"If that's the case, I'll keep the anticipation for later. Tell me what the prize is after school. Honestly, I'm really curious! I hope it's
"If that's the case, I'll keep the anticipation for later. Tell me what the prize is after school. Honestly, I'm really curious! I hope it's something amazing!" Harumiko said with a smile.
Hiroshi nodded. "Don't worry! The prize will be a huge surprise!"
"Don't say anything else, Hiroshi! I'm so excited, I can barely stand it!" Harumiko said, clutching Hiroshi's hand nervously, clearly eager for the reward.
Hiroshi smiled and nodded, then looked away.
"Everyone's really excited about the first-place prize, aren't they? If I tell them we can join the ANBU and graduate early after school, they'll be ecstatic!" Hiroshi thought to himself.
Honestly, anyone unwilling to join the ANBU likely lacks ambition.
Those who strive to join the ANBU possess immense self-respect. They yearn to take on missions others can't, experiencing the glory of such endeavors.
However, ANBU membership requires exceptional strength. Without it, they'd be easily killed on missions. That's a key criterion for selection.
"Now that I think about it, Harumiko and I are strong enough for the ANBU, but Rai and his sister… I wonder if they're strong enough," Hiroshi thought, a thoughtful smile on his face.
"I should tell them. Joining the ANBU requires significant strength. Without it, they'll be easily killed, and that's unacceptable," Hiroshi worried.
This decision was agonizing for Hiroshi. They were a team, and winning first place together. It would pain him if two of them couldn't join the ANBU.
"Oh well, I'll ask them. I actually hope they refuse. They're not strong enough. Joining the ANBU would make their path incredibly difficult," Hiroshi thought, frowning.
Turning his gaze to the window, Hiroshi saw the cherry blossom trees outside. His mood instantly brightened; perhaps the sight of cherry blossoms always calmed him, erasing all his worries.
"Forget it. I'll ask them after school. I need to respect their choices," Hiroshi said, smiling at the cherry blossoms.
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