I have pure love with them

But Izumi's cold reaction made Hiroto Shioyama feel sad for those boys who wanted to curry favor with Ayatsuji.

"Your goddess, in his eyes, is really not attractive at all."

After school, Izumi rejected Hiroto Shioyama's invitation and left the school alone, then returned home alone. When he returned home, everyone else had not returned home yet, and he was the only one at home.

After pouring himself a cup of tea and returning to his room, he looked at the screen of his mobile phone and checked the current time.

"There are still 3 hours until the time I agreed with her...Do I need to work 3 hours every day?"

In addition to work, one also has to ensure one's academic performance. Schools like Ueyama have certain requirements for students' academic performance. It is very likely that Shoko Toyokawa entered Ueyama for the school's scholarship.

Thinking about Toyokawa Shoko, Quan shook his head, sighed softly, opened the browser on his computer, and continued browsing for seaside villas that met his requirements.

……

It was almost the time agreed upon with Toyokawa Shoko, and Izumi walked out of his room. When he came to the living room, he found that Aine had not returned home yet. He informed his mother at home and went out alone.

Walking on the street, heading to the place where I had agreed to meet Toyokawa Shoko.

When I arrived at the station where Izumi first met Toyokawa Shoko, Toyokawa Shoko was standing quietly in a corner in casual clothes, holding a bag in both hands.

When his eyes noticed Toyokawa Shoko, he took a step forward and walked towards the girl.

Before Izumi arrived in front of the other person, Toyokawa Shoko, who heard the footsteps, raised her head first. After her eyes noticed Izumi coming in front of her, her eyebrows moved slightly and her expression changed from dull to gentle.

"Awaited."

"I came a little early. I've asked Mu...someone familiar with me to get the autograph you requested. Here is the autograph."

Toyokawa Shoko picked up the bag, took out a framed signature plate from it, and handed it to Quan.

On this signature board are the signatures of Ruoye Mu's parents. Two signatures of different styles appearing on the same signature board at the same time, giving people a somewhat subtle feeling. Quan's eyes stayed on the signatures, and he was very curious about what kind of mood Ruoye Mu's parents were in when they signed.

"Given the status of both of you, signing autographs is a common thing, but being asked by your own daughter is probably rare."

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Izumi's lips, which was caught by Toyokawa Shoko who was looking at him.

'Um? '

354. Mr. Toyokawa, please

"Do you like those two very much?"

The two people who signed were Wakaba Mu's parents. Toyokawa Shoko also showed a certain respect for the parents of her friend whom she had known since childhood. She looked at Izumi who was smiling and asked softly.

"Ok?"

He looked from the signature on his hand to Toyokawa Shoko standing in front of him. In response to the girl's question, he nodded slightly.

"Although I am not a loyal audience, I have seen some of your works. I am amazed by Mr. Ruoye's talent and his wife's performance in the movie. I will treasure this autograph. Thank you."

"..."

Toyokawa Shoko, who was originally a little nervous, gradually relaxed after hearing what Izumi said.

"At that time, if it weren't for Chihaya-kun's help..."

"It's all over."

When she was about to recall the accident, Quan interrupted her shortly after she opened her mouth.

"The criminal has been arrested. There is no point in recalling what happened at that time. Besides, I am very happy that I can help you."

Looking at the faint smile on Izumi's face, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but purse her lips.

"There aren't many things I can do now, but... I will always remember the help Chihaya-kun gave me at that time. If Chihaya-kun needs any help from me, I will try my best to help as long as I can."

Izumi, who was holding the autograph board, slowly raised his head after hearing what Toyokawa Shoko said. Looking at the serious expression of the blue-haired girl in front of him, Izumi was quite surprised.

"If I ask her to join Aine's band and play keyboards... ah~ she will definitely be rejected. After all, it's 'try your best', and if it affects her life, she will refuse without hesitation."

Feeling that Quan was looking at her with a dazed gaze, Toyokawa Shoko instantly realized that the boy in front of her seemed to need her help.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

The gentle voice brought Quan, who was lost in thought, back to reality. His eyes fell on the girl in front of him. After whispering for a while, he nodded slightly.

"It was just an idea originally, and I never put it into practice, but now after hearing what Ms. Toyokawa said, I do have some ideas."

"idea?"

When she heard that Quan was really going to seek her help, Toyokawa Shoko frowned slightly and her expression became serious. For a moment, she doubted Quan's purpose, but when she thought about what Quan did for her when he encountered danger, she suppressed the slight worry in her heart and asked Quan about what he needed her help with.

"Ms. Toyokawa used to be a keyboard player in a band, so she must be familiar with the piano. So... I would like to ask Ms. Toyokawa -"

"Is it... about the band?"

Before Quan could finish his words, a strong resistance rose in Toyokawa Shoko's heart, and the expression on her face gradually became gloomy. As long as Quan asked her to join the band, she would refuse him without hesitation!

"Teach me to play the piano."

"Eh?"

As Izumi finished speaking, Toyokawa Shoko, who was standing in front of him, showed a look of surprise on her face.

"piano?"

As if doubting whether she had heard it wrong, Toyokawa Shoko looked at the boy in front of her suspiciously, as if confirming whether the other party was teasing her.

"Well, my family's conditions were limited before, so I didn't learn the piano. So I have some aspirations for the piano. I bought a piano at home not long ago, but I have never played a piece of music. I feel a little regretful. So, if Ms. Toyokawa has time, can you teach me?"

