But... why bring this up?
"Actually, I can understand quite a lot just by studying on my own."
Izumi Sagiri said softly.
As a genius illustrator, Izumi Sagiri was actually very intelligent.
At the very least, she could grasp about seventy to eighty percent of the elementary school curriculum through self-study.
If the goal wasn't exams but merely gaining knowledge
Then self-studying like this was more than enough.
"Still, don't you want to experience school life, Sagiri?"
Yukima Azuma asked.
Izumi Sagiri immediately fell silent.
If asked whether she wanted to or not
Then the answer was definitely yes.
Otherwise
She wouldn't have been so captivated by the stories in the Youth series written by Yukima Azuma.
This work
Aside from its incredibly adorable heroines and sweet romances
The most important factor that made it so appealing
Was its vibrant school-life atmosphere.
That sense of youth
Those who haven't experienced it would long to taste it even once.
And those who had experienced it
Could only reminisce about it with nostalgia.
Seeing Izumi Sagiri's face, filled with both hesitation and anticipation
Yukima Azuma chuckled and patted her head.
( )(._.`)
This time, Sagiri did not avoid it.
"For elementary school, just study with a tutor, then go straight to junior high."
"By the time you enter middle school at that point, most people have matured a little and have some basic understanding of right and wrong."
"At the very least, forming cliques and ostracizing others will follow some form of logic."
"As long as you adjust your image a little and achieve good grades."
"With Sagiri's cuteness and intelligence, you'll surely be well-liked."
Yukima Azuma raised his other hand, waving a finger gently in front of Izumi Sagiri's eyes.
As someone with experience in handling school bullying
He was exceptionally skilled at crafting the image of a "school star."
As long as he carefully packaged Sagiri and placed her into a quality junior high school
Even if she wasn't celebrated, at the very least, she wouldn't be isolated or bullied.
At worst
There was still another option.
That was to directly enroll Izumi Sagiri into the junior high division of Shuchiin Academy.
At that point
Simply attaching the title of "Laplace Corporation's descendant" to her would be enough.
Children raised as elites from a young age
They would know exactly what to do.
Wasn't Shinomiya Kaguya known for her ice-cold personality during junior high?
Yet at Shuchiin, she was still revered as an idol.
Izumi Sagiri's eyes wavered slightly as she followed Yukima Azuma's fingertip.
Her heart skipped a beat.
(®®)
If things could truly turn out as Yukima Azuma described
If she could really be liked
Then attending school...
Might actually be wonderful.
"Can... I really do it?"
()
Feeling a bit uneasy, Izumi Sagiri looked up at Yukima Azuma for confirmation.
"Umu, of course you can. Because Sagiri is very cute and also a genius."
( — )
Yukima Azuma did not hold back his praise.
His words of affirmation made Sagiri feel a little giddy.
Then she gazed at him with eyes full of anticipation.
"Please, help me!"
Yukima Azuma smiled and nodded gently.
As long as Sagiri wanted it
Everything that followed would be easy to handle.
And why was he going through all this effort to help Izumi Sagiri?
Even if he didn't quite see her as an adopted daughter
At the very least, there was some level of affection there.
Moreover
The reason for bringing her closer to Laplace Corporation was similar.
Izumi Sagiri was worth recruiting.
A painting genius of the highest caliber
Even without any supernatural abilities to aid her
Her level-seven artistry was still enough to become a trump card in Laplace Corporation's business operations.
And
This trump card came with another.
If he managed to bring her in
Then her mother, the first-generation Eromanga-sensei
Would naturally become another powerful asset for Laplace Corporation.
(Note: ( ) )
...
Time flew by as they played games and chatted.
Yukima Azuma glanced out the window.
The sunset had painted the sky in its golden hues.
He gently ruffled Izumi Sagiri's silver hair once more.
( )(._.`)
Standing up, Yukima Azuma said:
"It's getting late. Next time, I'll come play with you again, Sagiri."
"I'll find a tutor for you as soon as I get back."
"But when the tutor arrives You have to take your studies seriously."
Hearing this, Izumi Sagiri immediately nodded earnestly.
() )))
Though she was terrible at socializing with others
Since this person would be someone introduced by the boy in front of her
She was determined to try and get along with them.
