Daily life in Zongman

"Hmm~"

Glass's mouth was pouted and she couldn't speak normally, but she didn't resist. She squinted her eyes and was still very happy. She let herself be rubbed. The big hands were warm and she felt very comfortable being rubbed.

After waiting for a while, when Nitro stopped rubbing his face, he asked softly: "Are you angry?"

"Ah, no."

When he took his hand away from Glass's face, he took her cold hand in his palm.

"Qingjun always says that I have a good temper, but now I have saved up six coupons and haven't used them all~"

"How can I get angry about something like this?"

"Well……"

Glass felt her hand being covered, and noticed the "disgusted" expression of her sister Yuzuru beside her. She felt a little shy and wanted to pull her hand back.

"do not move."

Glass remained silent and didn't move. After making sure her hand was warm, she reminded him, "Put it in your pocket."

"Um……"

Glass did as he was told and put his hands up to avoid the cold wind.

After Nishimiya Yaeko and Nishimiya Ito finished their worship, it was Futaba and Hoshino Ai who came. Hoshino Ai had been watching, so Futaba patted her and said, "It's time to pay your respects."

After ringing the bell, Futaba closed her eyes with a serious attitude. She had seen the existence of gods with her own eyes, so she made a serious wish: [I hope that the relationship between my parents will improve.]

Next to her, Hoshino Ai was also very devout. She made a wish with the thought that it might come true: "I want to obtain the love of A-P. Oh, God, A-P is the Fujiwara Haru who made the wish just now."

After they drew lots together, no one drew an unlucky lot. Fujiwara Haru's was a very lucky lot, and so was Shoko. The worst were Futaba and Hoshino Ai, who both drew a slightly lucky lot.

There were still some places to visit after that, but Fujiwara Haru and Yukino Shindong didn't participate. The homebody Snow Girl didn't want to stay outside for too long, and after having a villa yard, she could enjoy the snow in the yard when it snowed, and she rarely went out in winter.

After Futaba and Hoshino Ai met last night, neither of them had any intention of going back for the time being, so they walked together, chatting and browsing the stalls.

Hoshino Ai watched Fujiwara Haru walk away and went home, and chatted with Futaba curiously: "Haru-kun and his sister have a good relationship."

Futaba nodded in affirmation. In the year since the end of the world, they had talked a lot, and she knew a lot about Fujiwara Haru: "Well, Fujiwara was abandoned by his parents when he was a child. It was Miss Yukino who took him home and raised him."

Hoshino Ai was a little surprised: "Haru-kun is also an orphan."

She remembered that she was also a kind of, and was picked up by Fujiwara Haru, so she had a great affection for him. It was really hard for her to resist getting help when she was alone and helpless, Hoshino Ai thought.

Wait, that moment was exactly like this moment...

She looked at Futaba: "Haru-kun...the relationship with his sister...is normal, right?"

Futaba glanced at her. They were barely friends now, so she didn't feel like showing any concern. She said sarcastically, "Maybe if some idiot said who you'd choose between the two, he'd instantly lose all interest in you. Ms. Yukino is his favorite."

Hoshino Ai showed a shocked expression on her face: "Wait, wait, isn't Haru-kun in love with that Nozomi's girlfriend?"

Futaba's attitude was very calm: "Fujiwara is quite greedy and has clearly expressed his love for three people."

Hoshino Ai showed an even more shocked expression on her face. She looked at Futaba, then at the Nishimiya family in the distance, and looked back and forth. Finally, she hesitated and asked: "Ms. Yukino and Glass are two people, so who is the third person..."

Futaba looked at the takoyaki stall in front of her and said calmly, "I."

Hoshino Ai walked around in silence for a while, then walked home together. After entering the house, her expression instantly returned to normal.

A knowing smile appeared on her face. "I see~ I see~ Good news. I don't have to worry about poaching. Now it seems that all I need to do is gain enough favor from Ah P to move on to the next step~"

-

In the afternoon, PA-san arrived at the meeting place with the store manager. The store manager brought her sister Hongxia to visit the New Year's shrine.

After greeting each other, the PA-san followed the procedure to wash his hands, feed the money box, ring the bell, and clap his hands in worship.

Her wish is simple: "I hope my salary will increase, I'll have more vacation time, and my work will be easier this year."

