Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

Of course, after seeing that his deskmate seemed to always be cold towards Tanaka Taiwa, he felt even more pity for Tanaka Taiwa.

Because Tanaka Taiwa couldn't become a fish in Shiratori Kashi's pond, this meant that in Shiratori Kashi's heart, there was absolutely nothing that interested her about Tanaka Taiwa.

This, naturally, showed that Tanaka Taiwa wanting to pursue Shiratori Kashi or anything like that was simply impossible.

Seeing that Shiratori Kashi was still looking at him, Tanaka Taiwa's expression quickly turned serious.

"Tanaka Taiwa, what did you sign up for?"

Shiratori Kashi asked. Actually, this was also because she felt her previous actions were somewhat impolite, and asking this question was just to ease the awkwardness.

However, after hearing Shiratori Kashi's words, Tanaka Taiwa suddenly became even more excited.

"I signed up for the 3000-meter race."

When Tanaka Taiwa said this, his face was full of pride.

Without waiting for Shiratori Kashi to speak, he said, "I'm an athlete! Shiratori Kashi, don't judge me by my appearance. Actually, many people aren't as strong as me. I'm definitely going to win the championship in this 3000-meter race!"

"Mhm, Tanaka Taiwa does look quite strong. I also think Tanaka Taiwa can win the championship. Then I'll wish Tanaka Taiwa good luck here."

Regarding the things Tanaka Taiwa said, how could Shiratori Kashi not know what he was thinking?

Wasn't he just telling her that he was the type she liked?

If she hadn't interacted with Tanaka Taiwa before, then Shiratori Kashi would have believed it.

However, during the time she interacted with Tanaka Taiwa, she naturally came to know what kind of person he was.

Therefore, regarding what Tanaka Taiwa said, she just pretended not to hear it.

Even, whether Tanaka Taiwa could win the championship or not, she didn't care.

It was just that Tanaka Taiwa didn't know any of this.

After hearing Shiratori Kashi say those words, Tanaka Taiwa had already started pumping himself up.

In his heart, he once again fantasized about the scene where Shiratori Kashi would look at him with new respect after he won the championship.

On the other side.

Haruta Sanjirō, who had already been discharged from the hospital, had recovered after this period of recuperation.

At this moment, he had just arrived at the school when he received a notice from Principal Tozawa Yota, stating that his position as director was gone.

"Principal, for all these years, I have worked diligently for the school. Even if I haven't achieved great merit, I've certainly put in the effort. Why? Why are you dismissing me? Is there something I haven't done well enough?"

Looking at Tozawa Yota in front of him, Haruta Sanjirō's face was full of disbelief.

Actually, during his time in the hospital, he had already started to worry, worrying that his position as director would be gone.

It was precisely because of this that even while recuperating during this period, he often contacted Tozawa Yota, wanting to ask about some matters concerning the school.

However, when Tozawa Yota heard him ask about this matter, his words were extremely perfunctory, merely saying that he didn't need to worry about school matters and just needed to recuperate well.

Regarding what Tozawa Yota said, Haruta Sanjirō naturally felt even more worried.

Therefore, as soon as he had almost fully recovered, he quickly came to the school.

However, he never expected that after just arriving at the school, without even going to his office, he came to Principal Tozawa Yota, only for Tozawa Yota to inform him that his director position was gone?

How could Haruta Sanjirō not feel devastated by this?

"Haruta Sanjirō, actually, this matter wasn't entirely my decision. It's just that during the time you were recuperating, our school couldn't just put everything on hold, could it?"

Looking at Haruta Sanjirō in front of him, Tozawa Yota spoke again.

However, his way of speaking was different from before.

Previously, when addressing Haruta Sanjirō, he would call him Director, but now he was directly calling out his name.

Hearing Tozawa Yota address him this way, Haruta Sanjirō also knew that his director position was truly lost.

"Then, Principal, what is my current position?"

