Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

Outside the Game Arcade.

When he heard Hojo Saki Rei say that, the boy's expression suddenly turned a little strange.

He never expected that guy would actually say something like that.

Everyone present knew that Hojo Saki Rei's strength was much greater than Asahi Rinka's, didn't they?

As for what Hojo Saki Rei said about him losing in the end, the boy didn't take it seriously.

After all, Hojo Saki Rei had directly brought Asahi Rinka down to low health at the very beginning.

Why did he lose? Wasn't it because Hojo Saki Rei let Asahi Rinka win?

So, at this moment, the boy looked at Hojo Saki Rei before him with a hint of confusion in his eyes, seemingly finding it hard to believe Hojo Saki Rei would say such words.

"Hmph, he was never as good as me. Are you saying I'm not as good as him?"

Just as Hojo Saki Rei was about to continue speaking, Asahi Rinka spoke up again.

When this sentence came out of Asahi Rinka's mouth, the boy before her was instantly stunned again.

Looking at Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka before him, Hojo Saki Rei had a carefree expression, while Asahi Rinka looked at him with a proud and pampered look.

The boy before them knew that these two, it seemed, were not to be messed with.

Whether it was what Hojo Saki Rei said or what Asahi Rinka said, he didn't know how to refute them. He couldn't possibly tell them that it was all because Hojo Saki Rei let Asahi Rinka win, could he?

If he really said that, wouldn't these two people in front of him likely attack him?

Looking at how they were, it was quite possible they would do something like that.

"Thank you for your good intentions, but I don't need it."

"Furthermore, a loss is a loss, so could you please move aside?"

Seeing the boy's awkward expression, Hojo Saki Rei immediately spoke up again.

With these words spoken, the boy before him also knew that Hojo Saki Rei didn't care about what he had said earlier at all. It seemed that none of what he said caused even a ripple in Hojo Saki Rei's heart.

Having no other choice, he could only bow to Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

"My apologies, both of you. I've disturbed you."

After speaking, the boy retreated to the other side.

However, when he looked at Hojo Saki Rei's retreating figure, his eyes were filled with confusion and doubt.

Actually, after Hojo Saki Rei's match with Asahi Rinka ended, he had been continuously paying attention to Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

In the time that followed, he naturally saw that when Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka were playing other games, Hojo Saki Rei initially looked like a complete noob.

But after only a short while, Hojo Saki Rei's skill suddenly improved.

So at this moment, upon seeing Hojo Saki Rei's retreating figure, the boy couldn't help but feel exceptionally shocked by everything he had seen today.

"It's truly a miracle. I never expected such a genius to exist in this world. I always thought those people before were already very skilled, but I never imagined that true geniuses are always low-key."

"If he truly wanted to become a star player in the gaming world, perhaps by now, he would have already succeeded."

"But how did he do it?"

The boy simply couldn't figure this out.

"Saki Rei-kun, thank you."

While that boy was still contemplating these thoughts, on the other side, Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka had just walked a short distance from the Game Arcade when Asahi Rinka was heard saying this word of thanks to Hojo Saki Rei with a smile.

Hearing Asahi Rinka's voice in his ear, Hojo Saki Rei was somewhat puzzled, not knowing what Asahi Rinka meant by 'thank you'.

"Hmm?"

"Thank you for letting me win just now in the Game Arcade. I just didn't expect that Saki Rei-kun actually has such high talent. This is only your first time playing games, yet you're already much better than me."

Seeing Hojo Saki Rei's puzzled expression, Asahi Rinka immediately spoke again.

"Oh, you mean that. Since we're out to have fun, we can just play until we're happy. Besides, you taught me how to play all these games. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be playing them."

Facing Asahi Rinka's thanks, Hojo Saki Rei said indifferently.

He didn't care about games at all, nor did he like them.

He naturally didn't take Asahi Rinka's thanks seriously. The reason he let Asahi Rinka win in the end was just to make Asahi Rinka happier.

