I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Whether it's enviable or enviable, her daughter is happier than 99% of people.

Having protected her for so long, Sayuri Sawamura knew that even so, she couldn't really guarantee that Eriri would get what she wanted.

"You're treating me like a child!"

Eriri muttered.

Sawamura Sayuri stuck out her tongue, then released her hands from Eriri's shoulders, put her hands on her hips, and exclaimed, "If you had half my skills, I wouldn't have to worry about you so much!"

Back then, as a "sudden arrival," she traveled all the way to Europe and managed to win over Eriri's father and defeat the childhood friend who had the natural advantage of being from the same country.

Compared to that, my daughter's fighting ability is really too weak!

They squandered so many advantages, faced a major setback, and almost had no chance of turning the tide.

However, to be fair, even Sayuri Sawamura had to admit that while she had previously acknowledged that Tomoya Aki could be friends with Eriri, it wasn't enough simply because they were childhood friends.

To put it bluntly, they're not qualified enough, they don't have enough insight.

There are actually many things to consider when two people are together.

"It's what you wanted, and it suits you perfectly, isn't that great?"

This is why Sayuri Sawamura can properly fulfill the role of a mother who worries and frets about her daughter's love life.

Nothing is more important than supporting your daughter from behind.

"Eri, go tell Tomoya that our family knows a lot of people from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare."

"How could I possibly say something like that!"

Eriri's eyes widened. If she were to say something like that to Aki Tomoya, it would be an absolutely divine move.

"That's right, you can't say things like that. So you need to be more careful in the future. In different situations and atmospheres, you need to know what to say and how to act. When two people are together, they should support each other. There is no one-sided feeling of one taking care of the other."

Sayuri Sawamura earnestly imparted her experience to her daughter.

"Seize the opportunity and strike first; never make a move when you shouldn't. Sometimes, a subtle sense of distance can be very effective. Play hard to get, and utilize your tsundere charm. Learn from past mistakes! The first date is crucial; make sure the other person feels it was pretty good, even excellent, so they want to go again! And then..."

"Waaaaah, I'm dizzy! I'm dizzy! Slow down!"

Eriri's eyes started darting around. As a complete novice, she was overwhelmed by the sudden influx of knowledge.

She admitted that her mother was very strong, and she was completely impressed and humbled by her!

It would have been even better if I had taught her earlier.

and so--

"Why didn't you tell me these things before? Mom knew perfectly well..."

After recovering a little, Eriri looked at her mother with a somewhat aggrieved expression.

Sawamura Sayuri's eyes darted away for a moment, then she changed her tactics: "Anyway, keep the distance!"

What an obvious attempt to change the subject!

Eriri thought to herself, but she couldn't help but keep her mother's words in mind.

After everything was ready, Eriri went out.

Watching Eriri's departing figure, Sayuri Sawamura couldn't help but recite: "The wind howls, the Yi River is cold, the hero departs, never to return..."

She went back inside, disguised herself simply, put on sunglasses, and set off.

To be honest, it wasn't that she thought Eriri was no good; she was just itching to go. This was her daughter's first date!

As Eriri boards the train bound for Toshima Ward, she is even more eye-catching than usual, like a girl straight out of a manga.

Eriri got off at Ikebukuro Station, gripped the strap of her small bag hanging from her waist, took a deep breath, and walked out of the subway station.

Outside Higashi-Ikebukuro, she saw Aki Tomoya, who had been waiting there for some time.

I took out a small mirror and tidied myself up again in front of it.

Not a single stray hair, OK!

With light makeup, the dark circles under the eyes are not visible, OK!

She raised her head and looked directly at the boy in the distance.

We've known each other for over ten years, so there's nothing to be afraid of. We're as familiar as can be.

"Don't treat this like a date yet, but make sure it has the atmosphere of one!"

Eriri opened the first clever plan her mother had prepared for her.

"That's right... Thinking about it as just hanging out with my childhood friend makes it much easier..."

Thinking this, Eriri walked towards the boy who was looking at his phone and waiting.

She quickened her pace three times and slowed it down three times. The journey, which should have taken only half a minute, felt like a long life's journey to Eriri. Watching her from afar, Sayuri Sawamura was deeply moved.

Finally reaching the boy, Eriri relaxed and was about to speak when the boy seemed to notice someone in front of him and looked up.

Good morning, Renye.

This sunny day starts with a good morning.

Chapter 220 It turns out I had a childhood sweetheart (1/?)

Before Eriri arrived, Aki Tomoya had been chatting with Hashima Iori, listening to him talk about what happened after he left Akane's club.

After finishing his last task with Akane Akasaka, he withdrew from that place as if he had accomplished his mission.

Then, a few days later, he became the second-in-command in the rival organization.

Without Akane Akane's suppression, this guy would probably be even more ferocious.

Having learned from Akane Akasaka's club, I wonder how far Iori Hashima will go.

"If you ever become successful, don't forget me!"

While making such a joke, Aki Tomoya suddenly realized that someone was in front of him.

He looked up and saw the other person's signature golden twin tails.

Good morning, Ren!

As the good morning greeting reached his ears, Aki Tomoya put down his phone and carefully examined Eriri in front of him.

Eriri seems to have prepared well today.

Looking at Eriri in front of him, Aki Tomoya exclaimed, "You look so beautiful today..."

As he said this, Aki Tomoya looked at himself and said that he was very casual about his preparations.

This comparison made him feel somewhat embarrassed.

Come to think of it, I was the one who invited them, but their preparations turned out to be much better than mine.

Aki Tomo wasn't unprepared, but since he was going out with Eriri, he decided to relax.

At this moment, Eriri's attire, while not quite at the level of a formal outing, was certainly one that she had prepared carefully and diligently.

Compared to you, I'm rather pathetic...

He scratched his head sheepishly, thinking to himself that he should also prepare properly like Eriri before coming.

The other person's new clothes were clearly prepared specifically for this occasion.

This made Aki Tomoya feel somewhat flattered.

"I only prepared a little bit..."

Eriri replied softly.

Then she thought for a moment and said, "Didn't you also wait for me here very early?"

The other party also arrived early, and it's unclear how long they had been waiting there.

If that's the case, then they can cancel each other out.

Eriri thought that would solve the problem.

However, Aki Tomoya considered this to be a matter of course.

He was the one who extended the invitation, and as a male, he would definitely need to arrive in advance to accept the invitation, which is a habit of Aki Tomo's anyway.

"...You've really dazzled me today!"

Aki Tomoya didn't know what to say at first, and could only continue to comment on Eriri's appearance today.

Eriri, who came well-prepared and wearing new clothes, is really cute.

She looked like a princess who had stepped out of a castle.

"It's not as exaggerated as you said."

Eriri scratched her head and replied modestly, but judging from her eyes, she was clearly very happy because of Aki Tomoya's words.

Noticing the joy in the other person's eyes, Aki Tomoya touched his nose.

Then, he looked down at his phone again.

I was just chatting with Iori Hashima, I should tell him I have something to do and we can't talk anymore.