"Let's add a little more."
Chibo Jinghua shook her head helplessly. He was her only disciple, and as his master, she had to teach him to graduation no matter what.
She raised her hand to pick up her pen, just as she was about to reopen the book, when a crisp doorbell rang from outside, instantly shattering the peaceful atmosphere.
Ikeba Shizuka frowned slightly, feeling a little displeased, but she put down her pen and stood up to stretch her body, which was stiff from sitting for a long time.
Then, with light, graceful steps, she walked towards the door.
With a soft creak, the door opened, revealing her clumsy apprentice holding the hand of her supposed daughter-in-law, the two of them laughing and joking as they stood at the doorway.
"Master, I've brought He Ye to visit you!"
Upon seeing Ikenami Shizuka, Yuzuru released his right hand from Kazuha's delicate face and greeted her affectionately.
In contrast, Kazuha seemed a little embarrassed when facing the elegant and graceful woman in front of him.
But when she thought about the purpose of her visit, she felt less embarrassed and greeted her politely, "Aunt Jinghua, good afternoon."
"Oh, it's Kazuha and Hanyu! Come in quickly."
When Ikeba Shizuka saw the two, the frown on her face relaxed, revealing a gentle smile, and she stepped aside to let them into the house.
The three of them walked into the courtyard, changed into slippers in the entryway, and then sat down together in the living room.
Yuzuru looked around. In the large living room, all kinds of furniture were arranged neatly, and the floor was spotless.
It just lacked a bit of vitality, appearing somewhat too lifeless.
There were no fresh flowers, no warm decorative paintings, and even the air seemed to be filled with a desolate feeling.
"Here, have some tea."
Carrying a pot of tea out of the kitchen, Shizuka Ikenami poured a cup for each of them with a smile, then gracefully sat back down on the tatami mat.
"Thank you, Master."
"Thank you, Aunt Jinghua."
The two thanked them in unison.
Chibo Jinghua smiled and waved her hand, "Speak, what brings you two little ones to see me today?"
If it were Yuu Nan coming alone, she wouldn't find it strange, but since Heiji had been deliberately avoiding her ever since he caused those troubles, Kazuha had also come to visit, so there must be something else special going on.
Yu Sheng Nan finished his tea in one gulp and praised, "Master is indeed very understanding."
"Then hurry up and tell me."
Chibo Jinghua picked up the teapot and refilled her clumsy apprentice's teacup.
Yuzuru and Kazuha exchanged a glance, cleared their throats, and said, "Master, it's like this, Kazuha and her karuta club are facing the crisis of being forced to close down unless they achieve a good ranking in the upcoming 'Satsuki-kai'. So we would like to ask you to guide Kazuha so that she can stand out in the competition and save the karuta club."
"Huh? How did you know I know karuta?"
Ikeba Shizuka stared directly at the two of them, her brows furrowed in confusion.
It's been a long time since she last participated in a karuta competition; people outside the industry probably wouldn't even know.
"Hehe~ I not only know that you know karuta, Master, but I also know that you are the karuta queen."
Yuzuru blinked, a sly smile playing on his lips.
Ikenami Shizuka shook her head. "That happened a long time ago."
"She was an empress too! Aunt Jinghua, you're amazing!"
Kazuha's face was flushed with excitement. She had only learned about this from Yuzuru Nan on the way here. Now, Ikenami Shizuka had completely become her idol.
In her opinion, she should learn from Aunt Jinghua, who has outstanding temperament and special skills, so that she can be worthy of her excellent boyfriend.
"You flatter me."
Faced with the two's lavish praise, a faint smile appeared on Ikenami Shizuka's beautiful face. "So, Kazuha, are you planning to learn karuta from me?"
"Yes! Yes! Aunt Jinghua, is that alright?"
Kazuha stared intently at Ikenami Shizuka, her eyes full of anticipation.
Before Ikeba Shizuka could speak, Yu Shengnan gently tapped her head and said in a serious tone, "Why call me Auntie? Call me Master."
"well……"
Ikeba Shizuka was a little stunned. She hadn't said she wanted to take on any apprentices!
Why is someone even taking on apprentices on behalf of their master?
Besides, you two aren't even studying the same course!
But before she could refuse, He Ye had already stood up and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Master!"
"You guys..."
Looking at Kazuha, who wouldn't get up unless she agreed, Shizuka Ikenami suddenly felt powerless.
They were completely under their control.
She rolled her eyes at Yuzuru Nan, who was watching the commotion from the side, and helped Kazuha up. "Fine, taking one or two is the same. Since Kazuha wants to become my apprentice, then learn properly from me."
It's funny to say, but the girl who was supposed to be his future daughter-in-law ended up becoming his second disciple after all these twists and turns.
"Thank you, Master!"
He said with a beaming smile.
Yuzuru interrupted from the side, saying, "Congratulations, Kazuha, you'll be my junior sister from now on."
The buff has been increased by another layer, it's absolutely fantastic.
"Hmph, senior brother, if you dare to bully me in the future, I'll have to ask Master for backup!"
Kazuha tilted her head, stuck out her tongue, and teased him in a quirky way.
The two of them started playfully bickering, calling each other "Junior Sister" and "Senior Brother."
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