As soon as class ended, Miyano quickly put away her bag and was about to walk out of the classroom. However, a large group of people surrounded the classroom door and blocked her way. She frowned and took the lead to squeeze through the crowd and then walked toward the teacher's office.

When she passed by the teachers who were leaving, her heart would involuntarily beat faster, as if she had done something wrong.

Only when she entered the office and found Kota Aizawa alone did she relax.

She knocked on the door with a bright smile. After the black-haired teacher gestured for her to come in, she happily stood aside and waited for Kota Aizawa to finish packing.

"What are you happy about?"

Kota Aizawa glanced at the smiling girl and finished correcting the last problem child's homework with his left hand.

"I was playing a game just now. I met a lot of teachers on the way and I was so nervous."

Every time Kota Aizawa asked her, she would open up and describe her childishly.

"Teacher Mike also gave me a strange look, which made me feel a little guilty for doing something wrong.

Miyano Shun recalled Breathant Mac's meaningful look and patted her chest.

"… Don't mind him."

Kota Aizawa didn't want to know how he was misunderstood by his blonde friend. Anyway, he had explained everything that needed to be explained.

"And there were a lot of people in front of the classroom just now, it seemed like they were here to spy on the enemy."

"…"

"It was like that before, don't worry too much."

Kota Aizawa, who had been spied on in the past, responded calmly.

The two of them walked out of the school together, maintaining a polite distance. Most of the time, it was the girl who talked about class matters, and the man would occasionally respond.

She liked this atmosphere very much, it was especially comforting to have someone accompany her.

Tonight's dinner was just the two of them.

Just like yesterday, she made a few dishes and miso soup. The two of them were very focused on eating. The girl's face always looked very happy when she was able to eat a full meal. Occasionally, the man would smile faintly because of this expression.

After eating and drinking, one would feel very sleepy. Miyano Shun covered her mouth and yawned, there were some tears in the corner of her eyes.

Kota Aizawa got up to clear the dishes, Miyano Shun also got up and immediately helped.

"Leave it there first, I'll wash it."

Kota Aizawa turned on the tap.

"Teacher, you should go out. The wound can't get wet."

Miyano Shun got behind Kota Aizawa and gently pushed the man.

Kota Aizawa, who was pushed out of the kitchen by this gentle protest, looked at the girl. Her stubbornness was a little stubborn, but not that strong. With only his left hand that he could use, he compromised.

The feeling of touching his back just now reminded him of the time when the girl ran away with him in USJ.

He stood at the kitchen door and watched the girl wash the dishes. Her blue-green eyes suddenly looked at him, and she took a cloth and put it on his left hand.

"The teacher's gaze seemed to be saying 'Let me help.'

In fact, that gaze made Miyano Shun's hands pause as she washed the dishes. She smiled and said, "So I'll have to trouble you to clean the table.

"

Kota Aizawa went to wipe the table obediently.

Oh … I'm so nervous …

She quickly washed the dishes. She didn't know why Kota Aizawa's heart was beating so fast when he looked at her. She couldn't even do the things that she usually did well.

She adjusted her mind and hid her unnatural feelings. She went out to pick up her bag and prepared to leave.

"I'll send you back."

"

She just hid it for a while, but this sentence made her go back to her original state. She said in surprise, "No!

I can go back by myself!

"

Kota Aizawa obviously didn't accept her refusal. He walked out of the house and said, "Go??!

Miyano Shun wanted to say something but stopped. She knew that she couldn't stop Kota Aizawa. She looked at the dispirited man and asked curiously, "… Why are you suddenly sending me home?

"

"It's late, it's not safe."

He said lightly.

She was a little confused and said blankly, "Yesterday and today were about the same time, right?

"

Kota Aizawa paused and said, "… Yesterday there was Mike, but today there isn't."

"

The girl was even more confused. "What does it have to do with Mike?

"

"… You're not in good spirits today."

He calmly changed the topic.

Miyano was instantly shocked. He instantly recalled the state of his class the entire day. Although he was not in good spirits, he still managed to hold on until the end of every class. Only then did he say confidently, "I didn't sleep at all in class!

"Good.

"Well, that's great."

Miyano Shun's grades were not bad. She was first in the school for three years in a row. After entering high school, she was also one of the best in class. Her grades had always been good.

