Last weekend, students across Japan buckled down for the Common Test for University Admissions, one of the most critical exams of their lives.
But amidst the stress, a heartwarming and hilarious story emerged on X (formerly Twitter). One mother shared that the night before the test, her son was watching the music program Music Station. While listening to artist Fujii Kaze perform, he took a moment to look up an English word from the lyrics he didn't know. The very next day, that exact word appeared on his exam, sparking a wave of reactions from fellow students.
The mother jokingly posted, "Professor Fujii Kaze, seriously, thanks for those two points!" The sheer luck of a random English word from a song popping up on a major exam was just too good not to share.
The post quickly went viral, and it didn't take long for other users to figure out the magic word. They speculated it was "tender" from Fujii Kaze's song "Prema." One test-taker confessed that the moment they saw the question, Fujii Kaze's face immediately popped into their head. Others mentioned that this specific word had stumped many of their peers.
"Prema" is from an all-English album Fujii Kaze released last year. The lyrics in question are:
Huh, follow my tender heart and I'll winNo matter what pain I am inWith all your blessings I'll ariseOpen up my third eye
And sure enough, "tender" made a cameo on this year's university entrance exam. What are the odds?
Fujii Kaze fans chimed in, confirming that many of them learned the word by looking up the lyrics. One even joked, "Listening to Kaze is actually a legit study method."
The conversation soon shifted to the topic of study habits. Many users pointed out that beyond the luck, the student's attitude of "looking things up when you don't know them" was the real key. This proactive approach isn't easy for everyone to maintain, and its payoff during the exam was a direct result of that curiosity. Many shared similar stories of how words and concepts learned from English songs, Japanese music, manga, comedy skits, or novels unexpectedly came in handy during tests. As one person put it, "You often remember things better when you're not consciously 'studying,'" a sentiment that resonated widely.
It's a great reminder that learning doesn't always have to come from the pressure of a classroom. Sometimes, diving into your hobbies and interests is the most effective—and memorable—way to learn.
Still, the fact that a word from a recent Fujii Kaze song appeared on the exam had fans flocking to his official YouTube channel to leave comments of gratitude. With his current popularity, it's clear Fujii Kaze's influence is no joke.
via： togetter