The Students I Once Tutored As Part-Time Home Tutors During My Student Days Had Suddenly Achieved Excessive Success In Their Careers. - Chapter 27: The day before the home visit.

The day before the home visit.

“And Mom, don’t forget, tomorrow at 2:00 PM is Sora-kun’s home visit. It’s Sora-kun’s home visit, okay?”

“Yes, I haven’t forgotten, so don’t worry.”

Sae, who had put a checkmark on her calendar today just like any other day, happily reported to her mother while bouncing around.

“I’m really looking forward to it.”

“Of course, I’m looking forward to it too.”

In tomorrow’s calendar slot, there was a round note that said “Home Visit!!”. Naturally, it was Sae who wrote those words, and it was clear evidence of her anticipation for the home visit.

“I can’t wait for tomorrow to come…”

“Hehe. At this rate, you won’t be able to sleep tonight, you know?”

“I’ll manage, don’t worry. After all, I have a deadline coming up, too.”

Even though she was a student, Sae was a commendable girl who made good use of her free time.

“—Oh? Is Sae planning to show Sora-sensei a tired face? It’s such a rare opportunity to talk to him without any interruptions.”

“N-No, I’ll try my best to get enough sleep.”

“That’s right.”

She immediately retracted her statement as soon as “Sora” was mentioned. It was evident that “he” held a high priority in her life.

“Make sure to get enough rest. It’s definitely better to greet him with a cute face. Plus, there’s a chance you might get sick if you don’t take care of your health.”

“Yeah.”

With unwavering determination in her eyes, she nodded vigorously. Her mother knew how to handle her daughter well. That was because she understood that bringing up “him” in a conversation made Sae more cooperative.

“Hey, Mom. After the consultation is over tomorrow, can I play with Sora-kun a lot?”

“Yes, it’s Sora-sensei who’s making time for it, so I won’t refuse.”

“Thank you.”

Everything was going smoothly. Tomorrow, just like in the past, she would have him all to herself.

Sae exuded an airy atmosphere of satisfaction, but she quickly changed her tone and narrowed her eyes.

“When I’m playing with Sora-kun, don’t peek into my room.”

“I won’t do such a thing… I have to make dinner, too.”

Her mother continued speaking with a stern expression.

“But don’t do anything that would inconvenience him. Since it’s you Sae, I’m pretty sure he goes easy on you.

“Sora-kun says, ‘It’s not an inconvenience,’ so it’s okay.”

“That’s just because he’s being considerate.”

“It’s not.”

“It is. There’s no doubt about it. Honestly, you haven’t changed a bit in that childish… aspect.”

“If I say that to Sora-kun, he’ll get mad.”

“Alright, alright.”

Even though there was nothing to fear if Sae got angry, the problem was that she would channel her anger into her illustration work and shut herself in her room. Converting anger into work energy was a professional trait, but as a parent, it was worrisome when it led to not being able to see her face.

“Oh, I have a question for Mom.”

“What is it?”

“Do you think Sora-kun would be happy if I gave him my merchandise as a gift?”

“By ‘my merchandise,’ do you mean your work-related items?”

“Yeah, like tapestries, figures, or art books.”

To be more precise, they were all items related to “2-D” or “beautiful girls.”

“Considering it’s Sora-sensei, he would undoubtedly be thrilled. He’s someone who supported your dream, after all.”

“But I’m worried he might have trouble finding a place for them. That’s what concerns me.”

“He’ll manage it well. After all, it’s Sora-sensei…”

“That’s true.”

Sae was Sae, and her mother was her mother. They both had complete trust in Sora… and it wasn’t surprising.

After all, he was someone who could be considered a savior to their daughter.

And Sae is also a super famous illustrator with over 400,000 followers on social media.

There should be plenty of fans who would do anything for signed merchandise from her.

“Alright, I’ll go get Sora-kun’s presents signed.”

“Sure, have a good time.”

“Yeah.”

Running barefoot, Sae quickly returned to her room, which was right next door.

“Hey, where’s Sae-chan? I could hear her voice just a moment ago.”

Her father, who had just come into the living room with wet hair, was asking.

“You  just passed each other in the hallway. Right now, she’s in her room signing the merchandise she’s going to give to Sora-sensei.”

“I see. Wait, isn’t tomorrow the home visit?”

“Yes, it is. I thought we could have dinner together, so I ended up buying so much. Look, the fridge is packed.”

“Whoa, it’s really packed.”

“See?”

“It feels like Sora-san’s getting prioritized over her husband…”

“Come on… Don’t be jealous at your age. I’ll prepare something for you after your business trip.”

“Haha, thanks, I appreciate it.”

It was a remarried family, but as their conversation showed, they had a good relationship.

“By the way, do you think Sae-chan will be able to sleep tonight? She talks to that Sora guy almost every day, and he’s coming for a home visit tomorrow, right?”

“Fufu, we just talked about that. She said she’ll try her best not to create bags under her eyes.”

“Haha, she’s still the same when it comes to Sora-sensei.”

Sae had a slightly stubborn side to her.

“If I could participate in the home visit tomorrow, I’d jokingly ask, ‘What do you think about having Sae at home?'”

“Considering their different lifestyles, I do hope she gets along well with someone as responsible as Sora-sensei.”

“But is there really a chance of that happening? I mean, the other day… Sae-chan was pretty upset when Sora-san went on a drive with a beautiful girl, right?”

“Well… I can’t say there’s no chance.”

Her mother furrowed her eyebrows at the rather sensitive question.

“Since Sora-sensei is very serious, I think he tries not to see students as the opposite sex.”

“So, that means it’s strict until Sae-chan graduates.”

“It’s just my guess.”

“I see. It wouldn’t hurt for him to let loose a bit, especially for Sae-chan.”

“Haha, it’s wrong for us to wish for that.”

“Hahaha, you’re right.”

Although he was a new father figure, her mother and Sae had been told about what Sora had been doing. Especially since Sae often talked about Sora, that’s why they were so understanding.

As they had this conversation and laughed together, ten minutes passed while they were in the living room.

Footsteps could be heard coming from the hallway, and Sae peeked into the living room.

“I’ve finished signing. Twenty of them.”

“Huh, you’re giving Sora-sensei twenty signed items…?”

“Yeah. Is that not enough?”

Thinking about it like this, it was evidence of her hard work, a way to show Sora that she deserved praise. She wanted to be praised a lot, which was why she did this.