Chapter 5
The Approaching Special Exam
A FEW DAYS HAD passed since Kanzaki's and Ichinose's student council issue came to an end.
The second-year students had been studying and studying day after day for the upcoming special exam.
This time, the students with lower academic abilities had to bear a heavier responsibility, which had certainly produced a big change from the previous written exams.
As soon as the lunch break started, it was a daily routine for many to go to the school cafeteria, but more than half of the students left the class and took out the lunches they brought or convenience store lunches.
And on their desks, there was a bizarre scene of tablets, books, notebooks, etc. spread out.
“Ugh… I need a good night's sleep…”
“I want to play, I want to play, I want to play, I want to play…”
“Isn't the hallway noisy? It's disturbing my concentration. Can someone make it quiet?”
Various desires filled the classroom, and more and more people hummed what they wanted. In particular, many students seemed to be lacking sleep, and Sonoda was one of them.
“I want to sleep…”
She held her head in her hands and shook it, desperately trying to make the sleepiness go away.
“Let's try a little harder. After we've done this much, we'll take a break!”
Mii-chan, who was teaching Sonoda, gave her a soft pep talk.
On the other hand, some students showed surprising progress.
“Satsuki, you've finished already?”
“I'm suddenly motivated now, and I'm riding the wave. I'm in a good mood.”
A couple, Ike and Shinohara, were studying together in chairs.
Shinohara seemed to be having a reaction she had never felt before.
“You've been attending study groups for the past few days, haven't you?”
“It's been tough, I feel like I'm paying for all the time I've been slacking off…”
Shinohara yawned sleepily but seemed positive.
“I feel like I'm getting better at it little by little.”
“Oh, I'm still not there at all…”
“Well, let's work together.”
“You're so reliable. That's my girlfriend!”
When Ike cried out and tried to hug her, Shinohara's textbook rained down on his head.
“I'll see you later when you’re done.”
“Ugh…”
“We can't keep repeating stupid things over and over again. Come on, face the problem and deal with it.”
“Shinohara-san, you seem to be very motivated.”
Yōsuke, who was watching the situation nearby, called out to Shinohara.
“The special exam this time is a chance to make use of the students in class that have been nothing but burdens. We have to contribute to the class at least a little. Besides, I don't want to be expelled.”
The reality was, if you didn't improve your abilities, you'd lose your place in the class. It had been proven in the previous case that when the time came, it would come back to you for not trying hard enough.
“You seem to be working hard too, Ike. But be careful not to push yourself too hard. It won't mean anything if you collapse before the actual exam.”
“Oh.”
Yōsuke complimented Ike and advised him to be careful.
Such was the conversation. Naturally, students who weren’t motivated to study in the first place didn’t want to waste their time studying. However, it was important to be able to make an effort in such a situation.
It didn’t matter if it was for their boyfriend or girlfriend. Finding a reason that suited them would make putting in the effort easier. Sudō was also motivated by Horikita.
Until now, it had been difficult for many students to make that effort, but now that the class as a whole was coming together, it was steadily becoming a reality.
“But still… the hallways are noisy.”
During the time when students wanted to concentrate on their studies, there were many people passing by in the hallways, or there were constant talking and running footsteps.
At a time when they were trying to concentrate, this noise was like an uninvited guest.
“I’m going to check on things. I know there are a lot of students who are concerned.”
Even if I couldn't stop the disturbance, I could at least find out the cause. Finding out what was going on should have some stabilizing effect on the restless students.
“I agree. Can you do that for me?”
It’d be best if I went and checked on the students so that they didn’t disturb those that were studying.
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