Tokyo: Starting with a fake boyfriend

As he released her embrace, Shinonome Mizuki snapped out of her surprise and curiosity, realizing what she had done. She adjusted her glasses to readjust herself, but still felt guilty.

"It's ok."

Shiratori Shu didn't care. Being touched wouldn't hurt him, and besides, the other party had waited for him for so long.

Moreover, Shinonome Mizuki has a super good figure, and it feels incredibly comfortable to hug her. Although she appears aloof on the surface, she is actually very soft and light.

"..."

After the passionate embrace ended, the two fell silent, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.

Shinonome Mizuki felt even more embarrassed about this, because her act of scratching her pectoral muscles out of curiosity was too strange.

In contrast, Shiratori Osamu's sudden embrace, though abrupt, could be explained.

Although doing so is inappropriate for them in terms of their status and relationships, it is still reasonable under the influence of their emotions.

"Teacher Dongyun, would you like to come into my house for a while, have some water and rest?"

Shiratori waited a while until she had composed herself before speaking.

"A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall... Mr. Shiratori, I appreciate your invitation, but since you live alone and your parents are not at home, it is really inconvenient for me to go in."

Despite wanting to accept the invitation, Shinonome Mizuki shook her head.

Although she was indeed very tired and thirsty, and she was also very curious about what Shiratori Osamu's room was like, there were some things she couldn't do.

When a young female teacher enters the home of a troubled student living alone, regardless of the length of time she stays, it is easy for this to cause misunderstandings.

Actually, the hug just now could have caused problems, but she observed that no one seemed to have seen it.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go get you a bottle of water."

Upon learning of her concerns, Shiratori Osamu nodded in understanding, then picked up the key and opened the door.

He walked into the house, turned on the light, kicked off his shoes with both feet, put on slippers, and went straight to the refrigerator.

As he made a move, Shinonome Mizuki, who was standing outside the door, tidied her hair and curiously peeked inside.

Judging from the layout of the entrance hall and corridor, this rented room, intended for student accommodation, is actually quite large.

The things in the entryway are very tidy, without any mess or disorder, and there is no unpleasant smell.

This discovery surprised her somewhat, as she had some experience making home visits as a teacher.

Leaving aside students who live with their parents or relatives, the homes of female students living alone are incredibly dirty and messy, even though they have excellent academic performance.

In the blink of an eye, Shiratori returned, carrying two bottles of mineral water.

He should have been able to move faster, but he wasn't sure if Mr. Shinonome would be able to drink iced drinks today.

Although Japanese women don't have the tradition or awareness of avoiding cold during their periods and dare to drink ice water all year round, it's still better to have one iced drink and one room temperature drink just to be on the safe side.

"Teacher Dongyun, would you like some water to quench your thirst? Which kind would you like?"

"This one."

When Shinonome Mizuki noticed the options for room temperature and chilled, she couldn't help but glance at him before choosing chilled.

Seeing her choice, Shiratori Osamu unscrewed the bottle cap for her and handed it to her.

"Thank you."

Higashino Mizuki took the bottled water he handed her, felt the coolness of the bottle, and immediately felt refreshed and comfortable before drinking it.

After being hot and thirsty for several hours, she finally got to drink some ice water, and she felt completely comfortable. She felt as if every cell in her body was making sounds of satisfaction and joy.

At the same time, Shiratori Osamu couldn't help but look at her.

She was just tilting her head back slightly to drink water, but perhaps because she was so beautiful and looked so happy and enjoying herself, she looked truly beautiful.

This is not simply a matter of beauty being in the eye of the beholder. In terms of looks alone, Shinonome Mizuki is definitely the most beautiful woman he has ever seen in real life. She is the kind of woman who is so beautiful that she can be stunning.

Moreover, she has a great temperament. Even though she is wearing an old-fashioned and formal suit and trousers, the ladylike and elegant demeanor that she exudes is captivating.

What attracted Shiratori Osamu the most was actually her approach.

He truly didn't expect that Mr. Dongyun would wait for him at his doorstep out of concern for his safety.

Despite being a graduate of Tokyo University and being incredibly intelligent, he did something so foolish... The feeling of him being cold to everyone else but only kind to you really touched him.

"what happened?"

Shinonome Mizuki was enjoying her water, but she felt a little embarrassed by his stare. Was it because she was not feminine enough to drink too much water at once?

But there was nothing she could do. Although she had realized before she came that she would probably have to wait a long time, she had brought two bottles of water and some food, but it was too hot and she had already finished them.

"fine."

Shiratori realized he had been watching for too long and shook his head.

"Then why are you staring at me?"

Seeing that he wouldn't tell her, Shinonome Mizuki didn't give up. Instead, she dug deeper.

Science-oriented men tend to be inflexible in their thinking, so it's best not to beat around the bush with them and just speak clearly.

"Because you are so beautiful, I was distracted just now."

Seeing that she insisted on asking, Shiratori simply satisfied her and let her speak her mind.

"!"

Shinonome Mizuki thought she was going to embarrass herself, but she was surprised to find out that this was the truth.

Because she was beautiful and cute from a young age, she had many suitors when she was young. In fact, she was used to being praised for her looks, but hearing Shiratori Osamu's praise made her heart pound.

"foul……"

Realizing that he was staring at her because he was captivated by her beauty, Shinonome Mizuki lowered her head, hugged the water bottle in her hands, and muttered something under her breath.

What did you say?

Because her voice was too soft, Shiratori Osamu didn't hear her clearly.

"I said you're cheating! You can't just say things like that to a girl like that, and besides, I'm your teacher!"

