
What good would it do if I could understand Japanese? But I don't know the basics.
I want Miyuki to teach me.
After resisting the urge to tear through the math exam paper, I completed all the multiple choice questions and dropped my head onto the table.
There are still five more tests, so it's better to take a break and prepare for the next test than to keep wasting my time on this test.
Well, since I was bad at learning from the start, I will definitely fail.
*dong*! *dong*!
I who was asleep moved my body as soon as the bell rang.
When I did, the female student on my right looked at me and giggled.
My eyes are blurry, and the mark that my arm left on my cheek must be funny to look at.
"Is that funny to you?"
He hesitated for a moment because of my awkward manner of speaking, but he slightly nodded.
“No... Sorry about that. Traces on your face. You must be very sleepy. Do you want some gum?”
Recently because I now had a more docile appearance, other students who would have avoided me in the past started talking to me.
I smacked my lips like a tired person and extended a hand forward.
"Give me one.”
"OKAY. please."
She timidly extended her hand.
When I started chewing gum, I realized that it was the taste of blueberries.
Have I ever eaten blueberries before?
Provided it tastes good.
So I thank the girl.
"thank you. Let's make friends from now on.”
After hearing that, his face became pondering.
It seems like he misunderstood something... Whatisit?
There's no way she thinks that I told her let's be friends meant to do bad things to her, right?
As I was thinking about it, the middle-aged professor came and took my exam.
“Matsuda-kun's chat. You can't talk until all the tests are collected.
"Yes sir."
Maybe because I was obedient recently, but prof's gaze was very friendly.
But he looked at my test scores, I felt he would curse out of frustration, so I was a bit worried.
Time off after all tests are completed completely.
I made a chin move towards Tetsuya, who was staring intently at the book about.
"Yo, Tetsuya."
"Yes?"
"Are you doing well?"
“Kurasa... I get about half of it.”.
This jerk is not someone who is good at learning.
That's why he had a plot in Tokiaka where he was taught by Miyuki.
“Getting half right is pretty good. Somewhat unexpected?”
"I don't think it's unexpected ... If there's anything I think it's a little on the bad side?"
“Then since I've guessed all the answers, do you think my head is empty?”
“No... I don't speak with that intent. Sorry."
After Miyuki told me to be friends with Tetsuya at the nurse's office, I started to have a little chat with Tetsuya.
I'm obviously not apologizing.
Even so, I feel like Tetsuya hates me less than before.
I thought it was because I stopped bullying her every day and talking to her, but when I talked to her, it made my blood boil.
I hate him keeping his hair messy, even during the summer.
But I will be patient, to improve my relationship with Miyuki.
When I looked up a little, I saw Miyuki discussing the test with her friends.
I don't have to look to know he's coming first.
**
"Did the test go well?"
ask the professor I met during the molestation incident.
I snorted before asking.
"Do you think I'm doing well?"
"Absolutely not."
“Then why do you ask if you already know the answer.”
Couldn't you be more honest. Today is the last day of cleaning, right?
"Yes." Yeah."
“I thought you'd give up after a few days, but was surprised to see you coming even on weekends. to be honest it's kinda scary.”
"Is that a compliment?"
“It was a sincere compliment. Keep up the good work to this day. Next semester, study hard, and do some extracurricular activities.”
Extracurricular? Of course I have to do it.
As soon as I get into my second year, I will join the Judo club that has one of the heroines, Renka.
Once he returns from a shoulder injury, Renka we have to deal with the bullies who joined his club... I want to see him soon.
"I'll think about this. The troubled student will now leave.
“So you know. All right, see you.”
"Can't you at least deny it a little." I muttered as I left the office, headed to the bathroom.
I met Miyuki on the street.
She hugged her books tightly as she walked, and smiled brightly when she saw me.
“Halo, Matsuda-kun.”
I feel like he shows me his smile more often, so I feel pretty good.
“You greeted me this morning. You did it again?”
"Am I not allowed?"
“Not that, but annoying to have to accept it constantly.”
“It's not too difficult to say hello. As I talk more with Matsuda-kun, the more you feel like you are from a different world."
"Do you think so?"
"See this. Being sarcastic again. Try to correct that attitude. Did you do a good test?"
"Are you seriously asking me that?"
“Ah. Of course not.”
As bad as I was at studying, it was just a bad prejudice.
Of course I bombed the test.
But I think we're close enough now?
If we talk like this.
Should I try asking now? In reality, if I didn't ask now, I would never have another chance.
I scratched the back of my head, and slowly asked Miyuki, who had a blank look.
"Yo, Hanazawa."
"Yes?"
“Maybe... Can you teach me?”
"Huh…? Teach...?”
His already large eyes widened to double.
He was unable to speak for a while, but he saw my serious expression and also became serious.
“That's commendable... But are you sincere?”
I'm sincere.
You think about it too. Summer holidays are long.
Without a mentor to keep me on the right path for 2 months, what do you think I would do?
I'll be friends with people who are bad influences, smoke and drink again. Typical disruptive things.
And after the break is over, there's a good chance I'll come back as Matsuda the scum once again.
Consider these complex factors.
I'm a little smart. I can at least figure out this much factor.
