As the savior, I only want to play single-player games.

But Tendo Kagura did not answer.

Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed, realizing she had crossed a line.

Like most people, she is a materialist, but her values ​​have been shattered and she hasn't recovered yet.

She held the textbook to her chest with one hand, and reached out to brush her long, straight black hair down like a waterfall, thick and silky. Although she was not young, she still looked young, with a dignified and charming appearance. Many students respected her, although they were averse to her violence.

Of course, she herself has never hit many students. In her many years of teaching, she has never encountered many students who really deserved to be hit. Most of the cases are based on rumors.

She sighed softly, "Kagura, you are special, so I don't want to lecture you. I just want to tell you that everything comes at a price, especially noble things."

She enjoys reading action-packed comics. Although she is a generation older than students, she is still considered a young person. Her thinking and brainwaves are compatible with those of teenagers, and she can accept the trends of thought among teenagers.

It's quite common for middle school students to have fantasies during class, like becoming Ultraman or Kamen Rider and then having a great battle with monsters or villains.

But even though tens of millions of Spark Lenses have been sold worldwide, no one has actually turned into Ultraman Tiga, right?

Kagura Tendou's words were cold: "The price has been paid. When I embarked on this path, I put everything else aside."

He didn't think Hiratsuka Shizuka was meddling in other people's business. On the contrary, he had always respected the latter. If he were an ordinary person, meeting Hiratsuka Shizuka would be the luckiest thing in his life. Such a mentor is hard to come by.

"Does 'disregarding' mean abandoning your sister to me?" Shizuka Hiratsuka's head started to ache again as she mentioned this.

She could more or less guess the price to pay.

Kagura Tendo acts strangely and has an eccentric style. She tried to lift her student's hair but was stopped. Looking back now, that was probably the price she paid.

But what was even more tragic was the sight of the mangled flesh and bones, the blood splattered in the bedroom.

Kagura Tendou was able to accept that kind of price, and since she didn't know the truth, she didn't dare to say anything more.

But she wasn't Suzuka Ise's teacher, so she still found it incredible that Kagura Tendo had entrusted her with this task.

She considered her relationship with Kagura Tendou to be just that of a normal teacher and student, at most she had a bit more of a sense of responsibility.

But no matter what, she felt pretty good at the time because she was trusted so much.

Kagura Tendou averted her gaze, remaining as calm as ever.

"Actually, if something really happens, even if you don't say anything, Yezi will most likely ask me for help." After all, her friend has only a few friends left and has almost cut off all ties with relatives. She's probably all alone now.

What a tragic fate! She shouldn't have met Ye Zi in the first place; otherwise, she wouldn't have crossed paths with Tendo Kagura.

"But didn't you really care about that child named Suzuka?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka said.

Tendou Kagura's expression was cold and stern. He did not answer, but he recalled the question Shang Yang had asked him before he died.

When asked why he was fighting, he replied...

He later answered that, as a savior, he should fight for the dignity of the world, which was the reason he returned.

Prior to this, he had a conversation with Hiratsuka Shizuka.

Seeing his cold expression, Hiratsuka Shizuka felt a tightness in her chest.

It's truly rare to see someone so heartless.

Are you free at noon?

"……Have."

"Let's go out for ramen together."

Tendou Kagura said, "This seems to violate school rules."

Hiratsuka Shizuka said nonchalantly, "I'm a teacher, after all. What's wrong with treating my students to a bowl of ramen? Nobody will hold it against me."

"Come find me then." She waved her hand, leaving without a trace, very carefree and decisive.

After the third class.

Kagura Tendo got up and left the classroom. A pair of dead fish eyes glanced at him from behind before ignoring him.

There is no need to forgive traitors.

They were supposed to be friends in times of trouble, but someone somehow managed to get rid of that violent female teacher, leaving him to suffer alone in the service department.

The world ended just like that, except for the world where he was injured.

Upon arriving at the faculty office, Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at him in surprise: "You actually came?"

Tendou Kagura turned and left.

She sighed and took her car keys out of the drawer: "I was just kidding."

The two went downstairs, drove the car out of Soubu High School, and arrived at a secluded place. They got out of the car and went to a ramen shop. The simple style was very much in line with the image of ramen.

Hiratsuka Shizuka effortlessly found a two-seater and plopped down in it with practiced ease, revealing that she was a frequent visitor to this place.

Kagura Tendou took her seat in front of her, appearing calm and elegant.

After ordering ramen, Hiratsuka Shizuka smiled and said, "It might not taste as good as yours, please don't mind."

Kagura Tendo silently shook her head: "As long as it's edible."

"That's too low a standard," Hiratsuka Shizuka complained. After all, she was the one who brought them out, so she couldn't possibly feed them like pigs.

Kagura Tendou gazed silently out the window. He was handsome, well-mannered, and had a cool and aloof demeanor. His extraordinary presence easily drew attention. Several female employees who came here for dinner after get off work lingered, even forgetting to eat their noodles.

