Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

Even when mentioning Beitiaozaki Rei's name, they felt somewhat excited.

After all, that was the Extracurricular Olympics, completely different from the school's sports meet.

However, Hojo Saki Rei was actually able to win an award in these Olympics; for them, it was truly terrifying!

At this moment, Class 3, Grade 2.

As the broadcast ended, the students who had not participated all shifted their gaze to Hojo Saki Rei at this moment.

After all, many people from Class Three had also gone to the venue at that time.

It was just that they had gone to cheer for others at that time.

That's why they didn't witness Hojo Saki Rei winning the championship with their own eyes.

But after the competition ended, they also learned the news of Hojo Saki Rei winning the championship. Originally, some students had already contacted Tomoda Minako at that time, asking her to hold a celebration party to celebrate Hojo Saki Rei's victory.

But because there were people from other classes present, and holding such a large event, Tomoda Minako also didn't think it was a good idea, fearing that something uncontrollable might happen.

If that were the case, then all of it would be her responsibility.

Therefore, Tomoda Minako refused the students' request and took Asuka and others to her villa.

But now, after the broadcast, the other students had also realized that Hojo Saki Rei had won the championship at that time.

As everyone's eyes turned towards Hojo Saki Rei, he couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

He had never experienced this kind of situation before.

The most important thing was that these Olympics were actually just so-so for Hojo Saki Rei.

“Saki Rei-kun, do you know why so many people are looking at you?”

Just as Hojo Saki Rei was still thinking about whether he should say something, Asahi Rinka's voice came from beside him.

Hearing this, Hojo Saki Rei said without hesitation, “What else could it be? Isn't it because I won the championship in this long-distance race?”

As Hojo Saki Rei's voice fell, Asahi Rinka, who was beside him, said again, “Yes, Saki Rei-kun, you won the championship, but Saki Rei-kun, do you know? In these Olympics, you were the only one who won the championship. Otherwise, do you think these people would be staring at you like this?”

Asahi Rinka stopped speaking there and didn't continue.

“Huh?”

As for Hojo Saki Rei, when he heard Asahi Rinka say that, he was directly shocked.

Although, before this, he also had a premonition that it would definitely be difficult for other classmates to win championships or anything.

But he didn't expect that in the entire school, he was the only one who won the championship.

As a result, he was shocked by what Asahi Rinka said.

“Hehe, Saki Rei-kun is the most amazing one in our school.”

Seeing Hojo Saki Rei's shocked expression, Asahi Rinka's voice came again.

But at this moment, the classroom began to buzz with discussions among the students.

“Saki Rei-kun won the championship this time, I'm afraid he'll steal the spotlight again at this commendation assembly.”

“Yeah, in the entire school, he was the only one who won the championship. Even those professional athletes were no match for him. Saki Rei-kun is really strong this time.”

“What are you talking about? When wasn't he strong? Besides, his strength is there, how could he only be strong this time?”

“Exactly, exactly. By the way, does Saki Rei-kun have some secret? You know he's only in Grade 2. If he were in Grade 3, wouldn't others be even less of a match for him?”

“Hehe, it's really our luck to be in the same class as Saki Rei-kun. The one who won the championship this time is our Class 3, Grade 2. Other classes don't have this honor at all.”

“I heard that in the Grade 3, there's also a guy named Yamada who got the runner-up this time.”

“Just a runner-up. And I was also there at the time and saw that senior's runner-up. Compared to the champion, it was far off. How can it be compared to Saki Rei-kun?”

“...”

The classroom, which had been very quiet, began to have almost all the students discussing this matter after hearing the broadcast.

As for Esashi Ie Takuya, his deskmate was also starting to discuss the Olympics at this time.

It was just that when looking at Esashi Ie Takuya, they felt a little unbearable.

Although Esashi Ie Takuya had also participated this time, he had only participated. In the competition, he didn't show any outstanding points at all.

Compared to the other athletes, he was also far behind, let alone winning any championships.

“Deskmate, don't get angry with them. It's just a championship, isn't it? He was just lucky this time. When there's a next time, if there's an opportunity, we'll win this round back!”

When Esashi Ie Takuya's deskmate saw Esashi Ie Takuya's face looking a little unpleasant, he also knew that he couldn't continue talking about this matter. If he continued to talk about Hojo Saki Rei, he was afraid that his deskmate's face would definitely become even more unpleasant, possibly even exploding.

So, he began to comfort Esashi Ie Takuya.

“Get lost!”

“You also think I'm not his opponent, right? That scoundrel was just lucky. In the past, he was just a misfit and a good-for-nothing in everyone's eyes. What is there to compare him to me?”

Esashi Ie Takuya said at this moment.

Although the voice of this sentence was not loud, it was still heard by the people in front of and behind them.

“Oh my, oh my, luck! You actually say Saki Rei-kun's achievement is luck. Then what are you? Forget about the championship, even without luck, if you had the strength, you should at least bring back a runner-up or third place, right?”

“Exactly, exactly. You have no ability yourself, and you're uncomfortable when someone else wins the championship. I know you're just jealous of Saki Rei-kun.”

“Before, I thought you, Esashi Ie Takuya, were pretty good. I didn't expect you to be this kind of person, slandering others behind their backs when you have no strength yourself.”

“What is all this? If you don't have the strength, can't you just admit that you're not as good as others? You insist on comparing yourself to others, and you don't even look at how he won this championship. And others won the championship and didn't say anything; they didn't even bring up this matter when they came early in the morning.”

