Seiji never expected to hear such a request. He was stunned.
"Go on a... date with Peach-sensei?"
"Although it's called a date, it's actually just for you to take her for a walk around school, eat some food, watch some performances, and so on." Rika clasped her hands together.
"Right now, she can't face adult men no matter what. Children and elementary school students are fine, but that won't help cure her phobia. What she needs now is to get used to middle school boys.
You've been working here for a while now, and I feel that your personality and personality are trustworthy. You're also quite capable, and since you're having a school festival, I'd like to ask you to do this for me.
You can be her training partner to get used to middle school boys, and also help her get used to the crowd — killing two birds with one stone. "
Seiji rubbed his chin in contemplation.
"Just walking around during the school festival — how much of an effect will that have on her recovery?"
"I don't know; I just want to try." Rika shrugged. "Are you willing to accept? You're a young boy, and you're taking a strange girl around during the precious school festival? "
"... What will happen if I refuse?"
"Nothing, but we'll have to seriously discuss the matter of authorization and assistance."
Seiji scratched his face in contemplation.
"By the way … what does Sensei think of this suggestion?" He turned to Peach. "Sensei is a stranger to me, so I'm probably a stranger to Sensei as well. Is it really alright to go to a school festival with a stranger?"
Rika also looked at her cousin.
Peach was silent for a long time before she slowly spoke.
"Actually … I'm … a little afraid.
But, I … believe in Rika … and the boys she believes in.
Right now, even though I … can't get married, I can still live.
But, if this continues … I won't be able to draw male characters … I don't want … this … to be my limit! "
She slowly raised her head as she finished her sentence.
Her bangs covered half of her face, but it was enough to tell that she was a foxy beauty, the same type as Rika. Not only that, her beauty was only slightly higher than Rika's, and this was under the condition that her skin was a bit unhealthily fair.
But what shocked Seiji the most was the determination in her words.
That was the determination of a mangaka!
After feeling this determination, Seiji smiled.
"Alright, since Sensei has said so, as a fan, I should support him no matter what."
He turned to Rika.
"I agree to this suggestion!"
Rika also smiled.
"Thank you, Harano-kun."
"You don't have to call Harano now." Seiji then turned to Peach and said, "For a teacher who is brave enough to face her phobia, it would be rude to use a pseudonym again."
"My real name is Haruta Seiji. Due to some reasons, I use the pseudonym Harano Seigo. Madam, you know that."
Peach slightly widened her eyes and looked at her cousin, who smiled and nodded.
"I want to be honest with Teacher and tell him my real name to increase his trust. Uh … But when facing others, I still hope to use a fake name. "
Peach nodded slightly.
"My real name … is Mayuzumi Amami." She said softly and lowered her head, "Please take care of me … Haruta-kun."
"Me too. It's my honor to be able to talk to Sensei. By the way, is it alright if I ask for an autograph now? "
Rika Amami smiled.
"Just give him an autograph, Mayuzumi. This boy is a true otaku."
Mayuzumi signed her name on a piece of paper and gave it to Seiji.
The three of them then discussed the school festival and quickly came to an agreement.
After that, Seiji said goodbye.
"What do you think, Mayuzumi? Isn't this child quite nice?"
"Yeah … there's a … sparkling feeling."
"What kind of feeling is that? Forget it, I think I can understand what you mean. " Rika smiled, "I heard that he was a terrible person before he came to work for me, but I didn't notice it at all. If he really did try his best to change himself, I think he'll be a unique inspiration for you, who wants to change yourself. "
Mayuzumi nodded, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"I'm really looking forward to … our date."
On the way home.
Seiji checked his system and discovered that the [Working] option had given him 4 points.
'The [Working] option pays quite a bit, but it's a pity that I can only use it once a day, and I don't have to work every day.'
After returning home, he immediately began writing in his [Journal]. This time, it took him twenty minutes to write and he received 1 point.
'As expected, the same option gives different points depending on the quality of execution.'
If he wanted to obtain more points, he either had to develop in many different ways and eliminate every option, or he had to focus on developing and improve the quality of execution of certain options.
'Being open and specialized … it's a difficult choice.' Seiji rubbed his chin in contemplation.
'There's no need to make a decision right now; at any rate, I'll do what I can first.'
He eliminated the [Drawing] option as well, and he received another point. The last option was [Singing] and [Dancing] … Fine, I'll stream it.
Flying Fish Who Loves Cats kept refreshing his stream.
'Is he not going to appear today?' She was rather depressed at this thought. 'What kind of streamer is he to disappoint his only viewer? Bad review!'
Right after she said that, a stream with the name "I Only Need One" appeared.
She hurriedly clicked on it and saw the silver-masked boy as expected.
"Hey, beautiful Flying Fish, were you waiting for me?" The boy smiled.
