Tokyo: Restricted Tutor

Looking at Asahi Rinka in front of him, Esashi Ie Takuya felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

He never expected that Asahi Rinka would be so cold towards him.

Moreover, when he was talking about Hojo Saki Rei, she seemed even colder towards him, and Esashi Ie Takuya could even sense a hint of contained anger in her eyes.

Before Esashi Ie Takuya could speak, he heard Asahi Rinka ask, "What do you mean?"

"I mean, I have some information about Hojo Saki Rei. Don't you want to know what kind of person Hojo Saki Rei truly sees you as?"

Facing Asahi Rinka's question, Esashi Ie Takuya spoke directly.

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Asahi Rinka's brows furrowed even more unpleasantly.

She didn't expect Esashi Ie Takuya to say something like that.

What Hojo Saki Rei saw her as, how could Asahi Rinka not know? Of course, it was his future lover.

Otherwise, how could Hojo Saki Rei have made such a promise with her? As long as she could get into Tokyo University, then Hojo Saki Rei would agree to be with her.

"I don't understand what you're saying."

Thinking of the promise she and Hojo Saki Rei had made earlier, Asahi Rinka didn't take the words Esashi Ie Takuya had just said to heart.

She wasn't an idiot who would believe whatever others said.

Of course, if that person was Hojo Saki Rei, she might actually believe it.

"Asahi (student), I assume you haven't known Hojo Saki Rei for very long, right?"

"Otherwise, how could you possibly be kept in the dark by him?"

Seeing that Asahi Rinka didn't seem to care about what he was saying, Esashi Ie Takuya suddenly felt anxious and quickly continued.

"Hojo Saki Rei and I have known each other for so long. I understand what kind of person he is better than you do."

"Also, don't you want to know why Hojo Saki Rei skipped class yesterday afternoon?"

"Don't you want to know how he came to school this morning?"

"If you want to know, then come with me. Of course, if Asahi (student) isn't interested, then forget it."

Saying that, Esashi Ie Takuya walked directly past Asahi Rinka and headed out of the classroom.

However, as he walked, he kept an eye on Asahi Rinka behind him, wanting to see if she would follow.

This was already Esashi Ie Takuya's limit.

If Asahi Rinka still wasn't interested even after this, then there was nothing else he could do.

Hearing the words Esashi Ie Takuya said, Asahi Rinka's brows furrowed more and more.

Seeing that the other person had already left the classroom, although she had told herself before that if it was something Hojo Saki Rei didn't want to talk about, she didn't need to know.

Moreover, if Hojo Saki Rei felt that he could tell her about this matter, then he would definitely say it himself.

But now.

After hearing the words Esashi Ie Takuya said, Asahi Rinka became even more curious about it.

Actually, she also wanted to know where Hojo Saki Rei went and who he met yesterday.

Also, what did Esashi Ie Takuya mean by saying how Hojo Saki Rei came to school this morning?

"I'll see what exactly you have to say."

Although she knew that the words Esashi Ie Takuya said were likely negative about Hojo Saki Rei, and it was highly probable that he was deliberately trying to sow discord between her and Hojo Saki Rei.

However, she also wanted to know what Esashi Ie Takuya would say to her.

Esashi Ie Takuya, walking ahead, felt a sense of disappointment seeing that Asahi Rinka was slow to follow.

"As expected, she still trusts Hojo Saki Rei that much?"

"Could it be that I'll never be able to win over Asahi (student) in this lifetime?"

Esashi Ie Takuya thought to himself.

Thinking about how good Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka's relationship was, he immediately shook his head.

Only an idiot would follow after hearing the things he said, right?

However, just as Esashi Ie Takuya was thinking this, he heard the sound of Asahi Rinka walking behind him.

Having been infatuated with Asahi Rinka for so long, how could Esashi Ie Takuya not know that she had come?

"It seems there's still a chance."

