Tokyo: Starting with a fake boyfriend

Nothing happened at the lunch table; Yamabuki Tomoya hadn't yet come up with a good way to deal with Shiratori Osamu.

After lunch, the two returned to their desks to study.

"Shiratori-san, I have to go to my cram school later, so I won't be able to stay home... What are you going to do?"

After studying for a while, Yamabuki Minami looked up at the digital clock on the wall. It was already 13:11 PM. She then looked at Shiratori Osamu's handsome profile as he studied diligently.

"I'm going to find Ms. Dongyun. She wants to tutor me and help me with my college entrance exam."

Shiratori Osamu had already figured out his plans for today while he was washing up.

"Will Mr. Dongyun give you extra lessons?"

Minami Yamabuki was surprised to learn of this.

Judging from this, Shiratori-san really intends to study hard and take the college entrance exam.

"Yes."

This is hard to hide, and there's no need to hide it, Shiratori Osamu nodded.

"Will you come to my house again tonight?"

Realizing that he was going out and wouldn't be waiting for her at home, Yamabuki Minami hesitated for a few moments before asking shyly.

"I can't stay at your house too often. It's best to space it out so I can keep an eye on your dad."

Even when he was fully focused, Shiratori Osamu couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart upon hearing those words, but he still shook his head.

Minami Yamabuki's words sounded very tempting, as if she was inviting him to spend the night with her, making him want to respond to her expectations. However, everything should be done in moderation.

"That's true."

Although Minami Yamabuki agreed with what he said, she was still a little disappointed.

…………

After agreeing on the arrangements, at 13:30 PM, Shiratori Osamu packed his schoolbag and left the room.

I couldn't find the clothes I changed out of yesterday. When I asked, I found out that my mother-in-law had taken them to wash.

Yamabuki Tomoya sat in the living room like a guardian angel. As he walked out of the room, his gaze immediately swept over and he noticed Shiratori Osamu carrying his schoolbag, clearly about to leave. He couldn't help but feel relieved.

"Shiratori-kun, are you leaving?"

Yamabuki reacted enthusiastically, standing up to ask with concern.

"Mother-in-law, I have some things to take care of, so I must take my leave now."

Shiratori Osamu nodded and walked towards the entrance.

Did Xiao Nan say goodbye to you? Why didn't she come to see you off?

Realizing he was leaving, Yamabuki, being very polite, got off the sofa and went to see him off.

Seeing this, Tomoya Yamabuki also stood up and followed, not wanting the blond-haired guy to have any chance to talk to his wife alone.

“I said goodbye to her. She doesn’t have to go to her tutoring class until 14:30 pm, so she still has plenty of time. I told her to study hard.”

Upon arriving at the entrance, Shiratori Osamu responded while putting on his shoes.

Are you coming again tonight?

Yamabuki stood in the corridor watching him, and couldn't help but ask a question.

Although having an extra man in the house is inconvenient, Shiratori-kun's overnight stays have had such a positive effect that her husband has become very obedient.

Upon hearing this, Tomoya Yamabuki, who was following behind, immediately lost his composure.

No, what does my wife mean by this? Does she really want Shiratori Osamu to come over and stay overnight?

"I have something to do tonight, so I won't bother you."

Shiratori Osamu was surprised that she would ask about this, and after a moment of surprise, he looked at Yamabuki Tomoya and shook his head.

"!!!"

His glance served as a wake-up call for Tomoya Yamabuki.

Why did that blond guy glance at him? Could it be because he was home, which is why he wasn't planning to come?

"Then I won't prepare dinner for you."

After asking the question, Yamabuki realized that her question was not very good and tried to make amends with a different answer.

"Mother-in-law, Mr. Yamabuki, thank you very much for your hospitality." After putting on his shoes, Shiratori Osamu picked up his schoolbag, bowed slightly to the two of them to express his gratitude, and then turned to open the door. "I'll be going now."

