I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

However, this does not include those in the third year of science. Before entering graduate school, they must complete a medical training program and then consider further studies.

"Oh, sorry!"

It was a regret that I couldn't be there for my partner at Keio University's graduation ceremony on the day they graduated.

However, Sayaka Kudo wasn't particularly concerned about this matter.

Considering that today was an important day for Aki Tomoya, she decided to let him off the hook for the time being.

"It's getting late, we should get going."

I checked the time; it was time to head to school.

"Let's go."

Aki Tomoya took Kudo Sayaka's hand and prepared to leave.

Yasuda Auditorium is located on the Hongo Main Campus, which is in Bunkyo Ward.

Their apartment was not far from the university.

However, before going to school, they had to pick up Aki Tomoya's parents.

Besides bringing Sayaka Kudo to today's graduation ceremony, Tomoya Aki must have also invited his parents.

Just like on the day of the entrance ceremony six years ago, there were people from the University of Tokyo holding up signs in the subway station, pointing out the direction of the graduation ceremony venue.

Along the way, there were people providing directions every other street.

As Japan's premier university, its graduation ceremony is just as grand, mirroring the entrance ceremony of the University of Tokyo.

Students and their relatives lined the streets to attend the graduation ceremony.

After meeting up with Aki Tomoya's parents, they went together to the University of Tokyo Hongo Main Campus to attend the university's graduation ceremony.

"Long time no see, Sayaka, you've become more and more beautiful!"

Aki Tomoya's mother really liked Kudo Sayaka, and even earlier, her son had taken his girlfriend to meet them.

"Auntie, I miss you so much too!"

The women had their own topics to discuss, and Aki Tomoya obediently refrained from interfering.

Chapter 418 A Proud Child

On graduation day, most of the male students wore formal attire, while many of the female students chose to attend the ceremony in traditional kimonos.

The atmosphere today is perfect for wearing a lantern hakama.

Most of their lantern hakama were rented, since they were girls' uniforms during the Taisho era.

"The last time I attended such a grand ceremony was when you entered school."

Looking at Aki Tomoya in his graduation gown, his father patted him on the shoulder with a sigh.

Six years ago, I attended my son's entrance ceremony at the Budokan, and now, Aki Tomoya is about to graduate from school and become a doctor.

Although it's just a medical training program, I heard he's going to work at a large private hospital with pretty good benefits. He'll have a decent income and various subsidies even during his medical training, so at least his parents won't have to worry too much about his livelihood.

Let's talk about something more realistic. Since Aki Tomoya attended a national university, their investment in him wasn't actually a huge financial burden.

Going to a private school would really cost a fortune.

He and his wife have become people who can show off their children; no one else's children can compare to theirs.

However, we should still keep a low profile.

But honestly, they were truly relieved. The child didn't require their excessive worry, and they felt much more at ease.

"You and your mother can enjoy your retirement now, hehehe..."

"What are you talking about? Your mother and I are still young, okay!"

The father laughed and scolded.

Walking into the University of Tokyo's Hongo Campus amidst laughter and cheers, I saw graduation ceremony signs everywhere, indicating that the university had made grand preparations for the ceremony.

The orchestra had already entered the Yasuda Auditorium to prepare.

Before the ceremony began, the graduates gathered on the lawn outside the lecture hall for a group photo.

Under the cherry blossom trees not far away, people were also cheering.

Aki Tomoya, along with his parents and Kudo Sayaka, strolled around the campus. After the crowd thinned out on the lawn outside the lecture hall, they took a group photo.

"Aki-kun, the students from Science Class 3 want to take a group photo outside the lecture hall. Are you done yet?"

Just as Aki Tomoya was about to take them to see other places, Majima appeared out of nowhere and found him.

"Excuse me, I'm Mashima Shin, a classmate of Aki-kun. You must be Aki-kun's parents. Perfect timing, there's a group photo coming up later, come join us."

When Majima noticed the people next to Aki Tomoya, he realized who they were. He knew that Kudo Sayaka was Aki Tomoya's lover, and he could easily guess that the other two were Aki Tomoya's family members.

They are from the third year of science, which is the medical school, and they want to take a group photo right next to them. They are still gathering everyone together.

After hearing Majima's words, Aki Tomo led them to the meeting place.

When they arrived at the group photo spot, almost all the students from Class 3 had arrived, and the surrounding area was filled with their classmates and their relatives and friends.

"Takagi-kun, are only your mother and sister here?"

Upon arriving at the destination, Aki Tomoya saw Takagi.

He looked around and saw that Takagi's family had also come to the ceremony, but Takagi's father was not there; only Takagi's mother and sister were present.

"I'd rather only have my mom come here!"

Takagi said irritably, his face slightly darkening, which contrasted sharply with the surrounding atmosphere.

It was alright that his father didn't come, but his mother did. However, what Takagi didn't expect was that his younger sister, Takagi Kokoro, would also come.

That little girl is Takagi's biggest nemesis. Her appearance on graduation day has somewhat affected Takagi's originally happy mood.

"Don't say that. She's still out there, and your sister's been behaving quite well lately, hasn't she?"

"It's only now that I feel scared when I see her."

Takagi's fear of his sister bordered on terror.

Five years later, when he saw his sister again, even though she was now a beautiful high school student with a lovely appearance, Takagi could still see the devil hidden beneath her sweet exterior.

Aki Tomoya shook his head and glanced in Takagi Karen's direction.

The last time I met her, that little girl was a junior high school student; now she's matured quite a bit.

However, Takagi's younger sister is no pushover either.

"It's a pity that Takagi-kun's father didn't come."

At the same time, Majima came over and said something, as if he felt sorry for Takagi.

On graduation day, everyone's family was together. On such an important day, we should enjoy it with our families.

Majima's parents also came, especially his father. As a Keio University alumnus, although it wasn't his first time visiting the University of Tokyo campus, raising a medical student who graduated from the University of Tokyo was something to be proud of.

After all, for Majima's father, Majima was the one who would inherit his mantle and continue the tradition of the medical family.

"What a pity, that old man has an important surgery today, he's his VIP client, ha."

Takagi pursed her lips, not thinking there was anything to regret.

My father couldn't come today because he had surgery scheduled.

Takagi only believed that his father was unable to leave because the patient was his VIP client.

But thinking like this didn't make me feel much better.

No matter how hard he tried to hide it, Aki Tomoya and Majima could still tell that he was very unhappy that his father hadn't come.

"Don't think like that. After all, your father is not only the hospital director, but also a doctor."

Aki Tomoya comforted her.

Takagi smiled indifferently.

"It doesn't matter whether he comes or not, my mom is here anyway. It would be better if that little girl didn't come."

He said this, then looked towards his sister.

Just then, their eyes met, and Takagi's expression changed instantly. He didn't know what he had seen, but his face turned completely dark.

"You wretched little brat, don't you dare fall into my hands!"

He growled through gritted teeth.

Aki Tomoya and Mashima, who were standing nearby, were shocked and had no idea what had just happened.

When they curiously looked towards Takagi Karen's side, not only was she perfectly normal, but Takagi herself seemed to be inexplicably and incompetently erupting in rage.

"Calm down, the photos are about to be taken. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. You don't want to embarrass yourself in your graduation photos, do you?"

Aki Tomoya pressed down on Takagi's shoulder.

Graduation photos are coming up soon. If Takagi keeps this expression, there won't be a chance to regret it once the photos are taken.

"Stop talking, I'm really fed up. Of all the people she could have brought, she had to bring this little girl. I feel like throwing up..."