I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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"Dr. Misumi, you should be able to rest today, right?"

Aki Tomoya turned to look at Misumi Mikoto.

Having just gone through something like that yesterday, I should be getting some rest today.

However, Mikoto Misumi did not rest and arrived at UDI on time as if nothing had happened.

She is, after all, a strong woman who has made achievements in the field of forensic medicine, so she has the mental fortitude to handle this.

"After all, it's 7k!"

That's right, it's a 7k job, there's nothing we can do about it.

But I don't dislike it.

"It's really dangerous, Dr. Misumi, please be more careful in the future."

Aki Tomoya actually started to wonder if he was a jinx, because what he feared most really did come true.

Before Mikoto Misumi and the others left, he was still thinking about what to do if he really encountered the murderer. In the end, he really did have a narrow escape from death.

At this moment, Aki Tomoya remembered the question Kube Rokuro had asked him earlier: if he had been there, what would he have done?

To be honest, I don't know. Being trapped in a small space, even if you put yourself in someone else's shoes, it seems like there's not much you can do.

As for Mikoto Misumi's past, Aki Tomoya harbored a slight curiosity because of Rokuro Kube, but he did not intend to delve into it.

He felt that once he confirmed it was a bad past, there was no need to bring it up again, unless the person himself was willing to talk about it.

Just like when he tested the Nakado Group before, Aki Tomoya almost stopped thinking about what that big shot's past was like.

What needs to be known will eventually be known.

A senior colleague in the institute had experienced a life-or-death situation, but only a day later, he was still the same as before, as if the incident had not had much of an impact.

If we're really talking about change, Aki Tomoya could probably only say that someone seems to have been influenced by Misumi Mikoto's personality.

"Aki-kun, do you know what I'm thinking right now?"

"what?"

He looked curiously at Mikoto Misumi, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

"You should be allowed to stay in there for a while!"

That refrigerated truck was no pleasant place.

I really wish Aki Tomoya could experience that, being in a place like that for so long, and even feeling the car being submerged and flooded.

"Dr. Misumi, please spare my life!"

I really shouldn't have brought up the topic of vacation in front of these people.

This will incite public outrage!

……

December 24th is Christmas Day, and schools in Japan have already started their holidays around that time.

At the University of Tokyo, students organized a project to decorate a Christmas tree before Christmas.

Like most first-year liberal arts students, Aki Tomoya took many photos to commemorate the occasion.

On Christmas Day, Aki Tomoya also had a date.

A cold wind was blowing through the air, but because it was a holiday, the enthusiasm on the streets had not diminished at all.

As night falls, the flashing neon lights envelop the entire city like the aurora borealis.

As Aki Tomoya exited the subway station, he stretched out his right hand and looked at the time indicated by the hour hand on his watch; it was just past six o'clock.

There were so many people in Shibuya today, especially couples.

This 24-hour sleepless street, which is on par with Shinjuku, displays its unique charm on Christmas Day.

This is a place for young people, the birthplace of all sorts of neon trends.

Watching the couples passing by, Aki Tomoya curled his lip. Why was everyone else with girls today, while he had to wait here for a guy?

"Hey buddy, is there anything I can help you with?"

A familiar voice rang in his ears, and Aki Tomoya turned his head to look. The handsomely dressed Hashima Iori had already walked over.

Beside him was a cute and well-behaved girl, like a pink Christmas lady, as she went out to sea.

"Iori, thank you so much for calling me out on such a cold day!"

Aki Tomoya rolled his eyes at Namishima Iori.

However, when it came to going out to sea from Po Island, his attitude was completely different.

"Long time no see, let's set sail!"

Good evening, senior!

After all, she's a cute junior high school girl, so she's bound to be better than my best friend from junior high.

The smiles on Aki Tomoya's face during his sea voyage on Hashima Island completely healed him at the end of the year, allowing him to leave all the previous hardships behind.

Looking at the two of them who seemed more like siblings than he did, Iori Hashima's eye twitched, and he couldn't help but mutter, "When we go to sea, I'm the older brother!"

The person in front of me, chatting happily with his friend Aki Tomoya, is definitely his sister, right?

She's his sister, isn't she?!

But she looks more like Aki Tomoya's younger sister.

His older brother seems almost fake in comparison.

"If I had brought you here, I would have made all the arrangements for you. Don't forget your brother when you go out to sea!"

Iori Hashima muttered to herself.

Christmas is a special day, not referring to the birthday of any saint, but rather that it's a good day for couples.

He could have spent the day with some girl, but instead he chose to invite his good friend Tomoya Aki.

Then, for his younger sister's sake, he brought her along as well.

"Rinya, I want a hug too!"

Just then, unable to contain herself any longer, Iori Hashima opened her arms and shouted at Tomoya Aki.

He needs a hug, he needs someone to comfort him.

"Aren't you disgusting?!"

Aki Tomoya shuddered; Hashima Iori's actions gave him goosebumps.

If Iori Hashima wants a hug, you shouldn't ask him for one; you should ask a passing lady for one. This doesn't work on Tomoya Aki.

"Oh, the atmosphere is so great right now, I couldn't resist joining in!"

Iori Hashima raised an eyebrow, then glanced at her younger sister, Izumi Hashima, without making a sound.

He was thinking about something.

Chapter 298 This is my own sister (4/4)

Iori Hashima knew what his sister was thinking, but he couldn't be completely sure.

He had been pondering a question: Was Hashima Izumi's affection for Aki Tomoya like that of a brother and sister, or was it romantic love?

He hoped it would be the former.

If it's the latter, Iori Hashima will be very troubled.

"You didn't invite me to your birthday party last time, you're such a bad friend!"

Iori Hashima grabbed Tomoya Aki's shoulder, as if she was about to launch an attack.

Last week, on his birthday, Aki Tomoya really didn't think of Hashima Iori.

This seemingly superficial friendship left Iori Hashima filled with resentment, considering they were such close friends back in middle school.

"You're too handsome, so I don't dare call you."

Aki Tomoya felt a little embarrassed and then replied shyly.

That goes without saying; he simply forgot about Iori Hashima, but still kept Yoshihiko Kamigo in his thoughts.

Iori Hashima has many friends, but Yoshihiko Kamigo doesn't know if he made any friends he could talk to as well as he did in college...

But now, he doesn't know how to chat with his high school friends or how to start a conversation.

As contact decreases, this friendship may eventually be swallowed up by time.

"You two-faced bastard, you'd better remember me next time!"

Iori Hashima laughed and cursed.

I didn't receive an invitation to my friend's birthday party. Although I felt a little resentful, it wasn't a big deal.

"Going to sea and working with Iori must be tough. That guy is a heartless boss who likes to exploit child labor. Don't spoil this idiot!"