Exercises and Senior Students

[Writing Speed Synchronization Simulation. Muscle Memory Engraving.]

Generating symbols is just the first step; they need to be "written" down at extreme speed!

In the virtual space, his will drove an invisible pen, sliding rapidly across an invisible paper.

Initially, there was a delay between symbol generation and "writing," the strokes were crooked, and symbols even became confused.

But as the simulation count stacked up madly, symbol generation became faster and more precise, and the "writing" motion grew smoother, like a conditioned reflex!

He gradually found the rhythm of "as soon as the thought arises, the symbol is formed," his fingers (in his mind) seemingly possessing independent memory.

[Simulation Count: 300/300.]

[Skill: Speed Writing (C-Rank) Mastery 100%.]

[Gained Simulation Points: 5 Points (C-Rank Skill Reward).]

His consciousness returned to the real-world study room. To onlookers, the entire process had only taken a few seconds of him intensely looking at Kobashi's notebook.

"How was it? Is it messy?"

Seeing his silence, Kobashi thought he was stumped by her "scribbles" and stuck out her tongue a bit sheepishly.

Toudou Shizuka snapped back to reality, a perfectly calibrated look of admiration and a hint of "I understand some of it" dawning on his face. "No, it's very creative! Especially the idea of using graphics to directly express logical relationships, it's very efficient. I tried to understand it just now, and it feels very helpful for quickly grasping the main points."

He pointed to a few symbols in Kobashi's notebook. "For example, this turning point, and this 'important' marker, they're clear at a glance."

Kobashi's eyes lit up, as if she'd found a kindred spirit. "Right, right! Toudou-kun, you understand so quickly! I told you this method was useful! Do you want me to teach you a few basic symbols? They're super useful for taking notes!" Her enthusiasm ignited instantly.

[Kobashi Honami Affection +5 (Current: 25/100 - Friendly)]

[Gained Simulation Points: 1 Point (Reward for first time raising affection for non-main character Kobashi Honami above 20 points).]

Double happiness! Toudou Shizuka felt invigorated. 5 skill points plus 1 affection reward, totaling 6 points! Added to the previous 115 points, the total reached 121 points!

"Then I'll trouble you, Kobashi-san. I'd really like to learn."

Toudou Shizuka readily agreed. This would both consolidate their good impression and serve as a slight prelude to his "instantaneous mastery" of speed writing.

"Okay! Leave it to me!"

Kobashi immediately pulled over a chair and enthusiastically began explaining her most prized basic symbols.

Toudou Shizuka "listened attentively" while secretly pulling up his system panel.

[Current Simulation Points: 121 Points.]

[Talent Shop:]

[- Dynamic Vision (Fine-Tuning) Lv1: 120 Points (Available for Purchase)]

[- Energy Recovery (Beginner): 80 Points (Available for Purchase)]

[- Basic Physical Fitness Enhancement: 50 Points (Available for Purchase)]

Without the slightest hesitation, his will locked onto the enticingly gleaming option: "Purchase Talent: Dynamic Vision (Fine-Tuning) Lv1!"

[Consumed 120 Simulation Points.]

[Talent: Dynamic Vision (Fine-Tuning) Lv1 Purchased Successfully! Effect Active.]

[Effect: Slightly enhances dynamic visual capture ability, marginally improves prediction accuracy for the trajectories of high-speed moving objects, and slightly accelerates visual information processing speed.]

An indescribable cool sensation instantly spread from the depths of his eyes, as if a very faint veil covering his vision had been quietly lifted.

Everything around him, scenes that had already become layered and distinct due to his photography skill, seemed to become a tiny bit "clearer" and "smoother."

He could more clearly capture Kobashi's rapidly changing lip movements as she spoke, and the subtle trajectory of her fingertip movements as she twirled her pen seemed to slow down by a minuscule frame, becoming easier to see. (Frame-by-frame world perception)

The flow of information in the entire world, the speed at which it poured into his optic nerves, seemed to have been optimized by a sliver.

Success! A great sense of satisfaction and confidence surged within Toudou Shizuka.

Another crucial talent acquired! This was vital for his upcoming actions, whether it be studying, fighting (if encountered), or observing others' skill details!

Just then, Kanzaki seemed to have finished the preliminary explanation of the physics section.

He walked over, a thoughtful expression on his face. He glanced at the students diligently studying in the room, then looked towards Ichinose and Kobashi Honami.

"Everyone," Kanzaki's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, "our internal mutual assistance is effective, but after all, we are also students. Our grasp of the exam's key points, especially the 'style' and 'preferences' of the teachers when setting questions, might not be as experienced as that of the senior students."

Ichinose immediately understood his meaning, his eyes brightening slightly. "Kanzaki-kun means... seeking help from the senior students?"

"Yes," Kanzaki nodded, speaking calmly. "Especially past mid-term exam real questions or representative practice questions. If we could obtain some, it would be of great guiding significance for our review direction. It would allow us to avoid wasting precious time on non-key content, achieving twice the result with half the effort."

Toudou Shizuka's heart stirred. Past real exam questions? This was extremely valuable strategic resource!

Kōdo Ikusei High School was quite strict about managing past exam papers, with very few ever circulating.

However, if they could obtain them, it would be a huge benefit not only to their study group but also to his personal, targeted review.

"That's a great idea!" Kobashi Honami also got excited. "But... who should we ask? We don't really know any of the Senior Students."

Kanzaki's gaze shifted to Toudou Shizuka, with a hint of inquiry. "Toudou, I recall you mentioning you joined the Sanda Club. The seniors in the club also value you highly." His tone was cautious, not explicitly stating it, but the implication was clear—clubs, especially sports clubs, were often the fastest hubs for information exchange. Members came from different years and classes, and their private interactions were far more frequent than those of ordinary students.

Toudou Shizuka instantly understood Kanzaki's intention. Using his status as a club member, coupled with being a newcomer highly valued by the club president, he could probe the Senior Students (especially influential ones with good Connections) to see if any information or clues about past exam papers could be obtained. There would certainly be risks, but the potential rewards were immense.

He quickly calculated in his mind. The Sanda Club... the president was the third-year Kirihara Takeshi, and the vice-president was the second-year Miyazaki. Both were active figures. Miyazaki, in particular, had a cheerful personality and was well-liked within the club. If he could find an opening through her... Moreover, club activities themselves were a good opportunity to interact with Senior Students and assess their skills!