A super great writer in the second dimension

　Breathing in the fresh air from one of Japan's greenest areas, someone soon came to open the door.

　Looking at the beautiful face of the newcomer, Sanzenin Arashi could hardly believe that she was a widow who had lost her husband.

　Nan Lingyin smiled as she opened the door. "Mr. Qingshan's visit is a great help. My daughter just finished class, and Mr. Qingshan can chat with her. He'll definitely learn more about our school."

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded. "Of course, leave tomorrow to me. I'd also like to borrow Suzune-san's daughter's textbook for lesson preparation."

　As he spoke, he walked to the entrance, changed into slippers, and sat down in the living room. As expected of the school's chairman, the house was decorated in a very refreshing style, with white as the main color. The room was full of Western style, and all the cups and other items were made of glass, including a large swan-shaped pitcher on a table in front of the sofa.

　"I apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality, Mr. Aoyama."

　After inviting Sanzenin Arashi to sit on the sofa, Nan Lingyin poured him a glass of water and said with a smile.

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled and said, "It's nothing. I've been busy lately and have finally found some free time. It's a rare experience to be a teacher. I'm quite familiar with the high school curriculum, but considering the introductory issues for new teachers, I think it's better to teach without referring to the textbook."

　Nan Lingyin asked in confusion, "Does Mr. Qingshan mean to get rid of the book?"

　"Of course, what about the geometry of the positions? I guarantee it will be very interesting. Taking the Normandy landings as an example, I will analyze the geometric science of the Normandy fortifications by combining climate theory, and even calculate the distance deviation between each bunker."

　"Huh... well, we're an all-girls school, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

　“It was I who was short-sighted,” Sanzenin Arashi smiled. “Alright, allow me to improvise tomorrow, but…”

　Just as Sanzenin Arashi was exchanging pleasantries, a series of footsteps sounded, accompanied by a melodious female voice.

　"Mom, how about I make a tofu salad for dinner?"

　Minami Kotori came downstairs with light steps, and her eyes widened as soon as she looked at the sofa.

　What is this gentleman doing here?

　Upon hearing this, Sanzenin Arashi smiled and waved at her.

　"Does Mr. Aoyama know my daughter?"

　Nan Lingyin asked abruptly.

　“This…” Minami Kotori turned her head away, but her expression must have been quite something.

　“I ran into you once when I was shopping last time,” said Sanzenin Arashi. “After all, you and your daughter look very alike, so I went up to ask, and it turns out you really do look alike.”

　“That’s perfect. I’ll prepare dinner. Mr. Aoyama can have a chat with my daughter, since you’ll be teaching her tomorrow.”

　"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

　Sanzenin Arashi looked at Minami Kotori, who was trying hard to figure out the situation, and gave her a meaningful smile.

　..

173. The Power of the Filthy Master

　Minami Kotori smiled and said, "Teacher Aoyama, you're really amazing."

　"What's so great about it?" Sanzenin Arashi smiled.

　She probably called herself a 'teacher' because she's going to teach her class tomorrow.

　After all, they don't play visual novels or read light novels.

　The little bird thought for a moment, then tapped her slender finger on the corner of her mouth. "Teacher Aoyama is the same age as me, yet she's already a teacher. That's amazing."

　Sanzenin Arashiko thought the girl was really innocent. "I just know a little more than the average person. But Kotori, you have the talent of a designer. You designed that maid outfit yourself last time, didn't you?"

　“…Um, this…”

　Sanzenin Arashi noticed that her gaze was drifting back and forth, sometimes looking at his face, sometimes at her mother.

　"Don't you want your family to know? Well, after all, you work in that kind of place."

　"Yes……"

　"But have you thought about other things? Liking cosplay doesn't necessarily mean dressing up as a maid or becoming an idol on stage. Isn't that still cosplay? It's about playing a character that resonates with people."

　Sanzenin Arashi tried to make a recommendation and then began to observe the other person's reaction.

