Chapter 17 Shaken
Tomoe really doesn't feel that he has done anything important. Since Natsume doesn't need his help in fighting now, taking good care of Natsume is his most important task.
Of course, for Ba Wei, this is definitely not just a task, but something he is willing to do from the bottom of his heart.
"You're just stirring like this for a whole eight hours?"
Natsume's voice was slightly higher. Even if youkai's physical fitness is far superior to humans, doing this kind of work mechanically for several hours in a row, even if it's not tiring, is still very tiring. Boring things.
"Yeah, what's the problem?"
Tomoe didn't know what Natsume was fussing about:
"I will be very careful not to make too much noise."
Thinking that Natsume was still worried about sleeping at night, Tomoe said again emphasized again.
It was also at this time that Natsume remembered that over the past few days, she had become accustomed to Tomoe's breath. Even if he walked around the house while she was sleeping, she would not be awakened.
Listening to Ba Wei's matter-of-fact tone, Natsume suddenly didn't know what to say, so Natsume really didn't say anything anymore and turned around and went back to the room.
Originally, Natsume's sleep quality was very good. Although he was very alert, he generally didn't suffer from insomnia.
However, Natsume suffered from insomnia that night. He couldn't sleep for a long time. He finally closed his eyes and squinted for a while, then woke up quickly.
"Alas..."
Sighing helplessly, Natsume finally stopped embarrassing herself, got out of bed, put on slippers and walked downstairs.
He came to the kitchen quietly, and sure enough, Tomoe was still in the same posture as before Natsume went to bed, constantly stirring the pot.
But it is incorrect to say that it is exactly the same, because besides holding a spoon in one hand and constantly stirring it, Ba Wei is actually holding a book in the other hand!
Natsume's arrival woke up Tomoe who was immersed in books. When he raised his head, he faced Natsume at the door with a complicated look in his eyes.
"Would you like some water?"
It was now three or four o'clock in the morning, so the first thought in Ba Wei's mind was that Natsume was thirsty and went to the kitchen to find some water, because from the day he came here, he didn't find Natsume. The habit of getting up for a walk in the middle of the night.
"...Ah."
Tomoe heard Natsume's affirmative answer, but didn't notice the subtle hesitation in his tone. Naturally, he didn't think much about it, and just pointed to the table in the distance with the hand holding the book. The thermos on the table:
"Go and pour the water yourself. As you can see, I can't pour it now."
Natsume slowly went over and poured a glass of water, but he didn't drink it directly, but leaned against it again with the water glass. On the door:
"What are you reading?"
Natsume asked seemingly casually.
""The Ups and Downs of the Stock Market.""
This was not something shameful, so Ba Wei immediately raised the cover of the book to show it to Natsume: "This book describes in great detail some precautions when buying and selling stocks. I think it is
still It can be used as a reference."
Ba Wei said very seriously, except for wearing a pair of glasses on the bridge of his nose, otherwise he would look more like an elite.
——Because he had to satisfy his own requirements, Ba Wei didn't even want to waste his time cooking. Did he also use it to read a book?
At this moment, Natsume's mood was very complicated. He didn't even dare to ask Tomoe what he had been doing in the past few days when he was going to school and sleeping!
Yes, Ba Wei is a monster after all. Even if he can change from a cooking idiot to a genius chef in one day, he still doesn't understand some modern knowledge. He wants to achieve the kind of company he mentioned. The extent of Ba Wei’s contribution can be imagined!
But looking at Ba Wei's look, not only did he not feel miserable, but he looked very satisfied.
Is it because the monster considers his master wholeheartedly after he recognizes his master, or is this fox demon of his own special?
Natsume thought it was the latter, and this discovery made his original loneliness due to being reborn alone in a strange world suddenly fade a little.
——Although
Tomoe is smart, he doesn’t have the spiritual vision of a good adult, so he doesn’t know what Natsume is thinking.
