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The next day I was to give another tutor at the library. I offered to tutor only on Saturdays at first, since Ari san would have been choked up if she had to do it two days in a row. But,
“No, no, no, no ! I’m going to do it on Sunday too ! I’m going to have Kingo watch me study !”
She insisted.
I was trying to accommodate Ari san’s pace, but I didn’t want to pour cold water on her.
Hats off to Ari san’s ambition.
However, there was a problem.
I couldn’t get a seat in the library.
This was a miscalculation on my part, but when I thought about it, it was quite natural. It was inevitable that the library would be overflowing with students preparing for their entrance examinations. In addition, it is also the time of mid-term examinations, so students other than those taking the examinations are also gathering.
I was forced to change the location of my lesson.
As a side note, there is a sign at the entrance of the library that says, [The library is not a dating spot. Please do not flirt.]
It’s so outrageous that someone would flirt in the library. There are people who want to study like Ari san……
Quiet talk.
We ended up having an open-air class on an outdoor bench that day. We sat next to each other, reading reference books and lectured on tips for solving problems.
But in this way, she couldn’t solve the problems because there was no desk.
I had to find a solution as soon as possible.
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“Well. I wonder how I’m going to find a place to study……”
Sitting on a bench at the university, I looked up at the sky and worried.
In my hand is the red book of Hokusei University. The reason for this is to review the information for teaching Ari san. But I can’t get the contents of the book into my head.
“Hey, Kingo. What are you reading?”
Before I knew it, Ryoko was standing right in front of me. I was so surprised that I closed the book as soon as I could. But it turned out to be a result of Ryoko’s interest.
“Is that a red book? Are you going to start a part-time job as a tutor?”
Why else would a college student read material intended for high school students? She was right on target.
“I mean….I’ve already started……”
“Hmm? Have you?”
Her long, intelligent eyes widened as cutely as acorns.
Come to think of it, I haven’t consulted or reported anything to Ryoko.
Whether it was starting my current part-time job or making my debut as Lyconess, I would tell Ryoko one thing. But this time it was so sudden that I had completely forgotten about it.
So it was understandable that she was surprised.
“I’ve actually started tutoring Ari san.”
“Hmm, I see, good luck with that.”
“………………”
“……………………Huh !?”
The strange silence that drifted for a moment. Then, after taking a breath, Ryoko was taken aback.
“Wait a minute !? A tutor !? Ari chan !? Why !?”
Ryoko’s eyes widened.
“I was actually showing Ari san around the campus on the day of the tea party, listening to Ari san’s worries about her entrance examinations. She was wondering whether she should apply to Hokusei University or Shiritsu University.
“So?”
“I encouraged her by saying, [If you’re not sure, try harder] and she decided to apply to Hokusei University for the time being.”
“Is it really safe for you to so easily interfere in such an important decision?”
Ryoko scolded me, half astonished.
She was right. The university entrance exam will affect the rest of your life, and it is you and your family who will bear the burden. It is not something that should be easily handled by others.
Even though I knew that, I couldn’t help myself.
“Of course, I am responsible for my own actions in encouraging her to take the exam. So I decided not only to support her but also to cooperate with her as a tutor.”
“So you’re pulling out the red book and reviewing?”
“Yes, and I’m going to teach her well.”
“You’re a real softy, aren’t you?”
“You always say that.”
The clichéd line was so funny that I couldn’t help but let out a smile.
“I’m having a hard time finding a place to study. On Saturday, I tutored in the library, but on Sunday, the seats were full, so I ended up in a blue sky classroom.”
“Even though you’re a private tutor, You’re not doing it at your house?”
“Yeah. The library is easier to concentrate on and I was embarrassed to invite her over to my house. There’s a risk that we won’t be able to secure seats for the library, so we’re thinking of finding another location. As expected, my room is…you know? “
I took a quick look at Ryoko. Then she grinned and looked at me with a smile on her face. [Don’t invite a girl alone to your room.] She said.
I know that much. I had warned her the morning after our first meeting. I wouldn’t pretend to be sincere.
“Do you know any good places?”
“I don’t know. Coworking spaces cost a lot of money…… I can’t help it, I’ll take this place–“
Ryoko was thinking about it together with me, and that’s when.
“Kobayakawa kun !”
A voice called me from the side. It was the voice of Misumi Senpai, who was cool but somewhat more restless than usual.
She ran up to me in an uncharacteristic sprint. After that, she gave Ryoko a slight nod and quickly began the conversation.
“Kobayakawa kun, may I have a word with you now?”
“Eh, with me? I don’t mind, but what can I do for you?”
I was surprised that she wanted to talk to me since we had no contact outside of the seminar.
“Yes, I’, worried about Ari chan.”
[ [Eh?] ]
Ryoko and I were surprised at the same time.
“Do you know what happened to Ari chan’s school of choice after that? I’m worried because I set things on fire like that.”
“I see. Ari san was thinking about it, but she decided on Hokusei University as the school of her choice. Application depends on the results of the common exam.”
“Is that…..so?
“That’s why I’ve been tutoring her since last week.”
“……Excuse me?”
Misumi senpai’s voice was blunt.
“I don’t get it, this guy’s ideas.”
Ryoko’s smile is mischievous. Well, I think it’s a bold idea, volunteering to tutor students for entrance examinations.
I told her in a straightforward manner how I had asked to be a tutor and what I was worried about now.
