I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

"Moreover, private universities have one less national exam requirement than national universities."

Aki Tomoya first returned a grateful look, and then, almost at the same second as Kato Megumi, looked at the still somewhat bewildered Uego Yoshihiko.

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I'd be embarrassed to recommend the book if I didn't add extra chapters.

Book recommendation: "Its Name is AGITO", a Kamen Rider novel.

Chapter 88 Having too high expectations isn't good either (1/4)

Megumi Kato must be a kind-hearted person.

Aki Tomo was also very grateful that the other party broke the awkward atmosphere at this time.

She's usually expressionless and has a weak presence in class, but she can actually be surprisingly unpredictable at times.

"Why are you guys suddenly so in sync?!"

Uesugi Yoshihiko looked embarrassed. He had only casually brought up the topic, which had led to the awkward situation earlier, and now the two of them were turning their attention to him.

At this moment, he felt a mix of emotions, including a touch of emotion.

"Yoshihiko, if you stay in Tokyo as a corporate slave, do you want to be a corporate slave who can only be ruthlessly oppressed and exploited, and then go bald, or do you want to seize some opportunities? If it's the former, why not go back to your hometown to farm and raise pigs? Agriculture actually has a lot of potential."

There are different levels of corporate slaves, although in the end, everyone is still a corporate slave...

However, if there's a chance to turn things around, maybe I won't have to be a middle-aged office worker facing the crisis of baldness.

Staying in Tokyo as a corporate slave is actually worse than going to the countryside near Osaka.

"Don't let the pressures of life wear down your soul, Yoshihiko!"

If he could, Aki Tomoya really wanted to give Uesugi Yoshihiko a classic "friendship-breaking punch" straight out of a Japanese anime.

Isn't it common for someone lost to be woken up by a punch from the protagonist...?

"Is Yoshihiko planning to go back to his hometown, or stay in Tokyo and become a corporate slave?"

Aki Tomoya joked, his tone already a bit inappropriate.

The latter looked displeased and retorted with a sneer, "Now that you've said that, I don't want to go back to my hometown, nor do I want to stay in Tokyo as a corporate slave!"

This makes it seem like he's planning to improve himself.

However, Yoshihiko Uego's next words left Tomoya Aki speechless.

"I think I'll just stay home and live a peaceful life!"

Aki Tomoya really didn't know how to comment on such a thought.

Wanting to be a homebody who lives a peaceful life is fine, but you need to have basic necessities!

After reaching adulthood, one has to face many practical problems.

Aki Tomoya wasn't sure if Uesugi Yoshihiko had given up on himself at this point, but he felt that the other person was still too idealistic, or rather, too naive.

However, just as Aki Tomoya was thinking the same thing, Uego Yoshihiko muttered hesitantly, "Actually, I've been thinking about applying to university recently..."

After hearing his hesitant words, Aki Tomoya roughly understood what the guy was worried about.

You know, before his second year of high school, this guy was an even more dashing person than him.

I was able to pass all my subjects at the end of last semester, all thanks to Aki Tomoya's help.

"If you're applying to a private university and specifically aim for the humanities, you still have a chance, right?"

Applying to private universities not only eliminates the national unified entrance examination requirement, but also allows students to directly apply to undergraduate programs by reviewing only a few subjects.

"Hearing about taking the entrance exam for a private university from someone like you who wants to go to a national university makes it sound like it's so easy..."

Yoshihiko Uego couldn't help but complain at this moment.

Hearing his complaint, Aki Tomoya pushed up his glasses and replied seriously, "That's true."

"It's precisely because it's true that it's so hurtful!"

Yoshihiko Uego rolled his eyes.

After spending a semester together again, Yoshihiko Uago had long since gotten used to Tomoya Aki.

He agreed with Aki Tomoya's statement, but he still didn't dare to have the same confidence as the other person.

"Liberal arts, for example?"

