I Don’t Mind If She Always Relies on Herself

It is undeniable that Fumino is a genius.

Mafuyu affirmed this fact when she received her class report at the beginning of the school year.

The fact that she was specifically recruited to Shuchi'in Academy with a perfect score in liberal arts showcased her excellence.

And her shortcomings were also evident, namely her science score, which was only a single digit.

But Mafuyu didn't care about this; after all, no one is perfect.

In her view, as long as Fumino diligently studies, relies on her talent in liberal arts, and utilizes the recommendations from Shuchi'in Academy, some prestigious universities will undoubtedly be eager to recruit a liberal arts genius who enjoys those subjects.

Therefore, she had never asked Fumino to take additional science classes or improve her previous science scores.

However, now Fumino wanted to waste her talent in liberal arts and chose to study science, even though she had no talent at all, which was unacceptable to Mafuyu.

"Sorry, I don't accept your advice, Sensei." Fumino opened her eyes and spoke slowly, "I won't change my mind no matter what happens, even if I no longer have any talent in science."

After staring at her for a moment, Mafuyu asked slowly, "Can you tell me why you're so stubborn?"

"Because of my mother..."

After struggling for a while, Fumino once again stated the reason she had conveyed to Ren.

After listening to her story, Mafuyu didn't speak for a long time and just remained silent.

Fumino also had no intention of speaking, and for a moment, the room fell into a quiet stillness.

"I might understand your thoughts, but can you ensure that your future science grades will always be as good as this exam?" Mafuyu raised a new doubt, "As you just said, without Kamikawa-san's help in tutoring, your science grades might still be in single digits."

"Is it possible that in the next three years, you'll have to depend on Kamikawa-san for tutoring?"

Facing this issue, Fumino didn't know what to say.

Indeed, she couldn't always rely on Ren, but she also couldn't not rely on Ren.

Even so, she wouldn't give up.

Just as she was about to answer, Ren, who had been listening, spoke, "I don't mind if Furuhashi-san relies on me for the next three years."

Upon hearing his answer, Fumino unconsciously turned her head.

What did he mean?

Did that mean she could ask him for tutoring?

Mafuyu: "😐"

All the emotions and words she had prepared vanished when Ren interjected.

She knew that if Ren really taught Fumino for three years, there would be more than a 90% chance, if not 100%, that Fumino would be accepted into her chosen science university.

After all, Ren was also a genius and had an outstanding teaching talent. It was not an exaggeration to say that he could turn decay into magic.

It only took one month for Fumino to improve from single-digit science scores to that level, which was enough to illustrate his ability.

But Mafuyu couldn't say anything to him because, from her perspective, talent existed to be used, and Ren was using his talent by doing this.

"Even if Kamikawa-san is willing to teach you for three years, what will you do when Furuhashi-san goes to college?" After calming her emotions, Mafuyu continued, "Maybe you think that after entering college, you can relax and don't need to study?"

"This..."

Before Fumino could answer, Ren spoke again, "I can also help when she's in college."

"..."

Mafuyu turned to look at Ren, and suddenly, she had the urge to defeat him.

How could she talk to Fumino when Ren was like this?

This was the first time she strongly disliked a genius who used his talent like this.

"Please allow me to ask a topic unrelated to the current situation." Mafuyu looked at both of them, "Are you two a couple?"

"No." Ren and Fumino answered simultaneously.

"Dating is not prohibited at school."

Seeing the silent understanding between the two of them, Mafuyu sighed.

"Sensei, you misunderstood. Kamikawa-san and I are actually just classmates, nothing more."

Seeing that it seemed she had misunderstood, Fumino quickly defended herself.

"Anyway, let's end this meeting for now. I can only give advice on your choices and have no right to interfere. So I hope you think about it carefully. There's still plenty of time before you make your decision. There's no need to decide so quickly." Said Mafuyu.

With Ren here, it was almost impossible for her to convince Fumino.

"Yes."

Seeing that, Fumino agreed.

As for the idea of reconsideration, she had never thought about it.

"I'll drive you home."

After standing up, Mafuyu took out the car keys.

She brought Fumino here, so she had to be responsible for sending her back.

"Let me take Furukashi-san back; I'll walk." Ren suggested proactively.

He would go for a walk later, so he might as well accompany Fumino home.

"Furuhashi-san, whom do you choose?"

After looking at Ren, Mafuyu gave Fumino the choice.

"Kamikawa-san."

Fumino didn't hesitate much and made a quick decision.

It always felt awkward to ask Mafuyu to send her back.

"Then thank you, Kamikawa-san, for your hard work."

After hearing her choice, Mafuyu didn't say anything else.

"Um."

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After seeing Mafuyu leave and entrusting the homework to Gabriel, Ren began the task of taking Fumino home.

"Kamikawa-san, you don't need to contradict Kirisu Sensei like that now. She actually did it for my own good."

On the way home, Fumino looked at Ren walking side by side with her and spoke softly.

Although Mafuyu's tone was very firm, it wasn't difficult to tell that she was worried about her.

"I didn't contradict Kirisu Sensei earlier."

Ren didn't quite understand why Fumino said that.

"You said I could rely on you for the next three years and also help when I'm in college." Fumino smiled and teased, "Are you deliberately contradicting Kirisu Sensei?"

"No. I said what is true." Ren looked at Fumino and said, "Whether now or in the future, I can help you whenever you need it."

"Eh?"

Seeing his serious expression, Fumino was stunned.

She didn't know why, but her heart beat a little faster.