Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

Having spent so much time together, Asahi Rinka naturally understood Hojo Saki Rei, and Hojo Saki Rei wasn't lying to her.

"Hehe, I was just joking with Rei-kun, don't be angry, Rei-kun."

Saying this, a smile appeared at the corner of Asahi Rinka's mouth.

As long as Hojo Saki Rei didn't have any super-friendly relationships with other women, she didn't need to worry.

Of course, she felt it was time to put her plan to win over Hojo Saki Rei on the agenda.

Ever since Haruta Yoto and the others were expelled from school, many girls in the school, upon seeing Hojo Saki Rei, looked as if they had seen some precious jewel, their eyes shining.

Even though she hadn't encountered any love rivals yet, and Hojo Saki Rei hadn't accepted the feelings of other girls, Asahi Rinka was still worried, worried that Hojo Saki Rei might be captivated by some vixen someday.

If that really happened, she would completely lose Hojo Saki Rei.

"Rei-kun, are you angry?"

Seemingly worried that Hojo Saki Rei was angry, Asahi Rinka asked again.

"Ah? No, I just think what you said is a bit outrageous, and I don't know what you're thinking about."

Regarding Asahi Rinka's question, Hojo Saki Rei answered truthfully.

Actually, he had vaguely noticed that Asahi Rinka treated him differently from others.

It's just that Hojo Saki Rei wasn't sure about this feeling.

Hojo Saki Rei couldn't find any flaws in Asahi Rinka now; if he had to say there were any, it would be that she seemed a bit clingy and paid too much attention to him.

But Hojo Saki Rei was still somewhat afraid, afraid that she would find out he possessed special abilities, and that her closeness to him was solely because of his special abilities.

If that were the case, would Asahi Rinka still like him after she realized it?

It was precisely because of this that Hojo Saki Rei was somewhat hesitant to directly confront everything when facing Asahi Rinka.

"Of course I'm thinking about Rei-kun. Don't you know, Rei-kun, that I like you?"

Boom!

As Hojo Saki Rei's words fell, Asahi Rinka actually said such a straightforward sentence.

Instantly, Hojo Saki Rei felt as if struck by lightning.

What the heck?

Was this a confession?

Asahi Rinka confessed to him?

"Haha, Rei-kun, what are you thinking? I was just joking with you. After all, we are the best of friends, and we're even deskmates."

Just as Hojo Saki Rei didn't know how to answer Asahi Rinka, or how to face her, Asahi Rinka suddenly chuckled and then said.

Before Hojo Saki Rei could answer, Asahi Rinka spoke again: "Rei-kun, you look so cute like this. But I'm still a little curious, if I were really to confess to Rei-kun, would Rei-kun agree?"

Hojo Saki Rei, who had thought this matter was over, was stunned again when he heard Asahi Rinka ask this.

"Uh... weren't you joking?"

"Class is about to start. Don't say things like that casually in the future."

Hojo Saki Rei didn't know how to answer.

If it were someone else, perhaps Hojo Saki Rei would have a different answer, but for some reason, having spent a long time with Asahi Rinka, Hojo Saki Rei's feelings for her seemed to have changed somewhat.

"Alright."

Although she didn't get an answer from Hojo Saki Rei.

But Asahi Rinka didn't feel disappointed because of this. Given her relationship with Hojo Saki Rei, even if Hojo Saki Rei really had thoughts of dating, shouldn't he consider her first?

Moreover, if any other vixens really appeared, she wasn't someone to be trifled with.

Of course, Asahi Rinka still had her own plans for those unknown worries, which was to push Hojo Saki Rei down as soon as possible.

Only then could she feel at ease.

Tonight should be a good day!

Class 1, Grade 2.

Half a month had passed since the last incident.

At this time, Kono Mika, after being taught by Hojo Saki Rei, had undergone a huge transformation.

These past few days, the students in Class 5 could also feel the change in Kono Mika herself.

Furthermore, some female students who were previously very afraid of her, after interacting with her a few times, also changed their impression of her.

That is, Mika-san wasn't as scary as they had previously thought.

Class hadn't started yet when a striking figure walked in from outside the classroom.

Upon seeing the person who arrived, all the students in Class 1, Grade 2 suddenly fell silent at this moment.

This was simply because the girl was too beautiful.

Moreover, her clothing, with just a glance, one could tell it was definitely expensive!

She looked like the young lady of some prominent family.

Consequently, upon seeing her, everyone immediately thought about why this girl was coming to their class.

Even some male students, upon seeing this girl, showed the expression that most boys have in their eyes.

