I'm a teacher in Tokyo!

"Sister? Cough cough, um... I thought someone else hit me, I'm so sorry..."

Upon hearing her older sister's voice, Makoto Higa immediately jumped out of bed, completely disregarding her image, and sat cross-legged on the bed in her underwear, complaining, "It's all because of our different time zones. You're in America, which is more than ten hours behind me. It's only afternoon there now, but it's five or six in the morning for me! By the way, when are you coming back, sister?"

"I can't get away from things here. I probably won't be able to for at least another two weeks."

"Two weeks? That guy is probably dead by now. He only met him yesterday, but he was lucky and barely survived."

Upon hearing that she wouldn't be able to return for another two weeks, Makoto Higa silently mourned for Yoshizaki Kawa.

"They actually survived?"

Higa Kotoko was somewhat surprised. Given the Po-Xiong's abilities, ordinary people would be doomed if they encountered it. Could it be—

"You got involved?"

Upon realizing this answer, she was both shocked and furious, fearing that her sister might die because of it.

"I don't have that ability. He somehow obtained a powerful magical artifact that saved his life."

Upon hearing this, Higa Kotoko breathed a sigh of relief:

"No matter what, while I'm not back, even if that unlucky guy gets killed by the Soul Demon, you absolutely cannot interfere, do you hear me? The Soul Demon is not so easy to deal with; even with my abilities, I cannot contend with it alone!"

"Okay, I know, but I really value my life!"

"Okay, good to know. I'll send some magical artifacts back in a couple of days. You can give one to that guy and keep one for yourself. As for whether that guy will live or die, that's up to fate!"

"Good~"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 47 Then, I will cry.

Watching the vehicle carrying the body drive away, Yoshizaki Kawa and Kawamata Kayako got into another police car. Because of the agreement they had reached with the police earlier, they needed to go to the police station to sign a compensation agreement and handle the follow-up matters.

For example, issuing death certificates, estate investigation, and paying estate taxes.

Given Kayako's taciturn nature, she would probably be eaten alive, leaving not even a trace, so Yoshizaki Kawa must stay with her.

Moreover, given the drastic changes she has experienced, it's impossible for her to go back to school halfway through.

Sigh, I've really worried myself sick over this world.

Yoshizaki Kawa internally marveled at his own greatness, and then, after Kayako got on the bus, he also sat in the back seat;

Meanwhile, Kayako sat in the middle of the back seat, neither by the window nor at a distance from Yoshizaki Kawa, her two little hands gripping the seat, her body as firmly planted on it as if nailed.

This clearly shows her inner conflict. Although she really wanted to be close to the teacher, she was also afraid of getting too close, which is why she seemed so conflicted.

Sitting in the middle, his gaze seemed to be looking ahead, but in reality, all his attention was focused on the rearview mirror, watching the teacher, completely mesmerized.

At that moment, through the mirror, she suddenly saw the teacher take out her phone and seem to be making a call.

"Hello, is this Saito-sensei?"

The next moment, a familiar name came out of his mouth. Kayako gripped the seat tightly, her whole body tensing up instantly, her mind completely drawn to that side.

Why would the teacher call Saito-sensei at this time?

Could it be——

Checking up on me?

Kayako once saw a plot in a TV series where the girlfriend was worried that her boyfriend was messing around outside, so she required him to call her every time he went out.

but--

In the TV series, the couple would only do such a thing if they were already living together. Could it be that Yoshizaki-sensei and Saito Asuka-sensei have progressed to this point?

Kayako's mind was momentarily in turmoil, and a feeling of emptiness and loss welled up from the bottom of her heart.

"Um, something happened here. Can you cover my get out of class? I'm with Kayako right now, we're on our way to the police station."

Listening to Yoshizaki Kawaru's "report," she gripped her fingers so tightly they almost turned white, then moved slightly toward the window beside her. With a sense of relief, she released her grip, silently leaning against the car window, watching the vegetation rushing past outside, her heart filled with indescribable emotions.

She couldn't feel any jealousy.

Because Saito-sensei is so beautiful and Yoshizaki-sensei is so gentle, they are a match made in heaven. How dare I, a depressing person, object?

But, to be honest.

Yoshizaki-sensei is everything to me.

