Even with chuunibyou, let's learn together!

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Ogata Rizu nodded, and then, to Hayakawa's astonishment, took his hand.

"..."

"Let's go!"

Riju Ogata looked up at Hayakawa and smiled, then naturally pulled him along the corridor toward the door.

"Uh…"

Hayakawa momentarily lost her composure and was pulled downstairs by her. As they went downstairs, she heard a commotion behind her and turned around to see Ogata's father with his hands on his head, his mouth agape, letting out a silent scream. His face was filled with despair, unable to accept the cruel reality.

NO!!!!

Hayakawa heard the painful roar. At that moment, he felt as if he were seeing a painting in reality, a painting by a world-renowned master.

The Scream

……

Dragged downstairs by Ogata Riju, they soon arrived at the shop on the first floor. There were only a few customers scattered around, eating udon noodles and clinking glasses. A few customers looked at each other in surprise when they saw Ogata Riju, dressed in an udon shop uniform, leading a boy of similar age downstairs.

"Little Rizu, when did you get a boyfriend?"

A middle-aged man, who looked to be about the same age as Ogata's father, jokingly greeted Ogata: "By the way, didn't your dad break this kid's legs after he found out about this?"

"Humph"

Ogata Riju gave a soft snort and did not reply. These were all regular customers of the store, and they had become familiar with each other after coming so often. However, she did not want to respond to such jokes in public.

However, her silence at this point basically meant that she had admitted to having a boyfriend, which surprised several regular customers even more. They all knew how much of a doting father Ogata was to the shop owner. Although he had jokingly referred to her as a "boyfriend" before, they had all assumed he was a relative or something similar. They never expected that he was the real one.

This is truly incredible.

Hayakawa was led out of the store, leaving behind the warm atmosphere of the Ascendants and being enveloped by the night of Ichinose City and the quiet chill of deep winter.

Looking into the distance, the undulating scenery at the intersection of the city skyline illuminated the entire field of vision. Under the neon lights, the whole world was clearly visible, and the faint blush on the girl's face was clearly reflected in Hayakawa's eyes.

“Ogata…”

Hayakawa was taken aback and said softly, accompanied by a wisp of white mist that revealed the chill in the air.

In this kind of weather, it seems that no matter what topic is being discussed, it will inexplicably become serious, as if a formal conversation is taking place.

"I'm sorry, I just wanted to annoy my dad."

Rizu Ogata lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly, and said with a hint of resentment.

"Why is it like this? Look at how your uncle is."

Hayakawa looked at Ogata with some helplessness, never expecting that this seemingly harmless girl would do something so cunning.

"It's because he always calls you that."

Ogata Rizu whispered something that was hard to hear, then came up behind Hayakawa and pushed him to leave: "You should go now, and remember to send me a message to let me know you're safe when you get home."

"I know, I know."

Hayakawa nodded perfunctorily and prepared to leave.

"And... remember to come over and hang out sometime."

Rizu Ogata said, "Our house is nearby... we can come over soon."

I always think of you…

Ogata Riju's voice came from behind, very close.

Hayakawa paused for a moment, then replied, "Understood."

Ogata Riju's face lit up slightly, and just as she was about to say something, a commotion arose behind her.

"Boss Ogata, I heard you have a son-in-law. He looks quite good, handsome and well-matched."

"roll!"

Soon, the sound of breaking down came, and you could tell it was a desperate forty-year-old man. Immediately, the room was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

"Haha."

Ogata Rizu and Hayakawa exchanged a smile, then Ogata waved to Hayakawa, who understood and quickly left, otherwise she would probably be caught immediately.

Obviously, no one would dare to offend Ogata's father at this time, so the man quickly came out with a rolling pin, stood at the door looking around like a wild beast patrolling its territory looking for intruders.

"Where is that kid? Where is that kid... Ah, Rizu."

"Let's go back to 830 Qi Ou 8, Hayakawa has already left."

"Oh...but Rizu, Dad...Dad's asking you, are you really dating him?"

"Yes."

"Do not!!!!"

Hearing the desperate howls echoing through the night behind him, Hayakawa couldn't help but chuckle, then quickened his pace.

Silent all night.

……

The holiday season has just begun, and winter has reached its coldest point. Everything is telling people that the year is about to come to an end and the new year is just around the corner.

However, all of this was meaningless to Hayakawa, since there was no concept of time in studying; for him, studying every day as always was enough.

That's how it was.

but now…

Hayakawa stared at the flyer in his hand, his brow furrowed and his expression grave; the edges of the cardboard were wrinkled from being squeezed.

He had been sitting like that for more than ten minutes.

"Ugh…"

After an unknown amount of time, Hayakawa sighed and threw the flyer onto the table.

This is the flyer for the tutoring class he enrolled in, and it's also the tutoring class he attended during this holiday.

According to the original plan, he should have gone there in a few days with the money to enroll in the class and then started attending classes directly. This tutoring class was at the college entrance examination level, and the level of intensity was just right for him.

However, the plan has now changed.

Ayame Omi's earlier words to Hayakawa made him think, and he began to hesitate about whether he should use the entire holiday to attend tutoring classes. After all, if the tutoring classes lasted for the whole holiday, he would definitely have less free time and less time to spend with Ayame Omi.

