I teach judo in Tokyo.

"Huh? Tuition fees?! How much?" Mifune's voice immediately lost its confidence.

"Fifty thousand yen a month." Yotsuba Saki, still enjoying Sousuke's head pat, immediately answered.

"Five-fifty thousand!?"

Yumi Mifune's eyes widened: Σ(OロO;)

She looked at Sosuke with an embarrassed expression: "Um... Sosuke-kun, actually... I think it would be good for me to practice on my own. As for ground techniques... right? As long as I can throw my opponents away with air throws, I won't need to use ground techniques, hahahahaha."

Yumi Mifune scratched the back of her head, making a move as if she wanted to slip away.

[Given the disciple's financial difficulties, tuition can be paid in daily installments, and three assistance options are provided.]

[1. Daily back massage relaxation service provided to the dojo owner, with a 500 yen discount on daily tuition.]

[2. Daily massage and relaxation service for the dojo master, with a 500 yen discount on the daily tuition fee]

[3. Daily straddle-style frontal massage service provided to the dojo master, with a daily tuition reduction of 666 yen]

The above options can be combined.

Sousuke: (oO)?

Did they mistake the class monitor for a massage girl?

System, you really have wild ideas!

Chapter 37 Massage to Pay for Tuition

After struggling for a long time, Atobe Sousuke was still unwilling to give up the disciple he had finally acquired.

He grabbed Mifune Yumi, who was ashamed and trying to run away, and put on a serious face: "Class monitor, since you're classmates... how about you consider reducing part of your tuition by doing some work?"

Tuition fee reduction or waiver!?

Mifune Yumi, who was trying to escape, twitched her little ears and immediately turned around, her face showing surprise, waiting for Sousuke to continue speaking.

Sousuke tried his best to keep his expression upright and unyielding: "How about we use massages instead of tuition fees?"

"Massage?" Yumi Mifune's eyes lit up.

Sosuke coughed lightly: "Let me put it this way, I exercise a lot every day, and I'd like to find a masseur to give me daily massages. Do you have any skills in this area?"

"Yes, I can!" The class monitor nodded repeatedly. "Atobe-kun, how did you know I can give massages? I usually massage my family members at home to earn pocket money!"

I don't know, but the system does.

Zongsuke smiled awkwardly.

He glanced at the class monitor, who was petite and cute in both face and height, with an innocent and naive expression, and said as calmly as possible, "If you massage my back and hands and feet every day, I'll give you a discount of 1,000 yen, how about it?"

Upon hearing this, Yumi Mifune immediately lowered her head and started counting on her fingers.

If you save 1,000 yen every day, that's 30,000 yen every month, and the monthly tuition becomes 20,000 yen.

Although it still hurts a little, it seems like I can afford it!

Yumi Mifune frowned and hesitated for a while, her mind replaying the scene of Atobe Sousuke defeating her invincible captain of the same age with his powerful Yokoshikazuki.

Finally, she resolutely raised her head: "It's a deal! I'll give you a massage after training this afternoon!"

She patted Sosuke on the shoulder happily and went to change into her uniform.

Atobe Sousuke watched the innocent class president leave, then turned to look at his side.

Just then, Yotsuba Saki lowered her head in a sullen manner.

My deskmate looks a little unhappy. What's wrong?

Sosuke knew this taciturn girl's temperament; she wouldn't answer even if he asked. So he simply looked at her expression.

If I had known that tuition could be paid for through labor... I wouldn't have been in such a hurry to pay for Sousuke's tuition... I also want to do intimate things with Sousuke...

Sosuke silently withdrew his gaze, a restless thought stirring within him.

The system notification arrived as scheduled.

[Given that the disciple wants to give away his services for free, we can symbolically offer three assistance options.]

[1. A lap pillow service will be provided to the dojo master daily, and the daily tuition fee will be reduced by 50 yen.]

[2. Ear cleaning service provided to the dojo owner daily, with a 50 yen discount on the daily tuition fee]

[3. Daily body scrubbing service provided to the dojo owner; daily tuition fee reduced by 66 yen]

The above options can be combined.

What the hell! It's free!

However, system, this assist came at just the right time!

Sousuke pulled Yotsuba Saki away from the judo club, found a corner, and whispered something in her ear.

“Saki, tell me sweetly, do you also want your tuition to be reduced or waived?”

Yotsuba Saki's face flushed red instantly. She glanced at Sosuke in alarm, then lowered her head and remained silent for a long time.

/(//口/ω/口//)/

Sosuke knew she had agreed, so he simply patted her head: "Saki, from now on you'll have to provide me with labor services every day, just like before. As for tuition..."

"I'll reduce the price by 100 yen, do you agree?"

A long silence followed—then a reply as faint as a mosquito's buzz.

"I agree..."

Sōsuke, exasperated, flicked his deskmate on the forehead: "Aren't you going to ask me what I need you for?"

"I'll agree to whatever you do." The little classmate raised his head and mustered up the courage to look directly into Sosuke's eyes.

Should we upgrade our lap pillow, ear cleaning, and body scrubbing services?

[Proposed upgrade areas: **, ****, *******]

Good grief, these are all censored words, system, you're so lewd!

Sosuke shut down the system interface.