And while everyone was still thinking about various questions, the girl had already come over to Kono Mika and asked with a serious expression:

"Mika-san, can we have lunch together?"

At this time, Kono Mika was still a little sad about what happened last night, after all, last night was the last time Hojo Saki Rei was her private tutor.

At this moment, hearing someone calling her name, and even inviting her to have lunch together, Kono Mika immediately raised her head.

Then.

Kono Mika saw a face that was somewhat unfamiliar, yet also somewhat familiar.

Looking at the girl in front of her, whom she didn't seem to have seen at school before, and who hadn't appeared in their class, Kono Mika's eyes were full of confusion.

"What? How long has it been, and you've forgotten me already?"

"Oh, you! I finally came back to Tokyo, and I was thinking of bringing you your favorite gift, but you actually forgot me? That's too much!"

"Hmph, I'm going back, I'm not coming to your school anymore."

While Kono Mika was still completely bewildered, the female student spoke again.

It wasn't until this moment that memories of the female student in front of her surfaced in Kono Mika's mind.

"Asuka?"

"When did you come back!"

The moment the memory of Asuka surfaced in her mind, Kono Mika immediately jumped up from her chair.

Looking at Asuka in front of her, Kono Mika said excitedly.

Seeing that Kono Mika recognized her, a smile finally appeared in Asuka's eyes.

"I thought you had forgotten me. It's only been a few years since we last met."

"Even during the time I was away, I wrote to you. If you had forgotten me, I wouldn't forgive you."

Asuka said, pretending to be angry.

"To think I came to find you as soon as I got back, but you didn't recognize me immediately. That's too much!"

Hearing Asuka say this, a hint of apology appeared on Kono Mika's face.

Actually, it wasn't that she didn't recognize Asuka immediately, but rather that she wasn't sure of her identity.

After all, Asuka had been in another region all these years and hadn't returned to Tokyo.

So, when she suddenly appeared in front of her, how could Kono Mika recognize her immediately?

Although they had exchanged letters during these few years, and Asuka had sent her postcards, people and photos still change somewhat, and with both of them having grown up, she was even more hesitant to confirm immediately if the other person was Asuka.

"You just got back? Wait, why did you come to our school as soon as you got back? You didn't transfer here, did you?"

Kono Mika asked again, her eyes full of confusion.

Seeing Kono Mika say this, Asuka also smiled sweetly.

"That's right, I transferred last night. I found out your class and seat in advance; otherwise, how could I come in and head straight for you?"

Asuka replied generously.

"Oh, right, Mika, do you have a deskmate?"

Asuka then asked, seemingly having forgotten that she was pretending to be angry just now.

Her face was full of anticipation.

"No, after all, not everyone can be my deskmate."

"Really? That's great! Then we'll be deskmates from now on."

Kono Mika had just answered when Asuka said excitedly.

Seeing her like this, Kono Mika didn't nod, but slowly shook her head and said, "To be my deskmate, you need to get my permission. You just said you brought me a gift. Let me see what gift you brought. If it's not something I like, then I won't agree."

Saying this, Kono Mika turned her head to the other side.

"Then you can rest assured, I will definitely become your deskmate."

Asuka's mouth curved upwards, and at the same time, she took out a necklace from her school bag.

As for the students in Class 2-1, upon seeing such a beautiful female student suddenly appear in Class 5, almost all of them were deeply attracted by her appearance.

At this moment, hearing that this girl was an old acquaintance of Kono Mika, many people were shocked.

This was simply because Kono Mika had previously given the students the impression that she came from a poor family, so how could she know a rich young lady like Asuka?

However, what they saw was also the truth.

For a moment, all the students in Class 2-1 began to whisper among themselves.

"Wow, such a beautiful girl actually came to our class. Is this real or fake?"

"Is she a transfer student? Or Mika-san's old friend?"

"If I had known Mika-san had such a beautiful friend, maybe I shouldn't have treated her that way before. Now I could go up and ask for that girl's contact information."

"Such a beautiful transfer student, I really want to be friends with her, but Kono Mika might be a bit difficult to handle."

"Oh, come on, I think you're just lusting after her."

"..."

In the classroom, the male students were all captivated by Asuka the moment they saw her.

However, remembering how they had treated Kono Mika before, deliberately distancing themselves from her, they didn't dare to step forward.

"Xiangxiang, these classmates seem to welcome you very much. It seems you'll have many, many suitors in the future. You'll be busy."

Although the students were trying to keep their voices down, the classroom was only so big, and Kono Mika and Asuka naturally heard everything.

Kono Mika even said this at this moment.

"Get out of here, that would be really troublesome!"

