I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

It's more likely that it should be a book related to their major.

After realizing this, Eriri understood that there was something wrong with what she said.

"That senior's novel is indeed going to be released next month, but I also have a novel I'd like to read."

Aki Tomoya replied casually.

He knew exactly when that famous female writer's novel would be released, but he didn't know the title; he only knew the release date was next month.

The novel that will be released this month, the one that Aki Tomoya has his eye on, is written by Kudo Sayaka.

After returning from Kyoto, it will be close to the release date, so I can go and buy a copy to support it.

"So Tomoya still reads novels!"

When Eriri heard from Aki Tomoya that he was indeed planning to buy a novel, she exclaimed in surprise.

It's as if it's strange that Aki Tomoya would read novels these days.

"...So what do you think I'll be watching?"

"It's probably the kind of thing related to your major, all sorts of medical knowledge, the kind that would make most people's heads spin..."

Eriri smiled.

Her current impression of Aki Tomoya leans towards that of a bookworm.

This is probably because the two years that Aki Tomoya spent preparing for the entrance exam left such a deep impression.

To some, someone who does nothing but prepare for exams is considered a bookworm.

However, the truth is that even after entering university, Aki Tomo did not relax his demands on himself, but most of the time, he still lived like an ordinary person.

"It's like some people always think that people from Tokyo University are just a bunch of bookworms, that's prejudice!"

Aki Tomoya shook his head and chuckled to himself.

It's true that those who get into the University of Tokyo are all top students from their high schools.

However, Aki Tomoya didn't really see many pure bookworms, at least not in the third science class. There were indeed lone wolves and lone rangers, but that was just on the surface. Who knows what they are like outside the third science class?

"Feel sorry……"

Eriri smiled shyly, revealing her cute little tiger teeth.

She then asked curiously, "Rinya probably doesn't read light novels anymore, right? What does he read now?"

Eriri is curious to know what kind of novels Aki Tomoya is currently interested in.

The childhood friend across from me hasn't shown any intention of rekindling her old interests since quitting her job in high school.

She hadn't even read the light novels that she illustrated back then, so she wanted to see what it was that Aki Tomoya was now so interested in.

"It was written by a friend and is based on a true story. I'm very interested in it."

Aki Tomoya replied in the same way.

Sayaka Kudo's novel is about their story at the academy.

He himself appears in it, so I definitely have to go see it.

Moreover, as a close friend who studied together for two years and got into their desired university, he felt obligated to offer his support simply because of their relationship.

"What? I want to see it too!"

"...Do you really want to read it? It's not your type of light novel."

Aki Tomoya muttered to himself, thinking that Eriri probably wouldn't like novels other than light novels.

However, after he finished speaking, Eriri responded with the same words that Aki Tomoya had just said.

"That's prejudice. I'm not just a simple otaku anymore; I still watch other things!"

"That was indeed my fault..."

No longer just a typical homebody...

There's nothing wrong with that. She's now a rising star at the prestigious Tokyo University of the Arts, just like she was in high school. No one would associate her with being a homebody.

"Tell me the title of the book!"

Eriri pressed on with her question.

It seems she's determined to read the same novel as Aki Tomoya.

Aki Tomoya scratched his cheek and replied helplessly, "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, yes, that's the name."

"..."

"What's with that expression? You're not going to lose interest just because you heard the title, are you? You're so honest!"

"No, no, no, I'm not that shallow. It's just that this name gives me a feeling I can't quite describe. I'm actually looking forward to it!"

Whether she is being hypocritical or not, we can't be sure just by looking at Eriri's reaction.

However, he did manage to generate some sales for Sayaka Kudo even before the product was released...

When is the release date?

After Eriri asked about the release date, Aki Tomoya immediately told her the release date.

After learning the release date, Eriri suggested, "Shall we release it together that day?"

"...That day, I made an appointment with someone to go shopping together."

What a coincidence?

How could this be snatched away?

Eriri was a little unconvinced.

Just as she was feeling frustrated, Aki Tomoya said again, "But there were three of us that day, including me. You can come too, if you don't mind."

"Of course I don't mind!"

Eriri replied almost reflexively.

Why should I mind? I'm definitely going. It would be best if the other two people were both guys!

"By the way, that guy's novel is going to be released next month, are you interested?"

"I know that, we'll talk about it later."

Just as Eriri was about to say something, someone walked over and looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression.

"Where are your friends, including Tomoya, who went out to sea?"

Iori Hashima looked puzzled. He went out and made a phone call to someone in the club. How come his sister is missing?

Eriri's breath caught in her throat when she saw Iori Hashima appear beside her.

How could she forget about Iori Hashima?

After glancing over with some resentment, Iori Hashima frowned, realizing that things were not so simple.

"Should I not have come back?"

Iori Hashima looked at Tomoya Aki with some frustration.

Chapter 240 There's Someone in My Suitcase (3/3)

On the night of the 7th, Aki Tomoya met up with Takagi and Majima, and they prepared to go to Kyoto.

"I thought Mashima would bring his girlfriend, it's great that he didn't!"

Takagi looked at Majima, who had only brought luggage, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Takagi-kun, what do you really think of me? Do I look like the kind of person who would do that kind of thing?"

Majima shook his head and laughed.

He would never do such a thing, though he knew in his heart that Takagi was just joking.

However, that kind of crazy tactic sounds really problematic.

"No, no, no, the main problem is that if you bring your girlfriend, our trip to Kyoto won't be as fun. There will be times when one person is missing, and it would be really difficult if our trio couldn't all be together."

Takagi shook his head, still speaking with an air of seriousness.

It's not fun if one of the three men has a girlfriend.

The other two people will try their best to take care of the couple.

"Actually, my girlfriend is in the suitcase."

The atmosphere became strangely unsettling after Majima uttered a single sentence.

Aki Tomoya exclaimed "Huh?" with a pleading look on his face, and said, "Stop it already, you're so serious, I'm really starting to suspect you've done something to your girlfriend..."

"It's true. I always bring my girlfriend with me when I travel, and this time is no exception."

Majima's serious expression was flawless, especially when paired with his devoted and affectionate tone.

Even Takagi couldn't help but shiver and quickly said, "You should stop right now!"

That's enough! When Majima says a joke like that, it almost sounds like a real joke.