NEET Received A Dating Sim System Part 1 (ch.1-200)

Chapter 196 - Friend's Younger Sister

Seiji recalled Rika Amami previously mentioning that Peach-sensei had only developed androphobia after meeting with an incident during college.

Shouhei Hirai was Peach-sensei's college classmate.

In that case, was this guy the culprit behind Sensei's androphobia?

It seemed possible...

But the question was just exactly what could have happened?

Seiji thought of two methods for obtaining the answer.

The first would be to wait for Peach-sensei to wake up and ask her directly about it.

The second would be to call Rika Amami, the confectionery store owner, right now.

But if he asked for the answer, that would mean he was getting involved in this matter.

He respected Sensei, got along quite well with her, and was willing to assist her. But still, they had known each other for a short time. For him to interfere just like this... was it really appropriate?

After consideration, Seiji felt that it wasn't.

He decided to ask Sensei about it in an indirect manner after she woke up. If she wanted his assistance, then he would help out to the best of his ability. If she didn't want to talk about it, then he wouldn't pry any further... that was what he ended up deciding.

At that moment someone spoke up. "Are you thinking about how you can help her?"

It was Kaede.

The blonde-haired beauty was smiling widely as she looked at the boy.

"No... I don't even know what the situation is." Seiji shook his head. "If she tells me what's going on after she wakes up, and asks for my help, of course I'll help her. But... she hasn't known me for all that long, so it's quite possible that she won't do that."

"Oh..." Kaede blinked. "You're so gentlemanly."

"Does this count as being gentlemanly?"

"Yep, from my perspective it sure does. You're willing to help women, but you're not overly interfering in their lives and respect their privacy." Kaede looked searchingly at his face. "That's what makes a really great man."

Seiji suddenly received heavy cannon fire!

His face reddened as he coughed awkwardly.

"You're being exaggerated with your praise, Juumonji-sensei. I was merely doing what a normal person would."

Kaede smiled at him in response.

After a momentary silence.

"Have a cup of tea, Haruta-kun."

The blonde-haired beauty brought out a new teacup from the cabinet and poured some tea for him.

"Thank you." Seiji accepted the teacup from her.

Kaede also refilled her own cup and slowly began sipping tea again.

Seiji also took a sip of the tea, inwardly noting that it was the perfect temperature, before looking back at her.

Kaede Juumonji, the mafia family missus... Honestly, he was clueless on how he should deal with or act around her.

The two of them had a rather subtle relationship. They weren't exactly friends, but if they became friends, it seemed...

He suddenly recalled Yukari Asamiya.

Seiji had rejected Yukari's confession but told her that they could begin by being friends. While this seemed like a polite rejection, Yukari seemed to accept starting as friends... or at least Seiji felt she did.