"At our original school, it was because so many people were pursuing me that I couldn't stand it and decided to come to Sakuragi High School to be with you. If it's still the same as at the previous school, what's the point of me transferring?"

"Wait, Mika, you're so beautiful, logically speaking, there should be many people pursuing you too, but you seem to have no problems?"

Hearing Kono Mika's words, Asuka immediately said. As she spoke, she realized that Kono Mika's appearance was no worse than hers, so how did she manage to avoid the trouble of being pursued?

"Hehe, that depends on who it is. It's already good enough that these people aren't afraid of me. Only someone completely out of their mind would dare to confess to me."

Hearing Asuka ask her, Kono Mika replied with a smile.

This sentence immediately made Asuka completely stunned.

Because she didn't understand what Kono Mika meant by that sentence at all. They had been apart for so many years. Although they did keep in touch frequently, she didn't know what had happened to Kono Mika. Kono Mika didn't tell her everything.

"Looking at you, is there some secret you haven't told me?"

Asuka asked.

Although she had just arrived in Class 2-1, Asuka had already noticed that some classmates seemed to be afraid of Kono Mika.

Seeing this, Asuka was naturally very curious about it.

What happened to make those people afraid of a girl like Kono Mika?

"Ah?"

"No, it's just that they might not welcome me very much. Maybe it's my personal issue."

"However, these are things from the past. It should be better in the future."

Facing Asuka's question, Kono Mika replied directly.

Regarding the things she had done in the past, Kono Mika was actually somewhat grateful.

If it weren't for her making those classmates afraid of her, she would probably be like Asuka, having many annoying suitors bothering her.

Moreover, if she hadn't done those things, then she wouldn't have met such an excellent boy as Hojo Saki Rei, and even become good friends with him!

Asuka didn't understand any of what Kono Mika said.

But after bribing Kono Mika with a gift, she still sat down next to her decisively.

Hojo Saki Rei didn't really pay attention during the morning classes.

Asahi Rinka, on the other hand, was as before, listening attentively the whole time, occasionally glancing at Hojo Saki Rei.

This continued until noon.

Just as Hojo Saki Rei was preparing to go out to eat with Asahi Rinka, two figures arrived at the door of their classroom.

Just by looking at one of them, Hojo Saki Rei already recognized her; it was Kono Mika.

As for the other person, although she looked exactly like Kono Mika, Hojo Saki Rei had never seen her before.

However, seeing that someone was willing to walk with Kono Mika and that she had gained a friend, Hojo Saki Rei still felt happy for her.

"Mika-san?"

At the same time Hojo Saki Rei saw Kono Mika, Asahi Rinka's gaze also followed his to where he was looking.

The moment she saw Kono Mika at the classroom entrance, Asahi Rinka's brows furrowed instantly, then she exclaimed in surprise and curiosity.

"Saki Rei-kun, do you have plans with Mika-san?"

Asahi Rinka turned her head and asked curiously.

"No!"

Hojo Saki Rei replied directly.

If he had plans with Kono Mika, how could he have possibly told Asahi Rinka that he would go out for lunch with them?

"Then she's..."

Asahi Rinka didn't finish her sentence, seemingly waiting for Hojo Saki Rei's explanation.

"I don't know either. Maybe, perhaps she has something to do!"

"Besides, she might not necessarily be looking for me."

Saying this, Hojo Saki Rei felt a little guilty.

After all, the entire school knew that Kono Mika was not popular among other students at school; only Hojo Saki Rei had a relatively good relationship with her.

It was already good enough if other students didn't stay away from Kono Mika when they saw her, let alone become friends with her.

Therefore, Asahi Rinka naturally didn't believe what Hojo Saki Rei said.

"Hehe! Then let's see if she's looking for someone else or you."

"Let's go! Lunch!"

With that, Asahi Rinka stood up and walked outside.

Actually, Kono Mika gave Asahi Rinka a rather good impression.

At least the sense of crisis Kono Mika brought her was less than Tomoda Minako's.

Moreover, after learning about Kono Mika's experiences before coming to this school, she felt more sympathy for Kono Mika!

Seeing Asahi Rinka walking outside, although he felt a little flustered inside, Hojo Saki Rei still followed.

"Wait, I didn't do anything wrong to her, what am I feeling guilty about?"

"Rinka-san isn't my girlfriend either."

Hojo Saki Rei thought to himself as he walked outside.

"Saki Rei-kun, can I have lunch with you guys today?"

Just as Hojo Saki Rei was still wondering why Asahi Rinka's anger seemed so inexplicable to him, he had unknowingly arrived at the classroom entrance.

Before he could even greet Kono Mika, Kono Mika had already spoken.

