Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

Chapter 253: Stars in the Countryside

In just a few minutes, the group they had just created was filled with messages tagging Asahi Rinka.

However, despite them tagging her for a long time, Asahi Rinka still hadn't replied with a single message.

Yet, even so, it didn't discourage them; instead, it sparked even more curiosity about Hojo Saki Rei bringing Asahi Rinka home.

The messages in the group also increased.

"What's going on? Did Rinka really go to Saki Rei-kun's house?"

"Could it be that something happened between them?"

"Oh my god, that's too enviable, isn't it? By the way, Mika, how did you know?"

"..."

Since Asuka and the others couldn't find Asahi Rinka, they naturally started asking Kono Mika directly.

Seeing everyone in the group tagging her, Kono Mika felt a headache coming on.

"I don't know either. I just saw a photo Rinka posted when I was looking at my Moments, and then I asked her where she was. I just found out that Rinka is at Saki Rei-kun's house, just visiting him."

Kono Mika said directly in response to their questions.

After she revealed this information, everyone once again began to speculate about the current relationship between Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

Of course, they were also more curious about what Hojo Saki Rei's home was like.

As time passed.

After nearly an hour, Hojo Saki Rei's family finally finished dinner.

Throughout dinner, Hoki Taeko took great care of Asahi Rinka and began to inquire about Asahi Rinka's background.

Hojo Saki Rei, who was beside them, tried to stop her several times, but Kawabe Takuya kept pulling him away to drink.

Moreover, he was glared at by Hoki Taeko several times for his meddling, so he naturally didn't say anything more.

Fortunately, Asahi Rinka was completely unguarded against Hoki Taeko's questions.

And after one meal, their relationship had clearly deepened a lot.

Seeing that Hoki Taeko and Asahi Rinka got along so well, Hojo Saki Rei also felt a bit emotional.

It really has to be women. They had only just met for a short time, but they were already chatting like old friends who had known each other for a long time.

Even when Hoki Taeko was clearing the table, Asahi Rinka went to help.

"Kid, you're really lucky this time. Girls like Rinka are rare in this world. You need to be more careful and not let someone else snatch her away. If that happens, you'll have a lot to cry about then."

Kawabe Takuya, who was beside them, said teasingly when he saw his wife and Asahi Rinka go into the kitchen.

"Don't worry, Dad, you don't need to worry about this kind of thing."

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

Someone snatching Asahi Rinka from him?

How could he be afraid of such a thing?

Not to mention his terrifying abilities, even if he did nothing, it would be impossible for others to truly snatch Asahi Rinka away. After all, no one knew Asahi Rinka's attitude towards him better than Hojo Saki Rei.

After dinner, Hoki Taeko and Kawabe Takuya, who had been busy all day, also prepared to rest.

After a simple wash-up, the couple returned directly to their bedroom, leaving the entire living room to Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

"How is it? Can you get used to it?"

"Well... my mom is just too enthusiastic, and this is my first time bringing a girl home, so..."

"But you don't have to worry, and you don't have to mind what they say."

Although he wasn't afraid of Asahi Rinka overthinking, Hojo Saki Rei also felt that his mother was too enthusiastic, as enthusiastic as a swindler.

As Hojo Saki Rei said this, he saw Asahi Rinka look at him with a strange gaze.

"Hmm?"

"What is it?"

Seeing Asahi Rinka looking at him like that, Hojo Saki Rei asked, a little confused.

"I didn't think Auntie was anything. Honestly, Auntie's way made me feel much more relaxed. I was originally afraid of not knowing what to talk about after coming to your house, and I was also deeply afraid of troubling Uncle and Auntie, and making Auntie dislike me."

"Saki Rei-kun, what exactly are you thinking? How could you think that I would have other thoughts because of Auntie's enthusiasm?"

Just as Hojo Saki Rei's words fell, he heard Asahi Rinka speak.

Seeing Asahi Rinka saying these words so earnestly, Hojo Saki Rei was immediately dumbfounded.

