Mid-June, it had been over two months since Tokyo University started.
In the classroom of University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science III, Faculty of Liberal Arts, after a class ended, Aki Tomoya...
"A new book? You read really fast, Majima."
Takagi glanced at the new book in Majima's hand.
In a month, Majima didn't know how many books he had finished.
Majima's reading speed was much faster than his.
"Aki is not bad either; it seems he's aiming for a scholarship."
Majima pointed at Aki Tomoya next to Takagi and smiled.
Besides classroom learning, everyone basically made time to do things that were helpful to them. The classes at University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science III were not easy, and no one wanted to fall behind.
"My position at fifth from the bottom is a bit risky, but if I can get a scholarship, I should still try to get it."
Studying medicine in Japan is expensive. It's much better at National Universitys, and there's no need to elaborate on private ones.
Moreover, each of them was someone who wouldn't relax in private. Being in such an environment, they also had to be self-disciplined.
"Speaking of which, Aki, are you planning to stay at the University Hospital in the future? Like Majima?"
"Even going to a Private Hospital, having a University Hospital resume is a plus."
People believe that getting into Tokyo University is half the battle won, and in some ways, that's true. However, to truly secure success, there's still a long way to go.
"the white tower, what a hassle!"
Thinking of the University Hospital gave Takagi a headache. The hierarchical University Hospital was not a place he liked.
Compared to the University Hospital, his own hospital was definitely more comfortable.
"Like Aki, I might stay at the University Hospital after being a Resident Doctor."
Majima seemed to have found a comrade, and at this moment, he looked at Aki Tomoya with fervent eyes.
Aki Tomoya ignored Majima's fervent gaze and was currently packing his things: "I'm done with classes, and I have something to do this afternoon. I'll head out first."
"No way, where are you going? Don't leave the two of us behind!"
Takagi looked at Aki Tomoya with a hurt expression.
However, Aki Tomoya could only give him an apologetic smile in return.
After leaving school, Aki Tomoya took the subway directly to a national research institute.
He planned to work part-time during the summer vacation next month, so he came here to look for a part-time job and had scheduled an interview for today.
"Are you the student from Tokyo University?"
The first question from the interviewer made Aki Tomoya want to laugh a little; the focus was entirely on Tokyo University!
The person questioning him wore a uniform with the institute's logo printed on it and round glasses, examining him with a serious look.
"From Todai Faculty of Science III?"
Do I need to confirm it again?
Aki Tomoya nodded: "Yes, first year of Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III, Aki Tomoya."
He formally introduced himself again using polite language.
After listening, the Director of the institute slowly smiled, looked up, and pushed up his glasses.
"I am Director Kamikura Yasuo of the UDI Research Institute. Aki-kun, are you interested in forensic medicine?"
UDI Research Institute, a national research institution. Its nature as a national institution was what interested Aki Tomoya.
Director Kamikura Yasuo in front of him seemed to be quite taken with Tokyo University students, which didn't surprise him.
"President Kamikura, I am very interested in the summer part-time job."
He almost denied having any intention towards forensic medicine.
Aki Tomoya had no such thoughts about becoming a scarce forensic Doctor in Japan, but a national institution did sound good.
Hearing this, Kamikura Yasuo smiled sheepishly, and then began to introduce the situation of their institute to Aki Tomoya.
UDI, Unnatural Death Investigation Institute. In Japan, where the autopsy rate is so low, establishing such an institute felt like advocating for something, and according to Kamikura Yasuo, that was indeed the intention.
The part-time job content was probably just responsible for record-keeping.
But none of that was important; what mattered was the salary. Since it was a national institution, and sounded so impressive, they shouldn't mistreat people, right?
"700 yen per hour."
But as soon as Kamikura Yasuo said the hourly wage, Aki Tomoya had an urge to leave immediately.
"President Kamikura, I've understood the situation. Could I consider it a bit more? I'll give you a reply in a few days?"
Basically, the interview went smoothly. Director Kamikura Yasuo was very satisfied that a University student could come for a part-time job.
But 700 yen per hour, that's not even the average hourly wage in Tokyo!
A national institution, so that's how it is!
Aki Tomoya realized in his heart that, in the end, those rich bosses were more generous!
I should just be a private tutor during the summer vacation!
With a Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III student, surely someone would be willing to pay a high price!
"Huh?"
"President Kamikura, I have something else to do later, I'm very sorry, may I take my leave now?"
Let's find a part-time job in a research institute's data room instead; this national institution is a bit stingy.
Aki Tomoya muttered to himself, while Director Kamikura Yasuo's expression opposite him was somewhat awkward.
700 yen per hour, a Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III student indeed wouldn't be interested. They would earn more by being a private tutor during the summer vacation.
"Please take care, and please do consider it carefully. Our institute is still quite good."
Kamikura Yasuo waved his hand, watching a Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III student slowly walk away from their institute.
But thinking about it, it made sense. People from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Medicine would most likely not come to their institute to work for love.
When he mentioned this later, someone also complained to him: "Now the absolute lowest hourly wage in Tokyo is 900 yen, Director. You want someone from Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III to do 7K work for 700 yen? Moreover, it's already surprising that someone from Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III is willing to come to our institute for a part-time job interview!"
Thinking about it that way, it does seem so.
"But the hourly wage for part-time work in Tokyo is rising too fast! And our budget is rising so slowly!"
Kamikura Yasuo felt bitter. Tokyo's hourly wage kept pace with the times, while their institute's budget required many trips.
"At least you should say 950 yen per hour. That way, it might still attract medical students interested in anatomy, Director. At least let me see the boy from Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III, hahaha…"
"Dr. Dong Hailin, don't joke around, there's still a lot of work."
Kamikura Yasuo shook his head somewhat helplessly.
Meanwhile, after leaving UDI, Aki Tomoya also planned to look around and see if any other research institute's data room needed help.
At the same time, the salary for a private tutor was indeed quite attractive.
"Let's take it slow. Anyway, there's still some time until summer vacation."
Returning home, he was alone again in the empty house.
His parents being away on business was truly commonplace.
Just as he was about to open the door, a figure jumped out from behind him.
"Surprise, Aki!"
"Hiss, you scared me to death!"
He turned back and looked at the girl with a mischievous smile, saying unhappily.
"Michiru, why did you come here?"
His cousin Hyodo Michiru actually had time to come over. Seeing her happy expression, it was as if she had won the lottery. He wondered what good thing she had encountered.
"Hehehe, good news, our band successfully signed with an agency!"
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