Asada Shinichi’s Light Shines on Earth

When an unexpected person appeared before her, Mafuyu was shaken.

"Why... No, the piano?"

Compared to why the others appeared here, Mafuyu paid more attention to him sitting in front of the piano at the moment, her mind so chaotic that she couldn't utter complete words.

Hino made a small V sign and smiled slightly embarrassedly.

"Ahaha... Although my music isn't good anymore, I now work as a keyboard player in an independent band. I'm preparing for live performances while studying in college. I'm very happy every day! Even though I'm not very popular."

Mafuyu stared at her blankly. After a few moments, her eyes trembled slightly with uncontrollable emotions.

She remained silent for quite a while, and finally, she slowly smiled from the depths of her heart.

"That's really... nice."

Her voice reached the ears of the three of them, making them laugh unconsciously.

"Also, Kirisu-sensei, I want to apologize."

Hino spoke again, her expression becoming very serious.

Mafuyu dismissed the smile that appeared unconsciously and looked at her confusedly.

"Apologize? Hino-san, this is clearly my fault..."

"Kirisu-sensei, you didn't do anything wrong!" Hino interrupted her and bowed her head slightly, her tone filled with guilt, "Looking back, if you hadn't been by my side to encourage me, if you hadn't listened carefully every time I played, I couldn't have maintained my interest in music..."

"You were the one who recognized me, spent time and energy trying to make me grow, and eventually believed in me, but I said those excessive words to you and blamed you for my own shortcomings."

"I'm really sorry!"

She stood up and bowed ninety degrees to Mafuyu with a very serious attitude.

Mafuyu shook her head in confusion, wanting to reach out to help her stand up, but found there was a screen between them, so she spoke hurriedly.

"Hino-san, you really don't need to do this! As a teacher, I should clearly point out students' mistakes and let them see their own shortcomings, so they can make timely improvements or change course before it's too late... I didn't do this!"

"The fault is mine for doing it without permission..."

Hino straightened up and smiled brightly.

"Sensei, you're really gentle!"

"Eh?" Mafuyu was stunned and couldn't speak.

Hino said slowly, "Because of your gentleness, I could reach my current position and see another way to fulfill my dream... There's no right or wrong in pure kindness, and the idea of doing bad things with good intentions is just consequentialism."

"If anyone is to blame, blame me for being too fond of acting like a spoiled child in Sensei's eyes."

She smiled awkwardly, her tone becoming cautious for some reason.

"Um, the following are all my true words. It's completely true..."

"The final analysis of not passing the entrance exam to the Music University is because of my lack of ability... it's all the fault of my lack of ability. I forgot my lack of ability and still lost patience and vented it on you, this immature behavior I have deeply reflected on, so can you stop feeling so annoyed? I hope you can forgive me, and I hope you can forgive yourself."

"Hino-san?" Mafuyu felt like she was being forced to read she lines.

Shinichi held the phone and coughed, his expression looking slightly dissatisfied.

Before Hino could react, Mafuyu glared at him, understanding shining in her eyes, and waved at him, her tone irresistible.

"Give me the phone."

Shinichi pursed his lips and handed her the phone honestly.

Mafuyu took the phone, looked at the girl on the screen, and reassured her calmly: "Don't worry about that guy, just say what you want. If he dares to retaliate against you personally, tell me and I'll teach him a lesson."

"Ck, it's just Mafuyu-chan, I'm not afraid..." Shinichi grumbled dissatisfiedly beside her, comforted by Itsuki's warm voice.

"Well, Kirisu-sensei, I'm always popular among the students." Hino seemed a little more relaxed and said with a bitter smile.

"A few nights ago, I was summoned by Asada-kun. I thought he was a fan of the band, but he said he is your current student and wanted to know what happened during your internship. I told him what happened during your internship. I told him..."

"I didn't expect him to scold me and give me a harsh lesson, completely ignoring that I am his senior..." Thinking about what happened that night, Hino hugged she shoulders and trembled, "His attitude was fierce, his eyes were frightening, I felt like I was going to be eaten alive, but his words left no room for rebuttal. Each word felt like a stab to my heart. I almost cried... No, it seems I really cried unintentionally..."

Listening, Mafuyu shifted her indifferent gaze to Shinichi, her pressure on him very high.

Shinichi understood her meaning immediately and quickly bowed and bowed while shouting, "Hino-senpai, forgive me for being rude to you. I will definitely come to your house to accompany you someday. Please forgive me!"

She didn't feel ashamed at all to surrender to Mafuyu's authority.

A man can be gentle or tough, so what if he's gentle now? Sooner or later, Mafuyu will return to his side!

"... Helpless. Hino-san, forgive me. He's a very cunning guy. He even dared to flirt with Sensei. I often have nothing to do with him."

Slowly drawing her threatening gaze, Mafuyu sighed at Hino with a tone of apology.

Hino put on a strange expression and waved she hand as if restraining a smile: "No, it's okay. Anyway, he said the truth. I can also see that you have a good relationship, and he cares about you... Kirisu-sensei, Not many men are willing to do this for others. If you don't take advantage of it now, maybe in an instant, he will knock on someone else's door?"

Mafuyu's face reddened, and she reprimanded her with a little stammering: "Stop it! Why are you teasing Sensei..."

Before she finished speaking, she directed her intimidating gaze at Shinichi again.

"You asked Hino-san to say these words, didn't you?"

She had seen the strategy of letting outsiders help in shoujo manga!

"No, no, no, I'm not low enough to use tricks like that!" Shinichi quickly denied, pounding his chest hard, and a straight light shone on his face.

"Mafuyu-chan, if I wanted to attack you, I would definitely attack from the front without any false accusations!"

His statement echoed throughout the earth.

"... S-Speech! This is school, please shut up!"

Mafuyu's face turned red, she glared at him and immediately turned her face away, not to show her current hesitation.

Her natural change in expression couldn't escape Shinichi's gaze. Just as he became slightly self-satisfied, a warm hand leaned on his shoulder.

"Asa-da-kun?"

Shinichi turned, showing an ugly smile.

"Itsuki-chan, your expression is a bit scary..."

"Of course not?" Her tone was very gentle, but her ahoge hair pointed at her eyes like a sharp sword.

"You're really immoral, for flirting with Kirisu-sensei in front of me."

Itsuki was very angry.

Under her hand, Shinichi's shoulder started to emit unpleasant sounds.

"Ahhhh~ It hurts, I-I'm sorry, I shouldn't have flirted with Kirisu-sensei in front of you!"

"Hmm? So it's okay if I'm not here?"

"Ah ah ah, this one is stronger. Wait – Hah? Wait, it actually feels kinda nice once I'm used to it. Even though it hurts, it feels a bit better..."

"???"

Mafuyu ignored the two noisy people there and continued talking to Hino.

"Sensei, although there are a few words Asada-kun asked me to convey to you, most of them are what I wanted to say to you myself."

Hino gave a nostalgic and cheerful smile, saying:

"I don't regret asking for Sensei's help, I also don't regret working hard with Sensei... Truly, thank you for being my teacher, and thank you for the help you gave me all along!"

"Kirisu-sensei, you're the best teacher I've ever met!"

"..."

The video call ended abruptly.

Mafuyu pressed the power button, seeing her reflection on the screen.

She leaned her forehead against the phone, closed her eyes, and felt the warmth of the phone.

"...Ah, that's nice."

There were no tears of happiness, no joyful relief.

In the end, she just sighed like this.