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For a top student like Kasumigaoka Utaha, once the results of the first exam were released, it was clear that she had no reason not to get into Waseda University.
While her science scores may not be particularly outstanding, her consistent performance, coupled with her excellent humanities grades, makes Kasumigaoka Utaha's first-round exam results one of the best among the test takers.
After the results of the first exam were released, Kasumigaoka Utaha submitted applications to apply to both the Faculty of Letters at Waseda University and the Faculty of Letters at Keio University.
"Ms. Xia Shizi's first exam results were very good, but you didn't come here today to talk to me about this kind of thing, did you?"
Machida Sonoko, the deputy editor-in-chief of Shinazugawa, looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had come here after the results were released, with a puzzled expression.
"Ms. Machida is so forgetful. Didn't I say that we would discuss the issues with the artwork after the exam?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha stared into Machida Sonoko's eyes, subtly putting some pressure on her.
At the same time, a golden figure quietly slipped into the office through the doorway.
"excuse me……"
"Oh, so Ms. Kashiwagi Eri is here too. But I thought Ms. Kasumi Utako was talking about after the second round of exams."
Machida Sonoko said with delight.
The results of the first exam had just been released, and Machida Sonoko had previously thought that Kasumigaoka Utaha would be available after the second exam.
"Second round... Ms. Machida, you agreed to this beforehand, right? And what about that Akane Akasaka?"
"Yes, the Faculty of Letters. Speaking of which, Ms. Kasumi Shiko is also taking the Waseda University entrance exam, right?"
"...I've made up my mind, I'm going to apply to the Faculty of Letters at Keio University."
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Chapter 134 It's not willfulness, but confidence (3/4)
Machida Enko felt very sad.
Her alma mater, Waseda University, is a top-tier private university in Japan.
However, both Aki Tomoya and Kasumigaoka Utaha lost interest in Hayate after learning that she came from Hayate.
"Have I lowered the standard of early childhood education students?"
Machida Sonoko had mixed feelings. She was, after all, the deputy editor-in-chief of a publishing house. At the age of thirty, she had reached this position, which met the outside world's standards for elites like them.
"Ms. Kasumi, what's wrong with Waseda? It's more comprehensive than Waseda and Keio, and it's on par with Keio, Waseda, and Sophia!"
Machida Sonoko felt it was necessary to say a few words on behalf of her alma mater.
In response, Kasumigaoka Utaha could only explain, "It really wasn't because of Ms. Machida."
Don't misunderstand, please don't misunderstand. Kasumigaoka Utaha would never have refrained from applying to Waseda University because Machida Sonoko was a Waseda University graduate.
She had only heard from others that Akane Akasaka was also from Waseda University, so Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't accept becoming that person's junior.
Becoming Machida Sonoko's junior is fine, but becoming Akane Akasaka's junior is a different story.
Kasumigaoka Utaha doesn't like Akane Kousaka at all; in fact, she finds her a little annoying.
"I'd say that Shizuko Kasumi is as willful as ever, but it's more like confidence. Does she just pick and choose between Waseda, Keio, or even Sophia University?"
Machida Sonoko exclaimed in surprise.
It's true that you can easily pick a top university, and people like this are all around you.
Machida Sonoko's journey to get into Waseda University was not easy during her student days.
The gap is even greater compared to Kasumigaoka Utaha.
While juggling light novel writing, and even devoting most of her time to it, she still has the confidence to do so. It's truly wonderful to be talented!
"Are you kidding?"
Eriri looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha with a strange expression.
Kasumigaoka Utaha turned around and noticed Eriri's expression, then asked calmly, "Is it not allowed?"
She was confident she would get into Waseda University, and naturally, she was also confident she would get into Keio University.
However, Eriri's expression now doesn't seem to be questioning her decision, but rather that she cares about something else.
Eriri's lips twitched. She didn't know whether she should tell Kasumigaoka Utaha that her childhood friend Aki Tomoya's third choice was Keio University's medical school.