He continued looking down at Yotsuba Saki: "Then, how about Saki takes some time each day to provide me with a lap pillow and ear cleaning services?"

Obviously, his free little deskmate would never refuse such a small request.

And they quickly put it into action.

***

During lunch break in Japan, after a morning of classes, some students will rest on their desks while others will gather in small groups and chat.

Some people go to the rooftop of the school building or a slightly secluded place like a grove of trees to be intimate with their romantic partners.

In Atobe Sousuke's memories of his predecessor, he was always the kind of person who would quietly finish his own subpar bento and then use his spare time to study.

The original owner's dire financial situation was insufficient to support him attending after-school tutoring classes.

The reason he was able to maintain excellent academic performance was not only because he had a solid foundation from junior high school, but also because he was able to seize every opportunity to learn, which was the reason he was able to persevere in this private high school.

To be honest, with this attitude, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the original owner of this body should have become a very successful person in the future.

Unfortunately, accidents always seem to choose those who are already struggling to be given a trial.

The death of his parents, the immense grief, and the financial pressure completely devastated this boy who had struggled to grow up in poverty.

This gave Sosuke the opportunity to take over the boy's life.

That boy might have been reincarnated or transmigrated to another world, just like himself. Perhaps he had also awakened some kind of powerful cheat ability, enough to stir up a storm.

Let's make a ruckus in our own new worlds!

As Sosuke thought this, he couldn't help but squint his eyes in comfort.

However, before causing chaos in the world.

It's better to just enjoy the attention and service from your obedient deskmate.

He was comfortably lying on his side on his classmate's fair thighs, feeling Yotsuba Saki's smooth and slightly cool skin.

With just a slight glance, one can see the budding youthful energy of her little deskmate, and looking further up, one can see Yotsuba Saki's pretty face, blushing as if she were steamed.

Although Yotsuba Saki was shy, she still took the newly bought ear pick very seriously and gently and slowly cleaned Atobe Sousuke's ears.

"Saki, may I ask, which type of technique in judo do you prefer?"

While enjoying the service from his little classmate, Sosuke squinted and asked casually.

Yotsuba Saki thought for a moment and obediently replied, "Sousuke-kun, if possible, I would prefer to learn techniques related to 'counter-attack techniques'."

A skill to defend oneself...

Sosuke didn't dare to move his head, and could only cheerfully reply, "Can you tell me why you want to learn this kind of punching and kicking technique?"

"Judo's throwing and ground techniques involve very close contact with others."

Yotsuba Saki's glasses gleamed slightly: "I only accept this kind of close contact with Sousuke-kun..."

[Yotsuba Saki specified the learning content: defensive techniques]

So that's the reason? It's so simple and straightforward.

And it sounds strangely comforting.

A small smile appeared on Sosuke's lips.

He reached out and gently patted the exquisite "pillow," then slowly began to caress it like a greedy serpent.

Yotsuba Saki trembled slightly, her earlobes turning slightly red, but she was still carefully cleaning Sousuke's ears.

*

Chapter 38 A Day in Maruko's Life

After finishing the housework at the dojo, Kuno Maruko arrived early at the 711-Eleven convenience store where she worked.

To match her daughter's kindergarten schedule, she works from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This provides her with a daily wage of less than 10,000 yen, which is her only source of income.

"Kuno, you've arrived." Inside the store, a woman slightly older than Maruko was taking inventory of the items on the shelves. Upon seeing Kuno, she greeted her with a smile.

Maruko immediately bowed deeply to her: "Good morning, Ueda-nee."

This is the manager of this 711-Eleven, surnamed Ueda.

She both respected and appreciated the store manager.

It is said that her experience is very similar to hers. This Ms. Ueda was also a strong woman who came to Tokyo alone with her child.

After struggling for so many years in this international metropolis, I've finally been able to settle down and make a living.

The hardships and obstacles they experienced must have been many times more difficult than those faced by Maruko.

'At least now I have the manager's help, and I also have Sosuke-kun taking me in...'

As Kuno Maruko thought this, a beautiful smile couldn't help but appear on her face.

"Kuno, you must have had some good news. You haven't stopped smiling these past two days," said Manager Ueda, glancing at Kuno Maruko with a teasing smile.

“There are indeed things to be happy about.” Kuno Maruko’s cheeks flushed.

"Oh? You've found a new place to stay?" Manager Ueda asked curiously.

As a close colleague of Kuno Maruko, she knew about the predicament her subordinate was facing beforehand.

In order to coerce Kuno into becoming his mistress, the lecherous landlord kept increasing Kuno's psychological pressure by raising the rent.

Kuno Maruko's smile widened as she helped the store manager inventory and organize the shelves, nodding in agreement: "Yes, I've found a new place to live. The location is great, the rent is cheap, and the environment is nice too."

"Oh? Such a good thing? How's the landlord? Is he another scumbag who's lusting after your looks?" Manager Ueda was well aware of the power of her subordinates' appearances; in the past two years, he had helped her deal with quite a few lecherous hooligans.

Maruko blushed and quickly shook her head: "No, this landlord is a very gentle and kind person. It's very pleasant to be with him."

"So he really is a male landlord... You'd better be careful." Manager Ueda gave her a meaningful look. "Men can be very patient before they get their prey..."

(The pronunciation of "he" and "she" differs in modern Japanese.)