I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Seeing the optimistic Michi Hyoudou showing such vulnerability in front of him, Tomoya Aki frowned and hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "Just stay there. Iori will help you. Also, I won't be your manager. You should become independent as soon as possible."

By offering such heartfelt advice to his cousin, who was born a little earlier than him, Aki Tomoya felt that he had truly done everything he could to help.

"Don't expect to be pushed around. Take action yourself and cherish the limited opportunities you have now. I only have one year left, how can I help you any more?"

"……sorry."

Hyodo Michiru lowered her head in shame.

She couldn't tell if Tomoya Aki was angry, but she realized how lucky she was.

Their first performance allowed them to sing in front of hundreds of people, and through Aki Tomoya, they met Hashima Iori, who could help them.

However, he backed down when he had another chance, even after Aki Tomoya reminded him.

"Aki-kun, don't be so harsh on girls. There are some things you'll never learn unless you experience them yourself!"

Machida Sonoko's voice came from a few meters away as she slowly walked towards them.

Seeing Aki Tomoya and the others here again surprised Machida Sonoko.

At the same time, Michiru Hyodo's appearance was very similar to how she looked when she made her first mistake.

"Ms. Machida, didn't you stay?"

Aki Tomoya looked at Machida Sonoko with some surprise.

It seems that the gathering really did end badly.

What a pity!

"After all, they don't need me anymore, and if Ms. Kasumi Shiko is willing, Akane can indeed help her, which would also benefit our bookstore."

"You sound so pitiful."

"Hehe, I'm just tired."

Machida Sonoko smiled softly.

The New Year is definitely not the time to talk about work.

"I really envy you, being able to stay out of it and leave so gracefully."

"Don't worry, Ms. Xia Shizi and that person probably don't get along."

"Full of confidence!"

"After all, it's so hard to find an editor as good as you. Surely Ms. Kasumi Shiko's mind isn't senile?"

As soon as he finished speaking, they both burst out laughing.

Aki Tomoya has absolutely no liking for people with an excessive sense of self, but it's a different story when it comes to mutual exploitation.

Unfortunately, Akane Akasaka couldn't even make him think about using each other, just like people from two different worlds who, barring any unforeseen circumstances, would never intersect at the same point.

Are you mocking me?

Machida Sonoko looked at Aki Tomoya with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

Although she told Aki Tomoya not to worry, she still hoped that Kasumigaoka Utaha and Akane Kousaka could get along well if possible.

The fatal problem with the new work is that she feels she can't persuade anyone anymore, and Aki Tomoya, the fervent fan who could persuade Kasumi Utako, is now uninvolved. The only one who can have an effect is Akane Kousaka.

"I wish I could become the chief of staff sooner!"

"Good luck to you."

Aki Tomoya really wants Hyodo Michiru to learn from Machida Sonoko.

The opportunities she had didn't just fall into her lap.

However, just as Machida Sonoko said, you really don't know how to cherish some things if you don't experience them.

The group of people who came out of that unpleasant gathering were all rushing to catch the nearest tram because it was on their way.

"The key is here. You can go back first. I still need to take you back by sea."

Aki Tomoya temporarily parted ways with Hyodo Michiru and the others at the train station.

Iori Hashima entrusted Hashima with the task of sailing out to sea, and now he was to make sure Hashima sailed home safely.

"Senior, aren't you angry?"

"Angry? You mean Michiru?"

"No, our party is over..."

Upon hearing this, Aki Tomoya immediately understood that the "Hashima Sailing Out to Sea" was referring to Akasaka Akane.

Suddenly barging into their room and ruining the New Year's party would make anyone angry.

Aki Tomoya was indeed unhappy, but not to the point of losing his temper.

"She didn't break into my house. Besides, this is a party organized by your brother. He's the one who's most helpless. You should comfort him when you get back."

He didn't organize the party, so Aki Tomoya's displeasure was mostly on behalf of Hashima Iori. He even reminded Hyodo Michiru before she ran away with him.

If we're talking about who should be the most angry, it has to be Iori Hashima.

A perfectly good gathering was ruined by the boss, and as a subordinate, all you can do is swallow all your grievances.

"I always feel that the seniors and older brothers are all working so hard."

Hashima, leaning against Aki Tomoya, clasped his hands tightly, lowered his head, and whispered.

“It must be tough painting at sea, but you’ll definitely feel a sense of satisfaction after you finish the work.”

"After you get into university, you must get some rest!"

Chapter 122 There's nothing to worry about with geniuses (4/4)

Once the New Year holiday was over, Aki Tomoya began his cram school classes for the second half of the winter break.

The entire winter break is only a two-week holiday, and school will start soon.

The first mock exam is in March or April, so we can't afford to be careless.

Of course, before March and April, there is the national unified examination in mid-to-late January and the second entrance examination in February. Of course, those are things that third-year students need to worry about.

"Exams are coming up soon. Have you all been getting enough rest? You didn't push yourselves too hard during the New Year, did you? Keep up the good work!"

In the entire Qingfeng Academy, there are three third-year students who are about to take the entrance exams for private universities.

The admission methods for private universities in Japan are not uniform. Some require a unified exam, some do not, and some only require the unified exam score for admission.

Then there are more special recommendations for admission, one example being Meiran High School, where Kudo Sayaka attends, has direct admission to universities.

If Kudo Sayaka performs well, the school is happy to write her a recommendation. However, based on Kudo Sayaka's past performance, she is mostly considered unmarriageable.

Mr. Tsubota seemed to be activated, and he began to adjust the mindset of the three students who were about to take the exam.

"After they finish their exams, it'll be our mock exams!"

On the Friday of the last week of winter break, Kudo Sayaka saw the three third-year students who were about to take their exams. Looking at the red book of Keio University in her hand, she also became nervous.

Similarly, Fumino Furuhashi, who was behind her, was in a similar situation.

"Don't worry, it's just the first national mock exam. Especially for Guqiao, it's fine as long as you can maintain your current level and pass in the first mock exam!"

Harumi Junko comforted the two girls who looked like they were about to be executed.

Don't take mock exams too seriously!

"Being too nervous will actually make you do worse on the test!"

Aki Tomoya propped his chin up as he spoke. On his desk, on the left was the red book of the University of Tokyo, on the right was the red book of Keio University, and in the middle was the red book of Juntendo University. All three religious artifacts were present!

However, I mainly look at the red book from the University of Tokyo on the left, and the other two are just for reference.

"A grade C, any grade C will do!"

Kudo Sayaka clasped her hands together in prayer, having made her three wishes.

My first choice was Keio University, Faculty of Letters; my second choice was Seijo University, Faculty of Letters; and my third choice was Keio University, Faculty of Policy Studies!

In contrast to Kudo Sayaka's lofty ambitions, Ichinose Academy's humanities genius, because she wants to study science, has set her sights on three universities that are too low-ranking.

However, Mr. Tsubota and Junko Harumi stated that they had tried their best to select universities with relatively good astronomy departments and promising prospects, which Fumino Furuhashi fully understood.

After all, Fumino Furuhashi's wish was simply to get into the astronomy department, and she didn't ask for anything more.

"A grade of C is my target for the first mock exam, and that's enough to be a backup."

Keio?

"No, for the mock assessment of the third science course at the University of Tokyo, I'm still quite confident that I can get a B grade on my first attempt at Keio University."

"Get out of here!"

Sayaka Kudo punched Tomoya Aki in the shoulder, but not with much force; it was more like giving him a massage.

However, Aki Tomoya still received her resentment.

"E, no, D is enough for me."