I teach judo in Tokyo.

Kuno Maruko's charming eyes widened in amazement at the grand gate and courtyard before her. She turned to look at the composed young man with his hands in his pockets beside her.

Beside her, a chubby, round-faced little girl obediently hugged her leg, her little head nodding, too sleepy to keep her eyes open.

That was her daughter, Kuno Aoi.

She was troubled by what the boy said during her shift change, and after much deliberation, she decided to bring her daughter to find Atobe Sousuke to get to the bottom of things.

For this reason, he even waited outside the convenience store for Atobe Sousuke to get off work.

Japanese high school students are allowed to work part-time, but they are not allowed to work past 10 p.m.

When Sousuke got off work, he felt that seeing was believing, so he took her to a dojo that was not far from the convenience store and was also located in the city center.

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When Sosuke heard the beautiful woman beside him exclaim in disbelief, he subconsciously pushed up his nose and was stunned to find that the black-rimmed glasses were no longer on his nose.

Although the original body was completely destroyed, did it retain some insignificant instincts while inheriting the memories?

We can adjust it gradually over time.

He looked at Kuno Maruko and nodded slightly: "It may be abrupt, but this is indeed my dojo... It's quite large, isn't it?"

My goodness, in a metropolis where every inch of land is precious, there is actually a courtyard that covers thousands of square meters!

Kuno Maruko swallowed hard, pointed nervously to herself, and asked, "Sousuke-kun, when you said you wanted to take me as your disciple and teach me self-defense techniques, did you mean to train in this dojo?"

Sousuke glanced at the entry above Kuno Maruko's head.

[Facing hardship: She and her daughter are evicted by a lecherous landlord who deliberately raises the rent because they can't afford to pay it, leaving them homeless on the streets]

[Current Status: Although it's a bit old, it's a huge dojo. If I could stay here...]

He nodded calmly and added naturally, "Yes, if you want, you can follow me to cultivate in this dojo. The dojo can even provide you with a room for living free of charge, provided that you do what a disciple should do."

Kuno Maruko's eyes flickered slightly, and she asked anxiously, "What is it that Sousuke-kun is referring to as 'what a disciple should do'?"

Sosuke couldn't help but look at the beautiful woman.

After taking off her work clothes and changing into casual clothes, she coiled her braids and clipped them behind her head, revealing her fair and slender neck.

She wore a simple white short-sleeved T-shirt on her upper body, but a large part of the fabric was stretched high by a certain part, resulting in insufficient fabric on the lower body, and a line of waist fat was faintly visible.

Ordinary, faded jeans, stretched taut by her full hips, with fleshy thighs connecting to slender calves, creating a rather alluring silhouette.

On her feet, she wore a pair of transparent high-heeled sandals, as if she were barefoot, revealing her crystal-clear toes, each one as smooth and inviting as white jade.

Jade! Everything can be jade!

This is... way too unfair!

After being stared at for a long time, Kuno Maruko nervously twisted her hands together, turned her face to the side, and dared not meet Atobe Sousuke's eyes.

[Entry Requirements:]

1. Pay tuition of 50000 yen/month on time and in full.

2. Diligently complete daily self-defense training.

[3. Achieve the corresponding level in self-defense techniques within the specified time (black belt within six months, rainbow belt within three years, and red belt within eight years), based on actual combat strength.]

4. Address other reasonable needs of the dojo owner.

The timely system notification reminded Sosuke to look away.

Following the system's instructions, he whispered to Kuno Maruko, "Pay 50,000 yen in tuition every month, and diligently complete the self-defense techniques you learn. At the same time, reach the corresponding level of the self-defense techniques within the specified time."

"Fifty thousand yen!? That's... cheap?" Kuno Maruko originally wanted to exclaim in surprise at how expensive it was, but then she remembered that Atobe Sousuke had "unintentionally" mentioned that one could live in a dojo to train, so she immediately changed her mind.

She was struggling to pay her rent and was in dire financial straits, so of course she didn't have the extra money to learn any self-defense techniques.

However, by learning self-defense techniques at this dojo, you can obtain free residency...

This is the heart of Bunkyo Ward in Tokyo, an educational and cultural center, where every inch of land is incredibly valuable!

