I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

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Aki Tomoya is speechless; it's Ginza again.

Besides Ginza, can Takagi think of anywhere else?

If you suddenly show him a little kindness, does this guy seem about to reveal his true colors?

It seems Tokyo really lacks someone who can be Takagi's father. Having someone to suppress him and not having someone to suppress him makes a real difference.

"Ahem, I'm used to it! Slip of the tongue! Slip of the tongue! I'm just really touched that you, who have forgotten your brothers now that you have a wife, have finally had a change of heart!"

When Takagi finished speaking, Aki Tomoya almost couldn't help but say that they should just forget about it.

"I have no objection. You can discuss the location and time."

Majima agreed, and the three of them did indeed set a time to relax.

Of course, there's no need for romantic, idyllic places.

Both he and Aki Tomoya have girlfriends, so it's inappropriate for them to go to that kind of place.

"Let's talk about it in a few days. I have some things to do in the pathology classroom."

Aki Tomoya looked at his schedule but didn't want to set a time right away.

We'll have to wait and see when is the best time to choose.

Moreover, he also needs to finish what he's currently doing.

"Speaking of which, you're doing so well in the pathology classroom, why don't you switch to internal medicine, or go into research?"

"You'd better say less, otherwise our event might be canceled."

Aki Tomoya threatened.

He personally believes that academics and research are very important; even as a surgeon, one must write good papers.

But everyone has their own ambitions. Although he has now gone from the pathology classroom to being able to follow Professor Yano into the pathology research lab, this will actually help him choose a direction in the future.

If he can't make it in the future like Okajima, he might consider returning to the University of Tokyo, so it's a good alternative.

Therefore, he was very well-behaved whether he was with Okajima or Professor Yano.

"Tsk, having a professor as a backer really makes a difference!"

"Ah!"

Chapter 401 is my favorite!

What does it feel like to not go home even once in more than two years?

Perhaps two years isn't long enough.

Apart from returning once during the first year, Takagi Sai never went back again, no matter how big the holiday was.

He's the kind of person who, once he leaves home, doesn't want to go back anytime soon.

Two years is still a short time for Takagi.

"It seems like you don't miss home at all."

In late October, they chose a sushi restaurant in Shinjuku for their gathering. Takagi even ordered sake for the other two to have a couple of drinks together.

During the meal, Aki Tomoya asked him a question.

He was quite interested in discussing the so-called homesickness.

"What's there to think about? My dad's like that, and my sister only ever makes me unhappy. Apart from my mom, I really don't know what's so great about me there. The last time I saw that old man smile was back in middle school. I guess the next time will be when I obediently go back to his hospital."

Takagi spoke with a hint of disdain; he didn't miss home at all, as if only a coward would have such thoughts.

But to be honest, he really didn't want to live the life his father had set for him.

At least he'd still become a doctor, and once he came to Tokyo, his family wouldn't be able to control him anymore.

If I had gone to Kyoto University, I would probably have known exactly where I would work as a medical trainee after graduation, which hospital I would go to after completing my medical traineeship, whether I would need further training, and when I would return to inherit the family hospital. Everything would have been arranged perfectly.

There is no such thing as complete freedom, only relative freedom.

Similarly, Takagi knew in his heart that he wouldn't have been able to squander money in Tokyo if his family wasn't wealthy.

Therefore, the general direction is still not to go against the family, such as inheriting the doctor's mantle and aiming to inherit the family hospital.

"Why are you suddenly asking me this? Are you homesick? You've only been here a short time, how come you're already homesick?"

Takagi joked that he could only say he felt so-so about homesickness, and that it might be a long time before he even had the thought of going back.

At least for now, that's not possible.

"Me? I still have a very strong affection for my homeland."

To Takagi, these words were practically meaningless.

However, only Aki Tomoya himself knows that perhaps in a decade or so, he will return to Japan with his family.

When people stay in a place for a long time, they will always develop feelings for it, let alone the land that nurtured them.

Aki Tomoya feels that he now has two hometowns.

But if we really compare, perhaps it's because I've been away for a while now that I miss the previous one more.

However, he might not go back, because over the years, he has wanted to admit, and must admit, that the new world is somewhat different.

"I have absolutely no right to speak on this kind of issue!"

Majima said regretfully at this moment.

Both of them were people who lived away from home, but Takagi lived further away, while Aki Tomoya, at least, lived in Tokyo.

But for Majima, it's unclear how long it will be before he leaves home.

"If we don't mention this, won't you have a drink? It's just sake, have a taste."

"A little bit won't hurt."

It's just sake, with a very low alcohol content, so it doesn't matter.

Neither of them rejected Takagi.

But they forgot that sake, while not very strong, can still have an aftereffect if consumed in excess, so it shouldn't be drunk too quickly.

One drink after another went down the drain, and I didn't eat much sushi, mostly just being persuaded to drink by Takagi.

Aki Tomoya and Mashima gradually became slightly tipsy and inevitably a little intoxicated.

Alcohol is a remedy; a little is pleasant, but too much is harmful.

With this philosophy in mind, Aki Tomoya remained somewhat calm.

Encouraged by Takagi, he gradually came to his senses.

"I won't drink any more, you guys continue."

Incidentally, he checked the time; it was eleven o'clock, and Shinjuku's nightlife hadn't really started yet.

However, Aki Tomoya didn't want to have any nightlife in Shinjuku. Before she knew it, it was already this late, and it was time to go back.

"It's getting late, I think I should take my leave now?"

Aki Tomoya shook the watch on his wrist.

Seeing that he wanted to leave now, Takagi was not very happy.

"Tomorrow is Sunday, we don't need to leave so early, do we?"

"Oh no, I've already passed curfew."

Takagi tried to persuade him to stay, but Majima also said he couldn't stay any longer.

This made Takagi a little annoyed. We agreed to party until dawn!

"We can take you to Kabukicho, where you can keep partying until the wee hours."

"..."

Takagi was speechless. He smacked his lips and could only respond to the two with a speechless expression.

Everyone was leaving, and no one could persuade them to stay. He was bored being alone in Shinjuku, so he said, "Since you're leaving anyway, let's have one last drink."

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When I left Shinjuku, the subway had already stopped running.

To get back to Bunkyo Ward, the only option is to take a taxi.

Fortunately, Bunkyo Ward is right next to Shinjuku, so it's not too far to get back.

Takagi and Majima were going the same way, both heading back to Chiyoda.

Although Aki Tomoya could have gone the same way as them, in the end either he or they would have to go around in circles. Bunkyo and Chiyoda were both nearby, and with Shinjuku, it was a triangle.

He felt there was no need to take a detour just because it was on the way, and since they didn't have time to find a way, they should all go home as soon as possible.

Because Takagi delayed him a bit, Aki Tomoya didn't return to his apartment until after midnight.

After opening the door, I carefully walked from the entryway into the living room.