In the Multiverse, Only By Marrying Wives Can I Become Stronger

"Consider it making amends for my mistakes."

Even though the two of them had moved past their previous relationship, they were still the same as before.

Tsukikawa Shu didn't have much respect for teachers, and was even quite mischievous. Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't mind, with her somewhat scheming personality, she figured if Tsukikawa Shu was useful, she'd use him to death.

Of course, their relationship had been good from the start.

"The teacher is also my girlfriend," Tsukikawa Shu said righteously. "She's also my wife."

"...Don't say things like that in public."

Hiratsuka Shizuka, upon hearing this, nervously covered Tsukikawa Shu's mouth with her hand, her voice immediately lowering significantly, a blush still lingering on her face.

Glancing around, she saw no one in the hallway. The classrooms were still buzzing with the energetic atmosphere of cleaning, and she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"How many times have I told you, don't mention our relationship in public."

"It's not allowed even if no one sees."

Hiratsuka Shizuka stood with her hands on her hips, looking very serious.

But the faint blush on her face added a touch of cuteness to her stern expression.

"But you can't keep it a secret forever, can you, teacher?" Tsukikawa Shu said.

"I know, of course..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka immediately became more submissive, fiddling with her sleeves and averting her gaze. "But now is not the time to announce our relationship."

"But Hiratsuka-sensei, speaking of which, I wonder if you know a popular saying in China: 'If you want the horse to run, you have to give it grass.'"

Tsukikawa Shu said.

"That's certainly true,"

Hiratsuka Shizuka nodded and smiled. "How about I give you a little red flower? And then, in front of the whole class, I'll perform for you like a primary school student?"

"No, Hiratsuka-sensei, this 'grass' is actually a verb." Tsukikawa Shu shook his head.

"A verb?" Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't understand.

"Mm, it's a verb derived from the homophone 'cāo'," Tsukikawa Shu said.

"..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka finally understood what Tsukikawa Shu wanted.

"What do you want to do?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka hadn't expected that Tsukikawa Shu would not only ignore her words but become even more demanding.

Facing Tsukikawa Shu's relentless advance, Hiratsuka Shizuka was forced to retreat step by step.

Finally, she was pushed back until her back was against the classroom door.

It had been some time since school ended, and most students had gone home or joined their clubs. Those remaining were either diligently cleaning or decorating the classroom. No one was passing by the hallway for the moment.

Noisy sounds could still be heard from inside the classrooms, where the cleaning was still in full swing.

If someone were to come out into the hallway at this moment, or open the door from inside a classroom, the two of them would be caught red-handed.

"You dare?!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka was somewhat annoyed, but she didn't dare to speak too loudly or resist.

She hadn't expected Tsukikawa Shu to be so bold, daring to be handsy in a place where they could easily be caught.

If there was any commotion, it would easily attract attention.

However, at this moment, footsteps could be heard from the stairwell at the corner.

"Stop it quickly!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka seized the opportunity to push Tsukikawa Shu away, then quickly tidied her clothes and hair, though her face was slightly flushed.

Two girls walked over from the end of the hallway. It was none other than the only two members of the Service Club at the moment, Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Hama.

Yukino Yukinoshita still had her usual expressionless, slightly cold demeanor.

Yui Hama, on the other hand, was very cheerful and currently had a lollipop in her mouth.

"Hiratsuka-sensei," Yukino approached.

However, she glanced at Hiratsuka Shizuka's complexion and frowned slightly.

"Hiratsuka-sensei, do you have a bit of a fever?"

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at the lingering blush on Hiratsuka Shizuka's face.

"Ah... I suppose I do,"

Hiratsuka Shizuka clasped her hands behind her back, suddenly feeling a little guilty, and cleared her throat. "What do you need me for?"

Yui Hama looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka, then at Tsukikawa Shu, her mind whirring.

Tsk, Tsukikawa-kun is playing a bit too rough. When did he manage to get Hiratsuka-sensei wrapped around his finger?

She was a little confused, but she didn't pry or gossip, maintaining her cheerful demeanor.

She had always gotten along well with everyone, acting as a lubricant for communication between different people. She kept gossip like this in mind but wouldn't spread it around.

"Ahaha... Little Yukino has something she wants to ask Teacher Hiratsuka," Yui Hama said with a slightly embarrassed laugh.

"Teacher Hiratsuka, I'd like you to explain why this person is on my club member list."

Yukino Yukinoshita held a list in her hand, then pointed a finger at Tsukikawa Shu beside her.

Her pale, delicate finger had a bit of a fingernail, like a hazy white crescent moon, almost poking Tsukikawa Shu's nose.

"What?" Tsukikawa Shu was a bit bewildered.

It was only then that he noticed the words "Service Club" written on the list.

Below were the names of Yukino Yukinoshita, Yui Hama, and Tsukikawa Shu.

