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Eriri, unusually, remarked in a mature and sophisticated tone.
She was similar; on Sundays, she also had to worry about various things related to the work with that senior student who was now a first-year student in the Faculty of Letters at Keio University.
For example, this Sunday, I was going to give an interview at the Shinazugawa River.
I've been a doujinshi artist for so long, and I've never been interviewed before!
After thinking about this, Eriri could only pray that the people who came to interview her that day would not ask about the doujinshi.
As a female artist who has become a professional artist, let's put aside topics like doujinshi for now!
After the start of the school year, some people are busy with their studies, while others are worried about their careers.
"I just want to lie on the sofa and do nothing..."
Eriri squinted and muttered to herself.
My life is filled with daily deadlines and constant reminders to finish my drafts.
Those days of starting work a week before a doujinshi convention are gone forever.
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Chapter 150 Sakura in Tokyo
People go to see the cherry blossoms every year. The cherry blossoms in Tokyo usually bloom from late March to mid-April. This is the best time to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
"I heard that cherry blossoms fall at a speed of five centimeters per second."
"Please, please stop talking."
While at school, Eriri muttered to herself about the cherry blossom tree in the courtyard whose blooming season was almost over, and the next moment Aki Tomoya's吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical remarks) could be heard.
By mid-April, cherry blossoms in the Tokyo metropolitan area had begun to bloom.
Cherry blossoms are beautiful, but the blooming period of each tree is very short.
If he has time, Aki Tomo would also love to go cherry blossom viewing with his family or friends.
However, everyone around him, including himself, is extremely busy. His parents' work is also becoming increasingly busy before the Golden Week holiday, with business trips and overseas assignments being commonplace.
A year has passed, and Aki Tomoya has been reflecting on his actions since last year's spring break.
Recalling this time last year, he glanced at Megumi Kato to Eriri's right.
Last spring break, I saw Megumi Kato on the slope under a shower of cherry blossoms. That's when I had the idea of making a game. But after being shocked by the plans that came to mind, Tomoya Aki immediately decided to go to university.
I've been preparing for the exam for a year now. The first mock exam was last month, and the next mock exam is in June.
Before I knew it, I was already in my senior year of high school.
After the flower season in Tokyo ends, and the review period continues until the end of April, Golden Week will begin.
This year's Golden Week schedule for Aki Tomoya is the same as last year. It should be said that his schedule has not changed since the tutoring sessions were changed to six days a week.
I spend most of my time reviewing, and only take occasional breaks.
April 27th, this year's Golden Week starts tomorrow. Except for the first two days of classes in May, the next week will be a long weekend with lots of holidays.
"Is Tomoya free during Golden Week? Let's meet up."
When school was over, Yoshihiko Uego asked a question.
"We can go together on Sunday."
For Aki Tomoya, Golden Week is no different from any other day. There are seven days in a week, six of which are spent at the academy, and Sunday is free time.
On Sundays, I sometimes study with friends at the Metropolitan Library.
This year's Golden Week holiday was mostly spent at the school, while my parents either went on vacation or returned to their hometown in Nagano.
"It's still the same. Thanks to you, I still didn't have time to play during the Golden Week holiday."
This year, with the same goal of getting into a good school, Yoshihiko Kamigo is spending most of his time studying.
However, since their goals are different, Yoshihiko Uego faces much less pressure; it's not that he truly doesn't have extra time to spare.
After chatting for a bit after school, Aki Tomo rode his bike to the academy.
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"Eri, how about we go on a trip this Golden Week?"
As soon as Eriri returned home, her mother, Sayuri Sawamura, asked her questions.
The remaining days at the end of April are all consecutive holidays, and apart from the first two days of May, the rest of the days are also consecutive holidays. This is Japan's Golden Week.
Taking advantage of this time of year, traveling is the best option.
Compared to last year when she didn't go anywhere, Sayuri Sawamura seems to have made a detailed travel plan this year.
However, to her disappointment, Eriri had no interest in the matter what.
"No need, I have a lot to do during Golden Week."
Eriri replied with little interest, and sighed as if she was regretting something.
Hearing her beloved daughter's answer, Sayuri Sawamura exclaimed in surprise, "Eriri, you've been even busier since you came ashore!"
After Eriri left her job as a doujinshi artist, she no longer rushed to meet deadlines for doujinshi conventions. Instead, she led a more fulfilling life. Eriri's mother, Sayuri Sawamura, witnessed all of this.
After last year's doujinshi convention, Eriri has thought things through.
"I can still use the name Kashiwagi Eri to do what I like now, but after going to Tokyo University of the Arts, I don't know what will happen in a few years."
Eriri replied casually.
Eriri doesn't know how much longer she can use the name Kashiwagi Eri, but she's quite happy to be working with Kasumigaoka Utaha now that she's ashore.
"Eri, just do what you want to do, Mom will support you."
Sawamura Sayuri patted Eriri's head.
Eriri smiled upon hearing this, not taking it too seriously.
Her mother's words still touched her somewhat, but who can predict the future...?
Just as Eriri was about to go upstairs, Sayuri Sawamura suddenly asked again, "Eriri, are you planning to stay in Japan, or do you want to go to another place for further studies?"
Hearing her question, Eriri paused, a moment of thought in her eyes: "That's a long way off. For now, I'll just stay in Tokyo!"
As if trying to avoid the topic, Eriri quickly went upstairs and returned to her room after answering.
Eriri hasn't started thinking about what will happen after university; she feels it's too early.
But for now, staying in Tokyo is better than going anywhere else.
"He's really changed a lot. That kid Aki is doing a really good job..."
"Sawamura Sayuri sighed softly."
To be honest, Sawamura Sayuri was raised to be a naive and clueless homebody, but without being instilled with the necessary "common sense." Occasionally, when she thinks about this, she also has a lot of worries.
Eriri is much better now than before.
Sawamura Sayuri is now only worried about one thing: "Is there still a chance for Aki and Eriri?"
She genuinely admires Aki Tomoya as he is now.
Previously, I thought it was more appropriate for Aki Tomoya and Eriri to be friends, but as lovers, that was a death sentence.
But now, it would be great if Aki Tomoya also took the liberal arts exam, since her family has considerable resources in Japan.
Those who graduate from the Wenyi School of Southeast University have plenty of options for their own future.
However, Sayuri Sawamura could clearly sense from Tomoya Aki that the boy had absolutely no interest in that kind of thing, and was even quite averse to it.
Or rather, very alert?
During the subsequent Golden Week holiday, along with Kasumigaoka Utaha's collaboration with the publisher for promotional activities and scheduled interviews, their work received widespread acclaim.
However, during Golden Week, Eriri once again received an offer from Akane Kousaka.
Compared to Shizuka Utako, Akane Akasaka seems to favor Eri Kashiwagi more.
Eriri had absolutely no interest in this.
She used to admire that senior, but now, she's content to just be an ordinary person who likes their club's work.
Eriri knows very well who she's going to work with and what she wants.
As Golden Week was drawing to a close, when I was discussing this with Kasumigaoka Utaha, she didn't seem to care much and instead talked about other things: "Aki has a girl he's very close to at his cram school. That girl is going to take the Keio entrance exam. Do you think he might suddenly change his mind next year and go to Keio with that girl? To support and encourage each other. Eriri, you have to be careful."
"..."
Although it was the first time Eriri had learned that Aki Tomoya was close to a girl from another school, she didn't believe that Kasumigaoka Utaha was genuinely trying to be helpful by reminding her.
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Chapter 151 Every family has its own sutras that are difficult to recite
"The next mock exam will be on the 9th and 10th of next month. Everyone, prepare well!"