There's a Girl Who Seeks Attention in Shizuka's Class / Shizuka's Classroom Is a Battlefield of Love ...

If it were him in the past, he might have just taken it as a joke between close siblings. But now that he's fallen for the woman, he sees something more in that smile.

Yes, it was too sweet—that smile of the woman's. A person can laugh a lot, and there are all sorts of ways to laugh. But only that kind of smile, sweet as honey, is something that will involuntarily appear only when facing a lover.

Since that's the case... we absolutely cannot let him get away with Hiratsuka 'Dongguo Xiaofu mistakes. Only he can bring Hiratsuka true happiness!

After school, Shirou returned to the gym to continue his training. He had felt a little strange about Shizuka coming to school, but it seemed he had worried unnecessarily.

Meanwhile, Shizuka Hiratsuka was also busy with her teaching work. She had learned a lot of theoretical knowledge at the university, and now it was finally time to integrate it. Although there were times when she made mistakes and embarrassed herself, she made new discoveries every day and made progress every day, so she enjoyed it.

Both of them kept trying, thinking that life would continue like this. But neither of them expected that even if it wasn't an evil Magecraft or her parents, a third party would still appear in their lives and disrupt the delicate balance between them.

The next morning, Shizuka Hiratsuka had just finished teaching a class and returned to her office when she was surprised to hear a series of crackling sounds as the young teachers who had come to the school for their internships set off celebratory cannons and applauded in unison.

Startled, Shizuka Hiratsuka stood at the door and asked in confusion.

"Wait? Is this some kind of prank game?"

At that moment, background music started playing again, and cheers erupted.

"No! This is my request for everyone's help."

At this moment, Teacher Dongguo walked out from the crowd with a bright smile. He was wearing an expensive Armani suit and flashy white gloves. In his other hand, he held a bouquet of bright red roses and handed it to Shizuka Hiratsuka.

"Teacher Hiratsuka, please accept this as a token of my appreciation."

Chapter 584 A Helping Girl in the Shizuka Class

The bright red roses, which were like scalding flames to Shizuka Hiratsuka, were now being pushed in front of her, as if she absolutely had to take them.

"Yay! Say yes! Say yes! Say yes!" The people around them cheered and clapped.

Shizuka Hiratsuka took two steps back, using her textbook to shield herself, and refused, saying, "No, no, no! I have absolutely no reason to accept this gift!"

"No, it's just a token of my appreciation. I simply wanted to express my feelings to you, Hiratsuka. Just accept it; as for your reply, you can tell me when you've decided how to answer."

"Oh my! How thoughtful, Teacher Hiratsuka, please accept it quickly." The young people around, who were also accomplished teachers, laughed and said, as if they didn't want the world to be in chaos.

"But Ms. Shizuka Hiratsuka, you said you don't have a boyfriend, right? Then it's okay to give Mr. Dongguo a chance." At this moment, a female teacher who was quite familiar with Shizuka Hiratsuka also stood up and spoke up in her defense.

Shizuka Hiratsuka looked at the girl running out in surprise, pulled her outside, and whispered, "Wait? Teacher Nishimura? Don't you like Dongguo-sensei yourself? Why are you joining in the commotion?"

"Ah, of course I'm so envious and jealous, but if it's Teacher Hiratsuka, I sincerely wish you all the best," Teacher Nishimura said, clenching her fist at Shizuka Hiratsuka.

"Huh?" Shizuka Hiratsuka was dumbfounded. Even though they were the same age, she realized that there was a deep generation gap between her and her female classmates.

Teacher Nishimura whispered to Shizuka Hiratsuka, "Although I chose to withdraw, Mr. Dongguo has promised to introduce me to his young and wealthy friends. Let's form a 'rich ladies' group' from now on."

"No, I'm not interested!" Shizuka Hiratsuka shook her head and retorted, thinking to herself, 'Her family is already wealthy; she doesn't need to be a rich lady. If the young man marries her, he'll also receive a large share of the Hiratsuka family's wealth, becoming a tycoon without doing anything. Ah! No! It's just that if there's someone... She definitely wasn't thinking of Shirou!'

"Excuse me." Shirou, saw this scene, silently picked up the workbook, and instead of walking through the door, went straight to the crowded area.

"Excuse me, teachers. Ah~!" As Shirou walked over, he accidentally—well, it wasn't intentional—bumped into the teachers who were making a fuss, and the pile of exercise books he was carrying was knocked off and fell to the ground.

