“Shall we take a break soon?”
After studying for a while, Catherine brought drinks for everyone.
“Thank you, Catherine. I was just thinking of taking a break.”
“Well then, I’ll place everyone’s drinks here.”
With that, Catherine placed the drinks she brought and started to leave the shop.
“Speaking of which, Catherine, aren’t you going out today?”
“That’s right. Mother is going to the public office today, so I plan to stay home. I’m scheduled to work in the home garden with Al-chan later.”
“Ah, speaking of which, Marie, you were at the public office today to declare the shop’s sales, weren’t you? It must have been tough creating documents now that the shop has gotten bigger.”
“It can’t be helped that it’s tough. The shop has grown, sales have increased, and we can live better lives, so it can’t be helped.”
Kent replied when he asked Catherine. Marie had been working on the documents to declare the shop’s sales to the public office since last month. Since it was no longer a small and medium-sized shop like before, the documents to declare this time were also extensive. These submitted documents would be examined, and the tax amount for the shop would be determined.
“Speaking of which, what about Prim’s sales declaration?”
“Huh? My place? I hired a professional to create the documents. After checking the completed documents, Bobby and I signed and submitted them. As long as the representative signs, it doesn’t matter who creates the content.”
“I see. Marie said she had to write it herself and was creating it alone.”
“Oh, that must have been tough. For a shop of this size, I think it’s a cruel task to do alone. Next time, you should consider hiring a professional or using employees to reduce the workload.”
“Thank you. I’ll tell Marie that.”
Prim, who had received gifted education regarding business since childhood so she could manage a large store, was knowledgeable in these matters. Kent was grateful that Prim, who understood the situation, was present.
After a little small talk, they finished their break. Catherine went to the home garden in Kent’s house, and the others returned to their desks to resume their respective studies.
“Well, it’s getting dark outside, so let’s call it a day.”
“Ah, is it that time already?”
Before they knew it, it had become dark outside, and it was time to end the study session. After this, everyone would return home to continue their studies.
“Kent, thank you for letting us join you today. I learned a lot thanks to you. See you again tomorrow.”
“Thank you for accommodating us today. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.”
First, Bobby and Prim said their greetings and left the shop. Both of them walked hand in hand, looking happy.
“Well then, I’ll be going home too. See you tomorrow.”
Next, Patty also left the shop.
“…”
“…”
Then, Josette and Caro eyed each other cautiously.
“What’s wrong with you two?”
Seeing their expressions, Kent asked them.
“Th-the thing is, it’s an important day before the test… I’ll just have to endure it. Well then, I’ll be going home too. See you tomorrow. Farewell.”
Josette, who had been acting indecisive, seemed to have made up her mind. She then announced she was leaving and went out of the shop.
“As expected, I can’t get ahead of you. I’ll give up for today and go home. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.”
Caro also left the shop with a disappointed look.
“Well then, I guess I’ll head home and continue my studies too.”
“Eh? You’re leaving already?”
“This is going to be an important test. I can’t afford to slack off. See you tomorrow.”
“I see, that’s a shame. Tomorrow, I’ll call a reliable helper for my big brother who’s working hard. Please look forward to it.”
Rachel seemed to have thought of something, but Kent didn’t pay much attention and left the shop, heading home.
The next morning, Kent and the others gathered to study as they did the day before.
“Today, I invited some powerful helpers. If you have any questions, ask these two.”
As Rachel said that, two women appeared from the back.
“Rachel-san, truthfully, teachers shouldn’t be doing this before a test…”
“Called and appeared, ta-da!”
Tia and Arnet appeared.
“Rachel-san, you’re amazing. To invite teachers at this time.”
“If you invite Teacher Tia, it’s only natural that she’ll come along as a bonus.”
The difference between Prim’s surprised expression and Josette’s exasperated one was significant.
“By the way, you have amazing reference books. If you just memorize all of this, you’ll get almost full marks.”
Tia picked up one of Rachel’s specially made reference books lying nearby, flipped through the pages to check the contents, and said surprisingly.
“Time is also precious, shall we begin soon?”
” ” “Yes” ” ”
When Kent said so, they each opened their textbooks and reference books, took out their notebooks, and began studying with their writing utensils.
“Kent-kun. Is there anything you don’t understand? I’ll teach you step by step.”
“Whoa, when did you get next to me?”
As Kent was studying intently, he felt a warm and soft sensation next to him. Startled, he looked and saw that Arnet had brought a chair next to where Kent was sitting and had moved her body to be right next to him.
“Where are you going? Sit and study.”
(Ugh, what incredible strength. I can’t move at all.)
Startled, Kent tried to stand up, but Arnet held him down with tremendous force, making it impossible for him to move.
“Kent, I’m so jealous. Trade places with me.”
“Bobby, what are you talking about? If you do that, we’ll break up. But Arnet-sensei, you’re too close to Kent-san.”
Bobby looked enviously, while Prim glared at Bobby as if looking at something dirty and said.
“It’s called ‘skinship.’ See? No one else is saying anything.”
As Arnet said, no one else present said anything when they saw how closely Arnet was sticking to Kent.
“Teacher Tia, please say something too.”
“Hmm. I don’t have the right to stop that.”
“No way…”
Prim, who had sought help from Tia, a teacher, was surprised by the unexpected answer. The conversation ended there, and Arnet remained glued to Kent until the study session ended.
“Well then, I guess that’s it for today.”
They continued their study session with several breaks, but as the sun set, it was time to end. Arnet never left Kent’s side, and when there were questions about the studies, Tia handled them.
“Teacher Tia, Teacher Arnet, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule before the test.”
Rachel thanked the two of them.
“I can’t refuse Rachel-san when she asks me… Well then, everyone, good luck on tomorrow’s test.”
“It was fun. Thanks for inviting me. Everyone, do your best tomorrow.”
With that, Tia and Arnet left the shop.
“Now then, we should be going home too. To conserve our energy for tomorrow, I’ve prepared a carriage today. Yes, yes, I’ll give you all a ride, so please get in.”
“Wow, this is my first time riding in a Duke’s family carriage.”
“Thank you for the past two days. See you at school again.”
“Well then, Kent-san, see you tomorrow.”
“Well then. See you tomorrow.”
Josette, Bobby, Prim, Caro, and Patty got into Josette’s carriage and headed home, stopping at each of their houses.
“Today, Big Brother was all over the teachers, wasn’t he? I’m so jealous!”
“Why didn’t Josette-san and Caro say anything about that?”
“Well… they didn’t notice even though they were so close. I won’t say it, but you’ll understand the reason eventually.”
Rachel said with a slightly exasperated expression.
