Tokyo Tutor: Starting with My Ex-Girlfriend's Sister

"You mean, your mother hit your sister because of a small incident at your grandmother's house three days ago?"

Keiko Inoue found it somewhat unbelievable.

"It's absolutely true, she often goes crazy like this for no reason."

No wonder Natsuki never mentions her family, and even said that her purpose in immigrating was to get away from the Himeno family.

"Saki, how do you react every time your mom hits you?"

"Yamazaki Kazukazu asked."

"These things will pass if you just bear with them. It might just hurt more tonight."

"Hefeng, do you think Qingxue-nee will keep her promise?"

"I'll confirm this with Mrs. Himeno when we get to the Himeno residence."

"Forget it. I'll let it go this time, but my mom is a very stubborn person. She's very proud, and if you embarrass her in this matter, she'll kick you out."

"Is it because of a problem with how you communicate with Kiyoyuki-nee? She has always been a very friendly and easy-going senior in front of us."

"Oh."

Himeno Saki sneered and turned to look out the car window.

"How did Saki Ryo pass the entrance exam for Onari Middle School when her science grades are so bad?"

"Ms. Yamazaki, have you finally noticed this? Back then, she hired three tutors to get me into Onari High School, but it still didn't change my terrible science grades."

"Unsurprisingly, I failed the entrance exam, but I still received an acceptance letter from Yucheng High School. The reason was that my mother got me into Yucheng High School through a sponsorship fee."

"I got into Onari High School by cheating, but I hate it there. There are exams every week, and the after-school clubs are extremely strict, like a job. Everyone has their own tasks and assessments to complete."

"If you don't get good grades and can't become a special talent through clubs, you'll be ostracized by everyone around you. Why does such a school even exist? Only someone with a screw loose would go to this school!"

"Didn't your sister also graduate from that school?"

"My sister has something wrong with her head! She won a silver medal in a competition, and she didn't sleep for days and nights. She hid in her room to draw, and when she couldn't finish drawing, she went to the bathroom and cut her wrists to commit suicide."

"Luckily, I found out. Mom and Dad weren't home at the time, and I saved my sister. As a result, she went back to school after only two days in the hospital, and Mom even agreed to it. Don't you think they're both out of their minds?"

Yamazaki Kazukazu immediately understood; it was something that happened before he met Natsuki. At that time, Himeno Natsuki wore a dark green bracelet to prevent others from seeing the scar on her wrist.

"I didn't like that school, but she still sent me there. She even felt self-righteous about it, talking about how much she sacrificed for her good-for-nothing daughter. Every time I see her like that, I feel like throwing up!"

After speaking with both mother and daughter, Yamazaki Kazukaze understood the root of the problem: Himeno Saki's absurd behavior was an attempt to retaliate against her mother, Himeno Seiyuki.

Because Himeno Kiyoyuki was concerned about her image, Himeno Saki Ryo skipped school every day, forcing Himeno Kiyoyuki to apologize to the school teacher.

Yu Cheng Middle School's strict rules became her tool for revenge against her mother. If she were eventually expelled for truancy and failing exams, her mother would lose face, and she would be able to escape her misery.

What's even more ingenious is that Himeno Saki Ryo's humanities grades are excellent, which is also a way for her to express her dissatisfaction.

"It's not that I can't learn, it's that I just don't want to learn! I'll make you, you old hag, furious!"

Yamazaki Kazukazu finally understood Himeno Saki's inner thoughts.

I must change Himeno Saki's mindset. This is a prerequisite for improving Himeno Saki's grades and also a necessary condition for me to continue working as a tutor at the Himeno family during this holiday.

Keiko Inoue's car stopped at the Himeno house once again, and the door of the Himeno house opened at the same time as the car door opened.

"I've been waiting for you for so long."

Himeno Kiyoyuki stepped forward to greet the two warmly. Himeno Saki, on the other hand, hid behind Yamazaki Kazufu.

"Saki has agreed to study with me and won't run around during summer vacation."

"Really? That's wonderful!"

"Sister Qingxue, let me tell you, Mr. Yamazaki is amazing. Just from the information on the trophy, he figured out which internet cafe Saki was playing at today..."

Keiko Inoue and Kiyoyuki Himeno walked into Himeno's house side by side, chatting and laughing.

Yamazaki Kazuka noticed that Himeno Saki had been home for quite some time. However, the mother and daughter did not exchange a single word, nor did they make eye contact; they were clearly in a state of cold war.

There's a good chance Himeno Saki will get beaten up tonight, so I have to do something.

Wow! That's a feast!

When Keiko Inoue saw the table laden with Japanese and French cuisine, her eyes lit up. Even in Tokyo, few upscale restaurants could prepare so many delicious dishes at once.

"Mrs. Himeno was overjoyed upon hearing the news. She specially cooked a meal today to thank Chef Yamazaki."

The nanny said from the side.

"This child actually skipped school in front of Mr. Yamazaki. Please allow me to express my apology to Mr. Yamazaki in this way."

"Saki-kun, your mom made so many delicious meals today, not only for the teacher but also to welcome you back."

Upon hearing this, Himeno Saki turned her head away, remaining silent and expressionless throughout. Seeing this, Himeno Kiyoyuki wore a polite smile, but the veins on her temples were bulging.

"Saki Ryo, apologize to your mother. When she opened your bedroom door this morning and found you weren't there, she fainted from shock."

Upon hearing this, Himeno Saki was startled and slowly raised her head. She licked her lips and spoke slowly.

"I'm sorry, Mom."

This apology deeply affected Himeko Kiyomi as well; she even felt an urge to cry. She didn't know when it started, but her daughter stopped apologizing to her and instead constantly talked back.

The harder she hit her, the bigger the mistake her daughter would make next time. Ji Ye Qingxue was almost in despair, but unexpectedly, she was deeply moved to hear her daughter apologize to her again today.

"Saki, you shouldn't apologize to just me. You should also apologize to Mr. Yamazaki and Ms. Inoue. You caused them a lot of trouble today."

Although she was deeply moved, Hime no Kiyoyuki pretended to be calm, crossed her arms, raised her head, and adopted a posture as if she were lecturing her daughter.

"Ms. Yamazaki, Ms. Inoue, I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

"It's alright, let's eat quickly. The food will get cold soon."

Keiko Inoue waved her hand, using a sincere smile to dispel the apology in Saki Himeno's heart.

"Mrs. Himeno, Saki has realized her mistakes, and she will change from today onwards."

Himeno Saki Ryo, of course, did not realize her mistake, or rather, did not fully realize that Yamazaki Kazufu needed to ease the tension by offering empty promises.

This would allow Himeno Kiyoyuki to accept his next suggestion peacefully.

If I can break down the barriers between Himeno and her daughter, they will trust me more, and my future work will be easier to carry out.