I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

But what about capital?

If it were Kasumigaoka Utaha's previous prepared new project plan, Eriri might still have wavered. But now, without even an outline, how can she possibly imagine the story based on just a preliminary male lead character design?

Moreover, just looking at the male lead's character, Eriri's stomach really hurts.

In fact, Kasumigaoka Utaha had been preparing all along, writing from the middle of last month until the end of Golden Week.

She has discarded countless sheets of paper; she finds more inspiration in handwriting than typing on a computer.

The mother at home was also complaining about the piles of discarded manuscripts in Kasumigaoka Utaha's room.

I racked my brains to come up with a story, but I was never satisfied with it. I rebuilt the outline and abandoned it more than once, and I only ever had one character who was somewhat complete.

The inspiration from that day hadn't completely faded from her mind. Kasumigaoka Utaha wanted to write a good story, but unlike last time, she wanted to break the lie of love!

It was precisely the obstacles and challenges encountered along the way that gave Kasumigaoka Utaha a new direction.

As long as you grasp that spark of inspiration and break through it, the story can begin to take shape.

So what is the most important thing for a light novel?

Character design, illustration!

Excellent character designs and illustrations, paired with an excellent story, are truly captivating.

Therefore, Eriri absolutely has to fight for it!

"Ah!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha's delicate eyelashes trembled slightly, and a confident smile gradually appeared on her face.

Under Eriri's astonished gaze, she stepped forward and grabbed Eriri's hand, saying with unwavering confidence, "I will create an unparalleled story, so I need you, Kashiwagi Eri!"

Setting aside her past prejudices against Eriri, as a creator, Kasumigaoka Utaha yearns for Eriri's hands immensely.

At this moment, Eriri was completely defeated in terms of momentum!

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Chapter 35 The Failed Adult (A Belated Bonus Chapter!)

The Golden Week holiday has passed, but for those preparing for exams, nothing has really changed. At least for Aki Tomoya, his schedule remains largely the same.

Compared to those who had a blast during Golden Week, Aki Tomoya doesn't need to adjust his routine because his schedule is already quite regular; in fact, he might even want to push himself harder.

During Golden Week, traveling back and forth between school, Aomine Academy, and home, Aki Tomoya's life is gradually becoming more and more uneventful.

But in reality, things around him did change.

For example, the school gained an extra teacher.

It's not that it's surprising that a private school has multiple teachers, but that a school like Aomine Academy, whose economic situation has only recently improved slightly, can still afford to hire additional tutors.

This matter truly brought a sense of joy to Aki Tomoya.

Aki Tomoya really liked this place after spending a month with Mr. Tsubota.

It may not occupy a small area like other famous academies in a place like Tokyo, but it is located in an inconspicuous place in the metropolis. Academies of this size can be found everywhere.

But there is a good teacher here, and Aki Tomoya respects this teacher from the bottom of his heart.

In Aki Tomoya's mind, among the teachers he can recall, there will be one more face like Mr. Tsubota.

The fact that the school was able to afford another tutor not only indicates that the school's financial situation had improved, but also relieved Mr. Tsubota's burden.

Although Qingfeng Academy is small, with only a dozen or so students, the teaching methods vary depending on each student's target university. How much effort does he put into teaching each student?

In Mr. Tsubota, Aki Tomoya saw his ability to adapt his teaching methods to different students and create different plans for each one, because his responsibility was to get the students here into their desired universities.

It's not just the students who are under pressure when preparing for exams; the teachers who are responsible for teaching them are also on edge while receiving the trust of each student.

Aki Tomoya saw the shadow of his high school homeroom teacher from his previous life in the sense of responsibility revealed by Mr. Tsubota. However, unlike Mr. Tsubota, his homeroom teacher had a bit of a temper and was a typical person with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

In short, the school having a new tutor is a good thing in every respect.

This indicates that the school's operations are improving.

On the other hand, Mr. Tsubota will be relieved of a lot of pressure, and the extra energy will allow him to improve the quality of his teaching. This is good news for students, teachers, and the school as a whole.

Seeing that Aomine Academy was doing well, Aki Tomoya became more confident in getting into the University of Tokyo.

"Let me introduce you to our new tutor, Ms. Harumi Junko! She will be working with me to provide you with tutoring and assistance from now on!"

