After Chabashira-sensei left the classroom, the class was engrossed in topics about the student-teacher conference and their future.
"We really need to start thinking about what we're going to do, don't we?"
"First, we must consider the case where we graduate from Class A and the case where we don't. What are you thinking, Hirata-kun?"
The girls surrounding Yōsuke, who was sitting in the center of the class, started the conversation.
"I'm planning to go to university, irrespective of the Class A privileges. My parents have told me from a young age that that's what they want."
Although I didn't intend to eavesdrop, their conversation was audible, and I couldn't help hearing it.
Yōsuke didn't seem to have any intention of finding a job at this point and was planning to continue his education based on his natural aptitude.
Considering his attitude towards his studies and his actual academic ability, this seemed a natural course of action.
Whether he had the Class A advantages or not, if he didn't have the determination, he wouldn't be able to take full advantage of his privileges.
Well, this was true for all aspects of life.
"Really? I totally thought you were going to become a soccer player!"
"Haha, not quite. Even if I do use the Class A privileges to forcibly become a professional, if my skills don't match, it's clear that I'd be let go soon. Even if I go to university, I'm planning to continue playing soccer, but only as a hobby."
Getting a job in sports was a high hurdle.
Those who should resort to exercising their privileges to proceed include those with talent who, for one reason or another, are yet to be discovered or those who due to other issues can't go down the regular path.
Then how should they properly utilize the benefits of graduating from Class A?
Keisei, a top student in our class, opened his mouth.
"If we're talking about the Class A privileges, then we should definitely opt for a job at a top company. Setting aside the exceptional case where one's skills are obviously not up to par, as long as we can work as much as others, we won't be fired easily. For us, jumping into a world where we win as long as we get in might be the best option."
Our classmates nodded, convinced by Keisei's logical statement.
A company takes on a major responsibility when hiring someone.
Unless a big mistake is made, it would be unfair to fire someone just because they didn't like them.
ANHS wasn't a newly established school, and its existence was widely known because it was recognized by the government. So far, they must have accepted many students who have graduated in Class A.
In that sense, if we were to choose a top company, we could relax and fulfill our duties for a long time.
"Considering efficiency, Yukimura-kun's choice might be correct. But I think it's also important to aim for the job you want."
That too was one of the correct answers. You only have one life, and it's okay not to choose to dedicate it entirely to a stable job or money.
Chase after an ideal job or go for a realistic job.
Sooner or later, the students in this place will be faced with these crossroads.
Honestly, there are both right and wrong choices for any decision.
The future after my graduation is only one at the moment, but whether it was right or wrong wouldn't be known until far into the distance.
Was I living the correct life?
The true answer will reveal itself depending on how one concludes when looking back over their past.