“T-No... Not the payment that matters... Does that midterm exam traumatize you?”
“Ya, yes. Never mind.I'm sincere yet you make fun of me. It's very disturbing."
As I passed Miyuki while ignoring her, she quickly approached and spoke.
“A-I'm not making fun of you. I was just thinking about it. Why did you leave?"
I stood still and faced Miyuki again.
"Then you're gonna do it?"
“I just told you that I was thinking about it. One of Matsuda-kun's problems is that he has no patience. So just wait.”
"How long?"
"Matsuda-kun."
"alright. I just have to wait.”
I complained while leaning against the wall.
I waited about a minute in a leaning position.
Then Miyuki, who was thinking deeply in a somewhat downcast position, asked me a question.
"Are you sure that you'll take it seriously?"
"Looks."
“Tell me for sure. I don't want to waste my time on someone who doesn't want to grow.”
"What do you think? Do you think I'll work well? Think objectively.”
“Why did I become the one to think about it? Matsuda-kun has to ask himself.”
He's not flinching at all.
I stood tall in the hall, and looked at Miyuki.
"I'll do it right."
"Is that so…? That's good."
He did think for a while, but surprisingly accepted it easily.
I stopped myself from smiling and then asked.
"Where are we meeting? Should I visit you?”
“Hm... I want to meet you in the middle... Where do you live Matsuda-kun?”
“Bottom of Nerimagu.”
"Is that so…? It's closer than I thought ...? Should we meet at a cafe near the middle? We have to stay in the library so..”.
I guess he'd rather die than invite me to his house...
“Don't you also have to stay in the cafe?”
“Yeah, I think so. Hm... I don't want to meet in the park because it's hot outside..”.
“If we look at the map and it's close enough, why don't you just come? My house will be empty.”
"Huh…? That's a little... Your parents will also be there..”.
"They're dead."
“….”
As I spoke as if to say it was no big deal, Miyuki shut her mouth tightly.
His pupils shook like an earthquake and I knew he looked confused.
“Ma-sorry.. i..”.
“What made you apologize. I don't even care. It's been a long time that I don't remember their faces anymore.”
“Ma-Matsuda-kun…! Can you... speak better..?”
The panic is funny.
“Just give me your Pad ID. We can talk about the details later. I have to clean the bathroom.”
“Ah... Alright... I understand..”.
"Then are you going to teach me?"
"Yes. I'll teach you. But you should really try. If you don't seem to take it seriously even a little, I'll stop teaching you.
"I understand."
Tetsuya would also ask Miyuki the same thing.
Miyuki would obviously accept it, and told me that the three of us would study together.
I'm a little disappointed because I won't be alone with Miyuki, but it doesn't matter.
Starting from the summer holidays, there will be a wide variety of plots.
I just have to be there in place of Tetsuya.
Or at least, be there as a group of three people.
I just have to make sure Tetsuya and Miyuki are not alone.
Tokiaka's early stages involve earning money that you will use later, or finding out info about the game.
Simply put, this is a tutorial.
I can say I just finished the tutorial.
Now it's time to start enjoying Tokiaka to the fullest.
**
“Wow... This house is amazing... Right? Tetsuya-kun.”
"Yes. It's very large..”.
Tetsuya and Miyuki were talking and laughing outside the main entrance.
We finally decided to meet at my house.
Tetsuya took tutoring sessions as I expected, and as a result I got two visitors.
I turned the AC to the max, put on my slippers, and got out of the living room.
I went through a stone path filled with weeds to open the door,
“Matsuda-kun! we're here!"
Miyuki yelling.
I chuckled and opened the front door.
And I looked at the two with interested gazes.
“There's a bell, so why are you yelling? Are you coming? Tetsuya.”
As I moved my chin towards Tetsuya, he awkwardly raised one hand.
“Halo, Matsuda.”
I swear it from the inside as I move my body to the side.
"Lake in."
As I said that, Miyuki stepped inside the house with a cheerful expression.
Miyuki's clothes today are T-shirts, and skirts that are up to the ankle length.
Every time he walked, it showed me his delicate, pale ankles that excited me.
"Where should we go?"
Miyuki turned and asked.
I was walking with Tetsuya, when I came to my senses and answered.
"If kai follows the path, you'll see the living room."
“Shouldn't homeowners usually take the lead? Also Matsuda-kun, aren't you taking care of the weeds?”
"Do I really have to do it?"
“It was very similar to Matsuda-kun. But…"
Miyuki cut herself and looked towards the flower garden.
Upon seeing the withered plant, he shuddered and scolded me.
“Matsuda-kun…! Why did you leave them like this? They're all dying..!”
Dying up? Aren't they all dead?
“Then what should I do with them? Throw them away?”
“That's not what I said…! Why was the sprinkler left like that?”
"Because I don't use it?"
“I really can't understand you at all..”
Miyuki, who was looking around, found a sprinkler can outside and headed there.
He meticulously washed the water supplies and checked the condition of the plants.
It felt strange, as if she was a boyfriend who had come to live together.
If only I could do something to this insect standing next to me, I would feel like I would have fun.
"What are you doing? Come in.”
"Ah, okay."
I went to the living room with Tetsuya and started preparing the table where we were going to study.