In the anime, cultivating a girlfriend starts from childhood

Seeing that Ryosuke knew something about the Jade Dragon Flag, Saito took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

Then he said seriously: "This year's Yulong Banner has opened a national midfield. This is a request that I and some old friends made to the organizers of the competition, and it has been approved."

Ryosuke and Himura looked at each other, then continued to look at the old man in front of them.

It seems that Saito's status in the modern kendo world is a little higher than imagined.

This national-level competition system added an extra venue just because of his request, which is not easy.

Saito's tone softened as he explained, "I care about Kyouya. He is my last disciple and my most talented disciple. He cares too much about the school clubs. It is his long-cherished wish to win a team award for the school's kendo club to repay his predecessors."

"Kyouya is very strong among his peers, but he could have gone further in last year's team competition, but unfortunately he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament."

"This is what I planned to do after seeing how frustrated he was on the court last year."

"But Ryosuke, after seeing you, I know that I seem to have done unnecessary things. But it doesn't matter, I am also looking forward to your performance in the arena."

Saito said, put down his teacup, stood up and bowed to Himura.

"Thank you for your hospitality. I'll take my leave now."

The master and disciple escorted Saito out of the bamboo forest together.

"I didn't expect this day to come so soon, Ryosuke." Himura sighed.

He knew that Ryosuke wanted to win a national championship to prove himself, and as a teacher, he also had confidence in Ryosuke.

Ryosuke nodded, thinking to himself.

I can finally prove myself to my sister.

"Come on, Ryosuke, the competition is still about two months away, let me help you with special training." Himura smiled gently.

"Master, don't you have confidence in me?" Hiratsuka Ryosuke was a little surprised.

He and Kyoya Takamachi fought many times later.

After becoming familiar with the opponent's moves, he even found it easier and easier to fight. This minister was a seeded player who had made it to the national competition in the individual competition.

Comparing myself with people of the same age, I think my strength can be considered as that of a national competition level player, right?

"Ryosuke, you must know that there are always people who are better than you. This world has never lacked geniuses. You are very strong, but you still can't relax. Practicing swords is also practicing your mind. A true strong man will always have the heart of an apprentice."

Himura Shinta warned earnestly.

He would not say what he really thought because he had not beaten this disciple in a long time and his hands were itching to do so.

After all, he is just a chef now and has a job.

A strong man I know is a fighter.

No matter how indifferent Himura Shinta usually appears, he never forgets that he is a swordsman.

Hiratsuka Ryosuke's heart trembled when he heard this.

Yes, have the consecutive victories blinded my eyes and made me give up moving forward?

Master is right, learning never ends.

Ryosuke nodded firmly, bowed and said, "Then I'll leave it to you, Master!"

Upon hearing this, Himura Shinta smiled from the bottom of his heart and said with full enthusiasm: "Okay, this is how you should be my disciple. I will formulate the most rigorous training plan for you and ensure that you will be able to dominate the Jade Dragon Flag competition in the future!"

Chapter 76: She smokes, drinks, drives fast and beats people, but she is a good girl

Time flies and it is already early July.

The sky in July is clear even at dusk.

In the sunset, a luxury sports car is speeding on the Keiyo Expressway.

Ryosuke Hiratsuka sat in the passenger seat, looking out the window at the fiery clouds rising in the distant sky.

Over the past month.

In addition to receiving regular special training from Himura, Hiratsuka Ryosuke also...

It was the release of "Four Lies" that caused the Fuzugawa editorial department to receive a bunch of razor blades.

Apart from that, nothing special happened, just some trivial daily routine.

Man lives in time, and life is in constant continuity.

In fact, every ordinary day we spend is a series of miracles.

"Liang-chan, is this because you're going home and you're feeling homesick?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka, who was driving, caught a glimpse of Ryosuke next to her looking thoughtful out of the corner of her eye, and asked with a smile in a relaxed tone.

In the past, every time Ryosuke went back to Chiba, he would sleep in the car.

This time, she looked like she was worried about something, and the observant Shizuka Hiratsuka noticed this.

"Why does Sister Shizue plan to attend Yukinoshita Haruno's birthday party?"

Today, Ryosuke finally raised the doubts in his heart.

After all, this kind of banquet is held every year, and there are people living in Chiba County.

My sister has never come home at a time like this before, after all, the Obon Festival is coming soon.

In recent years, Ryosuke would return to Chiba Prefecture every year during the Obon Festival and New Year.

"The old man asked me to take you back." Hiratsuka Shizuka said lightly.

When Ryosuke heard this, his brows twitched slightly, and he felt a little surprised.

Father?

The man who always exudes the majesty of a lion and rarely smiles on his face.

It may be because Mrs. Hiratsuka's death is closely related to Ryosuke.