This, is this true?

Didn't Asahi Rinka feel that there was anything wrong?

How long had she and Hoki Taeko known each other, and their relationship became so good so quickly?

Because of this, Hojo Saki Rei somewhat didn't understand Asahi Rinka's way of thinking.

"If you think it's good, then it's good."

Hojo Saki Rei said.

Since Asahi Rinka felt there was no problem, what problem could he feel?

"Let's go, I'll take you to see your room."

Before Hoki Taeko went to sleep, she had already told Hojo Saki Rei about the room they had arranged for Asahi Rinka.

And reminded Hojo Saki Rei to take Asahi Rinka to see the room arranged for her.

Having driven all day, Hojo Saki Rei was also a bit tired now and wanted to rest, so he stood up.

"Saki Rei-kun, are you going to sleep?"

She had only just arrived at Hojo Saki Rei's house for a short time, had only eaten a meal, and chatted with Hojo Saki Rei's mother for a while.

Now that it was time to rest, Asahi Rinka felt a little uneasy.

Mainly, she was somewhat particular about beds.

Before, at Hojo Saki Rei's villa, it was only because she had been drinking that it wasn't an issue.

But now, suddenly coming to Iwate Prefecture with Hojo Saki Rei, she was somewhat unfamiliar with the environment here. At this time, letting her sleep alone, she naturally felt a little unaccustomed.

"What's wrong? Aren't you sleepy yet?"

Hearing Asahi Rinka ask him that, Hojo Saki Rei casually asked.

After all, Asahi Rinka had been so tired she fell asleep in the car, so Hojo Saki Rei naturally thought she must be exhausted, and he himself had been driving for a long time, so he naturally wanted to rest.

However, since Asahi Rinka asked that, perhaps she wasn't sleepy yet?

Hojo Saki Rei couldn't just bring someone home for the first time and then ignore them and go to sleep himself, could he?

Thinking of this, Hojo Saki Rei didn't wait for Asahi Rinka to respond to him and said again, "How about we go for a walk? Although this is just a small county, there are actually many fun things."

As Hojo Saki Rei said this, Asahi Rinka, who had originally thought she would go to sleep if Hojo Saki Rei was tired, instantly had a glimmer of light in her eyes.

She naturally wanted to explore the place where Hojo Saki Rei grew up.

"Then I'll trouble Saki Rei-kun."

Asahi Rinka immediately agreed without hesitation.

Hearing Asahi Rinka's reply, Hojo Saki Rei also confirmed that she was truly not sleepy.

"Then let's go."

"Put on another layer of clothes. It's getting cold recently, don't catch a cold."

Hojo Saki Rei glanced at Asahi Rinka, seeing that she was still wearing today's clothes and not much of them, and reminded her.

"Mm."

Seeing Hojo Saki Rei caring for her, Asahi Rinka felt a warmth in her heart.

Soon, after Asahi Rinka added a layer of clothing, the two went out.

"Wow, Saki Rei-kun, the night sky here at your house is too beautiful!"

The two had just stepped out, and looking at the vast starry sky, Asahi Rinka's eyes were immediately filled with joy.

Having stayed in Tokyo for a long time, Asahi Rinka knew that the environment in many rural areas was still very good, but she never had the chance to go out and play.

Of course, usually, she and Asahi Mafi would go abroad.

As a result, she hadn't even been to many places within the country.

At this moment, being in the night sky of the countryside, Asahi Rinka for the first time could feel that Hojo Saki Rei's hometown was also so beautiful.

Looking at Asahi Rinka's exaggerated expression, Hojo Saki Rei couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, there was no one nearby. They had just left the house. If others saw Asahi Rinka shouting, wouldn't it be embarrassing?

"Don't be so exaggerated, okay? Many places are like this, it's not just like this here."

"Actually, as long as it's not Tokyo, other places should be pretty much the same."

Hojo Saki Rei reminded her.

"Mm-hmm, you're right. Only Tokyo's environment is too severely polluted, and there are too many people living there."