Let alone 50,000 yen, if you go two more wards out, to Arakawa Ward or Suginami Ward, you absolutely won't be able to rent a decent apartment for less than 70,000 yen.

The tuition fee of 50,000 yen per month translates to less than 2,000 yen per day.

It's worth noting that in Tokyo, even the most ordinary part-time jobs that don't require any special skills can earn you 1,000 yen per hour.

Such a well-located, spacious yet elegant detached house can be moved into for only 50,000 yen – a truly rare find.

Although Kuno Maruko wasn't very bright, she still understood what it meant to have a rare opportunity.

She resolutely and earnestly said to Atobe Sousuke, "Sousuke-kun, please accept me as your disciple. I want to learn self-defense techniques!"

【Muruko Kuno has submitted her application to become your apprentice】

Sosuke was actually quite nervous.

Throughout the conversation, he was afraid that the beautiful woman in front of him would suddenly slap him, then curse him as a pervert and run away.

He only breathed a long sigh of relief after Kuno Maruko excitedly asked him to become her apprentice.

Was this widow's action intentional or accidental?

Are you completely unguarded against him?

So, Sousuke smiled and nodded, saying, "Miss Kuno, from now on, you will be the first disciple of my protective technique dojo."

You have accepted Kuno Maruko's application to become her apprentice.

Please ensure they pay the full tuition fee as soon as possible and begin the course.

[You have acquired the SR-rank Judo skill - Cat Willow]

Sosuke's pupils contracted slightly.

His mind exploded, and a multitude of amazing techniques on "how to twist the body in mid-air using core strength" were rapidly instilled into his thoughts and physical instincts.

It seemed like a long time had passed for him, but in reality it was just a fleeting moment.

His eyes flickered, and he stared intently at Kuno Maruko, as if she were a treasure.

Kuno Maruko had no idea what Atobe Sousuke had just obtained. She only saw that Atobe Sousuke had agreed to her apprenticeship application, and she nodded excitedly with a somewhat jubilant expression.

Then, after a moment's hesitation, she asked tentatively, "So, Atobe... Master, when can I come to the dojo to train?"

The soft, gentle address of "Master Atobe" made Sousuke involuntarily shudder.

This woman is both stupid and seductive; she's driving me crazy.

He calmed his temper, glanced at his phone, and smiled at Kuno Maruko, "It's too late today. Why don't you come over after get off work tomorrow?"

Then, he casually asked, "Ms. Kuno, you should have a place to stay, right? Does the dojo need to reserve a room for you?"

"Of course we need it!" Kuno Maruko answered urgently.

Seeing Atobe Sousuke looking at her with a puzzled expression, she lowered her head in embarrassment.

With a deep sense of sorrow on his face, he said, "To be honest, if Sosuke-kun... no, Master Atobe, if you hadn't invited me to train with you in self-defense techniques and hadn't offered me a room at the dojo, I'm afraid I would be homeless by the end of this month."

Then, she looked up at Atobe Sousuke with eyes full of gratitude and anticipation.

Clearly, what she longed for was not to practice any protective magic, but rather to finally have a stable place to live with her daughter.

Looking at the beautiful woman's joyful expression, filled with anticipation for her future life, Sosuke sighed silently.

It's said that being an idiot is a criminal act.

But the widow in front of me was far too unsuspecting.

Chapter 3 The Good Guy Sosuke

The next day, which was Sunday.

It's 6:30 in the evening.

Sousuke stood at the entrance of his dojo and met Kuno Maruko, who was dragging two huge suitcases.

Today, Kuno Maruko's long hair was still tied up as it was last night. She wore a conservative white dress, and her stunning figure was restrained beneath the slightly see-through white dress, appearing and disappearing in the sunset.

So, light does have a shape?

Her adorable five-year-old daughter, Kuno Aoi, dressed in a blue kindergarten dress and wearing a yellow sun hat, timidly tugged at her mother's clothes, following closely behind her step by step.

Upon seeing Atobe Sousuke, the beautiful woman seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, revealing a gentle smile as she laboriously dragged her suitcase over.

