Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

"Rei-kun, are you free tomorrow? My sister said she wanted to treat you to a meal."

As soon as the call connected, Kono Mika on the other end spoke directly.

Hearing this, Hojo Saki Rei's worried mood relaxed.

He had originally thought something must have happened to Kono Mika, but now that the call was connected, Kono Mika was inviting him to eat.

"Eat?"

However, when it came to eating, Hojo Saki Rei was a little confused.

Why would they suddenly invite him to eat?

"It's like this, Rei-kun, didn't you already return the money to me? My sister found out about this, so she wanted to treat you to a meal to thank you for your kindness."

Kono Mika on the other end of the phone sounded a bit reserved when speaking, as if someone was watching her at the moment.

"So that's it. I am indeed free tomorrow, but if that's the case, wouldn't it be too much trouble for Kono Mariko-neechan?"

Hojo Saki Rei replied.

If it were just a simple meal, Hojo Saki Rei wouldn't refuse, after all, it was someone else's kind intention.

However, if it was a special invitation to eat, and it seemed to be at Kono Mika's house, Hojo Saki Rei was somewhat afraid of bothering others.

Furthermore, he knew that the two Kono sisters had been through a lot over the years.

"Not troublesome at all, not troublesome. If Rei-kun can come to our house, we will be very happy. How can you say it's troublesome?"

"Um... Rei-kun, do you have any favorite dishes? If you do, I'll make you a few dishes you like tomorrow."

Just as Hojo Saki Rei's words finished, Kono Mariko's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Hearing this, how could Hojo Saki Rei not know that this was Kono Mariko asking Kono Mika to call him?

"Well, I don't have any special requests, Kono Mariko-neechan, you don't need to go to too much trouble, just make whatever is easy."

"I'm not a picky eater, you know."

Since Kono Mariko was inviting him, Hojo Saki Rei naturally couldn't refuse.

Otherwise, Kono Mariko would definitely think that he looked down on their two sisters.

After all, he had returned a lot of the money they gave him.

Therefore, although he didn't really want to go to this meal, Hojo Saki Rei still agreed.

Kono Mariko on the other end of the phone seemed very happy after hearing Hojo Saki Rei agree.

"Okay, then Rei-kun, it's settled then. You must come tomorrow. I'll have Mika pick you up!"

Kono Mariko, who was about to hang up, suddenly said this.

"No need, I'll go myself. What kind of situation is it to have a girl pick me up? I know where your house is, it's not necessary to go to that much trouble."

Hojo Saki Rei refused directly. What kind of joke was that?

If he really let Kono Mika pick him up, it would make him seem too fussy.

Moreover, this kind of thing was completely unnecessary.

"Then you chat with Mika, I have something to do."

"See you later, Rei-kun!"

After saying that, Kono Mariko's voice saying goodbye came from the other end of the phone.

Immediately after, another voice quickly came through.

"Rei-kun, guess who I am?"

A voice came from the other end of the phone, but it wasn't Kono Mika's.

This voice made Hojo Saki Rei feel a little familiar, but after thinking carefully, Hojo Saki Rei couldn't remember who the person speaking on the other end of the phone was.

"May I ask who this is?"

Hojo Saki Rei didn't make wild guesses and instead asked at this moment.

"Rei-kun, we've met before. I'm Mika's good friend, Asuka."

Just as Hojo Saki Rei was still curious about who the other person was, the voice from before came from the other end of the phone again.

"Asuka?"

As this name was spoken from the other side, Hojo Saki Rei finally realized.

No wonder he felt this voice was a little familiar; it turned out to be Asuka. Then everything made sense.

"Rei-kun, tomorrow I'll have to trouble you to keep Mika company. As her best friend, I should have done this, but I have something to do tomorrow and can't continue to stay with her."

Asuka on the other end of the phone immediately said again after saying her name.

However, just as her voice fell, Hojo Saki Rei heard Kono Mika's voice again.

"Sorry, Rei-kun, Asuka was just joking with you. Although I would really like to spend a long time with Rei-kun, Rei-kun doesn't need to specifically stay with me or anything, after all, Rei-kun also has his own things to do, doesn't he?"

Kono Mika spoke and immediately started speaking nervously.

After hearing what Asuka and Kono Mika said, Hojo Saki Rei felt extremely speechless at this moment.

What is all this?

He hadn't said a word, what were they doing? Was he also part of their 'play' between the two girls?

Before Hojo Saki Rei could say anything, he heard Kono Mika say again, "But if Rei-kun can stay a little longer, I think I would be very happy."

