I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Chapter 236 I'm Not a Wingman! (1/?)

When I was talking to Eriri before, I heard that he was going to come out, so I asked if we could go together.

Aki Tomo didn't refuse, after all, Hashima Iori was still thinking about how to get Eriri's help.

He said the right things, but whether Eriri ultimately agrees or not is up to her.

Because Eriri was also there, after Iori and Izumi from Hashima arrived and met up with Tomokazu Aki, they weren't in a hurry to leave.

Eriri arrived about five or six minutes later.

However, what was unexpected was that she was accompanied by another person.

"Kato-san?"

Good morning, Aki-kun.

Beside Eriri is Megumi Kato, whose long hair, which has gradually grown out, is now tied in a ponytail. She is wearing a white dress and looks very refreshing.

Aki Tomoya looked at Kato Megumi with some surprise, finding it unexpected that she would appear here.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Kato Megumi's eyes at that moment.

She was called out by Eriri.

At first, she didn't know what was going on, but now that she saw Iori Hashima and Hashima going out to sea with Tomoya Aki, she understood.

As if to avoid awkwardness, Eriri felt it wouldn't be good to come alone, so she called her along.

Aside from a helpless laugh, Kato Megumi had already decided to simply be a passerby and quietly stand by.

Anyway, it's pretty much the same as before. Even if I'm called out by female friends, I'll just end up following behind them without making a sound.

However, if possible, Kato Megumi would like to tell Eriri that she is not the other side's wingman, unable to detect firepower or gather intelligence on the enemy.

"I apologize for disturbing you."

"I didn't mean to bother you. Nobody here is unwelcoming to Kato-kun... This is my high school classmate, Kato Megumi... And these two are my best friend from middle school, Hashima Iori, and her younger sister, Hashima Izumi, who is now studying at Toyonosaki Academy, our junior."

There's no such thing as disturbing anyone.

Kato Megumi's appearance did not bother anyone.

It was quite surprising that Eriri would bring her along.

For the first two years of high school, Aki Tomoya and Eriri were not in the same class.

They were put in the same class in their final year of high school, and it was then that Eriri officially met Megumi Kato.

Although their relationship was better than that of ordinary classmates, and could be considered as friends, to be honest, their relationship was not that good; it could only be described as ordinary.

In fact, even Megumi Kato herself was surprised that Eriri would contact her, especially since she wanted to see her high school classmate, Tomoya Aki.

During their final year of high school, Eriri's feelings for Aki Tomoya were clear to Kato Megumi, who knew it all too well.

If it were just the two of them, this blonde young lady probably wouldn't have invited anyone else.

"Hello, Kato-senpai!"

The boatmen from Po Island greeted each other politely as they sailed out to sea.

Apart from Iori Hashima, everyone present was from Toyonosaki Academy.

"Hello."

He first responded with a sentence, and then exchanged greetings with Iori Hashima.

Upon hearing that Kato Megumi was a law student at the Fuzagawa University, Hashima Iori exclaimed in surprise, her exaggerated manner making people laugh.

"Rinya, the people you know now are all ruthless!"

Aki Tomoya didn't want to pay attention to such exaggerated claims from Hashima Iori.

At that moment, Hashima Izumi walked up to Eriri and greeted her, "Good morning, Kashiwagi Eri-sensei!"

When Eriri was called Kashiwagi Eri, she quickly said, "Don't call me that, just call me by my normal name!"

"Then... Sawamura-senpai?"

"Yes, this is good!"

Forget Kashiwagi Eri, now there's only Eriri!

But then again, so this is where you can go out to sea from Po Island...

This junior is also a bit troublesome.

"It's rare for Aki-kun to have free time."

While chatting with Eriri on the boat trip off the coast of Hashima Island, Kato Megumi looked at Aki Tomoya with a wistful expression.

Her words left Aki Tomoya somewhat frustrated.

"I still have plenty of free time!"

The busiest time was during the summer vacation, and Aki Tomoya suspected that it was during the summer vacation that he left a deep impression on them.

You should know that after the start of the semester, he only went to his part-time job at UDI two or three days a week, and he had plenty of time to arrange the rest of the time.

"Speaking of which, it's rare for Sawamura-kun to think of me. Is there anything you'd like to say, Aki-kun?"

"...Wasn't it the same at the art museum last time?"

That's what they say, and Eriri even remembered her at the art museum last time, but to be honest, that was two months ago.

"Last time I knew in advance that Aki-kun was going back, but this time I only found out he was there when I arrived. The result is the same. Am I a wingman?"

Kato Megumi spoke softly, quite frankly in front of Aki Tomoya.

"Kato-kun, you really are outspoken."

The other party's frankness left Aki Tomoya unsure how to respond.

Should he comfort Kato Megumi, who was being used as a wingman by Eriri?

But Eriri might not actually be using her as a wingman...

"Is it that I don't need to say so many polite things in front of Aki-kun, or does Aki-kun just prefer to be more formal?"

"...Kato-kun, I really don't know whether it was right or wrong to suggest to you that you try applying for the law school."

At this moment, Aki Tomoya replied half-jokingly.

Now a law student, Kato Megumi exudes a much stronger aura than the girl who used to be completely invisible in class. In an instant, it was as if we saw two extreme contrasts.

Speaking of law, it was Aki Tomoya who suggested that we set our sights higher and try the law school at Shinazugawa University.

As a result, Kato Megumi is becoming more and more powerful, and it's hard to say whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.

"Should I say that he's destined to be a prosecutor?"

"...Honestly, is Aki-kun not in the mood for dating right now, or is he more interested in the human body?"

Kato Megumi's question was quite sharp, leaving Aki Tomoya speechless for a moment.

While he was still in a daze, Eriri had already moved closer.

Just as Aki Tomoya was about to answer, Eriri asked curiously, "What? Are you two whispering to each other?"

"No, I was just talking to Aki about his work at the research institute."

Kato Megumi smiled slightly, her previous aura completely gone, as if it had never existed, making Aki Tomoya think it was an illusion.

"Research institute... Speaking of which, will Tomoya be able to manage his part-time job after the start of the semester?"

Eriri asked with some concern.

Balancing academic studies and part-time work is no easy feat.

"After the start of the semester, I will only go to help out occasionally each week, and I am taking a break this month so I don't have to go to the research institute."

"Take a break this month..."

In other words, the other party will have more time this month?

Chapter 237 Do Me a Favor (2/?)

Eriri thought about it and realized that not having to work part-time meant that her childhood friend, Aki Tomoya, would have more free time this month.

Furthermore, they also said they would be taking a break this month...

We accidentally captured some important information!

Is it because of that?

At this moment, Kato Megumi asked a question.

Unlike Eriri, she was someone who paid attention to current events, and she had heard about some of the important events that had happened recently.

"Kato-kun, you're referring to the same thing, right... You know about it too?"

"Our lecturer loves to digress and complain about the flaws in the country's laws, saying that sending those scum to hell requires the Minister of Justice to sign off on it, which is hopeless... These are his exact words."

Kato Megumi replied in the same sarcastic tone that Aki Tomoya was most familiar with.

She also knew something about what happened to him at UDI.