Survive in Azure Files

"If it's possible, I'd like to trouble you."

"I understand."

Sakurako considered her words carefully: "I don't think Hanako-san is a suspicious bad person. However, it is entirely her own choice to fall into this situation."

She seemed to have said nothing, yet it seemed as if everything was already in her words.

Then, Sakura stood up and said politely, "If possible, please let me take you out."

"Well, that's good work."

After being escorted out of the cathedral by Sakurako Rei, I did not delay any longer and headed towards the cram school with all kinds of emotions in my mind.

Chapter 12 Tutoring Daily

Sitting on the podium in the cram school classroom, looking at Hanako and Azusa's test papers, I couldn't help but fall into deep silence.

First of all, the difficulty of the second-grade test paper is similar to that of the first-grade test paper, which means that for students in the current grade, as long as they attend classes regularly, they can pass the test stably.

Secondly, Trinity’s exams are scored on a 100-point scale, with 60 points considered a pass, and the same applies to subsequent make-up exams.

Then the problem is coming.

How could someone do so badly on such a simple test?

Hanako's score was only in the single digits, or even just one point.

Even if I had chosen one answer for all the multiple-choice questions, my score wouldn't have been so horrible, right? ?

Moreover, what is most worthy of reflection is that Hanako did not hand in a blank paper, but filled the entire test paper with answers, yet she perfectly avoided almost all the correct answers and only symbolically answered one multiple-choice question correctly.

Combined with the information provided by Sakurako, which seemed ambiguous at first glance, there seems to be only one possibility left.

I looked down and saw the girl who was answering Azusa's questions with a calm smile, but I felt even more puzzled in my heart.

Why did Hanako deliberately fail the exam?

Also, is disrupting school order really her interest or hobby?

Or rather.

Is Hanako doing this just to drop out of school?

But why is this?

Noticing my gaze, Hanako raised her head, met my gaze, and then said in surprise:

"Teacher? What's wrong? You look at me like you want to see me naked... Oh, are you trying to teach me that aspect of knowledge? But that's not within the scope of the make-up exam, okay?"

As she spoke, the girl with blushing cheeks looked at me with pitiful eyes, but licked her lips, making them look even more charming.

...Let me take back what I said before. Hanako definitely has an interest in this area.

As the one being teased, before I could figure out how to respond, someone else got anxious before me -

"Sex...sex is not allowed! Death penalty!"

Xiaochun shouted in shame and anger.

"Ah, what are you talking about, Koharu-chan?" Hanako asked with a smile, "Do you want to learn about this too?"

"I, I didn't! Please stop talking nonsense!"

Having no idea what the two were talking about, Zi tilted her head and asked her own question: "I don't quite understand, but why do you need to learn knowledge beyond the scope of the make-up exam? Is it because you can already guarantee that you will pass the make-up exam?"

"Of course!"

Xiaochun answered subconsciously, but soon realized it and her cheeks turned red with anger: "No! I already said it! I don't want to learn this kind of thing!"

Hanako smiled meaningfully and said ambiguously, "Well, who knows?"

Looking at the noisy appearance of her classmates in the cram school, Hifumi, the head of the club, breathed a sigh of relief and showed a relieved expression.

I think it would be better not to tell her Hanako and Azusa’s real test scores for the time being, so as not to affect her study state.

Unlike Hanako, although the accuracy rate of Azusa's test paper was also extremely low, at least one could see that he had done it seriously, and he barely reached double digits.

However, it is also obvious that Zi’s foundation is extremely weak.

Except for the ancient language part which was passable, almost everything else was a mess, and the scores for the multiple-choice questions were all from resigning myself to fate after trying hard and ultimately failing.

One can't help but wonder what Zi's previous school taught and how he was able to successfully transfer to Trinity.

Even if you are a transfer student, according to the rules and regulations of Trinity, you still need to take an entrance exam, right?

If you think about it carefully, Zi's personal situation is also full of unknown mysteries.

In short, if she wants to improve to the level where she can cope with the make-up exam, she must cram.

Even with her current enthusiasm for learning, it is still unrealistic to expect her to pass the first make-up exam in less than a week.

All I can do is to help her make a more reasonable study plan and try to find time to give her more private lessons.

Before that, I have to find out what's wrong with Hanako, ask her why she deliberately failed the exam, and find a way to solve it.

When I think of this, I feel that the burden on me is getting heavier.

Fortunately, Hifumi is here. Not only do I not have to worry about her, but her gentle and kind personality can heal me in return. She is simply an angel.

Just make sure she doesn't miss the make-up exam again.

As for the last Xiaochun...

Although I still didn't completely believe it, since she claimed that she had hidden her abilities, and the test she took was indeed a second-grade test, and she said there was nothing she didn't understand, I thought there shouldn't be any big problems.

Even if Xiaochun is still trying to be brave until now, with her current enthusiasm for studying hard, she has the foundation to successfully enter Trinity. As long as she is not really stupid, she should at least get a decent grade to live up to the boast she made yesterday, right?

Of course, just in case, I have to let Xiaochun take the first-grade test again so that I can have a general idea of ​​her situation.

