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The national unified exam, scheduled for January 20th, ended during the first week of classes. By Saturday, there were only six days left until the exam.
"How are you feeling about the exam next week?"
Wearing the black stand-up collar uniform of Toyonosaki Academy, Aki Tomoya threw his schoolbag on the table and casually asked Kudo Sayaka, who had arrived earlier.
The other person turned around and said irritably, "It's not our turn this year!"
"What were you praying for just now? Was it for the mock exam?"
"Can't you?"
No, good luck.
Sayaka Kudo was quite concerned about her mock exam results.
While mock exam scores cannot determine one's fate, they can reflect an individual's level and the likelihood of getting into Keio University.
Sayaka Kudo's current deviation value is not optimistic.
It's only been a month since we started taking tutoring classes every Saturday and Sunday.
"Has Fumino not arrived yet?"
She glanced back at the seats behind her.
At this time normally, Fumino Furuhashi would have already arrived.
The test time is almost up, and Fumino Furuhashi will be late in a little while.
"Has Furuhashi arrived yet?"
Harumi Junko, holding her workbook, glanced at the empty seat with a puzzled expression.
Mr. Tsubota, who was still trying to calm the three students who would be taking the first exam next Saturday, didn't notice that the students, who were usually punctual, were late today.
Just as Harumi Junko was wondering why Furuhashi Fumino hadn't arrived yet, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded at the school gate.
"Sorry! I'm late!"
Fumino Furuhashi carried her schoolbag, her fair face glistening with sweat from running all the way.
She quickly went to her seat, apologized to Harumi Junko first, and then sat down.
"Furuhashi-kun, what's wrong?"
Harumi Junko placed today's test on Furuhashi Fumino's desk and asked her about it.
Her eyes seemed to be hiding something, and she looked away somewhat.
Fumino Furuhashi lowered her head, forcing an embarrassed smile as she replied, "It's nothing, I was just held up by some things at school, sorry..."
"You don't need to apologize for this, Furuhashi-kun. Are you really okay?"
Harumi Junko sensed that Furuhashi Fumino seemed to be hiding something.
If Fumino Furuhashi were simply late because of some other reason, she wouldn't need to avoid asking people about it.
Under Harumi Junko's concern, Furuhashi Fumino raised her head and said in a complicated tone, "I absolutely have to pass the mock exam in two months!"
As if she had an unavoidable reason to pass, Fumino Furuhashi's eyes were filled with determination.
"...There's really no need to worry about this. As long as you maintain your current level, passing the mock exam will be easy. And Furuhashi-kun should be able to get a C or higher on his first mock exam."
Harumi Junko offered encouragement at this moment.
It's just a mock exam, so we can be optimistic about it.
"If Gu Qiao can pass the science exam next year, he can get into the astronomy department of his desired university with just his unified exam score!"
Harumi Junko gently patted Fumino Furuhashi.
Although she might not get into a top university's astronomy department, if she can keep her math and science scores above passing, she could get into the astronomy department of some ordinary universities with just her standardized test scores.
"If only Keio University only looked at the standardized test scores..."
At that moment, Kudo Sayaka glanced at her with envy.
Because she had already foreseen that if Furuhashi Fumino could pass the science and mathematics exam next year, her score in the humanities subjects would be very good.
With those standardized test scores, many private universities would welcome her.
"If Furuhashi can pass the science subjects next year, or even do better, she can get into a good astronomy department with her standardized test scores. But it will be difficult for a university like Keio, or even a slightly lower level. Private universities really enjoy taking the entrance exams, after all, the college entrance exams are a source of income for them."
Aki Tomoya's words immediately shattered Kudo Sayaka's unrealistic fantasies.
"Besides, if you really want to take the standardized test, your science subjects aren't necessarily that good, are they? You haven't really studied much, have you? Are you at an elementary or middle school level?"
"Shut up, I applied to a private university, not a national one!"
"You know that too."
For some ordinary private universities, there are quite a few that only require standardized test scores to get in, but Kudo Sayaka probably has a pretty good idea of which universities she wants to apply to.
"You should be glad that the standardized test scores are not taken into account."
"...I've learned a lot."
……
Even on Saturdays, the deputy editor-in-chief, Machida Sonoko, works tirelessly in the Shinazugawa editorial department, always saying she's doing her part for the president and the company.
But in reality, Machida Sonoko was already physically and mentally exhausted.
"Teacher, will this really work?"
Machida Sonoko looked at the webpage on the screen, then turned to Eriri and asked.
I've already logged into the fan site for "Love Metronome" with my TAKI account, and then posted my thoughts on the new work written by Shizuka Kasumi and illustrated by Eri Kashiwagi in a new section created by the new site administrator.
Machida Sonoko had already explained the problem quite tactfully in the post, but she wasn't sure if it would be effective.
"The comments are all asking if Ms. Machida is really TAKI."
Eriri gave an irrelevant answer, her eyes fixed on the comments below.
"Although I don't think it will have any effect, that woman won't even listen to what you say, so she's unlikely to listen to her fans, especially since she's obviously an imposter!"
Eriri didn't seem to care much and continued.
She would try every possible method, but if all else failed, she could only watch as Kasumigaoka Utaha continued on her way as she pleased.
Ultimately, doing everything you can to be kind and righteous is enough.
"Teacher, please don't do that. Making your work more perfect will also benefit you a lot."
"That's what they say, but that person won't listen to any advice!"
Upon hearing this, Machida Sonoko noticed that Eriri looked like she was about to give up. Just as she was about to say something, the office phone rang.
"Hello, this is Machida."
"Even if you're an editor, don't talk about my work like that!"
Chapter 127 Your account is gone! (4/4)
TAKI's reappearance has excited users across the fan site, after all, he's the one who created this paradise.
After announcing his retirement from otaku life and then handing over the position of site administrator to someone else, TAKI has not appeared in public for a long time.
Online users still show goodwill towards this senior.
In Kasumi Utako's previous work, "Love Metronome," many foreshadowing elements planted in the early stages were uncovered by TAKI, which made everyone aware of them and continue to look forward to the plot of the next volume.
Kasumi Utako's new work is still illustrated by Eri Kashiwagi, and both old and new fans are looking forward to it.
With two volumes already released, it was unexpected that TAKI would come out at this time to express his opinion on the new work.
Similarly, after reading TAKI's lengthy explanation from an editor's perspective, which seemed to be subtly conveying some message, some people began to doubt whether this was really TAKI himself.
"Isn't TAKI preparing for an exam?"
Will your homepage reopen?
Are you the person in the photo?
“WWWWWWWWW”
"Resurrection or Account Theft?"
She could ignore all the fans' comments. Machida Sonoko wrote that post hoping that Kasumigaoka Utaha would see it and take it to heart.
Whether she wanted to achieve instant success with this new work, or ignored the potential for a strong start followed by a decline, Machida Sonoko was also feeling uneasy when the release date was announced. She hoped that Kasumigaoka Utaha would watch it for the sake of "TAKI".
It's important to know that Machida Sonoko is also under pressure. If the new work really runs into problems, the failure won't just be a blow to Kasumigaoka Utaha alone.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief?
Even at the very top of the Shinazugawa editorial department, it won't be easy for Machida Sonoko to maintain her position. She needs to make as few mistakes as possible and avoid giving others any leverage against her.
In fact, Kasumigaoka Utaha did see it; after discovering that the TAKI account on the fan site had posted a new thread, she immediately went to check it out.
She immediately read through the contents, then realized, "This isn't TAKI!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha is 100% certain that the person who posted this using the TAKI account is definitely not Aki Tomoya.