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

"Let's talk about it at the dinner table."

Yamazaki Kazuka still retains the habit from his previous life of discussing sharp issues at the dinner table. Although there is no alcohol now, the exquisite food can help people relax.

At the dinner table, Yamazaki Kazukazu told Himeno Kiyoyuki how he found Himeno Saki and how he got Himeno Saki to study under him.

"I didn't realize that. I always thought that people who are good at studying wouldn't play those time-wasting games."

"Aren't your flower arranging and pitch-pot games just indulging in frivolous pursuits and wasting your time?"

Himeno Saki muttered softly.

"Saki, what are you saying? These are traditional cultural practices, elegant hobbies that cultivate one's character. If you could be as good at oil painting or flower arranging as your sister, I would be laughing in my dreams."

"Anyway, Saki is willing to study with me now, but after school, she wants me to play games with her."

"I understand. With you supervising her, Ms. Yamazaki won't go too far."

If it were in the past, Himeno Kiyose would never have agreed to this request.

Now her requirement for Himeno Saki is that he should study hard at home during the day and not go to places like arcades that are full of all sorts of people and stay out all night.

"There is one more thing, Mrs. Hime, you can no longer resolve the conflict between you and Saki through violence."

Yamazaki Kazuka used domestic violence as a starting point to make Himeno Kiyoyuki realize her mistakes.

Only when Himeno Kiyoyuki understands that her actions, such as forcing her daughter to enter Onari High School, were wrong, can Himeno Saki's problem be fundamentally resolved.

"Professor Yamazaki, I know that academics like you don't recommend hitting or scolding children. You're so young and haven't even raised a child yet, how could you know how difficult education is?"

"I hit Saki because it was for her own good. She's my daughter, and it hurts me to hit her too."

"Mrs. Himeno, I understand how you feel. You hit Saki-chan, and you feel just as much pain as she does."

"Yes, yes, that's right. I'm so glad you understand me, Yamazaki-sensei."

"But have you ever thought about it? You've hit Sakura so many times, has she gotten any better?"

Faced with Yamazaki Kazukaze's question, Himeno Kiyoyuki remained silent.

"Not everyone is suited to physical punishment. Mrs. Hime, you may have raised Miss Natsuki this way, but this method may not be suitable for Saki-kun."

To be precise, they didn't really educate Natsuki. If it weren't for Saki and everyone in the art club, Natsuki would probably be in elementary school this year.

Yamazaki Kaze's words did not gain Himeno Seiyuki's approval. A bitter smile appeared on her face, as if she was laughing at Yamazaki Kaze for being too bookish.

"I know you all like to talk about science education all the time. Since I've chosen Mr. Yamazaki, I'll acknowledge your educational philosophy from the start."

"Mr. Yamazaki, I know I should be at home this summer vacation, but I'm just too busy. I have positions in gardening and tea ceremony associations, so I'm often away from home, and you're with Saki Ryo during the day."

"If Saki is disobedient and you can't control her, you can hit her."

After the meal, Himeno Seiyuki took out a ruler from the bedroom.

"If Saki doesn't behave, Mr. Yamazaki, you can use this ruler to discipline her."

The moment Himeno Saki saw the ruler, she shuddered.

"I will keep this ruler safe for you, but I will not rely on it. Hitting and scolding will not solve the problem."

"So how should we solve this problem?"

"You need to understand each other and recognize your own mistakes."

"Ms. Yamazaki, where did I go wrong? I devoted myself to Saki, even to the point of sacrificing my life. I know that as her mother, I am largely to blame for how Saki turned out this way, but did I really commit some unforgivable mistake?"

Ji Ye Qingxue crossed her arms and raised her phoenix eyebrows.

Seeing this scene, Yamazaki Kazuka felt a mix of emotions.

Seeing this, Keiko Inoue tugged at Kazuka Yamazaki, reminding him to stop talking.

But Yamazaki Kazukazu still chose to finish what he had to say.