As Hojo Saki Rei's words fell, the smile on Asahi Rinka's face deepened.

"Okay, Saki Rei-kun, what should we do next?"

After hearing Hojo Saki Rei say this, Asahi Rinka didn't refute him. Instead, she started thinking about what they should do next.

"What? Did you not make any plans or preparations before going out?"

Hojo Saki Rei asked.

"No, do I need to prepare anything when I'm with Saki Rei-kun?"

"After all, as long as Saki Rei-kun is by my side, I already feel very happy. No matter what we do or play, I'll find it very interesting."

Asahi Rinka said with a serious expression.

How could Hojo Saki Rei possibly believe what Asahi Rinka said?

However, since Asahi Rinka had said so at this moment, it wasn't good for him to expose her or anything.

"How about we go watch a movie? After the movie, it'll be close to noon. Then we can have lunch and head back. What do you think?"

Looking at Asahi Rinka, who didn't seem to know what to do, Hojo Saki Rei suggested at this moment.

"Okay, as long as Saki Rei-kun thinks it's fine, I have no problem with it."

Asahi Rinka said with a smiling face.

Watching a movie was actually also part of Asahi Rinka's plan.

Although she had known Hojo Saki Rei for such a long time, the two of them had never actually gone to see a movie together or anything like that.

Even though they weren't a couple yet, Asahi Rinka had already come to see Hojo Saki Rei as the man she loved most.

As they were talking, Hojo Saki Rei saw two figures not far away.

When he saw Tanaka Taiwa, Hojo Saki Rei couldn't help but rub his eyes, thinking he was seeing things.

Looking again, he finally confirmed that the person was indeed Tanaka Taiwa.

"Tanaka Taiwa?"

Hojo Saki Rei spoke at this moment.

As Hojo Saki Rei's words came out of his mouth, Asahi Rinka also glanced in the direction he was looking.

Immediately after, she saw Tanaka Taiwa and Shiratori Kashi.

When she saw these two people, Asahi Rinka didn't seem as surprised as Hojo Saki Rei.

After all, she didn't even know Tanaka Taiwa, so naturally, it was impossible for her to know what the relationship was between Shiratori Kashi and Tanaka Taiwa.

In other words, she didn't know those two people at all.

"That's the one I told you about before, my neighbor Tanaka Taiwa, the one who just transferred to Sakuragi High School, remember?"

Seeing that Asahi Rinka seemed completely unconcerned about this, Hojo Saki Rei immediately reminded her at this moment.

"Oh, you mean that neighbor of yours. It's only been a few days, how could I not know?"

After hearing Hojo Saki Rei's introduction, Asahi Rinka immediately realized who Hojo Saki Rei was talking about.

But soon, seeing that Hojo Saki Rei was actually walking towards Tanaka Taiwa, she immediately grabbed Hojo Saki Rei.

"Saki Rei-kun, is it really okay for us to go over there right now?"

Asahi Rinka looked at Hojo Saki Rei with that strange look, as if she were looking at an idiot.

Hearing Asahi Rinka say this, Hojo Saki Rei couldn't help but be stunned.

Because he simply didn't understand what Asahi Rinka meant.

"Although he's your neighbor, did you tell each other when you came out?"

Asahi Rinka asked at this moment.

"Ah? No, we didn't."

Hojo Saki Rei replied without hesitation, but he still didn't know why Asahi Rinka was asking him this.

"That's it then. It's very likely they're on a date right now. If you go over like that, won't you disturb them?"

Asahi Rinka said cautiously.

Although she thought Hojo Saki Rei was an idiot and that his emotional intelligence was a bit low, she was still somewhat afraid that Hojo Saki Rei would see through her thoughts.

Hearing Asahi Rinka say this, Hojo Saki Rei finally realized it at this moment.

"This brat, I didn't expect him to have such a good-looking female companion right after transferring to Sakuragi High School. And judging by how this girl looks, it seems like that guy Tanaka Taiwa is actually in a relationship."