If it weren't for the fact that Hiratsuka Shizuka was sitting right in front of Tendo Kagura, and that he himself was wearing a school uniform, he definitely would have gone up to chat with her and ask for her contact information.

"Teacher, why are you still taking care of me?" he asked softly. Hiratsuka Shizuka did not continue to make things difficult for him, but she also did not reject or distance herself from him. It seemed that her attitude had not changed much.

The ramen shop had water cups and bottled water. She stood up, poured a cup of tea for Tendo Kagura, then poured one for herself, and sat down.

"There's a saying that goes, 'A teacher for a day is a teacher for life.'"

Kagura Tendo was quite familiar with this, and tilted her head slightly, saying, "Is Master going to be my father?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka nearly choked on the water. She was somewhat embarrassed and angry, and glared at Tendo Kagura: "What nonsense are you talking about? I would never want to marry someone like your mother."

Tendou Kagura slightly raised an eyebrow.

It is unforgivable for a son to scold his mother, but Hiratsuka Shizuka...

He took a small sip of tea, and could roughly guess what Hiratsuka Shizuka was thinking.

To reiterate, he is a very responsible person.

There's another saying: even if some people have accomplished extraordinary feats, in the eyes of their mothers or other elders, they are still the same children who needed care back then.

He may not have a mother, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have other people in his life.

Yes, Hiratsuka Shizuka trusted him and never doubted him.

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One more chapter

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter Thirty-Seven: Born Ten Years Too Early

As Ye Zi's close friend from the same year, they still keep in touch. Although Ye Zi is busy with her affairs and they don't see each other often, their relationship has not faded.

Hiratsuka Shizuka knew that Yoko and his mother had a very bad relationship.

From a young age, Kagura Tendou had seen his mother arguing loudly with Yezi on the phone, over trivial matters—a family conflict that was irreconcilable.

However, at that time, Kagura Tendo could not understand why a highly capable social elite like Yoko, who earns millions a year, could argue so fiercely with a woman who makes a living in Kabukicho.

Ye Zi rarely visits her sister. The two live far apart and are from different worlds. The kinship that is maintained by blood will eventually fade.

Because of the lack of a stable income, he sometimes faced financial difficulties. His mother would borrow money from Yezi. Although they would argue, Yezi would eventually help his mother out by giving her a lot of money and secretly giving Tendou Kagura some money so that he could buy some nutritious food. This helped him get through many difficult times.

Kagura Tendo had an unhappy childhood, but he doesn't care about those things now; they've all vanished into the dust of the past.

Just mentioning his mother brings to mind a beautiful, alluring woman who is obsessed with pleasure and indulgence. She is always drinking, frequents various bars, and has dozens of men on her phone. Her face is often flushed, and under the light, she is quite captivating. She always lies on the tatami mat to sleep with a satisfied smile, often saying things like, "Life is short, so enjoy it while you can."

She was free, unrestrained, doing whatever she wanted, overdrawing her body, indulging in her desires, and recklessly squandering her youth.

Tendou Kagura believes that indulging desires is not the same as freedom; true freedom should be self-discipline and restraint.

Hiratsuka Shizuka was able to say those words because she wasn't actually a lesbian; she just said it casually and then took a jab at someone.

There's not much to say about Tendo Kagura.

When the ramen was served, he suddenly said, "My mother is quite attractive."

Hiratsuka Shizuka was speechless again. She glanced at Tendo Kagura's expression, which was indifferent. Her beautiful, narrow eyes revealed a cold color, without sadness or hatred.

She looked at Tendou Kagura and nodded; it was indeed quite good.

She asked, "What do you think of her?"

"There's no changing a person like her; that was her own choice... how to die."

Kagura Tendou took a small bite of the ramen and found it to be quite good—chewy, flavorful, and delicious.

"I've heard Ye Zi mention your mother. Don't you hate her?"

Kagura Tendou silently shook her head. Who can choose the stage they step onto and select the best script?

Should I hate fate and my circumstances?

"Humans can hate and love everything; this is the most legitimate right the world has given us, and even the gods cannot take it away from us."

"But how should I respond to the injustice that also comes from the world?"

At this point, Tendo Kagura recalled a phrase, pursed his lips for a long time, and then said:

"Dust to dust, ashes to ashes, let them come, let them go..."

Hiratsuka remained silent, surprised, then slurped up a mouthful of noodles and mumbled, "You're quite interesting."

She dispelled the fog surrounding the Heavenly Dao Kagura and discovered that this child was truly outstanding. He was not discouraged, nor did he complain about fate. He was able to take things in stride, and he was grounded and steady, like a solid rock under a storm, standing tall and unmoving against the wind.

If only I had been born ten years earlier, if only I hadn't been Yezi's nephew.

A beautiful appearance combined with an interesting soul—she's a rare find, a true gem. She'll definitely seize this opportunity, even if it means becoming a mistress; a single woman in her late twenties longs for her first love.

Unfortunately, that's not possible now; the age gap is too big, and she's not that shameless... Maybe she could be.