"You're such an idiot, Mika, why are you so silly? If you like him, you definitely have to try hard to pursue him. Besides, I also feel now that Rei-kun is actually very good to you, maybe he has a good impression of you too."

And just as Kono Mika's voice fell, Hojo Saki Rei heard Asuka's voice coming from the other side of the phone again.

Hearing this.

How could Hojo Saki Rei not hear that Asuka wanted him to know that Kono Mika liked him!

For a moment.

Hojo Saki Rei didn't know what to say.

What was going on?

Was there nothing else in these girls' minds besides confessing?

Why did Asahi Rinka confess to him last night, and now Kono Mika was continuing to confess to him?

Although Kono Mika hadn't personally admitted to liking him or anything.

But given the close relationship between her and Asuka, what Asuka said should not be false.

Even though he understood Asuka's meaning, Hojo Saki Rei didn't know what to say.

"Sorry, Rei-kun, Asuka seems to be a bit crazy. I'm hanging up now, see you tomorrow."

Just when Hojo Saki Rei didn't know what to say next, Kono Mika on the other end of the phone already felt very embarrassed, and even her originally fair and beautiful face suddenly turned completely red at this moment.

"Asuka, what are you saying? How can you talk to Rei-kun like that? Rei-kun is coming over for dinner tomorrow, how embarrassing is this!"

Although Kono Mika sometimes wanted to tell Hojo Saki Rei her feelings clearly and tell him what was in her heart.

But every time she saw Hojo Saki Rei, she would silently give up that idea.

Especially when she saw Hojo Saki Rei with other girls, like Asahi Rinka, she felt that if she really told Hojo Saki Rei that, it would be somewhat impolite, as she hadn't considered Asahi Rinka's feelings.

Of course, the most important thing was, if Hojo Saki Rei didn't accept her confession, how would they meet in the future? Wouldn't that be even more awkward?

"What's wrong? Is what I said not true?"

"Mika-san, what I said is the truth! Do you really not like Rei-kun?"

"Although before this, I really didn't want Rei-kun to know about this, because I didn't know if you were a match for Asahi Rinka and the others."

"But now I've figured it out. Since you've already fallen for Rei-kun, you definitely won't give up easily. In that case, why not just tell Rei-kun what you think?"

"If Rei-kun also feels the same way about you, then..."

Speaking of this, Asuka didn't continue, but Kono Mika also understood her intention.

"Don't worry about this matter for me."

Knowing that Asuka was doing it for her own good, Kono Mika didn't blame her and fell silent again after speaking.

As for Hojo Saki Rei.

Seeing the other party hang up the phone directly, Hojo Saki Rei was completely confused at this moment.

Beside him, Tomoda Minako, who had been listening to Hojo Saki Rei's call with Kono Mika, couldn't help but frown slightly when she learned that Hojo Saki Rei had been invited to Kono Mika's house tomorrow.

After this period of time, she had truly confirmed her inner feelings about Hojo Saki Rei.

She also knew that the reason she liked Hojo Saki Rei was partly because of Hojo Saki Rei's special ability.

But more importantly, she had confirmed something in the past few days: even if Hojo Saki Rei didn't have special abilities, she would still fall for him.

It was precisely because she had confirmed her inner feelings that at this moment, upon hearing that Kono Mika was actually inviting Hojo Saki Rei to her house, Tomoda Minako couldn't help but feel a little worried.

However, she turned her head and glanced at Hojo Saki Rei.

She felt a little inferior again.

After all, she was much older than Hojo Saki Rei.

In this situation, would Hojo Saki Rei really be with her?

Thinking of this, Tomoda Minako didn't know if she should try to win over Hojo Saki Rei next.

"Minako-neechan, what's wrong?"

Just as Hojo Saki Rei hung up the phone, he saw Tomoda Minako looking at him and couldn't help but ask with some confusion.

Because, he seemed to have seen a hint of disappointment in Minako's eyes just now.

This couldn't help but make the naturally suspicious Hojo Saki Rei curious, wondering if Tomoda Minako was thinking of something sad.

After asking, Hojo Saki Rei looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.

"N-nothing, just thought of something."

"Let's not talk about it for now, let's go eat first."

Although she had already confirmed that she did like Hojo Saki Rei, Tomoda Minako also didn't know if Hojo Saki Rei would mind her age too much.

This was also because Tomoda Minako didn't know that Hojo Saki Rei didn't even mind Asahi Mafi.

If she knew about this, she probably wouldn't hesitate at all to confess to Hojo Saki Rei.

"Okay, okay."

