SOTUS first-year

The time now is six fifteen in the afternoon.

The sun hanging in the sky is slowly setting, but the other *sun is still standing on the stand, insisting on guarding the final hurdle of this year's flag competition for the Industrial Engineering Department of the School of Engineering.

Looking down from the current point of view of the officer on duty, he watched from afar the freshmen gathered around for a discussion, and there were people from all grades nearby who came to watch this important battle together, the atmosphere became more lively as the night went on , everyone wants to come to witness the rumored new year's welcome with their own eyes, and it is guaranteed to be absolutely cruel.

But to put it bluntly, this kind of flag battle is quite simple if you say it is simple, but it is really difficult if you say it is difficult, especially at the beginning. If you can't guess the logic of the star officer's question , it is not easy for the freshmen to find the right direction, and there is no hint at all, except that each step on the stand uses cloth strips of five colors, which means that there are five levels, but these cloth strips can guess different levels. 100 million combinations of exam questions.

Artit predicted that this group of freshmen should spend half a day to solve the puzzle, or worse, they might not have guessed the puzzle of this level at all.In fact, in less than half an hour, the freshmen broke the record and guessed the correct answer. The answer the star officer hoped they were looking for was "SOTUS"!

I don't know if it's luck, or he underestimated the ability of this group of freshmen. The exam questions that everyone struggled to come up with didn't even reach the freshman level.No matter what, it's unlikely that the freshman didn't guess it at all. After all, SOTUS is something they have been emphasizing since the freshman training.

But apart from this reason, the most important reason why he would choose SOTUS as a puzzle is because this is an important standard that is most suitable for proving the "spirit" of freshmen.

In fact, no matter which year's flag competition, most of the checkpoints designed by senior sisters are not only to test the unity of juniors, but also to test everyone's respect for the elderly, respect for the virtuous, sense of responsibility, and mutual assistance. cooperate.Even if the freshman training is over, there will be other activities in the next four years, and we need to rely on everyone's unity.

Therefore, the test of the flag competition actually has many hidden purposes. It is to hope that the juniors can understand the importance of the system, and how to pass the test depends on the judgment of the star officials. If you think that the juniors have already done well Let them pass the test if they are good enough, so this year's freshmen have broken through the first four tests one after another, which is something that everyone has no objection to.

But the last level "Spirit: The Spirit of Mutual Assistance and Cooperation" is guaranteed not to be as simple as the previous levels.

In particular, the master who holds the absolute decision-making power is the one who has always held high standards, and this level is also the most difficult level. They must express their "spirit" with specific actions within a very limited time.The freshmen also knew this, and everyone felt pressured, but still did not give up and gathered around to discuss seriously, and finally at the end... one by one slowly stood up, as if a consensus had been reached.

Yatit saw all the freshmen walking to the center of the playground and lined up neatly. He didn't know what they wanted to do, but this time the leader must be someone again... something that made him want to look away from the line. The person who drove, but that person is walking straight to the stands now, walking up the steps step by step, and stopped when he reached the first step of Yatit.

... The person facing him in front of him is 0062 Gong Peng.

"What's your business!"

"I represent the first grade, and I would like to ask Mr. Atit to come down here."

The direct and clear expression really stunned Yatit, and I couldn't believe that the freshmen dared to ask him to go down!Aren't you willing to spend a lot of effort to conquer the first few levels?Why didn't he do anything at this level, thinking that he would let them go up to get the tie flag so easily?This is too contemptuous of the star officer!

Guanzhu's displeased expression was all written on his face, but he still suppressed his emotions, continued to hold up his tough expression, and asked the other party proudly.

"Why should I go down!"

"Because we want to prove the "spirit" and show it to Senior Atit!"

After Gong Peng's explanation, Yadit had a little understanding, maybe the freshman asked him to go down, maybe he wanted to show him something?However, according to his habits, he was not the kind of person who would definitely go down if asked to do so, and the point was, the biggest mistake they made this time was that they would send someone who had the most trouble with him to negotiate.

...Let's see in a moment... Every time we meet, there is no need to talk about it. To give an example that just happened recently, it was the day of the family dinner. At that time, he finally knew that this person missed the Department of Economics at all. His heart doesn't belong to the engineering college at all, so why did he act enthusiastically to participate in departmental activities in the past?If you really want to change departments, then these battles are meaningless to this kind of person. What does it prove?It doesn't even have the weight of proof.

But Gong Peng resolutely vowed to get the tie flag, no matter his posture or tone was as firm as that day, this made Yadite even more upset after seeing it, and couldn't help blurting out.

"Do you want to prove your "spirit"? Hmph! First ask yourself if you have that kind of spirit! I told you, if it wasn't for your sincerity, you shouldn't get the flag of our department !"

