"Tutor classes? That really is rough. Things should get a little easier once you're in university, though not by much." Heath chuckled as he spoke. He really hadn't expected this world to have tutor classes too, and it stirred up painful memories.
"Yes, I want to apply to Quartz University," Kailunya said earnestly. Heath was a little surprised. Quartz University was essentially the best university across both the Indigo League and Johto League regions, without exception. But precisely because of its excellence, its admissions requirements were extremely strict, and it demanded very high grades from its students.
Nor did getting in mean you could rest easy. After entering Quartz University, students still faced four long years of study, with every year like a college entrance exam. Failing a single subject meant being asked to leave, with no makeup exams or retakes. And while students at other schools celebrated getting sixty, Quartz University's passing grade was seventy-five.
For that very reason, although Quartz University was the elite institution every student dreamed of attending, it was also a narrow bridge that was difficult to cross. Those who made it through were all exceptional talents, starting far ahead of others when looking for work.
"That's a top-tier university. Good luck." Heath smiled, then dropped the noodles into the pot. Fortunately, he wasn't a student and had little interest in applying to university. After all, since coming to this world, Heath knew practically nothing about the subjects taught here.
Kailunya nodded, his eyes calmly watching Heath with a trace of curiosity in them. Heath didn't notice, however. Once he finished the Da Su Beef Noodles, he served them to Kailunya, then turned to prepare the fried chicken and cola Kailunya wanted.
The sun rose early on summer mornings, and before long, sunlight fell on