I'm a teacher in Tokyo!

"no……"

Yoshizaki had no choice but to explain Kayako's situation.

After hearing his story, Saito Asuka was speechless for a moment. After a long silence, she looked seriously at Yoshizaki Kawa in front of her and said, "Senpai, really, I have never admired anyone in my life, but you are the person I admire the most!"

—And you, my friend, you are the true hero!

If this happened to someone else, they might have handled it the same way, but at least afterwards they would have brought it up to show off or win awards. The story of a teacher stepping forward when a student's family faces a major crisis is a very good headline to garner recognition.

However, in order to protect that child, Yoshizaki-senpai never even mentioned these things. If it weren't for the conversation about clothes just now, neither he nor the entire school would have known anything about it.

How many good deeds like these, done quietly and without fanfare, have he actually done?

How many people have been sheltered from the wind and rain by him holding an umbrella?

At that moment, Saito Asuka suddenly felt that the man in front of her was great, a greatness that stood tall and upright.

Seeing Saito Asuka's gaze, Yoshizaki felt that she might have misunderstood. He wanted to explain, but he didn't know how.

You can't exactly say you made that choice because you were afraid of dying, can you?

He sighed: "There's no point in admiring or not admiring anything. These things always have to be done by someone, so why not me?"

"This is where your morality is truly noble, senior. So, senior... may I make a request?"

"Huh? Say."

"Can I go shopping with you? I want to buy her an outfit too."

Honestly, Saito Asuka was truly inspired by Yoshizaki Kawa, and at that moment, she felt a strong urge to do good deeds.

"Of course, that's fine, since my aesthetic sense isn't great either."

Yoshizaki was naturally pleased with the latter's request, as his straight-male aesthetic dictated that he wanted solid-color clothes.

With Saito Asuka joining in... wait, Yoshizaki took a look at the latter's outfit. Well, her taste is definitely not as good as his!

Why are you looking at me, senior?

"I'm just too lazy to dress up. Wait until I dress up properly tomorrow, and you'll be amazed!"

For some reason, Saito Asuka, who was originally immune to everything, exploded the moment she saw Yoshizaki Kawa's suspicious look, and repeatedly said that she just didn't like makeup, not that she didn't understand aesthetics.

They walked out noisily, following Saito Asuka to the clothing store;

Meanwhile, behind;

Kayako felt a pang of sadness as she looked at the two of them standing side by side.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 66 These clothes are for you

Although she had mentally prepared herself many times, she still felt very sad when she actually saw this scene.

She remembered how she and her teacher made a pinky promise on the bus.

He had promised himself that he would not abandon him.

Of course, this is far from being "abandoned," but Kayako admits that she has a small heart and wishes that her teacher could stay by her side 24 hours a day.

but,

"I take up the teacher's evening time every day, so it's only right that I give up my time during the day."

She tried to comfort herself, but... her future teacher would get married, and after marriage, she would live with Saito-sensei, or even live with him before marriage. Then, how much weight would she have in his life? How much time would she occupy?

"If something happens to Saito-sensei, all of his time will belong to me alone..."

Kayako clenched her fists, a wicked thought flashing through her mind;

The world is still a reality; some children have died without ever having tasted chocolate.

Similarly, life is realistic; there are young girls who die without ever having dressed up in their finest attire.

However, Kayako did not understand this principle, and had never even thought about it.

That's the way it is.

Indeed, the narrower a person's social circle, the easier it is for resentment to deepen and become more intense, like water poured into a vessel.

The smaller the vessel, the faster the water poured in will overflow.

Similarly, the smaller a person's capacity, the faster the hatred they instill will spread to their surroundings.

Kayako's life was so cramped that a little bit of sewage could fill it up, and a little bit of light could illuminate it.

The light that illuminates life leaves an indelible mark on it.

If someone tries to remove the light, the reflected shadow will twist, turn into envy, into anger, into madness.

It is even more insane than the unilluminated past.

……

"a little cold."

At the entrance of the clothing store, Saito Asuka decisively zipped up her jacket, turned up her collar to cover her chin, and put on a hat, leaving only her eyes and nose exposed.

"cold?"

Yoshizaki was only wearing a thermal undershirt and a jacket over it, but he didn't feel cold.

"We're here. It's right here. They specialize in selling women's clothing, and the prices are very reasonable."

"Well, let's go."

Stepping into the shop, he was greeted by a dazzling array of women's clothing. Yoshizaki scratched his head in bewilderment, unsure of what to choose.

What kind of clothes does that child like?

Saito Asuka suddenly asked.

"Hmm... I usually like to wear white clothes and white skirts, and when I'm at school, I wear a white shirt under my school uniform."

"Oh, that means you probably prefer solid colors and long, slender styles."

Saito Asuka sifted through the items, quickly selecting a few sets in about ten minutes. Just as she was about to carry them out, she remembered that the child hadn't even come, so she could only turn her gaze to Yoshizaki Kawa.

"Oh right, I haven't asked you about her height yet."

"Uh... about this tall, very thin."

Yoshizaki Kawa measured the position of her chest, and the next moment, Saito Asuka pressed the chosen dress against Yoshizaki Kawa's body: "Let's compare."

"……OK."

Although it was strange to have someone press their skirt against her body, she endured it for Kayako's sake.

Outside the door, at the utility pole;

Kayako saw that woman and Yoshizaki-sensei walk into the clothing store. Were they planning to buy clothes?

The teacher asked me this morning if I wanted to buy clothes... It turns out we had arranged to go shopping for clothes with that woman this afternoon, and she would buy me a set while we were at it;

But even when he made the appointment with that woman, the teacher still had someone else in his heart.

He did not break his promise.

At that moment, the woman in front approached the teacher, and it seemed... she was hugging the teacher?

Because she didn't dare to get close, Kayako stood at a distance and pretended to casually glance into the store, so only her back could be seen.

She saw Saito Asuka approach Yoshizaki River and extend her arms;

But I've never even hugged my teacher; at most, I've only held her hand.

The teacher... also stretched out his arms. Was he going to hug the woman?

—I wish I were in that position right now.

……

"Senior, don't move!"

"Do you feel that the length of this sleeve is right, around your forearm?"

Kayako is on the slimmer side, so one-size-fits-all isn't really suitable; you'd at least need to ask the shop assistant to trim her.

Yoshizaki Kawa, being the only one who knew the latter's approximate physical data, became the template;

"Let it be a little longer."

"Okay, shop owner, could you please cut it from this position?"

"Ok."

After a lot of effort, they finally finished selecting the clothes. Just as Yoshizaki was about to pay, Saito Asuka stopped them.

"I bought this set; I paid for it."

Seeing the resolute look in her eyes, Yoshizaki nodded and said with a smile, "I will tell her."

Knowing that so many people care about her will surely improve Kayako's gloomy personality.

After paying, pack the clothes.