Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

Seeing Esashike Takuya bow again, Hojo Saki Rei immediately felt speechless.

However, he also admired Esashike Takuya somewhat.

Originally, after this incident, Hojo Saki Rei had already been guessing whether Esashike Takuya would be too ashamed to stay in the classroom once the school announced the truth and he learned the answer.

He never thought that this guy would be so thick-skinned.

Things had already reached this point, yet he could still apologize to him so earnestly and say such high-sounding words.

As for Asahi Rinka, when she saw Esashike Takuya bowing to them, her chin was held high.

Earlier, when that guy was talking about Hojo Saki Rei, Asahi Rinka had almost wanted to lay hands on him.

After all, Hojo Saki Rei was hers alone to bully.

How could Asahi Rinka tolerate someone she herself was reluctant to bully being bullied by others?

Now, seeing Esashike Takuya apologizing to them, her mood also improved greatly.

“Alright, everyone, let’s not talk about this matter anymore.”

Just as all the students were waiting for Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka to speak, they heard Hojo Saki Rei’s voice ring out at this moment.

Everyone turned their gaze to Hojo Saki Rei, especially Asahi Rinka.

They were all somewhat incredulous, had Hojo Saki Rei really let Esashike Takuya off just like that?

One must know, the words Esashike Takuya had said earlier were extremely unpleasant, and he had also slandered Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka.

No matter which student it was, such a thing would be intolerable.

Yet now, Hojo Saki Rei actually said to let it go?

Looking at Hojo Saki Rei, many were very puzzled, not knowing what Hojo Saki Rei meant; was he not angry at all about the words Esashike Takuya had just said?

Even Asahi Rinka, after hearing Hojo Saki Rei’s words, was in a daze; she was also somewhat incredulous that Hojo Saki Rei would say such a thing.

Originally, she had thought that Hojo Saki Rei would definitely retaliate against Esashike Takuya at this time.

However, no matter what decision Hojo Saki Rei made, she would always stand by Asahi Rinka.

Seeing the other students staring at him, Hojo Saki Rei also knew that if he didn't explain, the other students would probably misunderstand his meaning.

So, Hojo Saki Rei looked towards Esashike Takuya and said coldly, “Regarding your previous slander and mockery of me, I don’t want to bother with you.”

Upon hearing this, Esashike Takuya, who had been somewhat worried that Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka would make things difficult for him, felt somewhat relieved.

However, before he could thank Hojo Saki Rei at this moment, he heard Hojo Saki Rei continue, “Although I don't want to bother with you, I also never said I would forgive you. You should also know why you said those things.”

“Since you don’t like me and you’re speaking ill of me, do you think I would forgive someone like you?”

Boom!

Hojo Saki Rei’s words rang out.

Everyone else present immediately understood Hojo Saki Rei’s meaning.

That is to say, Hojo Saki Rei merely didn’t want to bother with Esashike Takuya; he had no intention of forgiving him.

After realizing this, everyone stopped saying anything.

They could understand that Hojo Saki Rei could not forgive Esashike Takuya.

If it were them, they would likely make the same decision as Hojo Saki Rei.

Seeing the other students still gathered around him, Hojo Saki Rei sat down directly and said a few words to the other students, telling them to disperse, as such matters could not be discussed in the classroom.

Although everyone was very curious about this matter and wanted to know how Hojo Saki Rei broke the deadlock, after all, many students had been taken away at that time.

As a result, those people found no clues and even once believed that those who were taken away were taken by ghosts and gods.

However, Hojo Saki Rei had already found the flaw.

But since Hojo Saki Rei was unwilling to speak, they did not ask.

During morning exercises.

The school also held a public commendation ceremony.

Its purpose was to dispel the students' worries and also to prove to these students that there were no ghosts or gods in this world, hoping they would always believe in science.

After the commendation ceremony ended.

The students who had been somewhat worried that the school was just being perfunctory also breathed a sigh of relief.

Some students even went to the art classroom to verify, and most of them stayed for a while.

Only after seeing the passage connecting the art classroom to the underground parking lot did they believe the school’s explanation.

At this point, the school’s spiritual game incident had also ended.

In the following time, Hojo Saki Rei, Asahi Rinka, and the others also received thanks from the parents of the students who had gone missing in the spiritual game.

Hojo Saki Rei accepted all the gratitude from those parents without hesitation.

Although he wasn't particularly short on money now, he certainly wouldn't complain about having too much of such things.

Moreover, it was a sincere gesture from others, so he could only accept it graciously.

Time flew by.

Two months passed in a flash.

On this day, Hojo Saki Rei had just returned home from school. Since Tomoda Minako had plans and wasn't going to cook, Hojo Saki Rei decided to go out for a meal.

However, just as he was driving out of the villa area, Hojo Saki Rei’s car was blocked by a figure.

Looking closely, wasn't this Kono Mariko?

When he saw that it was Kono Mariko, Hojo Saki Rei was immediately shocked.

“What’s wrong, older sister, are you looking for me?”

Hojo Saki Rei opened the car door and quickly walked towards Kono Mariko, asking.

“Handsome, need a service?”

However, upon seeing Hojo Saki Rei, Kono Mariko suddenly uttered such a sentence.

Upon hearing this, Hojo Saki Rei was utterly shocked.

He never imagined that Kono Mariko would say such a thing.

At this moment, Hojo Saki Rei was a little confused. Was this still Kono Mariko? Why did she look like a woman of the night? Like someone from that kind of establishment?

Just as Hojo Saki Rei was wondering if he had mistaken the person, he saw Kono Mariko pounce on him. In the instant Hojo Saki Rei hadn't reacted, Kono Mariko had already tightly embraced Hojo Saki Rei.

