Please Leave Nino in My Care

A moment later, Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was eating snacks and watching a variety show in the living room, discovered that her best friend had a habit she didn't know about before.

"Did she used to rinse her mouth before meals? That's impressive how much she values personal hygiene."

Hiratsuka Shizuka watched Matsukaze Mayu and said with some admiration.

As Matsukaze Mayu emerged, she met Hiratsuka Shizuka's admiring gaze. She immediately blushed and asked guiltily, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing. I never realized you were such a clean person."

"A clean person?"

"Yes, brushing your teeth before meals is a habit that even the cleanest people wouldn't do. I need to learn from you in the future."

"...I am indeed quite clean." Matsukaze Mayu's cheeks flushed red.

She glanced at the carton of milk she had bought the day before yesterday on the living room floor.

I won't drink it today.

Chapter 73 Please entrust Nino to me with peace of mind.

Fushimi Makoto finally left, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

This feeling is indeed quite peculiar.

Of course, it's more exciting.

Since that night, Matsukaze Mayu took her first step, and it seems her courage has grown along with it.

She began to try to take the initiative.

It's also possible that, as a mature woman, she had finally given herself away and was at the stage where she was most infatuated with that feeling.

Her possessiveness in the kitchen had led her to do something she would never normally dare to do.

What's exciting is that Hiratsuka Shizuka is right outside.

The living room and kitchen are only a short distance apart; the only barrier is that door.

Even now, when Fushimi Makoto recalls what he just witnessed, his blood still rushes to his head.

After all, it's really hard to resist a beautiful woman with top-notch looks and figure squatting in front of you, looking delicate and weak, but behaving incredibly boldly.

What's most unforgettable is that Matsukaze Mayu accompanied him downstairs, she shyly whispered, "It's a little strange, but because it's Makoto's, I don't dislike it."

Listen to what they're saying!

Fushimi Makoto wanted to kick Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was waiting for her meal, out of the room, then close and lock the door.

"We can't think about these things anymore; it's time to get down to business."

After meeting up with the Nakano Quintuplets, Fushimi Makoto and the group headed to the upscale hotel that Nakano Maruo had booked.

They met the handsome middle-aged man at the restaurant entrance.

Yes, Fushimi Makoto thought Nakano Maruo was quite handsome, but the other man always wore a suit and liked to have a stern face, giving off an aura of unapproachability that made it difficult for people to feel close to him.

Although Nakano Maruo's hair was meticulously styled and his clothes were neat and tidy, no one dared to approach him simply because of the overwhelming aura he exuded.

Before Fushimi Makoto greeted the other person, he noticed that two young women had been sizing Nakano Maruo, but were ultimately intimidated by his imposing presence.

This man wasn't just like that with strangers; he was just as strict with his daughter.

The Nakano Quintuplets called out to their father one after another. When it was Fushimi Makoto's turn, Nakano Maruo spoke first, "Fushimi-kun, let's go in and sit down."

Instead of giving them a chance to greet me, they unusually suggested that I go in first.

Fushimi Makoto nodded, guessing that the other person probably wanted to talk to him alone.

The group arrived at the private room, and just as Fushimi Makoto had expected, Nakano Maruo had booked a large private room but also booked a small one next door.

"Ichika, you guys go order first," Nakano Maruo said, pointing to the large private room.

None of the five sisters responded; instead, they looked at Fushimi Makoto and his companion with a variety of emotions.

Nakano Maruo suddenly found it difficult to remain calm.

Even if the five sisters don't say anything, their eyes alone are enough to prove that they care (are curious).

This concern, or rather curiosity, caused them to subconsciously ignore their father's words.

"Why don't we let Nino and the others go in and sit down first? I'm not picky about food anyway."

With a cheerful smile, Nakano Ichika strode lightly and nimbly towards Fushimi Makoto and the other man.

"Why me? You're the eldest daughter, you should be the one to do this," Nino protested.

"I think Nino is right!" Yotsuba smiled and followed suit.

Miku remained silent, her beautiful eyes secretly glancing at Fushimi Makoto.

Ichika's words just now had once again piqued her curiosity.

To what extent had their relationship progressed?

Ichika disobeyed her father's instructions and tried to interrupt their conversation.

Nakano Maruo felt a little embarrassed watching his daughters bicker on the spot.

What made it even more embarrassing for him was that Fushimi Makoto, the culprit, was watching with great interest right next to him.

What are you looking at?

Don't you know why my daughter has become like this?

Nakano Maruo was about to speak, Itsuki stepped forward. "Everyone, please stop arguing. Father clearly wants to discuss serious matters with Fushimi. Let's go order some food first."

Ichika teased, "Are you craving something sweet again, Itsuki?"

Nino suddenly switched sides, echoing, "That's just how the Meat Bun Monster is; she reveals her true nature as soon as she hears about delicious food."

"Itsuki really is a glutton," Yotsuba chimed in again.

