I teach judo in Tokyo.

However, he did not offer much explanation.

As a member of the yakuza, doing something like this is perfectly normal.

Sosuke thought about it and decided that he still hoped his high school life could be a little more peaceful.

So he said, "If you agree, then that's enough for today. If you still want to fight, then we'll continue..."

As he spoke, he walked over and picked up the blood-stained metal baseball bat.

Clearly, if Shoji Nishida wants to continue his stubbornness, Sousuke is prepared to give him a harsh lesson.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Shoji Nishida called out to Sousuke helplessly, "I admit defeat. The Yanjian Group will no longer bother you!"

Sosuke paused for a moment: "Then you'd better remember what you said."

Shoji Nishida gave a wry smile: "I guarantee this in my capacity as the head of the Yanjian Group."

"I'll believe you for now." Sosuke nodded calmly.

After saying that, he dropped the baseball bat and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute!"

Sosuke stopped, but didn't turn around.

“At least tell me your name!” Shoji Nishida coughed and shouted with difficulty.

"Sosuke, Atobe Sosuke."

Sosuke said calmly, and then left the gathering place of Yakuza.

Shoji Nishida watched Sousuke leave, took a deep breath, forced himself to sit up, remained silent for a long time, and then suddenly sighed.

"What kind of mess is this?!"

......

Sosuke walked out of the dilapidated house, wiped the blood off his face, and took out his phone to text Yotsuba Saki.

Sousuke: Saki, things are settled. I'm back now. You can wait for me at school.

Yotsuba Saki: That's great, Sousuke-kun, I'll be waiting for you.

Turning off his phone, Sosuke looked up and noticed that many passersby on the street were looking at him with a mixture of curiosity and fear.

He looked down and saw that his white shirt was stained with small amounts of blood.

This blood belongs to the extreme members of the Yan Jian Group.

The most serious injury he suffered from beginning to end was the left punch that hit him in the face by Shoji Nishida.

After thinking it over, between "wearing a blood-stained shirt" and "going shirtless," Sousuke decided to wear clothes.

So, he faced the horrified looks of passersby with composure and walked quickly toward the school.

At the same time, he took out his phone and sent a message to Yotsuba Saki.

Sousuke: Saki, go to the judo club and get my spare judo uniform for me at the school gate. My shirt is dirty, so it's not safe for me to go into school.

Yotsuba Saki: Okay!

......

After Sosuke quickly left, an elderly man dressed in a very formal black suit and white tie appeared in front of the Yanjian Group's small gathering place.

Despite wearing thick clothes, the sweltering summer heat seemed to have no effect on him.

He had silver hair, an upright posture, a calm face, sharp eyes, and a neatly trimmed O-shaped beard.

After briefly glancing at Sosuke's retreating figure in the distance, he casually strode into the old house.

Upon entering, one sees a group of yakuza henchmen lying on the floor, groaning incessantly.

"Oh? He took care of it all by himself?" the old man muttered to himself, an interested look appearing on his face.

Then, he gracefully traversed the now-defunct Extreme Path and continued up the stairs to the second floor.

On the second floor, Shoji Nishida, who was almost completely broken from being thrown by Sosuke, was sitting cross-legged on the ground, panting.

"Interesting, even the 'Tiger of the Yanjian Group' has been defeated."

The old man's elegant and composed voice startled Shoji Nishida, who abruptly raised his head, a look of surprise on his face.

Then, he saw the other person's suit and tie, and his calm demeanor made him feel a chill.

An old man, all alone, dared to walk through a field of wounded soldiers to get here...

He wasn't the kind of person who lacked tact, so he politely asked, "Sir, may I ask who you are?"

"I am Sebastian, just an ordinary butler," the old man replied in a calm, conversational tone.

Then, he scanned the room with interest: "Shoji Nishida, were you defeated by that boy just now?"

Shoji Nishida's expression froze for a moment, then he gave a wry smile: "As you can see, that's indeed the case."

"Oh?" Sebastian smiled. "So, as the Tiger of the Yanjian Group, what are your plans for the future? Are you looking for an opportunity to take revenge?"

Shoji Nishida's expression shifted between light and dark, then he sighed, "I promised that boy I wouldn't provoke him again."

“Correct answer.” Sebastian smiled slightly.

He then stepped forward, bent down, and whispered something in Nishida Shoji's ear.

Upon hearing what he said, Shoji Nishida's eyes widened, revealing a look of extreme horror. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but saw Sebastian make a shushing gesture.

He immediately shut up.

Sebastian nodded in satisfaction: "You should understand what to do next, right?"

Shoji Nishida struggled to sit up, hurriedly assuming the dogeza posture, his head pressed to the ground as he said hastily, "Understood! Thank you for your leniency, sir!"

No one answered.

He knelt for a long time, and when he raised his head again, the old man was nowhere to be seen.

The fear on Nishida Shoji's face had not yet disappeared. He panted heavily for a moment, then suddenly slammed his fist into his palm and struggled to stand up.

Then, he walked to the corner of the room, picked up his wooden knife, and walked downstairs while cursing.

