I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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After leaving those words, Yoshihiko Uego quickly left.

They're all people who can read the room; they reacted immediately when they sensed something was wrong.

Seeing that Kato Megumi and Uego Yoshihiko had left, Aki Tomoya chuckled and said, "Alright, let's go somewhere else. My treat."

If we're going to talk about something, we definitely can't do it here.

After changing to a family-run restaurant, Aki Tomoya looked at the two people opposite him, his expression hardening, and asked, "Furuhashi-kun, has your conflict with your father escalated to the point where you can run away from home?"

Running away from home is definitely not a good idea, but if it weren't for a huge conflict that made her act impulsively, she wouldn't have run away in such a rash and irrational way.

While marveling at Fumino Furuhashi's lack of composure, Tomoya Aki was also astonished by the conflicts within her family.

"...Some, I guess."

"This is no longer just a little bit, Furuhashi-kun. Similarly, running away from home doesn't actually solve the problem."

"But I had no other choice. My father stopped listening to my thoughts a long time ago..."

It sounds like the conflict between Fumino Furuhashi and her father has been going on for a long time.

Fumino Furuhashi had thought things through before choosing astronomy as her major, but she was questioned by those around her and politely refused by several schools. In the end, only Aomine School was willing to help her.

Now that she's run away from home, it's like she's completely snapped.

Judging from her learning progress over the past year, in Aki Tomoya's eyes, she is actually an employee who wants to take the exam and is willing to start learning from scratch. She has achieved good results in Aomine Academy over the past year, so it is not that there is no hope.

Of course, this is without considering Fumino Furuhashi's talent; that's just how it is.

But this is a fact; it doesn't cease to exist simply because you don't look at it.

However, the key issue now is no longer about talent. With a glimmer of hope for achieving her goals, Fumino Furuhashi chooses what she wants within the given circumstances, without considering the best option. It is precisely in this choice that she clashes with her family.

Overwhelmed by this pressure, she chose to run away from home.

Every time she mentions her father, Aki Tomoya can always see the trouble in her eyes, as well as a hint of distrust that she tries hard to hide.

"Don't Furuhashi's parents support her?"

Aki Tomoya asked instinctively.

Taking family factors into consideration, he actually advocated that Fumino Furuhashi should have a proper discussion with her family about whether to respect her wishes or follow her family's arrangements.

However, the fact that Fumino Furuhashi can discuss things with him and Sayaka Kudo now doesn't mean she can calmly discuss things with her father.

Just as Aki Tomoya finished asking his question, a hint of sadness and pain appeared in Furuhashi Fumino's eyes.

Noticing her reaction, Aki Tomoya immediately realized he had asked something he shouldn't have: "I'm sorry!"

"No, ignorance is no excuse. Aki and Sayaka did nothing wrong. I accidentally dragged you into this."

Fumino Furuhashi lowered her head slightly; some things really do not go as planned.

The same goes for the school. Before the tripartite meeting, Fumino Furuhashi believed that she could successfully complete the subsequent mock exams and graduate next year, with a high chance of being admitted to the Department of Astronomy.

But after the tripartite talks, she realized that as long as this conflict could not be resolved, she couldn't go anywhere; instead, she would gradually drag others into it.

This is an unavoidable issue.

"Fumino, I'm actually very happy that you remembered me last night!"

At this moment, Sayaka Kudo carefully comforted her.

At this time, she also noticed that the situation at Fumino Furuhashi's house was different from what they had imagined.

When Aki Tomoya mentioned her mother, the sadness in her eyes, which she couldn't hide, was undeniable.

“I am from a single-parent family.”

Chapter 155 A Pity and a Lament (4/4)

Fumino Furuhashi, who comes from a single-parent family, has a very bad relationship with her father.

Her mother passed away when she was young.

"I love astronomy. I've always been fascinated by it since I was a child, even when my mother was still alive..."

When she was very young, Fumino Furuhashi was taught some astronomical knowledge by her mother.

The genuine love and reminiscence in her eyes when she gazes at the starry sky are not without reason.

The relationship with her father deteriorated after her mother passed away.

From that time onward, a rift developed in the relationship between Fumino Furuhashi and her father.