"Ah, what's going on! Why aren't you looking properly, student... uh... sorry." The young intern teacher suddenly changed her words when she saw Shirou's eyes.

Originally, these student teachers, being the older ones, wanted to reprimand Shirou, but when they saw Shirou clearly, they sensed a special aura emanating from the boy, as if they had encountered some important figure.

It's like how the poor naturally speak softer in front of the rich; following the human instinct to submit to the strong, they unconsciously apologize and back down.

"Alright, Shirou-kun, hurry up and pick up your things, let's get ready for class." At this moment, a teacher from the school spoke up. As the older generation of teachers, they were already somewhat disapproving of young people bringing their antics into the workplace.

Not to mention, they now have the right to evaluate these interns, even though their team leader is the son of a high-ranking official in the education bureau, and even the principal has to give him some face. But face aside, if they want to cause trouble for other teachers, they still have the ability to do so.

"Okay, teacher, I'll send it over right away," Shirou replied obediently.

"Ah, please, Shirou-kun." The school's teachers said, looking at their outstanding students.

Shizuka Hiratsuka then picked up the workbook from the ground and handed it to the boy, saying, "Here you go."

"Um, thank you... Teacher Hiratsuka!" Shirou said, looking at the black-haired woman.

Inside the classroom, Shirou, who was slumped over his desk, suddenly spoke:

"Hey... have you ever experienced seeing someone and feeling a bit irritated, thinking they're cute and wanting to touch them, but then seeing someone else with them and feeling a pang of anxiety in your heart?"

"What! Are you in love?" the male classmate next to me asked in surprise.

"A lie? Shirou, this fitness fanatic? Has he finally figured it out?" Someone jumped up from their seat.

"Unrequited love? No, Shirou, could it be that you're dating?" Some people almost fell off their chairs.

"Older or younger? Do we know each other?" Both the boy and the girl were shocked.

"No, I asked you first, so answer my question first," Shirou said, trying to appear calm.

"Oh my god... this is serious! You haven't actually fallen for him, have you?" the boy said, resting his chin on his hand.

"Shirou, have you noticed that there are people around you who think of you this way?" A girl blinked repeatedly and asked, her face slightly flushed.

"No... I don't think so..." Shirou hesitated, looked around, and finally said uncertainly.

"Shirou, you big blockhead." The girl next to her pouted and walked away angrily.

"Hey, looks like Shirou, you're still got it all," a cool-looking guy said, patting Shirou on the shoulder.

"Huh?" Shirou frowned in confusion.

After that, it was finally Shizuka Hiratsuka's turn to teach the first lesson in the class.

Just then, the door at the back of the classroom was suddenly pushed open, and a female student dressed in a flamboyant manner strode in.

This time, Shizuka Hiratsuka finally met the late female student. She was a glamorous girl with bright blonde hair that was even more dazzling than that of foreigners, brown skin, and pink lip gloss. She had altered her school uniform without permission, making it look a bit loose and highlighting her figure even more.

This is a female student who appears much more mature than other students her age. Although she is only a junior high school student, she has the feel of a hot high school girl. In technical terms, she is sexy and has a lot of charm.

No! Shizuka Hiratsuka isn't the kind of third-rate teacher who makes irrevocable judgments about students based solely on their appearance. In fact, she loves problem students!

Higashiyama... no, Nao Toukan!

Chapter 585 The Shizuka classroom is filled with Asura Field

Shizuka Hiratsuka looked at the girl who had just entered and said, "Alright, new student, you must be Nao Toukan."

"Oh my, you're the teacher who's coming to intern? You're quite pretty. Hello, Shizu-chan ~!" The gal girl greeted her familiarly, making a rock sign.

"Thank you. Anyway, please go back to your seat and sit down. We can talk properly after class if you have anything to say," Shizuka Hiratsuka instructed.

"Okay~!" The gal girl swaggered to her seat. Clearly, she was completely unfazed, even by the presence of other teachers. She sat down, rummaged through her bag—not with textbooks, but by pulling out a mirror and starting to dress herself.

Shizuka Hiratsuka, standing on the podium, could only tolerate this for now. As for the so-called "compensated dating"... regardless of whether it was true or not, this student was indeed highly problematic.

"Um... Classmate Toukan, you're in Chinese class right now. Could you take out your textbook and turn to page 73?" Shizuka Hiratsuka to the gal girl.

"Okay." The gal girl glanced inside her desk, then looked up and said, "Ah... sorry, I don't think I brought my textbooks."

"Ah, then I'll share with the student next to me," Shizuka Hiratsuka said with a smile.

