Tokyo: Starting with a fake boyfriend

After leaving her behind, Kimura Kohei rested his elbows on the table, interlaced his fingers in front of his mouth, and asked in a deep voice.

"Really, is there a problem?"

Faced with his extremely oppressive questioning, Shinonome Mizuki adjusted her frameless glasses and responded in a clear voice.

"You gave him extracurricular tutoring and other students saw it, and you're still so self-righteous, aren't you?"

Upon seeing her attitude, Kimura Kohei's face immediately darkened.

"I wasn't being defiant; I was just answering your question. Besides, my vacation is my personal time, and I'm free to do whatever I want. Tutoring my students is the right thing to do, so why are you treating me like an interrogator?"

After defending her stance, Shinonome Mizuki forcefully retorted with a question.

"As a teacher, it is commendable that you are willing to provide extracurricular tutoring to students during the holidays. However, the problem is that the student you are tutoring is Osamu Shiratori."

Finding her attitude to be assertive, and Kimura Kohei's even more assertive attitude, he began tapping his fingers on the table again.

"Chief Kimura, what do you mean by this?"

Upon hearing this, Shinonome Mizuki's eyes suddenly sharpened.

Is Chief Kimura going to target Shiratori again?

It's always been like this. Whenever there are rumors about Shiratori-kun on campus, Principal Kimura always gets prejudiced and assumes that the rumors are true and Shiratori-kun is wrong, and he'll want to expel him at the drop of a hat.

To protect her students from unfair treatment, she painstakingly investigated and searched for evidence each time to clear Shiratori-kun's name.

This man is disgusting. He takes advantage of his power to always target Shiratori-kun. I don't know what grudge he holds against him.

"Teacher Dongyun, please don't be angry. The reason I said this is because the negative impact of this matter is more serious than you expected."

When Kimura Kohei saw her stunningly beautiful face cast a cold and disdainful glance at him, his heart raced uncontrollably, but he remained calm and tapped the table with his fingers again, making a thumping sound.

Is it wrong for a teacher to instruct students?

Shinonome Mizuki dismissed this statement with disdain, offering only a righteous and righteous retort.

What negative impact could this have? It's just that she was ridiculed by everyone in the teachers' office, right?

Let them laugh all they want. When the math final exam results come out next week, everyone will realize their mistake. And when the University of Tokyo announces its results next year, she will surprise everyone.

Do you know what the students think about this?

Seeing her aloof and arrogant demeanor, Kimura Kohei smiled calmly.

"Appreciate further details."

Shinonome Mizuki thought he would also criticize her for wasting her time, but she didn't expect him to bring this up. Since she wasn't very close to the students, she decided to listen and see what happened.

"Many people's first reaction is that you have been blackmailed by this delinquent student, Shiratori Osamu, who is also lusting after your beauty."

"This is a false accusation. I tutored Shiratori-kun in a public place like the Aozora Study Room, and many people can testify to that."

Shinonome Mizuki remained calm upon hearing this, having already anticipated it.

The reason she specifically chose Qingkong Study Room as her tutoring location was not only because there was a bookstore downstairs where she could buy necessary textbooks and test papers at any time, but more importantly, because it was a public place in broad daylight.

"The first reaction of top students is anger."

Seeing her indifference, Kimura Kohei was not surprised at all, and simply continued to explain.

"angry?"

Upon hearing this, Shinonome Mizuki paused, puzzled.

Realizing she was still unaware of the situation, Kohei Kimura coughed lightly and began to change his voice, imitating someone else speaking:

"I'm so envious. I also want Mr. Dongyun to give me private tutoring."

"This is not fair! Why should a good student like me have to pay for a private tutor for extra help, while a bad student like Shiratori Osamu gets individual tutoring from a teacher?"

"Could it be that Shiratori Osamu has caught Shinonome-sensei red-handed? Hehehe."

"My son's grades are so good, why does this teacher ignore the good students and insist on teaching a bad one? It's outrageous! I'm going to join the PTA in filing a complaint against her!"

