I work as a teacher at a girls' school in Tokyo

Chapter 252 Leave (End)

Today's incident, even if Shinohara Shiori made the decision based on her own determination not to give up, if it comes down to it, it still has to be attributed to Hirakawa Tetsubun.

It is because of his persuasion and such nosy door-to-door visits that the current situation has arisen.

So, since he caused it, it should be left to him to solve——

And to be honest, there was nothing Shinohara Shiori could do about her mother.

Instead, she would cause unnecessary influence here.

After Hirakawa Tetsufumi proposed to talk alone, she left.

So in this living room, on the tea table, separated by a bit of misty mist, the scene once again turned into a familiar one-on-one face-to-face confrontation.

Like nine months ago.

Of course there are differences, for example, the answer to the question Shinohara's mother is waiting for now——

Regarding his position on this visit.

but……

An obvious fact, this time his position cannot be expressed.

"Because I was with your daughter before, broke up until now, and now I am leaving, I feel sorry for your daughter, so I decided to do something at the last moment to try my best to make up for it"——

Such bad words must never be said.

Otherwise... It's hard to imagine how Shinohara's mother would react when she heard these words, but the consequences must be serious.

So, what can you say if you can't say it?

— Actually, there is nothing to say.

As for Shinohara's mother, if it sounds good, it is firm and unshakable, and if it sounds bad, it is a dictatorial will. He has already experienced it last time.

Shinohara's mother is not something that can be changed simply by a few words.

Because of this, when he came this time, he didn't expect to be able to solve it through normal channels.

Coincidentally, Shiori Shinohara is no longer here, and only him and Shinohara's mother are left here.

……

Tetsubun Hirakawa sat facing Mrs. Shinohara.

This well-maintained young lady, whose red kimono set off her noble and famous temperament, sat calmly, without showing any sign of impatience because he hadn't spoken for a long time.

It wasn't until he made a little movement now that the lady thought he was about to answer, and looked gently into his eyes, waiting for his answer.

If you only look at the appearance and demeanor, Shinohara's mother really gives people the impression that she is quite easy to talk to.

However, Hirakawa Zhewen, who has known the real situation for a long time, has already made a choice.

He chooses to—

"Mrs. Shinohara..."

Starting with a soft salutation, Hirakawa Zhewen opened and closed his lips and teeth, and a mysterious and magical spell, like the water vapor of tea floating in the air, lightly occupied this unusually quiet living room.

"You don't want to..."

The voice fell, and in an instant, the autumn courtyard and the outdoor wind seemed to stop for a while, time also stopped in an instant, and everything condensed.

Shinohara's mother's gentle demeanor froze.

In the living room, there was no sound.

There were only two teacups left on the table, emitting dense water vapor.

……

Hirakawa Tetsuwen exhaled lightly.

He looked at Shinohara's mother in his field of vision. Under the action of the system, the young lady's eyes were blank, her expression was frozen, and she was motionless, like a puppet waiting to be given instructions.

However, the exquisite kimono and noble aura, even at this time, give people a feeling that they cannot be approached from a distance.

"Sorry, offended."

Hirakawa Tetsubun bowed his head after just one glance, expressing his apology.

Using the system this time today can be said to be the most willful he has ever done.

It is different from the legitimacy he held in the past, this time—because he is about to resign, and Shiori Shinohara’s affairs must be handled anyway—just because of this, out of personal respect for Shiori Shinohara A system used for emotions.

Pretty bad.

Moreover, if you think about it, because of the relationship between him and Shiori Shinohara, Shinohara's mother who is waiting in front of him to give orders...

The relationship is inevitably a little subtle.

"Sorry." Thinking of this, Tetsufumi Hirakawa apologized again full of apology.

Of course, even though I felt sorry for Shinohara's mother, it was impossible to stop her actions already.

Hirakawa Tetsuwen stared at the teacup in front of him, thought for a moment, opened his mouth, and gave the order.

"Please, once again, listen carefully and consider Shinohara-san's wish not to quit the performance club."

