Can I Still Be Your Heroine Even Though I'm Your Teacher?-Chapter 4Volume 2 .2 - Reflections in the Evening Calm

Reflections in the Evening Calm 2

“Wait, stop! I’m Tōmi Rei today, so any other name is off-limits.”

“It feels weird to call you Tōmi-san.”

“Then, just Rei is fine. That’s not much different, right?”

Tenjō-san casually granted me permission to call her by her first name.

I’m not accustomed enough to dealing with beautiful older women to casually call her Reiyu without any honorifics.

“Then, Rei-san, I’ll get ready right away.”

“Okay, I’ll be waiting in the car parked in front of the apartment.”

This unexpected turn of events almost made me unable to suppress the grin on my face.

In a rush, I threw my wallet, smartphone, keys, towel, and whatever else I could think of into my backpack.

Remember, Nishiki Yuunagi, it’s all about momentum.

Hesitation is defeat.

Once you’ve decided to go for it, enjoy it with all your heart and without fear.

Huh, I’m a rare man who values neighborhood relationships these days.

***

The car accelerates smoothly and enters the highway.

Perhaps because the Golden Week holiday had just passed, the traffic was relatively light.

The car carrying us moved smoothly on the road.

Despite the speed, the ride was extremely comfortable.

The lively talk and the nice music selection on the radio inside the car also greatly elevate my mood.

“Sensei.”

“Don’t use that title.”

I corrected myself while pretending to be calm.

“Rei-san, you’re really good at driving, aren’t you?”

I was impressed as I sat in the passenger seat.

It’s surprising that she drives normally.

“I drive sometimes when I go on trips or return home.”

“I thought you’d be more on edge, so this is a nice surprise in a good way.”

“I’m an adult who properly follows the law.”

Rei-san seemed proud.

Her implication seemed to reference the nature of our relationship, which made me chuckle.

Her outfit today was summer-like. A sleeveless top with comfortable pants—a simple yet effective style that fully showcased Tenjō Reiyu’s appearances.

Her slender white arms gripping the steering wheel were dazzling.

“The sunlight is strong, so feel free to adjust the air conditioner if it gets too hot.”

“I’ll be careful not to heat up any further.”

Even though we hadn’t reached our destination yet, my heart was quietly racing.

Thinking about it calmly, isn’t this essentially a date?

We had coincidentally met at the local supermarket before and walked home together, but this time I was properly invited out.

It was a completely spur of the moment invitation, but all is well that ends well.

Yeah, it’s a date. I’d like to say it’s a date.

“But why did you suddenly decide to go to the sea?”

“I just like looking at the sea, and I was in the mood for it today.”

She serves as the advisor for the swim team, so it seems she really likes water.

“Hey, are you hungry? Let’s take a short break at the next service area.”

“I agree.”

“By the way, why are there so many oddly shaped buildings along the highway?”

Rei-san casually tossed out a rather risky question, intending it to be light chit-chat.

“Oh, those are love hotels.”

“Wha, really!?”

She tensed up, her surprise causing the car to sway slightly.

Oops, discussing this kind of topic while driving seems dangerous.

“O-Oh, I see~”

“Interested?”

“Wrong! It’s just that I occasionally see buildings that look like castles or are strangely flashy, and I wondered what they were…”

Rei-san hurriedly explained herself.

The innocuous buildings she had been glancing at had taken on a new meaning now that she knew they were places for intimate encounters, slightly altering the meaning of a once ordinary landscape.

” … “

” … “

Maybe I had misjudged the choice of topic, so the conversation stalled.

Glancing sideways at her, I saw her face turn red as she pursed her lips tightly.

“Well, let’s avoid this kind of topic. I’m not very knowledgeable about it.”

“I’m sorry for responding so seriously too.”

“Anyway, shall we take a short rest?”

“A short rest!?”

I exclaimed in surprise, and she gave me a puzzled look.

As Rei-san steered the car into the service area, I reluctantly explained that I had misunderstood taking ‘a short rest’ for something else.

“Yuunagi-kun, you pervert!”

Yes, I can’t deny it. I’m at an age where I’m very curious about it.

***

After safely parking the car, she stepped out and removed her sunglasses.

“Phew—safe driving all the way here! That’s good!”

She stretched her arms high, did a big backstretch, and twisted her waist to loosen up her body.

She really has a great figure. I can’t help but admire her.

“Sorry for making you drive alone. I could take turns with you if I had my license.”

“You can take your time getting it once you’re in college.”

“Let’s go for a drive again then.”

“…Sure.”

“Rei-san?”

I felt a slight sense of discomfort in that short pause.

“Well, driving makes you hungry. There are so many places to eat here, it’s hard to choose.”

“I guess we eat whatever we like?”

After a restroom break, we browsed the stores.

“You crave something sweet when you’re tired, right? Let’s start with soft-serve ice cream.”

I bought two servings of soft-serve ice cream and ate them on the spot.

“Mmm~ It’s cold and the flavor is strong.”

“I haven’t had this in a while, but it’s really delicious.”

“Eating it outside feels the best.”

“You’ve been in high spirits all day, huh?”

My neighbor never stops smiling.

“Is that so?”

“I just have that feeling.”

“It’s a day trip. Why wouldn’t I be excited? Or did you get carsick?”

“I’m fine. It was just a misunderstanding.”

I took a big bite of my soft serve.

She licked hers, savoring the taste.

“What should we do next?”

“I want yakisoba and meat skewers too.”

“Hearty food like that tastes incredibly good when you eat it in moments like this.”

“I know what you mean. Just looking at it makes me hungry. It’s dangerous.”

“You’re still young, so it’s fine.”

“Rei-san, you were gobbling up the fried chicken I made the other day.”

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“It wasn’t gobbling, more like nibbling. It was delicious, after all.”

“I’ll happily make it for you anytime if you like it.”

Anytime, I’d gladly show off and even improve my cooking skills for this person.