"I'm fine, but what about you?" the gal girl asked, looking at the girl on her right.

"Teacher, let's just let this girl who doesn't want to attend class leave!" a girl standing nearby said, sounding unwilling.

In Japanese schools and even after entering the workforce, one thing remains crucial: the ability to read the room. If someone doesn't engage in conversation, causing an interesting topic to fall apart, or if they don't reply to a text message, it might seem like they're deliberately ignoring you.

A person who doesn't know how to read the room or how to fit in won't survive in this circle. Of course, this principle applies to other countries as well.

Not knowing how to read the room, or in simpler terms, being clueless. If there's someone in a class who's disliked by everyone, bullying is bound to happen.

In the workplace, there are also those who don't understand teamwork. Even though they are all junior employees earning the same salary, they often act superior and try to assert their presence by tattling to the boss.

Then there are those who are unable to cooperate with the team and always do their own thing, ultimately benefiting themselves but causing losses to the group and preventing the team from cooperating smoothly.

If your boss offers you a toast, refusing to drink shows a lack of understanding of social dynamics.

If someone offers you a cigarette, refusing it shows a lack of social awareness.

Not causing trouble for others is a fundamental unspoken rule in Japanese society. This also implies not refusing to accept others' kindness. Naturally, you should drink the drinks and accept the cigarettes offered.

If you reject all social niceties and just want to be yourself, it's actually very difficult no matter where you are. You either have to become a strong person who can have those privileges, or you'll inevitably be slandered and hurt behind your back.

The gal girl was this kind of independent individual, which naturally led to her being ostracized within the circle. Fortunately, she was strong enough to fight back if offended, making those who bullied her pay the price.

Otherwise, if it were a submissive child, it wouldn't be surprising if they were bullied or even ganged up on by other students.

"That's right, if you sit next to her, it will prevent those who want to study from concentrating. Wouldn't that defeat the purpose?" another girl chimed in.

"That's right, Classmate Toukan doesn't seem to be paying attention in class anyway, Ms. Jing. Let's just ignore her and continue the lesson. That's what the other teachers are doing too," the girl suggested, raising her hand.

"Hey... everyone, please don't be like this. You're all classmates, right?" Shizuka Hiratsuka looked on in surprise. What was going on? She clearly remembered that when she was in junior high school, everyone was always getting along well, and no one had ever ostracized anyone like this. Was she getting old?

"Well, I don't necessarily have to stay here. Well then, Ms. Shizu-chan, I'm on my period, so I'm going to lie down in the infirmary for a bit." The gal girl picked up her backpack and walked outside.

"Anyway, everyone study on your own first. Wait, Classmate Toukan, wait!" Shizuka Hiratsuka said to the class before running out to chase after the gal girl outside.

Watching the female teacher chase after her, the girls in the class who didn't get along with the gal girl gathered together and laughed mockingly.

"Ms. Jing is so serious! I thought she was someone I could talk to, but I didn't expect her to be like this."

"Yeah, a passionate teacher and all that stuff, it's not a comic book, it's really funny."

"A hopeless person is hopeless. We don't want to be around someone like that. Even if she didn't do it, it's already spread. Being around her will probably lower our reputation."

"Pfft, well, Teacher Jing's reputation is dropping too."

"So even college students are already middle-aged women..." someone suddenly remarked.

"Hahaha~! That's too much~!" The girls in the group burst into laughter.

Shizuka Hiratsuka is well-liked by her students because of her beauty and generosity. However, in this era of declining birth rates, every teenager is treated like a treasure and is encouraged to develop their individuality. As a result, they all pretend to be very self-centered, which is mainly reflected in their reluctance to listen to others.

They have the lenient education system of the Education Bureau on one side, and monstrous parents on the other. It's like having a minor cold; you can take a few days off to rest at home.

One reason is that the Japanese place a high value on the principle of "not causing trouble for others," and another is that students genuinely value their health more than their studies.

The conclusion drawn from this is that one's own thoughts are more important than a teacher's lectures. Just as easily liking a teacher can lead to easily disliking them.

"Wow... the fight between women is really terrifying." Even though the boys didn't want to hear it, they still overheard it and sighed with a chill down their spines.

"..." Shirou looked thoughtfully in the direction Shizuka Hiratsuka had left. He knew that Classmate Toukan wasn't involved in compensated dating. However, her actions and interpersonal relationships certainly had various problems.

