I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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However, just as the price was agreed upon, Aki Tomoya suddenly changed his mind.

For some reason, he said he wouldn't sell it anymore and could just give it to her, and she would only need to pay for the website's subsequent operation, including server rental.

With the change of website ownership, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt that she had not been exposed and had no reason to be exposed, but she just couldn't understand why, at the last moment, Aki Tomo didn't transfer the website in the form of a sale, but rather it seemed more like a free gift.

It's worth noting that the website is quite valuable; if Aki Tomoya were willing, he could sell it for a good price among Kasumigaoka Utaha's fans.

However, this matter is irrelevant now, for both sides.

"So, you didn't cause me any trouble, did you, Eriri?"

On Sunday at home, Aki Tomoya asked Eriri, who was visiting.

He still remembered giving her the account information before.

After giving away that account, Aki Tomo assumed that the account had nothing to do with him anymore.

Just don't cause him any trouble.

"She was recognized immediately, but at least TAKI managed to get her to look at him."

Eriri pouted. She couldn't possibly pretend she hadn't heard the other person's reminders so many times.

At the same time, she also expressed her admiration for the power of her enthusiastic fan, TAKI.

The account has already fulfilled its purpose by enabling Kasumigaoka Utaha to read everything Machida Sonoko wrote.

"In the end, it proved to be of some value."

Aki Tomoya poured a cup of hot tea and placed it in front of Eriri.

"No Coke?"

"No."

The ultimate comfort drink for couch potatoes, unfortunately, it's not available here.

"Speaking of which, Miss Machida has a really good temper..."

At this moment, Eriri sighed again.

Eriri has witnessed firsthand how good-tempered an editor could be, to the point of tolerating such behavior.

Upon hearing this, Aki Tomoya casually replied, "Temperament and personality are only one aspect; Machida-san still needs the two of you right now."

"Do you need us?"

"Although I don't know the details of your work, this is a good bargaining chip for Ms. Machida. However, if something goes wrong, it could become a handle against her. Ms. Machida must have been in a dilemma before."

Rather than saying she lacked the dignity of an editor, it's more accurate to say that while she had a good temper, she also possessed a degree of forbearance.

"But Ms. Machida is really kind. If it were anyone else, that senior would probably have been taken advantage of, Eriri."

At this point, Aki Tomoya sighed.

"But they're such a perfect match, aren't they...?"

"You mean Kasumigaoka and Ms. Machida?"

Eriri looked at Aki Tomoya with a puzzled expression, wondering why he said that.

"Well, as long as that person doesn't become the second Akane Akasaka, I think Ms. Machida probably won't give up on her. But who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"

Aki Tomoya shrugged and said in a half-joking tone.

I heard it from Iori Hashima: Akane Akasaka and Sonoko Machida were classmates in university.

The moment Aki Tomo met Akane Akasaka, he realized that he couldn't like her.

I'm so tired, so alone

Looking at Akane Akasaka, it's like seeing another Utaha Kasumigaoka with a fully developed sense of self.

At that time, Aki Tomoya was thinking that if Kasumigaoka Utaha really developed in the direction of Akane Akasaka, would Machida Sonoko explode?

Aki Tomoya saw many similarities between Akane Akasaka and Utaha Kasumigaoka.

"Akane Kousaka, Eriri, are you planning to accept her invitation? You could try joining her club, but I wouldn't really recommend it."

"Why? Akane Akasaka's club is at least one of the top in the industry."

"In the industry, the place you're going to after graduating high school is much more prestigious than Akane Akasaka's club."

With Eriri's talent, she could have been taught by a national treasure-level master for two years at Tokyo University of the Arts, which would have been better than staying in Akane's club.

Moreover, that person was too domineering; Eriri was essentially just a part-time worker in the past.

"But if you're focused on the industry, you can disregard what I said."

Of course, if Eriri still wants to go in that direction, Akane Kousaka can indeed help her a lot.

Just as Machida Sonoko thought, Akane Akasaka could also help Kasumigaoka Utaha.

However, it is impossible for Kasumigaoka Utaha to be with Akane Kousaka at this time.

Given her current lack of trust in Machida Sonoko, it's even less likely that she would accept Akane Akasaka's help.

"How did it suddenly turn into a life discussion?"

Eriri scratched her head and then laughed.

What started as a casual Sunday chat turned into Aki Tomoya giving her advice.

The scene became as if they were discussing the future path.

However, regarding her future path, although she had already discussed it with her mother, Sayuri Sawamura, about going to the Tokyo University of the Arts, Eriri hadn't really thought about the distant future.

Right now, the happiest yet most troublesome thing for Eriri is probably her new project with Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Eriri isn't really interested in Akane Kousaka or anything like that.

However, Kasumigaoka Utaha's problem was something that bothered her.

"I'll just focus on what's in front of me."

Eriri didn't really want to think about things that were too far in the future.

If I can stay in Tokyo after graduation, instead of going back to the UK or studying abroad elsewhere, and continue doing what I love, then I don't have much to ask for.

"I guess that's the difference between me and Tomoya; sometimes we don't have to think about the future..."

Eriri gave a wry smile at this moment.

Privileges are something you're born with. When you're enjoying those privileges, why would you say that this isn't what you wanted? Looking back now, isn't that a stupid thought?

While she can't say she accepts it with a clear conscience, Eriri has a much better understanding of her environment than before.

"Didn't you think it through very clearly?"

Aki Tomoya looked at his childhood friend with surprise.

Having this kind of self-awareness means that Eriri is already able to see a lot of things.

Born into that environment, Eriri's perspective has been limited to a narrow viewpoint for the past ten years or so, which is something that is hard to understand.

"...But, the thought of being different from you is also a regrettable thing."

Chapter 129 The case is solved! (2/4)

Thinking about it carefully, it's not a big problem for a noble lady to be a naive and innocent one; sometimes, she can even be quite likable.

However, Eriri probably only fits the first two categories of "naive and sweet" characters.

To be honest, although I still act silly at times, I'm mostly just being silly.

"You've grown up, Eriri."

Aki Tomoya uttered such a sigh.

Noticing the pleased look in her childhood friend's eyes, Eriri felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

Eriri felt a little helpless, as if she were being treated like a child.

What kind of person was I in your eyes before?

Eriri asked this question again.

After a moment's thought, Aki Tomoya replied, "Miss?"

"now what?"

"Miss?"

"Is there a difference?!"

In the end, they're all just young ladies from wealthy families or noblewomen.

Eriri doesn't understand the difference between the past and the present, or how Aki Tomoya makes his judgments and what standards he uses.

Aki Tomoya chuckled softly, then patiently explained, "There are differences between ladies from different social classes. For example, now that I've seen your true colors, whenever I saw you pretending on campus, I didn't want to trust you anymore. But now we can still sit here calmly and talk normally as friends, like childhood sweethearts. What do you think?"

"Are you really this blunt with me about these things?!"

It's true, but it's still unpleasant.