I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

"We'll find out tomorrow."

It would be meaningless if you mentioned the gift in advance.

And in fact, Tomoya Aki didn't want Eriri to be so excited, because he was not sure whether the gift he was going to give would satisfy Eriri.

"Hey, tell me now!"

Eriri looked at him with dissatisfaction.

Another day to wait?

She couldn't wait even a moment!

Because of Tomoya Aki's teasing before, Eriri almost thought that he had traveled through time, but now Eriri wants to travel through time to tomorrow.

She wanted to know what the gift from her childhood sweetheart Tomoya Aki was.

"It's better not to ask. You'll know what it is tomorrow!"

Aki Tomoya shook his head and showed no intention of giving in.

He also noticed the other party's anxious look and felt happy in his heart.

Just looking forward to the birthday gift he gave, Aki Tomoya was somewhat flattered.

But the gift he was going to give was really nothing special. There was a 99% chance that it would be the cheapest birthday gift Eriri had ever received.

It's just a token of my thoughtfulness.

I’m not willing to reveal it now, and I’m actually a little embarrassed to say it.

It would be fun if the other party didn't like it...

Although given Eriri's personality, that possibility is very small.

"You really want to know?"

However, it is not really something valuable. If the other party really wants to know, it is not impossible to tell him now.

"Yes!"

Eriri nodded firmly.

"…Then I'll make it my business."

Akitomo thought about it, so as to avoid disappointing Eriri due to excessive expectations, he decided to say it now.

But what made him helpless was that just when he was about to tell Eriri what the birthday gift she was going to give her was, the other party suddenly made a stop gesture.

"and many more!"

Eriri raised her head and stopped Aki Tomoya from continuing.

"It's better not to say it!"

Eriri's words stunned Aki Tomoya.

The person who insisted on knowing in advance was Eriri, and the one who doesn't want to know now is also Eriri.

What on earth is she trying to do?

"This... is what you wanted me to say. Now that I want to say it, you want me to hold it back?"

Now it was Akitomo's turn to feel uncomfortable.

At Eriri's insistence, he had been wanting to say it, but the other party blocked him abruptly at this time...

It hurts!

"Don't be like this. Do you want to know or not? Just tell me clearly, okay?"

Aki Tomoya looked like he was having chest tightness and shortness of breath, apparently he was holding it in very long.

He asked again now, so that he wouldn't have to hold it back later. He wanted to know what Ying Lili said to him, which made him feel awkward.

"Well, give me some hints!"

Eriri made this request as a last resort.

I feel itchy because I don’t know anything, but I don’t want to reveal everything at once, so I’ll just have to know a little bit first.

"Hint...how else can I give a hint..."

Aki Tomoya's expression began to look sad again.

He just gave a hint of what he was giving, and I guess everyone could guess what it was.

“Hmm… it works!”

As long as it can be used, it’s fine. Anything can be used, so the scope is wide.

But then I thought, the things that are suitable for Eriri to use are nothing more than paintbrushes, tools and the like. I'm sure Eriri can guess what he is going to give her.

“It works…it works!!!”

Eriri frowned and began to guess what it was.

Her expression of racking her brains was quite strenuous, and I didn't know if she was pretending or if it was really that difficult to guess.

"What on earth is..."

She muttered to herself, as if she hadn't guessed it yet.

Aki Tomoya looked at her, his mouth twitched, and he complained in his heart what else could be used.

Ying Lili is a painter and an artist. If he wants to give her something usable, then it must be tools related to painting art. How could she not guess this?

"Give me another hint!"

At this time, Eriri clasped her hands together and requested again.

Aki Tomoya opened his mouth and looked at the other party in surprise.

impossible……

Are you pretending?

Can't the other party really guess it?

Not even a range?

The soul of complaints in Tomoya Aki can hardly be suppressed anymore.

No matter how stupid you are, you shouldn't stay like this!

"Eri, what do you do?"

"What else can I do?"

"..."

What else can I do...

An Yilun was also convinced. It seemed that the other party had forgotten what she did.

"Book artist, game original artist, illustrator, Tokyo University of the Arts."

This hint should be detailed enough!

Akitomo didn't believe that Eriri couldn't guess what it was.

"You bought me tools and stuff?"

I finally guessed it!

If he couldn't guess this, Tomoya Aki would really collapse.

Well, there is no answer now, so we can just send the things over and be done with it.

At the same time, Aki Tomoya was thinking that Eriri probably had more tools than she could use, so it seemed a bit redundant for him to give her this.

How about thinking about it again tonight and whether to change it?

He glanced at Eriri, whose expression didn't change much, and finally decided to add one more.

And this, I won’t tell the other party for now.

But if I want to add one more thing, what should I give?

An Yilun thought about it, and his attention had already drifted elsewhere.

Although it's mainly a token of my appreciation, it shouldn't be too shabby.

Chapter 322: Shit (1/3)

Eriri’s birthday is March 20th.

Aki Tomoya bought a gift and sent it over.

A bracelet and a set of painting supplies arrived outside Eriri's house when she finished her part-time job at UDI.

But it was a little late when he arrived.

Because he had to help the Nakadō department investigate a case, Tomoya Aki had to work overtime this time.

He took out his cell phone and sent a message to Eriri. Akitomo was waiting outside the door.

Not long after, Ying Lili came out.

"Sorry, I'm a little late. Happy birthday."

Picking up the gift box, Tomoya Aki showed a hint of apology on his face.

I told Eriri yesterday that I would come over today and hand the gift to her personally.

Tomoya Aki came as promised today.

"Thank you!"

Ying Lili took the gift with surprise.

"go in!"

She wanted Tomoya Aki to come home.

However, the latter hesitated and shook his head.

Forget about going in. Akitomo is a little afraid of Eriri's mother, Sayuri Sawamura.

"Forget it, I won't bother you anymore."

Aki Tomoya said this.

In fact, he was avoiding Sayuri Sawamura in his heart.

He really had a natural fear of that lady.

Although I have only met him a few times, it is better to have less contact with such a powerful person in society.

If you are not careful, you will be led astray by others.

"Hey, aren't you going in?"

"No, it's already so late."

Look at the time, it's almost ten o'clock.

There's no need to go in so late.

"It's my fault. I came too late today. It's your birthday, but I couldn't celebrate it properly for you. I hope my gift can show my appreciation."

There was a lot of apology in Tomoya Aki's tone.

It's indeed a bit late, I can only say this with regret.

Ying Lili was hesitant at this time, not knowing what to say.

"Um, I'm sorry."

Perhaps feeling that Eriri was dissatisfied, Aki Tomoya apologized again.

The latter shook his head and just picked up the gift box given by Tomoya Aki.

"No, thank you for the gift."