AN: Here's a really short chapter.
As Asou approached the train station he heard someone call his name from behind. He turned around and was surprised to see his former students Emi and Touko.
"Sensei! I didn't know you were in town," Touko said when they caught up to him.
"Oh, I was just visiting Hinata," he lied, vaguely aware of a ringing in his ears.
"Really? How nice! So how-" Just then Asou heard the announcement on the intercom for his train's departure.
"I actually have a train to catch but it was nice seeing you two."
"Of course, sorry!" Emi wouldn't want to be the reason her former teacher missed his train. Both students waved as he walked off towards the station.
"Study hard," he called back with a wave. "And take care of Hina," he added. Having people watching out for her when he couldn't was something he considered invaluable.
Later that night, before he went to bed, Asou called Hina to remind her to check her alarm and make sure her doors and windows were locked.