I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

However, as they kept saying that the other was more powerful and neither was willing to back down, the atmosphere between them seemed a little subtle to others.

Takagi and Majima looked at each other and saw deep curiosity in each other's eyes.

After the stalemate, the two looked at each other for a long time. Takagi asked curiously, "Senior from Keio, you have a good relationship with our Amaki?"

"generally."

"Generally speaking, this is fate. Meeting again at a reunion at a prestigious school is also a special feeling."

Takagi looked at Aki Tomoya and Kasumigaoka Utaha again and again with an ambiguous gaze.

It was fate that allowed me to meet such interesting friends at the examination hall and at the entrance ceremony. It was really great!

Tokyo is great!

"Takagi-kun, don't be fooled by my senior's modesty. She is actually a very talented literary woman."

"Speaking of modesty, Amai-kun is more modest than anyone else. Should I say that he is worthy of being from Tokyo University?"

The relationship between the two really seems to be getting more and more complicated. At today's social gathering, Takagi doesn't regret coming here at all.

It is said that Keio and Waseda like to compete with each other, but it is also common for the University of Tokyo School of Medicine and Keio School of Medicine to quarrel.

It seems that the University of Tokyo, Sanli University and Keio University of Literature are competing with each other? Interesting!

Moreover, they are the relationship between senior and junior, awesome!

On the surface, Takagi appears polite, has a kind smile, is elegant and humorous, but in his heart he is more restless than anyone else. After coming to Tokyo from a family of doctors in Kyoto, he is like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins.

"It smells like gunpowder."

Majima came closer and whispered in a voice that only he and Takagi could hear.

"Yes, the smell of gunpowder."

Takagi nodded slightly.

At this moment, Tomoya Aki used skillful movements to fill the tea cup for Kasumigaoka Utaha and chatted with him.

"It's been a year since we last met, and you're still as stunning as ever. The former Toyosaki talent should now be called Keio's talent. Back then, I didn't have the chance to help you get admitted to Keio University, so now I, your junior, can only offer you some tea to show my respect."

Aki Tomoya remembered the message he left on Line in February, and took the opportunity to send his one-year-late congratulations, as a way of thanking Kasumigaoka Utaha for her unique "concern" back then.

"I haven't had time to congratulate you yet. Congratulations."

Kasumigaoka Utaha said this, and then seemed to relax, and her tone softened a little.

She had a headache for a long time just thinking about how to greet Tomoya Aki when she met him again at the social gathering where the original material was collected.

To be honest, it was a bit awkward at first.

Seeing Tomoya Aki sitting at the social gathering of this prestigious school, Kasumigaoka Utaha imagined, if Tomoya Aki was still that simple otaku, would he be able to appear here at this moment?

Even when she first saw her, Kasumigaoka Utaha found it a little hard to believe that the TAKI from the past was now the person that everyone present was afraid to approach when they first learned that they were from Todaiji University.

If Tomoya Aki was still the same TAKI, there would be no place for him here.

Chapter 188 It’s Even (1/?)

Let me ask you, two years ago today, would Aki Tomoya dare to guarantee that he would attend a social gathering at a prestigious university with such a title from the University of Tokyo?

I have imagined getting in, but I can never guarantee that I will pass. It would be fun to set a goal and get slapped in the face.

To be honest, Tomoya Aki has a good impression of Kasumigaoka Utaha, but he is also reluctant to show any interest in her.

But now, looking at this senior from the same level, it feels good.

"You said something a little harsh to me two years ago."

Kasumigaoka Utaha really wanted to say this to Aki Tomoya, but it was obviously not the right occasion.

"I'm going to go outside to get some fresh air and come back in a while."

As the atmosphere became more and more heated, Aki Tomoya made an excuse to go to the bathroom.

But when he came out of the bathroom, he ran into someone he knew in the corridor.

"Can I bother you for a moment?"

When passing by the senior sister, the other party suddenly spoke.

Aki Tomoya stopped, turned to look at her, and nodded after a little consideration.

"please."

"There's something I want to confirm... You didn't have to say such outrageous things two years ago."

Mentioning what happened two years ago here made Aki Tomoya feel a little embarrassed.

He could hear some dissatisfaction in the other party's tone, and he knew that the incident must have left a bad memory for this senior.

"Should I apologize?"

"You are really good at perfunctory treatment. Am I such a difficult person?"

"I was a little bit in love at that time."

So, Aki Tomoya didn't want to say anything to leave room for maneuver at the beginning.

Moreover, in that way, it was like putting all the blame on herself. When Kasumigaoka Utaha heard such excessive words, she didn't have to think about anything else, let alone feel any guilt.

However, it was a bit surprising to Aki Tomoya that the two of them could talk about the past in a relatively calm manner at this moment.

"Then can I ask the real reason? It's my first love after all."

“Panic!”

Akitomo looked at her in surprise.

He thought for a moment, then replied, "To put it simply, two years ago today, I couldn't guarantee that I would be standing here today and participating in such a social gathering. And, I don't want to become like Ms. Machida. As your editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief of the publishing house, she has already lost her dignity in front of you before."

