I am a teacher at a girls' school in Tokyo

"Did something happen?" Naomi Hirakawa looked at Tetsuo Hirakawa's back as he went upstairs, then looked around.

Hirakawa Shiki nodded, "Definitely."

"That……"

"Just take care of his own affairs."

"..."

"Don't worry about it. He's not someone without a strong opinion."

"...That's right, Zhewen has been a sensible child since he was young."

……

……

After that, Tetsufumi Hirakawa stayed in his hometown in Akita for two days. During these two days, he basically stayed in his room, reading books and thinking about things.

As a teacher, there is Shinohara Shiori, Hisada Masaki... and many others.

Except for meal times, he basically stayed in the room.

So, on the third day, on the morning of August 8, Tetsufumi Hirakawa was kicked out of the house.

Literally kicked out of the house.

Looking at the morning light above his head, carrying his suitcase, Tetsufumi Hirakawa stood at the door. He looked back at the closed door and felt a little amused.

"You have been responsible for your own affairs since you were young. This time is no different. Your father and I will not care about you. As long as you think it through, you can do whatever you want."

"Also, Zhewen, we also know that there are some things you may not be able to tell us, and we can't do anything about it."

"If you really want to think things over and want to change your environment..."

"I think you should go out for a walk."

"After all, seeing your room door closed every day is quite annoying."

"..."

In this way, Tetsufumi Hirakawa was "kicked out of the house".

What else can I say…

Speechless.

But the truth is, even if he wasn't kicked out, Tetsufumi Hirakawa felt that he should have come out too.

Returning to Akita these days did allow him to stay away from Shinohara Shiori, giving him time and space to think alone.

But unfortunately, being locked in the room did not help much in the progress of the incident.

Resign? Reject Shinohara Shiori and never contact her again? What about the promise made to Hisada-sensei? Just pretend it didn't happen? Or just proceed as usual?

Tetsufumi Hirakawa really didn't know. He had no idea what to do. There were too many problems.

The confusing facts and chaotic thoughts are stuck in my heart like the headphone wire in my pocket, tied up in a bunch of knots.

He really wanted to talk to someone, but who could he talk to about something like this, something so taboo and ridiculous?

My parents are not good enough, Mr. Hisata is not good enough, and no one around me is good enough.

He couldn't say it.

So, excluding these people, who else could he look for?

"..."

Standing at the door of his house, Tetsufumi Hirakawa was indeed confused for a while, until he took out his mobile phone, prepared to buy a train ticket, and thought about where to go for a walk and relax, when he saw the place "Kyoto", he was stunned.

"..."

Finally, after standing at the door for a long time and thinking for a long time, Tetsufumi Hirakawa bought a Shinkansen ticket to Kyoto.

She wasn't the best choice, but Tetsufumi Hirakawa decided to give it a try.

And it’s not entirely because of her, it’s just that the scenery in Kyoto is indeed a good place to relax.

The last time I went there, I didn’t have a good time because of the wind band affairs.

……

……

The quaint city of Kyoto is quietly located in the Kyoto Basin in western Japan.

Two months have passed, and nothing seems to have changed here, except that the hydrangea blooming season has passed and the hydrangeas on the street are no longer visible.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa was walking and strolling on the streets of Kyoto.

The wind blowing in my face brought the sultry summer heat and brushed against my skin.

The sultry temperature was even higher than when he came here two months ago. Just like that, when Tetsufumi Hirakawa was tired, thirsty and wanted to drink water, he saw a convenience store in front of him, with bright lights on, in the night of Kyoto.

The lighting was as familiar as before.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa walked over.

……

……

"Welcome...to?!"

The clerk wearing a baseball cap standing behind the cash register in the convenience store gave a soft and pleasant welcome when he walked into the store.

But when he said the last syllable, his tone changed and his voice rose, sounding surprised.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa listened to the familiar accent and looked at the familiar face behind the cash register - neat bangs, well-behaved face, and the uniform of a convenience store employee.

Hazuki Reiya.

We met after two months.

