I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

It's impossible not to be moved. Back then, she was also a reader who had similar longing and admiration for Kasumi Shiko after being recommended "Love Metronome" by Aki Tomoya.

Collaborate with emerging and popular light novel authors.

Eri Kashiwagi's move to the mainland and her collaboration with Shizuko Kasumi is certainly a topic of considerable discussion.

Of course, Eriri is thinking about it as a creator, not about causing a sensation in the industry.

Eri Kashiwagi and Shiko Kasumi, a perfect match?

It sounds pretty good, Eriri is a little tempted...

"No, no, no, I almost wavered. We must not let our guard down until we figure out what that woman is planning to do!"

Eriri instantly snapped back to reality, clutching her head and reminding herself not to be fooled by Kasumigaoka Utaha's current appearance.

"Unless she kneels down and begs me!"

To show her determination, Eriri thought to herself.

Not only that, she actually started fantasizing.

Eriri smiled foolishly, imagining Kasumigaoka Utaha kneeling at her feet.

"Hey hey hey..."

Chapter 24 Did you study today?

Before Golden Week, Aki Tomoya's schedule did not change much. He would spend his club activities at the school library reading and doing exercises, or go to the cram school.

No matter where you are, school libraries are never short of people who are striving for excellence.

Aki Tomoya isn't the only one preparing for university entrance exams.

Many students also stay at school to study after school.

Watching too much anime makes you think that high school students in other countries are just playing around.

That's actually a fact, isn't it? University isn't the only way out.

After all, many students go straight into the workforce after high school, so there's nothing wrong with enjoying life.

Similarly, club activities play a significant role in Japan. In high schools that emphasize sports, such as baseball, students arrive at school before dawn to participate in club training in pursuit of the dream of reaching Koshien.

Then it's different for those who plan to go to university. There isn't as much pressure in regular high school, where the focus is on getting into a good university. But the pressure in regular high school is different. Anyone who wants to get into a good university needs to attend a private school in addition to studying on campus.

People who become successful entirely through self-study are extremely rare. These people probably refer to someone like Kasumigaoka Utaha, who writes light novels at the same time.

If education were truly relaxed, there wouldn't be so many cram schools in Japan. Even the cram school that Aki Tomoya attends now, even if it's cheaper than other cram schools, still costs a painful amount for three days a week per semester.

But Aki Tomo had no choice; what could he do without money? He still hasn't been able to sell all of his treasures.

If he had the money, he would love to find a famous academy and attend six days a week, but even with family support, the burden of attending such an academy would probably be beyond the reach of most families.

However, to be fair, Mr. Tsubota of Aomine Academy was indeed a good teacher and provided him with many valuable suggestions.

The so-called relaxed education is indeed quite relaxed for those who do not intend to take university as their path, but for those who are preparing to take the university entrance exam, it is simply a joke.

"Tsk!"

Aki Tomoya put down his pen and took off his glasses to relax his dry eyes.

Looking around, he found himself alone in the library again, and the hour hand on his wristwatch was almost seven o'clock.

Leaning back in his seat, Aki Tomoya let out a long sigh and rubbed his neck.

I used the last bit of time to start grading the answers.

For Aki Tomoya, studying is like finding an old flame. Relive the past through memories, and then reconnect with those old flames. It's not such a boring thing.

Sitting alone in a corner of the library, Aki Tomoya was grading answers when time had already passed the library's closing time.

The soft-spoken girl who works as the librarian is already waiting at the door with the key in hand. Every time, she wants to take the initiative to remind Aki Tomoya that it's closing time, since even club members usually leave school around this time.

"That...that..."

The girl wanted to step forward and remind her, but the sound she made was softer than a mosquito's buzz.

Given how serious Aki Tomoya looks, wouldn't it be too impolite to go up to him now?

And it doesn't seem like a big deal to be delayed a little, so the girl chose to compromise and could only wait patiently.

However, Aki Tomo didn't keep her waiting for long. About two minutes later, he had already packed his things and came over.

"Sorry, I forgot the time again."

Aki Tomoya apologized, saying that he had originally planned to finish before closing time, but he had gone too far.

The girl quickly shook her head, repeatedly indicating that there was no need to be so polite.

With Aki Tomoya's departure, the library became completely deserted.

Night had fallen over the Tokyo area, and Aki Tomoya was probably one of the last people to leave school.

"Golden Week".

Looking at the dazzling lights of the city, Aki Tomoya suddenly remembered that Golden Week was just around the corner.

Those consecutive days off meant no need to go to school. If it were the old Aki Tomoya, he would probably have spent all day at home reading novels, watching anime, and playing bishoujo games.

Unfortunately, he doesn't have much time to relax now.

Even if you don't have to go to school, you still have to attend the private school as usual.

Spending the whole day at the academy is better than studying alone at home, since there are tutors there.

He would get home before 7:30, eat, take a shower, and then go upstairs to his room to study until around 2:00 AM. He needed to have a thorough chat with his old flames to get them all back together.

The phrase "you are in me, and I am in you" might sound a bit cheesy, but Tomoya Aki genuinely hopes to achieve that "you and I are inseparable" effect.

A typical day for Aki Tomoya ends the moment he lies down in bed and closes his eyes.

This is pretty much how I spent the first month after school started: constantly adjusting, establishing a routine, appropriately increasing study time, and preserving rest time to keep my mind clear.

The next day, in order to maintain his attendance, Aki Tomoya went to school early.

"Toyosaki!"

“Go, go, go!”

The club members, led by their seniors, shouted during their morning training.

They were the most energetic one early in the morning.

As you enter the campus, you can faintly hear music coming from the band section.

After parking his bicycle, Akito entered the teaching building, opened the shoe locker, and leisurely changed into his indoor shoes.

The students on duty for the day arrived in the classroom before him.

"Good morning, Kato-san."

Good morning, An Yi.

Kato Megumi responded to Aki Tomoya's morning greeting with polite language.

Because she had to do her cleaning duty, Kato Megumi arrived much earlier than usual. She finished her duties all by herself, and she didn't think that the first student to arrive in the classroom besides her would notice her.

However, the morning greetings came earlier than Kato Megumi had expected.

Kato Megumi moved her calm eyes and noticed that Aki Tomoya had taken out his books and was studying on his own. She then consciously left the area where Aki Tomoya would notice her.

"My classmate will be a student at the University of Tokyo."

Kato Megumi sighed inwardly.

She was just sighing; having a future student from the University of Tokyo as a classmate seemed pretty good.

If Aki Tomoya really gets into the University of Tokyo, he'll definitely be the center of attention at the class reunion.

"Whether in the past or now, I am always the focus of attention."

Kato Megumi calmly remarked that Aki Tomoya's reputation at school had not diminished at all; on the contrary, his new goal had made him the subject of even more discussion.

Only she and Aki Tomoya were in the class; the other students were still on their way to school.

Bored, Kato Megumi now only passes the time by observing that special boy in her class.

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Chapter 25 I Didn't See Anything

"Rinya, what are your plans for Golden Week?"

During lunch break, on the way to the cafeteria, Yoshihiko Uego asked Tomoya Aki a question.

"Study at home, study at home, study at home..."

When asked about his schedule, Aki Tomoya revealed the plans he had already made.

Kagami Yoshihiko, standing beside him, twitched the corner of his mouth and said with a wry smile, "Looking at you now, why do I feel so ashamed?"

"Don't say that."