()
Yukima Azuma withdrew his hand, feeling a slight sense of regret.
Sagiri's silky silver hair
It really was incredibly pleasant to the touch.
( )
...
After waving goodbye to her
He left Izumi Sagiri's room.
As he descended the stairs, Yukima Azuma suddenly spotted a figure sneaking a peek from the kitchen.
Twin silver braids, identical to Sagiri's, draped over her shoulders.
He really wanted to say:
"Ma'am, your hairstyle is extremely dangerous!"
()
Because it looked exactly like the classic hairstyle of mothers who often die early in anime.
The kind of mother who only appears in flashbacks.
But thinking about it
Wasn't she precisely that kind of character...?
Ah, whatever. The danger had passed.
So it was fine.
( — )
...
"Azuma-kun, are you leaving? Won't you stay for dinner?"
Mrs. Izumi stepped out from the kitchen, adjusting her "drama-watching" expression.
^-^
Of course
Her daughter had just brought a boy into her private room.
Wasn't this progressing a little too fast!?
Yukima Azuma shook his head slightly at her words.
"No need, ma'am. Dinner's already prepared at home, and they're waiting for me."
"However, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
At this, Yukima Azuma proceeded to explain the matter of finding a private tutor for Izumi Sagiri.
Upon hearing it, Mrs. Izumi's eyes practically lit up.
()
Regarding her daughter's decision to quit school
As a mother, she couldn't help but worry.
Even though she was a successful illustrator who made a lot of money
At her core, Mrs. Izumi was still just a 4.0 housewife.
She genuinely had no idea how to handle this situation.
Even if she wanted to throw money at the problem, she didn't know where to start.
Now, hearing that her daughter was willing to have a tutor and would later attend high school as normal
What Mrs. Izumi felt wasn't just gratitude anymore.
She was on the verge of tears.
( )
"Azuma-kun... I really don't know how to thank you enough."
Her voice even carried a hint of emotion.
Yukima Azuma quickly waved his hand.
"No need, ma'am. Sagiri is a contracted illustrator for Laplace Corporation, after all."
"Besides, I like Sagiri. I'm just helping out a little, it's nothing major."
"It's just that, since this concerns Sagiri's future, I wanted to discuss it with you first."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Izumi bowed deeply to him.
If Yukima Azuma were just a bit older, she might have outright dogeza-ed.
"This isn't a small favor It's an enormous debt of gratitude."
"Azuma-kun, if you ever need anything from me in the future, just say the word."
Clearly, to Mrs. Izumi
Her precious daughter
Was more important than anything else.
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Chapter 231: Mafuyu-neesan~!
When returning home to Yukima.
The sky had already turned completely dark.
"I'm back."
( )
"Welcome home."
()
The usual conversation.
Yukima Azuma was used to it.
Kasumigaoka Utaha, who responded to Yukima Azuma, waved her hand to call him over.
Waiting until Yukima Azuma changed into indoor slippers and stepped closer.
He saw a steaming hot plate of omurice on the dining table.
"Utaha-senpai treats me so well."
( )
"Stop talking nonsense, go wash your hands and eat."
( )
Kasumigaoka Utaha glared at Yukima Azuma, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve slightly.
Yukima Azuma immediately ran to the bathroom.
He seemed very eager.
Before long, he had finished washing his hands and rushed back out.
As soon as he picked up the spoon, Yukima Azuma started eating right away.
Even though Kasumigaoka Utaha's cooking skills weren't that great.
This omurice, however.
Yukima Azuma felt it tasted even better than when he made it himself.
Perhaps he was a little biased because he cherished the person who made it.
But since he was the one eating it, a subjective evaluation didn't really matter.
While Yukima Azuma was eating.
Kasumigaoka Utaha softly asked:
"How... was it over there?"
"Nom fine Nom..."
()
"Don't talk while chewing your food!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha was somewhat exasperated.
Clearly, he acted very mature, but these little habits made him seem just like a child.
Yukima Azuma swallowed all the omurice in his mouth, then said:
"It was actually quite alright..."
Then he summarized the current situation of the Izumi household.
Apparently, even though it was just a widowed mother and a small child left, they still had a considerable income and a decent main house.
