Ep. 9: Haruo worries his arcade gaming sessions with Akira will end due to upcoming high school entrance exams.

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As the next academic year approaches, the pressure of high school entrance examinations looms large over the characters. Haruo finds himself anxious about the potential loss of his leisure time. He specifically fears that the opportunity to spend time playing fighting games at the local arcade with his friend Akira will soon come to an end. This concern highlights the tension between impending academic responsibilities and the desire to maintain current social habits. The narrative focuses on Haruo's internal worry regarding this transition, emphasizing the finite nature of his current free time before the rigorous exam period begins.