I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

"Teacher, can I continue my tutoring here?"

Compared to her difficult father, Fumino Furuhashi is more concerned about whether she can continue to study at Aomine Academy.

Mr. Tsubota's anxious demeanor just now was very similar to that of the headmaster she had met before who knew her father.

The title of professor at a prestigious university is something that people care about, especially in the education industry.

Having finally seen results at Aomine Academy, Fumino Furuhashi is terrified that if she were to seek help from others again, she would have to start all over again.

"Of course, if it's Furuhashi's wish."

Mr. Tsubota replied without hesitation.

Even the teachers at Ichinose Academy rejected him, and now an even more impressive university professor has come along. Mr. Tsubota feels that he might as well just go for it.

Furthermore, Furuhashi Fumino's father probably only expressed surprise at the matter this time, and did not say anything about Furuhashi Fumino withdrawing from the industry.

Mr. Tsubota didn't know if they were still considering something, but the school had to continue as usual; their duty was to help the students get into their desired universities.

"Teacher Tsubota is in an even more difficult situation this time than when those two people came last time."

As Aki Tomoya watched Mr. Tsubota leave, he chuckled and muttered something under his breath.

As luck would have it, Kudo Sayaka overheard this. She turned to Aki Tomoya with a puzzled look and asked, "Who are those two people? What teacher is even more anxious than last time?"

Kudo Sayaka's reaction caused Aki Tomoya's expression to freeze.

How can I explain that I accidentally exposed myself?

Just as Aki Tomoya was troubled, Furuhashi Fumino explained with a wry smile, "My father is a professor in the mathematics department of a university."

Thanks to her explanation at that moment, the topic was instantly shifted.

Sayaka Kudo was also shocked by this.

"Fumino is the daughter of a mathematics professor?!"

Not only was Kudo Sayaka surprised, but Aki Tomoya was also taken aback.

This gene is quite subtle!

Fumino Furuhashi smiled sheepishly, and at the same time, Tomoya Aki received a meaningful look from her.

"She already knows..."

Aki Tomoya was stunned for a moment, and this time he subconsciously muttered to himself.

Chapter 111 Neon Pills (3/4)

The daughter of a mathematics professor turned out to have an impressive talent for humanities, but an astonishing talent for mathematical reasoning.

If Fumino Furuhashi hadn't mentioned it, probably no one would have guessed that her father was a university mathematics professor.

What surprised Aki Tomoya most was Furuhashi Fumino's resilience.

Everyone was trying not to let it slip, but Fumino Furuhashi already knew about Mafuyu Kirisu's visit to the academy.

The person who kept this to themselves and didn't pay attention to it is still persisting.

The second semester will end before Christmas in December, and that's all that's left of the year.

"The graduation ceremony is just around the corner."

The graduation ceremony is scheduled for next week. Winter break will begin before Christmas, followed by New Year's Day. The holiday will last about two weeks.

According to the arrangements of Toyonosaki Private Academy, there are no final exams scheduled for December, and there will be no midterm exams for the third semester starting tomorrow; the final exams will be held directly at the end of the semester.

Before entering the third grade, students who want to advance to the next grade must start taking national mock exams.

"You've decided on your university application! That's wonderful!"

In the library, Aki Tomoya said happily.

After studying together for so long, Yoshihiko Uego finally decided on his first and second choice private universities.

Those were two universities whose names were unfamiliar to Aki Tomoya. According to Kamigo Yoshihiko, based on the information Aki Tomoya obtained from Aomine Academy, his first choice was a good university in terms of his personal circumstances, while his second choice was the one he was most confident of getting into.

The only thing left for Yoshihiko Uego was to confront his family around New Year's Day.

"But I'll be taking mock exams starting next year, and just thinking about it makes me nervous!"

Yoshihiko Uego rubbed his chest, already showing some symptoms of pre-exam syndrome.

Even though the first mock exam is still several months away, Yoshihiko Uego is not optimistic at all.

For many people, the mock exam results are like a form of execution.

"As long as you don't get an E grade in the first mock exam, you'll be fine. Don't underestimate the last year; there's still plenty of time!"

Aki Tomoya joked.

