Hirano pov:-
March 24, Graduation Ceremony.
After the students in grade 3 complete all the processes, they finally arrive at
another big event day.
For students enrolled here, it might feel like this is just another simple event.
Personally, this is worth watching.
First ... I'm curious about the results of Horikita senpai fighting Nagumo.
I still don't know ... The outcome of the final battle till the end. Did Horikita senpai graduate as a class A student or Nagumo finally managed to intervene?
Although it should be hard for Nagumo senpai to intervene after the huge amount of points I took from him.
On yesterday's holiday I should have been able to find out the results. But
because there was something that needed to be done, I didn't step out of my room... well, no. It was mostly because I felt lazy.
However ... I might be able to see the results today.
"Good morning..."
Meeting in the elevator ... Takeda greeted me casually.
Because there were a number of other class students watching, we spoke
without anything special. Even now, the two of us walk out of the dorm
lobby calmly.
"We are really close. Sigh, If only we were able to get more points and didn't lose so many before, then we would have been class A or atleast class B by now." Takeda's grunt disappeared as if sucked into the clear sky.
With the results of the last exam, we have stayed in class C while Sakayanagi's class has risen back to Class A. However, there isn't much difference between our class points as it was at the beginning of the second month.
In the next special exam or the one after that, it is likely that we will be able to go to class A or B. Provided we win the exam or do atleast better than Sakayanagi's and Ichinose's class.
However, we have come far from the 490cp we had received during the start of the second month of school.
Me and Takeda didn't talk much and walked to the designated location.
Sport Centre.
Where all students and teachers gather.
For each person involved. It's not every day we can see the adults lined up, now they are watching us attentively.
This is the time when grade 3 students take the first step towards a fresh
start.
He who went on to university, he who sought a job, and he who decided to stop because they can’t find a way. The children mentioned are able to stand above the community.
"With this ..., now we will listen to the words of the representative who made it through the battle for 3 years, who graduated as class A."
Adults who facilitate this, talk like that through a microphone. More than
that ... Silence surrounds the gym.
"Class A representative ..."
If the name called is not Horikita Manabu or the name of his classmate.
Then, there is definitely a change in class from the results of the last exam.
For an instant, many students felt a strong urge from that feeling. Because
as long as you are enrolled in this school, graduating as class A is the single biggest goal.
"... Horikita Manabu-kun please come on the stage"
When that name sounded, I felt very relieved from the bottom of my heart. It is unknown how many obstacles were imposed by Nagumo, but it looks like Horikita senpai managed to safely pass as Class A.
As he walked to the podium in an impressive manner, the gaze of all
students and related parties changed.
"Speech. On this day ... You can feel the breath of spring in the scent of plum flowers, we welcome this graduation ceremony."
Horikita senpai's speech begins.
Starting from explaining gratitude for this great graduation ceremony.
After that talk about the day he came to school 3 years ago.
"When I first entered this 'Advanced High School', I felt a different
atmosphere from other schools. Taking on the future together with great
responsibilities, I clearly still remember promising to make these three years
meaningful three years."
The atmosphere when he spoke slowly .., somehow I feel a calming
feeling. After the admission ceremony 1 year ago, the Student Council President who was standing in the same place ... Was somehow like a different person.
As the calm continued, I felt the change occur.
Not only Horikita senpai, but also the students enrolled, have grown day and every month.
"Even though this is my personal problem, as the student council
president last year there were words that I wanted to convey to the students in grade 1."
Horikita senpai spoke as well as connecting his thoughts with me.
"Obviously very different compared to last year I saw this in the same place, I really could feel everyone's growth"
1 year ago ... we grade 1 students gave off an uneasy atmosphere and were
made silent by the attitude of Horikita senpai. At that time many students
could not see it. Now ... None of the students are whispering to each other.
Then ... Horikita senpai looked at the students with a soothing look.
"Also ... For now, all of you who are about to be in grade 3, I hope you can lead the students who will become grade 2 students, while maintaining
the discipline of this school with all the strength and enthusiasm available."
After a few minutes, the speech was nearing its end.
"I promise you that what you have learned in this school will definitely
play a role in your future life and become the most valuable asset."
Once again ..., Horikita senpai looked at all the students.
"Next year and 2 more years ... The person who will stand here, will
definitely understand this feeling..."
Someone who gives an Answer.
In other words ... A leader who will graduate in class A. Grade 2 has
completed it ... Is that Nagumo who will be the main candidate? For grade 1 students still in battle ..., whether it's Horikita, Ichinose, Ryuuen, or
Sayakanagi.
Or maybe some new leader who is not one of them. Like Ayanokouji-kun... or maybe... even me...
School life has gone fast. From now on the class will change, students will continue to decrease. Even so ..., the leader who wins will be allowed to stand there as a representative.
Slowly, Horikita senpai read the parting words clearly.
"... Thank you very much ... For these 3 years."
Finally ... It's close to finishing it. After the parting words for students, continue for the teachers and also to the school.
After the parting words end. The graduation ceremony continues to the
next step ....
Timeskip:-
After the graduation ceremony ended, we students started leaving the gym
first. Then, return to our classroom.
After this ... The graduates and all the teachers, as well as the parents, will
begin participating in the 'Celebration of Gratitude and Thanks' event.
The 'Celebration of Gratitude and Thanks' event was where the graduates
and parents of students who was there were grateful to the teachers.
It seems permissible for students who want to go straight home, but for
students who have club activities or students who have closeness to grade 3
students, decide to wait for graduates to finish this event.
There are those who give flowers, or maybe there are those who want to
give special recognition.
There are many different kinds of students ..., some are nervous like
wanting to run away, some are restless ..., same time there are also students with a relaxed attitude.
"Fine ..., actually I don't mind discussing the closing ceremony the next
day ... But... Let's give a brief explanation of the evaluation during this semester."
Waiting for a while for all students to sit down, Sakagami-sensei said that while
looking at the students.
"First of all ..., the final school exam, I will give my judgment about you
guys who fought against Class A. We teachers are really surprised by your
progress."
"If being praised like that somehow makes me afraid, don't tell me Sensei
has another intention huh?" Soga questioned in a sarcastic voice.
"There is no point whatsoever .., I just think as is. For all my years as a teacher, as long as it's only 2x I was given the responsibility to take care of the class, including all of you. You all have even gone through the development of class C before. But ... Yes... Even so, it also includes the other classes. Whether you all go up to the top class or not, it also depends on your efforts. "
Sakagami looked over at all of us.
"Tomorrow is the closing ceremony, although there are no lessons, don't
forget that there is no change in everyday life at school"
The class was dissolved with the final word from Sakagami-sensei.
I don't know how many students will meet 3rd grade students, but I don't have time to care.
I gotta say goodbye to both Horikita-senpai and Tachibana-senpai.