I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

Although she is not as famous as the long-established Eri Kashiwagi, Tomoya Aki feels that as a newcomer, Tomoya Hasumi has done a pretty good job.

Aki Tomoya would praise this junior schoolmate's abilities without hesitation.

If he doesn’t brag about his own schoolmate, will he brag about others?

"emmmm..."

There was a hint of unwillingness in Eriri's eyes. Although she had some doubts in her heart, she couldn't resist her curiosity and obediently picked up the doujinshi drawn by Hamima Izumi.

You know, she has never heard Aki Tomoya praise her script.

It is up to her to look critically at a work that her childhood sweetheart praised without reservation.

"That senior..."

At this time, Hamima Chukai wanted to say that Eriri was weird, but when the words came to his lips, he felt it was impolite and immediately covered his mouth.

It's not nice to say that about others. Even if Eriri's behavior is suspicious, it doesn't fully explain the problem. What if she is not feeling well...

Aki Tomoya turned around and smiled at Hasima Ichimoku, then casually sold a doujinshi.

"Thank you!"

Although he only sat in the booth and sold doujinshi at the CM Doujin Exhibition, Tomoya Aki felt that it was much better to just sit here and sell doujinshi than to walk around everywhere.

However, Iori Hamajima didn't see him, and Tomoya Aki thought that his brother who went out to sea would come over to take a look.

That guy is definitely a sister-con at heart!

"How is it, compared to Kashiwagi Eri's work, how is your performance as a newcomer?"

Seeing that Eriri had almost finished translating the book, Tomoya Aki asked her about her thoughts after reading it.

You can't just read the book in vain. As a senior, you should at least give some suggestions.

"Hey, Kashiwagi Eri, how can my work be compared with that Kashiwagi Eri teacher? Senior, please stop making fun of me!"

Before Eriri could speak, Hamajima Izumi spoke in a fearful and weak voice.

After all, Kashiwagi Eri is an older sister who has been in the industry for a long time. How can she, a younger generation, be compared with her? It seems a bit mismatched to compare my own work with Kashiwagi Eri.

However, what she didn't know was that the great Kashiwagi Eri was right next to her, and was carefully examining the doujinshi she had drawn.

"Ichikai, you have to be more confident in your abilities. Kashiwagi Eri is not someone you can't reach."

Aki Tomoya sighed.

He said this because he really believed that Boshima was good at sailing.

Unfortunately, as a newcomer, Hamada still lacks some confidence when going out to sea.

"So what do you think of Kashiwagi Eri, and what about her works?"

At this time, Eriri raised her head and looked at Aki Tomoya with some dissatisfaction.

I don’t know why, but I’m just so angry!

Aki Tomoya was stunned for a moment. He was clearly talking about his junior's work, but the topic was brought to this.

Eri Kashiwagi...

Isn't that Eriri herself?

Aki Tomoya curled his lips and replied without thinking: "That guy is a very troublesome person in real life, but in terms of his works, he is really rare and precious."

After hearing the first half of Tomoya Aki's words, Eriri felt like she was about to explode, but his second sentence instantly calmed her down.

This can be considered as a compliment...

Ying Lili felt a lot better. For the sake of the compliment, she pretended not to hear the rest.

Eriri is selectively deaf, and only listens to half of a sentence.

"What are you grinning about?"

Akitomo looked at Eriri in confusion. What's with that smug look in her eyes? You're proud of being described as a very troublesome person, right?

Or is it that this woman is too easy to deal with?

"Hey, I'm not laughing, and I was wearing a mask, please stop talking nonsense!"

Ying Lili covered her face in panic, only to find that she was wearing a mask.

Knowing that Eriri could take off with just a few words of praise, Akito Tomoya remained indifferent and just wanted to complain at this time.

If their relationship seemed normal before, Tomoya Aki could always say that your tsundere is quite cute.

But whenever he thought of their complicated relationship, Akitomo could no longer have any illusions about Eriri.

"Does the senior know Ms. Kashiwagi Eri?"

At this time, Hajima Chukai asked. Judging from the tone of Aki Tomoya just now, he seemed to be very familiar with Kashiwagi Eri.

Ying Lili didn't say anything, but she was muttering in her heart, of course they knew each other, and they had known each other for more than ten years.

"I know him. He's a troublesome guy. If possible, I really hope so... No, it's nothing."

Aki Tomoya wanted to say that it would have been better if they had not known each other in the first place.

If we didn't know each other, there wouldn't be so many complicated things.

If it weren't for the incident with Eriri, he might not have misunderstood what Kasumigaoka Utaha meant.

It was after the spring break that Tomoya Aki learned to trust others again.

It is because he never denies the past that Tomoya Aki feels regretful.

Seeing that Aki Tomoya was hesitant to speak, Hajima Izumi seemed to have noticed something and took the initiative to change the subject: "Senior, when you are admitted to the University of Tokyo, can I still go to play with you?"

"Pfft, no matter when, I should always remember that I have you as my junior sister, as long as you are still willing to come to see me."

When Aki Tomoya looked at the island of Hama heading out to sea, he seemed to be completely relaxed.

