I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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"Mom, what are you doing?"

"Hmm...you're going on a date?"

Why do you think that?

"Your seriousness today is quite different from usual!"

Have you already noticed it?

The mother deduced from the details about her son that today must be a special day for him.

I was back from a business trip and managed to catch the Tokyo summer festival, which turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

Aki Tomoya's mother was a little excited.

"I...I'm going out."

"Are you shy? This is a once-in-a-century occurrence!"

"Why would I be shy? Don't talk nonsense, you're wronging me!"

He looked over with utter helplessness.

Noticing the teasing in his mother's eyes, Aki Tomo realized that he probably couldn't hide it from this woman.

"I am leaving!"

He fled downstairs, no longer thinking about the look in his mother's eyes.

All he could think about at that moment was meeting up with that person as soon as possible.

I set off at five o'clock, first taking the subway to Ueno Station, intending to wait for Sayaka Kudo at Ueno Park, just like that year.

It's a half-hour journey, and there's still an hour until the agreed time.

However, upon arriving at Ueno Park, Aki Tomoya spotted Kudo Sayaka, who was wearing an orange yukata and carrying a purse in her delicate, pale hands.

Her hair had long since grown back, resembling the image she had four years ago, yet also showing some differences.

After being briefly immersed in his past memories, Aki Tomoya quickly snapped out of it.

He watched that person from afar. Perhaps it wasn't that he consciously returned to reality, but rather that the other person's figure pulled him back.

From that moment on, Aki Tomoya made a decision in his heart; he knew what he had to do today.

Ueno Park was bustling with activity. During the summer festival, Ueno Park was brightly lit with lights, and a steady stream of people headed towards Asakusa.

He slowly walked up to Sayaka Kudo, and before she could greet him, Tomoya Aki spoke first: "Kudo!"

Upon seeing Aki Tomoya's sudden seriousness, Kudo Sayaka, who had already discovered him, instinctively tensed up.

For some reason, she always felt that something unexpected would happen in the next second.

Nervousness, doubt, anticipation...

My heart started pounding faster.

She stared intently at Aki Tomoya, whose face was solemn and whose eyes were extremely serious, and her hands involuntarily clenched.

Sayaka Kudo dared not blink, as if afraid of missing a single moment.

The surroundings seemed to become very quiet, leaving only her and Aki Tomoya.

Sayaka Kudo used her eyes to tell the boy in front of her that she was listening and that he could continue speaking at any time.

Aki Tomoya had been preparing himself for a moment and had made up his mind, but when he was about to speak, he almost hesitated.

As a man, you must not be indecisive. Once you've made up your mind, you should say it seriously and express your feelings.

"Let's date."

His voice remained calm, yet so firm.

After saying those words, Aki Tomoya relaxed as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

Meanwhile, Sayaka Kudo's expression gradually changed.

Her eyes first flashed with astonishment, then surprise, then disbelief, before finally calming down a little.

The fascinating changes in Kudo Sayaka's emotions did not escape Aki Tomoya's notice.

It would definitely be a shock to be suddenly told by a guy, "Let's date."

But Aki Tomo was serious.

He liked the person in front of him.

There is no doubt about this!

Sayaka Kudo's breathing became somewhat flustered, and she stared intently at Tomoya Aki for a long time.

When things calmed down a bit, feeling Aki Tomoya's gaze, she timidly lowered her head.

The temperature on my cheeks began to rise, gradually spreading to my ears.

From the moment Aki Tomoya confessed to their relationship to the moment she realized it, the process wasn't long, but for Kudo Sayaka, it felt like an eternity.

It seemed as if she was reliving what had just happened, or perhaps she was afraid, and there was still a sliver of fantasy in her mind, as if she couldn't quite believe it yet.

Amidst her complex emotions, Sayaka Kudo's mind went blank once again. She suddenly didn't know what to say and couldn't recall her first reaction after hearing Tomoya Aki's words.

Like a seed planted, nourished by rain and sunlight, it takes root and sprouts, and that emotion is born.

Aki Tomoya gave her time to calm down, so he wasn't in a hurry to get her answer.

Sayaka Kudo has not yet fully adapted.

Similarly, Aki Tomoya was also somewhat apprehensive.

There are only two outcomes to confessing your feelings: success or failure.

He certainly hoped his confession would be successful, but he didn't want to think about the possibility of failure, even if there was only a slight chance.

Aki Tomoya swore to God that this was even more nerve-wracking, longer, and more unsettling than when he was waiting for the results of the third Dongdali exam.

Even if he had encouraged himself, convinced himself, and even hypnotized himself into being incredibly confident before this.

The key is still Sayaka Kudo's reply.

What the answer will be is unknown.

After an unknown amount of time, Sayaka Kudo gradually recalled everything. She took a deep breath, the strange feeling still lingering in her heart.

The first time I was confessed to in my life happened at an unexpected time.

Before coming here, Sayaka Kudo never expected to encounter such a surprise.

She didn't even know that when Aki Tomoya saw her across the street, this person, who had been somewhat hesitant, suddenly made a decision and walked over with determination.

It felt like my heart had stopped!

Sayaka Kudo made this assessment in her mind.

She slowly raised her head and looked into Aki Tomoya's eyes.

Chapter 369 Let's do it again

We've known each other for about four years now.

From that summer four years ago to this summer.

It's been exactly four years already.

We met for the first time four years ago, and now we know each other well.

This process left a mark not only on Sayaka Kudo's heart, but also on Tomoya Aki's heart in the same place.

I don't know when it started, but my feelings gradually turned into liking.

Gradually, we become accustomed to each other's presence.

I'm not a child anymore, but at this moment I feel as surprised and delighted as a child receiving a gift on their birthday.

Purely in my mind, I already have the answer in my heart and can reply to the other party.

Overwhelmed with shyness, Sayaka Kudo looked up and gazed into Tomoya Aki's eyes, feeling a unique sensation as if their souls were connected.

"Hmm...I don't want to give you an answer right now!"

She became mysterious at this moment. Whether it was the warm light on her face or something else, her face was flushed, and her smile at this moment was even more heartwarming.

It was a very cunning answer, one that Aki Tomoya hadn't expected.

At this point, all you can do is give in to the other person and go along with their wishes.

"When will that be?"

With a smile on his face, Aki Tomoya suddenly took a step closer to her.

As Kudo Sayaka's vision widened, the boy's face drew even closer, causing her breath to flutter in panic once more.

Aki Tomoya didn't intend to press her further; he simply reminded her that she needed to give him an answer.

Because he's the one waiting for a reply, he's essentially hooked by the girl in front of him.