While imitating, he also pounded the table with his fist.

However, despite his painstaking efforts to imitate students, top students, delinquents, and even parents, he couldn't see the slightest wavering or panic on Shinonome Mizuki's beautiful face.

This result disappointed him. Although Ms. Dongyun was always serious, he knew she wasn't expressionless.

"These opinions are irrelevant to me. I've done my job very well, and my vacation time is my own business. Even if they complain about me, it won't make a difference. Besides, the reason I tutor Shiratori-kun individually is because he has great potential."

Because Shinonome Mizuki had anticipated this situation, and because she is serious and responsible, she always thinks things through before taking any action.

"If Shiratori Shu has potential, does that mean everyone else doesn't?"

“He is different; his potential far exceeds that of ordinary people.”

"His potential far exceeds that of ordinary people? You really believe Shimada's nonsense? Shiratori Osamu's grades in junior high school were indeed very good, but what does that prove? Many people have excellent grades in junior high school, but they become mediocre as soon as they enter high school. What do you think is the reason? Because the gap between junior high school knowledge and high school knowledge is huge!"

Upon hearing this, Kohei Kimura scoffed dismissively, showing his disdain.

"Director Kimura, if you have nothing else to say, I'll take my leave now."

Because he was unworthy of his position and not on the same level as a true educator like the principal, Shinonome Mizuki felt that even listening to him was a waste of time, so she responded once and left.

Leaving the dean's office, wearing flat indoor shoes and carrying documents, Shinonome Mizuki walked quickly because she was furious:

"You all look down on Shiratori-kun, just you wait!"

"Shiratori-kun is a science genius. When his grades skyrocket next week, and when he gets into Tokyo University in six months and creates a miracle, you'll know who's right!"

Chapter 95 One wave subsides, another rises

"Ring ring ring!"

At 16:10 PM, the school bell rang on time, marking the end of Tuesday's classes.

"Why haven't the timelines converged yet? Is Old Deng up to something again?"

Osamu Shiratori, who was engrossed in studying "Mathematics A," put down his pen and pondered the problem.

It's already time for school to end. Even if my mother-in-law and Lao Deng agreed to go to the office later, they should have already submitted their divorce registration.

He had done his research; if a couple arrives at the processing point together with the relevant documents and reaches a consensus, everything can be completed in at most 20 minutes.

After my mother-in-law had a good night's sleep last night, her desire for a divorce is now absolutely unshakable.

In the matter of divorce, only Old Deng is an unstable factor.

While he was thinking, he suddenly summoned the control panel.

[A Turning Point in Life - Yamabuki's Marital Crisis]

[Option ②: Proceed according to the original plan, help Yamabuki regain her single status, help her repair her relationship with her rebellious daughter, and bring happiness to both of them.]

(Rewards: Talent - Energetic, gratitude and trust from Hojo Yuki and Yamabuki Minami, key to the Hojo family's luxury apartment in Minato Ward, observation from Hojo Ryoma, 100 million yen per month)

There are no locked options or similar statuses on the panel, so Shiratori Osamu can change his choices at any time before the world lines converge.

He started his comeback very early today, after all, his arms were weak and exhausted, and his grip on the pen was trembling, so he really wanted the [Full of Energy] talent.

Although this talent isn't about rapid recovery and its specific effects are currently unknown, having it will undoubtedly further improve one's learning efficiency.

"Let's wait and see. The Yakuchosho (traditional business office) doesn't close until 5 p.m. Hopefully, it's not Old Deng playing tricks."

His gaze swept over the options again, but Shiratori couldn't figure out what was going on, so he could only choose to wait.

He stopped studying and shut down his concentration, and a feeling of regret immediately welled up in his heart.

Because he could have done something better, which was to take leave after lunch and accompany his mother-in-law to get a divorce in the afternoon.

If that's the case, then regardless of whether Old Deng changes his mind at the last minute, he can find a way to handle it and ensure the convergence of the timelines.

