I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Welcome to Kyoto!

Takagi warmly welcomed the two of them in.

Kudo Sayaka, who was visiting the Takagi family for the first time, couldn't help but sigh at the fact that Takagi was truly a wealthy man in Kyoto.

"An Yi, why didn't you come alone? Isn't this putting me in a difficult position?"

Takagi quietly pulled Aki Tomoya aside and whispered something to him, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction.

After realizing what this guy was thinking, Aki Tomoya couldn't help but look at him with an expression of utter disapproval.

"I thought you'd settle down a lot after you got married, but I didn't expect you to still be the same as you, Takagi!"

This guy is getting married the day after tomorrow, but he's still the same as before, with a free and unrestrained heart.

There's a saying that's very true: it's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature.

"Don't say that. I just wanted to have a men's gathering. Didn't you notice that none of my 'one's here? I'm really looking forward to reuniting with you, Majima, and the rest of us!"

A gathering of men...

Who knows what he was referring to? Aki Tomoya instinctively began to distrust Takagi.

On another note, as expected, Takagi's lover, well, his wife, isn't here.

Aki Tomoya originally wanted to pay a visit to the other party to see which heroine was capable of subduing Takagi.

I heard that they fell in love at first sight.

"A men's gathering? Do you expect the three of us to find a room and wrestle?"

"Tsk, Aki, I never thought you were this kind of person!"

Takagi pursed her lips, a hint of resentment in her eyes.

Noticing the subtle movements of the two men behind her, Sayaka Kudo didn't pay any attention; aren't all men like that?

She could only sigh to herself, "Men..."

"You'd better behave yourself. I didn't come to Kyoto to help you cause trouble!"

Chapter 503 I was just kidding, bro.

What does it mean to be righteous and upright? Aki Tomoya certainly embodies that.

Honestly, Takagi, why does she have to try to seduce other people's lovers!

"I was just kidding, bro."

He gave a sheepish smile, then began to exchange pleasantries, showing concern and care for Aki Tomoya and Kudo Sayaka.

I was a guest at Takagi's house in the morning, and it wasn't until around 2 PM that Majima sent me a message saying he had arrived.

So, Takagi called his lover over without hesitation.

It seems the plan is to have the three women in one group and the three men in another.

After all, Aki Tomoya wasn't the only one who brought his lover to his wedding.

Takagi's lover is an intellectual woman, the kind with outstanding looks and a strong, career-woman aura.

According to him, this is a young lady from Osaka University, whose family background is even more prestigious than his.

That's not important. What's important is that after this woman arrived, Takagi became noticeably more well-behaved.

While Aki Tomoya was curious about her methods, he also understood why Takagi was able to get married so quickly.

It's most likely because of the woman.

No matter how you look at it, it seems like Takagi is completely under Tsui Hark's thumb.

"Honey, could you please help me greet the people?"

After Majima and his lover arrived, Takagi went over and handed over the task of greeting the guests to her.

Seemingly sensing that Takagi wanted to be alone with his friend, the woman did not refuse. Instead, she whispered something in Takagi's ear before letting him leave.

"Come on, let's hurry up and leave some space for them."

Without saying a word, Takagi dragged Aki Tomoya and Majima out.

Basically, Aki Tomoya and Majima had no room to resist.

Majima was puzzled, however, as he had just arrived when Takagi pulled him out, leaving him momentarily speechless.

"I said, I just arrived at your house, and you're already in a hurry to kick me out. Isn't that a bit much?"

At Takagi's doorstep, Majima said, with a wry smile.

He hadn't even had a chance to sit down properly before Takagi pulled him out. He should at least have been allowed to rest for a bit.

"What's so fun about my house? It's rare for the three of us to be together, are we going to let women become an obstacle for us?!"

He exaggeratedly said it, leaving Aki Tomoya and Mashima speechless.

Considering that this guy was the groom, and that they wanted him to have a happy wedding, Aki Tomoya and Mashima decided to go along with him.

However, Aki Tomoya couldn't help but ask, "Takagi, I feel like you're going to become henpecked, aren't you?"

Upon hearing this, Takagi reacted strongly, replying, "You're not allowed to talk nonsense! I, Takagi Sai, a grown man, would I eat my food by looking down on a woman's face?!"

Although he spoke with great certainty, Aki Tomoya did not intend to comment on the actual facts.

It was just a friendly prank.

"Let me make it clear first, so-called high-end clubs are not under consideration. We're not here to party with you."

Majima offered a reminder at that moment.

He felt it necessary to make it clear to Takagi that as a groom, someone who was about to start a family, he should settle down.

Neither Mashima nor Aki Tomoya had any interest in the so-called final frenzy before marriage.

There are certain places in Kyoto that they don't want to go to.

"You two really have no manly charm whatsoever. Do you want me to take you to a university lab to discuss some hardcore stuff?"

Takagi couldn't stand looking at his two friends.

Unfortunately, his two best friends are both very serious people.

"This is not a good suggestion. After all, Majima and I have already started our vacation. As the host, you should find a different way to entertain us, right?"

"If you'd like to be entertained by me, I have plenty of places to take you, including my friends who will be arriving soon. It'll definitely be lively."

Even without Takagi Akira explaining what kind of place it was, Aki Tomoya and Majima could both imagine it.

They didn't really like such noisy places, but Takagi did.

"It's just a regular gathering, I have no problem with that. What about you, Mashima?"

Aki Tomoya did not refuse; it was just a gathering, and as long as Takagi didn't cause trouble, he was willing to go along with Takagi's wishes.

But if this guy still wants to cause trouble, Aki Tomoya will not play along.

"I have no objection, as long as Takagi doesn't come up with anything fancy."

They reject certain flashy things, and as long as those aren't there, they're willing to go along with Takagi's antics.

Takagi thought for a moment, then said very seriously, "Then why don't we discuss academic matters?"

His reaction made both Aki Tomoya and Mashima burst out laughing.

However, the next second, Takagi took out his phone, preparing to call someone to pick them up; his previous reaction was just an act.

"On another note, Aki, you're really impressive in Tokyo. You've already started performing surgeries, haven't you? I've read all your papers; they all have impact factors, damn it!"

Takagi mentioned Aki Tomoya's achievements at Kanto General Hospital.

He was struggling in the university hospital, while his two friends were thriving in private hospitals.

Aki Tomoya's reputation was something that could be heard of even in Kyoto.

I can only feel envious.

There's not much to say, it's just sour.

"It's nothing, I was just lucky."

Are you deliberately trying to hurt me?

This can't be explained by luck. Takagi noticed that Aki Tomoya was the fastest developing of the three of them.

Even Majima's development is better than his.

This made Takagi somewhat anxious, and she felt she needed to think of a way to catch up with them.

"You should be at the affiliated hospital by now, there should be plenty of opportunities for surgery."

Judging by the timeline, Takagi should have already been transferred from the university hospital to an affiliated hospital for training. Compared to the university hospital, the affiliated hospital should offer more freedom and more opportunities.

He felt that Takagi didn't need to rush.

"Let's not talk about that, Takagi. Even I am just Aki's assistant now. Just accept your fate."

Just then, Majima's voice drifted over from the side.