Zongman: Succubus Shota, a new ability every day

"..Well, let's get started." Bai Shi's voice broke the silence of the classroom. His words were concise and powerful, revealing his rigorous attitude towards teaching.

"Okay." Shuli responded quickly. Her voice was gentle but firm, like a spring breeze, making people feel particularly comfortable. Her bright eyes were fixed on page 25 of the handout.

In contrast, Kento seemed nonchalant. "Okay..." he trailed off, still showing no sign of pulling away from the game, as if the entire world consisted solely of the screen in his hands. "Wait, two more seconds," he said, quickening his fingers, trying to catch the fading "Full Combo."

Chapter 235 Strange Class Content

"One, two, today we will start from page 25 and review quadratic functions." Shiraishi did not get angry at Kento's procrastination. He waited patiently until Kento finally put down his phone and turned his attention to studying.

However, Kento's mind didn't seem entirely focused on the classroom. When faced with a difficult question, his brow furrowed, but he quickly gave up and turned to Shiraishi for help. "Mr. Shiraishi, I don't understand." He leaned over the table, looking at Shiraishi with an innocent expression, as if seeking a quick and easy answer.

"What don't you understand?" Bai Shi asked patiently.

"I don't know how to get a cute girlfriend." Kento's answer made Shiraishi laugh and cry. He didn't expect Kento to ask such a question in class.

"You should focus on solving problems during class," Shiraishi said, trying to draw Kento's attention back to the lesson, but he clearly wasn't going to let go. "Teacher has the cutest girlfriend in the world, teach me!" he said playfully, trying to win Shiraishi's "secret" with praise.

"I do have the cutest girlfriend in the universe, but that's not a reason for me to teach you how to get a girlfriend." Shiraishi smiled and rejected Kento's request. He knew that although such a joke could ease the tense atmosphere, it couldn't really help Kento solve the problem.

This wasn't the first time Kento had made such a request; he always seemed to be able to inadvertently steer the conversation in interesting yet irrelevant directions. "I think Shiraishi-sensei should share his secrets to getting a girlfriend. Oh well, I should have chosen Futaba-sensei, because she has such a great figure." The "Futaba-sensei" he was referring to was Shiraishi's good friend, Rio Futaba, who also worked part-time as a cram school instructor.

"Girls might be offended by what you just said, so be careful," Shiraishi gently warned Kento, glancing at Juri. She was buried in her notes, seemingly unfazed by Kento's words.

"You mean just think about it in your heart?" Kento didn't seem to be willing to give up on this topic.

"Freedom of thought is protected. You should have learned that in social studies, right?" Shiraishi explained patiently, trying to make Kento understand that some topics are not suitable for discussion in class.

"So Muttsulini is human freedom." Kento said with a look of sudden enlightenment. Although his explanation had somewhat distorted Shiraishi's original intention, in this relaxed and happy atmosphere, such a joke seemed harmless.

"I understand that you want to have a girlfriend, but in my opinion, a person's inner qualities are equally important." Shiraishi tried to guide Kento to shift his attention to more meaningful topics. "However, what I said may not be very convincing." He smiled self-deprecatingly, knowing that such preaching might not immediately change Kento's mind.

"I like pretty girls," Kento's answer was simple and direct, revealing a youthful innocence and straightforwardness. Shiraishi knew that physical attraction was often irresistible to adolescent boys, but he also believed that with time and experience, Kento would gradually discover the deeper and more enduring beauty.

"The external body shape may be desirable, but what I mean by the inner self is a person's character and qualities," Mr. Shiraishi corrected, realizing that the topic had gone off track.

In the classroom, the superficial discussion about body types had clearly created a tense atmosphere. Juri finally couldn't help herself and called out, "Teacher Shiraishi," in a voice that was slightly accusatory yet polite. Her gaze never left the exercises in her hands, and she paused after solving only one, clearly distracted by the previous conversation.

Seeing this, Mr. Bai Shi quickly guided him, "Let's get back to the topic. Study time is precious."

However, Kento didn't seem ready to give up on his question and tried again: "Teacher, can you teach me how to get a girlfriend?"

Teacher Shiraishi smiled and shook his head: "Today's class is mathematics. We will focus on this. Other issues are not within the scope of discussion."

"But why is this?" Kento asked.

"Because these issues are not within my responsibilities and remuneration." Teacher Shiraishi answered half-jokingly, trying to end the topic in a light-hearted way.

"But if I didn't have a girlfriend, I might not have the motivation to study," Kento said stubbornly.

"Mr. Yamada, why are you so obsessed with finding a girlfriend?" Teacher Shiraishi asked curiously.

Kento thought about it and said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Since I have a girlfriend, I can do something special together."

