EPILOGUE

EPILOGUE

FOUR MONTHS LATER

“Sotsugyosei no minasan, omedetogozaimasu!”

[Congratulations to all graduates!]

“Congratulations, guys! Road to college na us!”

Isang mahigpit na yakap ang natanggap ko mula sa dalawang malalapit ko na kaibigan, sina Patrice at Truce. We’re now both wearing togas and holding our diplomas. Kakatapos lamang ng graduation and awarding ceremonies at inimbitahan pa kami na umakyat ng stage for picture taking.

Napakabilis ng panahon. Two years of being a senior-high school student made me realize that I am nearing to face my third struggle, to pass the entrance exam in college and pick the right course where I belong.

Matapos kong kumawala sa yakap nila ay agad hinanap ng paningin ko si kuya Chester. Sa dami ng tao ay halos mag-ala giraffe ako upang tanawin siya. I need to flex my certificates and