Hearing Hojo Saki Rei's words, Asahi Rinka also nodded and replied.

In the time that followed, Hojo Saki Rei took Asahi Rinka to the night market, to many places he used to like to go, and to the arcade.

That night, Asahi Rinka's true nature seemed to be completely unleashed.

She played almost everything she had never played before.

By midnight, seeing Asahi Rinka, who was still enjoying herself but clearly a bit tired, Hojo Saki Rei finally suggested going home.

Night.

The moment she lay down on the bed Hoki Taeko had made for her, Asahi Rinka's heart was filled with happiness.

It was also at this moment that she opened her phone, and then there were dense messages.

These messages were not only private messages from Kono Mika and the others but also countless messages in the group chat.

She glanced at the private messages they sent her, all asking how she was doing, what was going on between her and Hojo Saki Rei, and if Hojo Saki Rei's home was fun.

As for the group chat, as soon as she clicked in, she saw Kono Mika and the others were actually making fun of her. Asuka had even concluded that Asahi Rinka must be lying with Hojo Saki Rei right now.

Otherwise, how could she not reply to messages for so long?

Just as Asahi Rinka was about to reply to the group, her phone rang.

It was a call from Asahi Mafi.

Seeing the call, Asahi Rinka answered without hesitation.

"Hello, daughter, have you arrived at Saki Rei-kun's house? How is his place? Did you have a good day today?"

As soon as the call connected, Asahi Mafi on the other end began to ask questions.

Asahi Rinka didn't listen to the various questions Asahi Mafi asked, but instead, as soon as she spoke, she asked Asahi Mafi why she didn't answer her calls today.

"Uh, I was rushing to catch a flight at the time, and you can't answer calls on a plane, you should know that, right? Didn't I just call you as soon as I arrived here?"

Facing Asahi Rinka's questioning, Asahi Mafi quickly lied.

In fact, she was currently lying on her big bed at home, thinking about all the possible problems her daughter might encounter today.

Of course, the reason she chose to call Asahi Rinka now was, firstly, to cover up the fact that she was abroad, and another reason was that she knew that if she called too early, Hojo Saki Rei might hear it.

After all, what she did today indeed had a bit of a plan to involve Hojo Saki Rei.

If Hojo Saki Rei found out at this time, wouldn't he come looking for trouble with her?

Listening to Asahi Mafi's explanation, Asahi Rinka, who had originally been a little confused, immediately believed what Asahi Mafi said.

Then, she began to tell Asahi Mafi about her experience of coming to Hojo Saki Rei's house.

Hearing most of Asahi Rinka's experiences, Asahi Mafi on the other end was relieved.

"Mm, if that's the case, then I'm relieved."

"It sounds like Saki Rei-kun's parents are very nice. You should be able to get along very well with them during this time. If there's nothing, don't call me these few days, just have fun."

Asahi Mafi had originally been a little worried that her daughter wouldn't be liked by Hojo Saki Rei's parents, but now she was completely relieved.

"Alright, if you only called me to ask about this, then I can go to sleep. I'm already very sleepy now."

Asahi Rinka said.

After hanging up the phone, Asahi Rinka quickly opened her social media app and began to explain to Kono Mika and the others.

Although it was already past midnight, Kono Mika and the other girls were still awake, thinking about Asahi Rinka going to Hojo Saki Rei's house to play.

At this moment, they were all still chatting about gossip concerning Asahi Rinka and Hojo Saki Rei. When they saw Asahi Rinka appear, everyone immediately became even more energetic.

"Quick, quick, Rinka, tell us what happened to you today."

Asuka spoke first.

As soon as she finished typing, everyone else also started typing, urging Asahi Rinka to tell them about her day's experiences.

And so, Asahi Rinka, who should have been sleeping, could only endure her drowsiness and tell them what had happened to her, and began to introduce them to Hojo Saki Rei's hometown and his parents.

As for how she fell asleep later, Asahi Rinka herself didn't even know.