As the pillar of Aomine Academy, Mr. Tsubota, carrying the banner, took advantage of the brief break when the students had just arrived to introduce the new tutor, Junko Harumi, to them.

Mr. Tsubota's tone was quite formal, as if he were properly acting as a qualified senior at a time like this.

"Harumi-sensei, please!"

After he finished speaking, he extended his hand in a gesture of invitation, indicating that Junko Harumi could begin her self-introduction.

Harumi Junko took a deep breath, stepped forward, and put on the best smile she had seen recently on her sweet face, saying, "I am Harumi Junko. From now on, I will be providing academic tutoring for you all with Mr. Tsubota. Please take good care of me!"

Pah pah pah pah——

Just clap your hands and that's it!

After the self-introductions, everyone returned to their places and got into the swing of things, while Mr. Tsubota quietly introduced each student in the academy to Junko Harumi.

Aki Tomoya pushed up his glasses, wondering how to describe his impression of his new tutor...

They don't seem like the type of people who would work in a private academy like this!

From the expensive clothes, one could get a preliminary understanding of the other party's family background.

Despite coming from a privileged family, he ended up working in a small town.

Her sweet appearance is a plus, and she may also have a good family background, but she exudes an aura of a loser from time to time.

He has an outstanding appearance, but looks as颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a sense of listlessness, apathy, or decadence) as a middle-aged man.

Beneath this subtle sense of incongruity, Junko Harumi, the new tutor, truly seems to be brimming with negative energy.

Rather than attributing the school's improved business to a better situation, Aki Tomoya feels more that someone took pity on her and gave her a job.

But if Junko Harumi comes from a well-off family, should she accept this charity?

Aki Tomoya was a little confused; perhaps the person was there to experience life.

If you ignore Junko Harumi's outstanding appearance, she's actually not much different from those unsuccessful office workers.

"Eh, Tokyo University?!"

Suddenly, at that moment, Junko Harumi's surprised voice rang out, her expression one of unbelievable astonishment.

The question is, how many people in the entire Seihō Academy aspire to get into the University of Tokyo?

The answer is undoubtedly that only Aki Tomoya applied to private universities; almost all the other students applied to private universities.

This is a very real issue. To get into a public university, you need to study seven subjects, while to get into a private university, you only need to prepare for the exams set by the relevant department within the university.

Of course, what surprised Junko Harumi was the University of Tokyo!

It seems suspicious that someone from such a private school would choose to apply to universities like Tokyo University. Is this school deceiving its students?

It's no wonder that Junko Harumi was so surprised. Having failed the entrance exam for Tokyo University and become a loser, she understood the twists and turns and hardships involved in achieving this goal better than most people.

"Please keep your voice down, Harumi-sensei!"

Mr. Tsubota quickly tried to calm Junko Harumi down, but his heart was filled with worry, unlike his outward composure.

Was hiring this Harumi-sensei teacher in front of the company really the right decision for the president?

According to what he learned from the president, the teacher Harumi in front of him was the kind of person who had nowhere else to turn.

It's no wonder that Junko Harumi, who unconsciously exudes a melancholic aura at any time and place, was dismissed by the previous school.

But adults who fail like this are not uncommon; it's just a matter of whether she can seize the opportunity given to her.

"sorry!"

Harumi Junko realized her lapse in composure, while also glancing out of the corner of her eye at Aki Tomoya, who remained unmoved by the commotion.

Having never experienced true love, with a failing career, and having lost her purpose in life after failing the entrance exam for Tokyo University, Junko Harumi couldn't help but lament her tragic life.

If she lost her job before the Golden Week holiday and suffered a miserable Golden Week afterward, and then, despite accepting the kindness of the elderly, she still repeats the same path of failure, then perhaps her life has been a complete failure!

At this very moment, in Aomine Academy, Harumi Junko suddenly realized that even here, she was still the biggest loser, no longer daring to have any expectations, lost and bewildered.

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Chapter 36: Sorrow System

Harumi Junko, 31 years old, has an air of decadence that often emanates from her, contrary to her outstanding appearance.

At first glance, she appears to be a beautiful woman, but upon closer inspection, one discovers that she is the kind of woman who is unfortunate.

With her life goals seemingly lost and her despondent attitude, Junko Harumi is no different from other people who are down on their luck in society.

"Dongda, is this really not a scam?"