"Hayakawa-kun is just too much!" Furuhashi Fumino lay on the bed after her bath, clutching her sleeping bear, her pretty face slightly flushed as she complained about Hayakawa.
Saying things like that is clearly just to gain favor with me, and he seems to be trying to do the same with Rizu! "Too much" isn't even enough to describe him.
She recalled the scene on the train this morning when Rii-chan chose to abandon her and go find Hayakawa, and Furuhashi Fumino felt that something was wrong, yet she also felt she was overthinking it.
All in all, it's completely Hayakawa's fault!
Furuhashi Fumino beat her poor sleeping bear with her fists, pretending it was Hayakawa Haku to vent her shameful anger, but after only a few hits, she hugged it back to her chest.
"Knock, knock, knock~"
A knock suddenly came from outside the door.
Is that Rii-chan?
"Coming." Furuhashi Fumino got out of bed, reached out, and opened the door. She saw Hayakawa Haku standing outside in his pajamas.
"Oh, I'm here," Hayakawa Haku said.
Furuhashi Fumino: "..."
Taking an inch and demanding a mile?
Furuhashi Fumino's eyes went blank. He gained a little favor and now he wants to enter my room at night? He can't be thinking of climbing directly into my futon, right? Don't be so delusional.
"Stop!" Furuhashi Fumino stretched out her hand to block Hayakawa from entering, quickly moving her body to shield the doorway. She looked at Hayakawa with the wary eyes of someone guarding against a thief. "What are you doing here?"
"Didn't you ask me to come?" Hayakawa Haku asked, puzzled.
"Heh, when did I ask you to come?" Furuhashi Fumino was almost amused by the absurdity. I asked you to enter my room late at night? Even a lie should be logical.
"On the train. You asked me to find time to tutor you one-on-one," Hayakawa Haku said. "The only time left is the night."
"..." Furuhashi Fumino looked stunned, then saw the study materials like a pen, paper, and textbook in Hayakawa's hand, and her expression immediately became awkward. "I suppose that's true."
"Are you going to study or not?" Hayakawa Haku said expressionlessly, his tone suggesting he was ready to leave.
"I'll study, please let me study." Furuhashi Fumino quickly moved aside. "Please tutor me."
Hayakawa Haku entered the room, and Furuhashi Fumino closed the door. Since she was the one who asked Hayakawa for special tutoring, she couldn't let Rii-chan know, otherwise, Rii-chan might feel unfairly treated.
This was Furuhashi Fumino's little secret.
The two sat down side-by-side at the desk, maintaining a polite distance, but Furuhashi Fumino still felt the atmosphere was strange.
After all, it was 11 PM, and they were a single boy and girl alone in a room. It was bound to feel awkward and suggestive.
Furuhashi Fumino felt her face start to burn again, but seeing Hayakawa Haku's completely placid expression, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
Honestly, if I didn't know your true nature, I might actually think you were a true gentleman! Who knows what terrible things would happen then. Thank goodness for me; if I wasn't cautious, I would definitely have fallen for it.
Furuhashi Fumino thought this while listening to Hayakawa teach.
"Since this is one-on-one tutoring, I should explain some special things, otherwise, it won't be meaningful…" Hayakawa Haku's voice was light and slow, a tone that made listening very clear. His even breaths fell on Furuhashi, making her scalp tickle a little.
Normally, I get tutored with Rii-chan, but now I'm being tutored alone. It feels so strange…
Furuhashi Fumino couldn't help but glance at Hayakawa's face, which was incredibly close, and listening to his soft voice, her heart skipped a beat for a moment.
If it's like this... the efficiency must be higher than tutoring two people.
At least, that's what I think.
Furuhashi Fumino's cheeks were flushed, and her heartbeat couldn't calm down. She tried her best to concentrate on Hayakawa Haku's words.
But… she simply couldn't.
As soon as she thought that it was just her and Hayakawa in the room, her mind simply wouldn't settle down!
What should I do?
Furuhashi Fumino covered her burning cheeks: My head is going to explode!
"Science subjects are like this; they require systematic thinking," Hayakawa Haku was seriously explaining the lesson content he had prepared during the day, but he suddenly felt his shoulder sink. He looked over in confusion and saw Furuhashi Fumino resting her head on his shoulder, completely still.
"Asleep?" Hayakawa Haku was expressionless, his eyes instantly becoming hollow and deep.
I'm using my sleep time to give you special tutoring, and you're getting sleepy and not studying. There are truly wicked girls in this world.
"No…" Furuhashi Fumino murmured.
"Not asleep? Then why are you…" Hayakawa Haku frowned, about to scold her, but then suddenly remembered something and sighed. "You must be tired from studying, right? Go ahead and rest for a bit."
With that, he sat still, serving as a support pillar for Furuhashi Fumino.
I'm sorry, Hayakawa-kun, I'm not tired from studying. Furuhashi Fumino thought, then reached out and touched her burning face, feeling despair.
But there's no way I can let you see my face, which is as red as an apple, so this is the only way.
I am truly sorry!! I am deeply sorry for wasting your sleep time to come tutor me, but if you saw this expression, I would lose the courage to live in this world.
Furuhashi Fumino internally apologized to Hayakawa profusely, yet physically, she remained immovable.
"The pressure must be immense," Hayakawa Haku suddenly said softly. "I understand; I really do."
Furuhashi Fumino's heart trembled, but she didn't speak.
"I went through the same thing. Trying hard before every exam, being incredibly nervous during the test, and hoping for a satisfactory score afterward, but the results were always disappointing. I know what that feels like." Hayakawa Haku's tone was calm and slightly lonely. "If you two don't pass this monthly exam, the school will revoke my counseling certification. I'm not sure how well I've been teaching you, but seeing you willing to ask me for private tutoring, it seems I'm doing alright. That puts my mind at ease."
Furuhashi Fumino's body moved slightly, but she didn't lift her head.
"If you two are willing, even if the school takes away my counselor status, I will continue to teach you," Hayakawa Haku whispered. "I actually don't care about that university recommendation spot, so you and Ogata shouldn't feel too much pressure. Just treat it like any normal monthly exam from before. It's just that the school will most likely find you new counselors, which might be a bit of a hassle…"
"I'm done resting," Furuhashi Fumino suddenly lifted her head, pulling away from Hayakawa Haku's shoulder.
"..." Hayakawa Haku looked at Furuhashi in confusion.
"Let's continue studying," Furuhashi Fumino said, smiling.
"...Oh, alright. Let's continue." Hayakawa Haku nodded, then resumed his lesson.
The night deepened.