He actually really hoped that his relationship with Eriri would be like his relationship with Tomori, without so many troubles, he could just say whatever he wanted to say, and it would be really easy and happy.

But the fact is, whether you can maintain an ordinary and normal friendship with your childhood sweetheart is still a question mark.

After Namijima went out to sea and changed the topic, both Aki Tomoya and Eriri became silent for a long time.

It was not until the next day when the CM fan exhibition ended and I helped Hasima to pack up for going out to sea that Hasima Iori appeared.

"Haa, I was too busy. Sorry about Chukai and Renye too. I wanted to have a good chat with you today, but I don't have time!"

There was a look of regret on Hamima Iori's face. He had been busy with club affairs and interacting with people in the industry the whole day and had no time to come here and take a look.

When he came over after finishing his work, it was already over. He didn't want to disturb Aki Tomoya anymore, and he still had to take Hamajima out to sea.

"Let's talk again when we have a chance. I'll welcome you back then, you industry insider!"

Aki Tomoya smiled.

Iori Hatima smiled without saying anything, and glanced at Eriri inconspicuously, wondering whether he had given up or not.

But given the current atmosphere, we must not meddle in other people’s business!

"Eri, will your aunt come to pick you up?"

After walking out of the exhibition hall with Eriri, Aki Tomoya looked at the time and asked.

The latter shook her head, it seemed that no one would come to pick her up.

"Let's go to the station first."

"Ah."

The two walked in silence outside the Tokyo Big Sight, one in front of the other, and around them were their fellow otakus chatting happily.

The next day, the fan exhibition ended. A lot of people left, and even more people came together. Tomoya Aki and Eriri were just two of the many people in this huge crowd.

"There are a lot of people here, don't get separated, hold on to my backpack."

Aki Tomoya reminded without even turning his head.

Eriri behind him hesitated for a moment, then reached out and gently grabbed the strap of the backpack on Tomoya Aki's back.

"Ren Ye, can I ask you something?"

Suddenly, Eriri's voice sounded from behind, and in this noisy environment, Aki Tomoya could hear it clearly.

"Ah."

"You look like you've reconciled with Iori Hasima?"

When Iori came out to Hamajima before, the two of them were able to talk like that, which made Eriri feel as if she saw the scene in junior high school, when they first met, it was like that.

It was really unexpected for Eriri that the two of them could reconcile.

"It's just that everyone has figured it out, and I also owed that guy an apology, but unfortunately I forgot to say it, hehe..."

Chapter 66 Lost Opportunity (8/12)

Have Tomoya Aki and Iori Hajima reconciled?

There is nothing wrong with saying this, but Aki Tomoya would like to say that he now understands Hamajima Iori.

In the past, I didn't understand or agree with him, so I unilaterally broke off my relationship with Iori Hatima.

Now that they have both figured it out, and the other party still considers him a friend, Aki Tomoya is naturally willing to treat Hamima Iori as a friend.

"What's wrong? Is it weird that Iori and I got back together?"

Tomoya Aki took Eriri out of the crowd and came to the main road.

The fact that he and Iori Hasima were able to reconcile might seem strange to Eriri.

After all, Akitomo Ren disagreed with what Iori Hatima did before, thinking that the other party was using his love for the two-dimensional world to package himself and was a fame-seeker.

But afterwards, Aki Tomoya discovered that Hamajima Iori was still the Hamajima Iori who loved the two-dimensional world, and this was also a fact.

Is it contradictory to wrap yourself in the second dimension, gain fame and fortune, and at the same time love this place?

To put it in a nicer way, turn your hobby into a career and have the determination to reach the top.

Therefore, Akitomo Tomoyuki will have to apologize to Iori Hatima because he wants to break the original agreement.

It’s a pity that he seems unable to reach the pinnacle of the two-dimensional world. I hope he can continue on his own.

"Do not……"

Ying Lili didn't know how to express the restless emotions in her heart at the moment.

Even Hajima Iori can reconcile with Aki Tomoya and return to a normal relationship, so why can't this pair of childhood sweethearts do the same?

Maybe this question should not be asked to the boy in front, but should be asked to yourself.

Aki Tomoya said that he and Hamajima Iori had both thought it through, so naturally there were no problems.

But has Eriri figured it out now?

In Eriri's eyes, how far is Tomoya Aki from her?

"Ren Ye, do you think I am a burden to you now?"

Eriri asked a question that surprised Aki Tomoya.

Does she feel like she is a burden to him now?

When An Yilun thought of this, he smiled bitterly in his heart.

"Why do you say that?"

After feeling the hand on the schoolbag loosen, Aki Tomoya turned around and looked at Eriri who was lowering her head.

Ying Lili looked down and said bitterly: "Because didn't you say that it was tiring to get along with me?"

Upon hearing this, Amami Tomoya wanted to say that it was a good thing that she could still see this, but that was not the case now.

"You're not holding me back, you're holding yourself back."

The person running in front does have a way to make it impossible for the people behind to catch up, but Ying Lili is currently unable to take care of herself, so how can she drag him down?

The person who hasn't figured it out so far is Eriri.

At most, Aki Tomoya was a little annoyed by this.