Mr. Shiraishi, though expecting this, felt a touch of helplessness. He paused for a moment, then spoke earnestly, "If that's your sole motivation, it's unlikely you'll truly attract others. A true emotional connection requires a deeper foundation."

Chapter 236 Teacher-student love?

At this time, Juri was standing nearby. Although she did not directly participate in the conversation, her eyes revealed her dissatisfaction and indifference towards Kento's remarks. At the same time, a knocking sound outside the classroom broke the awkward atmosphere inside.

"Teacher Shiraishi." A familiar voice came from the entrance. It was Futaba Rio. She was wearing the same lecturer uniform as Shiraishi and standing at the entrance without a door, looking particularly capable.

"Futaba, is there something wrong?" Teacher Shiraishi turned around and asked, noticing her serious expression.

"Can I have a moment to talk?" Futaba Rio's tone was filled with unquestionable determination.

"Of course, wait a moment." Teacher Shiraishi gave Kento and Juri a few instructions, ensuring that they continued solving the problems, and then walked out of the classroom with Futaba Rio.

Rio led Shiraishi into the free space, stopped, and sighed deeply, "Oh~~".

"You have to pay attention in class. My students complained that it's too noisy next door." Rio's eyes went to the classroom next to Shiraishi's previous one. He was teaching a physics class next door.

"I was studying very hard in class," Shiraishi defended.

"But what I heard was not the sound of serious study." Rio retorted.

"That's not what I said." Bai Shi explained.

Shiraishi didn't dare look directly at Rio's tightly wrapped chest, fearing that it would cause unnecessary misunderstandings, so he deliberately looked away.

"Ah..." Rio sighed again.

"You have to be careful, don't get fired too," Rio reminded.

"Also?" Bai Shi asked back in confusion, as if someone had already been fired.

"That's it." Rio gestured with her eyes towards the open space in front of the staff room. A young male lecturer was explaining something to the cram school teacher.

"That's not the case, really!" the male lecturer said anxiously.

"Calm down. Let's go to another room and listen to your explanation." The head teacher responded.

"This is all a misunderstanding, right?" the male lecturer tried to seek support from a female student standing three meters away. The female student, also wearing the Shuchiin Academy uniform, was accompanied by a female lecturer, her head bowed, her face full of guilt.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean that to the teacher," the female student explained.

There was no need to ask what "that meaning" meant; the awkward atmosphere at the scene explained it all. This was a romantic dispute between a lecturer and a student.

If you believe what the female student said, then she didn't seem to mean that... It was just a one-sided misunderstanding on the part of the male lecturer, who wanted to take things a step further... That's probably it.

"You said I was always reliable! And you wanted to discuss things other than schoolwork with me! So...!" the female student tried to clarify.

Before this, Miori had joked, "Teaching high school girls all kinds of things is so low-level," but Shiraishi never expected that he would actually encounter such a situation.

"I'm sorry." Faced with the male lecturer's plea, the female student decisively rejected him.

“Why is that…” After hearing the rejection, the male lecturer could only hang his head in frustration.

"Then, teacher, please come here and explain it clearly." said the head teacher.

"...Okay." The male lecturer was pushed along by the homeroom teacher, looking like a suspect under arrest. But his back revealed more the sadness of a man who had been heartbroken than any regret for the outcome.

His figure disappeared in the director's office.

"Excuse me...what will happen to the teacher in the future?" the female student asked the female lecturer worriedly.

"Don't worry about it," the lecturer's response hinted at some kind of disciplinary action. This was inevitable, after all, something like this had happened.

Asking for flowers

"But please give me a lighter sentence. I'm really fine," the female student requested.

"Okay, I will tell the class teacher. Well, you can go back today." The female lecturer comforted.

"...Okay," the female student replied, but she remained motionless, probably still worried about what the male lecturer would do. She anxiously glanced at the door to the dean's office. Looking up, she gave off the air of an approachable, top-notch student. Her hair was neat and tidy, her uniform was immaculate, and her face was lightly painted with natural, nude makeup. Shiraishi in high school probably wouldn't have been able to tell if she was wearing any makeup.

"Shiraishi, don't become like that," Rio warned.

"Do I look like someone who would attack students?" Shiraishi asked back.

"It's not like that." Rio replied.

"Right?" Bai Shi confirmed.

"But, the students might attack you, right?" Rio said jokingly.

"Because I'm unexpectedly popular." Bai Shi said self-deprecatingly.

"That's right. That's why I'm giving you this advice." Rio said seriously.

"...I'm talking about Futaba." Shiraishi suddenly changed the subject.

"What?" Rio responded.

"You have to deny what I said just now. I was joking," Bai Shi explained.

"It's true that you're unexpectedly popular, right?" Rio said calmly.

