On Monday, since it was already exam day, Izumo Kamizuki did not head to the Ninja Academy too early.
He had already reviewed for two weeks. There was no need to fight over an extra ten or twenty minutes in the morning.
On the way, Izumo Kamizuki ran into Kotetsu Hagane, who was also heading to school.
"Izumo, morning." Izumo Kamizuki greeted him with a bright smile.
"Morning, Kotetsu." Kotetsu Hagane smiled back when he saw his good friend.
"How was your weekend? Or did you spend both days reviewing?" Izumo Kamizuki asked warmly.
"Reviewing? Review my ass!" Kotetsu Hagane said with a laugh.
Kotetsu Hagane asked, "Did you review?"
"I didn't." Izumo Kamizuki shook his head. "Who reviews before an exam if they're a proper person?"
"Can grades from last-minute cramming count as real ability?" Kotetsu Hagane nodded in agreement.
The two exchanged a look, then burst out laughing.
"Backgammon is seriously so much fun. After the exams, you have to give it a try, Kotetsu," Kotetsu Hagane said, looking like a hardcore gamer.
But inwardly, he thought, This is definitely in the bag now. Kotetsu probably really didn't review. My only opponent left is Shisui.
"I'll try it when I have time. The novels I've been reading lately are really good too. You should check them out when you have time, Izumo." Izumo Kamizuki smiled as he recommended the novels to Kotetsu Hagane, as if he had actually read them.
This should be secure. Izumo really hasn't been reviewing—he's been playing games the whole time. Shisui is my only opponent in this exam, Izumo Kamizuki thought.
"Haha, I'll definitely read them when I have time." Kotetsu Hagane replied cheerfully, in an excellent mood.
"What are you two so happy about?" Anko appeared from behind them and patted both