Higashion Mizuki raised her head, glaring at her with a mixture of embarrassment and anger, her fair face and delicate silver ears blushing.

“I know, that’s why I didn’t want to answer at first, but you insisted on asking… and there’s no rule that says students can’t compliment their teachers on their looks.”

Upon discovering that her defenses were so low that she would blush even like this, Shiratori Shu's heart raced uncontrollably as he tried to explain.

Holy crap, Shinonome-sensei is so good-looking, yet he's so innocent-looking. That's truly unfair!

"..."

Seeing his self-righteous attitude, Higashion Mizuki was embarrassed and annoyed. She glanced at his handsome face from side to side, but she couldn't do anything about it.

Because, in terms of the process, it was indeed caused by her persistent questioning.

"I want to go back."

After hesitating for a moment, Shinonome Mizuki bent down, picked up the briefcase from the ground, and turned to leave.

"Teacher Dongyun, are you angry?"

Seeing this, Shiratori Shu quickly chased after them.

When a girl gets angry and turns away, a guy should never let her walk away alone. He must find a way to make her happy. This is the most basic rule of dating.

While it might seem a bit like a guy trying to lick a girl's boots, it's the smartest thing to do if he doesn't want to lose her.

Because girls in the ambiguous, dating, and passionate stages of a relationship are very emotional creatures. If you leave her alone, she might overthink things and suddenly become disappointed in you.

"I'm not angry, it's just that it's too late and I need to go home to cook dinner for my sister."

Shinonome Mizuki walked forward carrying her briefcase, and when she noticed him chasing after her, she said...

Actually, she was angry, not only because of Shiratori Osamu's casual complimenting of someone's beauty, but mainly because of her own lack of self-respect.

Shiratori was just complimenting her on her looks, but she felt her face burning, her heart racing, and in her embarrassment and anger, she even blamed him for breaking the rules. She felt ashamed and useless.

"You're obviously angry... I'm sorry, I was wrong, I'll never say you're beautiful again."

Having been in a relationship before, Shiratori Osamu knew how to coax a girl. Seeing that she was clearly angry but wouldn't admit it, he immediately said...

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing this, Shinonome Mizuki, whose thoughts were still in disarray and who was sulking, immediately lost her composure, stopped in her tracks, and turned to look at him.

This science guy is hopeless. She already said she wasn't angry, why did she have to make things so extreme?

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect you to hate being complimented on your beauty so much... I guess it makes sense. You've been complimented on your beauty since you were a child, so you must be tired of it by now. Beauty is just the least significant advantage you have."

Having successfully made her break down and open her mouth, Shiratori Xiu said with a look of guilt and shame.

He has a wealth of experience in making girls happy; none of his four girlfriends in his previous life were not a bit dramatic.

Actually, when it comes to complimenting a girl, simply saying she's pretty is a bad approach because it's too general. A better approach is to offer more specific and detailed compliments.

For pretty girls, it's easier to make them feel good by praising their feet or hands rather than directly complimenting their face.

"I didn't say I hated it..."

After being showered with praise, Shinonome Mizuki, who had been sulking at herself, immediately lost her temper. She raised her hand to adjust her frameless glasses and muttered to herself.

The reason she was angry was because she liked it so much, and she hated the feeling of getting carried away with her emotions and losing control of the situation.

She's clearly the older one, she's clearly the aloof and mature Lady Mizuki, and that delinquent high school student Shiratori Osamu should be completely fooled by her.

As a result, when she faced Shiratori Osamu, she was completely outmaneuvered. She blushed at the slightest compliment and was even forcibly hugged by him.

What did you say?

Seeing that she agreed so quickly and even said she didn't dislike it, Shiratori Osamu's heart raced a little, but he pretended not to hear.

“I said I’m not angry. I’ve confirmed that you’re home safely, and it’s time for me to go home too.”

How could Shinonome Mizuki possibly say such shameful things a second time? She rolled her eyes at him, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed.

Did you say that much just now?

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Osamu paused, looking at her with a suspicious expression.

That's all there is!

Shinonome Mizuki was furious at his words and couldn't help but raise her fist and wave it, as if to say, "If you say that again, I'll punch you."

"Okay, I understand. Please wait a moment while I close the door and take you home."

Seeing that she started to argue irrationally and even engage in physical interaction, Shiratori Osamu realized that she had calmed down and immediately felt relieved. After saying that, he turned around and left.

Girls are inherently fond of acting cute and coquettish, and these little acts of defiance are also a form of acting cute.

"You don't need to see me off; you finally made it home after all that trouble."

Given his obnoxious behavior, Shinonome Mizuki was no longer angry and stopped him.

"It's so late. I'm worried it might be dangerous for you to walk alone at night."

"If you're worried, I'll take a taxi back. Anyway, Qianxing is still waiting for me to come home."

"Then I'll see you off to your car."

Remembering that this was another option, Shiratori Osamu paused for a moment, but still persisted.

"..."

Seeing his firm attitude, Shinonome Mizuki didn't refuse again. She just watched his back as he went to close the door, and thinking about how he had obediently obeyed after she had raised her fist to warn him, she felt inexplicably happy.

Chapter 124 Evil Plan

"Teacher Dongyun, aren't you going to ask me what I did today?"

After closing the door and going downstairs together, Shiratori Osamu, who had left his schoolbag at home, couldn't help but speak.

"I don't plan to."

Higashino Mizuki carried her briefcase, her steps light and slow, the heels of her high heels making a crisp sound with each step, echoing in the hallway.

"why?"

Shiratori Osamu was puzzled. Did Shinonome-sensei wait for him at his doorstep for so long just to make sure he got home safely?

"If you want to say it, you will."