Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

“Is that true? Could it be that the ones who solved the case this time are really Saki Rei-kun and Rinka-san?”

“I’m not sure about that. If it’s Saki Rei-kun, I’d believe it, since he certainly has the ability. But Saki Rei-kun hasn’t shown any interest in this spiritual game these past few days.”

“I still choose to believe Rinka-san. Why would anyone lie about something like this?”

“……”

Esashike Takuya, who was mocking Asahi Rinka, couldn't help but look displeased when he heard the discussions of the students nearby.

He then said directly, “Don’t let yourselves be fooled. I know who solved the case, and that person is still in the hospital receiving treatment. This is the answer I got from the hospital. If you don’t believe me, you’ll find out when the school makes an announcement.”

“That student was captured and injured by those behind the scenes because he solved the case.”

“I really don’t understand, Rinka-san, why would you lie? This kind of thing isn’t just whatever you say it is. We have to respect the facts, don’t you think?”

At this point, Esashike Takuya looked provocatively at Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka. Seeing that Hojo Saki Rei had just finished breakfast, he continued, “Moreover, if Saki Rei-kun really did this, why hasn’t Saki Rei-kun said anything yet? Are you the only one with a mouth?”

Esashike Takuya showed a mocking look.

Clearly, he didn't believe anything Asahi Rinka said.

Of course, this was also because he knew some inside information.

When he brought up the matter just now, he wanted to show off in front of everyone and let the students know that he knew who solved the case.

He didn't expect to get sidetracked while talking.

But Esashike Takuya didn't feel that he had done anything wrong.

Instead, he felt a sense of relief after hearing what Tomoda Minako said.

He also had a different view of Asahi Rinka.

Before this, in his eyes, Asahi Rinka was a girl who was excellent in all aspects.

But when Asahi Rinka lied and said that Hojo Saki Rei was also one of the people who solved the case, his feelings for Asahi Rinka diminished considerably.

Because he felt that since Asahi Rinka could lie for Hojo Saki Rei, then Asahi Rinka was not excellent in every aspect, and she was no longer the girl he liked the most.

The surrounding students were at a loss for words when they heard what Esashike Takuya said.

Especially when they learned that Esashike Takuya actually knew who solved the case, they immediately felt that Asahi Rinka must have been lying.

As a result, their expressions were somewhat unnatural when they looked at Asahi Rinka.

It was as if they didn't know why Asahi Rinka would lie.

Asahi Rinka looked very angry after hearing what Esashike Takuya said and was about to continue speaking, but at that moment, she saw Tomoda Minako entering the Class Three classroom in high heels.

“Minako-sensei is here.”

As an unknown student reminded them, the students who were watching the argument between Asahi Rinka and Esashike Takuya all turned their heads back.

Upon hearing that Tomoda Minako had arrived, Esashike Takuya quickly returned to his seat.

As for Asahi Rinka, she wanted to speak but lost the opportunity, feeling very depressed and in an extremely bad mood.

“Saki Rei-kun, you…”

Looking at Hojo Saki Rei, Asahi Rinka saw that Hojo Saki Rei was still completely calm, and she immediately felt a surge of anger.

She had just been speaking up for Hojo Saki Rei, but Hojo Saki Rei seemed completely unconcerned?

This naturally made Asahi Rinka somewhat angry.

She felt that Hojo Saki Rei's attitude just now was somewhat inappropriate.

“What’s wrong? Very angry?”

However, just as Asahi Rinka thought Hojo Saki Rei would say something else, she heard Hojo Saki Rei ask that question.

“What do you think?”

Asahi Rinka looked at Hojo Saki Rei again, rolling her eyes at him.

Seeing Asahi Rinka's angry expression, Hojo Saki Rei couldn't help but find it amusing.

In Hojo Saki Rei's opinion, there was no need to argue with Esashike Takuya about such a matter; it was just a few quick words.

Once the facts were laid out, those people would know who was lying.

However, seeing Asahi Rinka so angry, Hojo Saki Rei also knew that she was doing all this for him.

“Don't be angry with him. It's not worth it, and the school might announce it soon. The more arrogant he is now, the more embarrassed he'll be later. There's no need for us to explain anything to him.”

Hojo Saki Rei said.

“It's easy for you to say. That guy is looking down on you. How can I do nothing and say nothing?”

Although Asahi Rinka also felt that everything Hojo Saki Rei said was very reasonable, she couldn't help but feel angry for some reason.

Whenever anyone spoke ill of Hojo Saki Rei, she couldn't hold back.

Seeing Asahi Rinka's puffed-up appearance, Hojo Saki Rei smiled, then reached out and stroked her little face, and continued, “Alright, don’t be angry. There’s really no need to bother with such an idiot. Didn’t he just say I wouldn’t dare go over there? When the school announces it, and the students know that we solved the case, then no one will pay attention to him.”

Hojo Saki Rei comforted her here and said nothing more.

“Oh, right, how could I forget about that?”

“That guy is too hateful, talking about you like that in front of the whole Class 5. I’ll see how he still has the nerve to talk about Saki Rei-kun then.”

The more Asahi Rinka thought about what Esashike Takuya had just said, the angrier she became.

But for some reason.

