"A tutor, huh?"
Haruto pondered for a moment but didn't immediately agree.
Although the quintuplets' situation might elicit sympathy, with them even facing the possibility of failing to graduate, his goal was to enjoy a rare peaceful life, and becoming a tutor for the Nakano family clearly didn't align with that objective.
He had once considered becoming a tutor for the Nakano family, thinking he could use the opportunity to get closer to the Nakano quintuplets.
But after a few days, aside from the issue with Yotsuba summoning the Void Demon, there weren't any problems with the other girls.
Haruto still hadn't figured out why that was the case.
Now, only Ichika and Nino's issues remained unresolved.
First, there was little chance for contact, and second, there was still observation to be done.
So, the question was: could becoming the Nakano family's tutor bring them closer naturally, while also making it easier to observe them, and providing a reassuring signal to his mother at home?
Should he agree?
Haruto thought carefully and realized that the benefits of becoming the Nakano family's tutor far outweighed the drawbacks.
Haruto looked at Itsuki.
Even though she seemed focused on packing her things, she would glance over at him now and then, her eyes filled with both hope and anxiety.
Itsuki wasn't a stranger.
Initially, Haruto had gotten close to her because of eating Itsuki's meat buns and the dark, unpleasant aura around her, and he had helped her with her studies.
After spending a few days together, Itsuki often shared snacks with him and even bought him drinks.
The way she worked so hard and was so happy and content after eating snacks had long been etched in his heart... A hard-working fool really couldn't be hated at all.
So now, the two of them were fully considered friends.
There was also Yotsuba and Miku.
There was no doubt about it, right?
Haruto didn't think about it for too long, only two or three seconds.
He nodded and said, "Tutoring? I'll do it."
"Really?"
Due to her surprise, Itsuki's voice got louder. Sora, who had been sleeping soundly, lifted her head in confusion and said, "So noisy..."
"I-I'm sorry."
Itsuki quickly covered her mouth, then stood up and grabbed her school bag, her ahoge swaying happily from side to side.
"Kuromori-kun, let's start tutoring tomorrow. I'll go back and tell them the news first, and also let my father know. I'll explain everything."
Haruto nodded. "Yes, I understand."
"Kuromori-kun, and Sora-san, goodbye."
After saying goodbye to Haruto and the confused Sora, Itsuki left happily.
Haruto packed his things, looked at Sora, who was rubbing her eyes, and said, "How was your sleep?"
"Uncomfortable."
"If you find it uncomfortable, don't sleep in the library."
"I won't."
Sora said irritably, "What did you just agree to?"
"Tutoring."
Haruto stood up and said, "Let's go, I'll walk you to the train station."
Sora frowned slightly and followed him out of the library.
Seeing him looking up at the sky, she also looked up. "Haruto always looks at the sky alone, it's weird."
"Don't you think the blue sky is beautiful?"
"I guess not."
Sora tugged on his clothes and said, "I'm hungry, let's eat first."
Haruto lifted his eyes and said, "Do you want to come and sit at my place again?"
Sora hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No, you'll be misunderstood."
She urged, "Hurry up, I want to eat red bean daifuku and takoyaki."
'If you know I'll be misunderstood, just keep your distance from me!'
After eating something, Haruto took Sora to the station and then headed back.
When passing a convenience store near his apartment, Haruto stopped and entered when he saw Mafuyu walking into the store.
In the convenience store, Mafuyu stood beside a row of shelves, looking at the various cup noodles in front of her with a bit of confusion.
Haruto walked over and said, "Why don't you choose this one? Although it's not very good, the tonkotsu soup is quite tasty."
"Alright, I'll pick this one..."
Mafuyu reacted, her face suddenly turning red. She turned around and walked away with a straight face.
Seeing Haruto following her, Mafuyu stopped and glared at him in embarrassment, "Don't follow me."
"I'm not."
Haruto denied it, "I just want to buy some ingredients to make dinner tonight."
"By the way, sensei, what do you want to eat tonight?"
"Not eating."
'You actually dare to ask me what I want to eat?'
'Insult!'
Mafuyu's eyes were filled with embarrassment.
She said coldly, "Hurry and leave!"
❀❀❀
Tuesday.
Haruto got up and opened the curtains. Outside the window was still gray, and it started raining again.
After breakfast, he left his apartment and headed to Sobu High School.
The apartment he lived in wasn't a high-end one, but rather an ordinary apartment. It was relatively close to Sobu High School and could be reached on foot in about ten minutes.
After passing three intersections, following the river path, and crossing a small bridge, after walking for a few more minutes, he would arrive at the school road. Both sides of the road were lined with cherry blossom trees full of cherry blossoms. When the wind blew, the cherry blossoms would fall, and the scenery was very beautiful.
Walking near the bridge, as expected, Haruto saw another girl with twin tails in a Sobu High School uniform. She had a slender figure, skin white as snow, and a cute appearance.
Sora was holding a transparent umbrella and standing in the drizzle.
"So slow."
Sora complained as soon as she opened her mouth, then followed Haruto and gently tugged on his clothes. "I haven't had breakfast, so I went to the convenience store first."
There are no special breakfast shops in Japan because many women become full-time housewives after marriage, so they prepare breakfast every morning and even lunch boxes.
If want breakfast, people usually have to go to a convenience store to buy bread and milk. At the same time, convenience stores also provide breakfast items like sandwiches, rice balls, and meat buns.
Of course, besides convenience stores, there are actually some places that provide breakfast, like coffee shops that also offer sandwiches, noodle stands at stations, and some restaurant chains.
"Sora, you bought too many snacks."
"Not that many."
Sora said indifferently, "Don't worry, I'm the type of person who won't gain weight no matter what I eat."
After saying that, she opened her arms, looked at him, and calmly said, "If Haruto doesn't believe me, you can touch my waist. No fat at all..."
"Don't touch!"
Haruto had a poker face, but inside he was completely calm.
Little sisters are cute?
No, they aren't. They're only sweet on the outside. In reality, they're sensitive and fragile inside.
In short, they're nothing but trouble!
Anyone envious of others having a beautiful younger sister must be someone who doesn't have one!