I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

A gentle breeze suddenly blew by, and a few newly opened cherry blossom petals slowly drifted down in front of me.

Subconsciously reaching out to catch a petal, Aki Tomoya suggested, "Let's go see the cherry blossoms together this year."

This is the perfect time to see the flowers.

"Let's change the subject."

"Are you trying to change the subject?"

The mother and father chatted back and forth, their faces slightly teasing, taking Aki Tomoya's suggestion as a way to change the subject.

However, they are indeed interested in the proposal.

They rarely have time, and they would feel guilty if they didn't properly celebrate their son's birthday.

"Oh my, isn't this Mrs. Aki?"

Like a cat that has smelled fish, Sayuri Sawamura appeared beside her without warning.

"It's Mrs. Sawamura! It's been a long time! How have you been?"

"Thank you for your concern. My daughter would also like to thank your son for taking care of her all this time."

"No, no, no, what are you saying! We are the ones who are right!"

Upon seeing Sayuri Sawamura, Tomoya Aki was taken aback, and then subconsciously looked around.

Soon, he saw Eriri, who had been chasing after him and looked somewhat anxious.

"Mother?!"

Eriri looked at Sayuri Sawamura in surprise. Everyone had told her not to come and bother them, but now she was mingling in alone. Was she going to abandon her daughter?

"My daughter has always been clumsy and impulsive, so please don't take offense."

Sawamura Sayuri held Eriri down, while giving her a look that reminded her not to speak, but to watch and learn how she would do it.

"Your daughter is so adorable, how could this be?"

"I overheard you were planning to go cherry blossom viewing earlier, which is indeed a great idea. Tomoya got into Tokyo University, so we definitely need to celebrate. Our two families' kids have known each other for so long, so how about we pick a good day to go cherry blossom viewing together?"

Both Aki Tomoya and Eriri were surprised by what Sawamura Sayuri said.

What exactly does this woman want to do?

Sayuri Sawamura is indeed no ordinary person!

"That wouldn't do, we'd be troubling you even more!"

"Our two families' children have known each other for so long, and based on that alone, our two families' connection is not at all a bother; on the contrary, it's causing you trouble!"

"Where are we from? Let's go together."

Upon hearing Aki Tomoya's mother's reply, Sawamura Sayuri quietly gave Eriri behind her an OK sign.

Just watch, my foolish daughter!

You must never let a mother's good intentions go to waste!

Looking into her mother Sawamura Sayuri's sparkling eyes, Eriri could only feel that this woman was really amazing. What kind of operation was this?

"Tomoya-kun, you don't mind, do you?"

Sawamura Sayuri turned to Aki Tomoya and asked.

Having won over Aki Tomoya's parents, he's now Aki Tomoya.

In Sawamura Sayuri's memory, this kid was a bit troublesome, and seemed somewhat unyielding.

However, Aki Tomoya shook his head indifferently at this moment: "I have no objection."

He really couldn't say anything about this.

Let's enjoy the cherry blossoms; the more people, the more lively it will be.

Moreover, after graduating from high school, I can finally relax, and I don't have anything to mind about my current relationship with Eriri.

Anyway, it's just about enjoying the cherry blossoms together.

The adults' conversations always revolved around the children, and Sawamura Sayuri's praise of Aki Tomoya made Aki Tomoya's mother feel flattered and beam with joy.

After the graduation ceremony, Aki Tomoya carefully kept his second button.

No one has asked Aki Tomoya for buttons this year, which saves me the trouble.

Having successfully graduated from high school, leaving Toyonosaki Gakuen this spring, and then entering the University of Tokyo, Aki Tomoya is already looking forward to university life.

"Eri, have you learned it?"

As Sayuri Sawamura watched the Aki family of three leave, she casually asked Eriri, who was standing next to her.

"...You did it on purpose!"

Eriri stared at her mother in disbelief.

To be honest, her mother's actions were quite impressive, but her grasp of the atmosphere was something she couldn't match.

My mother is really amazing in this respect.

"But……"

Ying Lili seemed to want to say something but stopped herself.

"But?"

"I can't quite learn it..."

Eriri's words left Sayuri Sawamura feeling rather helpless.

Although she knew her mother cared about her, Eriri didn't really want her mother to interfere; she was much more open-minded than before.

"I'll be a college student soon, I'm not a child anymore!"

"...Yes, yes, you're not a child anymore."

However, Sayuri Sawamura still gave a doting smile.

Chapter 183 Martial Arts Hall (1/?)

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, a new spring has arrived, let's enjoy the cherry blossoms with family.

With his identity no longer that of a high school student, but rather that of a soon-to-be university student, Tomoya Aki finally has time to truly rest after two years.

"Eri, where is the entrance ceremony at Tokyo University of the Arts?"

The two sides are lined with cherry blossoms in full bloom. When they are in bloom, the scene is magnificent. The petals fall slowly, accompanied by a faint fragrance. The gentle spring breeze is refreshing.

Just over ten minutes ago, they were enjoying the cherry blossoms with their parents, but now they are walking alone on the cherry blossom path.

With nothing else to do, Aki Tomoya took the initiative to chat for a bit.

"...If you hadn't mentioned it, I would never have thought about it at all!"

Eriri replied somewhat shyly.

She hadn't heard of the Tokyo University of the Arts' entrance ceremony yet; she figured her mother would remind her to prepare a few days later.

It seems Eriri isn't very interested in the university entrance ceremony.

Judging from Aki Tomoya's perspective, this childhood friend probably feels the same way about university life.

After all, even if Eriri goes to Tokyo University of the Arts, apart from finding a famous teacher to guide her, her surroundings won't change much.

"Is the University of Tokyo's entrance ceremony held at the Budokan?"

She had no idea where her own university entrance ceremony would be held, but she knew where the boy next to her would be attending his.

Is it because the University of Tokyo is so famous, or is it because Eriri's heart isn't really with herself?

Aki Tomo didn't want to think too much about it and casually replied, "Yes."

Many universities do not hold their admission ceremonies on campus, but instead rent large event venues.

For example, the University of Tokyo prefers the Budokan, Sophia University loves the Tokyo International Conference Center, and the Faculty of Letters and Economics likes to go to the Tokyo Dome.

Shortly after passing the interview, Aki Tomoya received an invitation to the entrance ceremony, which was to be held at the Tokyo Budokan on April 11th.

"In the blink of an eye, you're going to Tokyo University... Have you completely given up your otaku identity? Aren't you going to pick it up again? You've already been accepted to Tokyo University."

"Don't try to preach to me again. I cherish what I fought to protect in the past, but I have more things to do now."

"Hmph, so you've got a knack for showing off now!"

Eriri also understood what Aki Tomoya said.

It's not about abandoning it, but letting it go. I'm not very interested in the current anime and manga culture anymore, but I still genuinely love the things I used to cherish.

Maybe one day she'll let this go, but for now, she should just finish what she wants to do, since she has the opportunity.

"By the way, although it's a bit late, congratulations on your admission to Tokyo University of the Arts."

When the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, Aki Tomoya offered Eriri a slightly later congratulation.

His childhood sweetheart also went to a top national art university.