Their conflict dates back a long time.

In Fumino Furuhashi's eyes, no matter how many times she said it, her father would never understand.

Similarly, the taciturn, stern, and cold father also ignored his daughter's feelings.

Those around her have always paid attention to Fumino Furuhashi's literary talent, but have never understood her true intentions.

She started trying in high school, and in her second year, she mustered up the courage to go out and find a private school on her own, while also managing to get the school to accept her request.

For Fumino Furuhashi, the initial period of building a foundation was a very painful process, but she persevered.

She worked hard to prove herself in the last national mock exam, and she proved her potential.

However, her father's indifference during a three-way meeting dealt her an incredibly heavy blow.

After another argument at home last night, Fumino Furuhashi fled the place.

It was more out of fear than anger.

"I know exactly what I'm doing."

That's what she said.

A person is born a certain way, which is not something they can choose.

However, even after running to Sayaka Kudo and receiving help from her friends, Fumino Furuhashi is still in a difficult situation.

Should I turn back?

Fumino Furuhashi looked up and asked Tomoya Aki.

Aki Tomoya replied without hesitation, "How can I decide your life for you?"

"Aki!"

Perhaps feeling that Aki Tomoya's words were somewhat cold, Kudo Sayaka couldn't help but call out.

However, Fumino Furuhashi grabbed her hand and shook her head indifferently.

She didn't think there was anything wrong with what Aki Tomoya said. Moreover, while she had had doubts about what he said before, he had never interfered with her wishes.

Do you want to tell the truth?

Please do not hesitate to offer your guidance.

"With your literary talent, you should have easily passed the exam. To be honest, your talent is enviable. But what's also surprising is that you have no interest in this area and had no foundation before. You finally saw hope after the results of the last mock exam, but the contrast with the previous results is too great."

To be honest, that's how it is. When Aki Tomoya was facing Furuhashi Fumino, he had nothing to hide.

“You are talented, you started learning from scratch, you don’t need outstanding talent, and you still have to work hard for a year. If you really think it through, the only person who can ultimately influence you is your father.”

Today, for the first time, Aki Tomoya saw a look of retreat in Furuhashi Fumino's eyes.

This means that only her father could influence her inner desires.

Ultimately, the decision rests with Fumino Furuhashi and whether her father is persuaded or undergoes so-called "correction."

Aki Tomoya is now doing more analysis.

"May I ask, did your father only recently learn of your wishes?"

“I rarely communicated with my father. After my mother passed away, he devoted himself to his work.”

"A father who has lost his beloved daughter and whose relationship with her has deteriorated is so pitiful and negligent."

Aki Tomoya sighed.

Without her mother's love, she lost her father's love as well; the most pitiful one is Fumino Furuhashi.

It is a dereliction of duty for a father not to understand his daughter's thoughts.

Fumino Furuhashi has been interested in astronomy since she was a child, and this desire became even stronger after her mother passed away.

If there hadn't been this conflict between them, starting their training earlier would have given them a much higher starting point, making it easier for them to get into a national university. It wouldn't necessarily be the "right choice" to go to a literature department.

In Aki Tomoya's view, it is understandable for her father to lose his beloved as a husband, but as a father, he is a failure!

But if we really want to blame someone, it's not really fair for outsiders to say anything. Aki Tomoya did it in front of Furuhashi Fumino, so we can only say that he was somewhat negligent.

Fumino Furuhashi's family situation made Tomoya Aki feel sorry and regretful.

"Furuhashi-kun didn't have a proper conversation with your father, did he...? I wanted to ask that, but judging from Furuhashi-kun's situation, it seems that even if he had such intentions, he's avoiding you."

Aki Tomoya first spoke with a questioning tone, but then quickly changed the subject.

The problem now lies with Fumino Furuhashi and her father; the key is whether they can have a proper heart-to-heart talk.

Unable to reach an agreement, Fumino Furuhashi persisted in her wish. If her father, disregarding his daughter's thoughts, stubbornly insisted on forcibly correcting her, serious problems would arise.

Of course, this doesn't mean that as a father, he can't correct his daughter's behavior, but even if he wants to, it's best to do so after understanding Fumino Furuhashi's thoughts.