After a while of joking, Liu Ming became serious again.
"Alright, now for the second important matter."
Yuta rolled his eyes. You know you have to talk about serious business, too.
"Since you're going to live here, it's best to handle the school transfer before the school year starts. That's before Summer Vacation. Do you have any preferred schools?"
Sora and Miyu both shook their heads; they weren't familiar with the situation here at all.
"I see," Liu Ming was also a bit troubled. This was a big city, and there were many schools, but choosing a suitable one among them was truly difficult for him.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he immediately thought of an idea.
"Having an elder at home is like having a treasure; the ancients truly didn't deceive me. Fortunately, Grandma Doma is here, otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do."
Liu Ming personally ran next door and brought Grandma Doma over.
"Really, you're such a big person, yet still so impulsive," Grandma Doma reluctantly followed Liu Ming to the restaurant.
"Grandma Doma."
"Grandma Doma."
Everyone in the restaurant greeted her one by one.
"Hehe, good, you're all good children," Grandma Doma's smile grew wider. For various reasons, she was the only one living at home now, and it had been a long time since it had been as lively as these past few days.
"Grandma," Xiao Hina also stopped playing games and hugged her.
These days, she had eaten plenty of snacks brought by Grandma Doma.
"Xiao Hina is good too," Grandma Doma bent down and picked up Xiao Hina.
Liu Ming was truly afraid she might have an accident, so he quickly helped her sit down.
Sora brought Grandma Doma a cup of tea.
Liu Ming then began to explain the entire situation, hoping she could offer some advice.
Grandma Doma had previously thought that Takanashi and the others were merely here for Summer Vacation jobs, and she hadn't expected such a sad story. She looked at Xiao Hina in her arms, her gaze growing even softer.
"That old man Nakamura went abroad to accompany his child a while ago, so his house is conveniently empty. I'll call and ask later; we should be able to rent it," Grandma Doma gently rubbed Xiao Hina's hair, her tone very certain.
"Then, that old man finally decided to go abroad? No wonder I haven't seen him recently," Liu Ming said in surprise.
"Hehe, he didn't want to go abroad, but for his grandson, he had no choice," Grandma Doma seemed to recall something amusing and chuckled.
"Grandson? Could it be..." Liu Ming was first puzzled, then surprised.
"That's right, look at them, they already have children. And look at you, you don't even have a girlfriend. As a man, you need to be more proactive."
As Grandma Doma spoke, she couldn't help but glance at Liu Ming with disdain, then looked at Tohru with a meaningful gaze.
"Ah, ha ha ha," Liu Ming scratched his head with a dry laugh.
"Xiao Ming, didn't you just promise us not to look for a house?" Miyu immediately became anxious.
"Nakamura's house is right next door, very close," Liu Ming explained.
"I don't care, Xiao Ming promised. If you talk about finding a house again, believe it or not, I'll tell Xiao Hina and let Xiao Hina talk to you," Miyu shook her small head, saying discontentedly.
"Alright, we won't look for a house," Liu Ming was speechless. Tell Xiao Hina? She'd cry for you in a minute, believe it or not.
"We're only talking about the school issue," he quickly changed the subject.
"Hehe, Xiao Ming's way of changing the subject is so bad," Miyu giggled, exposing him.
Liu Ming glared at her, threateningly saying, "It seems someone wants to eat takeout."
Miyu's smile instantly froze.
"Alright, don't scare the child. Look how scared Miyu is by you," Grandma Doma pulled Miyu closer and gently comforted her.
Liu Ming couldn't help but roll his eyes; he didn't believe for a second that Miyu, that mischievous imp, would be so easily scared.
"Sora should be in junior high second year, Miyu in fifth grade, Kanna in second grade, and as for Xiao Hina, she's in kindergarten," Liu Ming explained their situations.
"Kindergarten is easy to find. I have an old friend who is a kindergarten principal, so Xiao Hina can go there. As for the rest of you, do you want to attend a girls' school or a co-ed school?" Grandma Doma thought for a moment and asked.
Choosing a school, it's better to choose according to their preferences. This way, it's easier for them to feel a sense of belonging to the school and integrate into the new school's atmosphere more easily.
"We've always attended a national co-ed school," Sora replied.
"Then do you have any special requirements for the school, such as a particular focus?" Grandma Doma continued to ask.
"It's best if it's closer, so it's convenient for commuting. And this way, we'll also have more time to help out at the restaurant," Sora thought for a moment and said.
"Cough cough, except for holidays, you don't need to help out at other times," Liu Ming immediately interrupted her, rejecting her idea.
"But..." Sora still wanted to say something.
"No buts. Since you're students, enjoy your school life. Participate in extracurricular activities and make more friends. If the restaurant doesn't have enough staff, can't I just hire more people?" Liu Ming said.
"Xiao Ming is right, you're still young, there's no need to put pressure on yourselves. Live as you did before. If something happens, just find Xiao Ming, he has plenty of time anyway," Grandma Doma directly sold out Liu Ming.
Liu Ming shrugged helplessly; he didn't refute, after all, he really seemed quite idle.
"Hehe," Miyu chuckled, making a face at Liu Ming.
Liu Ming glared at her unhappily.
And so, with Grandma Doma's introduction, they finally found the schools they would attend.