The only thing that Tomoe knew was that from a certain day, Natsume's attitude towards him suddenly became a little gentler, and there was a warm feeling between the two of them.
Even though he didn't know the reason, Tomoe was very satisfied with the result, and he became more and more considerate and attentive to Natsume.
If the monsters who once knew Tomoe were to see him now, they would never recognize that this virtuous man who often wore an apron to cook and clean the house was the willful and cold fox monster!
But does Ba Wei care about that?
Of course I don't care!
As long as he can stay by Natsume's side, Tomoe doesn't care whether he is a thug or a butler!
——Because
of the principal's words, Natsume is very free in class, but don't forget that there are club activities. If he still wants the privileges, he needs his own efforts.
To be honest, Natsume's physical fitness is indeed very good, and he can master any sport in a very short time.
However, now there is a fact in front of Natsume -
he can't play tennis!
Yes, neither the original Natsume nor the current Natsume have ever played a sport like tennis.
Natsume was Chinese before his rebirth. What is the small ball that the Chinese are best at?
Maybe it's table tennis, maybe it's badminton, but it's definitely not tennis.
Therefore, even if Natsume will become a tennis master in a short period of time, it will not change the fact that he has never played tennis once.
If he hadn't watched Prince of Tennis before, or he didn't even know some of the rules of tennis.
Just like in a place with strict rules like Hyokui, Jirou Akutagawa has talent, so Sakaki Taro and Keigo Atobe turn a blind eye even when they sleep, so I'm afraid it would be the same for him, as long as he has a strong If you have a good tennis level, then club activities can also become very easy!
With this idea in mind, Natsume carried a tennis bag to a nearby tennis park this Saturday. The people who came here were all tennis enthusiasts. Natsume was ready to find someone to guide him.
Anyway, for Natsume, as long as he masters the most basic things, he can draw inferences about other things. There is no need for a powerful coach at all.
Then, after seeing a familiar boy in the tennis park, Natsume knew what it meant to be a coincidence.
Chapter 18 Teaching and Learning
"Natsume-kun?"
The boy immediately saw Natsume who had just walked into the tennis park, his eyes flashed, and then he walked towards Natsume.
"Tezuka-kun."
Natsume nodded, greeting the young man, Tezuka Kunimitsu.
"Are you here to play tennis?"
Tezuka glanced at the tennis bag on Natsume's shoulder. He still remembered this tennis bag. It was the one he helped Natsume choose a few days ago.
Tezuka Kunimitsu is not a good talker, but after meeting Natsume, a guy who is more indifferent to unfamiliar people, he had no choice but to take the initiative to find a topic to talk about, otherwise the two of them would either remain in awkward silence or separate.
"It doesn't count as playing tennis."
Natsume shook his head:
"Because I haven't touched tennis yet, and I can't even be considered a beginner."
"Then what are you planning to do today..."
Tezuka Kunimitsu probably guessed what Natsume meant. , but I still asked.
"I'm going to find someone to teach me. At least I need to know how to hold a racket, right?"
Natsume didn't hide Tezuka Kunimitsu's plan. After seeing him take the initiative to come over and say hello to her, Natsume knew that he might have something to do today. What a great coach.
Sure enough, after listening to Natsume's words, Tezuka Kunimitsu didn't hesitate at all, and directly introduced himself: "If you don't mind, how about letting me teach you? I'm afraid it won't be possible if you have too high skills, but there is still no problem with basic knowledge
. "."
Tezuka Kunimitsu looked at Natsume steadily, and Natsume could even see a hint of expectation in his eyes. If someone didn't know the situation of the two of them at this time, they would probably think that Tezuka Kunimitsu was the one asking for help. that one!
Since Tezuka Kunimitsu was so proactive and he was indeed a good candidate for coaching, Natsume did not refute his kindness and directly nodded in agreement: "Then I'll trouble you, Tezuka-kun." Seeing
Natsume
After agreeing to let him teach him how to play tennis, Tezuka Kunimitsu unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a light smile, which made his already delicate face become more vivid.