"You're too kind. Have a safe trip."

Yamabuki stood in the corridor, gently waving goodbye to him.

Chapter 51 Test?

The Hachiko statue is the most famous landmark in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.

This statue commemorates Hachiko, an Akita dog whose touching story of waiting for his owner at Shibuya Station every day until his death is widely known in Japan.

Because it's a famous tourist attraction, Saturday afternoons are very lively, with foreign tourists and young couples meeting and laughing together.

"A miscalculation...a miscalculation..."

Shinonome Mizuki stood in front of the Hachiko statue, holding an umbrella, and stood on tiptoe to look at the crowds in the direction of Shibuya Station, feeling somewhat irritable.

Because of her serious nature and her punctuality, she usually arrives fifteen minutes early if anything happens.

This is a good practice; it effectively prevents accidents and ensures accuracy.

But it was summer, and Tokyo was very hot. It was afternoon, and even the air was scorching hot. Even with an umbrella, she still found it unbearably hot.

She began to regret it. Why did she choose to meet in front of the Hachiko statue? If it had been in an air-conditioned indoor place like a library, study room, coffee shop, or family restaurant, it wouldn't have been so hot.

"Are there 5 minutes left?"

Because the weather was so hot, Shinonome Mizuki, drenched in sweat, raised her right hand to glance at her watch, then looked anxiously at the station again, hoping to find a familiar face in the crowd as soon as possible.

"Teacher Dongyun".

Just then, a voice came from the other side.

Hearing this call, Shinonome Mizuki, whose attention was entirely focused on the station, paused for a moment. Turning her head, she saw Shiratori Shoichi standing a few meters away, holding an umbrella and carrying a shoulder bag.

Unlike his usual school uniform at school, he was wearing a simple black short-sleeved T-shirt and cargo pants today, looking very stylish. Because of his tall and upright figure, he had a very strong presence in the crowd.

"Shiratori-kun".

Seeing him appear, Shinonome Mizuki was pleasantly surprised and went to greet him, finally relieved that she didn't have to continue basking in the sun.

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to arrive so early."

After successfully reuniting, Shiratori noticed the sweat on her face and chose to apologize.

Actually, he wasn't late; he arrived at his destination at least 5 minutes early.

But he didn't expect that Mr. Dongyun was even earlier than him, and it looked like he had been waiting for a while, as he was sweating a lot even with an umbrella.

"It's okay, I'm the one who should apologize. I arrived too early."

Shinonome Mizuki didn't expect him to apologize so politely. She shook her head and said seriously.

"Anyway, just see the person above... Mr. Shinonome, where do we go next?"

Considering she was hot, Shiratori Osamu didn't intend to waste time on that topic and went straight to the point.

"I've found a study room, come with me."

Shinonome Mizuki doesn't like to waste time, and she couldn't wait to enjoy the air conditioning, so she took him with her.

Following in her footsteps, Shiratori Osamu's gaze fell upon her.

It was Saturday, but Mr. Dongyun was still dressed in formal attire: a black suit with a white shirt and black trousers. The outfit was very formal and old-fashioned, and it looked very hot.

However, she has a very graceful figure, at least 1.7 meters tall, and stands out from the other girls in the crowd.

Moreover, she is very beautiful, with a delicate and exquisite face and a cool and intellectual temperament, which is enough to make up for any shortcomings in her clothing.

Starting from the Hachiko statue, they didn't speak a word the whole way, just kept walking.

Before long, they arrived at a bookstore and went upstairs through the side door.

The second floor of the bookstore is spacious. As soon as you open the door, the cool air from the air conditioner hits you.

"I am Higashino Mizuki. I called last night to reserve two spots. This is my teacher's certificate."

Finally, the air conditioning was on, which relieved Shinonome Mizuki's mood considerably. She went to the front desk and started talking to the staff.

Teachers and students who study in the study room are eligible for a discount.

