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Kasumigaoka Utaha strolled through the school's courtyard, looking at a cherry blossom tree that was not yet in full bloom, and said regretfully, "I wish it had bloomed earlier this year."
How wonderful it would be to graduate when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
"Kasumigaoka Shiu!"
A coquettish voice rang out behind Kasumigaoka Utaha, and Kasumigaoka Utaha subconsciously looked back at the person in question.
"watch out!"
"what?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha instinctively caught the object thrown at her with both hands, without even seeing what it was.
Under Kasumigaoka Utaha's questioning gaze, Eriri replied with feigned profundity, "The buttons on Tomoya's uniform!"
"Eh?!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed startled and quickly opened her hand, only to find that it was just a strawberry-flavored candy.
After seeing the candy in her hand clearly, Kasumigaoka Utaha secretly regretted that she hadn't noticed the strange feel earlier. How could something wrapped in paper feel like a button?
"Hehe, if I got Tomoya's button, would I still give it to you?"
Eriri smiled slyly, surprised that she could actually fool Kasumigaoka Utaha.
The second button on the uniform, at this graduation ceremony, shouldn't be something she asks about; it's something reserved for the girls graduating today.
And even if she could get it, she would never kindly give it to someone else.
“You really are…” Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Eriri with gritted teeth.
Just as she was about to have an outburst, Eriri still smiled and said, "Congratulations on graduating."
Hearing her say "Congratulations on your graduation," Kasumigaoka Utaha's resentment vanished, and she had no choice but to reply, "Thank you!"
Many people congratulated her along the way, but it was Eriri's blessing that truly touched her.
An ending is also a beginning; Kasumigaoka Utaha believes in this saying.
At least for Eriri right now, after she graduates, the two will still maintain a partnership through their work.
Aren't you going to ask for the buttons?
Suddenly Eriri asked again.
Wouldn't it be incomplete if you didn't ask your crush for a button at the graduation ceremony?
However, Kasumigaoka Utaha was unsure what expression to make.
She looked at Eriri with some distress and said, "I don't need to!"
"But a lot of third-graders went over and joked with Renya about giving him buttons. He might actually give them away casually. Rather than letting someone else get them, why don't you go ask for them and I'll take them? Consider it a favor I owe you!"
"No need!"
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In the end, Aki Tomoya did not lose his second button.
Some female alumni joked with him, but he always defused the situation.
Legend has it that the second button represents a boy's heart, which is his true heart, and Aki Tomoya has decided to take good care of his heart.
After the graduation ceremony, there will be a two-week spring break.
After the start of the new school year, I will no longer be a second-year student, but a third-year student!
Aki Tomoya reminded himself of this.
"The second week of spring break, I feel like I'm taking a break..."
After putting down a set of past exam papers for mathematics, Aki Tomoya looked up at the table he had created on the wall.
It's already April 1st; time seems to be flying by faster and faster.
Two months later, there was another mock exam. He kept saying he wanted to rest, but in the end, he still obediently buried himself in his books.
Sunday morning passed quietly, and to give his mind a break, Aki Tomoya didn't force himself to do any more practice problems in the afternoon.
Leaning against the window, enjoying the gentle breeze, his mind gradually cleared. A figure walked along the clean and quiet street, and that person made Aki Tomoya's eyes widen.
"Michiru..."
Aki Tomoya stared blankly at the figure.
If he wasn't seeing things, that person should be his cousin, Michiru Hyodo.
Michiru Hyodo, who was on the road, probably spotted Tomoya Aki. At that moment, she waved and shouted, "Tomoya!"
Aki Tomoya slowly retreated into the room, and about two minutes later, there was another person in the living room downstairs.
"Big star, you have time to come here now."
"We're going to rehearsal this afternoon, isn't that amazing!"
I don't disagree with the term "big star" at all.
Michiru Hyodo proudly stood with her hands on her hips.
Before the rehearsal, they couldn't find a place, so they came here. Aki Tomoya is getting used to her way of thinking.
"In the end, aren't they just underground idols..."
"It's an underground band, and my band already has fans!"
It's truly something to celebrate that they even have fans now.
Although they didn't officially debut with an agency, Michiru Hyodo and her friends attracted a group of male fans in Akihabara with the help of various people.
Compared to the average underground band, Michiru Hyodo and her group were considered lucky.
"It's so great that I don't have to work odd jobs everywhere."
Being in an underground band is tough. No gigs means no money, and without money, you have to work. That's the harsh reality of pursuing your dreams.
But at least Michiru Hyodo and the others had someone to recognize their talent.
"I said, you and Bo Island are good friends, right?"
"We were best friends in junior high. What's up? Suddenly curious about my relationship with him?"
Aki Tomoya leaned back on the sofa in a comfortable position.
When I'm relaxing in the afternoon, having someone to chat with makes it less boring.
He was also quite concerned about how his cousin's musical dream was progressing. Some time ago, his parents had hinted at the matter of Michiru Hyodo. In the eyes of adults, what Michiru Hyodo was doing seemed more like nonsense.
On the other hand, since Michi Hyoudou won't graduate until next year, it's not impossible for her to misbehave for a few more years. Perhaps for this reason, Michi Hyoudou has recently faced fewer obstacles in staying at home.
"That guy's sister often mentions you. So you're the kind of person who would go after a friend's sister?"
What are you imagining?
Iori Hashima's younger sister, and Tomoya Aki's junior, Izumi Hashima.
Aki Tomoya also had a protective heart towards the trip to Hashima Island, but it was completely different from what Hyodo Michiru said.
"Shy?"
"I think you've been having too much success lately, and you've gotten too cocky?"
"Don't say that. If you're interested in small-scale sea travel, I can help you find out some information!"
"I might have to consider banning you from my house."
"Just kidding! Just kidding!"
After being warned, Michiru Hyodo quieted down.
She wasn't staying there long; she was going to meet up with the rest of the band later. She was just here to say hello and chat with Aki Tomoya.
Michiru Hyodo is just one example of the people who strive for their dreams in Tokyo. When she left, Tomoya Aki advised her to think things through carefully and not to get taken advantage of.
Spring break is only two weeks long, and it will be over in the blink of an eye.
April 8th arrived, and Toyonosaki Academy started its new semester. New students entered the school, and Aki Tomoya saw many slightly immature faces.
"Class 3-A, huh? We're in the same class now, Yoshihiko."
The class assignments for the final year have been posted on the notice board in the courtyard, and Aki Tomoya has confirmed his classmates for this year in front of it.
Among the people he knew, the names of Kato Megumi and Kamigo Yoshihiko were the first to catch his eye.
Many of the people I was in the same class last year are now fewer after the class reshuffle.
"I'm so relieved that we were assigned to the same group again this year!"
Yoshihiko Uego's tense expression relaxed.
If I'm still in the same class as Tomoya Aki, I'll work even harder in this last year.
"I benefited greatly from your guidance last year, and I look forward to your continued support this year."
Kato Megumi walked over and politely addressed Aki Tomoya.
They studied together last year and are still in the same class this year, so Kato Megumi came over to say hello.