Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Matsueda Mami said, "Of course it's a very necessary thing. The teacher wouldn't have bothered you with something unimportant. Anyway, you two just need to come with me!"

Upon hearing this, Mizuno Maki sighed deeply: "I understand."

After seeing that the two had agreed, Matsueda Mami planned to take them away from there.

But when she noticed Shiro Kaede watching the show from the side, she suddenly remembered what happened at noon and felt that this student would definitely cause her some trouble in the future.

So she warned Shiro Kaede in advance, "Shiro-kun, you're now my main focus, so you'd better behave yourself."

"If you do anything outrageous, I, your teacher, will definitely hold you accountable!"

Although Shiro Kaede didn't know what was going on, he still patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, teacher. If you ask who's the most honest in the class, it'll definitely be me!"

Matsueda Mami was furious and retorted, "Seriously! You're the one who's the most dishonest, aren't you?"

Their words made many of the students burst into laughter.

Chitanda Mirai, in particular, was already using a book to hide her smirk.

"Fine, I'm ignoring you. Chitanda-san, Mizuno-san, let's go!"

"Junko-chan, let's go." After hearing Chitanda Mirai's words, Urahara Junko pushed her wheelchair and left with her teacher and Mizuno Maki.

Seeing that the others had left, Shiro Kaede prepared to leave as well.

He discovered that Hayasaka Kento was waiting for him at the door.

"Oh, were you waiting for me?"

Kamishiro Shiro stepped forward, put his arm around his shoulder, and said in surprise, "You're something else, kid, you were waiting for me at the door!"

"I'll accept the consequences of my bet!" Hayasaka Kento said, spreading his hands.

Then he took out 10,000 yen from his pocket and handed it to Shiro Kaede, before tentatively inviting her:

"But speaking of which, are you really not joining the track and field club, Kamishiro-kun? With you joining, I feel like the two of us could definitely become the ace of the track and field club!"

"How about it?"

"Would you like to consider it?"

Hayasaka Kento had witnessed the strength of Kamishiro Hakufu.

Although he didn't actually achieve a time of 10.10, he certainly beat himself!

You should know that Shiro Shiro hasn't undergone any training. If he did, becoming an ace would only be a matter of time.

Shiro Shiro shook his head and said, "No, I'd rather spend that time studying."

"Ah? Are you serious?"

"Of course, but I'd like to ask you, what makes you think I'm not a person who loves learning?"

"I'm glad you like it."

The two then chatted about their daily lives at school as they walked.

However, it was while going down the stairs that...

Suddenly, a pretty girl wearing glasses stood in front of the two of them, looking shy.

Her eyes darted around, and she didn't dare to look up. She could only stammer shyly, "Um... could you come with me to the cherry blossom tree in the backyard for a bit?"

"I have something I want to tell you."

Isn't that Rika Maejima, the class beauty of Class C?

And what's with this talk about going to the cherry blossom tree?

This looks like she's about to confess her feelings!

Hayasaka Kento knew that there was a tradition there where many students would confess their feelings.

I've heard that if two people successfully confess their love there, they'll grow old together.

But this Pear Blossom Maejima is so beautiful, she doesn't seem like she's here to find me.

He had heard before that this person was planning to confess his feelings to Shinobu Shiro.

It seems that's true now.

"You're here to see Kamishiro-kun?"

The girl with glasses nodded and said, "Yes, I'm looking for Kamishiro-kun!"

Upon hearing this, Hayasaka Kento felt inexplicably saddened; it was truly...

So he looked at Shiro Kaede with some envy, and then made up an excuse.

"Ahem, I just remembered I need to go to the track and field club, you guys go ahead and get busy!"

Shiro Kaede himself didn't know much about cherry blossom trees, nor did he know why this girl wanted to see him. He shook his head and said:

"I have to go to work later, so just tell me what's wrong."

"This won't work!"