As usual, being scolded was painful to the bottom of his heart, but Gong Peng was not surprised at all, as if he had expected it a long time ago.

...He knew that Senior Atit was still angry about what happened that night, but he still volunteered to stand up as a representative of the negotiation, because he still had a lot of things to solve in his heart, and he also knew that this person could not confront the tough with head-to-head, if If he wanted to continue to be tough, the result would definitely become a stalemate again, but Gong Peng just wanted to explain his point of view and stand, and get the other party's understanding.

"...Senior Artit."

With a slightly softer tone, the other party really had a little reaction, subconsciously looked at Gong Peng and continued to explain.

"...I admit that I didn't miss the School of Engineering very much at the beginning, but I have never regretted making such a choice. I feel very honored to study here, make friends, and meet senior sisters. If senior Yatit thinks that I don't love the engineering college, then the senior is wrong. I really want to be a part of the engineering college from the bottom of my heart, and so do my classmates. Otherwise, we wouldn't be trying to get your approval. And put in so much effort. If Senior Artit wants to confirm whether what I said is true, please come to the playground with me, please... Please."

Gong Peng's long string of pleadings did not contain the arrogance of the initial words, but was full of a tone of begging for forgiveness.

... He seems to have heard this kind of tone before, when he was forced to take medicine by this person last time, and the strange thing is that every time he can calm down his temper, not only his mouth is closed, but even his brain is also closed. Can't think of a line to continue arguing with.

Yatit remained silent, looking at the freshmen on the playground who were waiting for him to go down with full expectation. In fact, he could be more intentional, because there was only half an hour left and the time would be over.But he really wanted to know what method the freshmen would use to show their so-called spirit, and whether to let them pass the test, the power was still in his hands.

"Okay, I can go down."

The officer on duty decided to accept. He saw Gong Peng smiled in relief, and then took a step back to let him walk down the steps to the playground. call out.

"Hey! Let me see how you want to express your spirit!"

Gong Peng walked back to the front of the team again, and answered the question of the star officer in a serious and clear voice.

"The spirit of all of us today, the reason why it came into being, all came from the spirit of the senior sister on duty! If we don't have the opportunity to let us see your performance, we must not have it today, so we want to use this method , sincerely repay the spirit of senior sister! Freshman! Team up!"

As soon as the words were finished, the people on the playground surrounded the officer on duty with their runners. Nearly two hundred people formed a big circle, and there was only Yatit in the middle, with a puzzled expression on his face.

What's the meaning?What is Little Freshman doing?I just said that the spirit of the freshman comes from the spirit of the star officer, and I said that I want to return it sincerely. What does it mean...

The answer was announced without waiting for a long time, and Gong Peng in the team shouted instructions.

"Freshman, show your spirit and start!"

In this one minute, Artite finally knew how to express the "spirit" in Dayi...

"Thank you Artit-senpai for your teaching!"

"Thank you Artit-senpai!"

"Thank you!"

"Thank you Artit-senpai!"

"Atit-senpai, thank you very much!"

Each sentence is said one by one according to the order in the team. No matter who it is their turn to say, there must be a "thank you" in it, hoping to convey their gratitude directly to the star officer.

This inspires fart kids from different places to merge into one person.

The guy who was willing to sacrifice his time until late just to practice orientation activities.

The guy who ran 54 laps in the rain just to take responsibility for what he said.

... This person who is more persistent than anyone else is also the one who taught freshmen to know the last letter of "SOTUS".

The word "Spirit" does not only mean mutual assistance and cooperation, but also includes the kind of "heart" shown through actions, which everyone can feel directly all the time, and this is what freshmen can repay at this moment. Yes, that is, to show "heart" to return to Senior Atit.

The voices of thanks from the younger brothers and sisters were the proof they wanted to show to the seniors. After the voices of thanks came round, Gong Peng gave the order again, and it was the last time.

"Freshman, call the team, thank you star officer, let's start!"

All the people in the circle put their arms around the necks of the people next to them, lowered their heads and began to shout. Although they exhausted their energy after going through so many levels all day, they still shouted with the loudest voice. All this is for their respect. Star Officer.

The senior sisters of other grades have been watching from the side of the playground, and they can't help but feel admiration. They can't believe that the junior freshman dares to shout to the star officer and is not afraid at all. This is an unprecedented situation in the department. Not only admired, but also very appreciative of the spirit of this freshman year, because in the scene before me, there were hundreds of people cheering in unison, just for one senior.

… It is a powerful picture, and one of great true character.

