I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

Now it’s time to seriously deal with what comes next.

After saying something to Iori Hamajima, he obediently put his phone back into his bag.

"How long ago was it when we last hung out together?"

Aki Tomoya mentioned it casually.

After this topic was brought up, Eriri's expression suddenly became a little embarrassed.

If we talk about the times when it was just the two of them hanging out together, the number of times could be counted on one hand.

You can probably count them on one hand.

"…Does that CM fan exhibition count?"

Ying Lili replied in a low voice, still a little unsure.

The last time the two of them hung out together was a long time ago.

The most similar one was the fan exhibition during my sophomore year of high school.

The reason why she felt unconfident was because Eriri knew that if it was that fan exhibition, Hama Izumi would be there too.

And if it weren't for the trip to Tobo Island, it would be impossible for Aki Tomoya, who was already busy preparing for the exam at that time, to say anything like going out for fun.

During those two years, Tomoya Aki spent almost all his time preparing for the exams, and he hardly rested on his days off.

"Forget it."

Akitomo nodded.

Although they did go out to sea on Ariha Island that time, that day was also a turning point for their relationship to return to normal as childhood sweethearts.

So, that day can be said to be quite important.

"Come to think of it, you were the one who invited me that day."

Eriri recalled that time, just like this time, it was Tomoya Aki who took the initiative to invite her to the doujin exhibition.

But if Tomoya Aki were to say, the situation this time is a little different from last time.

This time, before I took the initiative to invite her, it was Eriri who offered to come out together.

Feeling emotional in his heart, Aki Tomoya suddenly felt like saying, "It turns out I have a childhood sweetheart!"

"I'm really not free on the 15th. I'm sorry I couldn't accept your invitation."

Eriri shook her head at Tomoya Aki's words.

Talking about those things again is no longer important.

Besides, it’s nice to be out together today.

"Where to go?"

Eriri asked, a hint of anticipation hidden deep in her eyes.

As childhood sweethearts, apart from playing together frequently in elementary school, they had never had any normal interaction at other times.

Moreover, even when they were in elementary school, their relationship broke down because of that incident.

To be honest, we spend too little time together.

But now, Eriri is already very happy to be able to play together like this.

Similarly, Tomoya Aki also had a lot of emotions in his heart.

Because if you think about it carefully, his relationship with this childhood sweetheart didn't really become like childhood sweethearts until their second year of high school.

But it was too late. In high school, they both started to be busy with their own things.

First, Tomoya Aki had to prepare for the exam, and then Eriri also found other things to do.

"This is Toshima Ward. Can't you think of any other place besides Ikebukuro?"

Aki Tomoya asked with a smile.

However, Ying Lili was a little confused at this time.

This is the place decided by Tomoya Aki, but even so, as a veteran otaku, Eriri should know that there is a very famous comic street in this place.

But what was surprising was that Eriri seemed to know nothing at this time.

I don't know what's on Eriri's mind right now...

Seeing Eriri looking at him with a puzzled expression, Akitomo said in surprise: "Eriri, you haven't forgotten the comic street in Toyoshima, have you?"

This is totally unacceptable. That place is a famous comics mecca.

Someone like Eriri should know this very well.

"I...of course I remember!"

Ying Lili reacted immediately and replied in a panicked tone.

How could she not know this place?

Toshima is a holy place for comics. Because of predecessors like Fujiko Fujio and Osamu Tezuka, that comic street is very famous.

After she came to her senses, Eriri realized that this was Toyoshima!

Aki Tomoya looked at Eriri speechlessly.

Today's Eriri is really special...

special……

No, it should be said that she is silly and a little cute.

"Kashiwagi Eri doesn't know about this kind of manga holy land. If it gets out, she will be laughed at by the industry..."

He couldn't help laughing.

"I've told you I remember where this place is, and I've been here many times!"

I have been here many times, but I just can't remember it.

It really makes me wonder what to say.

"Yes, yes, yes!" said Aki Tomoya, trying not to laugh.

When Eriri noticed the smile in his eyes, she puffed up her face in dissatisfaction.

Seeing that she seemed a little angry, Aki Tomoya asked, "Are you angry?"

"No... only children would get angry over something like this!"

Obviously, he was a little angry.

Aki Tomoya smiled quietly, and this was more like Eriri's usual self.

"Would you like to go?"

"……Walk!"

Eriri pursed her lips, but finally nodded.

But she looks like she still needs some coaxing.

How to please a girl?

Akitomo also glanced at Eriri beside him without leaving a trace.

He is not very good at this kind of thing, especially when the object is his childhood sweetheart.

As he walked, he thought about this question.

As for Eriri, who was next to him, it was unknown what she was thinking at this time, and her expression was a little dull.

"Yinglili."

"Ok?"

She turned to look at the boy next to her in confusion.

"Sure enough, I still prefer you when you smile."

Although it's fun to tease Eriri occasionally, Tomoya Aki still thinks that this guy is more likable when he has a smile on his face.

When Eriri heard Aki Tomoya say this to her, her expression was stunned for a moment.

She stood there blankly, staring at Aki Tomoya without blinking.

An Yilun also stopped and looked at her in confusion.

Suddenly he stopped and stood there in a daze, which made him a little panicked.

Just when he was about to ask Eriri what was wrong, the latter's eyes suddenly widened as if she was frightened.

"Is, is, is that so?!" Ying Lili's face turned a little red and she said in an exaggerated voice.

This reaction time is a bit long.

“There’s really nothing I can do about you, ahahahahaha!”

As if trying to hide something, Eriri's laughter was just as exaggerated.

She covered her mouth and laughed out loud, with a hint of joy in her eyes.

“…Ahaha.”

In the end, Tomoya Aki could only let out an "aha" in confusion.

As long as Ying Lili is happy, that's all.

Her laughter had not stopped yet, and at the end, she suddenly started coughing.

"Hahaha, cough cough cough! Oops, I laughed too much!"

Laughed too much...

There's still someone for you, Eriri.

"What did you say just now? Can you say it again?"

“Are you the memory of a fish?”

I heard it clearly, but I still asked him to say it again.

"..."

It turns out that playing dumb won't work here.

"Forget it, I'm just confirming it."

Chapter 221 I Want to Stay Here (2/?)

Eriri was still thinking about what she just said.

"That's not a joke, right?"

Thinking of this in her mind, Ying Lili felt a little excited.

But at this time, she still tried hard not to let her feelings show on her face.

Keep calm, you must keep calm.

But seriously, it would be nice if I could hear Tomoya Aki say those words again.

I like her smile, it would be nice if this was a confession.

But it's a pity...

Just as childhood sweethearts.

But such words would never have been heard in the past.

Childhood sweethearts are very close, but it is a bit difficult to get closer.

Because we have known each other for more than ten years, some things will be influenced by us imperceptibly.

Recalling the words of her mother Sayuri Sawamura, Eriri knew that this would be a long battle.

In his eyes, is she a childhood sweetheart or a girl who will make his heart beat faster...