"Master Atobe, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I picked up my daughter after get off work and then packed my bags before rushing over. I'm so sorry." As she spoke, she bowed somewhat apologetically to Atobe Sousuke.

At the same time, she gently pressed her daughter's head: "Aoi, come and say hello to Master Atobe."

With this bow, the neckline of her otherwise rather conservative round-necked white dress drooped slightly, immediately catching the eye of the sharp-eyed Sosuke.

Absolutely stunning!

No, pshaw!

You pervert, what are you looking at?!

Madam, if you play like that, it's a bit unfair!

"Hello, Teacher Atobe." The little girl's timid yet clear voice rang out, interrupting Kuno Maruko's control over Atobe Sousuke.

Sosuke's eyes snapped away, and he smoothly took the two boxes from the beautiful woman's hands, easily lifting them as he walked towards the yard.

After shaking off the control effect of "Stunning View", Sousuke's voice returned to normal: "Ms. Kuno, come this way, and I'll introduce you to my dojo."

"Oh, oh! Okay, I'll leave it to you, Professor Atobe." Kuno Maruko paused for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening, took her daughter's hand with her free hand, and hurried after Atobe Sousuke.

After passing through the old but impressive gate, Kuno Maruko looked into the dojo with longing eyes.

The first thing that catches the eye is a detached, antique-style building.

Above the wide entrance hall hangs a horizontal plaque with four elegant Chinese characters.

【White Night Dojo】

The main building of the dojo does not completely occupy the ground, leaving a very spacious courtyard.

In the corner of the courtyard stands a huge artificial hill, and below it is a small, man-made fishpond.

Now, because no one is taking care of it, the fishpond has dried up and is waiting for new water to be added.

On the other side, a tall cherry blossom tree stands, but it is now June, and the branches, past their flowering season, are sparsely covered with cherries.

It's worth mentioning that this "cherry" is not the same as that "cherry". Although the cherries that grow on cherry trees are similar in shape to the cherries that people usually eat, they are actually sour and astringent and difficult to swallow.

I imagine it would be a wonderful thing to stay here until next spring and sit in the courtyard with Xiao Kui to admire the cherry blossoms.

Kuno Maruko was lost in a fantasy, looking down at her smiling daughter beside her, a gentle smile appearing on her lips.

Sousuke pushed open the wooden sliding door of the dojo, turned around and smiled at the dazed Kuno Maruko, "This courtyard hasn't been maintained for a long time. Come with me. The side rooms for accommodation can only be entered by passing through the dojo. Let's go pick a room and put your luggage there first."

Kuno Maruko realized what was happening and immediately replied, "Okay, Mr. Atobe, thank you very much!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but bow deeply again.

Control Technique - Spectacular View!

Sousuke: Oo?

Okay, okay, so this is how you play it!

"Thank you, Master Atobe!" Seeing the beautiful courtyard and the magnificent dojo beside her, and knowing that this was where she would live from now on, Kuno Aoi happily expressed her gratitude in a childish voice.

The little girl has such a sweet tongue.

Sosuke gave the two a faint smile, took off his shoes in the corridor, and led the way into the dojo.

Inside the door is a fairly spacious square dojo, covered with tatami mats that are soft yet firm underfoot, effectively preventing falls and injuries.

"This is the main training ground, where we will primarily practice from now on. Let me take you upstairs to choose your room first." Sosuke saw the mother and daughter behind him looking around with curiosity, and gave them a brief introduction.

Atobe's dojo covers an area of ​​nearly 1,000 square meters, with the main building occupying only about 400 square meters, and the rest being a courtyard.

The 400-square-meter building has two floors. The ground floor is the main training ground and living area, while the second floor is the residential area with several rooms.

Soon, with Sosuke's introduction, the beautiful woman chose a room, which was separated from his room by an empty room.

"The children are noisy at night, and I'm afraid they'll disturb Atobe Sōsuke." Mrs. Kuno gave Atobe Sōsuke an apologetic smile.

"It's alright. Have you eaten yet? After you've set up the rooms, please come down to the dojo, Ms. Kuno. We need to start teaching as soon as possible."

Sosuke waved his hand, then put the beautiful woman's suitcase into the room and left.