Here is a fascinating and mysterious pencil. Take a close look – it is a gold pentagonal pencil!

If this explanation has errors, please forgive me. Any errors are on my part.

Some Japanese-English vocabulary:

?? – Goukaku – to pass an examination

?? – Gokaku – pentagon

This pencil is thus a visual pun!

My sincere thanks to isu of the uncomfortable chair for this unique pencil and assistance in unravelling the hidden meaning!