Knowing that Asahi Rinka had followed, Esashi Ie Takuya couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

After the conversation just now, he could tell that Hojo Saki Rei and Asahi Rinka's relationship was likely not as ordinary as he had thought.

In other words, if he couldn't succeed this time, then he would never have such a good opportunity again in the future.

Moreover, after this incident, Asahi Rinka would likely no longer believe what he said.

Thinking of this, Esashi Ie Takuya began to prepare explanations in his mind.

Of course, these preparations were all found for the purpose of slandering Hojo Saki Rei.

"I have to say, what you just said caught my attention."

Hearing Asahi Rinka's voice, Esashi Ie Takuya's heart grew even more excited. He could even feel his heartbeat accelerating.

After all, being able to eat with the girl he liked was something he had always wanted to do most.

Now that Asahi Rinka had agreed to him, how could he not feel happy about it?

"However, if what you say doesn't satisfy me, then don't ever come near me again."

Just as Esashi Ie Takuya was still feeling happy about this, Asahi Rinka spoke again.

Hearing this, Esashi Ie Takuya's expression also regained a lot of calmness at this moment.

In a restaurant outside the school.

After Hojo Saki Rei followed Yuta Minako Sensei here, Yuta Minako Sensei began asking Hojo Saki Rei for information about Tanaka Taiwa.

Although she had already promised Hojo Saki Rei that she would arrange for his neighbor to transfer to Sakuragi High School.

But since she was the one planning to have the person transfer in, it was natural for her to learn about the other party.

"Minako-neechan, actually, this Tanaka Taiwa is a pretty good person. It's just that because of some things that happened recently, he was forced to want to transfer."

"And I've been his neighbor for so many years, so of course I know what kind of person he is."

"Although he had a very unhappy time at Fujita High School, and even his personality changed somewhat. But our Sakuragi High School no longer has a Guild, so it's definitely much better than Fujita High School."

"Before, he didn't have a choice, but since we're giving him this opportunity, I believe he will also make changes. If Minako-neechan can arrange for him to transfer here, he will also be grateful to Minako-neechan."

"..."

Facing Yuta Minako Sensei's questions, Hojo Saki Rei explained everything he knew about Tanaka Taiwa.

Looking at Hojo Saki Rei in front of her, who kept speaking well of Tanaka Taiwa, Yuta Minako Sensei couldn't help but find it amusing.

It had been a long time since she had seen such a serious side of Hojo Saki Rei.

"Okay, in that case, I'll help with this matter. Tomorrow, you can bring your neighbor to school. As for the information regarding his student status for the transfer, the school will contact Fujita High School about that."

Seeing that they were almost finished eating, Yuta Minako Sensei immediately gave her genuine agreement.

Seeing that this matter had been resolved, Hojo Saki Rei's mood also improved significantly.

If Yuta Minako Sensei hadn't agreed, he would have had to find others for help, which was the last thing he wanted to do.

"In that case, thank you, Minako-neechan."

Hojo Saki Rei said with a smile.

Hearing Hojo Saki Rei call her "Minako-neechan" repeatedly, Yuta Minako Sensei felt very pleased for some reason.

Meanwhile, Asahi Rinka, after arriving at a restaurant, ordered the meal she liked and began eating by herself.

Sitting across from her, Esashi Ie Takuya's gaze occasionally fell upon Asahi Rinka.

Ever since Asahi Rinka transferred to Sakuragi High School, Esashi Ie Takuya had been deeply infatuated with her. Just a single glance at her charming face would make Esashi Ie Takuya stare blankly for a long time.

However, whenever he saw Asahi Rinka and Hojo Saki Rei together, his mood would inexplicably worsen.

"What's wrong? Don't you know what to say? Or are you just deceiving me, and your goal is just to have a meal with me?"

"If that's the case, then your goal has been achieved."

"Since we are classmates, I won't dwell on it too much."

"However, the matter of you planning to speak ill of Rei-kun in front of me, we need to settle that properly."

