I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

At this moment, Eriri looked at Tomoya Aki in confusion, curious about why he said that.

"Well, as long as that person doesn't become the second Akane Benizaka, I don't think Ms. Machida will give up on her, but who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"

Aki Tomoya shrugged and said in a half-joking tone.

I heard from Hashima Iori that Ayaka Akane and Machida Sonoko were classmates in college.

And the moment he actually saw Akane Benizaka, Tomoyuki confirmed that he could not like that person.

I'm so tired, so alone

Looking at Akane Ayaka, it’s like another Kasumigaoka Utaha with full self-awareness.

At that time, Tomoya Aki was thinking, if Kasumigaoka Utaha really developed in the direction of Akinosaka Akane, would Machida Sonoko explode.

Tomoya Aki saw a lot of similarities between Akane Ayaka and Utaha Kasumigaoka.

"Akinosaka Akane, Eriri, are you going to accept her invitation? You can go to her club and have some fun, but I don't recommend it."

"Why? Akane Benizaka's club is at least one of the best in the industry."

"As for the industry, the place you're going to go after graduating from high school is much more powerful than Akane's club."

Tokyo University of the Arts, with Eriri's talent, it would be better for her to find a national treasure-level old monster to teach her for two years than to stay in Akane Benizaka's club.

Moreover, that person was too strong, and to be honest, Eriri was just working there as a part-time worker.

"But if you focus on your industry, you can just pretend I didn't say anything."

Of course, if Eriri still wants to go in that direction, Akane Benizaka can indeed help Eriri a lot.

Just as Machida Sonoko thought, Akane Ayaka can also help Kasumigaoka Utaha.

But it is impossible for Kasumigaoka Utaha to be with Akinosaka Akane now.

She even has a crisis of trust in Machida Sonoko, so it is even more impossible for her to accept help from Benizaka Akane.

"How did it suddenly become a life talk?"

Eriri scratched her head and smiled at this time.

It was originally just a casual Sunday chat, but in the end it turned into Aki Tomoya explaining his suggestions to her.

This scene became as if they were discussing the future path forward.

However, as for her career path, although she has already discussed with her mother Sayuri Sawamura about going to the Tokyo National University of the Arts, Eriri has never really thought about the future which is too far away.

Right now, the happiest and most troublesome thing for Eriri is probably the new work with Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Eriri isn't actually interested in anything like Akane Benizaka.

But she was somewhat concerned about Kasumigaoka Utaha's problem.

"I'll just look at what's in front of me."

Eriri doesn't really want to think about things that are too far away.

After graduation, I can stay in Tokyo instead of going back to Britain or studying abroad somewhere else. I can continue to do what I like. There is not much to ask for.

"Maybe this is the difference between Ren and I. Sometimes we don't have to think about the future..."

Ying Lili gave a bitter smile at this time.

Privileges are something that comes with one. When enjoying such privileges, why would one say that this is not what one wants? Now think about it, isn't this idea stupid?

Although she couldn't say that she accepted it with peace of mind, Eriri knew much more about the environment she was in than before.

"You have thought it through clearly."

Tomoya Aki looked at his childhood sweetheart in surprise.

Having such awareness means that Eriri is already able to see a lot of things.

Born in such an environment, Eriri's vision has been limited to a narrow perspective over the past decade or so, which is something that is incomprehensible.

"...But, when I think about being different from you, it's actually a pity."

Chapter 129 The case is solved! (2/4)

If you think about it carefully, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with a naive noble lady. Sometimes she can still be likable.

But for naive and innocent things, Eriri probably only occupies the first two categories.

Seriously speaking, although I still feel silly sometimes, it’s mostly useless.

"You've grown up, Eriri."

Tomoya Aki sighed like this.

Noticing the pleased gaze of her childhood sweetheart, Eriri felt a little amused.

Now it was as if the other party was treating her like a child, and this feeling made Eriri feel a little helpless.

"What was I like in your eyes before?"

Eriri asked the same question again.

And Amaki Tomoya thought for a moment and then replied, "Miss?"

"now what?"

"Miss everyone?"

"Is there a difference?!"

After all, they are all young ladies from wealthy families and daughters of aristocrats.

Eriri doesn't understand the difference between the past and the present, how exactly does Aki Tomoya make his judgment, and what standards does he use.

Amaki Tomoya chuckled, then patiently explained: "There are differences between young ladies and young ladies. For example, I know your true face now. Whenever I saw you pretending on campus before, I didn't want to trust you anymore. Now we can still be calm here, as friends, and talk normally as childhood sweethearts. What do you think?"