Speaking of which, Tezuka Kunimitsu's stern character is natural, so even though he is an elementary school student, he looks much calmer than ordinary people.
But after all, he is only ten years old, so he naturally does not look as imposing as the future. The tight little face is still very cute, and although he does not like to laugh and the frequency of laughter is low, he will laugh when he encounters happy things. A smile, unlike the one in the future where even a smile can frighten one's companions.
Seeing Natsume agree to let him teach him how to play tennis, Tezuka Kunimitsu was secretly relieved.
It is unscientific and unrealistic to say that Tezuka Kunimitsu has any deep feelings for Natsume. After all, he only met him occasionally in school before and knew him.
Perhaps it was due to family reasons. Tezuka Kunimitsu had a very strong sense of justice. In his eyes, Natsume, whose parents died, was abused by his guardian, and was ostracized by his classmates, was the kind of weakling who needed help, even if they are not in the same school now. , he is also willing to lend a helping hand within his ability.
As for why Tezuka Kunimitsu knows so much about Natsume...
it's not that Tezuka Kunimitsu is gossiping, but that there is a gossiping girl sitting in front of his seat! Listening to her gossiping about school gossip with her friends every day, it was difficult for Tezuka Kunimitsu not to know about the relatively special existence of Natsume.
Not to mention that Tezuka Kunimitsu also accidentally saw Natsume waving his hands vigorously in front of him, as if he was chasing something invisible!
After all, before the current Natsume took over this body, the original body was troubled by those monsters. In the eyes of ordinary people, he was just a weird guy!
——Tezuka
Kunimitsu is a good teacher. He has a strict personality and solid basic skills. Despite his young age, he is very strict in teaching. Every movement must be done to the highest standard by Natsume before he is considered a pass.
Swing, serve, simple steps...
Natsume learned one by one, feeling that the theory in his mind quickly turned into practical ability, and he felt more and more that he had done the right thing by accepting Tezuka Kunimitsu's kindness.
However, if Natsume was only satisfied, Tezuka Kunimitsu's heart was in turmoil.
It’s not like Tezuka Kunimitsu has never taught newcomers. Because he is strong, stable, and has prestige among the members, the coach of their school’s tennis club will occasionally ask him to coach some new members who have no foundation at all.
Even for the smarter ones among the new members, it took several days to standardize many of their moves, let alone those who were so clumsy that they couldn't even serve the ball well.
But what about Natsume in front of me? No matter what action he does, he can do it flawlessly as long as he does it once; no matter what he says, he will nod immediately and understand it thoroughly!
Tezuka Kunimitsu has always grown up with various praises. Although he has never been proud of it, he also knows that he is indeed talented in some aspects and is quite satisfied with himself.
That was without meeting the boy in front of him. At this moment, after teaching Natsume for half an hour, Tezuka Kunimitsu knew what a true genius was, and he knew that he was still MADA-MADA-DANE!
This boy's physical coordination, agility, speed, strength, reflexes... everything is so excellent that even a character like Tezuka Kunimitsu would be envious of him. This shows how much Natsume has undermined other people's self-confidence.
Because Tezuka Kunimitsu's expression had always been indifferent and no change could be seen, it was not until half a day later that Natsume noticed the shock and envy in his eyes, and then Natsume felt a little embarrassed - he had obviously been controlling and controlling, but the most he could show
was One-tenth of the true strength, is it still very eye-catching?
Now I can't go back to the state of a weak chicken. I just let Tezuka Kunimitsu think that his physical fitness is superior. There are no such people. Isn't Akutsujin one of them?
——
"Let's have a fight and see how it goes, Tezuka-kun!"
Natsume suggested to Tezuka as he felt that he had almost learned it.
——Can a novice who has studied for less than an hour be able to play the game? Or is it with myself, a "veteran" who has won several championships at the primary school level?
After listening to Natsume's words, Tezuka Kunimitsu's mood was very complicated. He didn't know if he had been underestimated!