"… Although I don't understand the reason why the teacher sent me home, I'm very happy."

"

Kota Aizawa looked at the honest girl. She looked at him with her blue-green eyes.

The next second, she looked away and said embarrassedly, "I think I'll become more and more dependent on the teacher. This won't do. I have to pull myself together."

"

Although she said such strong words, her tone was a little lonely.

"Why?"

"

"Because … it will cause trouble for the teacher?"

"

That was the feeling.

Ever since the first time they met, she had always been grateful for any help she received, but she was also unwilling to accept too many good intentions. She was unexpectedly sensible, but she still wanted to rely on others. Every time she accidentally took a step forward, she would always silently retreat with an apologetic look on her face.

This kind of caution, this kind of fear of causing trouble for others.

A child of this age should not be like this.

"If you don't want to rely on me too much, take care of yourself."

"

Kota Aizawa looked down at the girl who was at a loss. Every word he said was what she was thinking.

"Eat your fill. Sleep early. You can ask me about scholarships. Remember to exercise and perform well at sports festivals."

"

Miyano Shun rubbed her eyes. She did not know what the happy and sour feeling in her heart was. Since she was ten years old, she had always taken care of herself. She carried everything by herself and made every decision by herself. She felt that she should 'take care of herself' well.

"Being independent is a good thing. However, if you encounter something you can't solve, come to me for help, okay?"

He looked at the girl whose eyes were a little moist. An indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.

"… Okay."

It took her a lot of effort to resist the sour feeling in her heart. She obediently took out her phone and let Kota Aizawa enter his number.

Perhaps the first time they met, the girl left a deep impression on him. So after she entered the school, Kota Aizawa always paid more attention to her than the others.

The girl came from an incomplete family. Both her parents were dead, and after being adopted by her relatives, she wasn't well taken care of. She had short, uneven hair, fair skin, and slender limbs. If it weren't for her pair of blue-green eyes that were always bright and full of vigor, Xiangze Xiaotai would even label her as unhealthy.

As a teacher, it was his duty to pay more attention to students with such a special background. However, he did not need to worry about the girl's performance at all. Except for her poor physical fitness, she had her own ideas about combat training. Because she knew her own shortcomings, she knew how to find a suitable combat style for herself. He did not need to worry about her academic studies. No matter whether it was a big exam or a small exam, she always maintained a stable position in the top five.

Compared to other people of the same age, that kind of understanding made her stand out.

Then, after the USJ attack, he was even more surprised to find that the petite body had unexpected courage.

He had long forgotten what it was like to face an enemy for the first time, but a fifteen-year-old girl faced a situation where she was about to be killed for the first time. Even so, she still took him to escape. Her trembling hands hugged him tightly.

That took a lot of courage.

Even if he really wanted to push her away to a safe place at that time, could he protect her after pushing her away when there was nothing he could do?

The second the collapsed hand was about to touch the girl, his heart seemed to stop. He subconsciously reached out and hugged the girl. If he wanted to die, let him die.

Then Ormet appeared. He withdrew his hand after making sure it was safe. The girl's hands were still in shock.

As a teacher, he failed to protect his student. As a hero, he failed to stop the enemy's plan. She was almost hurt.

The girl obediently accepted the scolding. She also understood her mistake and shed tears.

Seeing that crying face, he couldn't help but reach out and rub the girl's head. Then, he invited her to dinner.

Although the shopping at the supermarket and Mike's visit were completely unexpected, he could see that the girl liked the feeling of being accompanied. On one hand, she carefully expressed her happiness, but on the other hand, she didn't want to cause trouble for him.

… He actually felt that the girl could rely on others a little more. She was already very independent.

However, not eating lunch wasn't considered independence.

During lunch time, he unexpectedly discovered her stubborn temper, and he always seemed to compromise.

The two of them had a quiet but heartwarming dinner. He secretly caught a glimpse of the blissful look on the girl's face as she ate. To be honest, that was a scene that would make even him smile. That gentle protest was like a cat's paw gently scratching his heart.

The way she suppressed her concern for him was heartbreaking. The way she obediently took out the phone for him was cute and docile.

… He could rely on her more in the future.