Chapter 283
"Gurgle~"
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My little sister is so cute!
As the two walked, they were constantly met with gazes and whispers expressing a range of emotions, including shock, amazement, shyness, and excitement.
"Is that Classmate Shiina in the first year? Who's that next to her? Is she a family member? Kiri~"
"That's the Angel! I saw him at the opening ceremony!"
"Angel and her sister walking side by side... what a beautiful scene!"
"How old is she? Is she a college student? Can I go up and confess my feelings?"
"Stop! You're not even worthy of being called 'little sister,' yet you dare to provoke Queen- like older sister?"
"Hey~ Don't mess with people like that, Kokoro disappear the next day!"
"Speaking of which, they seem to be young ladies from wealthy families... Wow! Their looks, education, and family background are all impeccable, what kind of Light Novel plot is this?!"
"..."
Ogura Asahi constantly observed his surroundings, remaining vigilant. Although it was a school, one couldn't be careless in crowded places.
Occasionally, a smile would be offered, eliciting a startled "Ah!" from someone nearby, who would then glance around to see if there were any suspicious individuals.
The road was mostly filled with students, a small number of whom were accompanied by their parents.
Therefore, the "sisters" attracted not only students, but also adults.
Different schools have different arrangements for Three-party meeting. Some schools schedule them for an entire afternoon, combined with club activities, and then continue for several days.
Some people, in order not to miss class, will choose to do it on the weekend—that's just inhumane.
Each meeting is relatively long, usually between half an hour and an hour, so you can't talk to many parents in a morning, and naturally, it's impossible for them all to come.
Based on this full-day schedule, it will probably take two or three days? I don't even know what day it is today.
After a rather long period of time, the two entered the teaching building.
After an even longer period of time, when class started and the people in front of them left, it was finally their turn to enter the classroom.
Fortunately, her turn wasn't too far down the list.
During this waiting period, Shiina Mahiru took him on a tour of all the school's facilities, including club activity areas, which in turn stirred up another wave of "bloodshed"—that's another matter entirely.
In the quiet classroom, the homeroom teacher swallowed hard as she looked at the two Super Beauty, one tall and one short.
She had heard some things about Shiina Mahiru's older sister and their family background.
Her sister's aura and appearance, even up close, were more intimidating than at the opening ceremony...
"Nice to meet you. I am Shiina Mahiru sister of Ogura Asahi. Since our parents are overseas, I am representing them at this meeting today. Is that alright?"
"Ah, yes! No problem!"
Unlike the usual tense students and parents, it's her who's tense now.
"Well, let's begin."
"Okay, please begin."
Ogura Asahi nodded, "Oh, right, don't be too nervous, teacher. Just ask the questions normally."
Yes, yes.
Unexpectedly, one day, a student's parent would remind her of this.
Shiina Mahiru tried her best to suppress her laughter, lest she burst out laughing. When she couldn't hold back any longer, she buried her face in his clothes and trembled slightly.
The homeroom teacher tactically wiped his forehead, picked up the document in front of him, pretended to read it, and said haltingly:
"Classmate Shiina's entrance exam results are excellent, excelling in academics, sports, and music. If she continues on this path, her Mirai is definitely bright."
"So I'd like to talk about her family situation and her experience after entering high school. Classmate Shiina, you've just entered high school, and the course difficulty has suddenly increased. Are you getting used to it?"
"Ah, hi!"
Shiina Mahiru sat up straight and answered seriously, "It's alright for now. Although it's gotten harder, as long as I do my preparation, there shouldn't be any problems."
"That's a great answer! The teacher will give you a high score!"
The homeroom teacher smiled and nodded, then drew a diagram on the paper. "So, how are your interpersonal relationships? Are you getting along well with your classmates?"
"Yes, everyone was very friendly and willing to talk and play with me, which made me very happy!"
"After all, Classmate Shiina is both excellent and cute, so there shouldn't be any problem in that regard. Next..."
The homeroom teacher cleared her throat and continued to ask:
"Although it's too early to ask now, I wonder if you've thought about your future plans? Like what your career path is?"
"Skirt, wing, flag, dam, matter, si([eight)` approach, is it?"
Shiina Mahiru hesitated.
"You can just say whatever you want, after all, you have plenty of time... What do you think, sister?"
"As long as it's Mahiru's own choice, our family will fully support her."
Wow~ What a wonderful family relationship!
The homeroom teacher was filled with envy, saying, "These days, very few parents have such open-minded ideas as you."
Shiina Mahiru pursed her lips, thought for a moment, then looked up and answered firmly, "I want to go to university! Then I can study at a university in Tokyo and help my older sisters in the future!"
"Mahiru..."
Ogura Asahi glanced at her sideways, unsure how serious she really was, so he could only resort to patting her head.
"It's okay to not think about these things. Just do what you like."
"No,"
Shiina Mahiru shook her head, her gaze resolute. "I want to spend every day with Sister Asahi and you all from now on, so I want to go to Tokyo!"