If someone gets an E grade at an ordinary private university, it only proves that they are not academically inclined or have not worked hard at all.

"Speaking of which, what were your second and third choices again? And Kato, what about you?"

At this moment, Yoshihiko Uego asked a question out of curiosity.

It has been confirmed that Aki Tomoya's first choice is the Department of Science at the University of Tokyo, and Kato Megumi's first choice is the Faculty of Law at Shinazugawa University. Both are much higher than his first choice, especially his friend Aki Tomoya's.

Aki Tomoya then casually mentioned his second and third choices, which he had already decided on.

After hearing this, Yoshihiko Uego pretended not to hear and turned to look at Megumi Kato, who seemed to have been quite shocked.

"My first choice is the Faculty of Law at Shinazugawa University, my second choice is the Faculty of Commerce at Shinazugawa University, and my third choice... well, I haven't decided yet. If I apply to three different faculties at once, I'll be too busy."

Kato Megumi replied that one should not apply to three different departments at the same university.

Moreover, to be honest, Kato Megumi actually thinks that getting into university is enough.

"They're all from Shinazugawa University. Kato-kun, do you really like Shinazugawa Bookstore?"

At this moment, Aki Tomoya couldn't help but ask.

Even now, he doesn't understand the relationship between Shinazugawa University and Shinazugawa Bookstore. It seems like they are affiliated, but upon closer inspection, it's just a coincidence.

Shinazugawa University, which is relatively unknown in Tokyo, only has its Faculty of Law that is worth mentioning.

"Fushigawa Bookstore?"

Kato Megumi looked puzzled; it seemed she really wasn't an otaku.

Aki Tomoya and Uego Yoshihiko were not surprised either, as in everyone's impression, Kato Megumi was just an ordinary high school girl.

"Please don't mention Shinazugawa Shoten, okay? It's a new book by Kasumi Utako with illustrations by Kashiwagi Eri, currently a hot seller. I'm even..."

When Yoshihiko Uego tried to steer the conversation toward something unrelated, Tomoya Aki immediately interrupted him.

"Alright, enough chit-chat. Today's topic is a long-standing social concern: population aging. Japan is doomed!"

Yoshihiko Uego pursed his lips. This time, he didn't want to complain about why it was another short essay, but rather why it was this kind of topic.

He couldn't help but cough, then laughed and said, "Really? Such an argument?"

When he first heard Aki Tomoya's tone, Uago Yoshihiko couldn't suppress his inner吐槽 (tu cao, meaning to roast or criticize).

Population aging is an unavoidable problem for Japan, but when it comes to asking them to worry about the future, Yoshihiko Uego, a man from the Heisei era, says it's too much trouble.

"Undeniably, this is indeed a good argument. Japan is doomed, Heisei men."

"Neon pills."

Aki Tomoya and Kato Megumi used almost the exact same tone to say "Japan is doomed," which made Uesugi Yoshihiko want to retort.

However, since the other two have already agreed, let's use this argument.

"Neon pills..."

Yoshihiko Kamigo spread out his manuscript paper and pondered carefully how to begin writing.

However, here's the problem: putting aside whether Japan is finished or not, when has it ever paid attention to issues like population aging?

"I can't write it!"

Yoshihiko Uego looked up and glanced at the other two. Tomoya Aki and Megumi Kato's pens were constantly moving, but Yoshihiko Uego was at a loss for words.

This prompted Yoshihiko Uego to exclaim, "Why are you all able to write this?"

"I need to write a short essay for my national exam, and Kato-kun will have to take the same exam as you. If you don't pay attention to current news, are you going to come up with ideas on the spot?"

Aki Tomoya looked up and answered.

"Reading more news and newspapers is helpful. It's fine to practice with a hundred past arguments, but university examiners prefer people who are current and keep up with the times. Besides, the aging population is mentioned every year, right?"

Judging from his appearance, Aki Tomoya knew that Uesugi Yoshihiko had been slacking off in this area; otherwise, he wouldn't be unable to even pick up a pen at this point.

On the contrary, Kato Megumi, another member of the study group, remembered Aki Tomoya's reminder and often kept up with current events at home while studying for the exam.

"It was my laziness..."

Yoshihiko Uego lowered his head in shame.