CLIMBING UP HIGH SCHOOL RANKS

CHAPTER 4 — WELCOME TO JD HIGH SCHOOL

Getting off the principal's car, Nagira couldn't help but admire the school. It was so large, it had so many buildings in it. It even had statues and water fountains that added a lot to the beauty of the school.

The time was currently 8:57 AM. Nagira thanked the principal and started towards the Examination hall. By the time he got there, it clocked 8:58 AM. Immediately he walked in, he heard a voice that screamed, "One more, seven students left!"

Nagira began rehearsing silently, the answer he had memorized as he walked over to seat 143 and quietly sat down. Nagira was very observant. He quickly scanned his surroundings as he looked round. He saw students, tables, and most importantly, security cameras. The security cameras were mounted and covered in such a way that would enable only an observant few to notice it. Immediately the clock hit 8:59 AM, 5 students walked in and that same voice shouted, "5 more, 2 students left". About 15 seconds later, another student walked in.

"1 more, 1 student left!".

"Welcome to JD High School. I'm Mr Darius Wayne". Said the man who had been screaming on the arrival of candidates.

"I wish you good luck in your entrance examinations." He finally concluded.

Immediately he did, a few female staffs began sharing the question papers among students. By now, it was already 9:00 AM. After the female staff were done sharing the papers to everyone, seat no. 150 was still empty and the ladies turned to Mr. Darius who nodded in response before clearing his throat and shouting,

"Now,....Commence!!"

It wasn't up to a second when he shouted, that a girl barged in and shouted, "Wait! I'm sorry for being late". She could hardly speak due to the fact that she was sweating, panting and gasping for air. She couldn't even stand anymore as her knees gave way and she fell to the ground.

"I'm sorry miss, you can't sit for this exam. You're late" said Mr Darius.

"Please! please!! it's just 1 second, I can still write, please"

In a few moments, security personnels came into the classroom.

"She's disturbing the candidates, please take her away".

Tears rolled down her eyes as she screamed in disbelief and in a few seconds, her screaming voice couldn't be heard any longer. Nagira heaved a sigh of relief

"That could've been me" he thought to himself.

"Dear newbies, that was to set an example. Over here, we don't tolerate any form of lateness". Mr Darius said with a faint smile.

2 HOURS LATER

Nagira was awoken from his slight slumber by the loud voice of Mr Darius.

"Time up! Leave your scripts on the desk and exit immediately." He folded his arms. "Y'all should find your way to the auditorium in 10 minutes".

57 minutes into the exam, Nagira was done filling out all 100 answers. He also failed 3 of the questions intentionally, so as to avoid arousing any need for suspicion. Nagira hadn't slept well the night before, he slept off late and woke up early the next morning, which was the reason he slept during the exam.

The time was 11:01 AM and Nagira hadn't eaten. He was very hungry. Nagira walked towards a bench and quietly sat down. If he had a choice, he would have gone home long ago, but it seemed the management wished to address the students in 9 minutes time. Nagira opened up his bag to wear his jacket. When he stuffed his hand into the jacket pocket, he couldn't believe it. He quickly brought out what he was touching in a flash and realized it was a 20 yen note. How sad would it have been if Nagira had come late for the exam while carrying cash in his pockets all along. Since Nagira entered the school premises, his facial expression had been neutral and emotionlessness, but the moment he saw that cash, a slight grimace showed on his face. He was disappointed at himself. He had more than 50 yen all along!! He had 70 yen!!!

Following which, Nagira wore his jacket before walking over to the cafeteria. He took a plate of ramen with chopped beef jerky, two hamburgers and a bottle of cola all for 10 yen. He sat at an empty round table with 4 chairs. He split his chopsticks in two halves and began eating.

While in the middle of eating his meal, Nagira suddenly heard a feminine voice above him,

"Mind if I join you"?

He looked up at her with his usual neutral face expression before saying,

"Oh, whatevs, make yourself comfortable".

She straightened her loafers and took a seat directly opposite Nagira.

Nagira had already noticed that there was something off with this girl, he just couldn't place his fingers on it. It was also perplexing that she didn't order any food. She gave off a faint smile before saying,

"Nagira Kiyotaka right?"

Nagira's face didn't show it, but he was utterly surprised to the core. How did this random girl know his full name?

"I'm interested in you" She said before standing up and walking away, leaving Nagira on a state of perplexity and confusion.

When 2 minutes was left before the announcement in the auditorium, Nagira stuffed the hamburgers in his bag and headed towards the auditorium.

During the announcements in the auditorium, all the management staff had properly introduced themselves.

Mr. Huygen Mitoma – Proprietor

Mrs. Leslie Stareth – Principal

Mr. Darius Wayne – Vice Principal

Shinji Kaguya – Student council president.

After the meeting, all the new students were given procedureule books to study while at home for the weekend. They were also told to come the next day for their uniforms.

After the long wait, Nagira finally left the school premises and started home.