"Long time no see, Hazuki-san."

This was the first sentence that Tetsufumi Hirakawa said after seeing her.

"……Who are you?"

This was the first sentence Ye Yue Li Ya said after recognizing him.

She curled her lips and adjusted her cap.

"Don't act like we know each other well, it's disgusting."

"..."

All I can say is, it's Ye Yue Li Ya, these familiar words.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa felt a little helpless.

Chapter 208: The Bank of the Uji River

"Your attitude is still as bad as ever. And it's a miracle you haven't been fired by the manager of this store for treating customers like this."

After a moment, Hirakawa Tetsufumi sighed and said to Hazuki Reiya.

Ye Yue Li Ya kept the same attitude and glanced at him.

"Of course we should be wary of people who come to chat with us without knowing where they are coming from."

"Am I coming from an unknown place?"

"Ah."

Tetsufumi Hirakawa took one last look at Reya Hazuki who nodded with certainty, then walked into the store, talking while walking towards the freezer.

"I helped you two months ago, but now, you've become someone of unknown origin?"

"..."

There was no reply.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa grabbed a glass of iced cola and walked back to the cashier.

"That person... um... an unknown creature, probably won't come back again."

Reiya Hazuki seemed reluctant as he scanned his Coke with the scanner.

“I haven’t seen it since.”

"Ah."

"150 yen."

"Ok."

Tetsufumi Hirakawa took out a 500 yen coin and handed it to her.

After taking it, Ye Yue Li Ya opened the drawer and gave him the change.

"Why are you bringing this up?"

"Just asking."

"Although... you did help me, and I thank you. But if you plan to take me to the hotel to do something obscene for you in exchange for your kindness, that's absolutely not allowed."

The strange content was spoken from Ye Yue Li Ya's mouth in a pleasant accent and calm tone.

"That's not what I meant at all." Tetsufumi Hirakawa took the change and picked up the Coke.

Hazuki Reiya stared at him suspiciously.

“This is a classic plot.”

"What's the 'classic'? Besides, I said I wouldn't do it."

Ye Yue Li Ya pouted and continued.

"I originally thought I could get away with it, but I didn't expect that even after two months, I couldn't escape this outcome."

"..."

This person really doesn't listen.

Hirakawa Tetsufumi stopped talking to her about this and opened his Coke and took a sip.

"laugh--"

"Gudu", a big mouthful of ice-cold cola slides down the esophagus, chilling the heart.

"Come to think of it, why did you come to Kyoto this time? Is it the wind band again?"

"No." After putting down the Coke, Tetsufumi Hirakawa shook his head.

"That is……"

"Looking for you."

"..."

"..."

"Don't get me wrong, it's just..." As the atmosphere in the store quickly quieted down, Tetsufumi Hirakawa explained, but it was too late.

He saw Ye Yue Li Ya looking at him with a perverted look. At the same time, she grabbed her own collar, took a half step back, looked alert, and spoke very quickly.

"Hey, so you really have bad intentions this time? Although you helped me, I also helped you answer the question about the wind band. I bought the towel I handed to you when you ran back in the rain with my own money from the store."

"Besides, no matter what, I won't agree to it just because of two days. Even if you are willing, I can't resist..."

"...If that's the case, my opinion seems to be completely useless. The more I resist, the more I might arouse your evil taste."

"For example, imagining the picture of pressing me under you, and I keep insulting you. Who knows what your sexual fetish is like."

When Ye Yue Li Ya said this, his face became worse and worse. Finally, he looked dejected and gave up, and lowered his hand from his collar.

"Alright, alright. Since I can't resist, there's nothing I can do. Since I helped you, can you be gentler? I'm afraid of pain."

"..."

Even after two months, Hazuki Reiya still had a bad temper and liked to say nonsense - and her Kansai accent was still pleasant - Hirakawa Tetsufumi was no longer surprised by this after the brief contact after their reunion and was too lazy to refute her.

He drank a few sips of Coke, and when the voices in his ears stopped completely, he put down the can and spoke solemnly.