Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

“Rinka, what’s wrong?”

“Are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to take you to the School Doctor, or maybe to the hospital or something?”

Hojo Saki Rei spoke, really wanting to know what had happened with Asahi Rinka.

As Hojo Saki Rei finished speaking, Asahi Rinka also raised her head and glanced at Hojo Saki Rei.

With that look, their eyes immediately met.

And Hojo Saki Rei finally noticed at this moment that there seemed to be a mist welling up in Asahi Rinka’s eyes.

In other words, was Asahi Rinka about to cry?

For a moment, Hojo Saki Rei became even more flustered.

“What’s wrong? Don’t stay silent, tell me, okay?”

“Did something happen? Don’t be afraid, I’m here.”

Hojo Saki Rei continued to comfort her.

“Hmph, it’s because of you.”

However, just as Hojo Saki Rei was thinking that perhaps something he didn't know about had happened to Asahi Rinka, or that Asahi Rinka had been bullied or something.

He heard Asahi Rinka say those words.

Suddenly, Hojo Saki Rei was a bit lost.

“Because of me?”

Hojo Saki Rei pointed to himself with a finger in disbelief, then asked uncertainly.

“Yes. It’s because of you!”

Facing Hojo Saki Rei’s question, Asahi Rinka nodded without hesitation.

Seeing Asahi Rinka’s serious expression, the corner of Hojo Saki Rei’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch.

He didn't know what was wrong with this woman.

He had only said a few words to Asahi Rinka before the competition today.

As for later, he hadn't said anything to Asahi Rinka, let alone bully her.

But looking at Asahi Rinka’s pure profile, he also began to wonder if he had unintentionally offended Asahi Rinka, causing her to become like this.

Just as Hojo Saki Rei was still feeling puzzled about this.

The girls in the class also had their eyes on Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

When they saw that Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka seemed to have had some kind of conflict, their relationship wasn't as good as before, and Asahi Rinka didn't have the same enthusiasm when facing Hojo Saki Rei, they couldn't help but start speculating.

“What’s going on? Why does Asahi Rinka-san seem so unhappy?”

“Is that really Asahi Rinka-san? In the past, wouldn't she have been happy to see Beitiaozaki Rei? Why does she look like she’s been wronged now?”

“Could it be that Beitiaozaki Rei did something to upset Asahi Rinka-san? Is that why Asahi Rinka-san is like this?”

“Could Beitiaozaki Rei be cheating?”

“Pfft, what are you saying? Although Beitiaozaki Rei and Asahi Rinka-san look like lovers to others, have Beitiaozaki Rei and Asahi Rinka-san ever announced their relationship? So isn't saying he's cheating a bit exaggerated?”

“Exactly, they aren't even in a relationship yet, even if Beitiaozaki Rei liked other girls, you can't say Beitiaozaki Rei did something to upset Asahi Rinka-san, right?”

“Alright, alright, stop guessing wildly. Even couples have disagreements. They might have had a difference of opinion about something, you know, isn't that possible?”

“Their relationship has always been so good, what could possibly happen? Don’t think too much about it.”

“……”

Those female classmates, when they saw Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka, also felt that something must have happened between them.

But soon, someone spoke up directly, thinking that everyone else was making too much of a fuss.

After all, even couples have moments of disagreement.

They also get angry.

So, the current situation between Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka, in their eyes, was also very normal.

Of course, this was only for them.

As for Esashi Ie Takuya, who was not far away.

When he saw that Asahi Rinka seemed to be about to cry, and that Hojo Saki Rei was still looking calm, he couldn't help but feel indignant for Asahi Rinka.

In his opinion, Asahi Rinka had always been so good to Hojo Saki Rei, how could she possibly do anything to upset Hojo Saki Rei, let alone make Hojo Saki Rei sad.

Therefore.

Only Hojo Saki Rei could make Asahi Rinka cry.

