Usually, students would prepare for the entrance exams of at least three universities: one prestigious school as a reach, one school that matched their actual ability as the main target, and one ordinary school as a safety net.
Of course, for top students like Uruka Minami and Arima Kishou, choosing a safety school didn't really matter.
"Probably… Kamii University."
Arima thought for a moment and then answered.
"I didn't expect Arima-kun to have the same idea as me. I've also been thinking that if possible, I'd like to get into Kamii University."
Because of this, Minami was a bit surprised. "So let's work hard together and both get into Kamii University!"
"Mm."
Arima nodded with a smile.
Uchiha Byakuya, who overheard Arima and Minami's conversation, couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.
Because in the original story, Kaneki Ken, Hideyoshi Nagachika, and even Furuta Nimura had all attended Kamii University. They all seemed to have a particular attachment to that school.
Of course, in this world, there was no such thing as "Tokyo University." Kamii University was already the top school in the Tokyo area and was a comprehensive university offering both liberal arts and science.
Getting into Kamii University wasn't exactly easy.
In the original, Kirishima Touka also wanted to apply to the same university as Kaneki Ken, but there was no follow-up on that.
It might have been because her ghoul identity was exposed during the "Anteiku Raid," and naturally, she would have had no chance to attend university after that.
"What's wrong? You look like you're deep in thought."
Yoshimura Eto noticed that Byakuya's hands had stopped moving, he hadn't even typed anything for a while.
"It's nothing. I just overheard Kishou and the others talking about university entrance exams, I've just been wondering.. "
Byakuya explained.
"University, huh… Forget university, I didn't even go to elementary school."
Eto said bluntly.
"Actually, if you really wanted to, with your intelligence, you could study for a while and still apply to university."
Byakuya said.
In terms of age, she already met the requirement. Although she hadn't attended high school, in the original story, Furuta didn't go to high school either, so there were always ways.
With his identity as the Grand Chairman of the TSC and his ties to the Washuu family, well, those who know, know.
As long as she could pass the National Unified Exam and the University Entrance Exam, she could attend university like anyone else.
"Now that you mention it, I am kind of interested. Experiencing college life does sound kind of nice."
Eto instantly became intrigued.
"Of course it's nice. Getting a little higher education could help your literary work a lot too."
Byakuya said. "Of course, even if you don't go, it won't stop you from becoming a bestselling author."
"There you go again."
Eto rolled her eyes at Byakuya. "But honestly, I really do want to give it a try and see if I can get into a decent university."
"Of course it's possible, it just depends on whether you're willing to put in the time to study."
Byakuya said.
In his view, with Eto's intelligence, her ability to learn definitely wouldn't be lacking.
One had to understand; Eto had never attended school since childhood, and yet she was able to become a bestselling author purely through her own self-study.
"Let's give it a try. We can just go buy some relevant textbooks when the time comes."
Eto said.
"Yeah, you'll need to prepare for the National Unified Exam and the internal entrance exams. If all goes well, you'll probably be taking them at the same time as Minami and Kishou."
Byakuya nodded.
He figured that about a year of preparation would be enough for Eto, or maybe even less than that.
"What about you? Want to study with me?"
Eto asked.
"Of course."
Byakuya nodded without hesitation.
Mainly because he had transmigrated right after just turning eighteen, which meant he hadn't even gotten the chance to attend university before a dump truck sent him over into this world.
If he could study at a university here, it'd be a nice way to make up for that small regret.
"Alright then. Let's study together."
Eto said.
First Ward, Washuu Residence.
Washuu Tsuneyoshi was preparing to follow Byakuya's instructions and take Washuu Nimura to Germany.
"Dad, can we bring Rize with us too?"
At this moment, Nimura asked Washuu Tsuneyoshi.
"If it's Rize… that'll depend on whether she's willing to go or not…"
Washuu Tsuneyoshi said.
Since the last time Rize and Nimura had "gone their separate ways," the two of them hadn't seen each other again.
Mainly because Nimura had recently been pouring all his effort into fulfilling his role as the "King of the Washuu," and had basically no time to go looking for Rize.
And the more time passed, the less likely reconciliation seemed for the two of them.
Washuu Tsuneyoshi could clearly tell that Nimura liked Rize.
Although Rize had originally been the "mother" of the Washuu Clan, that is; the "birther", and under normal circumstances would have ended up with Washuu Tsuneyoshi,
The truth was, if not for the traditions of the Washuu clan, Washuu Tsuneyoshi wouldn't have been interested in a little girl like her at all.
"I don't know if she'll be willing."
Nimura said with a hint of dejection.
"Then go find Rize later, and talk to her clearly. It should be fine once you explain."
Washuu Tsuneyoshi suggested, "But you have to go alone, she probably doesn't want to see me."
It wasn't hard to guess that Rize's resentment toward the Washuu clan wouldn't be resolved in just a few days or so.
"Okay."
Nimura nodded.
After thinking about it for a moment, he decided to go look for Byakuya-nii to see if he could get some help from him.
After that, Nimura set off alone.
He knew that Byakuya-nii and Eto-nee spent most of their time at a place called "Anteiku", a Cafénin the 20th Ward, so going there first should be the right move.
However, this was Nimura's first time visiting the 20th Ward, and he rarely ever traveled far.
If he wanted to find Anteiku quickly, the best way was still to ask someone for directions.
"Um, excuse me. Hello, do you happen to know…"
At that moment, Nimura casually approached a passerby nearby, a well-proportioned older sister.
But before he could finish his sentence, he was cut off by the woman.
....
(Original Author's Note: Yoshimura Eto is already eighteen years old now, obviously she was eighteen in earlier chapters too. Don't ask why; just say it's because of the review team's loving care.)