However, driven by rational thinking, he trusted his own judgment and opinions too much, believing that his mother-in-law had completely given up and that he had thoroughly reprimanded Old Deng, making the divorce a foregone conclusion. He thought that all he needed was a lawyer's assistance, and that he didn't need to make a special trip.

Just then, a bright, clear, and melodious voice rang out:

"Shiratori-kun".

Upon hearing his name, Shiratori looked in the direction of the sound and saw Ms. Shinonome standing at the back door of the classroom. She was still wearing a suit and trousers as always, with a cold and rigid expression.

"Pack your schoolbag and come with me."

Having attracted his attention, Shinonome Mizuki explained her purpose.

Upon learning of this situation, Shiratori Osamu nodded and began packing his things.

Actually, there weren't many things on the desk: a copy of "Mathematics A," the class monitor's notebook, and a pencil case.

After tidying up his things, he picked up his schoolbag and went over.

Halfway there, he glanced at Minami Yamabuki in the front row out of the corner of his eye, causing the latter to look away.

The school building was bustling with activity after school, filled with laughter and chatter.

"Don't run in the hallway."

Shinonome Mizuki, leading Shiratori Osamu, noticed some students running and called out to stop them.

Although Takeno High School does not prohibit students from dating, the school rules explicitly forbid running in the corridors.

After all, running around in crowded places can be troublesome, whether you slip and fall or bump into someone.

Before long, they arrived at the student guidance office.

This kind of room is the only suitable place for a private conversation after school without being disturbed.

"Teacher Dongyun, what's wrong?"

Upon arriving at the familiar room, Shiratori waited until she closed the door before speaking.

What are your plans for later?

Shinonome Mizuki turned around and glanced at his expression. Confirming that he wasn't in a cold and indifferent state, she adjusted her glasses and leaned against the door to ask.

"Go home and study."

Faced with this question, Shiratori Osamu gave an answer without hesitation.

"These are the things I came up with when I made your study plan. Take a look at them before you go home, and it would be best if you bought all of these things."

Knowing how diligent he was, Shinonome Mizuki nodded with satisfaction, then took a folded A4 sheet of paper from her pocket and handed it to him.

"How come there's still money?"

Shiratori Osamu took the money and opened it, intending to read the contents, but was surprised to find three 10,000 yuan bills tucked inside.

"Because buying things costs money."

Shinonome Mizuki hadn't expected him to act so quickly, actually tearing it open right in front of her. Being caught red-handed made her pause for a moment, then she said it as a matter of course.

"I don't lack money."

"You don't lack money, but do you think I do?"

"Correct."

Faced with this question, Shiratori Osamu quickly glanced at her from head to toe before nodding.

It's actually quite difficult to tell whether someone is rich or not just by looking at them.

The most typical example is the fake socialite, who appears glamorous and has a colorful life, but in reality, she has to split the bill even for a pair of stockings.

"What do you mean 'yes'? I have over seven million in savings, I really don't need the money."

Upon hearing this, Shinonome Mizuki felt insulted and immediately became agitated.

Although everyone has heard rumors that Shiratori Osamu has a powerful backer, so he can break school rules without consequence, how could she, as a teacher, not know about Shiratori Osamu's situation if others didn't?

Shiratori's family background is that of a typical working-class family. While they are not poor, they are certainly not wealthy either.

"Seven million? Is that much?"

Shiratori Osamu was somewhat surprised to learn about her savings.

Seven million is actually quite a lot. Although Japanese people have a strong sense of saving money, how to accumulate it is a big problem.

"..."

Even though he had clearly proven that she was very rich, Shinonome Mizuki couldn't be happy with his reaction. She glared at him with her cheeks slightly puffed out.

That guy is so rude. Just because she always wears a suit, he thinks she's poor. She has plenty of clothes too.

“Teacher Dongyun, this 30,000 has nothing to do with how much money it is. It's the money you gave me to buy the exam papers. You can take it back.”