And So, Itsuki Started Showing Off Her Moves

These two never include me in their games.

Miku also secretly ate alone.

Yotsuba and Makoto's relationship has clearly improved.

Nakano Itsuki gripped her phone tightly.

I'm going to tell you guys something!

Sorry to ask for leave...

I originally planned to finish the update while slacking off at work, because I have a dinner party tonight, and someone like me who gets dizzy after three bottles of Tsingtao beer definitely won't be able to write after that. But I haven't sorted out my thoughts, my mind is a bit chaotic, and I haven't figured out how to arrange the next two "duet" scenes. I need to sort it out...

As usual, the two missed chapters will be made up starting tomorrow.

Feel sorry.

P. S.: The previous missed updates have been made up. To avoid affecting reading experience, I have deleted the previous leave request chapters.

Chapter 181 So, Itsuki began with showing off skills.

"Makoto, you've worked so hard these past few days..."

In the spacious and bright private room of the hotel, Nakano Maruo spoke with great sincerity. He thanked Fushimi Makoto in front of him and even picked up the teapot to pour him a cup of tea.

Even his way of addressing Fushimi Makoto has changed.

Just like last time, Nakano Maruo and Fushimi Makoto sat in the small private room, while the sounds of five girls laughing and joking could be heard from the large private room next door.

However, unlike last time, Nakano Maruo in a very good mood now.

When he learned during the day that his daughters' exam scores were all above the passing grade, and that they even got high scores in two subjects in Itsuki, he couldn't help but laugh out loud while he was in the hospital.

After laughing, he felt a deep sense of admiration for Fushimi Makoto.

Even the lazy dog, Ichika, did well on the exam this time.

Moreover, Ichika juggles her studies and acting career.

Nakano Maruo changed how he addressed Fushimi Makoto once again.

His initial intention was to express his respect by calling out "Fushimi-sensei".

But Fushimi Makoto felt that this was too unfamiliar.

So he decided to call himself Makoto, just like Ms. Yukinoshita.

"Actually, I didn't feel it was that hard. All five of them are very smart. The reason their grades were so bad before was simply because they didn't put their energy into studying." Fushimi Makoto didn't take credit but offered his own insights.

"You're being too modest," Nakano Maruo said with a smile.

Perhaps because he rarely smiles like this, the smile, though friendly, looked somewhat stiff on his face at that moment.

"I'm not being modest." Fushimi Makoto shook his head and said seriously, "Even Ichika, who initially resisted studying, improved much faster than the average student after I sparked her interest in learning."

"Really?" Nakano Maruo was taken aback.

He had initially thought Fushimi Makoto was being modest, but now, seeing the other party's serious attitude, he was a little unsure.

"Of course it's true."

"That's quite surprising..."

Nakano Maruo seemed to be carefully choosing his words, and after a few seconds he continued, "Would you mind revealing how you taught them?"

"You mean, how did I manage to ignite their passion for learning?"

"Right."

"It's very simple, I encourage them every day."

"?"

Nakano Maruo's eyes were filled with astonishment.

He seemed to think he had misheard.

Fushimi Makoto remained calm. "That's right."

"Etc."

Nakano Maruo quickly raised his hand to interrupt, perhaps too shocked, his body involuntarily leaning forward, closer to Fushimi Makoto: "You mean, you just encouraged them and ignited their passion for learning?"

"Mr. Nakano, your use of 'only' is not quite appropriate, because encouragement is not a simple matter. It's not just because their personalities are different, but also because we have to consider whether they will try to find ways to avoid or shirk their studies..."

Fushimi Makoto paused for a moment, then concluded, "You may only need to expect them to improve, but I have many more things to consider."

"I'm sorry, it was my oversight."

Nakano Maruo was filled with awe.

In his mind, Fushimi Makoto had probably been engaged in a battle of wits with his daughters all this time.

After all, he knew that apart from Itsuki who wasn't averse to studying, the others would unite against the tutor.

It seems that Makoto has suffered a lot and expended a lot of energy these days.

As he thought to himself, his expression grew even more sincere. "This is truly... I don't even know how I should thank you. Oh, by the way..."

He pulled a thick envelope from under the table. "This is your payment for tutoring them."

"You're being too formal. I've told you from the beginning that I'm not interacting with them as a tutor, but as a friend." Fushimi Makoto didn't take the envelope.

Nakano Maruo said earnestly, "Of course I remember what you said, but you've worked so hard these past few days, and their results have exceeded my expectations. I think it's necessary for me to pay them."

Fushimi Makoto thought for a moment and said, "How about this, you take the money back first. Our club is going to shoot a short film, and we'll definitely need to borrow the filming location."

Nakano Maruo understood. "No problem, just call me if you need anything. I can help with filming locations and extras."

The network of connections he has built up over the years is astonishing.

"Then it's settled." Fushimi Makoto pushed the envelope back.

Hayato Hayama helped arrange the filming location and extras last time, and Fushimi Makoto couldn't keep bothering him.

