Chapter 27
“What? I don’t have enough credits?”
Koi’s voice rose in sheer panic at the sudden bombshell. His face drained of all color as he stared at the teacher, who looked at him gravely.
“That’s right. You’re seriously lacking in extracurricular and volunteer hours. Your entrance exam scores were lower than expected too... but honestly, Koi, even a perfect score wouldn’t guarantee admission to a top state university.”
“I don’t have enough extracurricular credits?”
Koi asked again, his voice unsteady. The teacher nodded.
“That, and volunteer work.”
“...Ah.”
A groan slipped from Koi’s lips.
He had always been buried under a mountain of assignments and his part-time job, leaving no time for additional activities. And, of course, his introverted nature made it even harder to participate in anything. But this wasn’t something he could just give up on. Retaking the college entrance exam was an option, but if he didn’t secure the necessary extracurricular and volunteer credits now, he’d be in serious trouble later.
What am I supposed to do?
Growing increasingly anxious, Koi asked,
“Um... do you have any suggestions?”