　"Hmm..." The little bird closed her eyes and imagined herself standing on the stage: the spotlight was shining on her, she was wearing an exaggerated and gorgeous dress, and there was a sea of ​​people waving flashlight sticks below the stage, all shouting the same name.

　I, Love, little birds, and so on.

　Her fair cheeks flushed slightly. "No, idols and stuff..."

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled. "Lack of confidence? Your voice is pretty good, you shouldn't sing badly."

　"really?"

　A pleasant feeling welled up inside Minami Kotori. Being recognized by the teacher is something that any student should be happy about.

　Arashi Sanzenin affirmed, "Of course, I never lie, but no matter what profession you are in, hard work is essential. A single move on stage requires thousands or even tens of thousands of repetitions of practice before it can be used naturally. Conversely, unnatural movements cannot attract fans' attention, let alone make them like you."

　"That makes sense. What do you think we should do, Mr. Aoyama?"

　With the identity of a teacher, Minami Kotori spoke freely, throwing out all the questions that were on her mind.

　Japan is a strange country; it places a high value on 'position,' and it's perfectly natural for students to ask teachers questions.

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled. "Oh? Would you like your teacher to help you with a path discussion?"

　"Excuse me, teacher."

　As expected of the chairman's daughter, Minami Kotori is very well-mannered and has a very refined demeanor.

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled and casually opened up the topic with a few words. How could a fledgling like Minami Kotori possibly be a match for this old pervert?

　However, this question is also quite philosophical.

　He said, "To put it in a more lofty way, it all depends on the individual. The excellence of a profession is just a formula. The more superior the profession, the more difficult the competition. To do well in this kind of profession, you must put in three times, or even ten times, the effort of other professions."

　Minami Kotori remained silent, lost in thought.

　Arashi Sanzenin continued, "The profession of fashion designer is even higher than that of idol. The latter has very high requirements for appearance and other things, which you, Kotori, are naturally good at. However, designers rely entirely on their brains to make a living. If being a good-looking person is a shortcut to becoming an idol, then there is no shortcut for anyone to be a designer."

　After listening to what Sanzenin Arashi said, Minami Kotori looked confused. She didn't know what she should do in the future. She had only thought about it a little after the topic was discussed today. This was a common problem for top students.

　Learning with the purpose of learning is what makes a top student. People who know what they want to do will set aside time for it from the beginning, and their grades will naturally be high, though not low.

　Minami Kotori is the top student in her grade, a female academic star, so it's normal for her to encounter this situation.

　"Don't know what you should do?" Sanzenin Arashi asked with a smile, moving closer to Kotori and patting her head. "Then what do you want to do?"

　"Something that makes me happy!"

　This time she answered quickly, but Sanzenin Arashi had no idea what she was talking about.

　Sanzenin Arashi rubbed her temples. "As a teacher... may I ask you something?"

　"Hi?"

　"You mean, what do you think you can do? No, no, no, what do you think constitutes happiness?"

　The little bird thought for a moment, "A snack?"

　"Hey, hey, hey, we're here to discuss routes, not to hold a food festival, right?"

　"Sorry, teacher."

　Sanzenin Arashi was somewhat speechless. This girl lacked confidence. Her apologetic expression suggested she hadn't done anything wrong; she'd just been a little naive, yet she felt embarrassed.

　Sanzenin Arashi shook her head. "What are you apologizing for? Well, let's talk about it. You're very interested in designing clothes, right?"

　The little bird affirmed, "Yes."

　"Then let me ask you, what aspects of clothing design interest you?"

　"do not know……"

　Arashi Sanzenin held up three fingers. "Okay, let's break it down. Designing clothes involves conceptualizing in your mind, listing the elements, drawing them on paper, and finally discarding the unrealizable elements to turn them into a physical product. Which step do you find most interesting?"

　"Imagining what you want to do is very interesting."

　"That's what you conceive in your head."

　Minami Kotori showed an "I see" expression, then looked up and stared at Sanzenin Arashi.

　This teacher is amazing; he enlightened me and broadened my mind instantly.

　"Teacher, what can we do with this?"

　The little bird was born with a defective leg and was often ridiculed when it was young, so it lacked self-confidence.

