As the bell signaling the end of the exam rang, Akira put down his pen and scanned his answer sheet.
This semester's studies are perfect!
After the exam, Akira had a clearer understanding of his current knowledge level, and he should be able to confidently start studying for his second year.
Then he could study with Sajuna.
It was a pity that the school only had regulations for demotion, but no precedent for skipping grades; otherwise, Akira would have been in the same grade as Sajuna.
Akira glanced out the window; the sun hung brightly in the sky, its dazzling light difficult to look at directly.
Following the teacher's instructions, the students in the front rows slowly collected the exam papers. After a final check, the teacher at the podium finally spoke the eagerly awaited words.
"The exam is over."
"It's finally over!"
The classroom instantly transformed from silence to noise, filled with the sounds of deep breaths, rustling books, and people chatting.
"How did you do?"
"I messed up the math…"
"I only finished writing when the bell rang; I didn't even have time to check."
"Ah, exams are really exhausting. I'm going straight home to sleep."
"Those who still have club activities after this are the real devils."
Listening to the complaints of those around him, Akira stood up and walked over to Wakana, who was packing her textbooks.
"Gojo, how did you do?"
"Akira-kun." Wakana's face was full of smiles. "Thanks to Akira-kun's tutoring, I feel like my score will improve by 20% this time."
"That much? Then it must be mainly due to your hard work, Wakana."
Akira replied.
After all, he didn't just tutor Wakana, but everyone in the club.
As for how much they could improve, it all depended on their individual effort.
"Akira-kun!"
Nowa's excited voice reached his ears. Akira turned his head and saw Nowa running over, pulling Kouki's arm.
Kouki clearly had an expression of enjoyment, his face full of gratitude.
"Thank you for the study session, Akira-kun!"
"I've never felt my final exams were this easy before!"
Nowa said excitedly, and after speaking, she shook Kouki's arm, as if to confirm her answer.
"Isn't that right, Tetsuya!"
"Yes, thank you, Akira."
Kouki nodded, thanking Akira.
He felt even more grateful that Akira had enabled him to successfully start dating Nowa.
"Do you have any plans for the break?"
Akira looked at the lovey-dovey couple in front of him and asked curiously.
He was also thinking about where to go with Sajuna during the break, and it would be great if he could get some ideas from others.
"Us?"
Nowa paused, instinctively looking up at Kouki.
"Tetsuya, is there anywhere you want to go?"
"Nowa, can we go visit our old high school together during the break?"
Kouki was silent for two seconds, then slowly asked.
"Hmm, sure."
"If Tetsuya wants to go, then we'll go with Tetsuya."
Nowa said indifferently, as if she hadn't noticed Kouki's hesitation on the matter.
However, for Nowa, since she had already decided that Kouki was her boyfriend, they should do things that made both of them happy.
She didn't think that just because Murakami confessed first, he should always accommodate her; they should be equals.
So, when Murakami proposed his idea, Nowa agreed almost immediately after a brief thought.
"As for me, I'll probably be at home."
Wakana hesitated before speaking, as the flower princess cosplay outfit hadn't been completed yet.
And during the break, he also had to go to the abandoned hospital photo studio with Kitagawa-san for a photoshoot…
Thinking of this, Wakana subconsciously glanced at Akira, but instead of Akira, he saw a blonde figure.
"Ki, Kitagawa-san!"
Wakana, who had just been thinking about Marin, suddenly saw her appear in front of him and couldn't help but exclaim.
"Hello, Gojo-kun."
Kitagawa waved at Wakana, reaching up to tuck a strand of her hair behind her ear, revealing her cute earlobe and smooth nape.
He didn't know if it was intentional, but Wakana felt that his seating position was perfect for observing Kitagawa-san's nape. He couldn't help but adjust his clothes.
Kitagawa-san is getting more and more beautiful.
Clearing his mind of cluttered thoughts, Wakana then noticed Akira next to Marin, who was quietly watching Nowa and Kouki's small interaction.
Akira-kun still likes doing things like that.
"Eh, what were you guys just talking about?"
Marin asked curiously, "I just finished the exam and saw you guys chatting."
She had originally wanted to find Gojo-kun to go to the beach right after the exam.
She didn't expect Gojo-kun to already be surrounded by several people. Although she hesitated a bit, seeing them getting more and more engrossed in their conversation, she couldn't help but join in.
After all, it was the first time she wanted to invite Gojo-kun to do something like this.
"We were just talking about what to do during the break."
Nowa took a bite of her lollipop and replied to Marin, "By the way, Marin, where are Daia and Rion?"
She looked around; only Marin was there.
Usually, Rion and Daia would be with Kitagawa.
Nowa curiously glanced at Marin, seeing that her gaze was mostly focused on Wakana, and suddenly understood something.
So, they haven't crossed that line yet.
Recalling Wakana's question from a few days ago, Nowa's face couldn't help but show a mysterious smile.
Marin rushing over like that, could it be that she originally planned to go on a date with Gojo-kun?
"Tetsuya, let's go on a date!"
Nowa suddenly suggested.
"Eh, okay." Kouki was stunned for a moment, then felt Nowa gently poke his waist, as if hinting at him, and quickly agreed.
"Excuse us, everyone, Nowa and I are leaving now."
"Murakami-kun, Sugaya-san, goodbye."
Wakana said goodbye, completely oblivious.
"Little Nowa, Murakami, have fun!"
Kitagawa's face also broke into a smile.
Since Little Nowa and Murakami-kun had left, there was only one person left blocking her date with Gojo-kun!
Marin looked at Akira, but saw him covering his forehead in exasperation.
It was the first time Akira had been treated as a hindrance to a date. Just then, Akira's phone suddenly made a sound, indicating a new message.
『Sajuna: Aki-Kun, I'm also done with school!』
There was also Akira's announcement that his exam was over, and that he was on break. How could he not tell his girlfriend first?
Akira took out his phone, gestured to the two of them, and then said, "I also have a date, so."
"I hope Wakana and Kitagawa-san have a good time together."
"Ah!"
Wakana couldn't help but blush at these words. He secretly glanced at Kitagawa-san next to him, finding that Kitagawa-san was standing there calmly, showing no reaction.
It wasn't until Akira's figure slowly walked away that Wakana heard an unclear voice from Kitagawa-san, who had her back to him.
"Go, Gojo-kun, do, do, do you want to go to the beach together?"
Feeling Kitagawa-san's seemingly equally stirring emotions, a happy expression appeared on Wakana's face.
"Hmm!"