"When did I ever join this club?" Tsukikawa Shu also looked at Shizuka Hiratsuka.

Tsukikawa Shu immediately understood that his own teacher had set him up, and there wouldn't be any good things coming his way.

At the same time, he regretted that he had been too gentle with Shizuka Hiratsuka earlier, only pinching her thigh a few times.

Wouldn't he have to get serious revenge later?

"There's no other way, it's school regulations."

Shizuka Hiratsuka said calmly, "A club needs at least three members. It wouldn't work with just the two of you in the Service Club. You don't want the club to be disbanded, do you?"

"Besides, you'll have to work together on quite a few tasks. Grouping you into one club makes it easier for me to manage."

"...But I don't want to work with him. Teacher Hiratsuka can find someone else," Yukino Yukinoshita said, looking at Tsukikawa Shu.

Yukino Yukinoshita didn't have any animosity towards Tsukikawa Shu, but she couldn't say she liked him either.

The main reason was the upcoming joint social event with Seaside Comprehensive High School. Tsukikawa Shu was a spy sent by Shizuka Hiratsuka to supervise her—yes, a spy.

Yukino Yukinoshita didn't want her actions to be restricted by others, but she couldn't control Tsukikawa Shu at all.

"I agree with classmate Yukinoshita's suggestion."

Tsukikawa Shu straightened his back as a matter of course. "The Service Club is too small; it definitely can't accommodate a great Buddha like me!"

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Tsukikawa Shu with some surprise.

It was the first time she had heard such a narcissistic way of using that phrase.

More narcissistic than herself.

"No."

Shizuka Hiratsuka flatly refused. "The Service Club has to deal with a lot of troublesome matters. Besides you few, no one else can be trusted."

"That's right, Little Yukino. I think Tsukikawa-kun is quite good too! We'll definitely handle this school social event well," Yui Hama also smiled, tugging on Yukino Yukinoshita's sleeve.

"..."

Shizuka Hiratsuka's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation. Yukino Yukinoshita had no choice but to give up and turn to leave.

"Teacher Hiratsuka, Tsukikawa-kun, I'm really sorry. I'll try to persuade Little Yukino," Yui Hama said, clasping her hands together before quickly following Yukino Yukinoshita's footsteps.

"Little Yukino, I believe Tsukikawa-kun won't cause trouble. Teacher Hiratsuka also has many considerations..."

Faintly, they could hear Yui Hama trying her best to persuade Yukino Yukinoshita.

Shizuka Hiratsuka sighed.

"Teacher Hiratsuka, I actually don't want to join this club either," Tsukikawa Shu protested.

"What do you think of those two girls, Yukino and Yui?" Shizuka Hiratsuka asked with a meaningful smile.

"Sorry, if I have to actively pursue them, I'm not interested," Tsukikawa Shu said. "I only want freebies!"

"You don't want an opportunity created for you." Shizuka Hiratsuka put her hands on her hips, a little angry. "Your abilities can only be unlocked by signing a Marriage Contract. Aren't such good conditions worth you making a move?"

"Sorry, I won't do a losing business," Tsukikawa Shu said with his usual indifferent expression. "If I put all my effort into pursuing someone, let alone whether I'll get a return, even if we become lovers, if we can't walk into the hall of marriage in the end—isn't that just raising a wife for someone else?"

However, upon hearing this, Shizuka Hiratsuka irritably grabbed Tsukikawa Shu's face and angrily said:

"You've already taken their bodies, and you still have the nerve to talk about raising a wife for someone else?"

"Even if I went to pursue them, they wouldn't agree," Tsukikawa Shu shrugged. "I already have two girlfriends."

Only those who had entered the Inner World could accept his "harem" conditions; otherwise, their values would simply not allow them to be persuaded.

"In short, these two girls are both very good. I don't care if you succeed or not, just go develop some feelings first. Consider it a bit of my favoritism," Shizuka Hiratsuka patted Tsukikawa Shu's shoulder and added, "Of course, but you're not allowed to use any threats or inducements."

"Didn't I threaten and induce you, Ms. Hiratsuka, after you entered the Inner World?" Tsukikawa Shu said.

"That... you have the nerve to bring that up?!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka was a bit choked up, but after a pause, she smoothed a strand of hair by her temple, blushing slightly, and mumbled, "I just thought the age difference between us was too great, and that I'd be holding you back."

"I still like you a bit, after all, you're my best student."

"So, this isn't about threats or inducements!" Hiratsuka Shizuka emphasized the last sentence.

Tsukikawa Shu narrowed his eyes.

"So, Ms. Hiratsuka, you're also thinking about an older woman pursuing a younger man, aren't you?" he chuckled.

"Thank you, but I'm not old enough for that saying yet," Hiratsuka Shizuka replied.

"If you like me, how can we not interact more?" Tsukikawa Shu said.

"Don't push it."