"Is this how you speak so bluntly in front of me about these things?!"

Although it is true, it is just unpleasant.

"Because we are childhood sweethearts."

“…Yeah, that seems to be the case!”

Eriri couldn't refute, and even because of Aki Tomoya's words, all her resentment disappeared in an instant.

Just because they are normal childhood sweethearts, so what I said before doesn’t really matter.

They knew each other in elementary school and are about to enter the third year of high school, a period of more than ten years. It has been almost half a year since their relationship normalized.

Compared to Tomoya Aki and Utaha Kasumigaoka, Eriri felt that she had really gotten a great deal.

The identity of childhood sweethearts also makes Aki Tomoya take care of her to a large extent.

"Ren Ye, you and... forget it, it's nothing."

Eriri looked at Aki Tomoya and suddenly wanted to ask something, but when the words came to her lips, she immediately swallowed them back.

The latter looked at her with some confusion, and when the words came to his lips, he didn't know what she wanted to ask.

However, since Eriri was already planning to swallow it back, Akitomo didn't plan to ask any further questions.

"She has an exam next week. I hope she won't be affected..."

There will be a trial next Saturday, and Kasumigaoka Utaha will also participate.

Most of the candidates will take the first test, including Kasumigaoka Utaha.

He has maintained the top level in the school for three years, and I heard that he has always scored A grades in the mock exams.

Now it's finally a formal test. Most people who know Kasumigaoka Utaha probably have confidence in her.

Taking a national exam should be no problem for Kasumigaoka Utaha.

“It’s interesting that people who don’t have to take the test worry about those who will definitely pass it.”

Tomoya Aki agrees from the bottom of his heart that Kasumigaoka Utaha is a genius.

Being able to maintain excellent levels while taking both ends into consideration is an enviable talent.

The national examination on January 20th this year should not be difficult for Kasumigaoka Utaha, thought Aki Tomoya.

Get a good score on the first test, then take the early school exam, and finally wait for admission in April.

In Tomoya Aki's imagination, Kasumigaoka Utaha is the kind of person who can easily reach the peak of her life.

But even such an excellent person cannot be perfect, as everyone has flaws.

All I can say is that compared to ordinary people, outstanding people have more luck than ordinary people.

Meeting Eriri, a good editor like Machida Sonoko, the worst thing that happened to Utaha Kasumigaoka was probably meeting Tomoya Aki.

"It was people like me who defeated that genius..."

Thinking of this, Aki Tomoya couldn't feel happy at all.

Taking pleasure in other people's pain, does that mean there is some deep hatred?

Although Tomoya Aki said a lot of excessive words at the beginning, he didn't know whether he felt guilty afterwards.

"What have you been mumbling about?"

"I'm just lamenting that things are impermanent and life is always accompanied by regrets."

"Are you using that old-fashioned tone again?"

"Hehehe."

Old-fashioned?

There was nothing for Akitomo to refute. It was just a sentence used to cover up anyway, so Eriri could think whatever she wanted.

But at this time he was thinking about something else.

"When people act, they always have some misunderstandings, thinking that such behavior is for the good of the other person. I think I can't avoid this."

There is one thing that Aki Tomoya has to admit now.

Compared to how he treats Kasumigaoka Utaha, he really favors his childhood sweetheart.

Maybe it’s because of how long we’ve known each other, or maybe it’s because I liked Kasumigaoka Utaha more before.

"Does she feel unbalanced?"

When Akitomo thought of this, he felt a little complicated.

If you think in this direction, even if it's Machida Sonoko, with whom Aki Tomoya had unpleasant experiences in the past, he is getting along well with everyone related to Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Not to mention, my relationship with Eriri is now as normal as it can be.

"Eri, I think I messed up something too."

Aki Tomoya gave a wry smile.

However, Eriri didn't understand what he was talking about.

After hearing Tomoya Aki's bitter smile, she just looked at him in confusion.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I just didn't expect that someone I admired in the past was actually much more fragile than I thought."

Aki Tomoya replied in a complicated tone.

At the same time, I couldn't help but sigh in my heart that human beings themselves are extremely complex beings, and there are many differences between individuals.

But one thing is certain, when the body is hurt, its own functions will react to protect itself.

Just as Eriri said before, Kasumigaoka Utaha is wrapped up in layers on her new work.

"Eri, when you were with that person, did you often mention me?"

Aki Tomoya asked a question that concerned him a lot.

"what happened?"

"It looks like it is."