I play wind instruments in Kansai.

Hayami Tenmasei took some vegetables from the mini-fridge and started tinkering in the open kitchenette in the hallway.

Ayaka Osaka sat down opposite him again, making Nozomi Miyamine restless.

“Gongling,” she suddenly said.

"Well?"

"Don't tell anyone about what happened today, okay?"

"What's wrong?" Gongling Wang feigned ignorance. "It doesn't seem like anything special?"

Ayaka Osaka narrowed her eyes meaningfully and said in a low voice:

"If word gets out, I'll volunteer to teach more of your classes and then target you relentlessly."

"..."

A thin layer of cold sweat seeped from Miyamine Nozomi's forehead. Why could Ayaka Osaka and Tenma Hayami, whose personalities were completely different, live together?

Is it possible for friends to have complementary personalities?

107. Could it be... that I'm about to take off again?

Miyamune Nozomi, who considers herself to get along well with women, seemed somewhat uneasy in front of Osaka Ayaka.

He probably usually works with overly lenient supervisors like Hayami Tenma, who sometimes even offer him perks, making it a real treat.

But Ayaka Osaka is different; she is a sharp supervisor with a Noh mask.

"I heard you're dating Yanagi-kun at school?" Ayaka Osaka asked, leaning back on the sofa.

Gongling Wang truthfully confessed:

"No, I'm not dating Liu Mu yet. It's just that we're closer than other girls."

Ayaka Osaka blinked, then said:

"Your age and grade level are crucial. It's best not to associate with others in a way that affects your studies, otherwise you'll regret it in the future."

"Has Supervisor Osaka never been in love before?" Miyamine asked, mustering her courage.

"No, being in a relationship would only affect my future plans. I prefer being single."

Ayaka Osaka crossed her arms and said in an extremely serious tone,

"My life plan only includes myself. If I really have to include Pegasus, then I should consider it."

Gongling Wang paused for a moment, then looked at Tianma Xing who was busy at work.

Could it be... that these two people are...?

Probably not.

Ayaka Osaka immediately read his mind:

"What are you thinking? Pegasus and I are just good friends. It's more comfortable to be with close friends. You should feel that way too, right? Unless you don't have any close friends."

"I'm sorry, but things are just so diverse now. I didn't mean any disrespect."

There are just too many pitfalls in this society; if you're not careful, you can be labeled with something for no reason.

On the surface, everyone gets along harmoniously, but the underlying hostility is growing stronger.

Ayaka Osaka exudes the aura of a strong, independent woman, which inspires particular admiration in Miyamine Nozomi.

This clarity of mind is especially precious when faced with the temptation of lust, unless no one tempts her.

Gongling Wang dared to cross the line in his words and gestures, testing her level of acceptance:

"Is it because no one is pursuing you, or... do you have your own ideas?"

Ayaka Osaka waved her hand and smiled, saying:

"Weren't you stunned when you walked in? Did you think I wouldn't have anyone pursuing me?"

“...I was startled,” Miyamine Nozomi explained.

"I'm not interested in romance."

"So what are you interested in?"

"money."

"......"

How tacky.

Seeing the embarrassed look on Gongling Wang's face, it seemed that he felt this was not something a supervisor should say.

Ayaka Osaka lowered her voice, suddenly becoming interested in teaching, and leaned slightly to the side as she said:

"Let me teach you something. The anxiety and dissatisfaction of people in society are all related to money. Financial worries will limit a person's ability and performance, just like the current situation of the brass band. If there were enough money, what kind of instructors and consultants couldn't be hired? In short, the more money you have, the more directions you can choose, and at the same time, you can give back to the people around you. It is all beneficial and without any harm."

"At the same time, having money also brings freedom, and with freedom you don't have to be subservient to anyone. I think that's very important."

"But a romantic relationship will only make you lose your precious virginity, gambling on a future where the two of you may not be together, and then looking back and saying in a sentimental and beautiful way that this is youth. People like that are talking nonsense. This kind of youth is extremely unsuccessful. Only a youth with a good outcome can be called beautiful."

Such harsh words! Gong Lingwang dared not even imagine the consequences of saying them.

Hayami Tenma, who was busy in the kitchen, only heard the first half of the sentence.

She understood Ayaka Osaka's meaning all too well; her future was now being controlled by money, and she had to humbly listen to the headmaster's lectures.

At the same time, he was completely manipulated by Miyamune Nozomi.

"So people who think that money is dirty have never seen what the real underclass is like. People will always be willing to bow down for a few bucks."

Ayaka Osaka's incredibly realistic remarks truly shocked Nozomi Miyamine.

He also witnessed Liu Mujie Deng giving up Xinglin and Da Gaoyang, places he could have visited, due to financial problems.

She's absolutely right. Why is life so terrifying?

Unable to resist the allure of money, he too became a slave in that instant; he had no one to blame but himself.

Seeing Miyamine Nozomi's thoughtful expression, Osaka Ayaka couldn't help but puff out her chest proudly and say:

"See? Based on experience, you still need to listen to what I and Pegasus have to say."