"That's the problem. Mrs. Himeno, you've always been thinking from a mother's perspective, completely ignoring Saki's feelings."

"I don't understand. Mr. Yamazaki, let's let the results speak for themselves. I will be giving Saki a test in a week. Her math score must be above 60, and her physics and chemistry scores must be at least 40."

"That's way too high!"

Himeno Saki couldn't help but speak up.

"You have no right to speak here. Your classmates almost all score above 90. I've already been very lenient with you."

"Mr. Yamazaki, if you can get Saki to this level of achievement, I'll do whatever you say. If you fail, the Himeno family will terminate your employment."

"As for Saki, I've hired all sorts of tutors for you. If you still don't change, I'll have no choice but to send you to a boarding school."

"If you send me to boarding school, I'll jump off the bridge!"

"Go ahead and jump, I'll pretend I never had a daughter like you!"

"It's a deal! I'd rather die than be manipulated by you!"

Himeno Saki was fed up with her mother's control over her life; she was not her puppet.

If my mother wants to control my life until she dies, then I wouldn't mind dying before her.

At least in this way, one's soul is free, and even if one goes to hell, it is still one's own will.

Himeno Kiyoyuki couldn't understand her daughter's thoughts. When Himeno Saki said she wanted to jump off the bridge, she just thought it was a joke.

"It's getting late. Everyone's tired, let's go back and rest."

Keiko Inoue pulled Kazuka Yamazaki away from the Himeno house.

"I'll go see Mr. Yamazaki off."

Himeno Saki followed the two all the way to her front door and stood under the street lamp.

"Saki-kun, I said I would stop your mother from hitting you. Teacher, do you mean what you say?"

"Thank you, Mr. Yamazaki. I will accept your guidance, and something like that will never happen again."

Himeno Saki's feelings were very complicated. In the eyes of others, she was a complete freak.

She had already accepted the label of "freak," and only Yamazaki Kazuka was willing to listen to her thoughts.

When Himeno Saki met someone who understood her for the first time, she was at a loss and didn't know how to communicate with Yamazaki Kazuka.

She was terrified that if she failed the test in a week, the only person who understood her would leave her.

After experiencing a series of events today, Himeno Saki Ryo believes that Yamazaki Kazukazu is a savior sent to her by God.

If my mother sent me to boarding school, I would definitely kill myself in front of her.

Yamazaki Kazuka was his only hope for survival.

"Saki-kun, let's do our best together!"

"Yes. Although I'm not very talented in science, I'll do my best, Mr. Yamazaki."

After Yamazaki Kazukazu got into the car, Himeno Saki watched him leave until the car disappeared from her sight. Meanwhile, on the second floor of the Himeno house, Himeno Kiyoyuki looked at her daughter through the window.

"This is the first time I've seen someone make Saki so obedient. If he helps Saki improve, but still doesn't meet my expectations, should I fire him?"

Himeno Kiyoyuki's words seemed to be directed at the nanny behind her, but she was actually asking herself.

"I believe Mr. Yamazaki will help Miss improve her grades. But Madam, I'm worried about something else..."

Seeing that the servant remained silent, Hime no Kiyomichi turned around and looked at the white-haired nanny behind her.

"Aunt Uesugi, just say what you want to say."

"Madam, please don't be angry about what I'm about to say. Although Mr. Yamazaki and Ms. Saki are teacher and student, they are less than ten years apart in age. Mr. Yamazaki is in his prime, and Ms. Saki is like a cherry blossom in full bloom in spring."

"I believe in Mr. Yamazaki's professional ethics, but I'm worried about Miss..."

Hime no Kiyoseki had a look of sudden realization on her face.

"Sigh, you're right. My daughter has never given me a moment's peace since she was little."

"This summer, I often went out to attend events, leaving Saki Ryo and Yamazaki-sensei alone in a room. I was worried that it would be inappropriate."

"If two people aren't a good match, just add one more."