The Students I Once Tutored As Part-Time Home Tutors During My Student Days Had Suddenly Achieved Excessive Success In Their Careers. - Chapter 20: Sora’s Home Part 4.

Sora’s Home Part 4.

“Wait, this place even has a dishwasher!? I was planning to do the dishes with Sensei!”

“Haha, I appreciate the thought, but just your intention is enough.”

“Ngh…”

Clearly, Nanase had really wanted to do the dishes, as she glared at the dishwasher.

But the dishwasher was just a machine.

She quickly let go of her glare, sighing in exasperation.

“These modern apartments are just too advanced…”

“When I saw it during the viewing, I was surprised too. It’s incredible how well-equipped it is. Thanks to that, I get to enjoy some convenience.”

As they conversed, Sora, with practiced hands, placed the dishes into the dishwasher and turned it on to start the washing process.

“Well, it’s nice to take advantage of the conveniences when you can. After all, work keeps us busy, and we have to do housework too.”

“Yeah, I think that’s true.”

“In your case, Nanase-san, you’d have to choose an apartment with high security, right? Safety comes at a cost, but it’s worth it.”

“Oh? Are you worried about me?”

“There’s no way I wouldn’t be worried.”

Though she had once put her through quite an ordeal, Nanase was still a cherished former student.

With a serious expression, she gave a quick response.

“Hehe.”

And with a laugh and a smile, she showed her white teeth.

“Don’t laugh like that… I’m trying to be serious here. In the future, as your popularity continues to rise…”

“Well, I’m happy to be a source of concern for you.”

“…”

“Hey, don’t give me those deadly stares. I won’t do anything to deliberately make you worry, so stop with those sharp glares, okay? I might end up wanting to gouge out your eyes.”

After saying this, she formed her right hand into a peace sign and began moving her fingers back and forth in front of her eyes.

It seemed like she was simulating an eye-gouging scenario, and her level of murderous intent was evident.

“Well, let’s stop with the jokes here… On a serious note, I do have a sense of crisis.”

“Do you really?”

“I do! When I go out, I always wear a hat and cover my face. I even changed my hairstyle. Look, for proof…”

She quickly approached the sofa, where her hat was placed, and picked it up. She then took out hairpins and a hair tie from her shoulder bag and showed them to Sora.

She seemed a bit flustered, but it wasn’t an attempt to deceive. She was just eager to show her preparations.

“Do you believe me now?”

“Yeah, I believe you. I’m relieved to see that you’re taking precautions.”

“…I appreciate your concern, but I don’t want to make you worry. Not you or my mom.”

“Didn’t you used to say, ‘I don’t care about that’ in the past?”

“Shut up. Forget about it quickly… Seriously. That’s what works best.”

“Hehe.”

“Laugh all you want, but—… Sensei, if you make fun of me too much, I’ll drag you along for some female shopping. I’ll force you to come on your precious day off and make you regret it.”

“Ah! How about we go hat shopping together next time?”

“Huh?”

Surprised by the sudden suggestion, Nanase responded with a bewildered tone.

On the other hand, Sora explained his idea with enthusiasm.

“Because you’re getting me a new apron as a gift, right, Nanase-san? So this could be a return gift. Besides, hats could be helpful for your disguise to prevent people from recognizing you. What do you think?”

“Sensei, you really know how to pinpoint the important things… Oh man, I guess my attempt at a sneak attack was futile…”

“Huh?”

“Never mind. Let’s go shopping together next time.”

“Thank you.”

“That’s my line.”

“Huh?”

“I said, ‘That’s my line.'”

Sora and Nanase spent the rest of the evening enjoying each other’s company, laughing and having a great time.

“Hey, Sensei. To facilitate schedule coordination and stuff, should we exchange contact info? I also need to send you the photos we took earlier.”

“Got it! Wait, we didn’t exchange contact info until now, even though we’re this close!?”

With a voice filled with excitement, Sora hurried over from the kitchen to the table, taking his smartphone in hand.

“Well, it’s because you were always so strict about rules. Even though you worked at a tutoring company, you stuck to the regulations. It was so annoying, you know?”

“Haha, I wanted to exchange contact info too, but I couldn’t break the rules… I’m really sorry.”

“Well, it’s not like Sensei needs to apologize for that… I was just being selfish, and I could trust you because you’re that kind of person. That’s why I could come over to your house.”

“I’m glad to hear that.”

She could handle things so calmly now because she had grown so much, but there was another reason she wanted to exchange contact information right away. Her words, “I wanted to exchange contact info too,” revealed her true intentions.

“Okay! Here’s mine, it’s LINE. Give me the URL.”

“Thanks. I’ve added you.”

“Mmm! I’ve confirmed it too. Seriously, when was the last time we exchanged contact info?”

“Haha, I know, right?”

While looking at her smartphone, Sora wore a smile and immediately added Nanase to his favorites.

On the other hand, Nanase, who thought that she could add favorites anytime, watched his happy expression secretly as she turned off her phone.

“Hey, Sensei. I’m going to ask you something really bold at this point, but can I stay here until really late today? It’s just to cross over into the next day.”

“Oh, I see. If tomorrow weren’t a weekday, it would be a different story, but since it’s not…”

“Got it! So, I can stay with Sensei until the very end?”

“Of course. But, um, I don’t have a game console or anything…”

“That’s totally fine! I just want to chat with you, Sensei.”

“Thank you. I’m really happy to hear that.”

Although she said it in a way that seemed considerate, what she wanted was to spend time alone with him, rather than spending time on games.

“Anyway… isn’t just chatting a bit dull?”

“What do you mean?”

“How about we go to the convenience store, get some drinks, and chat? I turned 20, so it’s legal for me to drink now, and this would be the first time I’m drinking with Sensei, right?”

“Well, that’s true, but if we add alcohol, I won’t be able to send you home…”

“I was already planning to use a taxi to go back, so it’s fine, it’s fine!”

While being sent home by Sora was something she didn’t want to pass up, what she prioritized more was breaking new ground.

“Oh, by the way, Sensei, are you perhaps not good with alcohol? I just remembered, we didn’t buy any at the supermarket.”

“No, I actually like alcohol… but I’m really weak when it comes to it. I get sleepy very quickly.”

“Huh, really?”

“Haha… I get teased every time, like ‘You’re way too weak to drink.'”

“I see, interesting.”

Suddenly, with a stretched-out tone, she spoke and wore a mischievous smile as she uttered tempting words.

“But you know what? Tomorrow’s a holiday, and if you like alcohol, there’s no other choice but to drink together! Come on, it’s a great opportunity, and I promise I’ll leave by 11 PM!”

“Well, that’s true, I guess.”

“Yeah, yeah!”

She nodded enthusiastically as if her plan was going perfectly.

“Okay, Sensei, shall we head to the convenience store right away?”

“Sure. The convenience store is really close, so walking should be fine, right?”

“Yep! By the way, should we hold hands while we walk?”

“Haha, I’m not even drunk yet.”

“But it’s dark outside, you know?”

“Well, actually, I have 20/20 vision without glasses. Isn’t that amazing?”

“(Guard) Too creepy.”

“Haha, right? It’s a little bragging on my part.”

Sora, smiling proudly, knows nothing of the conversation that completely missed each other.