Shirou once wanted to help her, but if she wasn't willing, his intervention might only make things more complicated. Now that Shizuka seems to want to help her, shouldn't he think of a way to do so?

Chapter 586 The girl Shizuka helped up was her love rival.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Shizuka Hiratsuka finally caught up with the gal girl long, curly blonde hair. She never imagined that children these days could be so complicated, when everything in her time was so united and loving.

Of course, if there are any unreasonable troublemakers, she will punish them with her iron fist, teach them a lesson, and turn everything around.

Now that she's a teacher, she has no choice. Besides, there are child education societies, protection agencies, and monster parents around. One wrong move and she could ruin her teaching career that's just begun.

However, this does not mean that Shizuka Hiratsuka will give up her sense of justice.

"Wait... Classmate Toukan, even if you brought your textbook, you have no reason to leave the classroom! The teacher will help you," Shizuka Hiratsuka said sincerely to the girl.

The gal girl, seemingly carefree, said, "Although they think I'm antisocial, if I had to follow their weird rules and play those strange friendship games, well, let's just leave it at that. Shizu-chan, you're being ridiculous."

"But you're being ostracized by the girls in your class, right? That must be really upsetting, isn't it? Let's work together to figure out a solution," Shizuka Hiratsuka said.

The gal girl waved her hand at the serious-looking black-haired female teacher and said with a smile, "Let them say whatever they want. Of course, if they provoke someone to their face, they'll slap them back. But if they gossip behind their backs, there's nothing I can do about it."

"But you didn't do it, did you? Don't you feel angry to be misunderstood like this?" Shizuka Hiratsuka said, looking at the girl.

The gal girl laughed nonchalantly and said, "Well, I don't do any 'assistance' or 'socializing,' but it's not exactly unusual. At school, people know a few kids do it to earn pocket money. And exchanging sex for a night at a boarding school and a dinner seems to be quite popular now. I don't do it simply because my mom is sick, and I don't want to upset her."

Shizuka Hiratsuka looked at the girl and said, "Eh? Is your mother sick? Is it serious?"

The gal girl shrugged and said, "Well, whether it's serious or not, I don't really know. Anyway, the doctor said that as long as I keep taking the medicine, I can live, but it seems like I haven't been able to work for the past few years. My mom is super light now, I can even carry her in my arms like Princess. Every morning I have to help her change her dirty clothes, buy groceries, wash vegetables, and make lunch and dinner before she leaves the house, so she's always late."

"Is that so... I'm sorry." Shizuka Hiratsuka realized something was wrong; the girl in front of her was likely from a single-parent family, and it seemed like her family was in dire financial straits.

The reason she wore makeup on her face but not much on her fingers is probably this: if she wore manicures and painted her nails, she wouldn't be able to do housework.

"Why should I apologize?... Teacher Shizu-chan, although I know you care about me, this conversation is a little too heavy, it's too funny~!" The gal girl said with a carefree laugh.

Then, a question arose in Shizuka Hiratsuka's mind: such a good girl? Such a filial and sensible girl who takes such good care of her mother, she would generally have a very good upbringing, how could she possibly do something like compensated dating?

"Classmate Toukan, can you tell me the truth? Where exactly are you working? Why are you defending yourself even when people in your class misunderstand you?"

"Because our school isn't a place for 'refined part-time jobs,' even though I'm late every day and go to work, the teachers turn a blind eye and have helped me a lot. But if we argue and make a big fuss, and the whole school finds out, even though I don't care about these things, wouldn't that be a lot of trouble for the teachers? Don't let her appearance fool you, she's actually a very considerate and kind woman!"

The sexy woman shrugged and said...

"As for where I work, well... I might drop out of school anyway, so I'll tell you, Shizu-chan. My current job is just eating and drinking with customers, like in a maid cafe. But where I'm from, I don't have to cook or serve food. I just need to chat with the customers and drink their drinks. I get paid by the hour and a commission just by eating and chatting with those older men."

"I'm a police officer, so a lot of older men are willing to call on me. I actually earn quite a lot, haha. But if I dropped out of school, I'd become like those fake college students, a fake junior high student, how funny!" The gal girl said with a nonchalant smile, although she looked like she was just putting on a brave face.

"Wait! Drop out of school? No way! Classmate Toukan, you're not even 15 yet. It would be such a waste to give up your studies like this," Shizuka Hiratsuka said.

The gal girl waved her hand and said, "Well, it's nothing serious. It's just that my rent is due soon, and I'm a little short on money. Although my mother takes medicine and has medical insurance, her savings are barely enough to make ends meet."