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I think that the Author didn't show who was on the first place because it just doesn't matter anymore. They are happy together.
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I think that the Author didn't show who was on the first place because it just doesn't matter anymore. They are happy together.
My theory is that Kurihara was first place this time and this is why:
1) He did say that he was ABLE to close the gap between their grades last time, so high possibility that he was ABLE to make it this time around
2) He's living a healthier life now: Free from parental academic expectations; because he already talked to his mother, eats properly, and is more carefree and relaxed in the head because he's actually living his life.
3) I'd like to think that if Kurihara did win the bet to whoever gets first, he'll want to study at HIS spot in the library, which is actually shown right after they looked at the list. I think it's his petty payback since Kawase took his spot in the library in the beginning.