Tokyo: Starting with a fake boyfriend

Because she had seen Shiratori Osamu's student records, she knew that this child consistently ranked among the top three in his grade during elementary and middle school, demonstrating exceptional academic talent. However, he neglected his studies in high school.

“Okay.” Shiratori Osamu nodded.

After finishing their business, Shinonome Mizuki coughed lightly, stood up, and patted him on the shoulder as encouragement.

"Shiratori-kun, you did a great job today. The other teachers all said that you started paying attention in class today, and you did too in the foreign language class just now. Although you can't keep up with the pace of the class yet, as long as you keep at it, your grades will definitely improve. Keep it up."

“Yes.” Shiratori Osamu nodded.

With the abilities of "Full Concentration" and "Last Stand," he could foresee that it wouldn't be long before he was able to catch up with the class content, or even overtake others.

"..."

Seeing him nod in agreement, Shinonome Mizuki didn't say anything more, but fell into deep thought.

Was her method of encouragement ineffective? Why did Shiratori-kun seem so calm?

According to TV dramas and movies, students should be overjoyed and excited when they receive such a magical tool as the "Academic Ability Enhancement Plan" and are encouraged by their teachers.

Chapter 32 The Unfilial Daughter

"Let's schedule the first tutoring session for the weekend. I'll contact you then."

"Yes, thank you, teacher."

After chatting briefly about the first tutoring session, Shiratori Osamu said goodbye to the teacher and headed to the teachers' office.

"Let's go to the bookstore before we go home."

He put the "Academic Ability Enhancement Plan" into his schoolbag, looked around at the door, found the right direction, and started walking.

With his departure, Shinonome Mizuki has no plans to leave the school.

Although she is a foreign language teacher, there are very few foreign language classes for senior high school students, and her workload is very light, but she still serves as a teacher.

Being a teacher is actually a very tiring job. Many experienced teachers don't want to be teachers because they work themselves to the bone, but their salaries and benefits don't improve significantly.

In fact, this is also why she was directly selected as a teacher when she came to Takeno High School last year.

With fewer classes and her youth, she has more energy and time to teach and be responsible for students' academic performance and health, as well as lead them in activities.

After a short while, as Shinonome Mizuki continued to bury herself in her work, a female teacher approached.

"Teacher Dongyun, Teacher Dongyun."

"Murata-sensei, what's wrong?"

Shinonome Mizuki put down her pen and turned to face her.

"What were you talking about with Shiratori Osamu just now? What did he do wrong this time?"

Ms. Murata is a female teacher in her thirties who is in charge of the second grade this year. She is very curious and loves to gossip.

“He didn’t do anything wrong. He just wanted to go to university, so I helped him create an academic enhancement plan.”

Upon hearing such prejudiced words, Shinonome Mizuki couldn't help but frown, shake her head in denial, and explain.

"What did you say? Shiratori Osamu wants to go to university, and you even helped him create an academic enhancement plan?"

Originally, Mr. Murata just wanted to hear some gossip and have some fun, but when he heard these words, he was immediately shocked and his voice rose several beats.

"what? What?"

Her strong reaction immediately drew the attention of the other teachers in the office.

"Teacher Shinonome said that Shiratori Osamu wants to take the college entrance exam, and she wants to help him take it."

Faced with everyone's curiosity, Mr. Murata did not hide anything.

"Hahaha."

"That guy wants to take the college entrance exam? That's definitely the funniest joke I've heard all year."

"Teacher Shinonome, that's Osamu Shiratori! Osamu Shiratori, do you really think he can get into university?"

"Teacher Dongyun, you've been busy in front of the computer all day. You weren't just trying to help him create an academic enhancement plan, were you? You're wasting your time. A student like Shiratori Osamu has no chance of getting into university. Besides, he's definitely only enthusiastic for a short time. He'll give up in a few days."

"Don't try to persuade her. Ms. Dongyun is a good teacher who is serious and responsible for every student. She's different from us."

The moment these words were spoken, the office was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

The teachers of Class 3-1 weren't initially smiling because they had seen Shiratori Osamu's attentive teaching style, which was very gratifying. However, seeing everyone else smiling, they gradually joined in the laughter.

"I……"

Shinonome Mizuki hadn't expected such a strong reaction. She didn't know if they were mocking her or Shiratori Osamu. Feeling somewhat helpless, she sat in her office chair with a very unpleasant expression.

She wanted to argue back, but lacked the confidence and dared not speak recklessly.

Because she takes things too seriously and is not good at managing her expressions, she can't put on a professional smile and always has a stern face, which has made her unpopular in the office and offended many teachers.

If she continues to go against everyone, there will be no place for her in the office.

……

Shibuya Ward, Shibuya Jingu Gaien, a luxury apartment building.

"I am back."

At 5 p.m., Minami Yamabuki returned home and took off her shoes and socks in front of the entrance hall.

Welcome back.

As her voice rang out, a deep, steady male voice responded to her.

"Dad, why are you back so early today?"

Upon hearing this, Minami Yamabuki was overjoyed and ran into the living room in her slippers.

Yamabuki Tomoya, who was smoking and worrying in front of the sofa, turned pale when he heard this.

How can this girl talk like that? She's hoping he won't come home so that blondie can have a place, isn't she? What an unfilial daughter!

"I went home early because I didn't have much work to do today."

Although he was furious, Yamabuki Satoshi didn't show it. He turned his head to watch her run out, smiled in response, and observed the area behind her.

That infuriating blond guy from yesterday doesn't seem to have come to Xiao Nan's house today.

Good news, good news... It seems that Huang Mao doesn't intend to live in his house for long.