However, at this moment, she couldn't help but complain, "Why don't you go to Tokyo University..."
"I haven't prepared for the University of Tokyo, so why should I go there?"
Although I hate to say it, Kasumigaoka Utaha really doesn't care about national universities.
Of course, it is undeniable that she wasted a lot of time competing with people at the same level, and she had never prepared for Tokyo University.
"If I didn't take the test seriously, I would never consider it even if I passed the minimum score."
However, when it comes to the University of Tokyo, the results of the first exam will be used as a reference. The full score of 900 points is compressed to 110 points. On this basis, the full score of the second exam of the University of Tokyo, 440 points, is added to make a total of 550 points. Here, the competition continues again.
Therefore, the score of the first test is indeed quite important, but it is not a wise thing to do to prepare for a high score in the first test. The score of the second test is the most important.
Having not taken the first attempt seriously, Kasumigaoka Utaha really didn't think that turning around and taking the Tokyo University entrance exam was a rational move.
Anyone who chooses the University of Tokyo is basically confident in their abilities, and while she is confident, she also knows that she has wasted too much time on her studies.
Keio University is different; it's a private university on par with Waseda University, so there's no problem applying there.
For Kasumigaoka Utaha, it was simply a matter of swapping her first and second choice.
"Well, Keio isn't so bad after all..."
Eriri turned her gaze to the other side, avoiding Kasumigaoka Utaha's gaze.
Her reaction became increasingly strange to Kasumigaoka Utaha, prompting her to press further, "What exactly are you trying to say?"
"I just felt quite emotional."
"Sigh? You're someone who can easily get into Tokyo University of the Arts and Musashino Art University. I shouldn't be envious of you."
Kasumigaoka Utaha was not holding back at all at this point.
If we really have to compare, Eriri's side is a bit more ruthless.
Get recommendations directly, and go wherever you want.
"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. I rely on the awards I have, and I also want to stay in Tokyo!"
"...So you're saying that if you don't stay in Tokyo, you can actually go abroad and choose something better, right?"
People are truly different.
Kasumigaoka Utaha stared blankly at Eriri, now unable to discern whether she felt envy or jealousy towards this blonde tsundere.
In this room, the person who is suffering the most is actually Machida Sonoko.
"What's wrong with young people these days? They're supposed to be a relaxed generation..."
Machida Sonoko couldn't help but rub her forehead and mutter to herself.
Among the young people she knows, they are all truly ruthless.
The famous doujinshi artist is actually a blonde heiress in real life, and she has won numerous awards.
The top-rated authors under my command are female high school students; I should have just picked one from among them.
"Aki-kun is more reassuring. He's studying hard for the Tokyo University entrance exam, which makes him seem much more real than the other two..."
Machida Enzi sighed inwardly.
Whether it's Eriri or Kasumigaoka Utaha, they can easily achieve what others can't in a long time.
Machida Sonoko had known such people before, and her most vivid memory was of her college friend, Akane Akasaka.
Machida Sonoko possesses talent and aptitude, but compared to the two young people before her, she falls short.
But everyone has flaws, and thinking about this made Machida Sonoko feel much more at ease.
"Let's get down to business, Ms. Kasumi Shiko."
Machida Sonoko said to Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was still pressing Eriri for answers.
She knew what Eriri was hiding, and she had also heard a little about Aki Tomoya's three aspirations.
"My third choice is Keio University's School of Medicine. Should I hope that Aki-kun will do well in his exams and get into his first choice?"
Thinking about this, Machida Sonoko felt like she was back to last year when she was worrying about Aki Tomoya and Kasumigaoka Utaha.
After careful consideration, Machida Sonoko decided that she shouldn't meddle in other people's business. There had already been a problem last year, so she should just focus on doing her job well now.
Even well-intentioned actions can sometimes turn into bad ones.
At the end of January, Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri discussed the creation of the third volume of their new work with Machida Sonoko from the editorial department.