I work as a teacher at a girls' school in Tokyo

Chapter 8 The So-Called Manners

Hirakawa Tetsubun admitted that this time the action was a little hasty.

But there is really no way, the deadline set by Shinohara's mother is getting closer and closer.Yesterday, Mr. Toda, who was in charge of club work, put forward another "suggestion".

Even though the suggestion was dismissed, as said before, his dismissal was of no use other than it sounded cool.

So if he doesn't do anything anymore, I'm afraid Shiori Shinohara will really "voluntarily" give up music.

So he has to go first.

But it's useless to think about "Is it not ready yet" at this moment.Looking at Shinohara's mother who was kneeling dignifiedly on the other side of the table at this moment, Tetsufumi Hirakawa concentrated his energy.

"Hi, Mrs. Shinohara, I am Tetsufumi Hirakawa, your daughter's Chinese teacher at the school and the head teacher. I am deeply sorry for the hasty visit."

Shinohara's house is a traditional Japanese style, no different from those ordinary Japanese cottages except that it is bigger, bigger, bigger and more luxurious.

They met at this moment in the living room of Shinohara's house, in a room full of Japanese wind.

Mrs. Shinohara, who was wearing a kimono, also bowed back to him very solemnly.

"Teacher Hirakawa, my family Shiori has troubled you to take care of me in the past."

"It's too serious. As a teacher, you should."

In short, after such a very unnutritious but necessary small talk, Shinohara's mother asked questions, and finally cut to the point.

"Then Hirakawa-sensei, is there something you want to come here today?" As the host, Mrs. Shinohara made a cup of tea for him, and there was absolutely no fault in her demeanor.

Hirakawa Tetsuwen took it with both hands.

"I'm bothering Mrs. Shinohara today for a home visit. I mainly want to talk to Mrs. Shinohara about Shinohara..." I wanted to say "Xiaoyuan-san", but when I think about it, the person sitting opposite him is also "Xiaoyuan" , so I changed my mouth.

"Regarding the wishes of Shinohara Shiori-san, we should deal with the issues that were not clearly explained during the tripartite meeting."

"That's it."

Mrs. Shinohara, who was well maintained, glanced at Shiori Shinohara, who was kneeling at the corner of the table with her head bowed, and responded with a smile.

"Actually, I also received a message from Mr. Hirakawa that you wanted to visit home, but I'm sorry, but I haven't been able to take the time to respond."

"I'm sorry for disturbing you in a hurry today."

Hirakawa Tetsubun, who was superficially sorry after hearing this reason, was actually complaining in his heart.

Not being able to spare the time is simply a universal reason for rejection.No matter what happens, if you don't have time, as long as the other party doesn't deliberately criticize you, you can't raise an objection.

After all, time is a magical existence.It is too common to have time to talk to A, but not to have time to talk to C.

So in fact, saying that there is no time in many cases is another way of saying that it is not taken seriously.

Hirakawa Tetsuwen is quite aware of this.However, there is no need to dismantle such words.Social etiquette is such a thing.

After he took a sip of his tea with a smile like this, Shinohara's mother on the opposite side continued to speak.

"The content of the three-party meeting...does Mr. Hirakawa think there are any unresolved issues?"

"About Shinohara Shiori-san's wishes, she doesn't want to give up music."

"Well... I have always supported Shiori's desire to learn music." Mrs. Shinohara said lightly, "Of course it's good to have your own ideas."

This attitude is somewhat irritating, especially the line "it's good to have your own ideas".From the corner of the eye, Shiori Shinohara couldn't help but look up.

"However, Mrs. Shinohara, from what I know, you should also have the idea of ​​letting Shiori Shinohara study in the Department of Finance so that you can inherit the family business in the future."

"Yes."

"To be honest, I quite understand Mrs. Shinohara's thinking. Parents want their children to live better. You think it is more beneficial for Shinohara Shiori-san to study finance and inherit the family business. This idea is absolutely correct."

"Really? It seems that Mr. Hirakawa also agrees."

"Anyway, it's unreasonable to leave the family's property alone no matter how you look at it."

"I think so too." Mrs. Shinohara nodded slightly.Then the words changed, "But my family, Shiori, doesn't want to, and there's nothing she can do."

"Thoughts certainly take a little time to change."

"Huh? Teacher Hirakawa thinks..."

"I think that regarding Shinohara Shiori's reluctance to inherit the family business, you can spend more time communicating slowly. Communication between parents and children is still very important."

"Yes, communication is very important."

"So, at least until the third year of high school, it's fine for Shinohara Shiori-san to stay in the performance department and continue to participate in the national competition."

After talking for a long time, Tetsufumi Hirakawa finally said the core content.

"This period can be a buffer, Mrs. Shinohara can have a good talk with Shinohara Shiori-san during this period."

"Hmm... that's a very good plan." Mrs. Shinohara agreed very much.

"Therefore, there's no need to rush Shinohara-san out of the performance club right now."

"Eh? Shiori wants to quit the playing club?" Mrs. Shinohara looked at Shiori Shinohara in surprise.

"...I don't want to." Of course Shiori Shinohara, who was looking at her mother, denied it.

"Then there's no problem." She said, "I also hope to see Shiori in the national competition."

"..."

I have to say that facing such a mother of Shinohara, who showed such "superficial etiquette", she really felt powerless.

She seemed to have listened to everything, but also seemed to have heard nothing.

What Hirakawa Tetsufumi has been talking about is that he hopes to leave more time for Shiori Shinohara, instead of saying "before the second year of high school, I saw her voluntarily giving up music".

Shinohara's mother has always been very reasonable, and she can't fault her at all.I also fully agree with my daughter's music.

But this is the biggest problem.Just because of her superficial agreement, she couldn't reveal any contradictions.

Hiding all problems means no problems, right?
Not at all, right?
The so-called superficial respect is really powerless.

"Teacher Hirakawa, is there anything else?"

Shinohara's mother asked with a smile.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Hirakawa Tetsuwen took a deep breath.

"Mrs. Shinohara, I'm sorry, but let me be straightforward."

"Hey, Mr. Hirakawa, if you have something to say, just say it."

"Why is Mrs. Shinohara so anxious to get Shinohara Shiori-san to give up music?"

No matter how you look at it, you are too anxious, right?why?

Abandoning all beating around the bush, Tetsufumi Hirakawa looked Shinohara's mother straight in the eyes and asked quite directly.

The results were easily dismissed.

"Give up, no. I always respect Shiori's wishes."

Just saying it.

"..."

"..."

This argument……

The living room fell into a long silence.

After a long silence, of course there was an explosion.

Shiori Shinohara, who was listening, couldn't bear it anymore.

"Mother."

"Huh? Shiori, do you have anything to say?"

Shinohara Shiori faced her mother's questioning gaze.There was a momentary retreat, but finally he gritted his teeth and asked.

"You said you respected my opinion, but in fact you didn't respect my opinion at all, did you?"

"how come."

Still in denial.Lightly denying.

So, with a "bang", the teacup fell to the ground.

Shinohara Shiori stood up.

(End of this chapter)