Following behind her, Shiratori Shu surveyed the surroundings.

付费自习室的收费标准是1小时600円，2小时1100円，4小时1700円，还挺便宜的。

The restaurant is quite spacious, with mostly rows of seats and some private rooms in the distance. At this time of day, there are many customers studying.

The environment is clean and quiet, with air conditioning in the summer, and many bookshelves are filled with books, which can obviously be used for reference.

This place is actually quite good for studying.

However, studying at home is the most cost-effective option. Even though air conditioning electricity is expensive in Tokyo, it's not as expensive as 3400 yen for 4 hours.

Teacher Dongyun deliberately chose this public place as the location for the study session. It's unclear whether this was out of wariness towards him or out of concern that they might be seen together in a more private setting.

After paying the fee, Shinonome Mizuki led Shiratori Osamu on a walk and settled him in a row of seats by the window.

"Shiratori-kun, please sit for a while, I'm going to the restroom."

Shinonome Mizuki put down her briefcase, said one sentence, and walked away.

Because she was dressed too warmly and had been in the sun for more than ten minutes, she had sweated a lot and needed to take care of herself.

As she left, Shiratori Osamu put down his bag and took out a document that had been stapled together.

Not long after, Shinonome Mizuki returned.

"Shiratori-kun, before we start studying, I want to confirm one thing with you again: you really intend to apply to the University of Tokyo, right?"

Sitting down across the table from her, Shinonome Mizuki adjusted her glasses and said seriously.

Although her expression was very serious and solemn, because she had washed her face, her purple hair was wet, and a few stray hairs clung to her cheeks. The slight messiness added a touch of charm to her cool and aloof face.

"real."

Shiratori Xiu had no intention of rebelling against his master; he glanced at her again and nodded emphatically.

Previously, he felt that he lacked the ability and had little chance of success, so he had no interest in studying and decided to skip class to go to an internet cafe to learn programming and code.

Now, with the near-superpowers of "Concentration" and "Desperate Counterattack" as his cheat codes, and with the possibility of gaining other abilities in the future, he is truly determined to work hard again and get into a top university!

"Is it because you watched the inspirational drama 'Dragon Zakura 1' and thought that science was easy, so you suddenly decided to apply to the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Tokyo?"

The incident happened suddenly, and Shinonome Mizuki agreed to the private tutoring in a daze and in a fit of enthusiasm. However, after a few days, she suddenly realized something.

A student with extremely poor grades gets into the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Tokyo—isn't that the main storyline of "Dragon Zakura 1"?

"No, this is a decision I made after careful consideration."

Shiratori Osamu shook his head again. The reason he applied to the Faculty of Engineering was because he knew that the major was related to computer programming and code.

"That's good... Let's begin. First, let's test your current level."

After repeatedly confirming, Shinonome Mizuki nodded in satisfaction, took her briefcase to the table and began rummaging through things, placing an exam paper in front of Shiratori Osamu.

"If you want to study science, math is the most important subject. I saw you were studying 'Math I' in English class yesterday, so you obviously know that. Try this test paper first to assess your current calculation ability."

"First year of junior high? Isn't it a first year of senior high exam?"

Reaching out, Shiratori gently pulled over the exam paper, glanced at it, and was immediately stunned.

Although he had anticipated before coming for tutoring that the methods of professional teachers and private tutoring by top students would be completely different.

But Mr. Dongyun used a first-year junior high school exam paper to test him? I ask you, which high school student couldn't withstand such a test?

"Shiratori-kun, I don't mean to belittle you, I just need to test your current academic ability. And don't underestimate first-year junior high school math, because math is not a subject that requires rote memorization. Rather, the more solid your foundation and the deeper your understanding, the faster you will progress."

Seeing his reaction, Shinonome Mizuki knew that because she was not good at making expressions, her words were easily misunderstood, so she explained her actions and thoughts clearly.

"I understand."