However, the result of all this was completely different from the reaction of the officer on duty at Artite. After the junior freshmen finished shouting, he still stood unmoved, his body trembling faintly, as if the anger had already passed. It was about to reach the extreme, and then he yelled sternly.

"Do you think I will let you pass by doing this! Sorry! I won't allow it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yatit rushed out of the circle quickly. Anyone who blocked the way was scolded. He walked angrily to the back of the stands. No one could stop him, leaving the freshman stunned. On the spot, the last test of the star officer turned out to be this kind of result.

……Failed.

Gong Peng felt that his heart fell to the bottom of the valley in an instant. He was the creator of this plan, because when he heard M mention running the playground, it reminded him of Senior Artite running around the football field in the rain. Accepting his help, that's why I came up with this idea and proposed it to my classmates. This is all in the hope that the star officer on duty can understand their feelings.

It turned out to be a failure... Senior Atit not only refused to let them pass the test, but also became even more angry. What's worse, all the first graders suffered together.Gong Peng felt guilty and apologized to everyone. Several classmates comforted him and said that it was okay. After all, this plan was voted by everyone, so he thought about whether there was another way.

Looking at the time, everyone was so frightened that they almost forgot to breathe, because the hour hand was already pointing to seven o'clock, just when the star officer Nott came to the steps of the stands and gave orders loudly.

"Freshman, the whole team! Hurry up! Your time is up!"

Although the freshmen were very unwilling, they could only obey the order and trotted again to prepare for the whole team. Many people looked up at Senior Nott and wanted to plead with tears in their eyes.

...A little bit more, and it's almost a success. Obviously, everyone has worked hard all day, but the result is meaningless.

"Who told you to look up at the flag like this! You have no right to look at it! All freshmen bow their heads!"

The more I heard this kind of words, the more heartbroken I was, but I had to follow the instructions. Everyone lowered their heads in disappointment, and some people couldn't help but secretly choked up.

The sun has been setting for a long time, and now the entire playground is shrouded in darkness, without any lights. All this is a sign of the end of today's battle.

Suddenly, a sweet singing sound came with the wind...

"Oh... oh la no... oh oh... you..."

Everyone raised their heads and looked forward, and found that the singing was uttered by the senior sister of the Recreational Group, holding the eighth-seat high plate and a small candle, leading the senior sisters of other grades to come slowly, The number of people is nearly a hundred.They have been watching the hard work of the freshmen from the sidelines from the very beginning, and now they start to light the small candles in their hands, forming a circle of light in the dark around the freshmen, and then continue to sing the song just now song...

"Oh... you, I want to be here, to comfort you at a close distance, and not to leave.

I want to love you with all my heart and never tire.

... La la la, la la la, la la la.

I want to take your heart and keep it in mine, love you like my life, and respect you.

... La la la, la la la, la la la.

Please don't be sad anymore, stay away from pain, and be happy with you,

Long cotton thread, spotless white... La la la, la la la,

Strapped around your wrist... blah blah, blah blah.

It's like binding your heart, no longer stay away.

...Ooooh, Ooooh.

... bind your heart. "

After the last line of the lyrics, there were still many first-year juniors who looked at it with puzzled faces, but many of them knew what was going on, but they were still at a loss, until the star officer Knott came back again. give orders.

"Freshman! Please send a representative!"

Everyone still pushed "A Tao" out to be a representative. When he stepped into the stands, he looked terrified, because he was afraid that if he was rejected by the star officer again, he would lose face again.The star officer Knott still stood motionless on the first stage of the stand, looking at the representatives sent by the freshman with scrutiny, and finally said the sentence that everyone had been looking forward to all day.

"Go up and get your flags!"

As soon as the last allowed instruction was finished, there was an instant burst of loud cheers on the playground, and every pair of eyes was fixed on the person who walked up to the highest step of the stand, and took over the tie flag... Just after A Tao got the tie flag, The moment the flag is waved in the air is the moment to announce the great victory of the freshmen, and it also successfully proves that "they" have finally become full-fledged members of the Industrial Engineering Department and are real engineering students.

Next, the important welcome activities began. The seniors followed the eight-seat ceremony to welcome the Yuanshen, and tied white cotton threads on the wrists of the juniors to welcome the new members of the family.

The senior sisters of each grade are holding white cotton thread, ready to tie the wrists of the juniors who lined up. The line of star officers is longer than the others, because they have already taken off their vicious masks, which makes the whole atmosphere much more relaxed and warm. , the younger brothers and sisters are less afraid, only one person has not even appeared.

Gong Peng looked for Senior Yatit everywhere, but he didn't see Senior Yatit among the group of star officers, and he hadn't seen him since the senior went to the back of the viewing platform, which made Gong Peng a little worried, I don't know Did something happen.

