I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

"This is me, let's all do our best this year too."

When Aki Tomoya started school in April and entered the third grade, the people around him hadn't changed much; they were all familiar faces.

Before the opening ceremony, students gathered in the third-grade classroom and were assigned seats by the new homeroom teacher.

"Thank you all for your guidance this year. It's your last year, so let's all cheer up!"

"Yes, Yoshino!"

Some people joked that the reason was that the homeroom teacher of Class 3-A this year was Yoshiko Hasumi, a very popular teacher in the school.

"Yes, I'm your teacher now!"

Hasumi Yoshinoko pretended to be angry and reminded him.

She carefully examined each student, then tapped the blackboard and said with a serious expression, "Next week is the path survey. Think it through, and I'll discuss it with each of you individually!"

Hasumi Yoshinoko still possesses the authority befitting a teacher.

In their final year, teachers have a responsibility to guide students on how to choose their future paths.

"I never expected that our homeroom teacher this year would be Yoshino, nice!"

Yoshihiko Uego muttered happily, "Kanoko Hasumi is probably the most talkative teacher in the whole school, and she is very popular with the students."

However, at this moment, Aki Tomoya had no mind to pay attention to the new homeroom teacher, but was looking at the blonde twin-tailed girl in front of him.

"We were assigned to the same class in our final year of high school..."

Aki Tomoya said with some emotion.

"Any objections?!"

The blonde girl with twin tails in front of her twitched her ears and then turned around to look at Aki Tomoya.

"You two over there, could you please refrain from chatting while the teacher is speaking? The opening ceremony is at 10:00, so please get ready."

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Chapter 149 Those days are gone forever (4/4)

In Class 3A, more than half of the students plan to pursue higher education, which has made the learning atmosphere in the class much better than last year.

The second week after the start of the semester was the route survey, and the first person to be interviewed was Aki Tomoya.

Aki Tomoya is quite familiar with Hasumi Yoshinoko, after all, he borrowed her multimedia classroom to show animations during his first year of school.

Time has passed, and now Aki Tomoya is studying hard, while Hasumi Yoshinoko remains a popular teacher.

It's much easier to talk to Yoshiko Hasumi.

His three choices made Hasumi Kinoko nervous, but she couldn't bear to say anything discouraging to Aki Tomoya.

Aki Tomoya's investigation did not take long.

"As expected, Yoshino is very easy to talk to. I'm relieved to see you're back so quickly!"

When Yoshihiko Uego saw that Tomoya Aki had returned after so long, it seemed as if he had already foreseen that when it was his turn to have a talk with Aki, he would be easily let off the hook.

When it comes to scheduling a meeting, it's either a one-on-one meeting with the student or a three-way meeting with the parents.

"Don't worry, Yoshihiko's requirements for his major are so low, Hasumi-sensei should have confidence in you."

"To say something so hurtful without even realizing it, Tomoya."

Yoshihiko Uego bravely returned to his seat.

He had nothing to argue with, so he could only silently pick up the reference books and work hard.

"Thirty years to the east of the river, thirty years to the west of the river, don't bully young people into poverty!"

A voice, like a narrator, flowed into Yoshihiko Uego's body.

"Why are you dubbing someone else's voice without my permission?"

Eriri, who was sitting in front, made a comment.

The narration that Aki Tomoya provided for Uego Yoshihiko just now almost made her laugh.

"By the way, the person to investigate the next route, according to Hasumi-sensei, is you."

Hearing Eriri's吐槽 (tu cao, meaning to complain or criticize), Aki Tomoya took the opportunity to relay Hasumi Yoshinoko's words to Eriri.

Eriri is also going to university, and it can be said that, apart from Aki Tomoya, she has chosen the most prestigious and ambitious university.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Eriri will enter Tokyo University of the Arts next year, unless she considers changing her application.

"Even those who aren't good at studying can get into top national universities."

Aki Tomoya joked.

Of all the students at Toyosaki Academy, Eriri is the only one who would consider attending a national art university like Neito University of the Arts.

"You're the same. It's one thing to choose a national university as your first choice, but it's a science-focused one. I got the recommendation because of the scholarships I've won over the past few years. You'd better be careful."

Eriri retorted, not to be outdone.

While the two were chatting during break, everyone else in the class turned to look at them without them noticing.

Everyone at school knows that Aki Tomoya and Eriri have a special relationship, but neither of them has ever revealed the specifics.

As classmates, seeing two famous figures from the school who had hardly interacted in the previous two years chatting so familiarly now makes one even more curious about their relationship.

"Speaking of which, last year it was Kasumigaoka-senpai who got into Keio University, setting a new record for our school. This year, Aki-kun and Sawamura-kun are about to surpass her and are both planning to go to national universities!"

Megumi Kato, who was to Eriri's right, turned her head and exclaimed in surprise.

In the past two years, Toyonosaki Academy has produced a wealth of talented individuals, making it a truly blessed school!

"Two Universities of Tokyo, one University of Tokyo, and one Tokyo University of the Arts, that's impressive."

Kato Megumi's praise was as plain as ever, yet it was so factual that it left no room for criticism.

Hearing what she said, if things go well, Toyonosaki Academy will see both arts and literature flourish in the first half of next year!

"After all, my only skill is in painting..."

Eriri sighed, slumped over the table.

I don't have anything else to offer, and I still have some aspirations, so I'll just reluctantly go to the Tokyo University of the Arts.

Suddenly, the air in the classroom became quiet.

"Just like Aki, Sawamura-kun sometimes says hurtful things unintentionally. It makes me really curious about the relationship between the two of you."

It was also because of Aki Tomoya that Kato Megumi and Eriri became more familiar with each other than the average person in just one week of school. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to say such a thing in front of Eriri at this time.

Eriri subconsciously turned to look at Kato Megumi, and found that the other's eyes were so dark and deep as she stared at her, which sent a chill down her spine.

Did I say anything hurtful?

Eriri scratched her hair and asked somewhat awkwardly.

"Yes."

Aki Tomoya, who was behind him, retorted without holding back.

Saying something enviable without realizing it can be very hurtful.

Eriri gave an embarrassed, dry laugh.

"That must be because Renya corrupted him!"

Their skill in shifting blame is also top-notch.

"I really envy the relationship between the two of you."

Kato Megumi maintained her calm tone.

Eriri then laughed foolishly and said, "We're just ordinary childhood friends."

In an instant, not only Kato Megumi wanted to complain, but everyone in the class who was watching this scene wanted to complain as well.

What childhood sweethearts? They only found out about each other in their final year of high school. These two hid it for far too long!

Gossip is human nature, and at this moment, everyone in the class freely used their imaginations to fill in the blanks.

However, neither of them seemed to care, since they were just childhood sweethearts and there was nothing to say about it.

"An Yi, are we studying together again this Sunday?"

Kato Megumi changed the subject.

"Okay, let's meet at the usual place."

Aki Tomoya nodded.

When they had free time, along with Yoshihiko Kamigo and other students from the academy, they would all go to the metropolitan library together on Sundays to study.

"Everyone's very busy on Sundays."