"Hmm..." Amamiya Soi pondered for a moment. This question was difficult for her to answer.
She neither devotes all her time to studying, nor is she the kind of genius who can master new knowledge at a glance. Her so-called "coordinate work and study well" is based on the memory and ability of the previous life.
In terms of education before university, in terms of mathematics and science, all East Asian countries are similar. Amamiya Sugawara, who used to be a problem solver in a small town, only needs to reduce the probability of making mistakes in the exam to get good grades.
This means that her study habits are not universal. While others are still previewing, she has already been reviewing, which naturally saves her time.
The real situation cannot be revealed to Ikuta Erika, and Amamiya Shiori can only respond to her with some empty words.
"The secret is actually nothing special. You must first clarify what your goal is."
"Goal?" Erika Ikuta listened carefully.
"You can set goals for each stage of your life. It can be one or multiple, and prioritize them. What do you want to achieve most in a period of time, what is secondary, and what is insignificant? What it is, weigh it yourself.”
Amamiya Sōri felt that this kind of truth that teachers often mentioned when they were in school, even if he said it, it was as if he had not said it. However, Erika Ikuta listened very attentively.
"For me, for example, the most important thing some time ago was exams, and the second most important thing was work. So for the sake of exams, other things can be put aside."
"But, didn't Amemiya-sensei miss the event?" Erika Ikuta was puzzled.
"That's just because I didn't have any work during the few days when I was taking the exam." Amamiya Saki said with a smile, "If I happened to have work, I would definitely ask for leave."
"..." Erika Ikuta was silent.
"Human time and energy are limited. In order to achieve the main goal, sometimes you have to give up some secondary things. Only when you are comfortable can you consider 'I want it all'."
"It turns out it's because I'm not capable enough, so..." Erika Ikuta thought she had found the reason.
"No, I think Erika-chan is very capable, and her choices are bold." Amamiya Sōri smiled. Although Rina Ikoma is the center on the surface, Erika Ikuta's performance and status in the eyes of the management are also obvious to all. She was the first to speak on AKBlive, and she was also the representative of the Nogizaka members in the TV series starring Watanabe Mayu.
Although she was "punished" by management in a certain sense because she was absent from work because she chose to take the high school entrance examination, Amamiya Soi appreciated this very much.
"Erihana-chan is a person of her own opinion. She just does what she thinks is right." Amamiya Sugawara thinks that she can play the piano well, has acted in musicals, made movies, and is also doing a successful job as an idol. Who can meet a girl without calling her excellent?
"The right thing?"
"For example, why did Erika-chan enter Nogizaka?"
"In order to have more opportunities to participate in musicals." Erika Ikuta touched her chin with her index finger.
"Are there any other goals?"
"And...piano? I want to go to a music university."
"Then you think it's right for you to miss work and take the high school entrance examination?"
"Should..." Erika Ikuta hesitated because of the reaction from the management.
"I think it's correct." Amamiya Sori confirmed. From her point of view, one cannot be an idol for a lifetime and must prepare early for the future after graduation. Erika Ikuta’s goal is very clear. "It helps to achieve your goals. Getting into a good high school will take you one step closer to getting into your ideal university."
"I know, but I still don't know. I feel like I didn't do a good enough job." Erika Ikuta is still brooding over her fall from the position of the God of Fortune.
Amamiya Shiori himself felt embarrassed to fool the little girl after trying so hard to talk a lot of empty words.
"In short, Erika-chan did nothing wrong. If you feel that your abilities are not enough, just continue to develop your abilities."
In the end, I gave her some words of comfort and did a round of Tai Chi, but still didn't explain how to coordinate the arrangements. Amamiya Shiori can only say that you are already great, don't worry, just follow your own steps.
I believe that the outstanding Erika Ikuta will figure it out on her own.
Ikuta Erika didn't know how many mouthfuls of Amamiya Souri's chicken soup she drank in the end. Anyway, she sat there, looking thoughtful, which made Amamiya Souri breathe a sigh of relief.
Amemiya herself doesn't like preaching, so it's hard for her to say this.
When they were about to arrive at the station near Hoshino Minami's house, Amamiya Shiori gently shook Konan awake.
"Well, we're almost home." Hoshino Minami rubbed his eyes, unaware of the conversation between Amamiya and Ikuta.
Although Hoshino Minami said that there was only a short distance to go before leaving home, Amamiya Soi insisted on sending her home.
Amamiya, who has lived alone in Tokyo for several years, said that although Tokyo is also very bustling at night, there are still safety risks for girls walking alone at night, and they have to beware of possible dangers.
Hoshino Minami had no choice but to agree.
After seeing Hoshino Minami off, he got on the train and personally delivered Erika Ikuta home.
Ikuta's mother warmly invited Amamiya Sōri to sit at her house for a while.
Unable to refuse such hospitality, Amamiya Shiori also visited Ikuta's home.
Erika Ikuta's father is a senior executive of a company. Although he does not come from a wealthy family, his family is very well off.
Single-family house, high-end decoration. The separate piano room owned by Erika Ikuta is larger than the ten-square-meter room Amamiya Soi originally rented.
Amamiya Shiori had a pleasant conversation with Ikuta's parents. Please take care of Erika from now on. We are all relieved to have a member like Kozaki in Nogizaka. Parents always trust their children with good grades.
Amamiya Sōri did not stay at Ikuta's house for long. After declining Ikuta's father's offer to drive her back to the dormitory, she said goodbye to Erika.
"I figured it out." Erika Ikuta said this in front of her home, and then she didn't go on to say anything, nor did she say what she had figured out, leaving Amamiya Sōri confused.
"Just figured it out. I have to go back quickly. See you tomorrow." Amamiya Sori waved his hand, then turned and left.
Sitting on the tram back to her dormitory, she felt a little tired, not physically, but mentally. There's a lot going on today.
Opening the idol section of 2ch on her mobile phone, as she expected, there were already several long posts discussing her admission to Tokyo University.
Careful netizens saw Amamiya Shiori’s interview from NHK news and put the screenshots in the post for discussion. One stone stirred up a thousand waves, some were amazed, some were skeptical, some were seeking confirmation everywhere, and some claimed that they were candidates and had seen it with their own eyes today. Although there are different opinions, generally more people believe it.
Everyone is looking forward to the response from Nogizaka officials and Amamiya Shiori himself.