Although he could sense that Tomoda Minako seemed to have something on her mind at the moment.

But since Tomoda Minako didn't speak, Hojo Saki Rei naturally didn't know what to say either.

Moreover, seeing that Tomoda Minako seemed to be in a bad mood now, Hojo Saki Rei thought that he would ask her after eating, when she felt better.

Of course, if Tomoda Minako didn't plan to tell him, Hojo Saki Rei didn't intend to keep pressing her for answers.

Soon.

Led by Tomoda Minako, Hojo Saki Rei followed her into a star-rated hotel.

As soon as he walked into the hotel, Hojo Saki Rei looked around at the hotel's decorations like a country bumpkin.

"Stop looking, follow me!"

Seeing Hojo Saki Rei acting like a country bumpkin, Tomoda Minako knew that it must be his first time in such a place.

Yes, he was just a student.

And he was from the countryside, how could he have been to a place like this?

Tomoda Minako didn't think there was anything wrong with Hojo Saki Rei's reaction.

In short, when the Organization's salary was paid next month, she believed Hojo Saki Rei's perspective would become higher.

Everything has a process of experience.

Following behind Tomoda Minako, Hojo Saki Rei's eyes were still scanning around.

"Minako-neechan, you really didn't need to be so wasteful, just taking me out for something simple to eat is enough. My best quality is that I'm easy to feed."

Hojo Saki Rei said as he followed behind her.

Tomoda Minako, who was feeling a bit down, couldn't help but slowly curve her lips upward after hearing Hojo Saki Rei's words.

At this moment, she suddenly felt that the previous sad emotions had all dissipated.

"This won't cost much money. Do you know how much we spent when we booked that pool just now?"

Tomoda Minako asked.

When she asked this question, Hojo Saki Rei was taken aback.

"How much?"

Hojo Saki Rei asked with some confusion. He only knew that those pools and things would definitely be expensive, but he had never known any specifics.

"In short, it's enough for us to eat several meals at this place."

Tomoda Minako said.

Hearing this, Hojo Saki Rei was taken aback again.

He really didn't expect that pool to be so expensive.

But thinking about it, it made sense.

After all, booking a regular pool requires a lot of money, let alone the pool they went to, which was much more expensive than a regular pool.

Calculating it this way, it would indeed cost a lot of money.

Because Tomoda Minako had a VIP card at this hotel, they were led by a waiter directly to the area where the private rooms were located.

Just as they entered the private room, Hojo Saki Rei was once again shocked by the luxurious decorations inside.

Moreover, on the other side of this private room, there was actually a huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Looking out, they could almost take in the entire large river opposite.

Furthermore, the scenery of the various streets in Tokyo was also clearly visible to them.

"Is this a star-rated hotel? This is too extravagant!"

After seeing this scene, Hojo Saki Rei's heart underwent a slight change once again.

Before this, Hojo Saki Rei had only thought about making money, but he didn't know what kind of life he should live after getting money.

It wasn't until now that he realized how extravagant the lives of the rich were.

If he became rich, then he would also experience the life of the rich!

Seeing the look in Hojo Saki Rei's eyes, Tomoda Minako, who was standing beside him, couldn't help but laugh.

Having known Hojo Saki Rei for so long, and as a member of the Yamamoto Organization, she was very skilled at reading people, so she could naturally tell what Hojo Saki Rei was thinking at the moment.

"Are you thinking that once you have money, you want to live this kind of extravagant life every day?"

Tomoda Minako said.

As her words fell, Hojo Saki Rei, who was originally thinking about various things, immediately reacted.

"Minako-sensei, you really are... so good at reading people, how did you know what I was thinking?"

Facing Tomoda Minako's question, Hojo Saki Rei asked.

"Because, I used to have the same thoughts as you."

"Don't worry, since you have become a member of the Organization, the Organization will definitely help you with money."

"Actually, as members of the Organization, what we need to care about can no longer be limited to external things like money, but other things."

Tomoda Minako said with a serious expression.

Obviously.

Hojo Saki Rei's way of thinking, she had indeed experienced it too.

But it had only been a short time since she joined the Organization, and now she even had villas and other things.

Hearing Tomoda Minako say this, Hojo Saki Rei also nodded.

If this Organization was really as powerful as Tomoda Minako said, then what she said would not be a problem.

"Alright, let's start ordering!"

Saying this, Tomoda Minako immediately sat down at the dining table.

Seeing this, Hojo Saki Rei also sat down.

The waiter who accompanied them to the private room, who was actually what others would call a butler, began to hand them a menu.

