I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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Chapter 167 I Feel the Same (1/6)

With summer vacation starting, Aki Tomoya didn't have much time to think about anything else.

With next year's exams drawing ever closer, I'm thinking about how to make the most of my time.

However, some changes occurred at the academy in the period before and after the start of summer vacation.

Before summer vacation, Fumino Furuhashi, who had a conflict with her father at home due to the tripartite talks, and who had disappeared after the second talks, reappeared at the school.

"Fumino, have you finished dealing with things at home?"

On the first day of August, Fumino Furuhashi reappeared at the academy. After enduring all morning, Sayaka Kudo couldn't help but go up to her during the lunch break and ask her with concern.

During the period when Fumino Furuhashi was no longer seen at the academy, Sayaka Kudo and Fumino Furuhashi maintained contact.

However, she couldn't possibly draw a complete conclusion about Fumino Furuhashi's specific situation from just a few words.

On August 1st, Kudo Sayaka breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Fumino Furuhashi reappear at the academy.

She thought she would never see her best friend again.

Her reappearance at the academy meant that she had not changed her aspirations.

However, it cannot be entirely certain whether she has reached an agreement with Furuhashi Reiji.

"That's right..."

Fumino Furuhashi's answer was somewhat vague.

Even she herself isn't sure?

"Don't ever tell Furuhashi that you ran away on your own, it's terrifying."

Aki Tomoya turned around and said worriedly.

If Fumino Furuhashi were to say something like, "This time you ran back to the academy without permission," it would be a bit frightening.

Regardless of whether they choose arts or sciences, the best outcome is for the father and daughter to have a proper discussion and reach a clear conclusion.

She had previously run away from home, which worried everyone around her.

"Wen Nai wouldn't be that willful!"

Kudo Sayaka looked smugly at Furuhashi Fumino, while Aki Tomoya smiled but didn't say anything, instead looking at Furuhashi Fumino.

“Thank you, Sayaka.” Fumino Furuhashi first looked at Sayaka Kudo with gratitude, then immediately began to explain, “Actually, I’ve talked to my father many times at home, but I always feel like he has a hard time facing me. Sometimes we get stuck halfway through a conversation. Last night I said that I couldn’t keep going like this and wanted to go back to the academy to continue studying. He hesitated for a moment and then said it was up to me…”

In short, Fumino Furuhashi also couldn't quite understand the current state of Rei Furuhashi.

During that meeting, when others pointed out that he was shirking his responsibilities as a father and had not properly cared for his daughter in the past, Furuhashi Reiji was not only embarrassed, but the impact on him went far beyond that.

I haven't been back to the academy for a while, but I'm still receiving tutoring from the teachers at school.

At home, Fumino Furuhashi tried to have a proper discussion with Rei Furuhashi, but in most cases, the other party would leave first.

"Perhaps your father is reflecting on his actions."

After noticing the worry in her eyes, Aki Tomoya offered a comforting word, trying to put things in a positive light.

Although it sounds like the father is still avoiding the issue, the fact that they can calmly discuss things is a positive change.

However, since I am not involved, I cannot be completely certain about the specific circumstances.

Who knows what might happen if they can't reach an agreement in a few days, and other conflicts arise?

Anyway, it's best not to do that, so Aki Tomoya prayed for Furuhashi Fumino from the perspective of an ordinary friend.

"If they are truly reflecting on their actions, shouldn't they have discussed and clarified things more clearly?"

Sayaka Kudo said irritably.

If it's not clearly stated, it will remain uncertain, and who knows if something unexpected will happen in a few days.

In Kudo Sayaka's opinion, it would be better for Fumino Furuhashi to discuss with her father whether Fumino should choose to major in humanities or science.

Whether to support, wait and see, or remain uncertain is completely unclear at this point.

"Kudo, you're even more worried than Furuhashi-kun."

Aki Tomoya sighed.

