Survive in Azure Files

I secretly broke into a cold sweat.

I will naturally take responsibility for Baizi and everyone in the future. So I am not a scumbag, and I am not lying. That's it.

I found an excuse to get rid of the increasingly obedient Bai Zi, and I couldn't wait to take out the card to confirm the newly acquired power.

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Smelting Power: [Road Car That Opens Up the Road]

Description: You can designate a [road bike] type vehicle as a carrier, granting [wear resistance], [terrain tolerance], [car skill enhancement], [speed increase], [physical energy consumption reduction] characteristics, and can use the ritual to replace the carrier

Source: Sand Wolf White Son Raiders Success

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New type.

Unlike the powers I had obtained before, this one doesn't work on me, but on certain types of items...

Without hesitation, I chose the car given to me by Bai Zi, the White Wolf, as the carrier.

A flash of light passed by, and the appearance of the road bike remained unchanged.

However, after only a simple test, the power displayed by the White Wolf was enough to surprise me——

"Baizi! Let's ride back together!"

"Eh? Are you okay?"

"Don't worry!" I grabbed the handlebars of the White Wolf and declared loudly, "As long as Baizi loves me, I can ride it anywhere!"

"sensei!"

It was indeed thanks to Bai Zi’s love that I completed the return journey easily.

I said goodbye to Baizi reluctantly in the residential area.

Chapter 9: Hoshino must like me!

When I returned to Hoshino's house and changed my shoes at the entrance, I suddenly remembered the video I saw two days ago.

Imitating the passages in it, I said to myself:

"I am back."

To my surprise, a somewhat mocking voice sounded:

"Oh~ Then I should say this at this time: Welcome back~"

Wearing an apron and thick cotton gloves, Hoshino walked out of the kitchen and looked at me with a smile:

"Should I eat first, take a shower first, or take a nap first?"

I was a little surprised. I thought that given Hoshino's schedule, she would probably be catching up on sleep at this time. I didn't expect that she wasn't asleep and was even making dinner.

But there are more important things to worry about than this.

"How can this be considered a nap?"

I even raised my hand to check the time on my watch.

Nap expert Hoshino corrected: "Don't be constrained by common sense. As long as you want, you can take a nap anytime and anywhere~"

Although I didn't quite understand, I still pretended to understand: "I see, that's how it is. I'm going to go take a shower first. I've been riding with Baizi all afternoon, and I'm still sweaty."

As I spoke, I strode towards the bathroom and passed by Hoshino. I didn't notice that Hoshino's expression changed slightly, and the lazy smile on his face faded a lot in an instant.

After the sound of running water was heard in the bathroom, Hoshino's yellow and blue eyes were still staring in my direction.

Finally, Hoshino turned and walked towards the kitchen, muttering:

"...and Shirako...?"

The other end.

After taking a shower, I soaked in the bathtub and felt that the interaction that happened earlier in the entrance hall was quite like that of a newlywed couple.

The petite and lovely young wife prepared dinner at home and greeted her husband who came home from work after a hard day's work. The atmosphere was warm and sweet...

What should I name my second child with Hoshino?

However, thinking about the good things I did with Bai Zi this afternoon, I think this script needs to be slightly modified -

The wife could never imagine that her husband did not go to work at all, but went to have a tryst with his schoolmate, and worked out until he was exhausted and sweating profusely...

hiss.

The guilt increased slightly.

But the pleasure has increased significantly!

After taking a bath, the fatigue from the high-intensity exercise in the afternoon seemed to be all gone. I came to the dining table refreshed and had dinner with Hoshino.

Then I looked at the two boxes of heated supermarket bento on the table, but the labels that said "Sale Price 480 Yen" were still on, and I began to doubt my life.

I looked confusedly at Hoshino who was still dressed as if he was cooking.

Hoshino also responded with a puzzled expression:

"What's wrong? Don't you like pork chop bento? Then I'll exchange my fried chicken bento with you."

"It's not that I don't like it... I thought you would cook it yourself."

Hearing this, Xingye touched the back of his head, looking embarrassed: "Ah~ I did think so~ but I gave up because it was more troublesome than I thought."

This fits the reason why Hoshino gives people the impression of being lazy.

By the way, even though it was just a supermarket bento, it was much more delicious than I expected.

After dinner, Hoshino packed his equipment and prepared to go out on patrol, and I asked Hoshino to go with me.

There is no special reason, I just want to experience Hoshino's daily work firsthand and get to know the general terrain of the surrounding area.