Itsuki direct red temperatures.

Finally, Fushimi Makoto said, "Alright, I know you're Ichika about what Mr. Nakano and I talked about. Although I don't know it yet, I can tell you what I plan to talk to him about."

One question instantly caught the five sisters' attention, "What do you want to talk to Father about?"

Fushimi Makoto smiled slightly, "Study."

He then extended his finger, starting with Ichika and slowly moving towards her, finally stopping at Itsuki: "I'd like to discuss the academic performance of the five of you with Mr. Nakano."

The five sisters each had a different expression.

Fushimi Makoto maintained his smile, "Are you still curious now? Or rather, would you like to hear my tutoring plan to improve your grades?"

"No, no, Nino, let's go!"

Nakano Ichika reacted the most strongly, immediately grabbing Nino and heading towards the private room.

She had been thoroughly "humiliated" by Yukino earlier; her mind was completely occupied with all sorts of questions, and her CPU was about to explode.

Having finally escaped that exhausted state, she didn't want to experience it again.

Miku and Yotsuba soon followed.

Only Itsuki glanced at Fushimi Makoto with considerable interest.

She is genuinely willing to receive tutoring.

After the five sisters left, Fushimi Makoto turned to Nakano Maruo, "Let's go in too."

He pretended not to notice the other person's embarrassment.

After all, as a father, the fact that his daughters didn't follow his instructions meant that his words were less effective than those of a boy.

Nakano Maruo was very angry.

However, he didn't show it immediately.

In his eyes, Fushimi Makoto was just a child.

If he were to turn against someone over this, it would make him seem petty.

After the two sat down in the private room, they could still hear the girls next door laughing and joking.

The soundproofing in this restaurant is obviously quite good; the fact that Fushimi Makoto and the other person can hear it so clearly means they're making a ruckus next door.

His daughters' liveliness made the usually reserved Nakano Maruo feel embarrassed. He cleared his throat and started a conversation. "Do you know why I kept you behind alone?"

"Is it because you're interested in the tutoring plan I just mentioned?" Fushimi Makoto asked leisurely as he brewed tea.

Nakano Maruo said calmly, "I am indeed interested, but that's not what I want to talk to you about."

Fushimi Makoto feigned realization. "That's true, such a simple matter really isn't worth you bringing it up separately."

"Simple?" Nakano Maruo frowned.

Fushimi Makoto countered, "Isn't it simple?"

Nakano Maruo said in a deep voice, "Do you know their test scores from last time?"

"I know, I asked Ichika, and I also inquired about the other four people's scores."

"Then why did you say it was simple?"

"Because this kind of thing isn't difficult at all."

Fushimi Makoto Nakano Maruo's gaze, Fushimi Makoto slowly said, "Currently, apart from Miku and Yotsuba, I've become friends with three other people, and they're willing to trust me."

Nakano Maruo understood. "Because they're friends, you think they'd most likely not refuse if you offered to tutor them?"

"No, they will definitely refuse."

"Um?"

Nakano Maruo paused for a moment.

Fushimi Makoto laughed and said, "It's precisely because they're friends that they can refuse more readily, and even resort to cheating, especially Ichika, who really enjoys doing that."

Nakano Maruo silent.

To be honest, he didn't really like Fushimi Makoto's attitude.

The other party's attitude was practically a blatant declaration: I know them better than you do.

Nakano Maruo controlled his expression, accepted the tea from Fushimi Makoto, thanked him first, and then asked indifferently, "So you want to become their tutor?"

"I never thought that way. Being a tutor is a very troublesome job, and they would feel uncomfortable if my role changed."

"So what you mean is?"

"I will help them improve their grades as a friend, but before that, I need your cooperation."

Fushimi Makoto spoke, he met Nakano Maruo's gaze directly. "I will help you improve the relationship between father and daughter. Only in this way, when they have something they must devote their energy to, will I have a better chance to dispel their resistance to studying and thus help them improve their grades."

Nakano Maruo was stunned on the spot.

Distracted?

No, that's just an excuse.

This child is clearly helping me.

But Nakano Maruo wavered.

Whether it's the five sisters' studies or improving the relationship between father and daughters, these are precisely the things he cares about most right now.

Fushimi Makoto deliberately used the excuse of "I need your cooperation" to precisely target his weakness.

Instead of directly offering to help, the other party used cooperation as an excuse, giving Nakano Maruo a way out.

He wouldn't feel embarrassed even if he didn't come down the steps.

"I suddenly understand why the Yukinoshita Couple speaks so highly of you," Nakano Maruo suddenly said.

This time, his tone was much gentler.

Fushimi Makoto shook his head and said, "We won't talk about Yukinoshita today."

"Why?"

"Because I guess you probably don't really enjoy this kind of social interaction, even if you had a good chat with Aunt Yukinoshita that day."

Nakano Maruo paused, his surprise no longer concealed. "Are you really just a high school student?"