"Kamishiro-kun, please come with me!" After thinking it over again and again, Maejima Rika took Kamishiro Hakufu's hand without hesitation, pulled him along, and prepared to run towards the cherry blossom tree.

As Hayasaka Kento watched the two figures depart, a feeling of sadness and envy inexplicably welled up within him.

Is this what other people's youth is like?

He's already being targeted by a school beauty on only the second day of school?

This is just too enviable! Unbelievable!

No, he has to confess to the girl he likes later!

Chapter 35 Whoever confesses first loses!

2024-07-14

In the backyard of the private Shujin Academy, a huge cherry blossom tree stands tall, making it one of the most attractive spots in the academy.

Every spring, this cherry blossom tree blooms as scheduled, with thousands of flowers vying to open, adorning the entire canopy like a poem or a painting.

The fragrance of cherry blossoms filled the air, creating a dreamy atmosphere in the school's backyard.

This popular spot for confessions has a long-standing legend.

It is said that as long as you bravely confess your love here and receive a yes, the two of you will be able to grow old together in happiness.

Therefore, every year many students come to this backyard, full of anticipation and courage, to confess their feelings to the person they like.

But this is only the second day of school.

No students have confessed their feelings here yet.

However, because the scenery here is so beautiful, many students choose to rest, admire, and take photos here.

And this time.

Rika Maejima's act of running here hand in hand with Hakufumi Kamishiro was quickly noticed by many students.

Many students were stunned when they realized that the two were headed to the cherry blossom tree in the backyard.

Especially the boys, when they saw Shiro Kaede being led by such a pretty and cute girl with glasses, couldn't help but feel envious, jealous and resentful!

Taku Makawa, who was about to go home with his companions, was suddenly patted on the shoulder by one of his companions.

"Hey, Masakawa-kun, didn't you say you wanted to pursue Maejima Rika in our class?"

Taku Masakawa rubbed his nose, excitedly describing his future.

"Yeah, Rika Maejima is the prettiest girl in our class, how could I not try to pursue her?"

"She's so beautiful, so incredibly beautiful! I was instantly smitten the moment I saw her!"

"So I've decided to confess my feelings to her after the opening ceremony!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, I should be the freshman representative!"

"With my perfect performance at the opening ceremony, plus my looks and grades, I'm sure Rika Maejima will be completely captivated by me!"

"Then I'll go confess to Rika Maejima, and things will definitely fall into place naturally!"

"Of course, I'm only telling you this. You absolutely mustn't leak it out, or I'll never forgive you!"

Upon hearing Masakawa Taku's words, his companion recalled the scene he had just witnessed, and he immediately broke out in a cold sweat, stammering incoherently.

"Um, I just saw her leading Shirayuki from Class A to the cherry blossom tree in the backyard."

Upon hearing this, Taku Makawa's pupils involuntarily contracted. His previously enthusiastic expression turned as if he had been doused with cold water, instantly transforming into one of astonishment and bewilderment.

"Are you telling the truth?"

His companion swallowed hard, then pointed to the huge cherry blossom tree in the backyard.

"Yes, they're right there. Shouldn't you go check on them?"

Taku Makawa had originally planned to confess his feelings to Rika Maejima under the cherry blossom tree.

How could they not know what it meant for a man and a woman to go under a cherry blossom tree?

Without thinking, he ran straight to the cherry blossom tree to check the situation.

His companions, worried that something might happen, immediately followed behind.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

The teachers' office is located on the first floor.

Although this place is quite far from the cherry blossom tree in the backyard.

However, this is an excellent spot for viewing cherry blossoms.

Just by looking out the window, you can easily see the huge cherry blossom tree, the beautiful scenery in the backyard, and the students coming and going.

After a busy day, many teachers will occasionally drink coffee, gaze at the scenery outside the window, and slack off.

Reiko Kubo herself liked this the most.

As a physical education teacher, she doesn't have many things to do every day.

At most, after school, I would supervise the club activities.