Anime rating game

[By the time you realize you've fallen for someone and then make your move, it's far too late.]

[Any high-quality target will often be surrounded by many competitors. If you want a presentable and high-quality boyfriend, you must act decisively.]

Masamune chuckled, unable to comprehend it, but he had to admit that it was a valid argument.

Whether Hachiman can stick to his own ideas and remain steadfast in the face of Iroha's proactive attack is a question.

Shortly after ending the call, Masamune went down from the third floor to the second floor to get a brief overview of the situation at the office.

Soon, they came to the conclusion that nothing had happened that day.

Just as he was about to leave, Matsumoto Chisato, the manager in charge of contacting and ending the band, strode over.

"President, there's a small problem regarding ending the band."

"What?" Masamune asked in surprise.

"They learn music theory very quickly, and the teacher praises them as rare geniuses. But their academic performance is quite bad. The teacher says that none of them have made any progress, especially Goto Ichiri. No matter how much tutoring she gets, she always gets zero on tests and will definitely not get into Shimokitazawa High School."

Masamune was speechless. He boasted that his grades were decent and that he could get into most schools, but in reality, he was a complete academic failure.

Is it because of the severe decline in birth rate that schools have lowered their admission standards? Or is it because she overestimated her abilities, thinking that she was a hidden academic genius whose grades would skyrocket if she just put in the effort?

Although it's possible to use financial sponsorship to get them both admitted to the school through special admissions, this should only be a last resort.

If they develop the bad habit of thinking they can succeed without effort, it will actually hinder their growth.

There are still a few months until the entrance exams, so it's not too late to start working hard now.

"Alright, I've noted this down. I'll think of a solution later and see if there are any teachers skilled in teaching academic subjects. Are there any other questions?"

“That’s it. That’s the main problem.” Matsumoto Chisato shook her head slightly, then seemed to remember something and said, “Although we are still in the training and adjustment phase, stage performance experience is also very important. Therefore, I helped them get some small jobs, but progress has not been smooth.”

"Both first-year students have problems. Kita Ikuyo can't play the guitar yet; she's just the lead vocalist for now."

“Goto Ichiri plays the guitar very well in private, but he gets nervous when there are a lot of people around and his performance is terrible.”

"We can only accumulate experience over time in this area," Masamune sighed. "Fortunately, they are all very talented. As long as they make up for these shortcomings, they will succeed sooner or later. Next year's animation will be their biggest opportunity."

"Yes, President, that's what I think too."

"We urge them to continue training and not slack off. Time is tight. They will definitely need to perform on stage for promotion around the time the animation airs next year."

"clear."

Chapter 246 The Demon's Class Begins

Although Masamune kept the search for a teacher of academic subjects in mind, he had to admit that it was not easy to find a teacher who could effectively improve students' grades.

Of course, it's also possible that the expectations are too high.

After all, with limited time, a weak foundation, and a very large target, it's indeed difficult to find a suitable candidate.

However, in the afternoon, while checking the rehearsal results of Ogiso Setsuna and the other two, she suddenly thought of Umaru's brother.

"Xiaomai, if your brother didn't tutor you before each exam, what would your grades be like?"

"Huh...? Why are you suddenly asking this? Are you suggesting we make an animated short story?"

Doma's expression froze, and he looked tense.

Although she's become less concerned about her private life being exposed so much, it still makes her feel a little embarrassed to be questioned to her face about her poor academic performance.

"Don't worry, I'm not trying to expose your shortcomings. There are a few students whose grades are very poor and they urgently need to improve. They would like to get some advice."

"Huh...? Oh, I see."

Doma Umaru breathed a sigh of relief, thought carefully for a moment, and then hesitantly said:

"Without my brother, my grades in all subjects would have continued to decline, and it would have been difficult for me to maintain perfect scores in several subjects."

"Generally speaking, I got 90 this time and 80 next time. But I paid attention in class, so passing shouldn't be a problem."

"In other words, your brother helped you improve your score by 40 points," Masamune said thoughtfully.

"...That's one way to put it."

Doma felt a little embarrassed, but upon reflection, he realized that what the other person said was actually quite right.

Without a doubt, this is the best teacher for academic subjects!

It seems that Doma Taihei could easily handle not only the profession of chef, but also the profession of teacher.

Thinking of this, Masamune was instantly tempted.

How's your brother's work these days? Does he have a lot of free time?

"I'm quite free."

Doma Umaru immediately understood and said with a smile:

“Since the restaurant got on track, my brother no longer needed to be the head chef, and he has a lot of free time every day.”

