The Sword Deity in Tokyo

Chapter 54: Finally Escaping Poverty

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

Sena Nagayama let out a sigh secretly upon seeing Kazuki’s expression as it was indeed a difficult task. After all, even if he really wanted the pay, it would still depend on the cooperation of Harunaka and her sisters.

Hopefully, it’ll have some effect. Sena Nagayama had high hopes for Kazuki.

After thinking, she continued, “Do you have any objections to the other terms and conditions?” Her expression turned serious, and she looked at Kimura earnestly, “Kimura-Kun, we can discuss and make compromises for the other terms. However, there will be no compromise for the first one.”

The first condition was that there would be no unsolicited relationships with the Furuhashi sisters, or any attempts to woo them using his position as a private tutor.

This was something that was utterly forbidden.

This was also the reason why Furuhashi Harashin never hired any male private tutors. Those mature men had their own way of wooing young girls, not only conning them of their money but also their bodies. Such matters were not something that had never been reported by the news.

Regarding this term, Kazuki naturally had no objections, and so he nodded, “No worries, Miss Nagayama. I’m not interested in them.”

Sena Nagayama raised her eyebrows, “My four nieces are all so pretty, are you sure you’re not interested?”

“No.” Kazuki calmly shook his head, “I’ve planned my own life. I don’t intend on being in any romantic relationships during my high school and university years. While the Furuhashi sisters may have other fortes, but their knowledge, to put it bluntly, is completely lacking. However pretty they may be, without culture and knowledge, they’re only four empty vases. Isn’t this the reason why you and Director Furuhashi frequently look for private tutors for them? Is it not to improve their culture, enrich their foundation, and make them more knowledgeable?”

Kazuki knew that these words might anger Sena Nagayama, but he said that to give her peace of mind.

Since the first condition restricted romantic relationships and physical contact, criticizing the Furuhashi sisters would be the best way to gain Sena Nagayama’s trust.

If Sena Nagayama were around her twenties, he would not have said those words. However, since she was the aunt of the sisters, which meant that she was probably around her forties. In addition to that, she had a dignified aura around her that spoke of elegance and good temper. As such, he was confident that she would not mind his word.

Of course, his words also reflected how he truly felt about it as well.

As predicted, Sena Nagayama smiled,” You’re right. If Harunaka and her sisters continue with their studies like this, they’ll be nothing but flower vases in the future and wouldn’t even be upper-class ladies. Even if they could live comfortably for the rest of their lives, it wouldn’t be an inspiring life. While the Furuhashi family has its own enterprise, they still require training so that they won’t be looked down upon in the future. So they might as well work for it now.”

In actual fact, it was her brother-in-law who added the first condition. She had agreed to it beforehand, but looking at Kazuki now, she felt that it was not a bad thing if one of the sisters were to date him.

Since Furuhashi Harashin was content with his current business situation, he was now more focused on his daughters’ lives. He was not the kind who would marry them into a wealthy family just to further his business.

With mild investigation from Furuhashi Harashin on the boys his daughters liked, he would not forbid them from dating as long as the boys were not useless.

Yet, now they were looking for a private tutor whose main objective was to teach. It was only natural that he would prevent any relationships beyond friendship between his daughters and the private tutor.

However, Sena Nagayama was very pleased with Kazuki for he was an outstanding student who already set half a foot in the University of Tokyo. He was a boy of high standards.

Now that she has noticed him, why will she let other girls get him first?

However, such matters of the heart could only let nature take its course. She would not interfere with love because long-lasting relationships would only occur through naturally-developed feelings.

Afterward, Sena Nagayama confirmed the agreement with Kazuki and made a move. Before leaving, she told him that she would let him sign the contract papers tomorrow.

Sena Nagayama wanted to discuss it with Harunaka and her sisters, but their results spoke for themselves. She was already being very kind to them by refraining from beating them up once she saw their results.

On the other hand, Kazuki was estimating his pay.

According to Sena Nagayama, he would have two-hour tuition sessions with the Furuhashi sisters every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

If it were 2000 yen per hour per person, it would be 8000 yen for the four of them, meaning that he would get 16000 yen each session. Assuming it would be four weeks per month, his average monthly wage would be about 320,000 yen.

Converted to Huaxia’s currency, it would be about 20,000 yuan per month.

320,000 yen per month in addition to the seating and accompaniment agreement he had with the sisters in the canteen, he would earn about 370,000 yen per month.

Minus the monthly rent, food bill, and miscellaneous fees, he would still be able to save about 200,000 yen.

Does it seem like he has escaped poverty?

Kazuki let out a sigh involuntarily, the position of a private tutor sure was a lucrative one. Of course, it was because he was tutoring four people at once. It would only be 80,000 yen per month if it were only one person.

However, this money would not be quickly earned since he would probably get fired if the sisters’ results did not improve at all.

After finishing the calculation in his mind and seeing Sena Nagayama out the door, Kazuki stood up and thanked the principal, “Thank you for everything, Principal.”

Endo Etomi shook his hand and showed a gentle smile, “I know about your family’s condition, but your sophomore year is very important. I wouldn’t recommend you to go pick up a part-time job. However, being a private tutor allows you to revise while teaching them. I hope you’ll be the first student of Sakura Kyu Academy to enroll in the University of Tokyo!”

“Principal, the junior year seniors might be able to do that already.”

“Hopefully.” Principal Endo chuckled. He had a feeling that few of them may be able to get into top universities but not into a world-famous University of Tokyo.

Kazuki was his only hope, and he didn’t want money to be his primary concern.

After all, the atmosphere in Sakura Kyu Academy was just starting to change, and there was a long road ahead.

After leaving the principal’s office, Kazuki went to the teachers’ room to talk to Sakura Sensei about the private tutor matter and only returned to the classroom after thanking her.

Although 370,000 yen seemed like a lot, his appetite would increase with the evolvement of his State. Hence, there would never be enough money.

He should have been closer to his colleagues in the Alchemy Department in his past life, or at least he should have memorized a few more alchemy recipes. If he had done so, he could have easily created inedia pills using the materials he had.

One inedia pill could quickly provide enough energy to last him for a month, and he would not have to worry about his big appetite anymore.

Of course, he could also develop it himself, but he would need to spend money to buy ingredients for his research. Moreover, he did not even have enough time in his high school years to do so.

It was still better to focus on his studies and cultivation for now.