Hiratsuka-sensei snorted coldly and walked inside.
She changed her shoes and went to the living room.
Meguri Shiromeguri, who was sitting on the sofa, saw Hiratsuka Shizuka and quickly stood up.
Akira went to the room and brought out the single volume of Non Non Biyori.
"Shiromeguri-senpai, I need to talk to Hiratsuka-sensei about something, till then you can read my Manga. Let's have dinner together later."
"Can I make the dinner?" Meguri took the Manga and glanced at Akira.
"Of course, thank you for your help, Senpai," Akira smiled.
"It's no trouble. This is what I should do." Meguri seemed a little pleased.
Hiratsuka Shizuka was observing silently from the side.
Akira pushed open the bedroom door and looked at her.
Only then did Hiratsuka Shizuka step into Akira's bedroom.
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In Akira's bedroom,
As soon as he entered, he closed the door behind him.
Hiratsuka Shizuka sat at the desk, took out a book she had brought, and handed it to Akira.
Akira took the book and flipped through it, it was a book on Sign language.
"Hiratsuka-sensei, that girl can't speak?" He guessed the reason as to why Shizuka-sensei has given him this book.
"Well, she has some hearing issues, which makes her pronunciation inaccurate, so others can't understand her." Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't hide the truth from Akira.
Hearing this, Akira can gueesed who the girl was.
He also have a slight suspicion as to why the system might have assigned her an ability called Miracle.
This ability was probably meant for her.
She needed a Miracle.
"If you can learned sign language within a week, I'll let you become friends with her," Hiratsuka Shizuka said slowly.
"Three days will be enough," Akira replied, already calculating in his mind.
"Do you need me to explain anything else?" Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't doubt his confidence, she has already seen his exceptional memory.
"Can she undergo surgery?" Akira asked.
"How do you know?" Hiratsuka Shizuka was taken aback.
"If she can undergo surgery, give me some time, and I will create a miracle," Akira said seriously. Not minding the thought of using the one-time used skill.
Hiratsuka Shizuka froze.
Create a miracle?
Had He suddenly gone chuunibyou?
"Hiratsuka-sensei, don't think I'm delusional. I've already told you my biggest secret—I can create a miracle. As long as she willingly undergoes the operation, the success rate will be greatly improved." Akira's gaze was steady.
"You mean, if we keep her in a good mood, maybe a miracle could happen?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked, ignoring the first half of his sentence.
"I suppose so. If I fail, I will take care of her for the rest of her life and make her happy." Akira seriously said, as he looked Hiratsuka Shizuka in the eyes.
"I'll remember this." Hiratsuka Shizuka nodded.
Although Akira could be a troublesome person, he could indeed make girls happy.
Hiratsuka Shizuka knew that if it were Akira, she would fall for him, just like Yuigahama Yui and others.
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After dinner,
It was still early.
Akira sent Hiratsuka Shizuka off and then walked Meguri Shiromeguri to her apartment.
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On the way back to Sakurasou,
Akira check some sign language teaching video online.
The book wasn't enough for him.
With his memory abilities, he could learn everything in one go.
He walked, as he kept thinking about the girl.
He knew how to become her friend.
But just being friends wasn't enough.
If he wanted her to live happily, he would need to...
'Maybe this is the girl I can't refuse?' Akira thought, because he really has a soft spot for the girl, if she is who he think.
But then he thought of Hiratsuka Shizuka.
If he were with that girl, wouldn't he have to call her Hiratsuka-sensei…Mother?
When he realized that, his expression became a little strange.
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Returning to Sakurasou,
Yuigahama Yui had already returned.
Her shoes were neatly placed in the entryway.
Akira changed his shoes and went to his bedroom, where he saw Yuigahama Yui reading something on her phone.
"You are reading?" Akira asked, coming over.
"Just leisurely reading." Yuigahama Yui showed her phone to him.
"As the first person to read my manuscript, why are you reading it on your phone again?" Akira asked, slightly confused.
"They're different. I read the original manuscript to understand the plot first. This one is to see what everyone thinks of it," Yuigahama Yui smiled.
"I see. And what do you think of the reviews?" Akira asked, though he didn't really care about them.
"They're unanimous praise. Everyone is looking forward to it's animation adaptation, and many people like Renge," Yuigahama Yui said happily, scrolling through the comments.
Akira glanced at the comments one by one and realized that the news about it's animation adaptation could be shared early.
In fact, anyone could see It's achievements and the strength of his reputation.
In the future, Manga publishers would elevate Non Non Biyori to a very higher position.
Sales, online orders, feedback from readers—all pointed in one direction:
Lighthearted and simple comics like Non Non Biyori's were very popular.
No fights, no fanservice gimmicks.
That's why Non Non Biyori's work that could be enjoyed by everyone.
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The next morning,
Akira woke up early and began watching sign language tutorials.
He learned very quickly, mastering basic sign language in just one hour.
More advanced lessons would probably arrive at noon, so he didn't rush.
Before breakfast,
Akira woke Yuigahama Yui and helped the sleepy girl get dressed.
It has become a type of routine for them.
Once Yuigahama Yui finished washing up, the two of them went downstairs together.
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Downstairs—
Saki Kawasaki saw them and smiled happily.
As Kawasaki Keika approached Akira.
"Akira nii-san, Mom will be able to leave the hospital during summer vacation."
"Really? That's great," Akira said with a smile.
He already knew about the situation.
Saki Kawasaki visited Rieko Kawasaki, her mother every week sometime along and sometime with her sister Kaika.
They know that the length of her hospitalization depended on her recovery.
The doctor had also said that the longer she rested, the better for her health.
Their mother wasn't suitable for heavy physical work and should avoid it in the future.
Saki Kawasaki thought that cleaning Sakurasou could be handled by Rieko and Saori Tsurumi.
Akira had no objection.
There was also another matter to consider:
Saki Kawasaki planned to go on vacation with Akira and the others during summer break.
The number of participants had grown compared to the original plan.
Saki Kawasaki hadn't told her mother or Kawasaki Keika about this yet.
Her concern was that if her mother discovered Akira had a girlfriend and a close relationship with her... she wouldn't know how to explain it.
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During breakfast,
Akira noticed Saki Kawasaki's expression and understood her thoughts.
He had already figured out what needed to be done.
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In Sobu High School,
During the lunch break,
Akira left Sobu High School.
Saori Tsurumi accompanied him to the hospital.
Rieko Kawasaki, who was having lunch, looked surprised to see Akira arrive.
He approached her and bent slightly.
"I'm sorry, Aunt Rieko."
"Fujimiya-kun, what are you doing here?" Rieko Kawasaki asked, puzzled, and confused at the sudden apology.
"I… actually have a fiancée and a girlfriend, but I still have feelings for Saki," Akira lowered his head and confessed honestly.
Rieko Kawasaki opened her mouth in surprise, then sighed.
"Fujimiya-kun, thank you for telling me that yourself. I have actually guessed that Saki owed you a lot, didn't she?"
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