I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Anyway, she's always acted like she doesn't want anyone to know about their relationship, so let's just let things continue like this. It's exactly what Aki Tomoya wants!

So, has this meant they've completely broken off relations?

At least Aki Tomoya doesn't think so, and if Eriri thinks that way, it only shows that's all she's capable of. After saying so much, if she still doesn't understand, no one wants to say anything more.

Regardless of whether others support or understand him, Aki Tomoya only knows that he yearns for the University of Tokyo and is willing to fight for it, so he won't waste this drive on his previous idea of ​​making games.

With such drive, the chances of getting into the University of Tokyo are also increasing dramatically, aren't they?

Getting back to the point, Eriri watched Aki Tomoya's departing figure, her pretty face flushed with shame, her head lowered and tears welling in her eyes, as she bit her lip in resentment.

She was devastated, utterly devastated by her childhood friend, Aki Tomoya.

Just now, in front of the other person, she completely turned into a shallow and selfish person. Aki Tomoya's words almost completely stripped her bare, allowing her to see her selfish heart.

Even though they are childhood friends, and their relationship is not harmonious on the surface, has Eriri become more and more unruly because of Aki Tomoya's past indulgence towards her?

She has no right to criticize other people's ideals and efforts.

It is only natural to feel ashamed.

Besides feeling ashamed, the blonde girl named Sawamura Spencer Eriri felt more resentful. The delicate relationship that had lasted for seven years was finally exposed by Aki Tomoya.

The distance between hearts has become so vast.

His eyes were filled with despair, and the possibility of reconciling with Aki Tomoya seemed so slim at that moment.

"Yeah... so I haven't made up with Tomoya yet..."

Eriri took a deep breath, clenching her fists tightly. She couldn't find a way to vent her frustration.

Meanwhile, Aki Tomoya entered the quiet library, no longer thinking about Eriri.

As for making up, he might occasionally think about it before spring break, but now, he doesn't think that he, who has done nothing wrong and has always been accommodating Eriri, has a responsibility to take the initiative to ask Eriri to make up.

Isn't it strange for him to make the first move?

He was the one who was betrayed in elementary school, wasn't he?

"Japan's history and modern history are such a critical weakness that we'll have to spend a lot of time on them."

Aki Tomoya's fingers traced across the neatly arranged books on the bookshelf. To learn, one must first understand one's weaknesses in a particular subject.

If we were to rank our weakest subjects, Japanese history and modern history, Chinese literature, and essay writing would definitely be at the top of the list.

Taking out the small notebook and pen from his chest, Aki Tomoya opened the pocket notebook. The first dozen or so pages were filled with schedules and preliminary study plans.

"The teacher at the academy recommended three books here. Although I don't have to go today, it'll be another cramming session after school!"

Aki Tomoya muttered to himself, looking at the three thick books and letting out a slight sigh.

Just as he took the three books down, he heard faint footsteps beside him.

Aki Tomoya subconsciously looked to the side and saw a figure with a faint presence, like a ghost.

"Kato-kun, it's scary to walk up to someone without making a sound, especially since this is a library."

Aki Tomoya warned him that if he had shouted out in fright, he would probably have been met with disapproving stares from all the students here.

The girl with the surname Kato looked surprised, then whispered, "Your homeroom teacher is looking for you, An Yi."

Although she tried to keep her voice calm, it was not hard to detect a hint of surprise, which made Aki Tomoya feel a little strange.

"Aki-kun is such a strange person!"

Just as Aki Tomoya was feeling puzzled, the latter then muttered a soft sigh.

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Chapter 4 Girls with a Low Presence

Megumi Kato, a classmate of Tomoya Aki, is someone whose presence is inexplicably minimal.

That's why Aki Tomoya had a deep impression of her, because this girl was always forgotten.

She could be seen with other female students in the class during breaks, but she was gradually forgotten, and she herself didn't seem to care.

Then, during class, even if roll call wasn't made, no one would be surprised.

Sometimes, Aki Tomoya couldn't help but wonder if this girl possessed some kind of magic that made people forget her.