After considering the strategies for dealing with different students in the cram school, I called Zi up alone and started to analyze her wrong answers in science subjects.

You can't expect me, an amnesiac outsider, to find time to learn the history, geography, and ancient language of Kivotos to the point where I can teach the locals in addition to my busy work.

However, subjects such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, which are regarded as common sense and have no obvious differences in the examination scope, at least in Trinity, are still no problem for me.

What surprised me was that Zi learned very quickly. Although she had almost no basic knowledge, as long as I explained it to her clearly, she would understand it immediately.

Although there are still many deficiencies that need to be made up, Zi's outstanding qualifications and positive attitude make me confident that he can successfully pass the supplementary examination within three chances.

and so……

The key point, after all, is Hanako.

Time passed quickly. I marked the key points for Zi and told her to complete the example questions. If she had any questions, she could ask on momotalk. Then, seeing that it was getting dark, I announced the end of today's activities.

After briefly discussing the situation with Hifumi who stayed behind, I returned to Xialai.

After dinner, I received an unexpected message:

Hanako: Hello, teacher.

Hanako: I’m Hanako, and this is the first time I’m sending a message to my teacher.

Hanako: Thank you again for your guidance, teacher.

Looking at this greeting that came a day late, I fell into deep thought again.

Chapter 13 I Think I'm a Gentleman

From a rational point of view, it is not difficult to guess the reason why Hanako sent the message at this time.

Mostly in the afternoon, I gave her a strange look after reading the test paper, and my attitude of only asking Zi to come up for guidance made her notice it.

I think I have discovered that she failed the exam on purpose...

That's why you can't hold back your passion that has long been aroused by my charm. Give up on trying to attract my attention by keeping me in suspense and instead take the initiative to attack!

I couldn't help but sigh. In this battle of fighting spirit and patience, I was ultimately the better choice.

After all, I have dozens of beautiful girls with different styles in my address book, but I can't find another super handsome and gentle young man like me even if I search the entire Kivotos.

I didn't deliberately leave Hanako out, I replied to the message immediately.

Me: Me too, please give me more advice.

Hanako: Hmm~

Hanako: Also, I have something I want to trouble you with, teacher.

Hanako: I don't understand a few questions, so I would like to ask the teacher to give me some tutoring or something.

Hanako: Teacher, do you have time?

Me: Of course. Are you available to take a photo now?

As soon as the message was sent, I suddenly frowned and realized that what I said was not good.

But just as I was about to add some explanation, Hanako got angry before I could.

Hanako: Huh?

Hanako: Are you asking me for payment?

Hanako: Oh my! I didn't expect the teacher to be such a bold and straightforward type.

I really want to retort loudly, how could I be that kind of person?

However, thinking of the secret photo album in my mobile phone, I couldn't help feeling guilty and hesitated for a few seconds.

It was after just a few seconds of silence.

Hanako: ...Huh? It's true?

Me: I didn’t! Don’t talk nonsense!

Hanako: Hehe~ Let’s just leave it at that~

Hanako: As for the problem, let’s talk about it when we meet tomorrow~

Hanako: Let's meet secretly before the tutoring starts without telling anyone else.

...Why do you add the heart symbol between the lines?!

I immediately became alert and strongly suspected that the other party was hinting at something, but unfortunately I had no evidence.

No matter how much the conversation with Hanako stirred up in my heart, she never sent me any new messages after that, let alone the selfie I was looking forward to.

This made me feel somewhat lost, but it also confirmed my previous thoughts.

Urawa Hanako is definitely the type that I cannot handle at my current level.

If you are not careful, you will be played around by her...

She may not be a bad person, but she may be a bad woman.

That night, I managed to fall asleep a little later than usual, but I still got up early the next day. After briefly dealing with some official business, I went to fulfill the promise I made to Hanako.

No matter what, as a counselor of the cram school club, I shoulder the expectations of Nagisa and Mika. Even though I know that Hanako is eyeing me covetously and might want to sneak away under the guise of cram school, I still have a duty to fulfill and can only pretend I don't know and accept it with tears, silently preparing myself mentally to sacrifice my reputation.

I arrived earlier than the agreed time. Just as I lowered my head to take out my phone to contact Hanako, a voice with a slightly higher tone but still with a hint of smile came over:

"Teacher, I'm here~"

I looked in the direction of the sound and was stunned.

At this time of year, we are getting closer to summer, so the temperature is gradually rising.

Even in Trinity, where the climate is relatively cool and pleasant, walking without any shelter under the scorching sun, one can still feel that summer is approaching.

However, I still cannot understand Hanako's behavior at this moment——

I saw the girl with pink hair and green eyes, who looked pure and quiet, sitting on the table inside a white marble fountain. She had her back to the water bowl, closed the open book on her knees, and was looking at me with a smile.

The most important thing is that she took off her snow-white socks and small leather shoes, immersed her pair of delicate and soft jade feet like exquisite porcelain into the pool, and moved them back and forth, creating ripples in the clear water.

My throat moved involuntarily, and I felt deeply saddened.

How can we be so unethical and waste precious water resources?

At least tell me first so I can bring some water containers...