The store manager, Ichichi Hoshige, looked at her and said, "If you say your wish out loud, it won't come true."

PA-san: "What a shame! I'll make a new one."

Clapping hands, and paying homage again: [Little Fujiwara must grow up to be a good boy with leadership qualities, and then release the darkness in his heart to his PA sister.]

Ijichi Hoshige was also praying earnestly: "God, please bless my sister to grow up healthy."

Ichichi Hongxia, Xingge's younger sister, also came to pay her respects: "I hope that my sister's new store will have better business in the new year."

After drawing lots, PA-san looked at his own Little Lucky and the other two's Big Lucky and said, "Everyone is lucky~"

-

The winter vacation is not long, starting from December 12th and ending on January 24th of the following year, a total of more than two weeks.

Hoshino Ai has been receiving tutoring recently. Every afternoon, Fujiwara Haru brings Glass over and gives them tutoring together. Hoshino Ai starts by reviewing the knowledge from the first grade of junior high school, and has to start all over again for the second grade of junior high school. Now she has finished half of the math textbook for the first semester of the second grade of junior high school.

She was dizzy from studying, and as school was about to start, she got a day off and could arrange her time freely.

She now looked at the newly prepared schoolbag, thought for a long time with her chin in her hand, and decided to go back and take a look while she was free today.

Hoshino Ai was curious about how Fujiwara Haru had gotten hold of her old witch dean. She asked once, and the reply she received was: "I have some connections, and after contacting someone I know, I was able to transfer you here."

There are no detailed details, only general processes and results.

Did she give the old witch money? She was really greedy, so giving her money would probably be enough to get her in trouble. If she did, Hoshino Ai wanted to find out how much she had given her, carefully note it down, and repay her slowly when she made some money.

Or rather, he didn't deal with the old witch, but went to find her mother...

Hoshino Ai wanted to confirm this matter, so she boarded the train to the orphanage.

She didn't meet the old witch, but only saw a new director who had reorganized the orphanage and was also responsible for handling her transfer procedures.

The new dean asked, "Where did the previous dean go? She embezzled too much money and was caught a while ago, and she was arrested."

The new dean said: "I'm not sure if he was reported or not, but a lot of people were arrested, including some officials who had previously protected the dean."

The new dean said, "The political situation has been turbulent recently. It's not just here. Many people have been investigated and found guilty. Some have even been sentenced to death. It's incredible."

The new dean was a bit nagging, and as she spoke, she started talking about the international situation. Hoshino Ai interrupted her and prepared to say goodbye and go home.

The new dean looked at her and said finally, "I know your life here was terrible before, but don't worry about it now. I'm working hard to make it better. You can come back anytime before you come of age."

Hoshino Ai looked at her and smiled slightly: "I met my own god, and he takes good care of me. I don't think I will come back."

"If that's the case, that's great news."

-

During the last semester of their last year of middle school, a new transfer student arrived, sparking a lot of discussion. Especially when some people discovered that this transfer student was also a beautiful girl, the matter instantly became a hot topic.

In the first few days, the entire grade was talking about this matter. Curious people would run to the transfer student's class to take a look. Since they had nothing to do during breaks, they might as well come and see something new.

After watching it, I went back and chatted with others about how beautiful the new transfer student was. I saw it with my own eyes. Her purple hair was long and smooth. I don't know what brand of shampoo she used.

This sparked a discussion about shampoo.

At this time, if a boy who has always been looked down upon in school, or even ranked last in the school, appears and is favored by a beautiful girl who transferred to the school, the popularity will surely continue and become a classic.

But that wasn't the case. After everyone discovered that the beautiful transfer girl went home with the "school bully" every day, the discussion became less heated.

There is no contradiction, just like flowers blooming on cliffs and trees growing on the land. Everyone joins in the fun and chats and then the matter is over. No one mocks or expresses jealousy.

However, some girls expressed envy of the transfer students.

The mysterious transfer student incident passed by without any surprise.

Fujiwara Haru went to the kendo club today and left quickly. He found out that Kanzaki Souma had passed the position of club leader to someone else and had stepped down to focus on preparing for further studies. When asked about his academic aspirations, he said he planned to go to the private Yumenosaki Academy.

Private Yumenosaki Academy was different from Fujiwara Haru, which made him feel a little disappointed. Perhaps, with fewer opportunities to meet, they would gradually lose their familiarity.