"Damn it! Those bastards! They almost got me killed!"

A short while later, Nishida Shoji's furious shouts and curses echoed from the first floor.

This was accompanied by even more pitiful wails from his men.

***

Soon, under the strange looks from passersby, Sosuke returned to the entrance of Tsurumine High School.

Before I even got close, I saw my little classmate running towards me in a hurry.

Yotsuba Saki immediately noticed the bloodstains on Sousuke's white shirt, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Sosuke-kun! You're hurt!" She rushed forward and took Sosuke's arm with both hands. "Let's go to the infirmary..."

Sosuke touched his deskmate's soft, cool little hand and gave her a healthy smile: "This isn't my blood, don't worry. Give me your judo uniform."

Hearing Sousuke's words, Yotsuba Saki obediently handed over her judo uniform, her face still full of worry: "Sousuke-kun... I think you should still get checked out..."

Sosuke put on his judo uniform with a grin, finally covering up the blood-stained shirt.

Then he reached out, lifted his little classmate's chin, looked into her panicked eyes behind her glasses, and said gently, "Saki, don't worry, I'm really not hurt."

With her chin being held, Yotsuba Saki blushed instantly under Sousuke's deep gaze and couldn't utter another word.

This was the first time Sosuke had ever seriously appreciated his classmate's appearance, deliberately ignoring the other's large black-rimmed glasses in his eyes.

Her small nose twitched slightly as she breathed, her pink lips pursed unconsciously, and her large eyes were filled with shyness, yet she gazed at Sosuke with unwavering determination and concern.

"Saki-chan, you're surprisingly beautiful..."

Sosuke couldn't help but lick his lips.

My mouth is dry.

Chapter 28 Riding the tram with my deskmate

Although he coveted his classmate's soft, thin lips, Sosuke wouldn't go so far as to bully her like that.

It's even more impossible for him to do something that would embarrass a girl in a place like the school gate.

There's a long time ahead.

Most importantly, ever since he lifted his classmate's chin, he felt a cold gaze staring at him, which made him feel a chill.

If I kiss you, I will die.

Instinct told him that.

Under this inexplicable instinctive warning, Sosuke abandoned the lewd thoughts in his mind and solemnly accompanied his classmate away from school.

......

The two strolled leisurely home.

Yotsuba Saki secretly glanced behind her, then mustered her courage and grabbed Sousuke's large hand.

Sousuke:?

Why is this girl so bold today?

Then, Yotsuba Saki secretly leaned close to Sosuke's ear and whispered, "Sosuke-kun, I've never taken the subway home before. Can you come with me to try it?"

Taking the subway?

Atobe Sousuke looked at his shy, downcast classmate with surprise: "Never taken the subway before? How do you usually get home?"

“I usually take… take a taxi.” Yotsuba Saki lowered her head.

Holy crap! No wonder she's a rich woman!

Sosuke's eyes widened. Yesterday, when he accompanied his classmate home, they took a taxi.

To put it simply, the speed at which the billing meter was ticking up almost made his heart stop.

As expected of Tokyo taxis, which are famous worldwide!

I initially thought it was just a one-off extravagant act, but it turns out my classmate takes a taxi to and from school every day.

Instead of spending that money, why not treat me to a nice meal!

Sosuke immediately agreed: "Okay, then we'll take the subway today. The subway is fast and safe, and apart from being a bit crowded, it's practically the perfect mode of transportation."

So, Sosuke took out his phone and started looking for subway lines that would take him back to his classmate's house.

Yotsuba Saki saw Sousuke looking down at his phone, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly, her glasses inexplicably reflecting a glint of light.

She reached out and tugged at Sosuke's sleeve, whispering, "Sosuke-kun, I did my research beforehand. There's a subway line to my house at the intersection ahead."

"I see..." Sosuke looked at Yotsuba Saki's smile and couldn't help but squeeze her slightly cool little hand. "You actually planned this all along. Let's go then."

As they spoke, the two quickened their pace and soon arrived at the subway station that Yotsuba Saki had mentioned.

It's rush hour now, and there are extra people traveling and returning home.

Bunkyo Ward, being a core area close to central Tokyo, has an even larger population.

The two walked hand in hand down the subway station, and were soon swallowed up by the crowds.

Seeing this, the old man in the suit who had been hanging far behind sighed softly, shook his head, and then disappeared into the crowd.

***

"There are so many people..." Sosuke tightened his grip on Yotsuba Saki's hand. "Saki, hold on tight, don't get separated."

"Sousuke-kun, I'll hold on tight." Yotsuba Saki's face was flushed, and she tightly gripped Sosuke's large hand with her small hand. Taking advantage of the large crowd around them, she secretly leaned towards him.

It was the summer solstice, and when his little classmate's soft body pressed against him, Sosuke immediately felt a flutter in his heart.

Unfortunately, he was wearing a judo uniform, which covered his body completely, so he couldn't get close to the beautiful girl's skin.

Pshaw! What are you regretting!

Animals!

Following the instructions, the two quickly bought tickets at the self-service ticket machine and then successfully passed through the ticket gate to enter the subway station.