Why do they take Tokyo's boyfriend rental seriously?

Chapter 4 Holding Hands

"what?"

Seeing her trying to keep him, Sugawara Ryuichi's impatience was dispelled, and he even felt his heart beating a little faster, but he still wondered if he was hallucinating.

Even after he said so much, Mr. Yamabuki still wanted to give it a try. What was he trying to do?
Although what she said made sense, he was just pretending to be her boyfriend and they were not really in a relationship, so it was not considered a teacher-student relationship, but there was no need to take the risk.

"My classmates are not teachers, and have no connection with Takeno High School. They won't have the chance to know that you are my student."

Faced with his confusion, Shan Chuiyue felt guilty and hurriedly tried to make amends.

In fact, as she watched Sugawara Ryuichi turn and leave, she had an extremely strong feeling that if she let him leave like this, she would definitely regret it later.

"I don't care, but are you sure? If this matter is exposed, it will be a big trouble for you."

Ryuichi Sugawara did not go along with her hasty decision, but instead questioned it.

He had no psychological burden when Yamabuki Tsuki asked him to pretend to be her boyfriend for money. Even if he was discovered, he would be fine. It would be even more amazing in the eyes of his classmates if he had a teacher-student romance rumor with such a beautiful English teacher like Yamabuki Tsuki.

In contrast, if the matter were to be exposed, Yamabukizuki would definitely end up in a bad situation.

As soon as he finished speaking, a prompt suddenly appeared in front of Sugawara Ryuichi:
[Yamabukizuki feels his heartbeat quicken, heart rate +1]

"They are all my good friends. Even if they really find out, nothing will happen."

Seeing that he was worried about her attitude from beginning to end, Yamabukizuki's heart beat faster and he nodded heavily to express his affirmation.

"As long as you think it's okay."

Since the other party had said so much, Sugawara Ryuichi felt that it would be impolite to question it further and turned around completely.

"no problem."

Having successfully persuaded him to stop, Yamabukizuki nodded.

"Then we prepare according to the original plan?"

The date continued, and Ryuichi Sugawara, considering that he was being paid for the job, put aside the trivial matters and got back to the point.

"Yeah, let's find a shop to sit down and talk. Do you have a favorite coffee shop?"

"This is my first time in Shibuya. I'm not familiar with the place. You decide."

Sugawara Ryuichi declined the proposal and left the decision to her.

Even though it wasn't his first time in Shibuya, he wouldn't choose a store based on his preferences.

Last night he conducted a serious investigation into the profession of renting a boyfriend, knowing full well that his role was to provide emotional value and companionship.

"In that case, let's go to the Starbucks Crossroads store as I originally planned?"

Seeing that he asked her to make the decision, Yamabuki Tsuki thought about it and made a suggestion.

"Starbucks Crossroads? What a great location! I've heard the view is amazing and I've always wanted to check it out."

Upon learning the destination, Sugawara Ryuichi immediately expressed his agreement and happiness.

"Really? Great, let's go then."

Seeing that he was very satisfied with the location, Yamabukizuki was also very happy.

"Wait a moment."

Before leaving, Ryuichi Sugawara took out a black mask from his pocket and put it on his face again.

In fact, because Tokyo is very hot, it would be a bit stuffy to wear pockets in the afternoon of early June, but considering Yamabuki Tsuki's identity, it would be better for him to cover it up.

Even if he was found to be a student while pretending to be her boyfriend at the class reunion, it wouldn't matter, but if he and Yamabukizuki ran into someone from Takeno High School while shopping in Shibuya, it would be a big trouble.

"Sugawara...why are you doing this? It's just renting a boyfriend."

Seeing that he wore a mask on purpose, Yamabukizuki could roughly guess his intention and suddenly felt curious.

"To make money."

Sugawara Ryuichi's reason was clear. He became a rental boyfriend simply because he suddenly heard about this good job that could make a lot of money from Shota.

As for being a rental boyfriend who also meets the system's dating standards, it was a complete surprise.

"Are you short of money?"

After learning the reason, Yamabukizuki asked subconsciously, but he regretted it as soon as he said it, thinking that he had asked a very stupid question.

If he wasn't short of money, why would Ryuichi Sugawara do this kind of work?

"Because the tuition at the University of Tokyo is very expensive, the cost over four years will be at least several million. I don't want to burden my parents too much, so I try to earn as much as I can."

Sugawara Ryuichi noticed her annoyed look and did not respond to the question directly, but instead spoke.

"I see, Sugawara, you're really amazing."

After learning the real reason, Yamabukizuki couldn't help but put his hands together and exclaimed in admiration.

This child is both good in character and academics. Not only is he the top student in the grade, he is also so filial and sensible, and he is so handsome. How can there be such a perfect person in this world?

"By the way, do you want to hold hands?"

In view of her change in tone and manner, Sugawara Ryuichi suddenly suggested.

"what?"

The sudden proposal caught Yamabukizuki off guard.

"Holding hands is one of the most basic obligations of a rented boyfriend... We're dating now, and I'm going to pretend to be your boyfriend later. If you keep treating me as a student, you might be exposed."

While explaining, Sugawara Ryuichi also extended his hand towards her.

[Yamabukizuki feels his heartbeat quicken, heart rate +1]

"Eh...but this is too sudden, isn't it too fast?"

At this time, they were still on the street. When Shan Chuiyue saw his outstretched hand, he was suddenly at a loss. He looked around like a guilty thief, afraid of being discovered.

"Feel sorry."

Noticing her reluctance, Sugawara Ryuichi withdrew his outstretched hand.

He knew it was too quick to start with hand-holding, but there was nothing he could do. As they chatted, Yamabuki's attitude suddenly became that of a teacher treating a student, and he had to correct this.

Seeing him take his hand back, Shanbukiyue didn't say anything, but always felt a little regretful.

Thinking about it carefully, what Sugawara said made sense. They were on a date, and later they would pretend to be a couple in front of her good classmates. If they couldn't even hold hands naturally, it would be too fake and would be easily exposed.

But Sugawara had already taken his hand back, so wouldn't it be weird if she asked for holding hands again?
While talking, they kept moving forward.

Shibuya Crossing has a nickname, which is the busiest intersection in the world.

The closer you get to the intersection, the more obvious the crowds become. Everywhere you look, you see crowds of people.

Along the way, Yamabuki Tsuki's attention was not on the front at all. Instead, she wiped the non-existent sweat on her skirt with her palm from time to time, and stole glances at Sugawara Ryuichi's hand, trying to get closer and hold hands inadvertently.

"There are too many people here. Let's be careful."

Gradually walking into the crowd, Sugawara Ryuichi, who had noticed her little movements a long time ago, spoke, and as he said this, he reached out and grabbed Yamabukizuki's hand.

"Ah."

The moment the big hand and the small hand came together, Yamabuki Tsuki was stunned for a moment, looked up at Sugawara Ryuichi beside him, responded softly, and did not struggle to break free.

[Yamabukizuki feels his heartbeat quicken, heart rate +1]

Holding her cool, soft and tender little hand, Sugawara Ryuichi looked at the system prompts and his heart beat a little faster.

Before this, he never thought that he would be walking on the streets of Shibuya holding his English teacher's hand. This was too crazy.

(End of this chapter)