After hearing Quan's explanation, Toyokawa Shoko felt a little awkward and didn't know how to start. She felt that there seemed to be some contradictions and problems in Quan's words.

"You bought a piano for home without ever learning piano?"

"Well, because it's a newly rented apartment, the living room feels a bit empty, so I bought a piano as a decoration. At the same time, it also fulfills my childhood dream."

Toyokawa Shoko fell into silence, not knowing how to start the conversation for a moment.

"It's just to satisfy my own aspirations. It shouldn't be a very expensive piano."

Her eyes fell on Izumi, and Toyokawa Shoko analyzed the situation in her mind. Thinking about the fact that Izumi lived in this area, not in the wealthy area, and that Chihaya Aine studied in Hanedaoka, Toyokawa Shoko could first rule out the option that Chihaya's family was a wealthy family.

'But being able to rent an apartment that can accommodate a piano means that your family conditions are already better than most people in this society.'

At least, the place where she lives now cannot even meet the basic condition of "comfort".

The girl pursed her lips and fell into thought, not knowing whether she should agree or not. She was worried that teaching Quan piano would conflict with her part-time job schedule.

"Of course, this isn't free teaching. If Ms. Toyokawa doesn't mind, I can pay you 1,000 yen an hour."

After hearing what Quan said, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then her eyes fell on Quan, and she felt somewhat moved.

Although the current minimum hourly wage in Tokyo has reached 1,113 yen, the compensation paid by Izumi is almost the same, and he is teaching the other party to play the piano instead of dealing with those troublesome customers. Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously bites her lip and feels conflicted.

Under Quan's gaze, Toyokawa Shoko concentrated and thought for a moment, then she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, then slowly opened her eyes and her gaze fell on Quan.

"I agree... But I don't need to be paid. It's only a maximum of two hours a day, and I can't guarantee that I'll be available every day. Is that okay?"

Hearing that Toyokawa Shoko agreed, Quan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. He looked at the pretty girl in front of him, who was looking at him with a serious look. After a brief silence, he nodded slightly.

"Well, please give me more guidance in the future, Mr. Fengchuan."

He stretched out his hand and handed it to the girl.

The title of "teacher" made Toyokawa Shoko's face look a little rosy. She pursed her lips and stared at the hand that Quan handed to her. After some inner struggle, she stretched out her white and delicate palm and gently shook hands with Quan.

"So, the teaching starts tomorrow?"

After gently shaking hands with Toyokawa Shoko, Izumi released his hand, looked at the girl in front of him, and asked softly.

"…Well, I have some time tomorrow after school."

After hearing Toyokawa Shoko's answer, Izumi told her the address of the apartment.

Upon learning that the apartment address was not in this area, Shoko Toyokawa looked at Izumi with a little surprise, but did not ask any more questions. After silently noting down the address, she confirmed the approximate time with Izumi and ended the conversation.

Since it was convenient for him to go home, Izumi took Toyokawa Shoko home, and then returned to his own home alone.

"Ah, I'm back."

Aiyin, who was sitting in the living room, knew that Quan had returned when she heard noises at the door.

The family has lived together for such a long time that everyone is familiar with each other's living habits. For example, the brisk pace of Quan's return home can be clearly distinguished by Aine's ears.

In addition, if the person returning home is the father, then opening and closing the door will feel heavy and slow, while the mother will give people a gentle feeling, and the movement will be much smaller than that of her brother and father. She herself does not know what her own rhythm and feeling are.

"Hmm? Did you buy anything?"

Noticing that Izumi who came home seemed to be holding something in his hand, Aine who was sitting on the sofa couldn't help but lie down on the sofa, eyes slightly narrowed, staring at Izumi who entered the living room.

"Photo frame?"

Looking at the rectangular wooden frame in Quan's hand, Chihaya Aine took a moment to discern it, a look of confusion emerged on her face. Then she followed Quan into the living room, sat up straight, tilted her neck slightly, and her eyes fell on the object in Quan's hand.

"what is this?"

Izumi entered the living room, feeling the cool temperature in the room, and under Aine's gaze, he placed the signature pad in front of her, and walked towards the refrigerator, preparing to pour himself a cup of tea.

"Ok?"

Jianquan did not answer her question, but put the thing in front of her. She put her fair feet on slippers, leaned forward slightly, reached out to pick up the wooden frame, and examined it carefully.

"Whose photo...signature?"

After picking up the object, Aine looked at the front. She thought it was a photo of Izumi and someone else, but after looking at the front, she found out that it was two signatures.

"Mori...Nai...Mei?"

After reading out one of the signatures, Aine couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, slowly looking in the direction of Izumi, and then lowered her head to look at the signature in her hand.

If she remembered correctly, this name seemed to be the mother of a member of Nagasaki Souyo's former band, and she was also a very famous actress... Another name, after she saw the surname 'Ruoye', she stopped reading.

"That person... I remember his name was Wakaba Mu? Why? Why does Quan have her parents' signatures?"

Aine, who was full of doubts, frowned tightly.

Izumi, holding a cup of tea, slowly came to Aine's side, and noticing that her attention was focused on the signature, he sat down next to her and put down the cup of tea in his hand.

"What do you think of the writing above?"

"...Well, why do you have these two...signatures?"

Aine naturally noticed that Izumi sat down next to her, but she was full of confusion and surprise, so she didn't react immediately. After hearing what Izumi said, she slowly looked at Izumi.

She had begun to doubt in her heart whether her brother had already known the girl named "Ruoye Mu" without her knowing, and the relationship had developed into one that surprised her.