aircannonsinc Chapter 20 The Angels Are Angry
Chapter 20 The Angels Are Angry
Natsumi will definitely dedicate himself to tutoring Isshiki Iroha.
Before, when he didn't know she was the student he was tutoring, Xia Sheng was only after the tutoring fee. But now, he wants her to truly become his junior.
However, it was still surprising that Isshiki Iroha did not oppose him.
He used to read a lot of comics and novels where the male protagonist tutors the female protagonist, and because they are the same age and of the opposite sex, they face various difficulties in the early stages.
Sure enough, these kinds of plots are all about conflicts in the relationships between characters, and they are far removed from reality.
It seems the Isshiki family has already discussed it as a family, and Isshiki Iroha does indeed want to attend Kyoshu Bunbu High School.
The next question is about Xia Sheng.
Xia Sheng wasn't too worried. He asked Isshiki Iroha to bring over her recent test papers and all her middle school textbooks.
The exam paper directly shows Isshiki Iroha's strengths and weaknesses, while the middle school textbooks are for his own benefit.
He definitely can't teach Isshiki Iroha without reviewing the middle school curriculum.
Fortunately, his mind is still sharp, and the knowledge in junior high school is relatively simple, so we can first supplement his knowledge in areas where Isshiki Iroha is weak.
Iroha Isshiki wasn't shy at all; she took her exam paper and let Natsumi look at it.
Then she went upstairs to find her textbooks.
Most of her junior high school textbooks had been put away; she needed to search for them.
Iroha Isshiki didn't mind the trouble; she really wanted to attend Kyoto Shu Bunbu High School, even though it was a bit late, she still wanted to try her best.
Xia Sheng asked her to look through her old textbooks, which, in her opinion, meant he genuinely wanted to tutor and help her.
Coupled with his perfect score on the entrance exam, she was very confident.
While Iroha Isshiki went upstairs to find a book, Natsuo checked her test paper and was surprised to find that her grades were quite good.
He's just a bit unbalanced in his studies.
Naturally, he excels in humanities but struggles with science.
For humanities subjects, there's no other way but to memorize everything. Once you've memorized it all, you won't have to worry about not being able to answer the questions.
For science subjects, it depends on your brain's ability to adapt and apply knowledge.
Isshiki Iroha is definitely not mentally challenged, so she just needs to master the formula.
Xia Sheng focused on the science exam paper. He had almost forgotten the questions and knowledge points, but he remembered them as soon as he looked at them.
They are indeed very simple.
He can now tutor Isshiki Iroha with peace of mind.
But just in case, he still wanted to borrow Isshiki Iroha's book to review it.
He had originally been considering borrowing middle school books from someone to fill in the gaps in his image as a top student, but now it's perfect, he doesn't need to bother anyone.
It was half an hour later when Isshiki Iroha found all the textbooks for the first and second years of junior high school.
She was still in the third year of junior high school. The little girl came down carrying a huge pile of books, swaying back and forth, which was quite frightening to look at.
"Senior, we found them, they're all here."
"Isn't it dangerous for you to carry so many books at once?"
"It's nothing, a small problem!" Isshiki Iroha waved her hand dismissively, her smile sweet.
"Alright, put these textbooks aside for now. Let me teach you the key points and problem-solving strategies for these wrong answers first. I'll formally tutor you in science subjects tomorrow." Xia Sheng nodded and began to speak businesslike.
"no problem!"
Isshiki Iroha studied very diligently, and Natsumi taught very diligently as well.
After all, he's not a real high school student, so his teaching ability is definitely not a problem.
The two of them, one teaching and the other learning, were immersed in the ocean of knowledge and the joy of solving problems, and time flew by.
Before we knew it, it was dark.
Having just finished guiding him through the last problem, Xia Sheng noticed it was getting late and prepared to leave.
However, he didn't leave; Mrs. Isshiki kept him for dinner.
Iroha Isshiki's father had to work late, so they always ate first.
Unable to refuse their hospitality, Xia Sheng ultimately did not turn down the invitation and shared a warm dinner with them.
Mrs. Isshiki's cooking skills are very good, and Natsuo ate to his heart's content, but he felt as if he had forgotten something.
I can't remember right now.
After finishing his dinner, Natsumi decided to take his leave, taking Iroha Isshiki's textbook with him.
Isshiki Iroha wanted to help him move the books, but his house wasn't close, and he'd have to take her back later, which would be a waste of time.
After leaving Isshiki Iroha's house, Natsuo leisurely returned to his apartment under the streetlights, carrying a large stack of books.
After taking the elevator upstairs, Xia Sheng stepped out and passed by his neighbor's door. Seeing the nameplate with Shiina's name on it, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Xia Sheng remembered what he had forgotten, and cold sweat immediately poured down his forehead.
Oh no, he stood me up!
Yesterday he made a promise with Shiina Mahiru that he would eat the dinner she cooked today as a return gift for helping her carry her things.
He had completely forgotten about it.
It's impossible for someone not to be angry when they're stood up, even if they're not that close to each other.
The best course of action now is to apologize directly.
Natsumi put down his textbook and rang the doorbell of Shiina Mahiru's house for the first time.
Soon, the door was opened, and a flaxen-colored figure was revealed first.
"Who is it... what can I do for you?"
Shiina Mahiru's expression turned cold the moment she saw Natsumi.
She got angry as expected.
"I'm sorry!" Xia Sheng clasped his hands together without hesitation and bowed his head in apology.
"You..." Shiina Mahiru was shocked by his behavior.
"Shiina-kun, please don't be angry. I can explain."
"......you say."
"I went to tutor someone this afternoon, and they invited me to stay for lunch, which I couldn't refuse."
"Tutoring?" Shiina Mahiru noticed the junior high school textbooks at Natsuo's feet, and her expression softened considerably.
"Yes, you should know Hiratsuka-sensei, right? She found me this part-time job, and I can't let her kindness go to waste."
"I remember... didn't you just transfer here? Why are you tutoring students?" Shiina Mahiru asked, puzzled.
"This..." Xia Sheng hesitated for a moment.
"Is it inconvenient to say?"
"It's not that I can't talk about it. Well, actually I live alone now, and my parents have passed away, so I have to think about money," Xia Sheng replied truthfully.
"You... I'm sorry." Shiina Mahiru apologized immediately.
"It's okay, I'm used to being alone." Xia Sheng waved his hand and replied nonchalantly.
"How could one person possibly get used to it..." Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but whisper as she saw Natsuo's calm expression.
"But how can you manage if you're not used to it? You have to keep moving forward."
"Keep moving forward..."
"Anyway, I didn't mean it, and I hope Shiina-kun can forgive me!" Natsuo apologized again.
"I don't blame you. On the contrary, you did nothing wrong. My return gift was just a small matter." Shiina Mahiru shook her head and forgave him.
After hearing his honesty and learning about his family situation, it's hard to stay angry anymore.
No, I'm really looking forward to it.
"Expecting?" Shiina Mahiru looked at Natsuo and paused for a moment.
"Ahem, is your return gift still effective?" Xia Sheng didn't explain, but coughed twice and asked instead.
"Well, I don't care."
"That's great! I thought it was over." Xia Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and laughed.
He was really looking forward to Shiina Mahiru's cooking yesterday.
"It's just a meal, is it really that important?" Shiina Mahiru looked at him, puzzled.
He was still wearing his uniform and carrying his backpack, which means he came back and went straight to apologize to her.
"After all, it's been a long time since I've eaten a meal cooked by someone else."
"So that's how it is..."