"Who's waiting for you! Hmph! "Flying Fish sent a series of angry emojis to express her dissatisfaction.
"Sorry, I had to work today, so I'm late. As an apology, you can have me sing a song you like, but I can't guarantee that I'll be able to sing it. "
"What's the point of that, idiot!" Flying Fish retorted, but her lips were arcing upwards.
"You can test our compatibility. Perhaps I just happen to know how to sing the song you want?"
"Who wants to do such a test with you? You're so full of yourself!"
"Don't say that — I'm the most handsome boy in class after all ~" The boy made a pose that he thought was handsome.
Flying Fish sent a series of emojis of disdain, but she kept smiling in front of her screen.
"Do you want to choose a song or not, beautiful? If you don't, I'm going to start singing by myself ~ This is your special privilege; is it really good to give it up just like that?"
Flying Fish continued to send emojis of disdain, but she was considering it in her mind.
Suddenly, she had a flash of inspiration and thought of a children's song.
It was a song that she really liked when she was young, but it wasn't a very popular song.
It was called "Snail and Sparrow."
This would definitely be a problem for him.
She typed out the title of the song with some difficulty.
On the other side, Seiji paused in surprise when he saw the title of the song that this kind-hearted netizen typed out.
This wasn't a popular children's song at the time, but he just so happened to know how to sing it, and he was extremely familiar with it.
More accurately, it was a memory left behind by his previous self, and it was very familiar.
He didn't expect to meet someone who was similar to his previous self as a child … He didn't think too much about it. After all, even though this song "Snail and Sparrow" wasn't very popular, it wasn't strange to meet someone online who knew about it.
"I know how to sing it, this … it's a children's song from many years ago, and I happen to be quite familiar with it."
Flying Fish was surprised to hear the boy on her screen say this.
He actually knew about it!?
"It seems that we're quite compatible, beautiful Flying Fish ~" The boy chuckled, then cleared his throat and began to sing.
He still sang quite normally.
However, Flying Fish seemed to be touched by something in her heart, and she listened to him seriously.
For a moment, she felt as if she had returned to her carefree childhood.
Of course, that person was still around during her childhood, but he wasn't as much of a bastard as he became later on.
Why did that person become like that later on? Flying Fish didn't want to think about it anymore; she just silently reminisced about it.
The song ended.
"Alright, beautiful Flying Fish, do you remember your childhood?" The boy seemed to be able to see through the screen as he spoke, "I do remember a little, things from when I was young, how nostalgic …"
Even though it wasn't his own memories, it was still quite emotional as a story, and it also reminded him of his childhood in his previous life.
Both sides of the screen fell silent.
"Alright, now it's time to dance, just like yesterday. You can laugh as much as you want."
The clumsy dance appeared once again, and Flying Fish was able to quickly escape from her memories and obtain a moment of joy.
"I've finished dancing, so this performance ends here. See you tomorrow ~"
"Wait a moment, you're leaving again!? Why aren't you continuing to stream? You won't be able to get an audience like this! "Flying Fish hurriedly typed in a bullet comment.
The silver-masked boy rubbed his chin.
"Just like my streamer's name, I only need one viewer."
"Why!?"
"Hmm … it's a little hard to explain, but let's put it this way …" Seiji was trying to think of a way to fool her.
"I don't really want to be a streamer, I just want … to bring a certain someone a little bit of happiness.
That's because … I've hurt many people in the past.
Even though I've tried my best to change, those who were hurt probably won't be able to accept it so easily.
I don't expect them to accept me, and to be honest, I don't even dare to appear in front of them right now … but I also want to make up for the pain I've caused them in the past.
I know that I'm just consoling myself, but this is all I can do.
As long as there's an audience, I'll perform, and I'll leave after my performance.
It doesn't matter if I'm laughed at, scolded, looked down on, or seen as a clown.
I just want to do this; it's nothing else.
Hey, beautiful Flying Fish, I've probably given you some happiness, haven't I?
"That means it's enough."
The boy smiled sincerely on the screen.
"See you tomorrow if you're free."
And then, the livestream went dark.
Flying Fish Who Loves Cats had a confused expression on her face.
"What's going on, he's just talking to himself …"
But she was a little moved.
A person who had made a mistake would start a livestream and perform a clumsy performance for no other reason than to bring happiness to others.
Even if this was self-consoling and self-righteous.
But it couldn't be denied that this was also a way of seeking redemption.
"… I really want that person to see me."
Even if that person saw me, he probably wouldn't care.
If that person truly regretted his actions, her sister wouldn't chase him out of the family.
She wouldn't be unable to forgive him either.
"Haruta Seiji …" Flying Fish muttered the name that she would never forget or forgive.
"Just rot away in a corner where no one will see you."
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