Ryunosuke began reading the problem.
"Question, how long does it take to bake an egg tart?"
Nino answered without hesitation. "18 to 22 minutes, at 185 degrees."
Ryunosuke nodded satisfied, then continued his question. "For a measurement of 5 eggs, how big is the resulting cake, and what's the recipe?"
This time Nino thought for a moment, but she still managed to answer. "It can produce a cake sized between 24 to 28 inches."
"The recipe can use 120 grams of low-protein wheat flour, granulated sugar 50 to 80 grams depending on personal taste. If you like sweet, you can add a little more."
"Granulated sugar is added gradually into the egg whites, beaten separately before adding other ingredients."
"Liquid milk needs about 250 grams, mix into the wheat flour, no need for water. You can also add a few drops of white vinegar or lemon to help development."
"After the batter is ready, you can use a rice cooker. Grease the inner layer with corn oil so it doesn't stick, put in the batter and bake for half an hour."
Ryunosuke was very satisfied with that answer. He deliberately slipped exam material into that topic, and the fact that Nino knew it by heart proved she had passed.
He then turned to the five people who were taking notes in small books and asked. "Do you remember how to deal with them?"
All five nodded in unison, indicating they understood.
The Nakano quintuplets: "😐"
(Why can this person understand us so well? Why? On what basis?!!!) All five screamed in frustration internally. They truly couldn't understand why this man seemed to be a worm in their stomachs.
Meanwhile, Yotsuba looked hopeful. Finally it was her turn.
Seeing Yotsuba's enthusiasm, Ryunosuke didn't have the heart to ignore her. He approached her and gave a problem. However, different from before, this time he was very gentle, extraordinarily gentle.
Even the way he gave the problem was much softer, though basically it still didn't stray from the sports field that Yotsuba mastered. However, compared to the other four sisters, he was much gentler with Yotsuba. Because he knew from Futaro that he and Yotsuba had a childhood marriage promise, unconsciously Ryunosuke treated her like his own girlfriend.
The other four sisters felt dissatisfied.
(Why is he so kind to Yotsuba? While to us so harsh! Why?!!! Their faces are exactly the same, and they're also pretty, right? Why only to Yotsuba is he friendly? This man is so bad!)
The four sisters thought the same and felt very dissatisfied.
Yotsuba laughed foolishly cheerfully, answering question after question from Ryunosuke with a face full of happiness.
(It's been so long since chatting this happily with Ryunosuke-kun~ So happy~)
Fumino and Rizu glanced at each other, then turned toward their "boss," Hiyori.
Currently, Hiyori forced a smile, but clearly her heart felt uncomfortable and slightly bitter.
(Why is Ryunosuke-kun so flirtatious? It feels like I want to chain him at home, confine him so he can't flirt with other women for the rest of his life...)
Hiyori began showing signs of development toward yandere... After all, the person she liked was indeed too popular.
Seeing Yotsuba's gaze, anyone who had ever fallen in love would surely understand that was a gaze for a lover. Hiyori knew she couldn't just stay silent, or she wouldn't get any share. She gripped the hem of her skirt and steeled her resolve.
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Soon after Ryunosuke finished analyzing the quintuplets and telling their weaknesses to the five other teachers, he prepared to leave. After all, he was already tired and wanted to rest soon.
After the conversation ended, Yotsuba's expression became dejected again, but she soon recovered her spirit. She was determined to study hard so that man would admire her!
Seeing Ryunosuke leave, Hiyori stood up and followed him, waving goodbye to Fumino and Rizu.
Both of them knew what Hiyori wanted to do, so they provided protection by trying to hold everyone there.
Who knows if among these beautiful girls there were love rivals?
Actually the two of them were overthinking. Even if there were love rivals, besides Yotsuba, the others were still in early stages or hadn't even realized their own feelings, so they wouldn't be a threat to Hiyori.
Hiyori caught up and walked right beside Ryunosuke. Both her hands were clasped tightly behind her back, slightly nervous. She tried to find a topic to break this awkward atmosphere.
"Ryunosuke-kun is truly amazing, able to analyze the quintuplets' weaknesses. With this, teaching them is no longer difficult."
Ryunosuke stopped his steps and said in a slightly resigned tone. "What else can I do? If they don't reach 40 points next month, our class points could go straight to zero."
Hiyori covered her mouth while laughing softly. "Then, Ryunosuke-kun has worked hard~"
Her smile bloomed like a flower, every small movement of hers carried an intellectual aura that entered Ryunosuke's heart.
Ryunosuke was aware, he had long fallen into the love trap named Shiina Hiyori.
Hiyori saw flowers in the bushes, picked one, then looked at the sky that had changed into dusk heading toward night. "Ryunosuke-kun, don't you think this atmosphere is very suitable for confessing love?"
A breeze blew. Blowing strands of Hiyori's hair, making her figure at that moment look like a girl in a painting. Added to that, night was beginning to arrive, street lamps coincidentally lit up and illuminated her body.
At this moment, Hiyori was undoubtedly the most radiant figure.
Hiyori looked up at the street lamp, murmuring internally.
(Because night arrived, backup power was turned on? What a coincidence.)
Ryunosuke didn't answer, just looked at her silently. He seemed to realize something, and his heart felt slightly complicated.
Hiyori holding the flower stepped in front of Ryunosuke, the red flush on her face blooming like a ripe peach.
Although very embarrassed, Hiyori knew she had to take this step, or her relationship with Ryunosuke would forever walk in place. She took a deep breath, gathered her greatest courage, and said:
"Don't you think the atmosphere now is very suitable for confessing love?" Hiyori approached, offering the flower in her hand, and made a brave love confession. "I like you, Ryunosuke-kun~"
The wind blew playing with both their hair. Hiyori waited for an answer from the person in front of her.
Ryunosuke took a long breath, then gently embraced Hiyori's waist, bringing her into his arms, feeling her small body. Very soft... and very fragrant...
Ryunosuke inhaled the aroma from Hiyori's hair.
Hiyori's body trembled, but she didn't resist, instead leaning obediently in that man's embrace, patiently waiting for his answer.
Ryunosuke accepted Hiyori's brave love confession. Near her ear, he whispered gently:
"Can you wait for me until graduation to give a definite answer?"
"I also like you, Hiyori. But right now I'm carrying a very large debt. I know your family could easily help me pay it off, but I am a man, I want to rely on myself."
"So... can you wait for me until finishing school? I'll give you a satisfying answer..."
Actually Ryunosuke had a hidden intention. His relationships with women were currently in chaos, he didn't know how to solve it. So he used the same reason for all the girls, delaying them until graduation—that is, three more years.
As long as he could delay, he would delay. One day delayed was one peaceful day.
Hiyori's expression was slightly disappointed, she couldn't accept an answer like that. Just as she wanted to release herself from that embrace, as if realizing what the girl was thinking, Ryunosuke gave a gentle kiss on her forehead.
Hiyori froze. Ryunosuke's sentence then entered her ear.
"Just this once, this is my answer for you."
"I love you, Hiyori."
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