Wouldn't that make me look pathetic...?

Hayakawa's mind wanders to the image of Ayame Ominami, who is earnestly advising him to enjoy his youth, and Rizu Ogata, who longs for the days when they played board games together. He is filled with anguish.

Hayakawa used to never have a headache over this kind of thing and would definitely go to class without hesitation, but now he is hesitant, which is completely different from the past.

Indeed, women are always obstacles to my progress.

"Ugh…"

Hayakawa sighed again, clutching the flyer in his hand and crumpling it into a ball once more.

In fact, he was already inclined not to go to tutoring classes, since besides the full-day tutoring that he had to attend every day, he could also participate in a type of tutoring that he could attend anytime.

Another reason is that I've already achieved a perfect score in math, even though it's only my first time. Undoubtedly, I've reached a whole new level. Tutoring classes probably can't help me anymore.

As Rizu Ogata had said, you can ask him if you don't understand something. This undoubtedly means that the two of you can now discuss math problems together, no longer looking down on each other from a superior position, but at a level that is almost eye to eye.

Wasting money on tutoring classes is fine, but wasting time is unacceptable to Hayakawa, which is a major reason why he is so hesitant now.

She's already approaching the level of a science prodigy like Rizu Ogata; would ordinary tutoring classes still be effective? Hayakawa was highly skeptical.

But if I so easily choose not to go to tutoring classes, or choose easier tutoring content, wouldn't that make my heart waver in my pursuit of the Way?

A firm belief in one's principles is undoubtedly the most important thing. So, although Hayakawa really didn't want to take extra classes, he needed a reason, a legitimate reason for not enrolling in the extra classes.

But how can such a reason suddenly appear...?

"..."

Just as Hayakawa was silent and sighing inwardly, there was a knock on the door.

"dong dong dong"

In the morning, I suddenly frowned and looked up towards the entrance.

What happened? I didn't order any takeout.

Could it be Ayame Komi?

Hayakawa looked at Rei with a puzzled expression and opened the door, only to be stunned.

A cute girl with long, flowing blue hair tied back with a headband and fair, radiant skin gave Hayakawa a slightly awkward smile and greeted her with a twitching smile: "Good...good morning, Hayakawa-san."

"boom!"

Hayakawa closed the door, then touched his forehead with some doubt.

This isn't right.

How could it be that Fumino Furuhashi suddenly arrived at her doorstep so early in the morning?

Moreover, it's one thing for Fumino Furuhashi to suddenly appear, but the main point is that Hayakawa actually saw two suitcases filled to the brim next to her legs, just like when she was about to come in during the monthly exam a long time ago.

This is clearly a move-in intention!

Living together? Fumino Furuhashi took the initiative to come and live with him... This was obviously not normal, so Hayakawa quickly closed the door.

It must be that I opened the door incorrectly.

Hayakawa tentatively opened the door, and as expected, the same girl was standing there. This time, she had an angry expression, her pretty face full of grievance and confusion: "Why did you suddenly close the door? Didn't you see it was me?"

Hayakawa stared blankly at the girl in front of him, his heart filled with mixed emotions. After a long while, he slowly said, "In any case, come in first."

"Please come in."

Hayakawa stepped aside.

Fumino Furuhashi paused, then took a deep breath.

"Sorry to bother you!"

……

"Drink tea."

After entering the living room, Hayakawa brewed a steaming cup of tea for Fumino Furuhashi.

"Thank you."

Fumino Furuhashi seemed a little reserved. She first thanked him and then lowered her head to sip her tea. Then she narrowed her eyes and said in a charmingly coquettish tone, "It's so warm... It makes my body, which was chilled outside, feel comfortable again."

"right."

Hayakawa smiled and said, "Green barley tea can effectively relieve allergies and mental illnesses."

Fumino Furuhashi said irritably, "...Watch out or I'll beat you up."

"so what."

Hayakawa sat down across the old bridge, his expression serious as if interrogating someone: "Why did you suddenly come here, and why did you bring... those two things with you?"

As he spoke, Hayakawa glanced at the two suitcases, his meaning quite clear.

"Well…"

Furuhashi paused for a moment, and seeing Hayakawa's serious expression, he had no choice but to tell her everything.

"actually…"

……

There's actually no story behind it.

Ninety-nine percent of the reasons why teenagers run away from home are because they argue with their parents.

Fumino Furuhashi was no exception, but the difference was that the reason she argued with her father was not because of internet addiction or dating, but because of her studies.

Originally, Fumino Furuhashi spent this holiday in the same endless cycle as before, eating snacks and trying to lose weight, followed by her daily study plan and the occasional study session with Ogata Hayakawa.

However, Furuhashi Fumino's father suddenly fell ill and contacted someone he knew from university to assess Furuhashi Fumino. If she passed the assessment, Furuhashi Fumino could go directly to university as a recommended student after graduating from high school without having to take the college entrance examination.

Chapter 558 The Ancient Bridge of Fantasy

Logically speaking, being able to go to university without taking the college entrance exam would undoubtedly be a good thing for Furuhashi. However, Furuhashi Fumino herself knew that with her level, she would definitely not be able to take the exams for science departments. In other words, her father was forcing her to study humanities.