Hearing this, Hojo Saki Rei was momentarily stunned.

"Have lunch together?"

Even if someone else made such a request, Hojo Saki Rei wouldn't refuse.

Unless, the other person was someone he strongly disliked or had a grudge against.

But Kono Mika wasn't any of those.

So at this moment, facing Kono Mika, Hojo Saki Rei didn't know how to respond for a moment.

The most important thing was that Asahi Rinka seemed to be genuinely angry.

"Of course you can, Mika-san. I'll answer for Saki Rei-kun here. We can have lunch together from now on. After all, we're all good friends."

Just as Hojo Saki Rei didn't know how to decide, fearing that Kono Mika coming with them would provoke Asahi Rinka, a familiar voice sounded again.

Turning his head, he saw Asahi Rinka, who had been walking ahead, had returned at some point.

Moreover, facing Kono Mika's request, her originally angry face had actually turned into a smiling face at this moment.

It was as if she was very happy about the request Kono Mika made.

Or rather, it all looked as if she really wanted to become good friends with Kono Mika.

At this moment, Hojo Saki Rei was stunned.

"What's going on?"

"Who am I?"

"Where am I?"

"What exactly happened? Wasn't Asahi Rinka just angry?"

Hojo Saki Rei was a little confused, not knowing what Asahi Rinka was up to.

"Mika-san, who is this student?"

Before Hojo Saki Rei could react, Asahi Rinka looked at Asuka next to Kono Mika and asked with a friendly expression.

"She's my good friend, my best friend since childhood, who just returned to Tokyo from out of town..."

Facing Asahi Rinka's question, Kono Mika answered seriously.

Asahi Rinka agreeing to let her have lunch with them made Kono Mika's impression of Asahi Rinka increase significantly again.

Although, in her eyes, Asahi Rinka was her biggest love rival!

However, Asahi Rinka's actions also made her feel the goodwill released by the other party.

As for Hojo Saki Rei on the side, seeing Asahi Rinka, who was angry a moment ago, now getting along so well with Kono Mika and her friend, even looking like they were old friends, Hojo Saki Rei felt like his brain wasn't working properly.

After Kono Mika introduced Asuka to Asahi Rinka, the group walked towards the school gate.

Throughout the entire process.

Hojo Saki Rei, who was walking behind them, always had the illusion that he didn't fit in with them.

Because the topics they were discussing were something he, as a boy, couldn't join in on at all.

It wasn't until they arrived at the restaurant outside the school that Hojo Saki Rei returned to normal after seeing the delicious food inside.

However, during the meal.

Hojo Saki Rei always had a feeling.

That girl named Asuka seemed to be constantly staring at him, which made Hojo Saki Rei feel somewhat uncomfortable.

It wasn't until lunch ended and they returned to the classroom that Hojo Saki Rei finally relaxed quite a bit.

"Saki Rei-kun, did you notice? Kono Mika's friend, Asuka, is so beautiful!"

"By the way, you boys must really like girls like her, right?"

Just after returning to the classroom, Asahi Rinka asked.

As she spoke, her gaze was fixed on Hojo Saki Rei.

"She's alright, I guess. At least, in my opinion, she's not as good-looking as you."

Although he and Asahi Rinka weren't in a relationship yet, after what happened today, Hojo Saki Rei had figured it out.

That is, if he could avoid provoking Asahi Rinka, he should avoid it.

After all, they were still deskmates. If she really got angry, it would be quite troublesome.

"Hmm?"

"Saki Rei-kun, is that true?"

"Then, Saki Rei-kun, do you think I'm the most beautiful girl in our school?"

"Also, you didn't seem to answer the question I asked earlier."

"If I confessed to you, Saki Rei-kun, would you agree to be my boyfriend?"

Hearing Hojo Saki Rei's answer, Asahi Rinka was very happy, forgetting all the previous unpleasantness for a moment, and looked at Hojo Saki Rei with anticipation.

"Huh?"

"Weren't we talking about Asuka?"

Hojo Saki Rei was a little flustered.

What was this woman thinking? Was she really planning to be his girlfriend?

Hojo Saki Rei thought to himself.

He didn't need a girlfriend or anything like that right now; being friends was enough.

After all, being in a relationship with someone he sat next to in class, Hojo Saki Rei found it a bit troublesome.

"Hmph! Even if you said yes, Saki Rei-kun, I might not necessarily like you."

"Saki Rei-kun, you're an idiot!"

Hojo Saki Rei's answer was not what Asahi Rinka wanted.

After saying that, she turned her head away and continued to be angry.