Just as Esashi Ie Takuya was still staring intently at the pretty face in front of him, a cold and indifferent voice came from Asahi Rinka's mouth.

In front of Hojo Saki Rei, she was always that gentle, cute, playful, and charming little fangirl.

But in front of others, especially those she had a very ordinary relationship with, she always appeared indifferent and aloof.

Boom!

With these words coming from Asahi Rinka's mouth, Esashi Ie Takuya, who had been staring blankly, also reacted.

"No, that's not it. Actually, I called you out because I really do have something to tell you."

"Asahi (student), do you know how Hojo Saki Rei came to school this morning?"

Esashi Ie Takuya quickly spoke.

"You already asked me this question once in the classroom."

Asahi Rinka continued to reply in a cold tone.

"Cough cough..."

Hearing Asahi Rinka say this, and how she always treated him very coldly.

But thinking that although they were classmates now, their relationship was just that of ordinary classmates. In fact, Asahi Rinka had never proactively spoken a single word to him.

Wanting Asahi Rinka to treat him the way she treated Hojo Saki Rei was simply impossible in a short period of time.

"That was my oversight, please forgive me, Asahi (student)."

Pretending to cough, Esashi Ie Takuya quickly apologized to Asahi Rinka.

"Don't waste time, hurry up and say it. After you're done, I need to go back to the classroom to study."

Seeing him like this, Asahi Rinka continued.

As for Esashi Ie Takuya, feeling the difference in how Asahi Rinka treated him compared to Hojo Saki Rei, although he knew the reason, he still felt very uncomfortable inside.

Therefore, after hearing Asahi Rinka say this, he didn't intend to delay any longer.

"Actually, Hojo Saki Rei drove to school this morning."

Esashi Ie Takuya stopped right there after saying this.

"Drove here?"

Hearing this first sentence from Esashi Ie Takuya, Asahi Rinka was clearly startled.

Asahi Rinka couldn't be clearer about Hojo Saki Rei's circumstances.

He came from the countryside, and recently, in order to make a living and earn a little more money, he had been working as a tutor.

But even with tutoring, the money he earned could only make his life a little more comfortable, allowing him not to live as poorly as before.

However, when it came to Hojo Saki Rei buying a car or something similar, that money wasn't even close.

Of course, paying a down payment might be possible.

Therefore, Esashi Ie Takuya's words immediately left Asahi Rinka a bit bewildered. Could it be that Rei-kun had bought a car?

Thinking of this, she also felt it wasn't impossible.

It's just that if Hojo Saki Rei had really bought a car himself, Esashi Ie Takuya wouldn't have needed to say something like this.

"Could it be that something happened behind Rei-kun buying a car?"

Asahi Rinka could only think this way.

"No need to think about it, Asahi (student). The car Hojo Saki Rei drove to school today, you probably aren't too unfamiliar with it, because that car wasn't something he just bought, but the car Yuta Minako Sensei used to drive."

Just as Asahi Rinka was still wondering what was going on, Esashi Ie Takuya spoke again.

And this time, his words were a bombshell.

However, upholding her trust in Hojo Saki Rei, Esashi Ie Takuya's words only caused Asahi Rinka to feel a bit of doubt internally, and she didn't think too much about it.

"And then?"

"Does this have something to do with why you called me here today? Is there something wrong with Rei-kun driving Teacher's car?"

Asahi Rinka asked.

After all, driving someone else's car or something similar, there wasn't actually anything wrong with that.

Seeing Asahi Rinka a bit stunned, Esashi Ie Takuya felt a surge of satisfaction, thinking that Asahi Rinka should be able to guess that Hojo Saki Rei and Yuta Minako Sensei had a close relationship.

Thinking this, he suddenly had a misconception that Asahi Rinka might, because of this matter, associate it with more things that could possibly happen.

But the next moment, he heard Asahi Rinka's question again.

For a moment, Esashi Ie Takuya felt a sense of powerlessness, as if he had gathered strength for so long, held back for so long, but in the end, his punch landed on cotton.