But those are all the hard work of Tomoya Aki.
Eriri knows better than anyone how much her childhood sweetheart loves the anime world.
Just like how Aki Tomoya argued for this in the past, this guy who is now targeting the University of Tokyo is not joking.
He proved his determination with actual actions. In order to be admitted to the top university, he competed with a group of geniuses and monsters, and was willing to say goodbye to his beloved animation, comics, games, and light novels.
While Eriri is shocked by Tomoya Aki's determination, she cannot understand it.
It was precisely because this was a heroic act that Eriri felt unfamiliar with Aki Tomoya.
"The University of Tokyo, Japan's premier institution, doesn't allow for such extravagant hopes unless the deviation value is 70. Even if the deviation value is over 70, who can guarantee full admission? Don't underestimate this Shura field, Eriri."
Aki Tomoya seemed to see the other party's confusion, and he explained as if talking to himself.
It is on the road to the Shura Field that one must have this awareness.
Not to mention, during the spring break, after several days of meditation, Aki Tomoya was ready to say goodbye to the past. After all, this was his "new life".
"And a deviation of 45 doesn't mean there's no chance of getting into the University of Tokyo. Even a deviation of 75 only roughly guarantees a decent chance of getting into the university on a single test."
Not believing in yourself is much scarier than others not believing in you.
Aki Tomoya is not optimistic. The fact that no one supports him is secondary. If he does not believe in the possibility of being admitted to the University of Tokyo from the beginning, then he should simply not set the University of Tokyo as his goal.
"Eri, do you understand? This is a matter of fairness in the process, but unfairness in the result. If I don't want the result to be unfair to me, then I have to pay a lot in the process, all of which are in service of the result. This is the same as your painting itself."
Aki Tomoya was not trying to persuade the other party. If he had any intention of trying to persuade, his calm tone would not have sounded so harsh and unfamiliar to Eriri's ears.
"When Kashiwagi Eri was drawing a new work, she couldn't have lost confidence in her ability to create a good work. Perhaps the biggest similarity between Kashiwagi Eri and me at this moment is that we both support ourselves, but the biggest difference is that she has a group of people who support her."
Aki Tomoya simply explained it without any unnecessary words in his tone.
Just explaining it this way, laying out the facts clearly in front of Eriri, was enough to make her blush with shame.
When you doubt others, should you understand what efforts they have made?
Perhaps this is why more and more people pay more attention to results.
Seeing the shame on Eriri's embarrassed expression, Tomoya Aki was not happy, just like he was not angry when Eriri doubted him and advised him to give up the idea of applying to the University of Tokyo.
There are no necessary things. What is there to be angry or happy about?
It would be good to let Eriri, his childhood sweetheart, get to know him again, and it was probably the other party who started it first by "deliberately" keeping a distance.
Eriri was left speechless by what Aki Tomoya said, and her face turned red with shame, looking pitiful and sympathetic.
However, it had no effect in front of Tomoya Aki. Although they were childhood sweethearts, whether it was because of the other party's tsundere personality or whether there was some intention of playing hard to get, Tomoya Aki now didn't want to think too highly of their relationship.
In his eyes, the relationship between them was better than that of ordinary people. It was also thanks to his good temper in the past, otherwise, they would have fallen out long ago.
Because compared to secret comrades, comrades like Yoshihiko Kamigo are more precious.
At the same time, this also made Akitomo sigh that being a otaku in Neon is really troublesome. Fortunately, he no longer plans to continue doing this.
"It's getting late. Your friends are probably still waiting for you. I also want to work hard for my dream. The University of Tokyo is a very ambitious goal, isn't it?"
Aki Tomoya looked out the window and saw that the students coming out of the cafeteria were already heading towards the teaching building or the club building.
Anyway, she has always been acting like she doesn't want others to know about their relationship, so let's just continue with this situation. It would be perfect for Tomoya Aki!
So they've fallen out?
At least Aki Tomoya doesn't think so, and if Eriri thinks so, it only means that she is at that level. After saying so much, if she still doesn't understand, no one wants to elaborate further.
Regardless of whether others support him or not, or understand him or not, Aki Tomoya only knows that he longs for the University of Tokyo and is willing to fight for it, so he will not waste this energy on his previous idea of making games.
With such enthusiasm, the possibility of getting into the University of Tokyo will increase dramatically, right?
Back to the topic, Eriri looked at Tomoya Aki's departing back, her pretty face flushed with shame. She lowered her head with tears in the corners of her eyes, and at this moment she was biting her teeth unwillingly.
She was devastated, completely devastated by her childhood sweetheart, Tomoya Aki.
Just now, in front of the other party, she completely turned into a superficial and selfish person. Aki Tomoya's words almost completely exposed her and let her take a good look at her selfish heart.
Even though they are childhood sweethearts, and their relationship doesn't appear to be harmonious, is it that Eriri has become more presumptuous because of Aki Tomoya's indulgence towards her in the past?
She has no right to point fingers at other people's ideals and efforts.
It is only natural to feel ashamed.
In addition to shame, the blonde girl named Sawamura Spencer Eriri felt more unwilling. The delicate relationship that had lasted for seven years was finally ruthlessly revealed by Aki Tomoya.
The distance between hearts has become so far.
There was a dead look in his eyes, and the possibility of reconciling with Tomoya Aki seemed so slim at this moment.
"Yeah...it turns out I haven't reconciled with Ren yet..."
Eriri took a deep breath and clenched her hands into fists. She couldn't find a place to vent her anger at the moment.
On the other side, Aki Tomoya walked into the quiet library and no longer thought about Eriri.
As for reconciliation, maybe he would think about it occasionally before spring break, but now, he didn't think that he, who had done nothing wrong and had always been accommodating Eriri, had to take the initiative to ask Eriri to reconcile.
Isn't it strange to show goodwill yourself?
He was the one who was betrayed in elementary school.
"Neon history and modern history, these are my fatal weaknesses and I'm going to spend quite a bit of time on them."
Tomoya Aki's fingers slid across the books neatly arranged on the bookshelf. If you want to study, you must first figure out your weaknesses in the subject.
If we were to rank the weak subjects, the ones at the top would definitely be Japanese history and modern history, Chinese, and essay writing.
Taking out the small notebook and the pen inserted in it from his chest, Aki Tomoya opened the pocket notebook. The first dozen pages were filled with schedules and a preliminary study plan.
"Here are three books recommended by the cram school teacher. Even though I don't have to go today, I'll have to cram after school!"
Aki Tomoya muttered to himself and sighed slightly as he looked at the three thick books.
Just as he took down the three books, he heard faint footsteps beside him.
Aki Tomoya subconsciously looked to the side and saw a faint figure, like a ghost.
"Kato-kun, it's scary to walk up to someone quietly, and this is a library."
Aki Tomoya reminded him that if he had been frightened and shouted, he would probably have been met with disapproving gazes from all the students here.
A look of surprise crossed Kato's face, and she whispered back, "The homeroom teacher is looking for you, Aki-san."
Although she tried to keep her voice calm, it was not difficult to hear a hint of surprise in it, which made Aki Tomoya feel a little strange.
"Aki-san is such a strange person!"
Just as Aki Tomoya was feeling confused, the latter sighed softly.