It would be very difficult to date Kasumigaoka Utaha from two years ago.

Although he did have a great affection for her, one party was too strong, so how should the other party deal with it?

He had already started preparing for the exam under pressure, and didn't want to think about other things or endure other things.

Just like now, facing Kasumigaoka Utaha again on a relatively equal level, Aki Tomoya prefers it this way.

"You don't dare to give me a guarantee?"

"So it was this love-brain thing that made me choose that way to avoid any misunderstandings. I didn't apply to the University of Tokyo for anyone else, but for myself, or to give back to my family."

He has no confidence to make any promises to Kasumigaoka Utaha, and Akitomo hates this kind of love-brained thinking. At the same time, it is because he knows that Kasumigaoka Utaha is somewhat love-brained that he leaves no room for her.

There are difficulties and hidden stories behind everything.

If he really had to explain the hidden difficulties, it would be that the love-brain thinking really annoyed him.

If you want to refuse, just be straightforward, considering that this female writer of youth romance novels has an extraordinary imagination.

He admitted that he had liked Kasumigaoka Utaha, but that was before the spring break that year, when he was still a simple otaku.

After the spring break two years ago, some of the feelings in my heart diluted a lot, so when I saw that there was still a chance with Kasumigaoka Utaha, I didn't think about that anymore.

I liked him in the past, but it’s different now. There’s no point in dating someone I no longer like.

After listening to what Tomoya Aki said, Kasumigaoka Utaha was not angry at all, but instead looked as if she had suddenly realized something.

"Thank you for talking to me, but don't dwell on the past. I was really scared when you came to me in the winter."

"So my feelings have caused you trouble. Does that make it even?"

"Let's call it even."

Kasumigaoka Utaha was very calm. She sighed in her heart and no longer cared about what happened before.

The only thing that bothered her was the love-brain mentioned by Tomoya Aki...

"I'm going back."

Aki Tomoya remembered that Takagi and the others were still waiting for him, so he said he was about to go back.

At this moment, Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly spoke up again: "TAKI, no, Amai-kun, to be honest, was I in trouble at that time? I mean from the author's perspective."

"…It's quite troublesome to ask Ms. Machida to do that to promote your new work."

"Even you say that. It seems that Ms. Machida is really a good person."

"Ms. Machida will cry."

As for the author, she has the ability to write a good story, but there must be something wrong with the way the editor treated her.

In addition to being born with excellent talent, Utaha Kasumigaoka was also lucky to meet such a good editor.

However, it would have been better if she had been a little more honest and simply admitted that she had behaved inappropriately in the past towards Machida Sonoko.

But Akitomo knew that this person just liked to hold on.

But it’s much better than before.

Back at the social gathering, Gao Mu couldn't help but come over curiously and ask, "Is the tryst over?"

"what?"

"Don't act stupid!"

"I do not understand what you're saying."

"..."

Tomoya Aki was extremely calm and did not show any flaws in front of Takagi.

Later, when Kasumigaoka Utaha came back, she also maintained a calm attitude.

There was a curfew at Majima's house, so he said goodbye to everyone after half an hour.

Akitomo also didn't want to play too late, so he left the party soon after.

Not long after he left, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt that she had collected enough materials and said goodbye coldly. But before her, Kudo Sayaka, a first-year student in the Keio Faculty of Literature, had already left.

"An Yi, wait for me."

"Isn't this Kudo? Long time no see!"

Tomoya Aki turned around and looked at Sayaka Kudo who was catching up with him, pretending to be amazed.

"We were at the same social gathering just a few minutes ago. Even if I pretend not to know you, won't you do the same?"

"Come to think of it, that's what happened. The social gathering hasn't officially ended yet, right? Why don't you play for a while longer?"

Before, they pretended not to know each other, but that was because of the atmosphere. Before the three-member group from Dongda University of Science and Technology took the initiative to form a group, no one thought about approaching them. They understood the atmosphere and acted as if they were standing aside.

"An Yi, would you like to come with me?"

"It turns out Kudo is also afraid of walking alone at night."

"Are you looking for a fight?"

Chapter ①⑧⑨ Farewell! (2/?)

It is mid-June and the University of Tokyo has been in session for more than two months.

In the classroom of the third grade of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, a class ended and Aki Tomoya

"A new book? You read really fast, Majima."

Takagi glanced at a new book in Majima's hands.

In one month, Majima didn't know how many books he had read.

Majima digests much faster than him.

"An Yi is not bad either. It seems like he is thinking about getting a scholarship."

Majima pointed at Tomoya Aki who was standing next to Takagi and smiled.

In addition to studying in class, everyone basically takes time to do something helpful to themselves. The classes at East China University of Science are not easy to stay in, and no one wants to fall behind.

“I’m in the fifth-to-last position which is a bit dangerous, but if I can get a scholarship, I’ll have to fight for it.”

Studying medicine in Japan is very expensive. National universities are much better, and there is no need to say more about private universities.

Moreover, each of them is a person who will not relax themselves in private, so when you are in such an environment, you must be more self-conscious.