……

"Wow—"

In the corridor, leaning against the wall, Shiori Shinohara, who was thinking about something with her head down, heard the sound of the wooden door next to her being pulled open.

She raised her head and looked towards the door.

The person who appeared was Hirakawa Tetsufumi.

Then, after discovering her location, the teacher looked at her with a hint of apology.

Shinohara Shiori responded to the teacher's gaze with unknown emotions.

Sorry... failed?
As soon as this thought arose in my heart, I heard his words wafting into my ears.

"Xiaoyuan-san, it's over, now, go in and talk to your mother."

"..."

Very familiar words, just like those at that time, speaking of an agreement, so let her walk into the living room and tell her mother her wish.

This time again.

Why, though, with an apology?

Shinohara Shiori didn't have time to think about it.

"...Thank you Hirakawa-sensei."

"It's okay, please go."

Answer softly.

……

"Tap tap."

With the sound of light footsteps stepping on the tatami, Shiori Shinohara walked into the living room again.

Her mother was still kneeling at the table, waiting for her arrival with a gentle posture.

She stepped forward, pressed the folds of her skirt, and knelt down opposite her mother.

"..."

There was a moment of silence between the two, and then.

"Mother, Shiori is back." Shinohara Shiori lowered her head and spoke first.

Her mother looked away from the teacup.

"Yes, Shiori."

"..."

"..."

"Shiori wants to tell you..."

"You don't want to quit the playing club, do you? I thought about it, Shiori, just decide for yourself."

"..."

"Why, don't you want to?" Seeing that she didn't respond, he asked.

"...No, no." Shinohara Shiori immediately shook his head after regaining consciousness, "Shiori is willing."

"That's it."

"Ah."

……

It is still like this, it can be said that it is a dreamlike scene.

Shiori Shinohara got up and walked towards the door, thinking about her mother's reaction, even though it was the second time she had witnessed it, as expected, such a scene was still surprising.

As a mother's daughter, no one knows better than her how difficult it is to change a mother's wishes.

It can be said that as long as it is the decision she has already made, it will absolutely, absolutely not change.

In the end, the only two exceptions were all because of her teacher.

What method was used?To be able to make her mother change her mind so easily.

Can not help but be curious.

"Xiaoyuan-san, how are you doing?"

When he walked out of the living room, he heard concerned inquiries.

Shiori Shinohara, who lowered her head in thought, raised her face.

"already solved."

"Well, that's it, that's good."

Although after making up his mind to use the system, the result is already doomed, but until now, after getting the exact answer from Shiori Shinohara, Tetsufumi Hirakawa still felt a burst of relief.

Or maybe... relief?
It's all... over.

Feeling complicated in his heart, then, under Shiori Shinohara's gaze, Tetsubun Hirakawa raised his spirits and smiled slightly.

"So, that's it? I'll take my leave."

"Yes." Shinohara Shiori nodded.

She stepped forward, walked ahead, and led Hirakawa Zhewen to the door.

The sound of staggered footsteps echoed in the huge house, extending towards the door step by step.

There was no communication between the two, and they were silent.

until the door.

"Xiaoyuan-san, goodbye."

The oncoming sky was already very dim.

Hirakawa Tetsubun glanced at the gray sky, stopped at the door, turned around, and said goodbye to Shinohara Shiori.

Then, in the dim light, he saw the silent Shiori Shinohara, with a somewhat... puzzled expression on his face.

"Huh? What's the matter?" Hirakawa Zhewen asked at the right time.

Shinohara Shiori stared at him, her eyes collided, as if she wanted to see through him.

"Mr. Hirakawa, why?"

A moment later, in an inexplicable premonition—if you don't ask, it will be too late—in such an inexplicable premonition, Shiori Shinohara chose to ask.

"Well, what why?"

"—Why do you want me to return to the wind section?"

"This one……"

"Obviously, it doesn't matter anymore."

"..."

During the girl's questioning, Tetsufumi Hirakawa averted his gaze,

"Ah...how should I say it?"

"..."

Shinohara Shiori waited for his reply.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa, who hadn't spoken for a long time, finally shifted his averted gaze to Shiori Shinohara after a long, helpless sigh that followed the autumn wind in the evening.

