I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

"My daughter, you can't rely on me all the time. You have to rely on yourself gradually. Now you can just get to A!"

Sayuri Sawamura thought to herself, deciding to use only her eyes to help her daughter.

She had told Eriri what to do countless times, and if Eriri still didn't know what to do at this point, Sayuri Sawamura was at her wit's end.

Let's just wait and see how things develop, and see just how far our daughter Eriri is capable of.

"There's no other way but to go!"

Eriri bit her lip, and her blank gaze slowly hardened.

There's nothing more to say now; the person is there, and we can't stand still.

"on!"

Eriri looked again at the place where Aki Tomoya was.

When she looked over again, she froze again—the person was gone!

She quickly began searching and soon found that familiar figure again.

The vehicles on the road had stopped, pedestrians were crossing the street, and Aki Tomoya was walking towards the other side of the street.

Seeing this, Eriri knew she couldn't linger any longer and had to act immediately. Otherwise, once the other person was gone and disappeared from sight, she wouldn't be able to be sure if she would ever see them again.

Having made up her mind, Eriri quickly walked up to catch up with Aki Tomoya.

Meanwhile, Aki Tomoya was unaware that there was a girl following him from behind, as he was chatting with Majima about things at the hotel.

"Takagi-kun is alone in the hotel. I wonder how he is doing. It's a pity I can't see his interesting expressions..."

Majima was still thinking about the despair on Takagi's face when they left.

Without their company, Takagi is now facing her blind date alone.

That person usually seems braver than anyone else, it's surprising that they have a phobia of blind dates!

This incident is enough to give Aki Tomoya and Mashima plenty of reason to joke about it for a while.

The two strolled leisurely through the streets of Kyoto. They had just left the hotel and hadn't yet decided where to go, so they were just wandering around to pass the time.

Eriri had already crossed the street, but Aki Tomoya was still in sight.

Seeing that they weren't walking fast, Eriri quickly caught up with them.

"Aki-kun, is someone calling you?"

Majima suddenly turned to Aki Tomoya, who was standing next to him, and asked him a question.

The latter frowned. "Is there?"

He couldn't help but prick up his ears, as if someone was indeed calling his name.

Chapter 253 Please step up your game! (6/6)

While chatting idly with Mashima, Aki Tomoya didn't notice anyone calling him, as his attention was entirely focused on this place.

But after Majima reminded him, he listened carefully and heard faint sounds.

And the voice sounded very familiar.

This surprised Aki Tomoya, who was amazed that he actually knew someone in Kyoto.

Stopping in place, Aki Tomoya turned around and looked behind him.

When he saw the pair of golden ponytails, he was stunned.

"Eiriri?!"

Aki Tomoya stared in astonishment at Eriri, who was walking quickly towards him.

How could his childhood sweetheart be in Kyoto?

For a moment, Aki Tomoya's expression became somewhat complicated.

Because of the extra label he found on himself at the Takagi family home, Aki Tomoya's feelings upon seeing Eriri are now quite complex.

Seeing that Aki Tomoya had stopped and recognized her, Eriri's heart began to race.

She slowed her pace, took a deep breath, and then said to Aki Tomoya, "I finally saw you, but I called you for ages and you completely ignored me!"

The seemingly coquettish tone didn't elicit much of a reaction from Aki Tomoya, but it did make Majima, who was standing next to him, raise an eyebrow.

Mashima glanced at Eriri, then at Aki Tomoya.

He asked in a low voice, "Your girlfriend?"

"How could that be... my childhood sweetheart."

Aki Tomoya glanced back at Majima helplessly.

Upon hearing that Eriri was his childhood friend, Majima exclaimed in surprise.

"So it was her..."

Last night they were all demanding that Aki Tomoya confess, and now they've finally seen his childhood friend, the rich girl.

A blonde mixed-race child, the Sawamura family, Majima understands.

"It seems I shouldn't bother you, as you and Takagi-kun are both busy today."

As Majima spoke, regardless of what Aki Tomoya might say, he left with a subtle smile before preparing to depart.

Majima realized he wasn't cut out for it, and that if he stayed any longer, he'd just be a third wheel.

He has no interest in doing boring things like being a light bulb.

It would be better to be sensible now and give the two of them some space.

"Hey!"

"Goodbye, Aki-kun, have fun!"

Aki Tomoya's shouts did not stop Mashima; he left without hesitation.

Eriri was truly touched by her childhood friend's thoughtfulness, but unfortunately, she couldn't show it.

Therefore, she could only pay homage to Majima with her eyes.

"Honestly, I wonder what that guy is thinking this time..."

Aki Tomoya pursed his lips.

That guy was something else; he just packed his bags and left without a second thought.

Turning to look at Eriri again, Aki Tomoya pondered for a moment before asking curiously, "You've come to Kyoto too?"

I never expected to run into Eriri here.

At the same time, Aki Tomo was also very curious as to why Eriri had come to Kyoto.

Eriri smiled and said, "You didn't expect that, did you? I'm also visiting Kyoto!"

I really didn't expect that...

Aki Tomoya muttered to himself.

Although there's nothing wrong with running into Eriri here, Aki Tomoya doesn't seem particularly happy at this moment, perhaps because of what happened last night.

In short, my feelings are still somewhat complicated.

"I never expected to actually run into you in Kyoto, what a coincidence!"

Eriri sighed.

Just a short while ago, she was still thinking about how she could meet Aki Tomoya.

But the opportunity came so quickly. Just as he was thinking about Aki Tomoya, the other party appeared in his field of vision.

This really feels like God is taking care of me.

What you wish for comes true...

"What a coincidence, Eriri, you're also in Kyoto, and we even bump into each other..."

Aki Tomo never expected such a chance encounter.

But after colliding with it at this moment, I was deeply moved.

In a city as big as Kyoto, to meet someone on the street by such a coincidence can only be described as fate.

"I had wondered if I would run into Tomoya in Kyoto, and I actually did!"

Eriri was delighted to run into Aki Tomoya there.

Although, if it weren't for her mother's arrangement, she would never have come to Kyoto.

While grateful to her mother for bringing her to Kyoto, Eriri also reminded herself that she really couldn't waste such a good opportunity.

Back in Tokyo, getting a date with Tomoya Aki was a matter of luck.

"Did you come to Kyoto alone?"

Aki Tomoya looked around, but couldn't find anyone.