Taking the menu and just glancing at the prices of the items on it, Hojo Saki Rei was shocked once again.

Just one rice ball cost several tens of thousands of yen, and as for the dishes, they were ridiculously expensive, some even reaching hundreds of thousands of yen.

You should know that Hojo Saki Rei only earned a few tens of thousands of yen from tutoring others.

In other words, eating a meal here was enough for him to do dozens or even hundreds of tutoring jobs.

Thinking of what Tomoda Minako had just said, Hojo Saki Rei also felt a little more hopeful about the future!

As long as he could get money and make himself stronger, that was already very good for Hojo Saki Rei.

As for other things, he wouldn't care so much.

Soon, after nearly half an hour had passed, the dishes they had ordered were also delivered to the private room one by one.

Looking at these exquisite and delicious dishes, Hojo Saki Rei, who had originally thought the prices were too expensive, suddenly felt that the money was well spent.

"How is it? Is it to your liking? If it's not delicious, you can just order something else."

Since she was treating someone, and it was someone she liked, Tomoda Minako had no reservations.

Hearing her say this, Hojo Saki Rei, who had just taken a bite of the dish, quickly shook his head.

"It tastes very good, much better than what we eat outside, many times better."

Hojo Saki Rei said.

Just as he finished speaking, he remembered that he seemed to have forgotten something.

When his gaze fell on Tomoda Minako, he immediately remembered.

"Minako-neechan, did you just remember something unhappy?"

Hojo Saki Rei said, and as he spoke this sentence, his gaze remained on Tomoda Minako's face, afraid that the question he asked would make Tomoda Minako unhappy.

Actually, Hojo Saki Rei was not the type of person who liked gossip.

He was just curious that Tomoda Minako would actually have troubles, which was somewhat difficult to understand.

No matter how you looked at it, the current Tomoda Minako, in Hojo Saki Rei's eyes, should be a very happy person with no worries!

"Huh?"

"How did you tell?"

Being asked by Hojo Saki Rei like this, Tomoda Minako immediately stopped, then asked.

"Minako-neechan, your complexion just now was a bit off."

Hojo Saki Rei replied without hesitation.

With these words spoken, Tomoda Minako no longer had any intention of hiding anything.

"There is indeed something, but it seems you can't help me with anything right now."

Shaking her head.

Tomoda Minako looked at Hojo Saki Rei seriously and said, "Saki Rei-kun, thank you!"

"Although I can't tell you what it is, can you please not just treat me as your Teacher from now on, we... are friends."

"Huh?"

Hojo Saki Rei was stunned.

What did this mean?

Why couldn't he understand what Tomoda Minako meant?

"Saki Rei-kun? Could it be that my request is too much?"

Seeing that Hojo Saki Rei didn't say a word, Tomoda Minako asked again, feeling a little flustered and worried.

"If it's a bit too much, then Saki Rei-kun can just pretend I didn't say anything, after all, I am a few years older than you."

Seeing that Hojo Saki Rei didn't speak, a hint of disappointment flashed in Tomoda Minako's eyes, and she quickly said.

And at this moment, Hojo Saki Rei had also reacted.

"Minako-neechan, we were already friends, how can this be considered a request?"

"Besides, I also really like being friends with Minako-neechan."

"It is my honor to be friends with Minako-neechan."

Speaking of this, a smile appeared on Hojo Saki Rei's face.

Seeing Hojo Saki Rei like this, Tomoda Minako was stunned.

She had just thought that her request was indeed too much.

And Hojo Saki Rei was so much younger than her, if he liked a girl, it would have to be a beautiful and young girl like Asahi Rinka, how could she possibly have any chance.

Yet, she never expected.

Hojo Saki Rei actually said something like this at this moment.

Reacting, Tomoda Minako was very excited.

"Saki Rei-kun, are you serious?"

"Of course, why would I lie to you? Besides, if it weren't for Minako-neechan, I wouldn't have been able to join the Organization, right? This is all thanks to Minako-neechan."

"I've also been relying on Minako-neechan's care during this time!"

After getting Hojo Saki Rei's definite answer, the atmosphere that followed was much more relaxed than before.

It wasn't until the meal was finished that Hojo Saki Rei took a ride in Tomoda Minako's car back to the apartment.

"Hypnosis, Transparency, Whispers, Charm, Healing..."

"And I've also gotten three thousand points, should I try drawing a prize next?"

After Tomoda Minako left, Hojo Saki Rei opened the system panel.

When he saw that there were already three thousand points in the points section, he started to feel eager to try.

But soon, Hojo Saki Rei gave up on drawing a prize.

