I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Yoshihiko Kamigo, who became a monk halfway through his career, hasn't even officially decided on a university yet.

"Don't say that. I haven't even dared to watch anime lately. My light novel, which I've been looking forward to for so long, is supposed to be released in the middle of this month, but now I don't even want to think about it!"

Yoshihiko Uego admitted that his situation was not optimistic, but he was still trying his best.

He has reduced his leisure time considerably, and he doesn't even have time to think about the new light novel that he was looking forward to releasing in mid-November.

It wasn't easy at first, as I was a latecomer to the field.

"Then let's work harder. It would be best to decide on your university choice before next year's mock exam. Have you discussed it with your family?"

Aki Tomoya put down his book, no longer intending to attack the other party.

"Let's talk about this in the new year. If we suddenly talk about taking the college entrance exam, they probably won't be able to accept it right away."

Yoshihiko Uego replied awkwardly.

Although he had already decided to pursue higher education, Yoshihiko Uego was not in a hurry to discuss it with his family.

He didn't think his family was so easy to persuade; he needed to produce some results in the last little bit of time left this year.

Just like my friend Tomoya Aki, although the effect certainly won't be as strong as my friend's, at least I'll have some leverage.

"However, your essay and English are particularly challenging. Keep it up!"

At this moment, Aki Tomoya said worriedly.

In the second year of class B's study group, Yoshihiko Kamigo is undoubtedly the one we need to worry about the most, and also the one with the lowest goals.

"Ugh, I'm having a headache too!"

Following Monday's results announcement, Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha head to Shinazugawa Bookstore after school.

The first volume of their long-awaited new work is about to be released, and the industry is paying close attention to the collaboration between the two.

However, this matter didn't have much to do with Aki Tomokazu; he was thinking more about his cousin who was always freeloading off him.

After school, he went to the cram school for tutoring as usual. When he returned home at night, he held two fast food lunch boxes in his hand, muttering to himself as he looked up at the building.

With the support of effects pedals and speakers, bursts of music pierced through the ceiling and rushed into Aki Tomoya's ears, pounding against his eardrums.

"You're really daring, Michiru!"

Aki Tomoya rushed upstairs, ran into the room, and ruthlessly unplugged the wire.

The house fell silent, and Michiru Hyodo stared at him in disbelief.

"What are you doing?!"

"That's exactly what I was thinking of asking you!"

The fact that she made such a fuss in his house and then turned around and questioned him made Aki Tomoya's face darken.

He could hear noises coming from inside the house even when he was outside, and thankfully the neighbors didn't complain!

"How many times have I told you? You can practice during the day, so why do you have to do this at night?"

Aki Tomoya said helplessly, and casually threw the string in his hand to the ground.

Practicing at night, Aki Tomoya doesn't want to deal with the trouble if the police come knocking on her door after receiving a complaint.

and--

When are you going back?

This is the issue that Aki Tomoya is most concerned about right now.

She's been eating and drinking for free at his house for so long, which isn't a big problem. The key issue is that Hyoudou Michi left her at his house and let her run away alone. At this point, they must be worried.

I wonder if my parents, who are currently on a business trip, have heard anything from our relatives.

"I don't want to go back."

Michiru Hyodo shook her head decisively.

"So you're going to continue being an underground idol? Is there anyone willing to let you perform?"

"I already said, they're not underground idols, they're an underground band, a band!"

Underground band!

Michiru Hyodo kept arguing.

"So, is there anyone willing to let you perform?"

Chapter 102 Give Me a Chance, Pear Syrup! (3/4)

Whether it's underground idols or underground bands, nobody knows what their purpose is.

She practices at his house all day. As for Michiru Hyodo's skill level, Tomoya Aki doesn't want to comment because he doesn't consider himself a professional musician, but he should at least talk about her plans.

Aki Tomoya didn't want to be labeled an accomplice after Hyodo Michiru's running away from home and hiding here was exposed.

"An underground band, without even a place to perform, isn't it just for their own enjoyment?"

Aki Tomoya is worried about Hyodo Michiru's current situation.

He really wanted to take Hyodo Michiru to see the real underground idols and bands, and the situation of most people who shared her dreams.

"If it's just for my own amusement, I guess I can go home."

Aki Tomoya still wanted to persuade Hyodo Michi to stay home.

Without a concrete plan, just having enthusiasm won't get anything done.

Pursuing a musical dream but unsure when a mentor will appear is the best course of action. Perhaps it's better to go home and think things through before making any decisions.

"You haven't fully planned it out, have you?"

After saying that, Aki Tomoya sighed heavily.

Michi Hyoudou has a goal, but what are the specific plans?

Is it enough to practice a little each day and then just sing a couple of lines?

Hyodo Michiru listened to Aki Tomoya's words, her face puffed out, unable to speak.

She disagreed with her family and ran away from home. As for her specific plans, it seems that she only thought about having Aki Tomoya become her music manager.

However, this is also based on the fact that Aki Tomo did not prepare for the exam.

It has now been confirmed that Aki Tomo is also preparing for national university entrance exams, and as he himself said, he is not a professional musician and his abilities are limited, so he cannot offer any help.

Hyodo Michiru was fully aware of these things.

Aki Tomoya looked up and saw the resentment flickering in Hyodo Michiru's eyes. He couldn't help but laugh and say, "What do you have to be resentful about?"

"I was really hurt by Allen..."

"Hyoudou Michiru muttered softly."

After escaping here, I thought it would be a dreamlike reunion, but all I got were blows from reality.

Facing Aki Tomoya, who had thoroughly analyzed her current situation, Hyodo Michiru had no confidence whatsoever.

"Going back without accomplishing anything? Wouldn't that just make us a laughingstock in Dad's eyes?!"

Just then, Michiru Hyodo said indignantly.

She put down her guitar and lay back on the bed.

After an argument, he ran away from home and came here. His family didn't seem to care, and hasn't called to ask about him at all.

If she were to go back and apologize now, that wouldn't be what Michiru Hyodo originally wanted.

"I'm serious!"

Michiru Hyodo shouted at the ceiling.

Her tone was incredibly firm and earnest.

But if dreams could be realized simply by shouting them out, then Aki Tomo wouldn't need to go to a cram school.

Seeing the somewhat stubborn expression on her face, Aki Tomoya couldn't help but chuckle.

"You sound serious, but no plan is no plan. You don't even have a way to become an underground idol in Akihabara. Are you going to take your friends to perform on the streets?"

Aki Tomoya hasn't forgotten that Hyodo Michiru mentioned that all the band members are female high school students.

A group of female high school students go to audition for AKB or Nogizaka46, but they don't even know if they will be selected.

Despite constantly talking about pursuing his musical dreams, Aki Tomoya only heard Michiru Hyodo say that.

"If I could perform, I would have gone already!"

"Ichiro Hyodo retorted in a matter-of-fact tone."

If there's a chance to perform, who wouldn't want to go?

But what if you have no connections and no resources?

"So, you can't even get a decent performance? Aren't you just amusing yourself?"