"See, see, it's a good thing I didn't agree to be her boyfriend. We're just deskmates now, and she's already like this. If we really became a couple, wouldn't it be even more troublesome and harder to appease?"

Although he was a little worried about whether Asahi Rinka was truly angry.

But Hojo Saki Rei didn't regret his behavior just now.

On the other side!

Class 1, Grade 2.

After returning to the classroom, Asuka's eyes were also fixed on Kono Mika.

"Asuka, what are you doing?"

Seeing Asuka staring intently at her, Kono Mika felt somewhat uncomfortable, especially seeing the increasingly strong sense of gossip in Asuka's eyes.

It made her feel a little creeped out.

"Confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be treated strictly. Tell me, what's the deal with that Hojo Saki Rei?"

"It seems like you've never had close contact with any boys since you were little, and you've always disliked them, but this Hojo Saki Rei seems a bit different, oh. Don't think I can't tell."

Asuka said this, her eyes still fixed on Kono Mika.

Seeing her like this, Kono Mika knew that if she didn't speak, Asuka might actually do something she didn't expect.

After all, Asuka had done such things before.

Sighing, Kono Mika, knowing she couldn't escape, could only tell her about Hojo Saki Rei.

As Kono Mika recounted everything about Hojo Saki Rei and her situation at school, and everything that happened after she met Hojo Saki Rei.

Asuka was completely shocked!

"You mean, he was previously ostracized by the Guild? And they issued a notice at the school forbidding anyone from getting too close to him?"

"And the reason you know him is because he came to find you and offered to be your private tutor?"

"And later, because you got too close to him, you were... by the Guild..."

Asuka repeated what Kono Mika had told her, her eyes filled with shock.

If these words hadn't come from Kono Mika's mouth, she would never have believed them.

"Yes."

Kono Mika nodded.

"Then what's your relationship now? Friends?"

"But I saw the way you looked at him today, it didn't seem like..."

"Alright, alright, stop talking. Lower your voice. If someone hears and it gets to Saki Rei-kun..."

Seeing Kono Mika nod, Asuka asked again.

But before she could finish, Kono Mika stopped her.

"Oh~"

"I see, so you're that kind of person!"

"What's the big deal? If you like him, just confess!"

"You're so beautiful, if you just confessed directly, I believe no guy could possibly refuse."

Seeing Kono Mika like this, how could Asuka not know that she had fallen for Hojo Saki Rei.

However, she was somewhat curious why she didn't just confess directly!

Just as Asuka said, if she chose to confess, there was a high probability that no guy would be able to refuse.

"Saki Rei-kun is different from other boys you think of, and did you see that girl today? Asahi Rinka."

Kono Mika rolled her eyes.

Only someone like Asuka, who didn't know Hojo Saki Rei well, would think that if she confessed, Hojo Saki Rei would definitely agree.

"You mean he likes Asahi Rinka?"

"That makes sense, they even ate lunch together, and their relationship looks very good."

"I didn't expect this Hojo Saki Rei to have such good taste..."

"No!"

"What I mean is, Asahi Rinka also likes Saki Rei-kun!"

Just as Asuka hadn't finished speaking, Kono Mika interrupted her again.

"What!!!"

Originally, Asuka thought that the person Hojo Saki Rei liked was Asahi Rinka, in which case, it would be normal for Kono Mika not to dare to confess.

She never expected that Kono Mika would say that Asahi Rinka liked Hojo Saki Rei.

In that instant, Asuka felt like she had gone silly.

However, thinking about the first time she met Hojo Saki Rei, Asuka finally understood.

Before this, it was difficult for any boy to make Asuka feel good about him.

But just now, the moment she met Hojo Saki Rei, she had a very familiar feeling, that feeling couldn't exactly be called familiar, it was just a feeling of being very comfortable and at ease when with Hojo Saki Rei.

Thinking of this, Asuka finally understood why even a girl like Asahi Rinka would like Hojo Saki Rei.

"If that's the case, then all I can do is wish you good luck."

Asuka shook her head.

At this moment, she was already starting to realize that Hojo Saki Rei was probably liked by more girls than just Kono Mika and Asahi Rinka. Besides them, perhaps there were even more girls who liked Hojo Saki Rei.

Looking at it this way, Kono Mika indeed had many competitors!

Just Asahi Rinka alone, she would have a hard time winning against her.

Time passed quickly.

As the afternoon classes finished, the school bell rang.

Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka also arrived at the school gate.

Asahi Mafi, having learned that Hojo Saki Rei was coming to her house today, had arrived at the school gate early to wait.

After spending this time together, her favorable impression of Hojo Saki Rei had only increased.

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