Unlike when talking to Tenma Hayami, when talking to Ayaka Osaka, you can always sense that she is a very mature woman.

"Has Supervisor Hayami never been in a relationship before?"

"Why are we bringing this up again?"

"This is all the teenage boys can talk about. I haven't started working yet, so I can't experience the harshness of society."

What he said actually made some sense. Ayaka Osaka tilted her head, touched her warm neck, and said:

"I don't know about that, at least not from my current situation. Although she has suitors, she has rejected them all. After all, she has excellent grades and prioritizes her studies."

"No wonder."

No wonder she looks so easy to bully. On the surface, she's an adult woman, but inside she's a pure virgin.

"What?" Ayaka Osaka asked him warily.

"No, I was just asking casually. I'll go help."

Miyamine Nozomi got up and went to Hayami Tenma Sei's side to help.

Her slender waist was adorned with a checkered apron tied in a pretty bow, which accentuated her curves.

Indeed, small branches bear large fruits.

"Supervisor Hayami, I'm here to help you."

"No need, it's almost over."

"So fast!"

Gong Ling glanced at it a few times.

A plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, a plate of eel with a sweet and savory sauce, and something being baked in an air fryer on the side.

It seems like these are the only three dishes we'll have.

"I didn't make any soup. Just grab a drink from the fridge," said Hayami Tenma.

Gong Lingwang stood beside her, close enough to see her earlobes, slightly flushed from the heat:

"...Supervisor Hayami, the food you guys are eating is so unhealthy."

Hayami Tenma Sei glanced at him, intending to glare at him and say, "What's unhealthy about it? As long as it fills your stomach, it's fine." But then he saw his handsome face right in front of him.

His profile was bathed in light, revealing the soft lines of his jawline, and his skin appeared radiant for his age.

She thought about the collagen metabolism rate during puberty, which she heard was more than three times higher than that after the age of thirty, and she was quite envious.

"That's all I'll cook. It's good enough if I have this much."

Hayami Tenmasei's eel plating wasn't purchased from the seafood market; it was all packaged eel from the supermarket's refrigerated section.

Eels used to be very expensive, and for her, they were a high-end ingredient that only the wealthy could afford.

She didn't know why everything was so cheap, so she bought several bags. She accepted it even if the eels were dead; she could just ask Ayaka Osaka for compensation.

Opening the single-door refrigerator in their apartment, you'll find barley tea, beer, and a bottle of apple cider vinegar.

"Supervisor Hayami, you can drink alcohol?" Miyamine asked.

“Ayaka drank it,” Hayami Tenma Sei said.

Yes, she does seem like a very well-behaved woman.

While it's not good to arbitrarily set stereotypes about people, stereotypes are usually correct in eight or nine out of ten cases; otherwise, the concept of "stereotypes" wouldn't exist.

Because of his age, Miyamine couldn't drink beer, so he took a bottle of barley tea.

They served rice, and the three of them sat down at the table to eat.

"Miyarei, do you live alone?" Ayaka Osaka asked.

Gongling Wang lowered his clasped hands, shook his head, and said, "No, I live with my parents."

"Don't your family cook for you?"

"No, they all cook for me."

Ayaka Osaka asked, puzzled, "Then why don't you go back to eat by yourself? Why do you have to come here?"

"Ayaka."

Hayami Tenma frowned slightly. She wasn't biased towards Miyamine Nozomi, but felt it was somewhat impolite to say this in front of him.

“Because as long as I tell them that I often eat out, I will get more pocket money each month.” Gong Lingwang picked up his chopsticks and took out some scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

Unlike what my mother cooks, this instant Tenmasho has clearly added a lot of sugar, making it taste sweet.

Gong Lingwang didn't really like it; it was too sweet. But since it was in her apartment, she couldn't exactly put on a sour face.

"Ah, I see." Ayaka Osaka thought he was quite shrewd.

Hayami Tenma glanced at Miyamine Nozomi, his eyes filled with undisguised questions, his expression clearly showing his desire to know what Miyamine thought.

"The rice is delicious. What kind of rice is it?" Gong Lingwang said.

Hayami Tenma Sei quickly replied:

"Fukui Koshihikari."

"No wonder." Gongling Wang said and continued eating.

That's it? That's all? He only asked about the rice? He didn't seem to care about anything else?

Hayami Tenma felt extremely ashamed. While she was cooking, her mind was filled with Miyamine Nozomi's flattery, but now she realized that she had been overthinking things.

While eating, Ayaka Osaka was looking at her phone, which made Nozomi Miyamine realize that although she was extremely strict with her students in teaching, she was lenient with her in her private life.

Dinner was eaten quickly; Ayaka Osaka only ate half before stopping and returning to her room to rest.

Gong Lingwang couldn't be as carefree as her; he had to do something to freeload here.

"I'll wash the dishes for you."

"No need, I can do it myself. Boys are always clumsy," said Hayami Tenma Sei.