Thinking of that scoundrel Hojo Saki Rei daring to bully Asahi Rinka, he somewhat wanted to stand up and defend Asahi Rinka.

He even wanted to use this opportunity to give Hojo Saki Rei a good beating.

But this was just a thought.

He knew very well that he simply didn't have that ability.

Hojo Saki Rei was someone who wasn't even afraid of people from the outside Guild.

If he were to offend Hojo Saki Rei, it would be hard to say who would end up getting beaten.

So, he could only silently feel sorry for Asahi Rinka.

When he looked at Hojo Saki Rei, his eyes were full of anger.

“Um, did I do something that made you unhappy? Or is there something I didn’t notice?”

Hearing Asahi Rinka say it was because of him, Hojo Saki Rei was still somewhat unclear, not knowing why Asahi Rinka would say that, and wanting to know what Asahi Rinka meant.

So, Hojo Saki Rei started to try and get the answer from Asahi Rinka.

However, as he said this, he saw Asahi Rinka roll her eyes at him.

Just as Hojo Saki Rei thought he might not get an answer from Asahi Rinka and was about to ignore it, he heard Asahi Rinka say, “Rei-kun, didn’t you say you didn’t have any friends at this school before?”

“And you also said you wouldn’t be in a relationship in high school.”

After saying this, Asahi Rinka’s mouth puffed up, and when she looked at Hojo Saki Rei, her eyes were full of questioning.

It was as if she was waiting for Hojo Saki Rei’s answer.

“Huh?”

Hearing what Asahi Rinka said, Hojo Saki Rei was instantly even more speechless.

He hadn't expected Asahi Rinka to say something like that.

And, when did he start dating?

When did he have friends at this school? And before Asahi Rinka came to Sakuragi High School? How did he not know that himself?

Everything Asahi Rinka said, Hojo Saki Rei found it unbelievable!

“Explain yourself. If you don’t explain, I won’t know what’s going on.”

“Also, Rinka-san, can you please not look at me with that resentful gaze? When you look at me like that, the classmates will misunderstand and think I made you unhappy.”

Seeing everyone else looking at him with strange eyes, Hojo Saki Rei really didn't want them to misunderstand, to think that he had made Asahi Rinka cry, so he immediately said.

“Hmph hmph, but it was clearly you who upset me! If it weren’t for you, how could I be so sad and hurt?”

Asahi Rinka didn't agree with Hojo Saki Rei's statement, and instead said that she was so upset because of Hojo Saki Rei.

Hearing this, Hojo Saki Rei was even more speechless.

“Rei-kun, did you have any female classmates you were very close to at this school before?”

Asahi Rinka didn't answer Hojo Saki Rei's words, but instead asked at this moment.

“No.”

Hojo Saki Rei answered directly, he didn’t want Asahi Rinka to misunderstand him.

As for why Asahi Rinka would ask this question, Hojo Saki Rei couldn't figure it out at all.

He also didn't believe that the reason Asahi Rinka was like this was entirely because he went to the small forest with Shiratori Kashi, he only felt that it was likely because of other reasons that Asahi Rinka was like this.

As soon as these words came out of Hojo Saki Rei’s mouth, Hojo Saki Rei saw that Asahi Rinka’s face suddenly became even more unpleasant, and her whole demeanor seemed to become a bit more serious.

“Then… never mind.”

Seeing Hojo Saki Rei answer her like this, Asahi Rinka really wanted to ask what she had seen before, but she also considered whether Hojo Saki Rei would ignore her if she said it.

Recalling the time she had spent with Hojo Saki Rei, Asahi Rinka felt that it was better not to reveal what happened between Hojo Saki Rei and that woman.

However, at this moment, she didn't know how she should face Hojo Saki Rei.

After speaking, Asahi Rinka didn't say anything else and continued to lower her head.

Seeing Asahi Rinka like this, Hojo Saki Rei felt a bit anxious, but he also knew that since Asahi Rinka wasn't willing to say what was wrong, even if he asked again, the result would be the same.