As a result, when Ryosuke Hiratsuka was a child, he did not have much communication with his father at home.

This time, it was his father who specifically asked his sister to take him home. What was the reason?

This time when Shizuka Hiratsuka returned to Chiba Prefecture, she drove very slowly.

But Tokyo is too close to Chiba.

Even though she had slowed down, time passed.

On the distant horizon, the main body of Chiba city has gradually emerged.

……

Chiba Prefecture.

A traditional Japanese-style courtyard sits at the foot of the mountain.

This is the residence of the leader of the largest Yakuza organization in Chiba Prefecture - the Hiratsuka family.

Shizuka Hiratsuka pushed open the courtyard door and walked into the courtyard one after another with Ryosuke.

In the courtyard, the rockery is arranged in an orderly manner.

The bamboo deer guard beside the pool made crisp impact sounds from time to time.

It can calm people's restless hearts in summer.

"Miss! Master! Welcome home!" A loud roar with full energy broke the silence.

A man in a black suit was pruning bushes in the yard.

When he saw the two men's faces clearly, he immediately bowed.

Hiratsuka Shizuka waved her hand casually, "Just continue doing your own thing and don't worry about us."

"Yes!" The unknown younger brother immediately stood up and returned to the bushes like a sophisticated robot.

As soon as the brother and sister entered the house, they did not go to their own rooms, but walked to the living room together.

"Tsk, the old man is really too much. That's why I don't like this place."

Hiratsuka Shizuka sat next to Ryosuke, fiddling with the ends of her hair with her fingers, complaining with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Ryosuke didn't reply, but just sat upright on the ground.

That’s right, even if both of them have the last name Hiratsuka.

If I haven't been home for a long time, the first place I see my father is the living room.

It's like welcoming guests from afar.

The spacious Hiratsuka house in Chiba Prefecture is not as warm as the apartment in Tokyo.

The layout of the room is very simple, with a painting on the wall that reads "benevolence and righteousness".

Apart from a table in the middle, there was only a set of samurai armor and a sword rack by the wall.

dong dong dong~

Unhurried footsteps sounded outside the door.

wow~

Paper door slides.

The person who opened the door was a tall man wearing a pure black kimono, with his hair parted in a 3:7 ratio and a serious expression.

He walked over and sat opposite the brother and sister, and Hiratsuka Shizuka also temporarily put away his lazy look.

"Father." The brother and sister shouted in unison.

This man is none other than the ruthless "Lion" as he is called by the locals, and the current head of the Hiratsuka family - Hiratsuka Gen.

"Welcome home, Shizuka, Ryosuke."

Hiratsuka Gen's voice was deep and rich. He raised his eyelids and spoke in a muffled voice.

Then he turned to look at Ryosuke and asked calmly, "Ryosuke, I heard that you are writing a novel recently?"

Eh?

Why don’t you ask Sister Jing first?

Although it was a bit strange, Ryosuke understood the hidden meaning of his father's words, looked him in the eyes, and said seriously: "It's just a hobby, I won't forget my responsibilities."

Hiratsuka Gen nodded and didn't think too much about it.

He glanced at Shizuka Hiratsuka, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself, as if he was thinking about how to start the conversation.

Finally, he gave up thinking.

This strange scene caught Hiratsuka Shizuka's eye, making her a little dissatisfied. "Hey, old man, just say whatever you want to say. Why are you being so shy?"

Hiratsuka Gen sighed softly, as if he had given up something in his heart.

Has this day finally come?

This steady and serious man looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka with a hint of pity in his eyes.

His serious expression gradually became gentle.

Then he smiled, but it was a forced smile. "Xiao Jing, it doesn't matter. Even if no one wants you in the future, this will always be your home."

Shizuka Hiratsuka frowned, realizing that things didn't seem to be simple.

She had already noticed something since she asked about Ryosuke's recent situation.

Normally, when she gets home, her father always urges her to get married. Why is she acting so negative now?

Hiratsuka Gen said with some guilt: "Actually, I had already given up on finding a husband for you in the Kanto region."

"So some time ago, when I went to Kyoto to visit an old friend, I tried to find someone for you among your peers."

"When they first showed your photo, their eyes were filled with joy, but after they found out your name was Hiratsuka Shizuka, they all ran away so fast..."

Then Hiratsuka Gen cautiously probed: "Is there a possibility? I mean possibility. In the whole of Japan, there is no man in a family similar to ours who is willing to marry you."

After listening to this, Hiratsuka Shizuka's eyes seemed to lose their luster and her body gradually faded.

With his back to his father and brother, he hugged his knees and drew circles on the ground.

When Ryosuke Hiratsuka saw how pitiful his sister looked, he felt that his father was going a little too far.