After all, Hayato Hayama is also a student. He doesn't have that much power or connections. He was able to help with these things mostly because he asked his elders at home for help.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, Nakano Ichika Nakano's melodious voice came through. "Dad, aren't you finished talking yet? Itsuki is hungry."

"I didn't! You were the one who dragged me here!" Nakano Itsuki's embarrassed and annoyed voice rang out.

"We've finished our discussion, Ichika, please have the waiter serve the food," Nakano Maruo replied.

"OK."

Hearing the footsteps outside fade into the distance, Nakano Maruo stood up and said, "Let's go eat too."

"Have you prepared drinks?" Fushimi Makoto asked.

"Hmm? Drinks? They should have already ordered those themselves, right?"

"That's true, but the meaning of drinks they ordered themselves is completely different from drinks you offered them," Fushimi Makoto reminded them.

Nakano Maruo suddenly realized, "That makes sense."

This is another little trick to build rapport.

I learned something.

Nakano Maruo already knew the five sisters very well, and now that Fushimi Makoto had reminded him, he knew how to make arrangements.

For example, the matcha flavor that Miku Nakano likes is not available in this restaurant.

However, Nakano Maruo can arrange for a driver to make the trip.

Fushimi Makoto and his companion entered the five sisters' private room, the atmosphere became lively.

Today's celebration banquet is also a thank-you banquet for Fushimi Makoto, Nakano Maruo doesn't care at all about his daughters' antics.

After realizing this, the five sisters gradually returned to their true nature and became less reserved.

When Nakano Maruo's driver brought over drinks of various flavors, the girls' smiles widened even more.

Nakano Maruo subtly gave Fushimi Makoto a look: Thank you.

Fushimi Makoto smiled, indicating it was a small matter.

The "rhythm" of this meal was the same as last time: Fushimi Makoto was dedicated to support, focusing all his efforts on arranging tactics around Nakano Maruo.

Nakano Maruo has clearly improved a lot. He can not only speak gently to his daughters, but he even suggested, "Do you have any plans for summer vacation? If you want to go to the beach, although I can't go, I can arrange everything for you."

You've finally learned to be flexible, Mr. Nakano.

Fushimi Makoto was greatly pleased.

It's like the pride and joy an elder feels for a newcomer.

It sounds a bit strange to say it like that...

The five sisters are quite interested in going on a beach vacation, but unfortunately, Ichika is currently filming, so they can only wait until later.

After a pleasant meal, Nakano Maruo didn't rush back. Instead, he chatted with Fushimi Makoto outside the restaurant.

The two of them were chatting happily and naturally didn't notice what was happening to the five sisters.

For example, Nakano Itsuki left the team at some point.

Ichika and Nino thought the upscale restaurant was beautiful, so they went to the back to take pictures.

Miku and Yotsuba were whispering to each other not far away, talking about something.

How did you come up with the idea of going on vacation to the beach?

Fushimi Makoto and Nakano Maruo walked down the corridor, he casually asked a question.

"I heard it from a colleague who was planning to take his son to the beach during the summer vacation, and that's when I remembered it," Nakano Maruo slightly embarrassed.

Fushimi Makoto wasn't surprised. "So you heard it from someone else, huh? But that's normal. You're still learning, after all. As long as you're willing to learn, you'll always improve."

Why do you seem so old-fashioned?

Nakano Maruo listened with mixed feelings.

Fushimi Makoto's elder-like attitude made him seem like a greenhorn.

"What are you two doing here?" a woman's voice suddenly rang out behind them.

Fushimi Makoto and Nakano Maruo turned around and saw Nakano Nino holding up her phone, saying happily, "Makoto, come take a picture for me! It's such a beautiful place, it would be a waste not to take some photos..."

Then, as if she had just remembered, she said to Nakano Maruo, "Dad, I need to borrow Makoto for a while. You two have pretty much finished talking, right?"

You've already said everything, what more can I say?

Nakano Maruo's feelings became even more complicated.

The daughter Fushimi Makoto first, and then came to ask her.

If you say she takes herself seriously, that's true; at least she'll ask herself questions.

It would be fair to say she didn't take him seriously, since she approached Fushimi Makoto with an eager expression.

Nakano Maruo nodded and said, "Then you guys go take pictures. Remember to come back later, and I'll take you home."

"Good."

Nakano Nino grabbed Fushimi Makoto and ran.

Fushimi Makoto the familiar, alluring scent emanating from Nino, Fushimi Makoto couldn't help but ask, "It's just a photo shoot, why are you in such a hurry?"

"There are a lot of people taking pictures over there. If we go too late, we definitely won't be able to get a good spot," Nakano Nino said quickly.

"That's true... By the way, where did Ichika and the others go?"

"I don't know. Ichika always likes to run around everywhere. Who knows where she goes?"

When Nakano Nino said this, her eyes darted around rapidly.

Fushimi Makoto was looking at the road and didn't notice what was happening.