The current Sayaka Kudo is like a chivalrous heroine who helps those in need.

As the saying goes, concern leads to confusion; other people's family matters are the hardest to resolve.

"Some things can't be explained in just a few words. Both sides need to give each other some time. Now that Guqiao is back, isn't he?"

Sayaka Kudo was a little excited.

Having studied together for a year, Aki Tomoya has learned quite a bit about Sayaka Kudo's family situation over the past year.

Half of the people supported her, while the other half were discouraging.

And coincidentally, the person who didn't support her and kept pouring cold water on her was her father. Every time I heard her complain about her father, I could always hear a lot of resentment.

Conversely, whenever Sayaka Kudo mentions her mother and sister, her tone is completely different.

To take it to an extreme, Sayaka Kudo probably sees all men in the world as bastards.

Ironically, both Sayaka Kudo and Fumino Furuhashi have a "bastard" father.

It's not without reason that Sayaka Kudo is so concerned about Fumino Furuhashi.

"To be honest, you can be really annoying sometimes..."

Sayaka Kudo punched Tomoya Aki in the shoulder, the force weak and barely even qualifying as a massage.

As things stand, it's already a good thing that Fumino Furuhashi is still able to continue moving towards her goal.

On the 10th of August, the day before the mock entrance exam for the University of Tokyo, Aki Tomoya overheard Kudo Sayaka and Furuhashi Fumino talking about the latter's family at the academy.

"Late at night, I would always see the light on in my father's room, and he would be looking at something with a pained and regretful expression..."

Fumino Furuhashi said this as she poured out her worries to Sayaka Kudo.

In her eyes, her father's recent unusual behavior was very worrying.

Whether it's indulgence or understanding, Fumino Furuhashi remains uncertain.

"Hard."

Aki Tomoya sighed inwardly, Furuhashi Fumino was indeed having a tough time, having to study and worry about things at home, which had a significant impact on her.

But there was some good news too. She said that Furuhashi Reiji wanted to see her mock exam results next month, in September. Just that one sentence made Furuhashi Fumino really put in a lot of effort.

However, it's unclear what her father was thinking, but Fumino Furuhashi herself is quite optimistic.

"An Yi, have you memorized your location for tomorrow's mock entrance exam?"

Harumi Junko walked over and asked, looking at him with a worried expression but also with a hint of expectation in her eyes.

The mock entrance exam, in short, is a mock exam for a specific school.

With Junko Harumi's help, he registered, and tomorrow is the first day of the exam.

"I'm not a primary school student, so don't worry, Harumi-sensei."

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Chapter 168 Never Underestimate the Heroes of the World (2/6)

Those who participated in the two national mock exams in the first half of the year will not be too affected in terms of mindset.

However, since it is a mock exam for the second round, the difficulty level is much higher than that of a mock exam based on the national exam.

On August 11th, Aki Tomoya arrived at the mock entrance exam venue on time, and outside, he unexpectedly saw Harumi Junko.

"come on!"

At first glance, it looks like an elementary school sports meet, with parents cheering and encouraging their children from the sidelines.

Aki Tomoya couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at the teacher who was clenching his fists, as if he were treating the mock entrance exam as the real test.

How much do you want me to pass the exam?

Aki Tomoya couldn't help but smile and ask her.

Junko Harumi, a former student who failed the entrance exam for Tokyo University and is now a cram school teacher, is obsessed with Tomoya Aki, who is also aiming for Tokyo University.

Helping him get into the University of Tokyo and clearing up his regrets—that's probably what she wanted to do.

"It's not just me who hopes that Aki will get into university."

Harumi Junko pushed Aki Tomoya on the back and sent him to the examination hall.

The mock entrance exams were on the 11th and 12th. In the exam room assigned to him for the science category, Aki Tomoya met people who shared the same goal as him.

Some looked confident, some were anxious, and most had a calm expression, but their eyes shone with a light that was no less than that of others.