"Mr. Hirakawa, do I need to hide?"

I don't know what to think, Kuda Moshu suddenly turned around and asked him.

“……”

Hide?

Tetsufumi Hirakawa faced this sudden question, and he didn't know how to answer it for a while.

Is it a joke, or is it serious?

He blinked, staring at the governess in front of him.

I was still thinking about this in my head...... It didn't take long though.

Before he could think of what to answer, Kuda Moshu, who seemed to be very serious, covered his mouth lightly and laughed inexplicably.

First of all, I have to admit that the gentle smile that belongs to this young teacher is really never tired of watching, which is very important, so it is placed in "first".

Secondly, she was really joking.

"Mr. Hirakawa, don't you think this scene is familiar?"

"It's very familiar, indeed."

Tetsufumi Hirakawa, who was staring at Moshu Kuda, also smiled and responded softly.

"When I went to Mr. Kuda's house before, it was such a scene, and I don't know why, Mr. Kuda insisted on letting me hide."

“…… It was a special situation. Kuda Moshu curled her hair a little embarrassedly and explained.

At that time, when I heard at the door that the students had come to visit the patient with a special purpose, I panicked all of a sudden.

As a result, it has confirmed some kind of rumor......

As for that rumor.

Kuda Moki's eyes turned to the door.

"Then this time, Hirakawa-sensei thinks, do I need to hide?" She asked again.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa walked to the entrance and replied.

"Naturally, I want it, and I must remember that the shoes at the door must be hidden. Eat a trench and grow a wisdom. ”

There was no sound behind him, but the appearance of the governess covering her mouth and smiling automatically came to mind.

This is of course a joke, and there is nothing to hide from after all.

Not to mention that there is no such relationship, it is normal for close colleagues to visit each other when they are sick. And even if there is, it won't be hidden or tucked away.

With this in mind, Tetsufumi Hirakawa walked to the entrance again, and when the doorbell rang again, his hand touched the doorknob.

Who is coming?

Not a courier, didn't buy anything.

It's most likely a student.

After all, since he went to Kyoto last Thursday, he has missed several classes. And this morning, I asked Mr. Kuda to help him explain the situation to the students on the line.

After missing class for so long, and learning the news of his illness today, it is normal for students to come to visit.

Anyway, if it's a student, there must be a rainy palace night - only this student knows his address.

As for whether there will be anyone else......

If you have to ask who among the students will come to visit him when he is sick, in addition to the two class presidents, there is no doubt that it must be Shiori Shinohara and Amamiya Night.

Thinking about it, Tetsufumi Hirakawa pressed the doorknob down and pushed it away.

The world outside the door frame, a corner of the sky unfolds in front of you. Below, there are two young girls wearing Moriya's student uniforms.

Black blazer with knee-length checkered skirt. Familiar faces, one dignified and elegant, the other childish and cute.

Among them, the dignified lady bowed politely.

The voice is clear, the words are articulated, and the manners are decent.

"Mr. Hirakawa, when I heard the news of your illness, Shiori and Amamiya-san, on behalf of all the students of Class A of the second year, came to visit. I hope you can recover soon. ”

With a very official statement, he greeted the whole class on behalf of the whole class. And then it's a personal greeting.

Shiori Shinohara stood up and carefully looked at the teacher who had not been seen for a long time at the door.

His eyes were clear, with a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth, and there was still a lazy atmosphere on his body.

It has always been this way, and it has never changed.

The corners of the girl's mouth unconsciously rose slightly.

Spoke again.

"Mr. Hirakawa, long time no see."

The nice sound passed through the damp air and gently tapped the eardrums.

It is too exaggerated to say that they are reunited after a long absence, but after many days, seeing this teacher again and seeing him come back is indeed a little joy that cannot be hidden.

"Shinohara-san."

Tetsufumi Hirakawa spoke, and immediately paused again, glancing at Amamiya Night, who was standing quietly next to Shiori Shinohara - I have to say that this middle two girl is really quiet in front of others.

"And Amamiya-san, hello."

He looked back at Miss Shinohara, whom he hadn't seen for the first time in five days.

"It's true that the teacher hasn't been to school for a few days, but ...... Long time no see? ”

Tetsufumi Hirakawa repeated this statement with a little doubt.

"It's an exaggeration, I haven't been sick for that long, even if you add the time for business trips and vacations, it's only five days."

"The students in the class have been waiting for Mr. Hirakawa to come to class, and the time has become long in anticipation."

Shiori Shinohara smiled, as always, hiding something under the guise of extremely legitimate rhetoric.

Then, she raised her hand, and in her hand was a paper bag with the logo of the fruit on it

"Teacher Hirakawa, this is the heart of the classmates."

Tetsufumi Hirakawa looked at the bag of fruit.

There are also condolences to them.

As a teacher, being remembered by students when they are sick is the greatest recognition. Although the statement of all the members is too beautiful, I have to say that as a teacher, this is what I eat.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa could feel that there was indeed a little happy expression on his face at this moment.

Unable to help but smile, he and Shiori Shinohara glanced at each other with clean eyes, and then, very solemnly, looked at the fruit bag in her hand, and took it with both hands.

"The teacher is very grateful to all the students in the class for their concern."

"I only hope that Mr. Hirakawa can recover soon."

"Actually, it's not that serious, I should be able to go to school tomorrow."

"Well, that's good to hear."

The dignified eldest lady stroked her beautiful long hair and responded with courtesy.

Then, after a few more greetings.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa stood by the door, holding the student's condolences in his hand, intending to say goodbye.

He spoke apologetically.

"Nashinohara-san, Amamiya-san, thank you again for coming to visit the teacher. But because it's not convenient, I won't invite you to come in and sit down, sorry. ”

"Well, it's okay, Mr. Hirakawa, please rest assured." Shiori Shinohara bowed again.

I had expected this to be the outcome, so it didn't matter if I was lost or what.

Thinking so, the girl got up without care.

"So, Mr. Hirakawa-sensei—"

She spoke, intending to leave.

At this time, she suddenly heard a voice coming from behind Mr. Hirakawa.

"Mr. Hirakawa, the students came to visit you, but you took the gift and drove the person away, which is not good."

“……”

The voice is familiar, and it is definitely Mr. Kuda, who is in charge of the English course.

And this answer was quickly confirmed.

Looking in from the doorway, the figure of a female teacher stepped out of it and stood behind Tetsufumi Hirakawa.

Shiori Shinohara's smile instantly froze on her face.

Tetsufumi Hirakawa said helplessly as he turned his head.

"Mr. Kuda, I said it because it wasn't very convenient......

"If I'm here, it won't be inconvenient."

“…… Quite right. ”

After a moment's hesitation, Tetsufumi Hirakawa agreed with Kuda's statement.

With a female teacher, there is no "private space" to get along with female students, so there is no need to be so scrupulous.

Thinking so, Tetsufumi Hirakawa looked at Shiori Shinohara and Amamiya Night.

"Then Shinohara-san, Amamiya-san, do you want to come in and sit down for a while?"

“……”

Shiori Shinohara was silent, trying to maintain a smile that was as natural as possible.

Amamiya Ye didn't care, and even had a leisurely mood, glancing at the eldest lady beside her.

Things got interesting.