"The 56th graduation ceremony of Goda High School has come to an end. Everyone, please stand."
Teachers, parents, freshmen and sophomores, and school leaders on stage, all stood up.
But the graduating seniors remained seated.
"Seniors, please exit," the hoarse voice of the head of student guidance ignited the emotions of farewell.
First was the 3-4 class; they stood up and bowed to everyone.
The homeroom teacher of 3-4 led the way, with the graduates following behind.
As they stepped out, everyone spontaneously applauded and the Wind Instrument Club began to play the "Goda School Song."
"Yamamura-senpai—" from the line of sophomores, suddenly a girl shouted out.
In the 3-4 class, a girl with a ponytail waved back.
"Shengtian-senpai—" shouted a boy with a crew cut from the group of freshmen.
"Good luck at the competition next year!" called out a boy with a crew cut from the 3-4 line, pumping his fist energetically.
