Chapter 4
There she was, looking as beautiful as ever. I knew I was going to meet her at some point, but I didn't expect to see her this soon! The me from before would have simply ignored her, but after everything we've been through, I couldn't help but move towards to her.
By the time I had gotten in front of her table, she still hadn't noticed me. I leaned forward and looked at the contents of the book she was reading, and to no surprise she really was reading about her favorite topic. "Japanese warlords, huh? That's quite an interesting topic for a girl to read about..."
Miku nearly jumped out of her seat at my sudden comment. "Oh! Please don't mind me! I just got a random book and decided to read it while waiting for my sisters!"
I pointed to her phone with a raised eyebrow, "Uh huh, and I suppose that must mean your phone's wallpaper was just randomly chosen as well?"
Her look of embarrassment suddenly turned to one of anger. "So what? Are you going to make fun of me like the others? And here I thought that this school wouldn't have anybody like those bullies!"
"Wait, wait! I'm not here to start a fight, I'm something of a Japanese history buff myself! That's why I decided to try and talk to you. I'm sorry if I gave off the wrong impression, it's just that I'm not exactly the type of guy who talks to people often..."
"Oh... I'm sorry about that, it's just that I was bullied quite a lot in middle school, so I end up acting like that whenever I feel like I'm about to get bullied..."
I placed a hand on her shoulder and smiled, "It's all good. I understand how you feel, so don't worry about it! I guess with the whole confrontation earlier, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Fuutarou Uesugi, the top student in our year level."
"Fuutarou Uesugi... Thank you for being so considerate despite the way I acted towards you... I'm new to this school so I don't have any friends yet. And I forgot to mention this, but my name is Miku Nakano, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
"Oh you have no idea..." I thought to myself as I sat down beside her. "So... why stay at the library when classes are over? Shouldn't you be going home with your sister by now?"
"None of my sisters know about my interest in Japanese warlords, so I decided to stay here and read up a bit... Wait, how did you know I have a sister?"
"Oh! Itsuki's my classmate, and since you two were transfer students and had the same name, I just out two and two together and came to the conclusion that you were sisters. Please correct me if I'm wrong though!"
Miku nodded as she understood what I said, "I see... well you are right that Itsuki and I are related, but she isn't my only sister. I actually have three other sisters aside from Itsuki."
"So you're all quintuplets? I've gotta say that's pretty rare."
"You don't seem too surprised though."
"Let's just say that I've had a prior experience with quintuplets just like you."
"And you said quintuplets were rare..."
We both laughed at her comment, after a few more seconds of giggling I finally gave her my reply. "Oh they are, I was just lucky enough to meet a set of quintuplets again is all!" I looked at my watch and noticed the time. "Oh geez it's getting pretty late, I should probably head out now. I've got a new part-time job and I shouldn't be late. You should probably get going too, Itsuki told me you had a tutor coming over."
Miku stood up, yet looked kind of disappointed, "I suppose you're right, Fuutarou. Wanna go out together then?"
"Sure, Miku. I wouldn't mind walking with you."
We both left the library with books in our hands. On the way to the school gate we started talking about Japanese warlords, luckily I still remember all the trivia and knowledge I had from my past life, so I was able to communicate well with Miku, even better than I did in my previous life, even!
We finally arrived at the gate and Miku sighed, "I guess that's it for our conversation today, I guess I'll see you soon, Fuutarou?"
"Definitely, hope you have fun with your tutor later!"
And with that we left the school together.
Then we rode the train together.
Then we walked all the way to their apartment complex together.
Despite knowing the answer, I pointed at the building and asked, "Miku... by any chance, do you live in this building?"
"Yeah... And by any chance are you... our tutor?" she replied with a smile
"No wonder my pops said the job pays at five times the usual rate... I suppose I am your tutor, what a coincidence!"
"I'll be in your care then, Fuutarou-sensei!" Miku said jokingly as we entered the building.
When we got into the elevator I instinctively pressed for the topmost floor, much to Miku's surprise.
"How did you know what floor to go to, Fuutarou? I don't remember telling you what floor we lived on..."
"Uh... your dad messaged me saying what floor to go to!"
"But you didn't even check your phone..."
"I... I memorized it! Why bother bringing out my phone when I already remember what floor to go on, right?"
Miku stared at me for a moment and shrugged her shoulders, "I guess... that makes sense. Still doesn't explain why you suddenly got nervous when I questioned you pressing the button though."
"I guess being put on the spot just made me all nervous, plus the fact that I'm going to be tutoring five girls at the same time is making me a little anxious, I guess"
Miku nodded, "Knowing my sisters, I'm sure you'll have a rough road ahead of you, especially with Nino... She's... how do I say this? A hassle would be an understatement... so more of a pain in the butt?"
I nodded, "I see... well let's just hope that this intensity is one that helps her with studying. Because if Itsuki's low scores are any indication, I think I've got my work cut out for me with the five of you. I'll make sure you guys graduate though, even if it means having to go through hell to do so."
Miku smiled as we exited the elevator and approached the entrance of the suite. Several voices could be heard as we approached. It seemed like they were arguing but I couldn't figure out what they were saying.
I was just about to knock on the door when it suddenly flung open, and I was greeted by a rushing Nino. She ran into me with enough force to knock the both of us down.
"What the? Is this prick going to be our tutor? Talk about a let down!" Nino said as she examined me, who mind you, was still right on top of me while I was on the floor.
"Hi... the name's Fuutarou Uesugi... And yes, this prick that you're laying down on is your new private tutor. It's a pleasure to meet you, Nino. Now could you please do the both of us a favor and get off me?"
