I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

But Professor Yano told him to hurry up, and those two words, "hurry up," gave Aki Tomoya a glimmer of hope.

Perhaps, thanks to the professor's favor, he might even be able to get his doctorate ahead of schedule.

Similarly, Aki Tomoya was well aware that he also needed to meet Professor Yano's standards to work with his colleagues.

Otherwise, some things would simply be a waste of time.

Later, Professor Yano also gave him some advice, such as that he should prepare for the graduate school entrance exam in the remaining two months and not wait until next year.

This gave Aki Tomoya a real headache.

He really didn't have much time left.

You should know that Aki Tomoya never thought he would be entering graduate school so soon, even if it was just as a nominal position.

Fortunately, he did not stop learning during these two years.

There's a lot of work to do at the hospital, but for two years I can't go anywhere else but the hospital, so I have to find something to do.

"Now Dr. Yoshida is right, I have to write a good paper."

For him, the dissertation is the key to whether he can obtain a master's degree first and then pursue a doctorate if he can complete the preliminary courses in advance.

And it's not just one piece; you have to keep writing, and nobody knows how many you'll have to write.

After leaving the university, Aki Tomo couldn't wait to return to her apartment.

The key, which hadn't been used for two years, finally came in handy.

Click——

Turning the key and gripping the doorknob, Aki Tomoya pushed open the door.

The scene inside the room stunned him.

I haven't been back for two years, and the house has changed completely.

The entire apartment was decorated by Sayaka Kudo as if it were her own personal paradise.

It seems that she hasn't been idle while in graduate school, except for taking her master's and doctoral exams.

"If it weren't for the key that could open the door, I would have thought this was a girl's studio apartment."

Aki Tomoya shook his head. To be honest, his girlfriend's taste was still the same as before.

Indeed, Aki Tomoya found it difficult to adapt to a room that resembled a girl's boudoir.

The room was quiet; apart from his presence, there was no one else there.

There were many books and materials on the table in the living room. It was unclear whether they were from her graduate school or materials for her novel, but the way they were piled up haphazardly and the somewhat messy surroundings suggested that Kudo Sayaka was in a hurry when she left and didn't have time to tidy up.

Upon learning that Kudo Sayaka was not there, and with nothing else to do for the time being, Aki Tomoya put down his luggage and the backpack full of books on his back, and then did a thorough cleaning.

About an hour later, after he had made himself a cup of tea and was about to read a book to prepare for the graduate school entrance exam in a few months, the door to his apartment was opened by someone else.

"Eh……"

A surprised voice came from the entrance hall.

Soon, a familiar figure slowly walked in.

"You're back later than I expected!"

A voice full of complaints came from the other party.

Kudo Sayaka, clutching a thick stack of documents, looked at Aki Tomoya with a resentful expression.

Knowing that Aki Tomoya was coming back today, she waited all morning. If she hadn't had to go out for something important in the middle, she probably would have been waiting like an idiot until now.

"After so long, is this the first thing you say?"

Aki Tomoya pretended to be sad and said.

He did say he would be back today, and he made it clear that he wouldn't be working.

It seems that the other party also expected to return early, so they had been waiting, but went out for a while in the middle.

"No need for greetings, I feel quite carefree being alone!"

She relentlessly attacked Aki Tomoya.

While Aki Tomoya was in the hospital, they often kept in touch by phone, but the chances of them meeting in person were so few that they were practically nonexistent.

On the few occasions they met, she would go to Taitung District, say a few words in person, and that would be the end of it. It was more convenient to talk on the phone, because at least Aki Tomo had time at that time.

"Oh dear, how can you say that? How am I supposed to accept this?"

He smiled wryly.

At this moment, Sayaka Kudo wore a sly smile.

She walked over with light steps and then grabbed Aki Tomoya's neck from behind.

"You seem to be doing quite well in the hospital, let me collect some interest first!"

"Is the interest rate going to kill me?!"

Let's bring out Chapter 467, no need to hide it anymore.

This skillful chokehold technique... I wonder how much she practiced it; she probably practiced it on her pillow every day.

The force that came from his neck in an instant made it hard for Aki Tomoya to breathe.

After two years apart, Sayaka Kudo greeted everyone in a very special way.

According to her, this is to collect interest.

However, collecting interest in this way is truly resentful.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. It's been two years since he left, so Kudo Sayaka's resentment was within his expectations.

"I surrender, I surrender, please spare me!"

With great effort, Aki Tomoya shouted out his surrender, his tone quite sincere.

Perhaps out of consideration for this, or perhaps because she just wanted to be a little coquettish, she slowly let go of his hand and then, without warning, slapped Aki Tomoya on the back.

"You don't need to use so much force, do you?"

An Yilun also smiled bitterly.

The fact that they're using so much force might mean that they miss them terribly...

Using this slightly narcissistic thought to comfort himself, Aki Tomoya slowly turned around and looked at her.

The other person's expression was somewhat doubtful, and it was unclear whether they were doubting whether the Aki Tomoya standing in front of them was really him.

Breaking up during the height of a relationship is undoubtedly cruel for any couple.

"...You're finally back!"

The voice was still full of resentment, but this time it was tinged with undisguised excitement.

Even her lips trembled slightly.

Sayaka Kudo then hesitated, as if she had a lot to say to Tomoya Aki, but didn't know where to begin.

"Yes, I'm back. Thank you for your hard work."

She stayed here alone, patiently waiting for his return.

Is two years a long time?

It wasn't a long or short period, but you have to understand, they were still deeply in love at the time.

After Aki Tomoya went to work as a medical trainee, Kudo Sayaka had to do many things to numb herself for two years so that she wouldn't think too much about Aki Tomoya.

Fortunately, I chose to go to graduate school, and I have been creating art all along.

She found many things to do, and from a novice author, she gradually began to gain fame.

"It's not too hard, you still send my salary from the hospital every month. With you supporting me, I'm living a pretty carefree life!"

Staying at home and receiving money from others—it feels incredibly comfortable.

Of course, Sayaka Kudo also has a stable income.

After deducting rent and daily expenses, she didn't spend money recklessly, and they are now considered to be somewhat well-off.

"After all, I don't know where I need the money."

Aki Tomoya casually replied that he did this simply to create the feeling that he was being sent abroad, and that they could establish another kind of connection.

And now, he should be back.

"It feels like things have already started to fall under our control, it's quite subtle..."

She muttered to herself, and at times like this, she couldn't help but start thinking about their future.

So at that moment, she asked without hesitation, "You won't leave again, will you?"

"Your days of residency training are over. Outside of work hours, I will stay by your side, so don't worry about the days without me."

"Who would worry! Wouldn't I be more carefree on my own?!"

She retorted mercilessly, and her insincere manner made Aki Tomoya want to laugh.