　However, it helped her build confidence and set a goal for her to become a teacher for a day by Arashi Sanzenin.

　"What to do?" Sanzenin Arashi thought for a moment. "There are many things we can do. Birds are very clever and have great imaginations. How about trying oil painting? I have a very good teacher here."

　Minami Kotori asked with sparkling eyes, "Is it you, teacher?"

　“No!” Sanzenin Arashi held up her index finger and waved it in front of her. “It’s a girl, a girl who is very good at drawing.”

　Of course, it's Shiina Mashiro.

　Moreover, without realizing it, I became familiar with Minami Kotori.

　The little bird probably didn't even realize this.

　..

174. The Secret of the Southern Bird

　Sanzenin Arashi sat at the Minami family's dining table, savoring the dishes cooked by Minami Suzune. He picked up a piece of tofu and put it in his mouth, chewing it. The aroma of the ingredients lingered in his mouth, making it very delicious.

　Although it's just a simple tofu salad, the taste is just right, with a hint of mom's cooking.

　Nan Suzune's dishes can't compare to Nakiri Erina's, but this refreshing feeling made Sanzenin Arashi, who always eats store bento boxes, feel like her mouth was cleansed.

　"I heard that Mr. Aoyama is looking for an art teacher for my daughter. May I ask for more details?"

　Nan Lingyin also heard the discussion on her daughter's side. She cared about her daughter a lot. Sanzenin Arashi had found her an art teacher, so of course she had to ask about it.

　"Well, I noticed that Xiaoniao likes design, so I'm planning to recommend my cousin to her."

　'Yes, let's attack from both sides, brother and sister.'

　After finishing speaking, Sanzenin Arashi smiled and looked at Nanami Suzune, her demeanor very elegant, reminiscent of Tohsaka Tokiomi.

　"Is she Mr. Aoyama's cousin?" Nan Lingyin clicked her tongue slightly. Doesn't that mean the other person is younger than this person?

　In art, a profession where one is constantly growing, younger students generally don't get much attention.

　"Don't underestimate Miss Lingyin just because she's my cousin. She's very famous in the art world, and almost everyone who loves oil painting has heard of her."

　Just kidding, even the British royal palaces have paintings of pure white. Being recognized by a member of the royal family is one of the highest honors for an artist.

　Mashiro is destined to be a pioneer in the art world.

　During her lifetime, she will definitely leave behind a masterpiece like the 'Mona Lisa Smile', which will be remembered for all time. Sanzenin Arashi has no doubt about this.

　"Is he that famous?" Nan Lingyin asked doubtfully. "Oil paintings...could it be..."

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded. "Did you guess it? That's right, it's Shiina Mashiro-sensei from Britain, the half-blood one."

　"He's such a famous person, how can we possibly thank Mr. Aoyama?"

　Nan Lingyin gasped in astonishment. People outside the art world might not know this, but if you were in that circle, Mashiro's reputation would be legendary.

　"So, how will Shiina Mashiro-sensei instruct my daughter?"

　"Probably on the weekend, since my cousin has her own things to do, but I think they'll become friends very quickly."

　"Understood, then I'll leave this matter to Mr. Aoyama."

　Minami Kotori ate her meal on the side, glancing at the two of them every now and then.

　Night fell quickly, and Nan Lingyin emptied a room and brought out a quilt for Sanzenin Arashi to use.

　Sanzenin Arashi turned off his laptop, intending to go to the bathroom and then go to sleep. He pushed open the door, tiptoed so as not to disturb Minami Suzune, and went straight downstairs.

　The toilet was downstairs, and you had to pass by Minami Kotori and Minami Suzune's room. Sanzenin Arashi tiptoed around, making no sound at all.

　But suddenly he heard a female voice that sounded like she was enduring something.

　Sanzenin Arashi frowned, looking at the source of the sound—Nan Suzune's room.

　The sound had no rhythm; it sounded like a babbling toddler repeating a single word, a simple "hmm," in a polyphonic manner.

　Suddenly, as if divinely inspired, he understood something.