Kasumigaoka Utaha let out a quiet sigh of relief.
That was good.
Despite her cold, sharp-tongued, and somewhat distant exterior.
This long-haired black-haired senpai was actually someone who cared deeply about emotions.
If the relatives of a deceased acquaintance had to live on the streets, begging for food.
Kasumigaoka Utaha would definitely feel heartbroken.
But after she had finished sighing in relief...
The long-haired senpai suddenly realized something suspicious.
"Now that I think about it, is the Izumi family's child a boy or a girl?"
( )
Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Yukima Azuma with a skeptical gaze.
Earlier, he had mentioned that he would help find a private tutor for the Izumi family's child.
Based on what Kasumigaoka Utaha knew about Yukima Azuma.
Although he valued loyalty and relationships.
If there weren't any other reasons.
He wouldn't go out of his way to care this much.
If it were just a simple matter of giving them some money, Kasumigaoka Utaha wouldn't find it strange.
But for him to be this meticulous, even helping to find someone to solve the problem Something was off!
(_)
The corner of Yukima Azuma's mouth twitched.
"Utaha-senpai, what are you thinking? That child is still an elementary school student."
Hearing this, Kasumigaoka Utaha rolled her eyes.
"So what if they're an elementary school student? It's not like you don't have a precedent."
Yukima Azuma looked puzzled.
( ®® ) ?
A precedent?
What precedent?
After thinking for a moment, he finally realized.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was definitely talking about Hinatsuru Ai.
"I swear to FBI-sama, I'm completely innocent!"
Yukima Azuma raised both hands to the sky and swore.
_(;`)_/
FBI: ( ) Are you sure about that, boy?
Kasumigaoka Utaha let out a small snort.
(_)
Injustice?
If you were wrongly accused, only a ghost would believe it!
How did she not realize it before?
This Lonely-kun turns out to be quite the lady-killer!
At this point, the number of girls in the house had grown so much that it was almost overflowing.
It wouldn't even be wrong to call it The Harem House of Yukima Azuma.
But thinking back, Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed inwardly.
"( — — )
The boy from back then was as dense as reinforced concrete.
And yet, she had been so prideful, unwilling to lower her head even a little.
In the end, they broke up because of it.
Now, she could only blame herself.
But, even so
"Lonely-kun, come to my room tonight. I have something to talk to you about."
()
Kasumigaoka Utaha flashed a mischievous little devil's smile.
Yukima Azuma: ( ®®) !!!
Although the two hadn't taken that final step yet.
Their relationship was incredibly intimate, but that thin barrier had yet to be broken.
However, this older senpai had plenty of tricks up her sleeve.
Aside from that, there was nothing she wouldn't dare to do.
This trip was unlikely to be an easy one.
"What? Do you have a problem with that?"
<( _)>
Kasumigaoka Utaha shot a glare at Yukima Azuma.
He immediately shook his head.
Ї Ї
But inside: ( )
...
That night.
But instead of going to Kasumigaoka Utaha's room first, Yukima Azuma knocked on Kirisu Mafuyu's door.
When she opened the door and saw Yukima Azuma.
Kirisu Mafuyu looked a little confused.
It hadn't been that long since he last helped her clean her room, had it?
Even so, Kirisu Mafuyu still opened the door and pulled Yukima Azuma inside.
Seeing the familiar boy sitting on the edge of her bed.
Kirisu Mafuyu's face unconsciously turned a little red.
Then, she reminded herself:
I'm a teacher! How can I be having strange thoughts just because I'm alone with a student?
(o)
A little closeness between teacher and student is normal.
Even if the student is a bit rude, as a teacher, it's only natural to be tolerant. Umu.
With that thought, Kirisu Mafuyu calmed herself down.
Yukima Azuma tilted his head, looking at Kirisu Mafuyu.
Why did he feel like Kirisu-sensei's emotions had just fluctuated quite a bit?
"Kirisu-sensei."
"Yes!"
(®® )
"Uh Kirisu-sensei, are you okay?"
"Ah, it's nothing. Y-you you troublesome student, what do you want?"
(>\<)
"Oh, I actually do have something."
Yukima Azuma then explained that he was looking for a reliable tutor.
The one teaching Sagiri had to be someone familiar.
