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 Weeks before the final exam week, most students had been studying nonstop in preparation for their final exam. Everyone could feel the change of atmosphere in the school, a mix of feelings

 in the air. 1

 And now, exam week finally arrived whether or not they were prepared for it.

 As sat down in his respective spot, his expression fiercer than ever. This week would decide… Penny’s money’s fate. He closed his eyes and tried to keep his mind clear of unnecessary

 We just as he did, Theo’s voice rang from somewhere in his vicinity.

 thoughts.

 “Well, As.”

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 As didn’t want to open his eyes and taint his concentration. But sensing the guy’s presence from his side, a shallow breath slipped past him and reluctantly opened his eyes.

 Theo smiled, Wang As’s eyes crack

 “Don’t you

 open. “I see you’re really taking this seriously.”

 “Haha. Of course, I also take this seriously.” Theoughed and casually tapped As’s shoulder. “But you have to chill out. I mean, most of us don’t expect to actually beat the star section.”

 “Most… of you,” As corrected in the same t tone. “I’m not included.”

 The smile on Theo’s face twitched,ughing a bi

 more. “As, don’t tell me you really think you

 can steal a seat in the star section?”

 This time, As didn’t respond.

 With theck of response, Theoughed even louder.

 “As, seriously?” he repeated in disbelief before he burst out inughter.

 Some of their ssmates already had their eyes on them when As came in, but now, everyone’s attention was on them. They didn’t have the energy toment, though. They knew

 As studied hard and they were already thankful he still let them all take turns to be his study buddy because they all signed up for his little sister’s fan club. ? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.

 Even so…

 “Theo looks very rxed,” someonemented listlessly. “It must be nice to be smart without trying.”

 “Even the star students had to study for this final exam.”

 “Did Theo give up?”

 “Or maybe, it’s true that if Theo tried enough, he will steal a seat in the star section.”

 “Well… he is our current top one. He was able to kick As out of the rank one spot of this ss without even trying.”

 Theo smiled in satisfaction, pleased to hear thepliments around. Although Theo spent day

 and night and even hired tutors for this het he never showed it in front of everyone He wanted

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 to keep his image this way because even if he didn’t beat the star section or even As, everyone could just assume it was because he hadn’t been very serious about it.

 “As,e on, dude.” Theo smiled and leaned on the desk beside As’s. “I know the pressure is high, but you should rx a little. No one will fault you if you don’t beat the star section.”

 Their ssmates nodded, but their agreement came from good intentions.

 “As, even if

 if you don’t get into the star section, you’ve always been a star to us

 “That’s right. Just do what you usually do and we’re already proud of you for giving such pride to

 our S4 A

 “Don’t

 worry. If the star section tries to mock you, we’ll protect you!”

 All of them, despite their haggard faces, offered a sincere smile. As, on the other hand, appreciated their kind words. But s…

 “I don’t want to drop out,” said A 

 and slowly cast Theo a look. “Theo, even if no one will fault us, a bet is a bet. If we lose, we’ll both have to drop out. I hope your confidence ising from the fact you studied hard, but not from the fact that you’re thinking of going back on your

 words.”‘

 The confident smile on Theo’s face faded, noticing that the attention shifted to him.

 “Of course not!” he intoned with a tinge of nervousness. “But all I’m saying is, the star section is

 “They are a worthy opponent. That’s why we’re challenging them as challengers because they were champions. However, they weren’t unreachable as they only stood on top of a mountain but not on the moon,” As continued whatever he thought Theo was about to say. “Let’s do

 well, Theo.”

 Theo tried to smile but failed miserably. “Ye yes, of course.”

 “Theo, good luck!”

 “Good luck to the two of you!”

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 “We’re putting all our trust in the both of you~”

 Their ssmates cheered, trying to raise As and Theo’s morale. As ignored the cheering, but the effect it had on Theo was theplete opposite. Theo listlessly went to his seat, trying

 to maintain a smile.

 Deep in Theo’s heart, he couldn’t help but panic.

 ‘Is he serious!?‘ he mentally gasped, sneaking up a look at As, only to see thetter close his eyes to concentrate. ‘Will he really drop out if we lose?! That crazy guy!!!‘ 

 Theo only agreed with this bet because he was unwillingly roped in it. However, he gained confidence at the thought that since there were two of them, he thought if he could make As not want to drop out, they could all just forget about it.

 But if As was determined to drop out, then Theo would have to do it as well! If he didn’t,

 QUARIONo would think Thon wing na

 wha wouldn’t hun hia

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 Theo made a fist as he gazed down. ‘Shit, shit, shit! These Bes! First, they used Patricia of a horrible thing, and then this?! They’re really trying to screw us over, don’t they!? Even this bet is orchestrated by their long–lost sister! Did they n this all along?‘

 Theo clenched his teeth, cursing As in his heart.

 ‘It’s alright. I studied hard. I studied hard and even hired the best tutors out there!” he told himself, closing his eyes and nodding. I got this. I aced all the mock exams and advanced lessons. This final exam is a piece of cake!‘

 Slowly, Theo calmed down and concentrated on the matter. He might not be able to reach the

 ection, but as long as he keeps the rank 1 of their section, no one would fault him if he went

 to words.

 ‘I beat As once,‘ he told himself, sliding his eyes in As’s direction. As long as I keep the number 1 spot, he’ll stay at second and I’ll be saved!‘

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