“Don’t talk nonsense, you’re being watched right now, quickly get into the car with me.”

Seeing the other party directly embrace him, and feeling the impact of soft, milky white snow on his chest, Hojo Saki Rei was immediately shocked and instinctively wanted to push her away.

But before he could speak, Kono Mariko suddenly said such a sentence.

Hearing Kono Mariko’s familiar voice, Hojo Saki Rei knew that he had not mistaken the person; it was indeed Kono Mariko.

So, Hojo Saki Rei quickly pulled her into the car as she had instructed.

“Mariko, what’s wrong? What you just said…”

“Don’t speak yet, just drive!”

As soon as the two got into the car, Hojo Saki Rei was still wondering what to ask when he heard Kono Mariko say this.

Immediately, although Hojo Saki Rei was a bit bewildered, he could only drive the car out at this moment.

“Phew~”

The moment Hojo Saki Rei drove off, he realized Kono Mariko had let out a deep sigh of relief.

“What’s wrong, Mariko? Has something happened?”

Seeing Kono Mariko like this, how could Hojo Saki Rei not know that something big must have happened, otherwise, Kono Mariko would not be like this.

“You might not believe it, but you’re currently being targeted by Tokyo’s largest gang. I overheard them talking about it at a bar yesterday. I originally wanted to tell you last night, but it was too late and not very convenient.”

“Also, I’ve changed my phone and don’t have your number, so I came to find you.”

Kono Mariko said directly as soon as Hojo Saki Rei asked.

“What?”

“I’m being targeted by the gang here? By the way, isn’t Tokyo’s largest gang the Black Dragon Society? That is Asuka’s father’s influence. Why would they target me?”

Hearing Kono Mariko say this, Hojo Saki Rei was somewhat shocked.

He was also somewhat disbelieving of what she said.

However, just as Hojo Saki Rei began to speak, he saw Kono Mariko shake her head.

“You’re right, the Black Dragon Society is indeed Tokyo’s largest gang, but besides the Black Dragon Society, there’s another dark force with the same strength as the Black Dragon Society.”

“You must know about the Fierce Tiger Gang, right?”

Kono Mariko suddenly mentioned the name of a gang.

“Fierce Tiger Gang?”

Hearing this name, Hojo Saki Rei was stunned.

But soon, he had already reacted.

The Fierce Tiger Gang was indeed a very large dark force.

However, this was a gang from a long time ago; he heard that it had later disbanded. Why was it suddenly reappearing now? And why was it targeting him?

Hojo Saki Rei felt very confused about this.

“Actually, they didn’t disband, nor did they disappear. That’s just what they told the public, their purpose was to make people not pay attention to them.”

“For so many years, the Fierce Tiger Gang has been trying to go legitimate.”

“However, they still have several casinos left in Tokyo. These casinos are the places where they launder the money they obtained before going legitimate.”

“It is precisely because the Fierce Tiger Gang was going legitimate that the Black Dragon Society was able to rise!”

“On the surface, our biggest dark force in Tokyo is the Black Dragon Society, but the Black Dragon Society is actually not taken seriously by the Fierce Tiger Gang.”

“I only overheard in the private room that they were looking for you. Of course, from the way they were, it wouldn’t be for anything good; they must have some ulterior motive for you.”

“Or perhaps, you offended one of their people, and that’s why…”

“In short, that’s all I know. You are actually being watched by them now. When I arrived outside your villa community just now, several people were staring towards the villa, and when your car drove out, I noticed they were watching your car from not far away.”

Kono Mariko said a lot in one breath.

Although he didn't know why he would offend those people, from what Kono Mariko said, Hojo Saki Rei already knew that he was indeed being watched.

“Okay, thank you, Mariko. When I have some free time, I’ll visit your home.”

“Um… Mariko, where should I drop you off now?”

Hojo Saki Rei spoke.

Since Kono Mariko came to tell him this news.

This meant that Kono Mariko had no intention of staying with him for a long time.

What's more, he was being watched now, and Hojo Saki Rei was unwilling to be with Kono Mariko at this time.

If something were to happen, how would he protect her?

If Kono Mariko got hurt, how would he explain it to Kono Mika?

Thinking of this, Hojo Saki Rei's first thought was to drop Kono Mariko off. As for the Fierce Tiger Gang, he could naturally investigate them after Kono Mariko left.

Since the other party wanted to cause him trouble, Hojo Saki Rei certainly wouldn't let them off easy.

“I’ll just get off at the fork in the road ahead. Their target is you, I’m fine.”

Seeing Hojo Saki Rei’s decision, Kono Mariko answered without hesitation.

She also somewhat appreciated Hojo Saki Rei’s decisiveness.

“Mm, okay!”

Upon reaching the fork in the road, Hojo Saki Rei decisively dropped Kono Mariko off, then drove his car towards a commercial street ahead.

Parking his car in a parking spot on the commercial street, Hojo Saki Rei had just gotten out of the car when he felt a sense of danger.

This feeling made Hojo Saki Rei frown.

But Hojo Saki Rei also knew that the other party would certainly not make a move against him at this moment, so he walked directly into the mall, ate a meal, and then came out of the mall.

Just as he walked out of the mall, that strange feeling appeared again.

It felt as if he was being aimed at by a sniper rifle.

“No, I can’t drive. I’m really being watched, and I’ve been driving for so long, yet these people can still follow me. It seems their strength is also quite good.”

Thinking of this, Hojo Saki Rei did not walk towards his car, but instead chose to take the subway directly.

Driving was too dangerous; if he were to be sniped, even if he didn’t die, he would be severely injured.

Of course, he still hadn't found the direction of the person hiding in the dark.

Hojo Saki Rei had no doubt that the other party’s strength was very, very strong. (End of chapter)