The Paradise of Reincarnation Begins with Eriri.

"Humph~"

With a smug hum, Eriri quickened her pace to catch up with the girl in front of her.

Before we knew it, it was time to get out of school.

When the bell rang, Kiyono Makoto did not leave, but sat in the classroom and helped Kato Megumi with her duties.

After cleaning the classroom, the room quieted down, leaving only Kiyono Makoto and Kato Megumi.

"Here's the scroll."

Kiyono Makoto took out a ninjutsu scroll and handed it to Kato Megumi:

"Just unfold it directly."

"Thank you, Kiyono-kun."

Kato Megumi thanked her softly, took the scroll, and unfolded it as instructed.

The ink tadpoles quickly flew out and entered Kato Megumi's body, and then the scroll broke again.

"Hmm... I've got it."

Kato Megumi's tone was slightly surprised:

"It feels like I can instantly appear in other places just by thinking about it... It's so amazing."

"I want to try it again when I get back," Kiyono Makoto reminded him. "Your current Stand skill level is too low. Your clothes will fall off when you transfer."

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Kato Megumi raised her hand to cover her chest:

"Then I'd better not use it."

"No, I need to practice more." Kiyono Makoto shook his head. "After I level up, I might be able to become immune to the side effects."

Kato Megumi pursed her pink lips: "Okay...we'll talk about it when we get home."

The important business is finished.

Kiyono Makoto and Kato left the school together, and then went their separate ways.

"Shoko-kun, going to swimming practice?"

After getting off the tram, Kiyono took out her phone and sent a message to Nishimiya Shoko.

The message was quickly marked as read.

Nishimiya Shoko: "...Okay, I'll be right there."

Chapter 95 Respect for Teachers and the Way (Salt Sauce)

Twenty minutes later.

When Kiyono Makoto arrived at the swimming pool, he looked up and saw a pink-haired girl standing in the corner, eagerly waiting.

"Good afternoon, Kiyono-kun."

Upon seeing Kiyono Makoto appear, Nishimiya Shoko's eyes immediately brightened.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting."

Kiyono Makoto took two steps to Shoko and apologized softly.

"I just arrived, Kiyono-kun, there's no need to apologize."

Nishimiya Shoko quickly put on a smile, which was very pretty, but it was clearly not a genuine smile; rather, it was a habitual, weak, and ingratiating one.

"Tsk~ It seems like Shoko-san has forgotten what I said."

Kiyono Makoto put his hands in his pockets and clicked his tongue softly.

"Huh?"

Nishimiya Shoko quickly suppressed her smile and nervously looked up.

"Don't always smile obsequiously at others." Kiyono Makoto's tone was subtly dangerous. "If there's a next time, I'll punish you properly."

To correct Shoko's bad habits, a clear system of rewards and punishments is essential.

One cannot be gentle all the time, nor can one always be tough; one must carefully strike the right balance.

"Punishment?"

Nishimiya Shoko blinked blankly.

Is Kiyono going to punish herself?

What will the punishment be?

For some reason, Nishimiya Shoko suddenly remembered the short four-panel comic she had seen while bored on the train.

The comic's content is very simple.

A mischievous girl who always likes to play pranks is finally spanked by the male protagonist who can no longer tolerate her...

Nishimiya Shoko subconsciously brought herself and Kiyono into the situation. The girl's fair and jade-like face quickly turned red, and she hurriedly looked at her toes, frantically covering herself with her hands behind her back.

That kind of thing... is unacceptable!

Even Kiyono-kun wouldn't just sit idly by!

Why are you suddenly blushing?

Kiyono Makoto sounded puzzled.

"..."

Nishimiya Shoko didn't speak, but just shook her head rapidly.

"Alright, let's go swimming quickly." Kiyono Makoto didn't interfere much. He didn't have mind-reading abilities and couldn't fathom girls' thoughts at all. "We'll train until 4:30, then go to the mall to buy swimsuits."

"..."

After changing into their swimsuits, the two returned to the shallow end. Unlike before, there were many elementary school students in the shallow end today, chattering and making it quite lively.

Makoto Kiyono and Shoko Nishimiya did a simple warm-up exercise before taking turns in the water.

"Let's do one lap first, and try to learn to swim today."

Kiyono Makoto reached out his right hand and patted Nishimiya Shoko's head, giving her a training buff.

"I...I'll do my best..."

The habit has been formed quietly. Now, when Nishimiya Shoko is patted on the head, she no longer holds her breath in tension. Instead, she tilts her head slightly and subconsciously cooperates.

The training begins.

The two first practiced walking in the water to find their balance. Then, under the guidance of Makoto Kiyono, he helped Shoko swing her legs, occasionally adding buffs along the way. The results were remarkable; Shoko successfully unlocked her swimming skills and could now splash around in the water on her own.

"Very good, swimming unlocked successfully. Now it's just a matter of slow training." Kiyono Makoto said approvingly. "I'll go buy two bottles of electrolyte drinks. You can rest for a while."

"Uh-huh."

Nishimiya Shoko nodded obediently, her eyes sparkling, and followed Kiyono Makoto's retreating figure until it disappeared from sight before finally turning her gaze away.

Turning around, he was startled to see a young girl in a school swimsuit staring at him curiously.

"Excuse me, what can I do for you?"

Nishimiya Shoko asked softly, her tone exceptionally gentle.

After days of continuous training, Shoko's speech is no longer so strange, only a little bit awkward.

"Sister, I want to be patted on the head!"

The little girl tilted her head back, her voice clear and childlike, clearly indicating a friendly and outgoing personality.

This elementary school student has long brown hair in pigtails and a pair of bright blue eyes similar to those of Zhai Li. Her baby fat hasn't disappeared yet, making her look quite cute.

"Huh?"

Nishimiya Shoko paused slightly, then reached out her right hand and gently pressed it on the little girl's head.

"Mmm~ So comfortable."

The elementary school student squinted, enjoying Shoko's head pats while speaking innocently:

"Was that older brother/brother just now my sister's boyfriend?"

"Boyfriend?"

Nishimiya Shoko's eyes widened instantly, her pretty face turning bright red at a visible speed, and soon even her neck was tinged with crimson.

"You...you've misunderstood!"

Nishimiya Shoko shook her head in embarrassment and hurriedly explained:

"He's not my boyfriend!"

"But Mom said that girls shouldn't let boys touch their heads so easily." The elementary school student's voice was childish. "My sister just let Onii-chan touch her head, and she looked so happy. She must be more than just a friend, right?"

Nishimiya Glass: "..."

A person can deceive others, but they cannot deceive themselves.

She was genuinely happy when Kiyono patted her head.

The elementary school student put his hands on his hips and said:

"Mom always says that happiness is something you have to fight for. Sister, keep it up, take the initiative, and start dating your brother soon."

Nishimiya Glass: "..."

Interacting, socializing?

That definitely won't work!

Although she quickly shook her head, deep in Shoko's heart, a seed quietly sprouted.

A month ago, she certainly wouldn't have had any inappropriate thoughts, because the whole world was gray, her existence would only be a burden to her family, and she even had suicidal thoughts.

But now... her hearing has returned to normal, she will no longer be a burden to her mother, sister, and grandmother, and she is now qualified to date boys?

Upon thinking of this, Nishimiya Shoko's heart suddenly raced, pounding wildly.