After hearing Hojo Saki Rei's comforting words, she couldn't feel angry anymore. Instead, she was looking forward to seeing how Esashike Takuya would react later.

“Teacher, I heard that our school’s spiritual game is fake and that the case has been solved. Is that true?”

While Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka were still whispering, and Esashike Takuya was thinking about how he would humiliate Hojo Saki Rei once the list was announced.

Tomoda Minako had just walked to the podium, and a student sitting in front of her suddenly asked.

As the student's words fell, everyone else also quieted down, seemingly waiting for Tomoda Minako's response.

Asahi Rinka's lips curled slightly upwards at this moment.

And Esashike Takuya immediately became interested, seemingly wanting to know who else was involved in this matter besides Fang Tian from the hospital.

As for Tomoda Minako.

She had just arrived at school and heard the students in her Class 5 discussing this matter, and a student even asked her. At this moment, she couldn't help but shift her gaze to Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

When she saw Asahi Rinka and Hojo Saki Rei whispering, she deliberately cleared her throat.

“Teacher, just tell us, please, won’t you? You must know, right, Teacher?”

“Oh, Teacher, since this case was solved by someone from our school, did they get a reward? You know, even the police were helpless with this matter.”

“Teacher, Teacher, which student solved the case? Is this student from our Class 5?”

“Oh, Teacher, will the school hold a commendation ceremony for them?”

“……”

While Tomoda Minako was still wondering whether to speak up, the other students below couldn't hold back and all began asking questions.

Hearing the students' questions, Tomoda Minako couldn't help but shake her head.

She didn't expect these students to be so interested in this matter, but she also knew that if she didn't say anything, these students definitely wouldn't listen to the lesson properly.

“Regarding this matter, the school has its own arrangements, and we teachers have also received notification from the school not to reveal the identities of the students who solved the case privately. We can only wait for the school’s announcement.”

“However, what I can tell you is that everything you’ve said is true. This case has been solved, and the students who went missing earlier are now mostly in the hospital.”

“Alright, I can only say this much. Let’s continue with last week’s lesson.”

Although she knew that if she didn't speak, these students would definitely not be able to concentrate on the lesson.

However, Tomoda Minako knew even more that if she revealed that Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka were two of those people, then she probably wouldn't be able to teach this class.

So, in response to the students' questions, Tomoda Minako simply said that much, telling the students of Class Three that the information they had received was true, and then began teaching.

Upon receiving Tomoda Minako's response, the students who had previously been unwilling to believe were now shocked by what Tomoda Minako had said.

After they reacted, their faces were filled with joy.

Although Tomoda Minako didn't tell them who solved the case, as long as it was solved, and there were no supernatural events at school, and the so-called spiritual game was fake, then for them, it was already good news.

After all, they had all been scared by this game before.

Now that it was proven there were no supernatural events at school, how could they not be happy about it?

Esashike Takuya here.

He looked very anxious when he saw that the teacher did not reveal the names of the people who solved the case.

He had argued with Asahi Rinka for so long, and now that the teacher had arrived, he naturally wanted to hear the teacher reveal the names of those who solved the case, so he could humiliate Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

But if the teacher didn't say, there was nothing he could do.

Seeing the teacher begin to lecture, he could only open his textbook.

Of course, he wasn't planning to listen to the lesson, but rather thinking about how he could humiliate Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka after the list was announced, to make himself even happier.

The class time quickly passed.

As soon as the bell rang for class dismissal, Tomoda Minako directly walked out of the classroom.

And the students of Class Three were also very happy at this time, once again discussing the matter of the spiritual game.

But just as they started talking about it, they saw Esashike Takuya stand up from his seat, looking at Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka with a provocative gaze.

“Announcement! Huge good news!”

Just as Esashike Takuya was giving Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka a provocative look, a broadcast sounded in all the classrooms.

As this broadcast sounded, almost all students at Sakuragi High School knew that the announcement regarding the outcome of the spiritual game had probably arrived.

As if responding to everyone's expectations, the voice of Principal Tozawa Yota soon came through the broadcast.

And Esashike Takuya, at the moment he heard the principal's voice, also knew that the list of students who solved the case would be announced soon.

Therefore, his eyes were full of mockery as he looked at Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka!

He felt that after the broadcast, the students would be able to see the ugly faces of Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

The other students nearby, seeing Esashike Takuya looking at Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka with that kind of gaze, also knew what he was up to.

However, at this moment, they had no way to help Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

Many students looked at Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka with a hint of sympathy in their eyes.

It was as if they were sympathizing with Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka for the humiliation they were about to face from Esashike Takuya.

As for Asahi Rinka, after hearing the principal's voice, she also gave Esashike Takuya a provocative look, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Seeing that Asahi Rinka still dared to look at him like that even at this point, for some reason, Esashike Takuya felt a little uneasy.

“Could it be that they are really two of the people who solved the case?”

Esashike Takuya couldn't help but think to himself.

“No, it can’t be. They can’t be the ones who solved the case. They haven’t dared to go near the art room these past few days, how could they?”

“Right, she must be trying to trick me. How could I be so easily fooled?”

“Just wait. Once the school announces the list, I’ll show you!”

Although he felt somewhat uneasy, Esashike Takuya still didn't believe that Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka were truly involved in this matter, and he dared not believe that Hojo Saki Rei was the one who solved the case.