Shiraishi couldn't refute Rio's words.

"Even so, I already have the cutest girlfriend in the universe, no problem." Shiraishi said confidently.

"Didn't you say you haven't seen Sakurajima-senpai in the past month?" Rio asked.

Chapter 237 After Class

Mai is currently filming a movie in Hokkaido. August and September are almost always university summer vacations, so she's using this time to shoot two starring roles. The first film wrapped in mid-August, and Mai even bought Shiraishi a local souvenir—bamboo leaf dumplings. Shiraishi had heard from her on the phone last night that the second film would continue filming until this weekend.

"In contrast, I will receive a generous reward, don't worry." Bai Shi said proudly.

"I have to go back to class. I'm leaving first." Bai Shi prepared to leave.

"Don't you want to show me more affection?" Rio teased.

"Anyway, be careful not to chat," Rio said, and went back to her class. Meanwhile, Kento popped his head out of the next classroom.

"Teacher Shiraishi, are you not ready yet?" Yamada's voice came from outside the door.

"Yamada-san, you caused me to be criticized." Shiraishi responded with some helplessness.

"Ah? Really?" Yamada showed an expression of complete ignorance. His gaze suddenly shifted and noticed something behind Shiraishi.

“…” At this time, Kenta silently looked at the female student who was still in the free space.

"Do you know her?" Bai Shi asked casually, trying to break the brief silence.

"She's Himeji Sara from the same class." Kenta answered, deliberately using her full name.

"So that's how it is." Bai Shi thought to himself, it's really rare that he can remember the name so clearly.

"What's wrong? Is there any problem?" Shiraishi noticed that Kento's expression was a little subtle.

"So you like girls with that kind of temperament." Bai Shi said half-jokingly.

"!" This time, Kento's expression became noticeably tense.

"That's not the case!" He seriously denied Bai Shi's statement.

"Haha, I see~~" Bai Shi joked with a smile.

"Okay, Mr. Shiraishi, let's start class!" Yamada urged.

"I'm so happy to see that Yamada-san is so motivated." Shiraishi was secretly glad in his heart. If he went off topic in class in the future, he would be able to use this as an excuse.

Thanks to this incident, the rest of the class went smoothly and Rio didn't get angry.

By the time Shiraishi left the cram school after class, it was already around nine in the evening. While the class itself was only eighty minutes long, he still needed to compile a daily report on the students' understanding. By the time he met up with Rio, it was already getting late.

Shiraishi and Rio walked side by side towards the station, enjoying the tranquility of the night.

"Oh right." Rio whispered suddenly as if she remembered something.

"Huh? What's wrong?" Bai Shi asked curiously.

"Just now, Kunimi sent me an email," Rio explained.

"What did he write?" Bai Shi asked with concern.

"He told me that the firefighter training was completed successfully." Rio replied.

"Yeah, I've been training until today..." Shiraishi recalled Kunimi Yuma's decision after graduation. He signed up for the special examination for local civil servants, aspiring to become a firefighter. Fortunately, he passed. However, as an outsider who, until yesterday, was still an ordinary high school student, he couldn't be immediately assigned to the fire department, where life is at stake. He had to first move into a dedicated facility and undergo six months of training. Kunimi had explained this when he reported his acceptance... six months starting in April, and today happened to be the last day of September six months later.

"He said the distribution location has been determined and asked us not to worry," Rio continued.

"Who would worry about Kunimi?" Shiraishi said with a smile, "Yuzhen always finds a way to solve everything properly."

Shiraishi's response made Rio smile slightly, probably trying to express that she felt the same way.

"He said he'll be on duty at the fire station right after the week ends, so he'll come have tea with us after things settle down," Rio added.

"I knew you would say that, so I replied first." Bai Shi said with a smile.

While they were chatting about this, they had already arrived at Fujisawa Station. Rio was staying at Honkugenuma, the next stop on the Odakyu Enoshima Line, and the two said a quick "goodbye" before saying goodbye.

As night fell, the air began to take on a hint of autumn. Feeling the coolness, Shiraishi set out on his journey home from the station alone. He crossed a bridge over a river and walked up a long, gently sloping path for 5.7 meters. A little further, past a small park, he saw the apartment he'd moved into when he started high school.

After confirming that there was nothing in the mailbox at the public entrance, Shiraishi took the elevator to the first floor and pressed the button for the fifth floor. He had considered moving while he was in college, moving to a smaller apartment that his part-time job could afford. However, he ultimately chose not to move, for he had his reasons for not moving—he had too many memories and attachments here.

After reaching the fifth floor, Shiraishi stepped out of the elevator. The room on the left was his current home. He unlocked the door and walked in.

Chapter 238 Mai suddenly returns