Although the director position was gone, he didn't want to lose his job.

"Regarding this issue, let's discuss it after the school sports meet, when the school holds a general staff meeting. For now, you should rest at home and recuperate well."

"Don't worry, I've seen all your contributions to the school over the years. So even while you're recuperating at home, your salary will still be paid. However, the salary paid can only be that of a regular staff member. After all, you are no longer a director now."

Tozawa Yota said.

Hearing him say this, Haruta Sanjirō knew that there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

Sighing, although Haruta Sanjirō found it very difficult to accept, he could only passively accept this outcome in the end.

Because he had a reason why he couldn't leave the school!

Walking out of the principal's office, Haruta Sanjirō came to the door of the grade director's office.

Looking inside through the window, he saw a Teacher handling work. Although he felt very unwilling, he could only reluctantly accept it in the end.

Knocking on the door, Haruta Sanjirō walked into the director's office, picked up his belongings, and walked out of the office.

At this moment, the class dismissal bell rang, and a graceful figure also walked over from not far away.

When he saw who the person was, Haruta Sanjirō quickly lowered his head, turned around, and left.

"Oh dear, isn't this Director Haruta? What's wrong? Why haven't you been coming to the school lately? I thought you had resigned."

When he saw that the person was Tomoda Minako, Haruta Sanjirō was utterly terrified.

At this moment, he finally understood that his removal from the director position was very likely related to Tomoda Minako. Even so, he didn't dare to face Tomoda Minako, deeply fearing Tomoda Minako's retaliation!

This was something he had never expected: he wanted to hide from Tomoda Minako, but was bumped into by her.

At this moment, Haruta Sanjirō felt extremely humiliated inside.

Why hadn't he come to the school? Did Tomoda Minako not know?

Of course, these were just thoughts he could have in his heart. If he were to actually say them out loud, he believed Tomoda Minako would definitely retaliate against him on the spot.

Turning his head, Haruta Sanjirō looked at Tomoda Minako with a forced smile.

"Minako-sensei, good morning."

Regarding the questions Tomoda Minako asked him, Haruta Sanjirō had no idea how to answer. He could only pretend that nothing had happened and greet her.

Seeing more and more Teachers finishing class, his gaze towards Tomoda Minako became increasingly flustered.

"Minako-sensei, I'm feeling a bit unwell and need to go back to rest for a while. If you don't need anything, I'll be leaving now."

Seeing the Teachers who had finished class walking towards them one by one, Haruta Sanjirō dared not stay here any longer. After speaking, he turned around to leave.

"Haruta Sanjirō, did I say you could leave?"

However, just as he turned around to leave, Tomoda Minako's cold voice exploded in his ears again.

Haruta Sanjirō's body instinctively trembled. He was somewhat unsure whether to leave or stay here.

"Minako-sensei, the matter last time was my fault. I apologize to you here. But I have also received the punishment I deserve. Please spare me!"

Haruta Sanjirō said, gritting his teeth.

When he said this, his face flushed red.

After all, he had never felt so wronged before.

"Oh? Is that so?"

"Actually, I can also choose not to pursue this matter with you. That is, you voluntarily resign and leave Sakuragi High School. This shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?"

"Of course, if you don't leave, I won't reveal that matter. After all, it's not too good for me either. But don't worry, I definitely won't make your life easy. Believe me, I can do it."

Saying this, seeing that the Teachers were about to reach her side, Tomoda Minako didn't want to continue talking to Haruta Sanjirō. She clicked her high heels and walked towards the teachers' office.

"Oh dear, Director Haruta, long time no see."

Just as Tomoda Minako had entered the office, the voices of other Teachers greeting Haruta Sanjirō came from behind.

"What Director? Haruta Sanjirō is no longer a director now. The director has already been replaced. Are you deliberately humiliating him by calling him that?"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes, it's my fault, Director Haruta. I'm sorry. I hope you won't be angry with me for my rashness. I really didn't mean it."

