LRAB Chapter 19 Tutor and Color
Chapter 19 Tutor and Color
During the two afternoon classes, Xia Sheng absorbed another wave of knowledge, making him even more confident.
Indeed, learning brings joy; who doesn't want to improve?
The school bell rang, and as soon as the teacher left the classroom, everyone started packing their bags—some went to clubs, some went home, and some went out to play with friends.
Student life is full of freedom.
"Natsuo, are you going straight home?" Miura Yumiko packed her bag and looked at Natsuo, who was waiting for no one.
"Yes," Xia Sheng replied.
"So you're not planning to join any clubs?"
"I just transferred here and don't know what clubs are available yet."
"Yeah... So how's your athletic ability? Are you interested in tennis?"
"tennis?"
"Well... I see you're quite lonely, why don't you join the tennis club? I'm in the tennis club too, so I can look after you." Miura Yumiko twirled her wavy hair with her index finger and said casually, without looking at Natsuo.
"Miura, are you very good at tennis?" Natsumi asked.
"It's alright..."
"Miura is amazing! Natsuo, if you join the tennis club, she can teach you how to play tennis!" Hina Ebina interjected, hugging Yumiko Miura, her tone full of admiration.
"Hime, don't talk nonsense." Miura Yumiko immediately denied it shyly.
"Haha, don't be modest. There aren't many people in the tennis club who can beat you."
"Himena!"
"So, Natsuo, are you interested in having Yumiko teach you to play tennis?" Hina Ebina asked Natsuo in a teasing tone.
"Tennis... I'm quite interested in it. I might take a look if I have the chance, but I probably won't have time recently." Xia Sheng didn't explicitly refuse.
"Why?" Yumiko Miura asked.
"Ms. Hiratsuka has arranged a tutoring job for me. I have to tutor people, and I have an interview today."
"Why did Hiratsuka-sensei... Ah!" Miura Yumiko hadn't finished asking when she remembered Natsuo's family situation.
"Well... good luck, and I wish you success in your interview."
"Okay, thank you for your kind words. I'll be going now." Xia Sheng slung his backpack over his shoulder and walked towards the door first.
"Miura, Yuihama, Ebina, see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
After leaving the classroom and the school, Natsumi headed straight for the address Hiratsuka Shizuka had given him.
Although the address was in the same direction as his home, it was quite far off; it was in a residential area.
If you live in a residential area, your family is probably not very wealthy, but it shouldn't be a problem to hire a tutor for such a short time.
To make a final push, we need to invest some resources.
If that's the case, then Jingxiu Wenwu High School must be a very good high school.
After walking for more than ten minutes, Xia Sheng arrived at the residential area. After wandering around for another two minutes, he arrived at the door of the address.
It is an ordinary two-story building, similar to the surrounding buildings, and it also has a wall.
Xia Sheng thought of Shin-chan's house, which was pretty much the same.
Standing at the door, Xia Sheng glanced at the doorplate, which had the words "Yise" on it.
This family's surname is Isshiki... wait, Isshiki?
Xia Sheng glanced at it again, uncertainly, and it was indeed all the same color.
Could it be...? Xia Sheng couldn't quite believe it.
But he hadn't heard of this surname before, and the coincidence was so striking that it was hard not to suspect that it might be the girl he knew.
Besides, Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama were both there, so it's normal for her to be there too.
There was no point in overthinking here, so Xia Sheng simply rang the doorbell.
A dozen seconds later, the door opened, and a rather beautiful, mature woman walked out.
She had long, brown hair, which was tied up, and she was dressed like a married woman, wearing an apron, presumably preparing dinner.
The woman exuded maturity, but her face was young and beautiful. Xia Sheng saw a familiar face in her.
He only needed one glance to know that this was the home of the girl he knew.
That little devil's house.
"You are... the Natsumi-kun that Hiratsuka-sensei mentioned, right?" Mrs. Isshiki asked with a gentle smile when she saw Natsumi.
"Yes." Xia Sheng nodded.
"Oh my, you've arrived so quickly! Please come in, Iroha is back too."
As expected, it was Isshiki Iroha.
"Excuse me." Natsumi followed Mrs. Isshiki into the house.
At the entrance, Xia Sheng changed into the indoor slippers that Mrs. Isshiki had prepared for him and walked into the living room with her.
"Xia-kun, please have a seat. I'll go and call Iroha down."
"OK."
Xia Sheng sat down on the single sofa in the living room, his gaze following Mrs. Isshiki, waiting for that agile figure to appear.
"Iroha, your tutor is here, come down quickly."
"Mom, wait a minute, right away!"
The voice coming from upstairs was so lively, and Xia Sheng found it very familiar.
Soon, footsteps sounded upstairs, growing closer and closer, and a nimble figure leaped out from the stairwell.
Like an elf, it suddenly burst from the illusion into reality.
The girl had short hair of the same color, a fair and delicate face, and a youthful and innocent appearance. What was most attractive about her were her bright, large eyes.
It's so lively, it seems to be able to speak.
"Huh? You're my tutor? My student?"
The girl walked towards Xia Sheng, skipping and hopping with boundless energy.
"Hello, my name is Xia Sheng, a first-year student at Jingxiu Wenwu High School." Xia Sheng nodded in greeting.
"Xia Sheng? What a strange name." The girl looked Xia Sheng up and down, not shy at all.
"I am of mixed Chinese and Japanese descent, and my surname is Xia."
"I see, no wonder."
The girl nodded knowingly, then introduced herself with a bright smile and a peace sign: "My name is Isshiki Iroha. It's up to you now, senpai."
"Hehe~ Xia Jun, please make yourself at home, don't be shy. I'm going to make dinner now, so I won't bother you any longer."
"Okay, Auntie."
After Mrs. Isshiki went to the kitchen, Natsuo looked at Isshiki Iroha and asked curiously, "Iroha-kun, would you mind if I tutored you?"
"Just call me Isshiki, senpai... Why are you asking me this question?" Isshiki Iroha asked in return.
"After all, I'm only a year ahead of you. Won't you feel uncomfortable or have doubts? We're all students; what if I can't teach you well?"
"Haha~ Senior, you're so strange, you actually asked such a question." Iroha Isshiki laughed.
"After all, this kind of situation is quite common."
"Senior, you've probably been reading too many novels and comics. You were invited by my mom, how could I possibly doubt you?" Isshiki Iroha replied nonchalantly.
"What if that person just brushes off your mother?"
"No, she's a teacher, and Mom knows her too."
"Really? But what if I told you that I actually just transferred to Jingxiu Wenwu High School?" Xia Sheng confessed.
"Just transferred in? That's amazing!" Iroha Isshiki exclaimed excitedly upon hearing this.
"sharp?"
"Yes! Those who can transfer to Kyōshū Bunmoku High School must have passed the entrance exam, and I heard that the entrance exam is very difficult," Isshiki Iroha explained excitedly.
"Such a thing is true..."
"You must be really amazing to have passed the entrance exam. Could you tell me your score?"
"Perfect score," Xia Sheng replied calmly.
"Perfect score?"
"Yes, I got a perfect score on my entrance exam."
"That's amazing! You're so strong, senpai!" Iroha Isshiki's eyes were filled with admiration.
"It's alright..." Xia Sheng was quite pleased; this was a genuine compliment from a cute junior.
Not to mention she's Isshiki Iroha.
"That should solve everything, senior. Please tutor me!" Isshiki Iroha earnestly pleaded.
"it is good."