That afternoon, the students' report cards were posted, including the grades for all subjects this semester, as well as the scores for the lodging practical and field practical training.
At that time, Satou was experimenting with dishes in his research club, and Tadokoro Megumi was also helping out.
"I heard the report cards are out. Shall we go take a look?"
Tadokoro Megumi asked.
"Really? Let's go see."
Miyoko Hojo said somewhat impatiently, "I'm definitely going to be in the top fifteen of my grade this time. How about you, Megumi-chan?"
"Me? For me, as long as I don't get expelled, that's good enough."
Tadokoro Megumi couldn't help but laugh. Her demands for herself weren't high; as long as she could continue to stay at Far Moon, she would be content.
Walking onto the campus, the area where the report cards were posted was already surrounded by Far Moon students.
"As expected, Tsukasa-senpai is still the first in the third year. He's really amazing."
"Of course, he's the First Seat after all."
"Look, everyone, this first-year student is so amazing!"
"Where, where? Really, every subject is an A grade, and the overall evaluation is S. That's too monstrous, isn't it?"
Before they even got close, they heard exclamations from the students.
Satou and the others walked over and soon Satou saw his name at the top of the first-year student report card.
"Not only did he get an A evaluation in every subject, but his field practical and lodging practical scores were also first. This first-year student is too amazing, isn't he?"
"Indeed, even Miss Erina Nakiri was relegated to second place."
The surrounding students were still discussing in shock.
"Wow, Satou, you're so amazing!"
Tadokoro Megumi also looked amazed.
"Yes."
Miyoko Hojo, who was beside her, also nodded, her eyes filled with admiration and adoration as she looked at Satou.
"It's alright."
Satou smiled, then saw Erina Nakiri's name just below his, with only a slight difference.
At this moment, Erina Nakiri and Hisako Arato also walked over.
"What the heck."
Erina Nakiri said, slightly annoyed when she saw that she had lost to Satou.
From junior high until now, she had always been first in her grade; this was the first time someone had surpassed her.
Even though that person was Satou, it still made her, who was always so competitive, a little unhappy.
"Megumi-chan!"
Yuki Yoshino, Ryoko Sakaki, Yukihira Soma, and others also walked over at this time.
"We all made it into the top fifty, how about you?"
Yuki Yoshino made a victory sign and smiled happily.
"Ah, I haven't found my name yet."
Tadokoro Megumi said with some worry. She started looking from the bottom up, but she searched for a long time and still didn't see her name.
Just then, several exclamations rang out from nearby.
"Isn't this the last-place student from junior high? How did she end up fourth this semester?"
"No way? Is it that slacker named Tadokoro Megumi?"
"Eh? I'm fourth place?"
Tadokoro Megumi was startled, then she looked and indeed saw herself in fourth place, just below Alice Nakiri.
"Wow, Megumi-chan, when did you get so amazing?"
Yuki Yoshino and the others looked shocked.
"Ah, it should all be thanks to Satou, right?"
Tadokoro Megumi had already recovered from her surprise, thought for a moment, then said with a smile.
Because of Satou, her evaluation in every subject was also an A, which made her total score incredibly high.
"Damn it, that slacker is really lucky, clinging to his coattails for a whole semester."
"Yeah, it's really annoying."
"But that Satou is really amazing, to bring a last-place student to fourth place."
Some students nearby also showed expressions of both jealousy and unwillingness.
Tadokoro Megumi's face was slightly red, and she lowered her head, feeling a sweet sensation in her heart for some reason.
"I say, Megumi-chan, let's switch partners next semester."
Yuki Yoshino patted Tadokoro Megumi's shoulder, half-jokingly.
"How about switching with me?"
Ryoko Sakaki also brushed her hair, joking.
"No way."
Tadokoro Megumi said softly, her face red.
"But speaking of which, you two, the academic power couple, are really annoying, monopolizing the top two spots."
Yuki Yoshino stuck out her tongue at Erina Nakiri and Satou, complaining a bit.
"Who... who's a couple with him?"
Erina Nakiri's face immediately turned crimson, and she quickly retorted.
"Exactly, don't talk nonsense!"
Hisako Arato quickly began to defend her master.
Everyone smiled as they looked at Erina Nakiri and Satou, not speaking, but the expressions on their faces said it all.
Erina Nakiri, blushing, explained, "We are still students, and we shouldn't waste time on romance. We should focus on cooking, so stop talking nonsense."
Satou also felt a bit embarrassed by their gazes, but upon closer thought, Erina Nakiri truly was a perfectly well-behaved student. Since childhood, she had spent every day studying, never going out with friends, playing games, or watching TV series. She only secretly read romance manga occasionally. She was truly as well-behaved as could be.
"Focus on your studies? Then why are you dating Satou?"
Yuki Yoshino stuck out her tongue and said.
"Who... who's dating him?"
Erina Nakiri lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer.
Tadokoro Megumi and Miyoko Hojo stood by silently, their feelings somewhat complex.
"But speaking of which, the final exams are coming soon, aren't they?"
Tadokoro Megumi suddenly remembered something and said.
Hearing her say that, everyone's mood also became downcast, especially Yuki Yoshino, who lost interest in continuing to tease Erina Nakiri.
The final test for each course was only for that particular course, but at the end of each semester, Far Moon would have final exams. If one failed, they would be expelled.
"Erina, what's the theme for this semester's final exams? Can you reveal it?"
Miyoko Hojo asked.
"The exam location and theme change every semester. This time, the final exams have three parts: Snow, Forest, and Fire."
Erina Nakiri sighed in relief when she saw they weren't teasing her anymore, and said.
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