Chapter 534 A Day at a Japanese High School (tushumi.cc)

Although they both understood, Zhou Yue didn't tell the two brothers. It was a soldier's instinct, a confidentiality mechanism that could be activated at any time.

But the regret and disappointment in his heart were clearly visible. There was no other reason than that he was a soldier, and if she really went undercover...

So, I don't know when I'll see her again.

The person he was thinking of is currently undergoing closed-door training in the mountains.

The group consisted of up to fifty people, all of whom were talented individuals selected from various fields. The youngest was ten years old, and the oldest was no more than twenty.

They learn about Japanese culture together, from elementary and middle school, as well as their etiquette, lifestyle, workplace, and society.

There are small tests every three days and big tests every five days; the management is very strict.

Japan implemented educational reforms in 1947, switching to nine-year compulsory education.

In 1950, nine-year compulsory education was fully implemented, with an enrollment rate of 99%.

In 1965, the rate of junior high school graduates going on to senior high school reached 69.6%.

They adopted a "6-3-3-4" single-track school system, extending the years of compulsory education.

The compulsory education period has been extended from 6 years to 9 years.

The 1960s were a period of rapid economic growth for them, and their development at that time exceeded the imagination of the Chinese people.

Previously, I only had a slight understanding of their economy from history textbooks, but after actually getting involved, I realized that their economy had reached the level of ours in the 1980s and 1990s.

It must be admitted that their industrial system is truly sophisticated.

But so what?

Relying on the resources they plundered, how many people's blood did they trample on? Did they think that living a good life meant everything would be fine?

Having accumulated knowledge in her past life and transitioned through this one, after a year of study, Xiao Jiu, now known as Ito Shizuka, arrived in Yokohama, Japan's third-largest city.

Shizuka Ito, female, sixteen years old, an orphan, was admitted to a prestigious high school in Yokohama at the age of fifteen, but took a year off from school due to violence caused by her autism.

Her identity was obviously fake; the real Shizuka Ito had already committed suicide.

She was a withdrawn girl with severe autism. The reason she committed violence was because she was retaliating against school bullying.

That incident left her with terrible psychological trauma, and unable to bear the pressure, she committed suicide.

Ito Shizuka, who survived using her identity, transferred to Yokohama Second High School, a high school second only to the top-tier schools.

She is an orphan and usually works part-time to support her tuition and living expenses. She managed to get by during her compulsory education.

But now she's in high school, and she has to pay for her own tuition and living expenses. Fortunately, the school has opened a green channel for her.

She was a quiet cook in the cafeteria, mainly because she was afraid of giving herself away. This job was also arranged by the organization to help her integrate into the community more quickly.

A monthly salary of 20,000 yen is enough to cover her tuition and fees, and she usually wears school uniforms, so there are no other expenses.

To make it easier for her to commute to and from get off work, she was also assigned to work as a warehouse manager in the canteen.

Living here means going back and forth between the classroom and the cafeteria every day.

When I first arrived, I felt very uncomfortable and everything seemed unfamiliar.

Fortunately, everyone was a freshman in high school, no one knew her, and she didn't need any Japanese friends.

However, normal social interactions are necessary, and they will be readily available when needed in the future, so there is no psychological burden whatsoever.

When I first arrived, I spent most of my time practicing my spoken language, learning their Mandarin day after day.

Only by mastering Mandarin can she react quickly to other subjects.

She ate all three meals a day in the school cafeteria. The food in the school cafeteria was terrible, and it was the same all over the world, including Japan.

Their food emphasizes visual appeal, even at the expense of taste, and while it lacks variety, it is basically inseparable from tofu and fish.

It is usually served with rice, miso soup, and pickles (pickled vegetables), which can be natto or various side dishes.

Next came tofu, eggs, and a type of seafood.

Breakfast is simple, like a rice ball; lunch is a bit more substantial; and dinner consists of some side dishes to go with drinks.

The three meals a day should be light and simple, and fish is an indispensable part of the three meals a day. It is low in fat and rarely has any oily smell.

The school cafeteria is self-service, with each meal priced according to cost, ranging from 30 to 50 yen. There are also cheaper options, such as a combination of pickled vegetables and staple food, for only 10 yen.

Students who work part-time in the cafeteria have already made it this far. They can get food and lodging, so naturally they can't eat fish balls. If they can occasionally eat tofu, they're already lucky.

They eat their meals after the students have finished eating. Most people eat pickled vegetables and staple food, but the chefs always leave meat and eggs.

Xiao Jiu isn't stupid either; when he's eating whatever he wants, he'll often order a large plate of main dishes, followed by various side dishes.

However, she finds a place to digest on her own, moving her food back into her spatial dimension as she eats. Eating one-fifth of a large plate is considered a good appetite.

When I'm resting, I'll go into my space and cook for myself, then eat another meal with the rice I brought.

As for the extra pickled vegetables, they were collected and stored in different boxes according to their different types.

The concept of wasting food doesn't exist in her dictionary; even if she doesn't like it, she can't bear to throw it away.

In Japan, high school students arrive between 7:40 and 8:10 in the morning. She usually gets up at 5:00 to memorize her lessons, goes to the cafeteria to help out at 6:30, and enters the classroom at 8:00.

Having morning reading for ten minutes before class can also be a good opportunity to focus and gather the books you need to prepare for the day.

The homeroom teacher starts taking attendance at 8:10 a.m. to check on students' learning progress every day.

The Japanese are very punctual. Before roll call, no one was late except for those who asked for leave. The discipline is quite strict, and the class atmosphere is also good.

The school violence she feared did not occur, mainly because she appeared to be a quiet and withdrawn person, and few people came to her.

There are four classes every morning from 8:30 to 12:20, each class lasting 50 minutes, with a 10-minute break between classes.

Lunch break is from 12:20 to 13:00. After class, students eat lunch in the school cafeteria and can exercise on the playground or participate in club activities.

Of course, she didn't have that opportunity. During this time, she would go to the cafeteria to queue for food and help with washing up. After finishing her work, she would eat a few bites and then have to go to class again.

There are only two classes in the afternoon, from 13:00 to 14:50. After class, from 14:50 to 15:20, the students on duty are responsible for cleaning.

There are only six classes a day, and families with better financial means will find places to tutor after class.

Private high schools have classes on Saturdays, while the public high school she attends has weekends off and only six classes a day.

Most people who can afford it go home to live in the dorms. Those who live in the dorms either study or play. Of course, the library is open to the public.

The cafeteria is open in the evening, and she goes to help out from five to six o'clock. Before that, she usually stays in the library.

After the cafeteria closes for the day, she retreats to her own little corner to read Japanese classics, improving her language skills and writing ability.

What she lacks now is Mandarin; as for the other subjects, she can pass all of them except for Japanese history, which she scoffs at.