Chapitre 1988: Long Game

Having decided to face whatever Ichihara Jun will be bringing later, I opted not to answer Ichihara-san regarding the cancellation of Koharu-chan’s lesson today.

It confused her, of course. Her troubled eyes stared at me, inquiring about what was in my head.

As a response, I simply smiled at her and walked over to Koharu-chan after taking my shoes off.

The girl was also looking pitiful. On the one hand, she probably liked to continue with the lesson but on the other hand, she didn't want to trouble me and her mother.

I patted the girl’s head, giving her a sense of assurance.

“Koharu-chan. I understand where your mother is coming from. However, I believe you need my teaching more than ever. You're hoping to knock that guy out someday, right?”