"Do you still need me to tutor you with these grades?"
In the living room, Hakuto looked at the test papers on the table, which were from Ichika to Itsuki.
The grades of the five girls weren't exactly top-tier, but they were at an average level in the class, at least they didn't have to worry about failing the most basic exams.
It was hard to imagine that just a few months ago, these five girls had an average score of less than 25.
However, it seemed that Hakuto's purpose for being here wasn't to tutor their studies...
As Hakuto was lost in thought, Nino suddenly leaped past him for some unknown reason.
"Itsuki! Why are you stealing my breakfast?!"
"Who stole it? It's just that you're eating too slowly, Nino."
The two of them started chasing and playing in the living room, with Nino chasing after Itsuki.
While running, they accidentally kicked over Miku's drink and knocked over the game of "Three Kingdoms" that Yotsuba had just set up.
"My soda... Nino!"
"Hey, hey, hey Σ(ﾟдﾟlll)? I just set up my "Three Kingdoms" game!"
Hakuto sat on the couch, watching his students running back and forth in front of him, frowning for a moment.
Wait... how is there a "Three Kingdoms" game here?! As expected, it's all "Three Kingdoms" fault!
At this moment, Ichika, who had been idle, elbowed Hakuto and asked with a curious look on her face.
"So, what's the plan? Who are you targeting?"
"Huh?"
"Don't play dumb, you know what I'm talking about."
Of course, Hakuto knew what Ichika was referring to, but how could he admit that there were already two people at home?
Hakuto didn't speak, as he didn't know what to say.
Although he had come to gauge their attitudes, he had mentally prepared for both Nao and Ginko, not to mention the five sisters!
When Ichika saw Hakuto wasn't speaking, she thought he was hesitating, so she continued.
"I'll give you a secret: I can't say much about others, but Nino has already decided on you for life..."
Hakuto shook his head. "No one has decided on anyone... but I guess I'm not in a position to say that."
Hakuto truly wasn't in a position to say that. If he could think this way, then he should just go and live a pure love life.
He wouldn't have come here, and he would only choose between Nao and Ginko, after all, as he had said, no one has decided on anyone.
"If I only had to choose one..." Hakuto sighed. This harem thing wasn't as easy as it seemed!
But when Ichika heard this, she thought Hakuto was hesitating about which of the five sisters to choose.
This surprised Ichika. She thought Hakuto wasn't the type of person who'd be interested in pure love and opening a harem would be easy for him.
But now, it doesn't seem to be the case.
Ichika paused for a moment. If Hakuto really had to choose one, then it was fine, though it might mean a few more heartbroken girls at night.
"By the way, Ichika, don't you have any schedules recently?"
"I just went for an audition yesterday for the second female role in a horror movie, still waiting for the notice." Ichika waved her hand.
"Also, thanks for giving me the lead role."
"That's no need to thank me. I just provided you with a platform. You could've fought for it on your own."
Yes, Hakuto didn't think he had done much. He only gave Ichika a shortcut.
Ichika glanced at Hakuto beside her and realized that he really didn't seem to care much about it. Perhaps to him, it was just a small favor.
"Nino, stop chasing. Is it really worth it for a meat bun?"
"Ahhh! My "Three Kingdoms" game!"
"Huh? Yotsuba, why are you making trouble again?"
"My matcha soda..."
Hakuto sighed as he watched the four of them still not calming down, and casually grabbed Yotsuba's bunny ear headband.
Yotsuba: (●—●)??!!
"Alright, stop for a moment. It's just breakfast. I'll make more at noon if needed."
Nino stopped chasing when she heard Hakuto speak.
Miku did the same. She went to the fridge to get another bottle of matcha soda and sat back down.
But Yotsuba was different.
"I understand the logic, but... Shiratori, why did you grab me?"
Cough cough... Hakuto smiled awkwardly and then let go of Yotsuba.
Ichika shook her head. When did someone from outside the family start calling the shots, and even had the most authority in the household?
"Shiratori! Shiratori! Let's play "Three Kingdoms"!"
After Hakuto released Yotsuba, she eagerly grabbed the "Three Kingdoms" game.
"Wait a bit, we still have something serious to do."
"Huh? Serious business? Is it extra tutoring?"
"Do we still need tutoring with our current grades?" Nino frowned.
"We still have much to learn..." Miku countered.
"Miku is right, but since your grades have improved so quickly, I'll have to change my teaching method."
"How will it change?"
Hakuto smiled. Finally, things were developing the way he had imagined!
He pretended to think for a moment and then said, "How about this... quick-fire questions, whoever answers correctly can ask me a question, and I will answer anything!"
Nino:?! Can we ask anything for free?
The five sisters' current level was still at the stage where Hakuto had been tutoring them a few months ago, when they were getting paid for his help.
They didn't realize that Hakuto had changed, but not realizing it was one thing. Whether or not to participate in the activity was another.
The moment Hakuto finished speaking, the five sisters immediately sat in a row in front of him.
"Although... I'm not really on board with this teaching method, but since you're the teacher, it's up to you."
"Can we ask anything?"
"Silly Yotsuba, didn't you hear Shiratori say 'anything goes'?"
"Shiratori... slap me..."
Looking at the reactions of the five sisters, Hakuto nodded in satisfaction. This was the kind of result he wanted, this kind of positive energy!
Hakuto couldn't help but laugh out loud. After all, my charm is still as strong as ever, hahaha~
"Why are you making such a lewd face? Aren't you going to ask the questions?"
Cough cough...
Hakuto cleared his throat. His purpose for doing this was simple!
The five sisters surely had things they were hiding in their hearts but couldn't say, and this activity was meant to get them to express those feelings.
The things they usually didn't dare to ask, the things they were embarrassed to ask, this time—everything would come out!
Hakuto would also use these questions to gauge the attitudes of the five sisters, making it easier for his next move.
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