I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

With a well-thought-out plan in mind, they subtly told Fumino Furuhashi that this was a backup plan, so that they could help her study science without any reservations.

But who really believed that Fumino Kofuru would get into her first-choice university?

Ultimately, they're just hoping that Fumino Furuhashi will shine in the liberal arts exams and give their school free publicity.

Using phrases like "reaping the benefits without sowing" or "getting something for nothing" to describe this is not an exaggeration at all.

There are people who genuinely want to help Fumino Furuhashi, such as Mr. Tsubota from Aomine Academy, whose philosophy is to never give up on any student.

That's why, when Fumino Furuhashi's summer tutoring ended, he couldn't bear it and told her that if she really encountered setbacks at other academies, Aomine Academy would definitely have a place for her.

The reason why Fumino Furuhashi was only tutored until the end of the summer was because Mr. Tsubota hoped that Fumino Furuhashi could find a better tutor.

But if no one is willing to help Fumino Furuhashi, he will definitely step forward immediately.

There's a reason why Fumino Furuhashi went to Aomine Academy at this time to seek some psychological comfort.

At least she spent some time here studying with Aki Tomoya and other test-takers, and worked hard under the guidance of teachers who genuinely wanted to help her, instead of being subtly advised against it after she had expressed her wishes countless times, and running into obstacles on her path of seeking advice from cram schools.

Fumino Furuhashi's lack of understanding and doubt can be transformed into motivation, but none of these can compare to a word of encouragement and support from others.

During the summer vacation at Aomine Academy, Mr. Tsubota and Junko Harumi didn't talk about humanities majors anymore; instead, they were trying to find ways to help her.

As her cram school was nearing its end, Fumino Furuhashi was comforted by the understanding she received from a boy her own age, who offered her a simple "Good luck."

After all the effort, the results may not be impressive, but they're not nonexistent!

The most crucial element is the environment and atmosphere!

Fumino Furuhashi really liked the environment and atmosphere of Aomine Academy.

I also learned why, in such a small and inconspicuous school, some people would set their sights on places like the University of Tokyo or Keio University.

This is at least a place where she can focus on her work without having to worry about whether others doubt her or have unrealistic expectations of her talent.

Humanities were not Fumino Furuhashi's ambition. For her, studying mathematics and science to get into the astronomy department was not something she had to force, but a goal. It would have been something she had to force to go against her dream.

She simply chose what she wanted, not what was best.

It's not that I'm unaware of my own situation and prepared to bear the consequences, is that not allowed?

It may seem willful, but Fumino Furuhashi has the courage to face it and will fight for even the slightest chance.

"Aren't you going up? Mr. Tsubota and Mr. Harumi are both here."

Aki Tomoya looked up and saw that Mr. Tsubota and Harumi Junko were still busy with work.

After all, these two teachers were responsible for all the students in the school.

During the back-to-school season, it's not just school teachers and students who are busy; most tutors at cram schools also have a lot of work to do.

Fumino Furuhashi followed Tomoya Aki's gaze upwards, and then smiled somewhat awkwardly, "This...will it cause them trouble, will it..."

It's great to have people who genuinely want to help you, but are you adding a burden to them because of your own situation?

Recalling the wry smiles on Mr. Tsubota and Junko Harumi's faces during summer vacation, Fumino Furuhashi couldn't help but chuckle, yet also hesitated.

Aki Tomoya chuckled upon hearing this, "If we really considered you a nuisance, then Harumi-sensei wouldn't have said that you'd have a chance to meet us again!"

A teacher who is full of enthusiasm to help students and who adheres to the philosophy of never giving up on anyone.

The other one, though occasionally weak, is an adult who has also overcome failures and understands the value of dreams and goals even more.

Aki Tomoya thought that the fact that this group of "problem children" could meet at Aomine Academy was a blessing in disguise, as God hadn't welded all the doors shut for them.

In reality, they are all a group of people who don't want to compromise.

Just like Fumino Furuhashi, who had already worked hard and tried during the summer vacation, now appearing here, she had no intention of compromising, even when others asked her if she had a second or third choice.

Fumino Furuhashi's answer remained the same: please choose a private university with an astronomy department, based on her current remaining mathematical abilities.

So, unwilling to compromise and not yet ready to give up, she found a sliver of psychological comfort here.

"Pfft, An Yi, you guys are really different from the people I've met before. They're really afraid of ruining my bright future."

Fumino Furuhashi suddenly laughed out loud, speaking in a joking tone, and her laughter sounded like she was very happy.

Aki Tomoya was not prepared for such a frightening statement.

As she said, those who advised Fumino Furuhashi must have had good intentions, because her talent truly gave her the opportunity to achieve something great, which was the best future that people envisioned for her.