"If that's all there is to it, I can process your transfer right now. There's no need to make such a hasty decision about your life."
"..."
The homeroom teacher was stunned.
We were just talking about Mirai plans, so why did the conversation suddenly turn to transferring schools? Were we even discussing the same thing?
What would the principal think if he knew that the top student in the grade left after talking to him?!
Even so, I still want to study hard so that I can help everyone in the future!
"And,"
Shiina Mahiru frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "I'm not strong enough yet. If I stay by the side of the gentle Sister Asahi all the time, I'll become a useless person."
"... If you're a cripple, then there are hardly any normal people in the world."
Ogura Asahi sighed, arms crossed, "But if you really want to do it, then go ahead and do it. I have no reason to stop you."
"That, that one!"
The homeroom teacher quickly interjected, "So, which university does Classmate Shiina want to attend?"
"If possible, I'd like to attend the best national university."
"Wow, that's a very high goal! But with Classmate Shiina's grades, it shouldn't be impossible. Good luck!"
"Hi! I will!"
"..."
After asking a few more questions, the topic shifted to the parents.
"So, what do you think of Classmate Shiina, your older sister and your parents who couldn't come?"
"We are all so happy to have such a family member. It's wonderful that Mahiru is part of our family."
This statement, which left the homeroom teacher somewhat puzzled, caused Shiina Mahiru to lower her head slightly, her expression weak.
"Yes, family harmony is the best thing!"
The homeroom teacher clearly didn't understand. Looking at the beautiful woman opposite him, he suddenly asked with some curiosity, "Excuse me, how old are you this year, sister?"
"27 years old."
He casually borrowed Hiratsuka Shizuka's age and added ten years to himself.
Shiina Mahiru, who was still feeling touched, suddenly looked up and stared in shock at him, who was spouting a lie.
However, she quickly lowered her head again and understood why he did it.
Regardless of the circumstances, it is not permissible for minors to attend the meeting in place of their parents.
"Oh, I see. You look so young! I can't believe it..."
The teacher, who was about the same age as him, twitched his face, feeling an urge to cover his face and cry, ashamed of his appearance.
"Thank you, everyone says so."
"Are you currently working, or continuing your studies?"
"I've been working for many years now."
He swore he wasn't lying.
"What is your occupation?"
"On the one hand, I inherited my parents' work as designers and published some works through the family studio. On the other hand, I also manage several finance and fashion-related companies... However, I've recently taken on several other part-time jobs, so I've temporarily slowed down my previous work."
"Oh, I see... You're truly young and promising. No wonder Classmate Shiina said she wanted to be of help to you..."
The homeroom teacher felt her mouth was dry and forced herself to swallow. The pressure of the situation returned, and she couldn't help but turn to Shiina Mahiru.
"But, but in that case, you must be very busy, right? What do you think, Classmate Shiina? Your parents aren't in the country, and your older sister is so outstanding and busy. Don't you feel lonely?"
Hearing the topic return to her, Shiina Mahiru looked up and glanced at Ogura Asahi a few times. "Yeah, it is. Sometimes I do feel a little lonely, but as long as I know that my sister likes me and I look forward to seeing her again, I don't feel that way."
The homeroom teacher looked at her with warm eyes. "Classmate Shiina- kun really likes her older sister~"
"Mmm! I love it the most!"
Ogura Asahi scratched his cheek, feeling it was a little hot.
This child really knows how to say embarrassing things when no one is looking.
"Hehe~ Even I'm shy! So, the next question is..."
"..."
The questioning proceeded in an orderly manner. After experiencing it once, Ogura Asahi could understand why the conversation took so long.
Even a simple question takes more than half a minute to answer. If you encounter a more complex or critical issue, it can take several to ten minutes just to explain it clearly.
Because Shiina Mahiru herself had no problems, she was able to speak relatively quickly about the issues. In contrast, other parents and children would have much more complicated issues, whether they were too nervous to speak, had relationship problems, academic problems, or problems with classmates.
It's common for a conversation to end without resolving anything.
"Finally, do you have any suggestions for our school?"
The homeroom teacher let out a soft sigh of relief and asked with some relief.
It's finally the end!
God knows what she felt during those few tens of minutes, facing this young lady whose presence was frighteningly overwhelming.
Ogura Asahi crossed his legs, rested his chin on his fingers, pondered for a moment, then raised his crimson eyes. "I hope that your esteemed school will severely crack down on 'the act of confessing one's feelings without the other party's permission' in the future."
"Huh?"
The homeroom teacher was taken aback.
Ogura Asahi continued, speaking to herself, "It's not that I'm against love, but one-sided affection and impulsive confessions only cause distress to the parties involved, so I hope it can be prohibited in the future."
"As you can see, our Mahiru is very cute! But I'm very worried about the boys who are always harassing her..."
"Oh, I see. I'll report it to the school..."
The homeroom teacher began wiping the sweat from her forehead again.