After all, just now Senior Atit said he would not pass the test, but then Senior Nott appeared and said that they can take down the department flag. He is not sure if Senior and the others said something later.

...However, he is the chief culprit who made Senior Yatite angry. For this mistake, he wants to apologize to the senior in person no matter what.

So Gong Peng didn't wait in line for other senior sisters to tie their wrists, but went outside the playground to find someone, but happened to meet senior sister Xiaofang.

"It's Junior Gong Peng! Come on, I'll tie your wrists for you."

He stopped to let the senior sister tie the cotton thread, because he was wearing a watch on his left hand, so he stretched out his right hand to tie the senior sister, while listening to senior sister Xiaofang's greetings to welcome new members, while watching her carefully tie the white cotton thread on her wrist .

"I hope you will enjoy these four years to the fullest, junior, and I hope you will encounter all kinds of lucky things, including studies and love!"

"Thank you, senpai."

Gong Peng sincerely raised his hands together and thanked his senior sister. It was because of such a good senior that he felt that it was great to be able to study in the engineering school, which was the same as the previous promise to someone.But the person he wanted to find the most didn't know where he was now, so he decided to ask his senior sister.

"Uh... Xiaofang-senpai, have you seen Atit-senpai?"

"Is it Artit? It should be behind the stands!"

Senior sister Xiaofang had a weird expression when she answered, as if she was holding back her laughter, and finally gave him an extra piece of cotton thread.

"This is for you, by the way, ask him to tie your wrists for you!"

Xiaofang gave him a smile, and then walked towards the playground, leaving him alone with the cotton thread towards the back of the stands.It was quite dark behind the stands, with only a sliver of light to barely see the road, but he still saw a familiar figure standing in the corner with his back turned to him.

"Senior Artit!"

The person who was stopped shook his body and immediately looked back. Gong Peng was also stunned when he saw the other person's face. There was no anger on that face. On the contrary, he saw the wet and red eye sockets. , Gong Peng couldn't help asking with concern.

"What's the matter, Senior Atit?"

"It's okay! It's nothing, it's hot, I just finished washing my face, what's up! Do you have any questions?"

Yatit quickly put on a correct expression and quickly denied it, as if he was afraid that the other party would find out, but Gong Peng also guessed one or two in this way, but he chose to follow the other party's answer.

"no."

"If there is no problem, go back to the playground! Isn't it the eighth seat? How could you leave without authorization!"

The officer on duty angrily opened his mouth to drive people away, and was about to return to the playground, but was stopped by a voice.

"Wait a minute, Atit-senpai, can you tie my wrists for me?"

Gong Peng took out the white cotton thread, and Yatite looked at it, not knowing where the other party got the cotton thread, but as a senior, he had to tie the wrists of the younger generation according to the tradition.

Yatit looked at the tall junior in front of him, and waited for him to stretch out his right hand, which was originally tied with a piece of cotton thread, but the kid suddenly changed his mind.

"Just tie this hand."

Just now he was still hesitating, but now he decided to take off the watch on his left hand, Yatit clicked his tongue impatiently.

"so troublesome!"

Even so, Yatit still took the cotton thread and tied it to Gong Peng's left wrist, explaining important words while tying it.

"Take care of the flag for me."

Although it is just a short sentence, it has far-reaching meaning, because it means that the senior has acknowledged that he has become a member of the Engineering College and has officially become a family of the Industrial Engineering Department.

"I'll take good care of it with all my heart."

Gong Peng promised his promise with a smile, but the listeners were annoyed by it, and finally tied the white thread on his wrist casually.

"All right."

"Thank you, Atit-senpai."

"Um."

The officer on duty replied perfunctorily, can he finally go out?But after turning around a little bit, he was stopped again.

"Wait a moment……"

"What's the matter!"

The second time he was stopped, Yatit roared impatiently, and turned back to look at Gong Peng, but the other party showed a faint smile, as if he knew something, and then said something that made Yatit's eyes widen.

"If you still want to cry, remember to tell me, don't hide and cry alone, I will help you dry your tears."

"Gong Peng!"

Gong Peng heard a series of cursing, but it was too late, because he turned around and left as soon as he finished speaking, and went back to the playground.

Senior Yatit will definitely be angry this time, but for some reason, he knew it would happen, but he still did it.Strangely, it didn't leave a knot in his heart like the two had quarreled before.

...Maybe it's because he knows that his "heart" has already passed to someone's "heart"...and it's taken a step further.

◎Sun: "Yatite" means the sun in Thai.

◎Eight mats: A ritual object derived from Brahmanism. It is folded into eight mats with clean banana leaves. Now it can be widely used in general activities. The purpose is to call back the soul of people, similar to Taiwan's shock.