This was the first time that Fujiwara Haru felt the sadness of not seeing each other again after separation.

However, the two still agreed to meet when they were free to practice kendo together again.

Fujiwara Haru was walking on the way home, and together with Shoko, Futaba, and Hoshino Ai, they arrived at a tram stop and waited.

I noticed that the backpack on Glass's back was bulging, seemingly heavy. I reached out to pick it up, and it straightened up a bit, then deflated. I let go and put it down again.

Glass looked at her with some confusion. Looking back at her, he didn't ask any questions, but instead told her firmly: "Glass, you should go to the same high school as me from now on."

Glass was very obedient and nodded in response: "Hmm~"

She had always thought so and had been studying hard for this reason, hoping to get into the same high school through her own efforts and not be accommodated because of her poor grades.

Looking at Futaba: "Futaba, you can go to the same high school as me in the future."

"Why do you say this suddenly?"

Futaba looked over and said calmly, "Okay."

A little surprised: "Futaba is so straightforward today, I thought you would call me a pig-head before agreeing."

"So Fujiwara has a penchant for being scolded? Hmm, that's a bit disgusting."

Futaba uttered these sarcastic words in a calm voice.

"No! It's just that Futaba suddenly stopped being so sharp-tongued today, and I'm a little uncomfortable with it."

"Isn't Fujiwara a little down today? It's not like I can't read the mood. If I say something harsh at this moment, Fujiwara will probably burst into tears and roll on the ground."

"Huh? No way!"

"Then at least you'll feel a little uncomfortable, stupid Fujiwara, are you feeling better now?"

"I told you I don't like being scolded!"

After they exchanged a few words of banter, they quieted down and waited for the train together.

Hoshino Ai, who was standing aside, looked at him for a long time and pointed at herself: "Eh? What about me? Why don't you ask me?"

Fujiwara Haru looked over, shook his head and sighed, then turned back to wait for the train: "It's hopeless, your grades are too bad, you can't get into the same high school."

"Eh? Eh!"

After being stunned, Hoshino Ai fell silent. After a long moment, she asked, "Um...can't Ah P make some arrangements?"

The answer was very firm: "No, you can't do that. How can you cheat and use connections? This is not good behavior. Ai-chan, you must work hard in your new school. Once your grades improve and you pass the school assessment, I will arrange for you to transfer here."

Hoshino Ai's smile froze. She wasn't sure if Ah P was joking or what, but looking at the situation... it was slightly, possibly, perhaps, true!

She counted on her fingers and found that there were more than two months left. If her grades did not meet the standards in the next two months, she might really have to go to an unfamiliar high school alone!

This kind of thing, this kind of thing is not wanted!

"Ah P, which high school? I need to make my target clear!"

Hoshino Ai's tone was full of determination.

"Private Toyosaki Academy."

Great! It's all over!

It is a private school. Unlike national high schools where you can just apply and pass, private schools not only charge higher tuition fees but also pay more attention to students' personal qualifications.

Either you have a special skill, or the deviation value is at least 50 or above.

Unfortunately, Hoshino Ai has no special skills and her deviation value is only an extremely low 35, which lowers the average score.

Feeling hopelessly lost, she saw the train approaching. She watched Fujiwara Haru walk in with Nishimiya Glass and Futaba Rio, as if she had seen her own future.

Let’s try it. It’s just a matter of the deviation value reaching more than 50 points in two months. Hoshino Ai decided to grit her teeth and give it a try!

After returning home, Hoshino Ai briefly reviewed the knowledge she had learned, picked up the things she was going to learn today and ran to A P's house.

"Ah P! I want to learn math!"

"No, it's Sensei, I want to learn math!"

"Oh... so this is how you solved it? That's amazing!"

"Thank you very much, Ms. Yukino. I'll just go home and have dinner."

"Thank you very much, I'm ready!"

"Sensei, please keep teaching me math!"

"Sorry for disturbing you today. I'll go back first."

After returning home, Hoshino Ai turned on the computer, fumbled to search for learning videos to watch, continued studying until late at night, and fell asleep on the bed.

She decided to get into a private high school in two months!

If I fail the entrance exam, then... then... then I can only go to a national high school first and transfer to another school later.

As for the idea of not going to school, it had completely disappeared from her mind.