However, this has little to do with Aki Tomoya, and what he did doesn't even qualify as school bullying.

He was just very confused...

Upon closer inspection, this female classmate also has regular facial features, is of average height, has delicate skin, and a figure that is curvy in the right places and curvy in the right places.

From Aki Tomoya's perspective, she's a very cute girl, but it's really strange that nobody pays attention to her.

This made him sigh, just how weak was the presence of the girl named Kato Megumi in other people's eyes!

"I was just about to say you're weird..."

So, when Kato Megumi looked at him curiously, Aki Tomoya couldn't help but mutter something under his breath.

He found it more strange that the other person's presence was so weak than his own.

She's clearly a cute girl; there's no reason she shouldn't be noticed.

"An Yi, what did you just say?"

Kato Megumi didn't hear what Aki Tomoya had said, so she tilted her head slightly and asked suspiciously.

"There's nothing there, but Kato-kun, do I look strange?"

Aki Tomoya asked with a smile, though he actually knew the answer. He was only asking to cover up the embarrassment of having his previous words overheard.

Kato Megumi, like a detective deep in thought, pinched her chin and, with a polite smile on her face, looked at Aki Tomoya while replying, "Excuse me, Aki-kun, I didn't mean anything by it. I was just surprised that you remembered me."

Kato Megumi knew very well that the boy in front of her was one of the three most famous people in the school, and he never hid his otaku nature. Moreover, he had a dispute with the dean of students last year because he wanted to show anime during the school festival.

It was because that incident alarmed the principal that Aki Tomoya became famous overnight.

Now, Aki Tomoya is rapidly transforming, and people at school are amazed by his remarkable change when his name is mentioned.

But more than that, Kato Megumi was surprised that Aki Tomoya remembered her.

Because from childhood to adulthood, Kato Megumi's presence was weaker than that of other children.

However, she's gotten used to it, since sometimes even her family forgets about her.

But the fact that this boy, with whom she had only crossed paths twice, and who had caused a sensation again in her second year of school, actually remembered her was something that made Kato Megumi's heart uneasy.

"Oh, didn't we run into each other during spring break? Later, after the class assignments were confirmed, I recognized you when I saw you in class. Besides, isn't it normal to know everyone in every class? What's so strange about that?"

Aki Tomoya replied calmly.

After he clearly stated this fact, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the girl named Kato Megumi once again.

It's not unusual for someone to remember the names of their classmates, but it's strange that it happened to Kato Megumi; even she herself was surprised.

However, Aki Tomoya couldn't understand it and even found it a bit strange.

"So you still remember that, Aki-kun? I haven't properly thanked you yet. Thank you for picking up my hat."

Kato Megumi put on a slightly embarrassed smile.

And in that smile, Aki Tomoya seemed to see something else.

Is being remembered by others something to be happy about? Isn't it a little sad?

Aki Tomoya thought to himself, feeling a little sorry for the girl in front of him. She was easily overlooked, but this was the first time she had been treated with such a normal attitude and she was happy about it.

He didn't even know what to say.

"It was just a small favor, nothing much."

Aki Tomo replied indifferently.

That happened during spring break. Aki Tomoya was still confused at the time, but he had no choice but to work during the spring break.

By chance, a round hat floated down in front of him from above the slope. He simply picked it up and returned it to the lovely girl standing among the falling cherry blossoms on the slope.

That's all...

Not entirely, because the creative urge suddenly sparked by that incident startled Aki Tomoya, who was feeling lost.

In any case, Aki Tomoya did not want to invest in game creation where there was no way out.

Every year, countless doujin circles are established in Japan, and just as many others go bankrupt for various reasons.

Want to make games?

First, how about recruiting a top-notch scriptwriter?

The first person that seemed to come to mind was an ideal partner, but as soon as that image popped into Aki Tomoya's mind, he couldn't help but laugh.

Then recruit a top-notch artist?

He immediately had an ideal partner in mind, and then Aki Tomo laughed even louder at night, prompting his parents to run upstairs and warn him to be quiet.