"Well...it's this time, indeed, it's better to be clear."

Start with this.

"Actually, Shinohara-san, as for me, teacher, I'm about to resign soon."

"Immediately means...tomorrow."

"After tomorrow's Moriya School Festival ends, I will resign from Moriya."

"So, I thought... Didn't Shinohara-san say that before, because she was disappointed in me, she decided to quit the playing club."

"I understand Shinohara-san's determination to insist on playing music. Because of this, I don't want to see you decide to give up because of me."

"Besides, I'm about to resign, and there's no need for Shinohara-san to give up because of me."

"It's my fault in itself, and I don't want to affect you like this again."

"So, before I officially leave tomorrow, I want Shinohara-san to stop quitting the performance department. In this way, I can leave my job with peace of mind."

"Ha... I also know that this idea of ​​resigning for my own peace of mind is really too selfish."

"To be honest, today is the most capricious I've been in a long time."

"Arbitrariness is...forget it, I won't say much about this."

The undissipated emotion towards Shiori Shinohara forced him to act against his previous principles.

Only this time, absolutely, he's using the system for his own personal gain.

But, if he didn't do this, he really couldn't let Shiori Shinohara go, and this girl gave up her favorite wind instrument because of him, so he definitely couldn't just leave with peace of mind.

"As for why you resigned..."

"The reason for this is quite complicated."

"In short, I feel that I am no longer suitable to continue to be a teacher."

"That's all."

"Anyway, that's how it is. Tomorrow is the time to officially resign."

"Xiaoyuan-san, goodbye."

"..."

Footsteps sounded, and they walked away, but soon, they turned back.

"By the way... After thinking about it, at the end of the day, let's make it clear."

"About the previous matter, the matter between me and Shinohara-san..."

"It is absolutely impossible between teachers and students. I will not change this idea."

"But there is no doubt that as an adult, as a teacher, I failed to make the right choice in time, and I failed to successfully refuse, which is obviously my fault."

"It's even more so when I leave without saying goodbye."

"Shinohara... no, Shiori, allow me to call you that for the last time. I'm sorry, although the apology is useless, it is indeed my fault, sorry."

"However, if there is anything you can't solve in the future, please feel free to come to me."

"I will do my best to help you solve it, this is my promise to you."

"That's all I want to say. Goodbye for real this time, Shinohara-san."

"Goodbye."

"..."

Under the autumn sky, in the dim light, the voice of a teacher named Hirakawa Tetsufumi, accompanied by the autumn wind, lingered for a long time.

Only Shiori Shinohara was left standing alone at the door.

……

……

……

Shiori Shinohara had already forgotten how she returned to the room and how she came to the next day.

After coming to the school, Teacher Xiaoli found her and welcomed her happily not to quit the playing department.

Then, in an atmosphere where hilarity and parting coexisted, the farewell party of the performance department ended.

The third grader retired from the performance club.

And... Teacher Hirakawa.

It was not he himself who told them the news of Mr. Hirakawa's resignation, but Mr. Ogasa relayed it on his behalf.

For the rest, Shinohara Shiori didn't have the energy to read other people's reactions.

She only remembered that after the farewell party, she walked out of the concert hall and walked back to the classroom of Class A of the second year.

And on the way, Yu Gongye with red eyes found her.

Can't remember what she said, she was dragged back to the classroom by Yu Gongye.

When she stood at the door, she could feel the sad atmosphere of parting in the classroom.

Several sensual girls have already cried out.

As for why...

You can see it when you walk into the classroom.

On the blackboard decorated with various school festival decorations, there are two lines of small characters in the empty space filled with various graffiti.

The Chinese teacher, using beautiful fonts, wrote stroke by stroke:

"I'm very happy to be the teacher of all of you, and I'm sorry to explain the situation here: In the future, due to various reasons, I will leave my job and I will not be able to continue to be your teacher. I'm sorry."

"—Afraid to say goodbye to Hirakawa in person, stay."

This is the last message Hirakawa Tetsufumi left before leaving.

(End of this chapter)