"Haruta Sanjirō, I heard you were injured and hospitalized this time. What happened? Can you tell us in detail? What kind of injury kept you hospitalized for so long?"

"Sigh, if you ask me, you shouldn't have stayed away from the school for so long if the injury wasn't too serious. Look at you now, even your director position is gone. How will you bully your colleagues in the future?"

"..."

As one Teacher started speaking maliciously, the remaining Teachers who had previously been threatened by Haruta Sanjirō also spoke up one after another at this moment.

Actually, many people had long been unhappy with Haruta Sanjirō.

If it weren't for the fact that he used to be the director, how could these Teachers have tolerated him and endured that frustration?

Now that they saw Haruta Sanjirō had stepped down, naturally, they all wanted revenge and to return the suffering they had previously endured.

Originally, when he first heard someone greet him and call him Director, Haruta Sanjirō was thinking of saying that he was no longer a director.

But before he could speak, the other Teachers were already directing all sorts of harsh words at him.

Instantly, Haruta Sanjirō's face became very unpleasant, turning directly into a liver color.

"Teachers, the previous matters were not me intentionally making things difficult for you. After all, that was my responsibility. I am no longer a director now, and there will be no more work-related contact between us in the future. So, Teachers, please forget about what happened before."

Haruta Sanjirō was so angry at this moment that his liver hurt. He never expected that after he was removed from his position, these people would dare to talk to him like this.

The most important thing was that the words they said were so unpleasant.

Although he was very angry, he also knew that his previous actions had indeed offended many people.

So even if he was angry, he didn't dare to say much and could only endure it grudgingly.

As he endured, he suddenly felt as if his wound had reopened slightly. At this moment, many fine beads of sweat also suddenly appeared on his forehead.

"Oh my, Haruta Sanjirō, what's wrong with you? You're not really injured that severely, are you? Why is your forehead covered in sweat?"

"Alright, alright, everyone stop talking. He's already like this now. If you keep talking, and he gets injured and collapses or something, you won't be able to afford the compensation."

"I never expected Director Haruta's health to be so poor. This is too exaggerated. But you can't be like this. We were just saying some things we've wanted to say for a long time. Look how agitated you are."

"Okay, okay, we won't say anything more. Don't look so aggrieved either. When you treated us like that before, did we complain about anything? Don't deliberately pretend to be injured and then try to extort us..."

"..."

Seeing the beads of sweat dripping from Haruta Sanjirō's face, some Teachers suddenly felt a bit scared.

They had all heard about Haruta Sanjirō's injury and hospitalization. At the time, some people even wanted to visit him in the hospital, but after hearing Principal Tozawa Yota say he was going to replace the director, they all stopped that idea.

Of course, although they were afraid something might happen to him, the words they said were not very pleasant.

Looking at these people in front of him, Haruta Sanjirō really wanted to spit out a mouthful of old blood.

Because the words they said were too unpleasant.

Enduring various insults, Haruta Sanjirō took his belongings and left the school.

Because the school was holding a sports meet, Teachers from other grades rarely taught lessons this morning, except for the Teachers in the third year.

As soon as class was over at noon, Tanaka Taiwa had already come to Hojo Saki Rei's classroom door to block him, saying he wanted to treat him to a meal.

Hojo Saki Rei wasn't in the mood for this belated meal.

But since Tanaka Taiwa had come, he couldn't very well refuse.

It was just that he had already promised Asahi Rinka in the morning that he would have lunch with her.

"Saki Rei-kun, since you've already made plans with your classmates, let's go together!"

After learning that Hojo Saki Rei had already made plans with Asahi Rinka and the others, although Tanaka Taiwa felt a bit pained about treating several people to a meal, he could only generously invite Hojo Saki Rei to bring Asahi Rinka and the others along.

"If that's the case, then let's go together!"

Hojo Saki Rei nodded in agreement, and the group headed straight towards the eateries outside the school.