Compared with Hiroki Sawada's active life, Fujino's was far more monotonous.
He went to school, came home from school, and occasionally took on simple requests from wealthy people. His days had begun to feel almost like retirement.
Then came the day of the monthly exams.
For Fujino, exams were practically free points.
Having already mastered all high school subjects, aside from losing a few points in history and Japanese due to matters of viewpoint, he scored nearly perfect marks in everything else.
Teitan High School, Year Two Class B. It was the day the results were announced.
"Quiet down!"
Hiratsuka Shizuka stood at the podium, rapping it with a blackboard eraser. Her lion's roar intimidated every student below the platform. "The report cards for this monthly exam have all been handed out. You should all have some idea of your own results... Most of our class passed, and I'm very pleased... That means we can all enjoy our break properly!"
As she spoke, her tone suddenly shifted. She swept her gaze across the classroom, clenched her fists, and shouted with murderous intent, "But some people have disappointed me!"
"I won't say anything else. Anyone who didn't pass will come back to school during break for make-up exams!"
"Class dismissed!"
Bang!
As Hiratsuka Shizuka viciously slammed the door shut, cries of despair and relieved sighs of survival rang out through the Year Two Class B classroom.
"Thank goodness, I barely passed!"
Suzuki Sonoko held her report card and cried out in relief. "I don't have to come in for make-up exams during break!"
"Sonoko, you're being way too dramatic!"
Mori Ran, seated beside her, chuckled. "Your scores may not be ideal, but you've passed every exam so far, Sonoko!"
"Hehe!"
Sonoko smiled sheepishly. "The thrill of never knowing whether you'll pass