How could Hojo Saki Rei not know what Asahi Rinka was saying? At this point, he immediately nodded, feeling that his earlier idea and action were indeed a bit excessive.

If it were him dating other girls or something, Hojo Saki Rei also truly wouldn't want to meet acquaintances outside. After all, the relationship at that time would be somewhat ambiguous, and introducing them would be a bit awkward.

Of course, the most important thing was that he didn't like being disturbed by others at such times.

"Then let's go watch our movie."

After saying that, Hojo Saki Rei walked towards the elevator.

As for Tanaka Taiwa, he entered another store with Shiratori Kashi at this moment.

It wasn't until two o'clock in the afternoon, after Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka had eaten a meal outside, that he took her home.

And at this time, Tomoda Minako also happened to call Hojo Saki Rei.

"Saki Rei-kun, what are you doing right now?"

The call had just connected when Tomoda Minako on the other end asked.

As the voice from the phone rang out, Asahi Rinka, sitting next to Hojo Saki Rei, immediately knew who had called Hojo Saki Rei.

However, she was still somewhat curious as to why Tomoda Minako would call Hojo Saki Rei at this time.

Although Hojo Saki Rei was Tomoda Minako's student, it was already the weekend, after all.

What could she possibly need Hojo Saki Rei for at this time?

Thus, Asahi Rinka looked towards Hojo Saki Rei with a face full of curiosity, seemingly waiting for Hojo Saki Rei's response.

Hearing Tomoda Minako's question from the other end of the phone, and seeing that Asahi Rinka's expression had also changed somewhat, Hojo Saki Rei was actually a little worried in his heart at this moment.

Because he didn't know if Asahi Rinka would be able to hear his relationship with Tomoda Minako from the phone call.

"Um... Minako-sensei, I'm with Asahi Rinka right now. We just got back from the mall, and I'm about to take her home."

Facing Tomoda Minako's question, Hojo Saki Rei didn't hesitate at all and told her that he was with Asahi Rinka.

As Hojo Saki Rei said this, Tomoda Minako on the other end of the phone was also stunned for a moment.

To ensure Hojo Saki Rei could have more fun when he came over, Tomoda Minako had made a lot of preparations.

As a result, now she actually learned from Hojo Saki Rei that he was currently with Asahi Rinka.

Instantly, she knew without thinking.

It was probably that Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka were on a date right now.

Thinking of this, for some reason, she suddenly felt a little sad.

Of course, it wasn't because she didn't want Hojo Saki Rei to be with other women; it was just that she missed Hojo Saki Rei a little too much.

"I see. Since you're driving, it's best to be careful."

"I didn't need you for anything important, just about the matter I mentioned to you the day before yesterday. Just don't forget it."

"Also, say hello to Asahi Rinka for me. I won't disturb your driving."

After saying that, Tomoda Minako directly hung up the phone.

As for Asahi Rinka in the car, after hearing the conversation between Hojo Saki Rei and Tomoda Minako, she looked at Hojo Saki Rei with a puzzled expression.

Because, in their conversation, the only thing she could make out was one sentence: that Tomoda Minako had told Hojo Saki Rei something before.

As for what that matter was, Asahi Rinka had no way of knowing.

Seeing that Tomoda Minako had hung up, Hojo Saki Rei also began to concentrate on driving again.

"Saki Rei-kun, is Minako-sensei asking you to do something? Or is what she told you something else?"

Seeing that Hojo Saki Rei didn't seem to intend to explain to her, Asahi Rinka immediately asked at this moment, wanting to know from Hojo Saki Rei what they were talking about.

"It's nothing much. Actually, Teacher just asked me to help her with something. As for what it is, that's a secret."

When Asahi Rinka asked him like this, Hojo Saki Rei originally wanted to tell her directly.

But he was somewhat afraid of affecting Asahi Rinka's mood, so he immediately decided to hide this matter.