I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Bo Island pouted as she asked, her expression somewhat unfair.

Upon hearing this, Aki Tomoya smiled sheepishly.

He was simply surprised that Bo Island would appear at sea.

"No, I'm so happy to see you!"

When was the last time I met this junior?

Aki Tomoya couldn't quite remember.

She even felt embarrassed because she couldn't go to the CM doujinshi convention after being invited by the other party last time.

I'm quite happy to see this junior schoolmate here. Thinking about it carefully, it's something I should have expected that Iori would take me out to sea.

"I'm so happy to see my senior again, and it made the trip to sea so exciting!"

A smile appeared on Bo Island's face as he set sail.

This junior high school student is currently working as an illustrator in her brother Iori Hashima's club, while also taking over Eriri's place in the art club at Toyonosaki Academy, where Eriri has already graduated.

Under Iori Hashima's tutelage, she and her brother, a sibling duo, have gradually gained more influence in the club Iori Hashima currently belongs to.

That guy did a lot of things after he ran away from Akane Akasaka's club.

What impressed Aki Tomoya the most was that this person intentionally or unintentionally showed off his sister.

As for the other things he mentioned, Aki Tomo couldn't quite remember them.

"Where's your brother?"

When asked the same question again, Aki Tomoya looked around but did not see his brother, who had gone out to sea with Hashima.

His sister, Bo Island, was out at sea here, but her brother was nowhere to be seen.

Aki Tomoya wondered if Hashima Iori would stand him up.

If Aki Tomoya really was stood up by Hashima Iori, and that person even sent his sister Hashima to the sea to cover for him, then the chances of Aki Tomoya being stood up by men recently are quite high.

First, I was stood up by Yoshihiko Kamigo. Now, I hope I'm not stood up by Iori Hashima again?

"My brother is behind me, he should be catching up soon, right?"

Bo Island answered with a somewhat uncertain tone.

It seems she's left Iori Hashima far behind.

"You lost Iori?"

Aki Tomoya couldn't help but laugh.

"As we walked, I lost track of my brother!"

She explained it this way.

It seems she doesn't want to take the blame anymore.

Let's just assume that Iori Hashima lost her, rather than that she walked too fast and shook off Iori Hashima.

After Iori Hashima caught up from behind, the guy avoided her sister Hashima and went out to sea, complaining quietly to Tomoya Aki.

"She walked way too fast, Tomoya-senpai!"

Iori Hashima's complaints made Tomoya Aki want to laugh but dare not, and he could only suppress his laughter.

Being left behind by his younger sister was very upsetting for Iori Hashima, the older brother.

After watching my sister get off the subway, I gradually quickened my pace. I really didn't know what to say.

Finally, he simply slowed down and strolled over.

"Stop talking, I'm relieved you didn't stand me up..."

"What? You get stood up too?!"

Iori Hashima looked at Tomoya Aki in surprise, amused by his words.

"It's not like other people can't suddenly have something come up. If someone has something to do and can't come, what can I do?"

He first rolled his eyes at his friend Iori Hashima, and then Tomoya Aki replied helplessly.

The way Iori Hashima reacted just now made it sound like Tomoya Aki was some special person, that no one could stand him up, or that such a thing didn't exist...

"I don't know how to do that. I'll come right away as soon as you call me!"

Iori Hashima said this with an air of seriousness, but it immediately drew boos from Tomoya Aki.

This guy is exaggerating, but in reality, he's a very busy person.

"When I first asked you, didn't you say that I must make an appointment in advance next time and that you would check my schedule before deciding? Is it different now?"

Aki Tomoya still clearly remembers the tone of Iori Hashima's voice at that time.

"Don't say that. You mentioned you're going to Kyoto soon. What are your plans for the trip?"

Aki Tomoya had only casually mentioned his trip to Kyoto to Hashima Iori.

I don't know if he just mentioned it casually or if he really took it to heart.

"I was just along with a friend and got a ride on the side."

He had only mentioned going to Kyoto, but he wouldn't reveal the reason why.

"That's great, you still have time to go to Kyoto. I'm different; I only go to other places because of work."

"You can curse me to have bad luck in Kyoto, that might make me feel much better!"

"No way! I'm not that kind of person. If something happens to you in Kyoto, I won't take the blame, hehehe!"

The two joked with each other.

Just then, Izumi Hashima, who had been placed aside, tugged at her brother's clothes with some dissatisfaction, as if to say, please don't ignore her.

Iori Hashima gave her a helpless look.

"My dear sister, why don't you go and talk to the person next to me..."

Iori Hashima had some doubts.

At the same time, he was also somewhat unable to resist his sister's current expression.

There's nothing we can do; that's just how his sister is.

"Oh, right, Tomoya..."

As if remembering something, Iori Hashima turned to look at Tomoya Aki.

"Huh? What?"

"You haven't forgotten what I told you, have you?"

He seemed a little nervous as he said this, as he was very concerned about what he had discussed with Aki Tomoya on the phone.

Aki Tomoya was taken aback for a moment, then hesitated for half a second before realizing what the other person was referring to.

"Eri Kashiwagi, I know, I'll ask her for you."

Iori Hashima has prepared a new project and plans to ask Eriri to be the illustrator and character designer.

However, he didn't think he could get Eriri to come.

It wasn't because Eriri was arrogant; it was because he was self-aware and knew that Eriri looked down on him.

Therefore, this matter can only be handled by Aki Tomoya.

"Speaking of which, I asked her right after you told me that night, and I also mentioned that I wanted to come out with you today. She's really slow; she hasn't arrived yet. When she gets here, you can tell her again."

When Iori Hashima mentioned this, he spoke with Eriri that very night. When she asked why, he said that when he made plans to hang out with Iori Hashima, she casually mentioned asking him for help.

Of course, Aki Tomoya did say some good things about Hashima Iori.

"Did you manage to get her to come out? Perfect, I owe you a huge favor!"

"No, I can't guarantee she'll agree. Don't get too excited yet..."

"That's not true at all. With you putting in a good word for me, there won't be any problem!"

Iori Hashima looked at Tomoya Aki with great delight.

It seemed she was certain that with Aki Tomoya's help, Eriri would agree to his request.

Before receiving a concrete reply from Eriri, Iori Hashima had already noted down this favor.

Aki Tomoya and Eriri are childhood friends. If he puts in a good word for them and helps out, it'll definitely work!

Iori Hashima thought to herself, if Eriri could help out with the new project, at least the initial attention would be guaranteed, and many otaku would come because of Kashiwagi Eri's name.

"Rinya, why don't you..."

"No need to talk!"

Aki Tomoya knew what Hashima Iori was up to again. This guy was clearly trying to push his luck and, while Kasumigaoka Utaha was still popular, he might as well pull off another double sword combination.

However, Aki Tomoya would never agree to that. Not to mention his current relationship with Kasumigaoka Utaha, more importantly, that great writer senior is currently busy with her career transition.