"These points, sometimes it's better to keep them than to use them."

"After all, last time, if I hadn't had points and couldn't buy items in the system store, I wouldn't have been able to find Kono Mika at all."

Thinking of this, Hojo Saki Rei decisively gave up on the action of drawing a prize.

After a tiring day, Hojo Saki Rei was also a bit tired at this time, he checked the time, it wasn't too early, so he took a shower and went straight to bed.

The next day.

Hojo Saki Rei came to Kono Mika's house as agreed, ate some sashimi made by Kono Mariko, and after having a simple chat with Kono Mika about some topics.

Under Kono Mika's reluctant gaze, he left again.

"If I could live like this every week, how great would that be."

Hojo Saki Rei, who had returned to his apartment, was extremely satisfied with his fulfilling weekend life.

Thinking back to his previous weekend lives, he couldn't help but sigh, what kind of life was he living before, compared to now, there was simply no comparison at all.

And while Hojo Saki Rei was still sighing about these things.

On the other side.

After the last incident, although Asahi Rinka somewhat wanted the members of Sakura High School to occupy Sakuragi High School, because the two schools were too far apart, the members of Sakura High School simply couldn't do it.

She also had the intention to intervene, but every time at a critical moment, because of Hojo Saki Rei's matters, she would throw those things to the back of her mind.

As a result.

The members of the Sakuragi Guild at this time were not disbanded at all.

Although Haruta Yoto and Mikishi Takumi and others had been ordered by the school to be expelled and drop out.

But because of Haruta Sanjirō, they also successfully joined other schools.

Moreover, during this time, the changes in Kono Mika also attracted the attention of the members of the Sakuragi Guild, and they even told Haruta Yoto and others about Kono Mika's changes.

"Damn it, I didn't expect that woman to actually get so close to Hojo Saki Rei. Last time, it was because of Hojo Saki Rei that she had such good luck. We can't touch Hojo Saki Rei, but can't we still touch her alone?"

At this moment, in the underground basketball court.

Hearing his subordinates talk about what Hojo Saki Rei and others had done at school, and after many people in the Sakuragi Guild had started to think about leaving the Guild, a hint of unwillingness couldn't help but appear on Haruta Yoto's face.

Hearing his words, Mikishi Takumi's expression on the side also became very ugly.

Originally, after they were expelled from school, the first thing they wanted to do was find trouble with Kono Mika.

But thinking that Kono Mika was almost always with Hojo Saki Rei during that time.

And even, when Hojo Saki Rei was Kono Mika's private Teacher, they gave up on that idea.

But now, after learning that Hojo Saki Rei had ended his employment relationship with Kono Mika, they knew that Kono Mika would not be able to continue being so close to Hojo Saki Rei every day in the future.

And so, they had the idea of seeking revenge again.

"President, last time it was because of Hojo Saki Rei that our plan failed, and so many people were expelled from school together. Now, if we ask them to continue targeting Kono Mika, will anyone actually do it?"

Mikishi Takumi asked.

Although he also wanted revenge.

But thinking of the lesson from last time, if it weren't for Haruta Sanjirō's strong background that got them out of jail, they probably wouldn't even be able to continue school now.

Therefore, he was naturally a little worried, worried that they would be implicated again because of this matter.

"What are you afraid of? Last time we were caught by the Police Department because we were doing that kind of thing, and aren't we doing fine now?"

"That damned Hojo Saki Rei, don't give me a chance, otherwise I will definitely make him die a horrible death and make him regret offending me!"

Haruta Yoto said.

Thinking of Hojo Saki Rei, a sinister look appeared in his eyes.

The several members of the Guild on the side all shivered when they saw the look on Haruta Yoto's face.

Regarding what happened before, although they were the ones who started it, those who ended up lying on the ground were all them.

Thinking that Hojo Saki Rei alone had already knocked down all of them, these people were all afraid that Haruta Yoto would make them provoke Hojo Saki Rei again.

"What a bunch of useless people, I haven't even told you what to do yet, and you're all lowering your heads? What? Were you all scared witless because of what happened last time?"

Seeing that these Guild members all chickened out when mentioning Hojo Saki Rei, Haruta Yoto couldn't help but curse.

"But President, that Hojo Saki Rei is indeed very powerful."

"Yes, President, he took on so many of us by himself back then, even you, President..."

"Bastard, shut up!"

"Don't worry, this time I won't go after Hojo Saki Rei. He has already ended his employment relationship with Kono Mika. Even if we go after Kono Mika now, he may not be able to find us in time!"

"Don't you want to get revenge for the previous grudge?"