Forcing her to switch to science subjects—which she was not good at, or even her absolute weak point and a challenge—ruined her bright future. From that perspective, it's like this.

However, Fumino Furuhashi herself is determined and has the drive to never give up until she hits a wall.

"Now that you mention it, I'm reminded that you're a humanities genius. But I'm not only inspired by your writing, but also by your drive and determination to do things that others think are impossible. From that perspective, when you were still in the academy, the three of us, including Kudo, were kindred spirits."

Aki Tomoya said in a helpless tone that he did not want to think in the way Furuhashi Fumino said, because if he did, he would be an "accomplice".

Similarly, when moved to express his inner feelings, Aki Tomoya is currently unable to say whether it is right or wrong.

His encouragement may have been a small boost to Fumino Furuhashi's later success in getting into the astronomy department.

But the thought of the other person not passing the exam made Aki Tomo feel a little sad. Even though he hadn't seen the results yet, he still felt ashamed.

"I'll take my leave now. Goodbye, Furuhashi-kun."

It was getting late, so Aki Tomoya waved goodbye and prepared to ride his bicycle home.

Goodbye, please take care, Aki-kun.

Fumino Furuhashi also waved goodbye.

As for whether she will go up, Aki Tomo doesn't know, nor does she want to guess the outcome.

It's up to Fumino Furuhashi to decide.

Chapter 83 Other People's Children (1/4)

What you want isn't necessarily the best, and the best isn't necessarily the most suitable...

This kind of thing happens around Aki Tomoya; Furuhashi Fumino is the most obvious example.

From various perspectives, it's clear that what she wants isn't the best or the most suitable, which is quite frustrating.

Such an obvious thing, anyone can see the problem.

What Fumino Furuhashi wants is considered the worst by many people, and there are quite a few people around her who think, "I'm doing this for your own good."

After meeting her again at Aomine Academy that night, seeing that girl seeking some solace downstairs, Aki Tomo only saw Furuhashi Fumino again at the academy two days later.

Her second joining the academy surprised everyone a little.

Similarly, one can also feel the severity of the situation, especially the two teachers in the academy.

Fumino Furuhashi returned to Aomine Academy. There's no need to go into detail about the setbacks she encountered at other academies in Tokyo.

Whether there's one more person or one less, it doesn't really change much. If you have to say something, it's that the school has more "problem children."

If we rank them from top to bottom, the most troublesome one is Fumino Furuhashi, then Sayaka Kudo, and finally Tomoya Aki.

Of the three, Tomoya Aki has the highest aspirations, but he is the most reassuring. Fumino Furuhashi has the lowest aspirations, but it is quite difficult for her to get into university.

The competition at Qingfeng Academy was fierce in the second week of the new school year.

After a week of tutoring, Aki Tomoya was resting at home on Sunday morning when he inevitably heard some nagging from his mother.

Even on Sundays, you can't stay up too late!

It seems that it was late last night when they noticed that the light was on in Aki Tomoya's room, and his mother started nagging about it.

Even though it wasn't like before, studying so late still gave her something to say.

Aki Tomoya nodded perfunctorily. Contrary to his mother's worries, he was in good spirits and could still keep going.

"By the way, we have to go to the PTA meeting again today. You did really well last semester, do you want some pocket money?"

Suddenly remembering something, the mother glanced at the time subconsciously and then excitedly asked Aki Tomoya.

The PTA alliance, also known as the Parent-Teacher Association, is seen by many in Japan as a hungry wolf.

Of course, it's not actually that demonized; it's just that PTA is indeed very sensitive in certain aspects for teenagers.

"Thanks to your hard work last semester, Mom was really proud of you last week at the PTA meeting!"

The old mother's expression of "her son has finally made something of himself" made Aki Tomoya unable to help but laugh.

It seems that his performance since the beginning of last semester, and his achievement of being ranked first in the first term, has given his mother at home the confidence to stand up straight in the PTA.

Last year, she felt ashamed at the PTA because of her son's behavior at school, but this year she was finally able to get her revenge at the PTA.

"Especially Mrs. Sawamura, she said a lot of nice things about you. Thinking about it now, it still feels like a dream, oh ho ho ho ho!"

This is truly a moment of triumph!

It's no longer about comparing her child to other people's children, but rather comparing her child to other people's children.

In particular, the noble lady in the PTA praised her, and now Mrs. Aki wishes she could have a PTA meeting every day!

Unfortunately, she also has a job, and it's already quite good that she can attend the PTA meetings on time each time.

"Mom, let's hurry up, it won't be good if we're late!"

Aki Tomoya couldn't stand her mother showing off in front of her anymore.

Although he was happy to see his mother stand tall in the PTA, her enthusiasm made him feel a little embarrassed.