After leaving the Ghoul Restaurant and arriving below his apartment building, Lin Ze wasn't in a hurry to go home.
Rize always stayed at home, and he knew returning home would not end well for him.
Although it was only afternoon, she wouldn't care about the time or place.
For her, it was nothing to go from afternoon to evening, and then from evening to morning.
To avoid being drained and hollowed out, Lin Ze chose to sit for a while at Antique.
Perhaps it was already late, nearing closing time.
So there were no customers in the cafe, only Kirishima Touka as a waitress.
Lin Ze ordered a cappuccino as usual, but just as he was about to sit down, he suddenly noticed a small, cute figure in the corner.
Perhaps because there were no other customers in the shop today, Hinami Fueguchi, the adorable little loli with short brown hair who was usually socially anxious, was actually reading and drawing in the main hall.
However, she had chosen a secluded corner, and her body was so petite that one wouldn't notice her without looking closely.
"Eh?"
Seeing the cute little loli, a hint of interest flashed in Lin Ze's eyes.
However, he didn't disturb her because he didn't want to be seen as a perverted loli-lover.
Lin Ze still sat in his usual spot and casually picked up a book from the nearby bookshelf.
After taking it, he casually glanced at the title.
Hmm, author Takatsuki Sen...
Because Eto Yoshimura was Yoshimura Kousen's daughter, almost all the books here were by Takatsuki Sen.
As a result, it was very difficult for Lin Ze to even find another book to read.
But just then, a drawing paper suddenly flew onto his table.
"What is this?"
Looking at the drawing paper that suddenly appeared on the table, a hint of curiosity flashed in Lin Ze's eyes.
The drawing paper depicted three animals that looked like rabbits or small bears.
Slap~
Just then, a small hand directly covered it.
"Brother... this is mine, can you give it back to me?"
And the owner of this small hand was none other than Hinami Fueguchi; she lowered her head and said softly.
Perhaps feeling a bit shy, a blush appeared on her pretty little face.
"I'm sorry, I was so engrossed because the drawing was so good~"
Lin Ze nodded, his gentle voice carrying a hint of apology.
"Did... did I draw well?"
Holding the drawing paper, Hinami Fueguchi's beautiful and delicate little face sparkled with anticipation.
"It's very cute. Did you draw a little white rabbit?"
Lin Ze nodded, smiling slightly.
"I... I drew Papa, Mama, and me~"
Hinami Fueguchi held her drawing book, looking very well-behaved and cute.
"That's a really good drawing. Your Papa and Mama must be very happy for you~"
Lin Ze nodded, smiling as he gently ruffled her head.
Feeling the soft and warm sensation on her head.
Hinami Fueguchi comfortably closed her eyes, feeling an inexplicable sense of security.
Originally, she had been a bit scared and worried when she saw Lin Ze was human, not knowing how to interact.
But after a brief exchange, she knew Lin Ze was a good person, a gentle big brother~
"Big Brother, what's your name?"
Hinami Fueguchi slightly raised her head, gently biting her plump red lips.
It was her first time mustering the courage to ask a stranger's name.
"My name is Lin Ze."
Lin Ze nodded, a gentle smile on his face.
"My name is Hinami Fueguchi, Lin Ze Gege can just call me Hinami~"
Hinami Fueguchi's sparkling big eyes twinkled, looking very happy.
"It's nice to meet you, little Hinami~"
Lin Ze nodded; he was genuinely happy.
After all, in the anime, he found Hinami particularly cute.
Now that he saw her in person, she seemed even cuter.
"Lin Ze Gege, are you also reading Takatsuki Sen-sensei's books?"
It was then that Hinami Fueguchi suddenly noticed the book Lin Ze was holding.
"Mm, do you also like Takatsuki Sen-sensei?"
Lin Ze nodded, then picked up the book from the table.
"Yes, I really like Takatsuki Sen-sensei's short stories, they're very interesting~"
Hinami Fueguchi nodded, hugging the short story collection in her arms, a shy blush on her pretty face.