If that's the case, then he has a lot of room to maneuver.

"Xiao Nan, you're back."

Hearing the commotion outside, Yamabuki, who was in the kitchen, came out. Her long black hair was still tied up with a shark clip, and she was wearing a light blue long dress, which was more conservative than yesterday, making her look mature and gentle.

To ensure her family can have a delicious dinner, she usually starts preparing in the afternoon.

"Uh-huh."

Minami Yamabuki nodded and walked towards the kitchen, wanting to get some water.

"Where's Shiratori-kun? Didn't he come to visit today?"

As she walked over, Yamabuki glanced around and asked, somewhat puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Tomoya Yamabuki's fingers, which were holding a cigarette, trembled involuntarily.

Oh no! I was so worried that Huang Mao would come to the house to cause trouble again today that I forgot my wife has a very good impression of that brat, Shiratori Osamu.

"He didn't come; he had something to do today."

Minami Yamabuki shook her head. She and Shiratori-san hadn't exchanged a single word all day, so how could they possibly come back together? She could only make up an excuse.

"What's wrong? Is he coming over later?"

Yamabuki was a little curious.

"He didn't say."

Minami Yamabuki hadn't spoken a single word to Osamu Shiratori all day, so she had no idea what was going on with him.

"What could that blond-haired kid be up to? He doesn't study, he's probably out at karaoke with girls."

Just then, Tomoya Yamabuki spoke up in a muffled voice.

"How could this be..."

Yamabuki Minami instinctively wanted to retort, but the words caught in her throat, and her heart tightened.

She thought of what had happened that morning: the prettiest girl in the class, Yuki Seto, was sitting on Shiratori-san's desk, chatting with him with a charming smile, and they got along very well.

According to eyewitness reports, a small group led by Shiratori-san frequently appears in Shibuya and Kabukicho after school, mainly in places like karaoke bars and arcades.

Although she was reluctant to admit it, Shiratori-san could indeed be having fun with the glamorous girls at a karaoke bar right now.

Moreover, she gave all the pocket money she had saved up over the years to Shiratori-san... 50 yen. With so much money in her hands, it's normal for her to take girls out to play.

"Why not? Handsome thugs like that are the most womanizers. Besides, I told you yesterday that he doesn't like you at all, otherwise he wouldn't have said such vulgar and shameless things."

Seeing that his daughter was unable to refute him and seemed to be wavering and doubting, Yamabuki Tomoya immediately perked up and seized the opportunity to press his advantage.

"He's not that kind of person."

Faced with his statement, Minami Yamabuki resolutely refuted it, but her words were weak.

Because she also knew that Shiratori Shu didn't like her. After all, she was different from the hot girls in her class. Although she inherited her mother's excellent genes and had beautiful features, she didn't know how to dress up or put on makeup.

"Xiao Nan, you can know a person's face but not their heart."

Yamabuki Satoshi was also very good at negotiation. Seeing that she lacked confidence, he became quite agitated, but still calmly and composedly gave her a reminder.

"You're talking badly about him again, I'm not talking to you anymore."

Minami Yamabuki was clever. Realizing she was no match for him, she didn't argue with him to the end. Instead, she pretended to be angry and turned to walk into the kitchen.

"Xiaonan, Xiaonan."

Standing at the door, Yamabuki followed in her footsteps.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Minami Yamabuki opened the refrigerator and turned to look at her.

"Why didn't Shiratori-kun come? Did something happen?"

Finding an opportunity for a private conversation, Yamabuki glanced back, wary of her husband eavesdropping, and asked in a low voice.

"Nothing happened... He wasn't going to come today anyway."

Minami Yamabuki was surprised to hear this. Her mother's reaction had been strange since the beginning, as if it was abnormal that Shiratori-san hadn't come home with her today.

"But didn't he take 50 yen in commission from you?" Yamabuki asked, puzzled. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, her expression changed. "Konan, could this pretending to be your boyfriend be a one-time thing?"

“Yes, I asked him to come home to prevent Dad from going on his business trip... His mission is accomplished.”

Minami Yamabuki pondered for a moment and then nodded.

Her relationship with Shiratori-san was over... It ended completely after she delivered the extra bento her mother had made at noon.

“My silly girl…” Seeing that she really thought so, Shan Chuixue tucked her hair behind her ear, glanced back at the kitchen door, and was almost frantic. “You spent 50 yuan, how can this be a one-time thing? It has to be long-term.”

"Is that so?" Minami Yamabuki was taken aback upon hearing this.

"That's 500,000 yen! For a high school student, it would take half a year of part-time work to earn that much money. Shiratori-kun took that much money, so it's only reasonable for him to pretend to be your boyfriend for at least a month, if not for a long time."

Seeing her daughter so obedient, Yamabuki couldn't help but hold her arm and teach her face to face, trying to wake her up.

The reason she felt strange when she walked out of the kitchen and didn't see Shiratori was because she thought that Shiratori would be staying at her house for a while, spending time with Konan and keeping her husband in check.

"A month?" Minami Yamabuki's heart skipped a beat when she heard her mother's words.

Chapter 33 Even Delinquents Want to Study

There are stationery stores and bookstores around schools, more or less.

Stepping out of the school gate, Shiratori Osamu took out his phone, opened Google Maps, navigated to the nearest bookstore, and walked there.

Once inside the store, he didn't bother the staff at the front desk since there were other customers there, and instead wandered around the store.

It was around the time when school let out, and most of the customers in the store were students from Takeno High School.

"!"

His appearance startled two high school girls who were selecting textbooks in the study book section, and they quickly moved away.