Kayako couldn't even imagine what she would become if she really lost her teacher. Just thinking about it made her feel like she was going crazy!

"Nothing really happened. We'll explain at the school."

"Okay, don't worry, I'll be back by the afternoon at the latest."

Listening to their intimate conversation, her heart felt twisted and aching with spasms.

Kayako is someone who loves to make connections.

From Saito Asuka's conversation with Yoshizaki Kawa, what she saw was that in the future, Saito Asuka would always be the one separating her from her teacher.

Even if the teacher wants to say something to him, he has to get Saito's permission first.

I couldn't help but feel a little sad, thinking:

"I'll just watch from afar, at least... at least give me some time, Saito-sensei, don't take Yoshizaki-sensei away from me!"

……

"...Okay, I'll cover your class later. I'll talk to you later. I feel like there's something wrong with the office window. It's closed, but I keep feeling a draft on my back and it's getting chilly. I'm going to put on a jacket."

"Yes, take care of yourself. With the changing seasons, it's easy to catch a cold."

"Ouch... Senior, could you please stop using such a gentle tone to say these caring words? I'm getting goosebumps, I'm hanging up now!"

Saito Asuka rubbed her arm, quickly hung up the phone, and looked at her arm with goosebumps. She shivered and quickly put her coat on.

That senior is really something. Every time I talk to him on the phone, I get goosebumps. Why is he so gentle? I'm not someone who can be so easily won over!

She thought the reason she got goosebumps was because Yoshizaki Kawa was being too mushy—although she didn’t find it mushy, she still trusted her body’s intuition.

……

Yoshizaki Kawa hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief.

Because he had class today, he had to ask Saito-sensei to cover for him.

Since I can't leave anytime soon, I'll treat her to a meal later to make it up to her!

He thought to himself.

At that moment, he saw Kayako staring blankly out the car window;

He smiled knowingly, took off his coat, and covered the latter with it, saying, "Be careful not to catch a cold."

Perhaps because she was in a hurry to leave, she put on a thin set of clothes and came out. Perhaps she was too shocked by the death of his parents before, and had not noticed this at all.

I really failed in my duty; I didn't even notice it before!

Seeing this, I was relieved to find that I was wearing a trench coat and thermal underwear underneath.

Kayako was startled by the jacket that Yoshizaki Kawa threw at her. She then silently hugged the jacket, her chin pressed against it. She looked weak, helpless, and pitiful, having no background whatsoever. She whispered, "Teacher, please don't abandon me."

Yoshizaki found the latter's question somewhat inexplicable, but considering the latter's gloomy personality, his heart sank. Could it be that this emotion was fully released after his parents' death?

How could I possibly abandon you?

Seeing the police officer's gaze shift back towards him, Yoshizaki quickly added, "After all, you're my student! Don't overthink things! Your teacher will always be there for you!"

He's just a student...

She seemed to want to say something, but her personality prevented her from speaking. She could only hug her clothes tightly and continue to whisper, "Teacher, you promised me that no matter what happens, you won't abandon me!"

Just as Yoshizaki was about to say yes, he was interrupted by the latter's soft voice.

"if--"

"My future teacher abandoned me."

A gloomy and malicious thought began to spread inexplicably in her mind. Kayako buried her head in her clothes, smelled the familiar scent, and scenes floated into her mind. The malicious thoughts faded away on their own, and she peeked out with half an eye, looking pitifully at Yoshizaki Kawa:

"Then... I'll cry."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 48 Ten thousand years, no change allowed!

"puff!"

The policeman in front was amused by the remark, but then, thinking about what had happened to the girl before, he immediately cursed himself for laughing out loud at a time like this.

Secretly regretting his actions and wishing he could slap himself, he immediately changed the subject, saying, "Is Professor Yoshizaki Kawa a professor at Saitama University? I never imagined that school would have such a responsible teacher as you."

"Yes, I'm a teacher over there."

Yoshizaki had a bad impression of the rude policeman and gave him a perfunctory reply. Then he turned his gaze to Kayako, sensing that she seemed to have lost her composure at a certain moment, as if she had been provoked by something.

All I could do was comfort her, "Kayako, trust me, let's pinky swear, okay?"

This was an extremely childish tactic, but the girl's face lit up with joy. She extended her slender right hand and nodded happily: "Pinky promise! No take-backs!"