"After all, the other kitchen helpers have learned all the recipes that my brother knows, so now he's only good for guiding others."

"On weekends I can go out on dates with Sister Ye, but on weekdays, besides going to the kitchen to give guidance and help out, there's nothing else to do."

“A couple of days ago, I heard him complain to Bengba that he wanted to reschedule his shifts to increase his workload.”

Masamune chuckled softly to herself. Indeed, given her brother's personality, he was more uncomfortable with a more leisurely life.

However, it wasn't a small restaurant of only a few dozen square meters; he was positioned as a restaurant owner, not a head chef.

"What do you think if I asked him to work as a temporary private tutor for someone?"

"My brother probably won't refuse, after all, he's been quite free these days."

Doma Umaru abruptly changed the subject, saying very seriously:

"However, when my brother is tutoring my homework, he's like a completely different person—very strict. Are you sure you want to ask him to help?"

"Of course, in order to improve grades, I think the person involved wouldn't mind the teacher's teaching attitude."

Masamune paused for a moment, then added:

"Moreover, only he can help students who frequently score zero on tests achieve scores of 80 or above in all subjects in a short period of time."

"Zero points?" Doma Umaru raised his voice slightly, looking surprised. "This isn't an anime. I've hardly ever seen anyone get zero points in real life. There are so many multiple-choice questions. Even if you just randomly twirl a pen, it's impossible to get zero points, right?"

"I thought so too before the investigation results came out."

Masamune smiled, then turned to look at the other two girls who were listening with great interest:

"How are your grades? Do you need Little Umaru's brother to tutor you?"

“No need, my grades are pretty good,” Karasuma Chitose said without hesitation. “Besides, college students don’t need to worry about grades.”

"Can I... really improve my grades quickly?" Yukina hesitated for a moment, then added, "Since I started practicing singing and dancing, I've spent very little time reading, and my grades have dropped quite a bit."

“No problem, I’m proof.” Umaru Doma smiled slightly. “If you’ve watched the anime, you know what I’m like at home. If my brother hadn’t helped me cram for exams, my grades would definitely have been terrible.”

"Then... include me in the tutoring session too."

"no problem."

Masamune nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and asked:

"Do you have any plans to pursue further education? If you only intend to finish high school, just make sure you graduate with good grades."

“I want to continue my education.” Setsuna said without hesitation. “This is what my parents have always hoped for since I was little. Besides, I don’t want to set a bad example for my younger brother and make him think that it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t go to school.”

"In that case, I'll add you too. Shall we have Umaru too?" Masamune asked in turn.

"No. Classes are only for school and before exams; free time is for playing."

"Ah."

Masamune did not try to persuade her further, as Umaru's grades did not warrant tutoring.

……

The following afternoon, Masamune gathered the four members of the band together and explained the new schedule to them.

"...After that, you will have to attend six hours of make-up classes every Saturday and Sunday."

"Of course, this is just a preliminary timeframe, and it may be adjusted based on your test results."

"Is six hours enough?" Hongxia was the first to ask.

“I asked Da Ping, and he has seen your exam papers and thinks this arrangement is the most appropriate.”

"Is the Taihei that the president mentioned our teacher? What's his full name?"

Seeing the expectant look on her face, Masamune smiled and said:

"It's just as you think, Umaru's older brother, Doma Taihei."

"Oh yeah!"

Hongxia's face lit up with excitement, and she couldn't help but cheer:

"It's the first time I've ever encountered something so novel—animated characters giving us lessons. I'll listen carefully."

Seeing that the other three remained unmoved, Masamune was somewhat speechless.

The three people who most need tutoring have absolutely no self-awareness, while those whose grades are actually acceptable and who don't really need tutoring are eagerly anticipating it.

However, perhaps that's why the other three students' grades were so terrible.

"Since you all know who Da Ping is, I won't say anything more. Tutoring starts this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.."

"To prevent you from being careless, the location is in Room 104, 1st Floor, Musashino."

"No problem!" Hongxia looked around at the listless group of students. "I'll make sure they pay attention in class. Let's all do our best so we can all attend Shimokitazawa High School together next year!"

"Ah."

Goto Ichiri timidly replied, wanting to refuse but too embarrassed to speak, causing her heart to pound wildly.

"Since there are still several days until Saturday, in order to avoid you forgetting, I will call your respective families later to explain the situation."

"Isn't that unnecessary?" Kita Ikuyo couldn't help but say.

Masamune did not respond, but continued talking to himself:

"In addition, to avoid you being late, I will always arrange a car to pick you up and drop you off. You can wash up and have breakfast in advance and just wait at home."