Chapter 55: Chapter 52 - First Day Of The Exam
Midori's house, Midori was studying to prepare for the midterm exam like any other student, when her phone started ringing.
[I want to see you]
'Mouu... You think I don't want to meet you? Of course I want to see you too, Ryousuke Kun! I miss you, I want to see you and hold your hand!'
"Don't be like that Ryousuke Kun... We still have to study for the midterm..."
[I know... But still...]
"Hahh... Study hard okay? I'm studying right now too, so I hope we'll both do well on the exam."
[Midori...]
Really, Ryousuke Kun was very spoiled. Well, but she still really liked him. If only she could meet him, then she would be happy to comfort him in person. But at a time like this... That could not be.
Kamigaoka High school was an elite school with relatively higher learning subjects than other schools. So, although she and Ryousuke were indeed smart students, it was undeniable that they still had to study to get the maximum grades. Sayaka Mayu, her friend, had even begun to be forbidden from doing anything outside of learning by her parents. She had just shared her suffering of not being able to eat well and having to eat healthy food for the upcoming exam.
Although she was a smart student, she also tried her best to study in order to get good grades. This school is not easy, and if you get the lowest grade of the entire batch, then you will be expelled.
Grades are also an absolute symbol of the judgment the teachers will give us, which makes it even more important for all students. 'Ryousuke Kun... The most important man to me, even though I miss you so much, I have to endure it. My feelings are even greater to see you, but all of that must be held back until this midterm is over.'
"How about your study time, Ryousuke Kun. Is everything good?"
[Well... All good. It was easy to memorize the theories, but indeed... History and chemistry have always been my weakness]
"I see, anoo... Ryousuke Kun, keep up the good work. I'm also going to continue studying now, so let's continue the call tomorrow"
[Okay then. Good night, Midori]
"Good night, Ryousuke Kun"
Ending their talking time, Midori hung up the phone, feeling sad. Talking at night with him every day for these few months made her feel more and more like him.
Hahh... It's okay. For now the most important thing is to study, huft.
She continued her study time. As usual there was no one at home beside her, her parents had gone to work and had not returned for about a month, saying that they were staying at a hotel near their respective companies.
With the quiet and calm atmosphere, she spent the night taking notes on English subjects. Her weakness, unlike Ryousuke who was weak in history and chemistry, was English. Indeed, English was a very difficult subject for any Japanese student, it was rare to find a student who was smart and could speak English fluently in Japan.
Her brain's capacity for memorization seemed to be full as she felt she couldn't continue any longer. Looking at the clock on the wall, she saw that it was already midnight and she decided to end the study session this time.
"Huaahh... Hum", she yawned and helplessly lay down on the bed. Wearing a pink colored blanket with a picture of Lucy, the character from the anime 'proro-kun is so strong!', warmth began to spread over her body and she began to feel comfortable.
Feeling very sleepy, she began to struggle to keep her eyes open, and after she finally no longer had the strength to wake up, she finally fell into a deep sleep.
"Ryousuke... Kun..."
Even in her dreams, she was still thinking about the man she loved. She miss him.
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Monday.
Today is the first day of the midterm exam. In a lackluster manner, he walked towards the school.
"Morning, Toru. I'll go first okay?"
"Good morning, Ou. Okay."
On the way, he was greeted by a classmate named Maeda, a male student in his class who was quite smart.
"Toru Kun, good morning"
"Good morning, Amami san"
""Toru Kun, good morning""
"Good morning to both of you too"
The socialite group from his class also greeted him while he was changing his shoes at his locker. They left, and returned leaving Ryousuke alone after waving at him.
It was a fairly quiet morning as usual. Nonetheless, since over the past few months he had gotten to know the students in his class better, so whenever he met his classmates on the street, he or they would greet each other politely.
Passing by the stairs to the second floor, he passed by the students in the corridor. Most of them, as expected, were talking about the upcoming midterms. Most were nervous, scared, and insecure. With a few remaining who felt confident and not nervous at all.
Indeed, in this school most of the students are smart. Because after all they managed to pass the entrance exam, which meant they had the qualifications, but still, nervousness and fear were humanized.
He also felt it, a little. Really, very little.
Passing by the students in the corridor and walking towards his class, he didn't see any sports club activities held this morning either. Usually, if it was any other ordinary day, sports clubs such as baseball, running clubs, and so on would be seen doing activities on the field.
The atmosphere was a little quiet without any of their usual shouting, that's how he felt.
Entering through the back door, he saw that Ame with his panda eyes and Juutaro who still looked as usual were chatting.
"Good morning guys"
"Ah! Ryousuke Kun! Good morning!"
"Ryousuke, good morning"
Both of them answered his morning greeting. Oh yes, also by calling his first name. They had started calling him that since a few weeks ago.
"Good morning, Ame, Juutaro. What are you two talking about?"
"Ahh... We're talking about the subjects for today's exam. Are you ready for today's exam Ryousuke Kun?"
"Well... You could say that."
"Sheesh... Juutaro, Ryousuke. You guys look so relaxed, aren't you nervous at all? Look at this, even my high-endurance hand hairs are standing up a bit"
"What do you mean...? Don't start talking about strange things again"
"Ame Kun, I'm honestly nervous, but even though I'm nervous, I believe that I can do it!"
Juutaro raised his hands with fiery eyes. Looking so excited and smoldering. Sitting quietly on his bench, he continued his chat with Ame and Juutaro while waiting for the first class to start
... And after a while,
*Ding dong deng deng!
The ringing of the school bell sounded loud and clear, signaling the start of their first lesson, or for now, their first exam.
*Zrrrrr!
The front door slide open, revealing the exam invigilator entering. The first exam was a math exam, the invigilator began to explain a bit of the rules and regulations, then after that began to distribute the test papers.
Ryousuke was ready, with a pencil and eraser on the desk, and with the exam paper that already given to him, he began to work on the exam paper in front of him.
With this, the first day of midterm exams began.
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