Hoshino seemed a little surprised by this, but agreed.

So Hoshino and I walked side by side on the deserted and quiet streets, chatting idly.

"It's been a long time since I patrolled with others."

Hoshino sighed like this.

"Aren't you going to call the others?"

"Everyone has other things to do. Abydos is busy now, so I just did this on my own initiative... Well, I'm used to it. I couldn't sleep anyway, so I just went out for a walk."

As Hoshino spoke, he began to make excuses as if he was embarrassed about his behavior.

Obviously, contrary to what she said, Hoshino insisted on patrolling at night, all for the sake of protecting Abydos.

"I see, Hoshino is really amazing."

Hearing my praise, Hoshino acted a little strange and grabbed his forearm nervously:

"Sensei~ You've picked the wrong person to say something like that to an old man like me."

I just smiled and didn't say anything.

After a while.

Hoshino said in a nonchalant tone:

"Come to think of it, do sensei and Shirako also talk in this way?"

This question leaves me somewhat unsure how to answer:

"Ah? Ah. Um, am I talking too frivolously?"

"...No. It's just that Shirako and everyone else are all innocent and lovely children."

Hoshino said leisurely: "I think if it were them, they would have a very cute reaction when they heard sensei say such things~ After all, sensei helped everyone, we should all be grateful to sensei."

I remained silent, feeling that the topic was taking an increasingly strange direction and the atmosphere was becoming more subtle.

And Hoshino continued to say:

"Speaking of which, sensei and Shirako went out to play together this afternoon, right? Hmm..."

Hoshino suddenly stopped.

I took two more steps forward and stopped, turned sideways, and looked at the expressionless Hoshino, feeling more and more uneasy.

However, Hoshino's expressionless face only lasted for a short while, as if I was hallucinating.

Xingye scratched his face and said awkwardly:

"I'm sorry, sensei, I said something weird. Beating around the bush doesn't suit me, so I'll just be frank.

"Sensei, allow me to make this self-indulgent request: I hope you can keep your distance from Baizi and the other members of the Countermeasures Committee.

"There is no reason. It's just my selfish motive. So sensei doesn't need to give any answer, and there's no need to take it too seriously."

It dawned on me, this is how it is, I completely understood -

Hoshino is definitely in love with me!

No, it can’t be considered as love, it’s just that I have a good impression and feel that I care about you.

I didn't expect that the lazy Hoshino would be jealous, and would express his dissatisfaction in such an awkward way. His cuteness increases dramatically!

Hoshino! I have sensed your desire, and I understand your love.

I immediately raised my right hand and pledged sincerely:

"Don't worry, Bai Zi, I, and everyone else will only have an ordinary teacher-student relationship."

Hoshino looked at me quietly, finally nodded and hummed softly.

The next day, early in the morning.

Inside the Abydos campus, in a small forest where no one would normally set foot.

Bai Zi, who had just finished her morning run, had a flushed face and a dazed look in her eyes. She cried adorably in my arms:

"Sen, sensei, at least let me wipe the sweat off with a towel first..."

But I rejected Bai Zi with dignity:

"That's not necessary. It's better to be like this now."

This is the typical master-disciple relationship of our Kivotos.

I have a clear conscience!

Chapter 10 Chai Guan Ramen Noodles

After spending some time in the grove with the young Bai Zi, I went to the activity room alone.

The reason why he said alone was, firstly, that Bai Zi had to take a shower first, and secondly, it was to avoid suspicion.

Although Bai Zibing is pure and virtuous, and a teacher who is upright and indifferent to women, I am afraid that Xingye will misunderstand her.

I opened the door of the activity room and saw Ayane studying seriously, while Hoshino was sleeping soundly on Nomiya's lap. Nomiya was holding an ear pick and gently cleaning Hoshino's ears.

"Good morning, sensei~"

"Good morning, everyone. Aren't Shirako and Serika here today?"

I asked as I found an empty seat and sat down.

Ayane pushed her glasses and answered seriously, "Shiroko-senpai has the habit of jogging in the morning, so he should be here soon. As for Serika, she said she won't come today."

Nomiya followed up by saying, "Today is a free school day, so attendance is not mandatory. But then again, it seems like Serika-chan has been disappearing a lot lately."

They probably all went to work.

However, Qinxiang specifically told me not to tell other members of the countermeasures committee about her part-time job.

I keep my promise and remain silent.

"Does sensei know something?"