Tokyo's Most Affectionate - Chapter 26

Part-time Tutoring

Task Objective: 【Make her heart flutter 3 times】, Progress: 0/3.

Indeed… I intentionally steered the direction towards a date just now, and even expressed anticipation, but she didn’t feel a thing.

Kurosawa glanced at the task panel, and the heart icon sank.

In reality, he had been thinking just now.

His date with Ichinose yesterday might have been a beginner’s task.

Whether it was the task objective, the task subject, or even the task funds and rewards, everything was perfectly tailored for him to freely play his part. 

After all, Ichinose took the initiative to seek him out, hoping he would pretend to be her boyfriend, and given her current predicament, his entrance carried the nature of a knight in shining armor, making it easier to win her favor.

Although it might sound a bit arrogant, theoretically, his success rate in wooing Ichinose was an astounding 99.87%, making the possibility of failure extremely low.

Ultimately, it came down to the capabilities, identities, statuses, and even financial aspects—on multiple levels, he had the upper hand, using a multidimensional approach.

In front of him, Ichinosei only had her looks and youth to offer.

However, this time, the task subject was Ninomiya Chizuru, the youngest female teacher at Tokyo University, a rational thinker who could weigh pros and cons, and a talented individual who had a Ph.D. in finance.

Her words just now, although sounding like the kind of tsundere remarks one might expect, were simply the truth.

The task funds this time had doubled, indicating a signal of increased task difficulty.

Indeed, the task objectives had increased to four, and specific locations and settings were designated. The time limit had also been extended to 72 hours.

Although the amusement park as a date location wasn’t difficult to accomplish, the other three tasks—【Hold arms for five minutes], 【Make her heart flutter three times】, and 【Make her cry】—all posed challenges.

Setting aside these visible challenges, the most difficult aspect was changing Ninomiya’s perspective.

He needed to alter how Ninomiya viewed him—not as a student or a child but as someone of the opposite sex.

“Thanks for the reminder, Miyazaki.”

As his thoughts returned to the present, Kurosawa felt a wave of apprehension. He looked across at Miyazaki and promptly expressed his gratitude.

It was fortunate that Miyazaki’s words had served as a wake-up call.

Given the smooth progress of his date with Ichinose yesterday, coupled with the rewards from the system and the lottery, he was feeling a bit overconfident today.

Since the appearance of the date task, he hadn’t thought much about it, initially believing that he could unquestionably complete the task. He even set his sights directly on the task rewards.

The adage “Pride comes before a fall” has held true throughout history—it is a timeless truth.

“What did I remind you of?”

Miyazaki, hearing this sudden expression of gratitude, felt thoroughly confused.

“Never mind about that.”

Without explaining further, Kurosawa brushed it off and immersed himself in contemplation while eating his pork cutlet rice.

This date was different from the beginner task of yesterday, where he could easily accomplish it through playful banter.

He needed to adjust his mindset and carefully consider the situation.

This date’s key is to change her perception, to make her see me not as a student, blurring the boundaries between teacher and student… But how do I go about it?

With this direction in mind, Kurosawa began to brainstorm and consider strategies.

……

In the afternoon, Kurosawa only had one class, which ended at 2 o’clock.

Despite the date task hanging over him, he remained focused and attentive in class, recognizing the boundless nature of learning.

“Kurosawa, are you still doing your part-time job as a tutor today?”

As the class ended, Miyazaki, who had chosen additional courses, stood up to pack his bag and asked.

“Yeah.” Kurosawa nodded.

“What school does the student you tutor plan to apply for? Is there a chance she’ll become our junior next year?”

Miyazaki realized that Kurosawa wasn’t genuinely disinterested in romantic matters; he still considered the possibility. The long-suppressed impulse finally erupted today.

He had wanted to talk with Kurosawa about women’s topics a long time ago. Unfortunately, due to Kurosawa consistently showing disinterest, he gradually restrained himself from bringing up such conversations.

“She does, and it’s a hundred percent certain. Her goal is Tokyo University, otherwise her parents wouldn’t have spent so much money hiring me.” Kurosawa nodded with absolute certainty.

“If she gets into Tokyo University, who do you think will be the top school beauty, her or Miki, the junior from the literature department?”

“It depends on everyone’s perspective.”

Kurosawa thought for a moment and refrained from commenting on their attractiveness.

Whether it was Miki, the junior from the literature department, or his student, both were rare beauties. He could only say they each had their own unique qualities.

“What’s the name of this junior? I’d like to get to know her in advance.” Miyazaki was curious.

“Shiromiya Mirai.”

“What a cool name. Do you think I have a chance with her?” Miyazaki found the surname impressive and immediately joked.

“No chance, absolutely not,” Kurosawa glanced at him and shook his head.

“Do you have to be so discouraging?”

Seeing his resolute attitude, Miyazaki felt a bit frustrated.

“She is the heiress of a major conglomerate, and is strict with her tutors. Trying to get with her is not just difficult; aside from everything else, just the difference in social status could deter 99% of men.”

“Heiress, Shiromiya… Could she be the heiress of the Shiromiya Financial Group?”

“You guessed it.”

“Kurosawa, you’re really something, huh? Being a tutor for such an heiress.”

“She has many tutors, and I’m just one of them, specifically assisting her with assignments and studies.”

Kurosawa stood up to pack his bag, not thinking he was particularly remarkable.

He tutored only twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 4:30 in the afternoon and lasting until 10:30 at night, with a one-hour break in between.

With such a lucrative salary, a job so good, he developed a sense of professional ethics and never had any unnecessary thoughts about Shiromiya Mirai, the heiress.

“How many tutors are there?”

“As far as I know, there’s one for dancing, violin, tea ceremony, and art. As for weekend tutors, I’m not sure.”

“With so many teachers, doesn’t that mean she has classes every day?”

“So, the life of a wealthy young lady isn’t as happy as one might imagine,” shrugged Kurosawa.

To be honest, he couldn’t help but feel sorry for Shiromiya.

“Indeed, I’m off to my next class. See you later.”

Satisfied with their chat, Miyazaki checked the time and started walking away.

“Sure, I’ll head home to prepare for my tutoring session.”

Kurosawa nodded.

Today was his tutoring day, and he needed to take it seriously. 

This lucrative part-time job was his most crucial source of income and couldn’t be neglected.