"Little Hinami, you can ask me anything you don't understand. I graduated from Tokyo University."
Lin Ze nodded gently, his tone very mild.
Although in his previous life, he was a poor student who scored only seventy-five out of a perfect seven hundred and fifty on the college entrance exam.
But in this life, his identity was that of a super-achiever who graduated from Tokyo University.
So all that knowledge was naturally stored in his brain.
"Wow~"
"Lin Ze Gege is actually from a university? That's amazing~"
Hinami Fueguchi slightly raised her head, her watery big eyes filled with admiration.
"It's alright, just ask if there's anything you don't understand."
Lin Ze wanted to try and act a bit more aloof, but the corners of his mouth were harder to keep down than an AK.
"Then Lin Ze Gege, what is this~"
Hinami Fueguchi's small finger pointed to a plant in the book, a hint of curiosity sparkling in her beautiful eyes.
"This, ah, this is..."
Lin Ze nodded, then began to answer.
"Is that so?"
Upon receiving the answer, Hinami Fueguchi's beautiful eyes flickered slightly.
Then her small hand pointed to another thing in the book that she didn't know.
"This, ah, this is..."
After taking a look, Lin Ze nodded and continued to explain.
And so, whatever Hinami Fueguchi asked, Lin Ze answered.
The two of them, one asking and one answering, got along very harmoniously.
However, happy times are always short, and soon it grew dark outside.
And it was then that Ryoko Fueguchi came to pick her up to go home.
"Hinami, it's getting late, hurry and go home with Mama~"
Ryoko Fueguchi at the door waved to Hinami Fueguchi, looking very dignified and beautiful.
"Lin Ze Gege, I'm leaving now, let's play together again next time!"
Hinami waved to Lin Ze, then ran over to her mother.
"Mama, I made a new friend today!"
Standing at the door, Hinami Fueguchi looked up, her sparkling big eyes twinkling, very excited and happy.
"Really? Our Hinami is so amazing~"
Ryoko Fueguchi smiled and stroked her head, looking very dignified and gentle.
Amidst the mother and daughter's joyful laughter, they left Antique.
"What a little cutie, so adorable~"
Lin Ze couldn't help but sigh with emotion, feeling like his heart was melting.
"Mr. Lin Ze, we're closing now!"
Just then, Kirishima Touka, who had changed from her work uniform to her student uniform, reminded him.
"Okay, I'm leaving now."
Lin Ze got up to pay at the counter, taking out banknotes from his wallet.
"Have you had dinner?"
Just then, Kirishima Touka suddenly spoke.
"Huh?"
It happened so suddenly that Lin Ze was slightly stunned, not quite reacting.
"I'm just asking if you've eaten yet, answer me!"
Perhaps feeling a bit shy, Kirishima Touka gently bit her red lips, a blush appearing on her cool and delicate little face.
"No, not yet."
After coming back to his senses, Lin Ze shook his head.
"Then do you want to come to my place to eat, and help me with my homework while you're at it?"
Kirishima Touka blushed and lowered her head slightly, speaking softly.
"What did you say?"
Her voice was too soft; Lin Ze didn't quite hear her clearly.
"I said I'm asking you to come to my place to eat and help me with my homework!"
Kirishima Touka's cool face grew redder and redder as she raised her voice.
"Help with homework?"
Hearing this, Lin Ze was slightly taken aback.
Help with homework, how could these words come from the mouth of an ice beauty like Touka?
"Aren't you a graduate of Tokyo University? I have exams soon, and I want you to help me review."
"What's wrong, can't you?"
Kirishima Touka pouted and complained softly, her little face already completely red.
Just like a ripe red apple, looking very delicious and juicy.
"Sure, I happen to have time."
Lin Ze nodded, smiling slightly.
He didn't expect it to be not just tutoring, but even in-home tutoring...
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