“What were you just saying? Did someone say something?”

“It's like this, didn't this guy Esashi Ie Takuya also participate in these Olympics?”

“Right, right, I know about this. Did he also win an award?”

“Winning an award my foot! Do you know what this guy was saying just now? He said Saki Rei-kun was just a bit lucky this time. Tell me, what kind of remark is that? Is there any sense in that?”

“Uh... maybe that wasn't Esashi Ie Takuya's original intention, and besides, Saki Rei-kun's luck is indeed very good.”

“He also said that Saki Rei-kun is not worthy of being compared with him.”

“Ah, this... Is this something a person can say? Everyone can see Saki Rei-kun's strength; how dare he say that?”

“...”

After the people in the front and back rows heard Esashi Ie Takuya's words, they also began to criticize him.

Therefore, this matter naturally spread faster and faster.

Many students were originally discussing the matter of Hojo Saki Rei winning the championship, but after hearing Esashi Ie Takuya's words, their faces, which had originally been smiling, suddenly filled with contempt when they looked at Esashi Ie Takuya.

Of course, there were also many students who, upon hearing these remarks, just chuckled and dismissed what he said as nonsense.

In the classroom.

Hearing the various voices of his classmates, Esashi Ie Takuya not only felt uncomfortable but also felt their deep malice towards him.

When these topics reached the front and reached Tomoda Minako's ears, she also spoke up at this moment.

“Silence!”

“Students, although Beitiaozaki Rei did indeed win the championship this time, and I know the students are happy for him, we should also give encouragement to those students who participated but didn't win an award.”

“After all, didn't these students participate in these Olympics to help Class 5 win honor? Even if they knew they might not be a match for those professionals, they were fearless and accepted all of this frankly, accepting this challenge.”

“Reasonably and emotionally, we should give support to this type of student, as their character is also noble.”

“Alright, let's continue with the lesson. Please don't let an Extracurricular Olympics affect our learning progress.”

Having said this, Tomoda Minako prepared to start the lesson again.

When she heard what those students said, Tomoda Minako's heart also leaned towards them.

After all, how could Esashi Ie Takuya be compared to Hojo Saki Rei?

However, as the homeroom Teacher of Class Three, she knew what she should do at this moment.

If she let these students continue like this, Esashi Ie Takuya might get hurt because of it, or something bad might happen, which is uncertain.

So she could only use this method to make these students stop the topic they were just discussing.

As for what Tomoda Minako said, the students actually didn't take it to heart.

Their thoughts were different from Tomoda Minako's. Knowing they weren't a match for others, they still went to participate in this competition. If the competition wasn't for getting first place, then what was the meaning of this competition?

Could it be that participating in the competition was just to be a stepping stone for others?

Or was it deliberately tormenting themselves?

Furthermore, the words that Esashi Ie Takuya said just now, to these students, were indeed a bit excessive. Hojo Saki Rei had clearly already won the championship and brought honor to their Class Three.

As a result, Esashi Ie Takuya actually spoke about Hojo Saki Rei like that behind his back. The reason they said those things just now was to stand on Hojo Saki Rei's side and speak up for him.

Although they didn't agree with what Tomoda Minako said in their hearts, the students didn't continue to say anything either.

In short, they naturally had to achieve the point of respecting the Teacher.

As for Esashi Ie Takuya, after hearing what the Teacher said, he felt much better.

However, when he turned his head and looked towards Hojo Saki Rei, his expression seemed to change again.

“Saki Rei-kun, Minako-sensei didn't mean that. You absolutely must not think that she is targeting you.”

Just as Tomoda Minako started the lesson, Asahi Rinka also quietly said to Hojo Saki Rei at this moment.

Although she didn't know why Tomoda Minako would say that, she also believed that Tomoda Minako was definitely on Hojo Saki Rei's side. The reason she said that must have been for some other purpose, not to target Hojo Saki Rei.

“What are you talking about? What kind of person do you take me for? Do I, Hojo Saki Rei, not even have that much tolerance?”

Hojo Saki Rei smiled, then shook his head and said.

As for the words that Esashi Ie Takuya said just now, someone naturally relayed them to Hojo Saki Rei.

Hojo Saki Rei didn't take what Esashi Ie Takuya said to heart at all.

He was just a clown; he really didn't need to bother with them.

As for Asahi Rinka's worries, all of that was unnecessary. Having known Tomoda Minako for so long, and moreover, Tomoda Minako was his woman, how could Hojo Saki Rei possibly overthink things because of her words?

Hojo Saki Rei still wasn't very interested in the following lesson, but it was a rare occasion that he actually started listening.

Until the time for the break exercises, as the school's broadcast sounded, the commendation assembly organized by the school also began.

After standing in order by class, the Teachers on the stage had also arrived.

Hojo Saki Rei somewhat didn't want to participate in this commendation assembly, but alas, he had genuinely won the championship this time, and he was the only champion in Sakuragi High School.

Even if he really didn't want to participate in this commendation assembly, he couldn't.

Following the Teachers' various speeches, Hojo Saki Rei was finally called onto the stage under the gaze of his classmates.

“Beitiaozaki Rei, may I ask if you have anything you'd like to say now that you've won an award?”

Just as Hojo Saki Rei had just gone on stage to receive the rewards that the school gave to the participants, the Teacher hosting the commendation assembly also smiled and asked at this moment.

As his voice fell, the students below also became exceptionally excited at this moment.

“Saki Rei-kun is so handsome! I didn't expect him to actually win the championship; I thought it was fake before.”