At this moment, Yoshihiko Uego asked helplessly, unsure whether he was truly moved and planning to take what might be the most impactful step of his life.

"Both Aichi University and Soka University are comprehensive universities. Incidentally, the latter is located in the Tokyo metropolitan area."

Aki Tomoya casually mentioned two private universities.

Before Yoshihiko Uego could react, Megumi Kato raised her hand to indicate that she had something to say.

If she hadn't done that, people would have almost forgotten she was even there.

"Please, Kato-kun."

At Aki Tomoya's prompting, Kato Megumi looked at Uego Yoshihiko expressionlessly.

"Aki's standards for Kamigo are a bit too high. Private universities below grade B should not be considered."

Although it's harsh, Kato Megumi still has to say that for Yoshihiko Kamigo, being a near-top-tier private university is no longer just a stretch.

Uesugi Yoshihiko didn't know much about this; he just listened to Kato Megumi and assumed that his friend Aki Tomoya had assigned him some impossible goal.

So he replied somewhat awkwardly, "Rinya, don't overestimate me..."

It's gratifying, but also quite a headache.

After digesting Kato Megumi's opinion, Aki Tomoya noticed the troubled expression on Uesugi Yoshihiko's face and pondered for a moment while touching his chin.

He looked at Yoshihiko Kamigo thoughtfully and said, "Indeed, we can't have too high expectations of you."

Upon hearing this, Yoshihiko Uego wanted to cry but had no tears.

"C-level should be considered the highest target, D-level is within a reasonable range, and the worst would be E-level."

If we categorize schools, C-level is for top-tier middle-class schools, D-level is for middle-class schools, and E-level is for general schools that are better than mediocre ones.

Kato Megumi nodded at Aki Tomoya's words.

It's too much to ask Yoshihiko Uego, who has never been a very studious person, to suddenly set his sights on a near-top-tier university within the B-level.

Kato Megumi wants to apply to Shinazugawa University, and just considering its law school, it can be said to be close to being a top-tier university.

Therefore, Kato Megumi was not comparing Uego Yoshihiko and Aki Tomoya, but rather comparing him to herself, which led to her speech just now.

"Then let's set our first choice as D-level, C-level seems too difficult."

Aki Tomoya could only admit that he had indeed set Uesugi Yoshihiko's goals too high.

People are different, and therefore have different standards.

"So……"

"Wait, could you two please stop for a moment? My mind is a bit muddled. Please let me think about it properly after school..."

Just as Aki Tomoya was about to continue explaining for Uago Yoshihiko, Uago Yoshihiko, who was starting to get a little flustered, said that he needed to calm down first.

Whether or not he really wants to go to university is not only something he needs to think about carefully, but more importantly, whether his family supports him is another matter.

"Let's leave this topic at that. Anyway, it's up to you. If you set your sights on humanities, there's still hope."

Aki Tomo didn't say anything more, but patted Uego Yoshihiko on the shoulder.

The other party is clearly a bit confused right now; let them think things through carefully before speaking.

In the end, Kato Megumi chose to remain silent, but as an observer, she couldn't help but get involved.

Chapter 89 The Bet (2/4)

Aki Tomoya arrived at Aomine Academy after school and was sitting down taking out his reference book when a sudden exclamation came from behind him.

Judging from the voice, it sounds like Fumino Furuhashi.

A series of hurried footsteps sounded and then stopped next to Aki Tomoya.

As soon as she arrived at the academy, Kudo Sayaka threw her schoolbag on the table, then put her hands on her hips and muttered angrily, seemingly troubled by something.

Aki Tomoya looked at her with some surprise and asked, "You're really in a bad mood today, Kudo!"

The other party's furious expression really frightened Aki Tomoya, who was standing next to him.

Who exactly offended her today?

"I simply can't swallow this!"

Sayaka Kudo said heavily, then pulled out a chair and sat down.

There were only a few people scattered around the academy, but they all turned to look at Kudo Sayaka because of her commotion.