Senpai was surprised, but nodded earnestly and listened to me.
Eventually,
“Kobayakawa kun, that’s great !”
She praised me with a twinkle in her eye.
“As a senior, you not only give advice and encouragement, but you even cooperate ! I underestimated you.”
“Ahaha, I’m flattered But I lost my study place early on and I have a lot of trouble ahead of me. I can’t bring a girl into my room.”
“Then let me help you !”
“Senpai?”
Misumi senpai’s unusually ambitious tone made me feel uneasy.
“Please let me tutor her too !”
That was her offer. I was stunned and speechless.
“I am also a Hokusei student, and I have studied harder for the exam than anyone else. I thought I could be of some help. Besides, if I sit with her, you won’t be alone with a girl, right?”
“I’m sure. It’s a boat to cross, but is that okay with you, Senpai? You must be busy with tests and seminars…..”
“It will be difficult to cooperate at the end of the term. But the same should be true for Kobayakawa kun. Let’s do our best together.”
“I’m kind of sorry. Even though it was my idea…..”
“I’m the one who kindled the fire. Besides, I can cooperate with Kobayakawa kun as well, you know?”
“Me?”
“Yes. I will provide Kobayakawa kun with past papers for the final exam. If we can float some time to prepare for the test with that, we can cooperate with Ari san, can’t we?”
Certainly ! I can get credits easily and Ari san can get a lot of guidance. Everyone is happy.
If you’re willing to go that far, there’s no reason to say no.
However, there is one concern. It is a rumor that Misumi senpai hates men. I wonder if she would be willing to come to my room.
“Then, Misumi senpai, may I ask you to come to my room on weekends?”
“Of course. Please give me your address and contact information.”
She readily agreed. Well, since Ari san is also there, Senpai can avoid being alone with a man. I guess I’m overthinking it.
“I’m looking forward to working with you on Saturday.”
“It’s my pleasure.”
After exchanging promises, we were about to part ways. But,
“Wait a minute ! Why are you trying to end it with just the two of you !?”
Ryoko asked.
“What’s wrong Ryoko? Still worried about something?
“Not that !? Why aren’t you talking to me !?”
‘What do you mean……. It was me and Senpai who fired up Ari san, so it’s none of Ryoko’s business, right?”
“It is ! I’m friends with Ari chan too !”
Ryoko bites down forcefully. Could this be…..
“I’ll tutor her too !”
Oh, I knew it ! Ryoko is very thoughtful.
But she is indeed too attentive.
“I’m glad, but I can’t bother you. I’m the one who initiated it.”
“I’m responsible for it. But I can’t bring Kanda san into it.”
Senpai and I refrain from doing so.
Ryoko is an outsider in this matter. I don’t like the idea of making her bear the burden, even though she is friends with Ari san.
“No, it’s sad that I’m the only one who doesn’t do anything in this situation ! It’s like I’m heartless !”
Haha, Ryoko, you’ve been lonely, haven’t you?
I can see you’re lonely, but I don’t think you’re heartless, okay?
“Besides, I heard that Ari san’s department of choice is sociology. That means there will be a math exam in the second round, right?”
“That’s true. I was actually wondering what to do about that as well.”
As Ryoko said, the second exam for the sociology department that Ari san wants to apply to will include a math question. Misumi senpai and I are in the literature department, so I didn’t take the second round of math. The common exam was just a review, but the second exam was a relearning from the beginning.
“Right? Then it’s my turn as an economics student. The sociology and economics departments are separated, but they have the same set of questions, so I’m more suited for tutoring. Do you still not need me for this?”
“You’re right. The one that Ari san needs is Ryoko rather than us. I’m going to ask you again then. Ryoko, lend me your strength!!”
“Kanda san, I ask you as well. Please help Ari san take the examination.”
Me and Senpai calmly assessed the situation and bowed to the most suitable person.
“Hey, don’t be so formal in asking me for help ! I’m the one who offered to cooperate !”
Ryoko’s smiling face turned into a flustered look as she was condescendingly asked to help.
Ryoko is a realist in some ways, but she is a good person. She was probably sincere in her desire to be of help to Ari san.
Thus, the problem of securing a place to study was easily solved. Moreover, she had two encouraging teachers. I’m sure Ari san will be very happy.
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Then Saturday came. Ari san visited my room.
“Excuse me for disturbing you.”
She opened the door and peeked her face in. Then her eyes widened with happiness when she saw the room.
“Welcome, Ari san.”
“Ari chan, it’s been a long time !”
“Hello, Ari chan.”
Me, Ryoko, and Senpai, who had arrived earlier, each welcomed her.
“Wow ! Ryoko san and SHino san are really tutoring me too !”
“Of course. I’m the one who pushed you to do it, so please let me help you.”
“I’ll cooperate with you too. I’m going to be very aggressive, so be prepared !”
“Ehehe, thank you both ! I’ll do my best !”
Ari san was overjoyed and hugged them both collectively.
The sound of the girls’ lively voices echoing in my room.
Just the other day, I was kicked out of the band I had devoted myself to and even my girlfriend was taken from me.
Since then, three girls have gathered in my room after all the twists and turns.
I never expected such a connection to be made.
Even after Ari san’s entrance exam, I’m sure that this bond will not be dissolved.
I had this premonition and vowed to cherish the relationship I had with these girls.
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