Shaking his head, he could only turn his head to the other side.

For the rest of the time, since Hojo Saki Rei had no more events, he just sat in his seat.

And Asahi Rinka seemed to have completely changed during this time.

At this moment, she no longer looked at Hojo Saki Rei with a smile as before, but maintained a cold attitude.

Several times Hojo Saki Rei tried to lighten the mood, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he saw Asahi Rinka’s pretty face instantly turn exceptionally cold, so he naturally didn’t dare to say anything else.

It wasn't until the events of the day ended and the Teacher announced that they could go home from school that Hojo Saki Rei, in his frustration, drove the car that Tomoda Minako had given him back to the apartment.

And just as Hojo Saki Rei had returned to his apartment.

On the other side, Tanaka Taiwa didn't choose to take the bus home today, but walked all the way back.

Walking on the bustling street, Tanaka Taiwa's mind was filled with thoughts about Hojo Saki Rei and Shiratori Kashi.

If he hadn't seen that scene, he really wouldn't have believed that Hojo Saki Rei and Shiratori Kashi could be together.

“The girl by his side is clearly more beautiful and outstanding, why would he compete with me for Shiratori Kashi? Could it be that he’s doing this because he looks down on me?”

“Hehe, Hojo Saki Rei, Hojo Saki Rei, I originally thought you were a good person.”

“I was truly grateful to you when you helped me transfer to this school.”

“But you shouldn’t have deliberately done something like this to hurt me. You already have someone more suitable, yet you insist on taking away the girl I like the most.”

“From today onwards, I will sever all ties with you!”

Walking on the way back.

Tanaka Taiwa thought a lot.

When he thought about everything Hojo Saki Rei had done, he could no longer accept continuing to be friends with Hojo Saki Rei.

Whew!

Taking a deep breath, Tanaka Taiwa finally made a decision.

From now on, whether it was Hojo Saki Rei or Shiratori Kashi, he wouldn't say another word to them!

At this moment, Hojo Saki Rei had no idea about what Tanaka Taiwa was thinking or the decision he had made.

After returning home, Tomoda Minako sent him a congratulatory message.

However, Hojo Saki Rei didn't feel happy about it at all.

This was only because Asahi Rinka’s change, in Hojo Saki Rei’s opinion, made him feel somewhat depressed.

At this moment.

In the villa where Tomoda Minako was.

After seeing that she had been messaging Hojo Saki Rei for so long and he still hadn't replied, Tomoda Minako couldn't help but frown.

“What is this guy doing? Why isn’t he replying to my messages? Could it be that he’s angry?”

Thinking about how she had registered Hojo Saki Rei for so many events without his consent.

Tomoda Minako became somewhat worried, afraid that Hojo Saki Rei would no longer pay attention to her, so she picked up her phone and called Hojo Saki Rei.

Beep beep beep!

As the phone rang, Hojo Saki Rei, who was feeling depressed, picked up his phone.

He excitedly opened his phone, but when he saw that the caller ID was Tomoda Minako, Hojo Saki Rei immediately lost interest.

But in the end, he still answered at this moment.

“Rei-kun, why didn’t you reply to my message?”

As soon as she answered the phone, Tomoda Minako on the other end asked, her tone carrying a hint of resentment and confusion.

Hearing Tomoda Minako’s voice, Hojo Saki Rei finally noticed that someone had sent him a few messages just now.

Opening it, it was indeed from Tomoda Minako.

“Um… I didn’t notice just now, that’s why I didn’t reply to your message, Minako-neechan, you sent this congratulatory message a bit too early, didn’t you? The sports festival isn’t even over yet.”

At this moment, Hojo Saki Rei had no intention of celebrating at all, but was instead thinking about Asahi Rinka.

As a result, even though he knew he should be able to secure the championship this time, he still spoke to Tomoda Minako with a somewhat indifferent tone.