Does gravity make me stronger?

Hachiman also felt there was no problem with Ijichi Hoshika's suggestion.

On the one hand, Shizuka Hiratsuka is indeed a professional. High school teachers generally need to study education and psychology, and have a better understanding of adolescent boys and girls.

On the other hand, Hachiman has a strong sense of self; he is a reclusive individual.

Lonely people are prone to banding together for warmth, but this also means that it is difficult for both sides to take the first step.

Therefore, Hachiman judged that he was completely unable to solve Goto Ichiri's personality problems and could only provide some assistance at best.

Rather, with Hiratsuka Shizuka's help, Goto Ichiri's social anxiety might actually be corrected.

Upon hearing this, Hiratsuka Shizuka's pupils contracted, and she asked with great interest, "Oh, is there anything I can help you with? Putting aside everything else, I have plenty of time right now."

Goto Ichiri glanced at Hiratsuka Shizuka timidly. The smell of cigarettes on her and her confident and composed demeanor instantly elevated Hiratsuka Shizuka's image in her mind.

The older woman who smokes is so impressive!

"Hello, my name is Hiratsuka Shizuka, and I am a teacher at Chiba Sobu High School."

Hiratsuka Shizuka unusually adopted a teacher-like demeanor, and upon seeing this, Goto Ichirishi, though somewhat frightened, still replied respectfully.

"Hello, my name is Goto Ichiri."

Her voice was weak and listless, and Hiratsuka Shizuka instantly realized Goto Ichiri's personality problem.

"I see..." she sighed.

"I...actually..."

Goto Ichiri's tongue seemed to be tied in knots, and he couldn't utter a complete sentence.

Of course, this is normal; she's always like this in the store.

Nijika explained on behalf of the taciturn Goto Ichiri: "Shizuka-neechan, it's like this, Pochi-chan... well, Ichiri-chan is a bit introverted, so we're trying to figure out if we can make her a little more outgoing."

Hiratsuka Shizuka stroked her chin, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head very seriously: "I'm sorry, I probably can't help you with this."

"Hey?"

Goto Ichiri exclaimed in surprise, his expression somewhat complicated.

why?

Do you think someone as stupid as me is beyond correction?

"Changing one's personality is a long process, and giving up halfway may even have side effects. I will only stay in Tokyo for a day or two, and I may not be able to find the time after I go back."

Hiratsuka Shizuka explained her situation in a convincing way.

After her hopes were dashed, Hongxia forced a smile and replied stiffly, "It's okay, we can do it ourselves, right, Pochi-chan?"

Encouraged by Nijika, Goto Ichiri calmed down a bit and nodded intermittently.

"Although I can't help you personally, I can provide you with someone to consult."

Hiratsuka Shizuka's unexpected words rekindled hope in Goto Ichiri's heart.

"Um, really?"

"Yes, that person is one of my students. He started a club at school to help others, and I think he might be able to help you."

As she spoke, Hiratsuka Shizuka took out a Parker pen from her jacket pocket. "Do you have any paper here?"

"some!"

Hongxia quickly handed over a piece of paper, and Hiratsuka Shizuka wrote down a phone number and handed it to Goto Ichiri: "This is her contact information. I will let her know in advance. When you contact her, just mention my name."

"But I..."

Goto Ichiri held the phone number, somewhat hesitant to move.

What she meant was that it was far too difficult for her to take the initiative to contact a stranger.

"Goto-kun, we'll help you out." Hachiman couldn't help but speak up when he saw Goto Ichiri's predicament.

Hiratsuka Shizuka did not voice any objections, although she felt that Goto Ichiri should make the final decision, which she considered a form of growth.

"I'll give you her email address as well, so it'll be easier for you to contact her the first time."

"Of course, if you can't solve it, then contact me again and I'll think of another way."

"Speaking of which, you could also get in touch with Hachiman."

"I?"

Hachiman was taken aback. What did this have to do with him?

Hiratsuka Shizuka crossed her arms: "Your awkward personality can be changed, can't it? If you were my student, don't expect it to be so easy."

"No need, I think this kind of personality is fine."

Hachiman spoke confidently, and Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't delve any further.

After that, Hiratsuka Shizuka accompanied Ijichi Seika on a stroll around the area.

Goto Ichiri stared intently at the phone number and email address, deep in thought.

"Do you need my help?" Hachiman.

"Is that alright?" Goto Ichiri.

"Ms. Hiratsuka said that this is just a consultation, in other words, the other party can only provide advice, so don't take it too seriously, just treat it as a normal job."

Hachiman comforted him in this way.

"But when I'm working, I rarely talk to strangers..."

Goto Ichiri's personality is indeed introverted to the core, and she also has a habit of getting lost in her own world from time to time, which makes Shinji very difficult to deal with.

Hachiman has never liked to criticize other people's personalities.

