After waiting for a while, he found that Ren had no intention of leaving. Instead, he continued drinking coffee. Maruo asked tentatively: "Kamikawa-kun, you seem to hate working relationships?"
After carefully recalling the conversation between them, he easily found the key to Ren's emotional change.
The moment he said the word 'work', Ren replied to the question.
He made this guess based on what Ren said later, "I won't be hired by anyone."
"That's right."
Putting down his coffee, Ren answered calmly.
The coffee he ordered was still hot and he couldn't finish it in a while, so he didn't mind chatting with Maruo to pass the time while waiting for the coffee to cool.
"If I don't hire you, may I ask you to teach my daughter?"
Seeing his confession, Maruo immediately asked while observing his reaction.
"Sure." Ren answered matter-of-factly.
As long as the other party doesn't think about hiring him, it's fine to teach Itsuki and the others, after all they are all classmates.
He is still very happy to help classmates.
"…"
Hearing his agreement, Maruo not only didn't show any joy, but instead began to think about whether Ren really hated the working relationship.
If he really hated it, then it was very natural for him to refuse the job. However, after rejecting him, he did not choose to leave, but continued to stay here to drink coffee. This behavior is not easy to explain.
Of course, this behavior could be explained by saying that just leaving was rude, but if so, how could Maruo explain him saying that he wouldn't hire him and asking him to do so, but Ren agreed to help with tutoring?
This is like a boss offering ten times the salary to his employee in the hope that he will help him work, but the employee firmly rejects the boss's offer of ten times the salary. He couldn't help but ask for a penny and keep working.
Something like this is impossible even if you think about it, and cannot be explained by common sense.
But what if Ren deliberately said that he hated work relationships?
If that's the case, everything will be explained.
There are two possibilities for him agreeing to help with tutoring without asking for money. The first possibility is that he is here for his daughter. The reason for not asking for money was to leave a good impression on him. The second possibility was that he wanted to owe him a favor.
Thinking about the blonde girl who came with Ren and Itsuki, Maruo ruled out the first possibility.
How could anyone come here for his daughter and bring another girl here?
In other words, in return for helping his daughter teach, he wanted to owe his a favor.
Why did he think he owed him a favor?
He's the director of Nakano Hospital, and he can do as many things as he wishes.
Feeling like he had it all figured out, Maruo took out his wallet, took out a beautiful business card and handed it to Ren: "Then please Kamikawa-kun."
"Yes."
Subconsciously taking the business card, Ren agreed.
"My contact information is on the business card. If you have anything, you can contact me. As long as it is within my ability, I will help you solve it," Maruo said earnestly.
As long as he could improve his daughters' grades, a debt of gratitude was nothing.
"Oh."
After looking at his business card, Ren put it in his pocket.
This was the first time he received a business card.
"If possible, I hope to see an improvement in my daughter's grades at the end of the next exam."
Maruo believes he has reached an agreement with Ren, also making his own demands.
"As long as they work together, it's fine." After thinking about it, Ren answered.
He only helps with tutoring and studying, if he doesn't obey there's nothing he can do.
"Don't worry about this, my daughter is still well-behaved," Maruo said confidently.
"Um."
Thinking about Itsuki's usual behavior and how Nino suited his other identity, Ren agreed with his statement.
"As for other tutoring matters, let Itsuki-kun tell you. I have something to take care of later. I'm really sorry," Maruo said apologetically after looking at the time.
"Yes."
After drinking the rest of his coffee, Ren stood up and left.
As Maruo thought, the coffee was already cold, but he just finished it now.
Seeing how neatly she left after the negotiation, Maruo knew that his guess was correct.
When they saw Ren walking towards them, Itsuki and Gabriel immediately stood up.
"Kamikawa-san, what did my father talk to you about?"
Glancing at Maruo who also stood up, Itsuki asked.
Gabriel was also very curious about this question and stared at Ren without blinking.
"Your father thanked me and asked me to help with your quintuplets' tutoring."
After trying hard to think about his words, Ren concluded.
"Is it true?" Itsuki's eyes widened, a little unbelievable.
Ren confirmed: "That's right."
"Do you agree?" Itsuki asked hopefully.
"Accepted."
"Very good!"
Since Ren agreed to help her sister with tutoring, this meant he had more time to help with tutoring and studying. Is there anything else that can make people happier than this?
When she left the cafe, Itsuki was still immersed in the excitement and couldn't escape for a long time.
After chatting for a while, Ren and Gabriel said goodbye to Itsuki and began their journey home.
"Kamikawa, did her father really just tell you those few things?"
On the way home, Gabriel confirmed.
"Yes," Ren answered honestly.
"Then do you still have time?" Gabriel reminded, "Don't forget, you also taught Furuhashi Fumino and Ogata Rizu."
"Just teach them together," Ren was already thinking about what to do.
For him, it didn't matter how many people he taught.
"…"
Gabriel suddenly felt a little uncomfortable thinking about Ren living with seven girls.
But then she thought about it, if Ren had to hang out with seven girls at once, it was impossible for something ambiguous to happen.
On the contrary, it would be embarrassing, right?
Thinking about this, Gabriel felt much more comfortable.