As the saying goes, the strong don't need to change themselves to adapt to their environment, but...

Ultimately, he couldn't bear to apply such sophistry to Goto Ichiri.

He would feel extremely guilty if Goto Ichiri became more withdrawn because of him.

"I'll help at the beginning, and then Goto-kun can do it himself?"

"it is good."

Having obtained the other party's email address, Hachiman composed a very formal message and sent it.

Perhaps because it was a holiday and the other party was free, I received a reply very quickly.

yukinoshita@: Hello, this is Yukino Yukinoshita. Hiratsuka-sensei has explained your situation to me, and I can accept this request. Also, since it is inconvenient to express myself in writing, could we switch to telephone communication in the future?

"Can I call?" Hachiman showed his phone, and at the same time, he took a deep look at the other person's name.

Yukino Yukinoshita, is that the girl with long black hair from last time?

Well, it doesn't have to be that one named Yang Nai.

"Hey, hey, do you need to make a phone call?"

Looking at the message on her phone, Goto Ichiri suddenly had second thoughts.

But soon, she shook her head, dispelling the cowardly thoughts in her mind.

"No, I must change myself!"

"It's settled then. We'll keep in touch by phone later."

Hachiman then wrote another text message in response to Yukino Yukinoshita's request.

Soon, new information arrived.

Yukino Yukinoshita: No problem. How do we determine the time for the first communication?

"Right...right now!" Goto Ichiri said, mustering his courage.

"Is it alright now? Isn't it too hasty?" Hachiman.

“It’s alright.” Goto Ichiri’s firm gaze conveyed her message, and Hachiman took a deep breath and relayed her words in a respectable manner.

Yukino Yukinoshita: Okay, then I'll adjust the voice equipment.

While she was setting up the voice equipment, Hongxia secretly pulled Goto Ichiri aside.

"Boqi-chan, I have something I want to tell you."

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

"Boqi-chan, you were fine before, why do you suddenly want to change yourself?"

Hongxia voiced her doubts. Although Boqi-chan had always wanted to change herself, her strong drive was still a bit strange.

Is there some special reason behind this?

“I…” Goto Ichiri looked at the ground with a troubled expression.

"If you ask me, it's fine for Pochi-chan to stay like this." After saying that, Hongxia added, "Ah, I'm not saying that I don't believe Pochi-chan is thinking about changing herself, it's just that I feel you're a little too hasty. Take it slow, we'll wait for you."

Chapter 186-183 Goto Ichiri's Human Modification Project

"Nijika-chan...!"

Goto Ichiri looked at the other person with emotion, feeling a surge of warmth in her heart, but also a little worried that she might be spoiled by Nijika.

Correcting personality is not a simple matter.

The gentle Hongxia couldn't bear to let Boqi-chan suffer too much; otherwise, she wouldn't have taken the initiative to pay Boqi-chan's performance fees, which didn't belong to her.

however.

This is not a good thing.

Recalling Hachiman's initial rebuttal to Nijika, Goto Ichiri gritted her teeth and shook her head resolutely: "I'm sorry, but it's not possible."

"Then, can you tell me why?"

"This...is because my parents worry about me..."

Goto Ichiri hung his head, his thoughts drifting back to the morning.

While surfing the internet at home today, Ichiri Goto accidentally came across a news article online.

According to scientific research, 90% of extroverted people have a happy life, but only 30% of introverted people do.

What's even more terrifying is that introverted women are likely to remain single their entire lives, living in loneliness and hardship, and dying on the streets in their old age.

Such alarmist news is somewhat sensational, and even Goto Ichiri wouldn't believe such dubious data.

just.

Just as she went downstairs to find something to drink in the refrigerator, she overheard her parents' conversation at the living room door.

Goto's mother: Honey, that boy named Hachiman didn't come to ask Ichiri-chan out to play during this Golden Week holiday.

Goto's father: Yes, it's really worrying. Do you think that an introverted girl like Ichiri-chan is not suitable for dating?

Goto's mother: But apart from not being very talkative, often daydreaming, not liking to dress up, and having average grades, our Ichiri-chan still has many good points, right?

Goto's father: ...

The two remained silent for a while.

Goto's father: Well, Ichiri-chan will definitely grow up. If things really don't work out, honey, I'll work hard to earn money and support the family until I die.

Goto's mother: Honey, don't talk about such scary things!

"..."

Outside the door, Goto Ichiri collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Is this how she flies?

Moreover, her parents are prepared for her to live off them for the rest of her life.

Goto Ichiri is just an ordinary high school girl, and at this age, she naturally doesn't worry about important matters in her future life.

But hearing her parents' heavy conversation, she couldn't help but feel worried.

and also.

Hikigaya probably also likes cheerful girls.

He got along better with Nijika-chan and Kita-chan, but relatively speaking, he didn't get along with me...