The café lights were warm yellow, hanging quietly above each table.
Because of that, the whole space did not feel dim.
Instead, it carried a quiet tenderness unique to this kind of atmosphere.
Violet strands of hair were illuminated by the light, swaying gently with Su Tang’s breathing.
If he accidentally breathed in a little too sharply, a few strands near the tips would drift in front of his nose and tickle him.
Su Tang could not hold back and sneezed.
The owner of the hair was currently leaning beside him with complete focus, propping her chin on her hand and staring unblinkingly at the contents of the book.
As a result, their heads were almost pressed together.
So although Su Tang’s sneeze was not loud, it still startled her awake.
Realizing what had happened, the female clerk shot upright with a start.
That lingering blush once again spread across her face, and she explained in a small voice, “Um… I saw that you were so absorbed in your book, so I couldn’t bear to disturb you…”
The more she spoke, the quieter her voice became, until eventually it faded entirely.
Just as she was at a loss for what to do, the corner of her eye suddenly noticed the cup of coffee she had brought over earlier, now sitting cold on the table.
It was as though she had found a lifeline.
She picked up the coffee and hurried toward the back, leaving only her voice drifting over on the breeze.
“Sir, I’ll go make you a fresh cup!”
“Hey…”
Su Tang opened his mouth and called out, but before he could finish, she had already vanished from sight.
He could only shrug and mutter, “All right, then.”
Taking out his phone, he checked his messages.
It was already eight o’clock in the evening.
The only message in his inbox was from Aki Hayakawa, saying that the Devil flesh cleanup had been completed.
There was nothing else.
Su Tang closed his eyes and gently kneaded the space between his brows with his thumb and forefinger.
Seriously…
The local gang had no manners, and their competence was a complete mess too!
They said only one final process was left, that it would be ready for delivery tonight, and yet there was still no news.
Were they planning to drag it out until midnight?
Did that count as “tonight” too?
They were exactly like Valmont’s subordinates in the cartoon.
When it came to being disappointing, they never disappointed.
Forget it.
If there was still no news by tonight, then tomorrow he really would have to do a good deed for the people of Tokyo.
Eliminating organized crime was the duty of people like him!
Opening his eyes and putting away his phone, Su Tang turned his neck slightly, loosening his stiff muscles.
Only then did he notice that the shop door had actually been locked, and a “Closed” sign was hanging outside.
No wonder there had not been a single other person in the shop this whole time.
“Sir, your coffee.”
The clerk came out from the back again.
Her emotions seemed to have settled.
Smiling, she brought a still-steaming cup of coffee to Su Tang.
“Thank you.”
Su Tang replied as usual, picked up the coffee, and blew on it lightly.
Before he could drink, he heard the clerk beside him say, “I’m really sorry about earlier.
I accidentally got absorbed in the book too.
Um… my name is Reze.”
Since the other party had already given her name, both courtesy and reason dictated that Su Tang should give his as well.
So the cup of coffee he had already brought to his lips had to be lowered again.
Turning to look at Reze, Su Tang smiled and said, “It’s fine.
Books are bought to be read.
Being able to share knowledge with one more person is a pleasant thing.
As for my name…”
“You can just call me Su Tang.”
“All right!
Mr.
Su Tang!”
Receiving Su Tang’s name seemed to make her very happy.
Reze then asked in a nervous yet excited tone, “Um… may I ask, are you a teacher?”
A teacher?
Why would she think that?
Su Tang gave Reze a strange look.
He wondered whether this girl might have some mental issues too, and decided that one day, he absolutely had to invite her to his clinic and have her bring him some business.
But then he noticed the book lying open on his table.
The teacher’s edition of Abnormal Psychology.
So that was it.
Su Tang laughed and shook his head, then closed the book.
“Maybe I caused some misunderstanding, but I actually just bought the wrong edition.
Though if you mean ‘teacher’ in the broader sense, I did work as a tutor for a while.”
That had been before he transmigrated.
During university, he had earned his tuition that way.
Hearing Su Tang’s words, the blush on Reze’s face became even more obvious.
“Um… Mr.
?
Su Tang glanced at the sign pasted on the shop window.
That was right.
This was an ordinary café, not some role-playing theme restaurant.
Perhaps noticing the confusion on Su Tang’s face, Reze also realized that her request was too abrupt and immediately explained, “Um… I never went to school… and lately, there are many things I don’t understand when I read…”
Su Tang understood.
Looking at Reze’s uneasy expression, an image immediately appeared in his mind.
A child born into a miserable family, forced to wander and survive from a young age, yearning for knowledge and other people’s school lives.
After growing up, she worked at a café while diligently using every bit of free time to read books…
What an inspiring story!
She was absolutely one of Tokyo’s ten most inspiring people!
Su Tang immediately set down the coffee in his hand and met Reze’s expectant eyes with a kindly smile.
“Of course.
No problem.
In fact, I don’t necessarily understand that much more than you.
There may be many questions we need to explore together.”
“Thank you, teacher!”
After hearing Su Tang’s answer, Reze immediately changed how she addressed him.
She said excitedly, “Then I’ll pay you tuition!”
“No need.
Keep it for yourself.”
Su Tang waved his hand.
He had not actually come here to become a tutor.
“If that makes you uncomfortable, then just come sit at my clinic when you have time.
That will more than cover the tuition.”
Someone like her placed at the entrance would practically be a living signboard.
Her ability to attract attention was full marks.
Would the traffic she brought in not be worth more than tuition?
“All right.
I’ll definitely visit often!”
Reze gave Su Tang a grateful look.
Then she turned around and took out several books, her face showing a hungry expression as she said excitedly,
“Then, teacher, shall we begin?”
Jingle, jingle.
When Su Tang pushed open the door and staggered out of the café, three hours had already passed.
Perhaps because she had finally found a teacher after a long drought, Reze’s stamina had exceeded his imagination.
After explaining things nonstop, he, the teacher, had almost been wrung dry.
Yet Reze was still lively and full of energy.
Truly, her talent was astonishing.
A tired but gratified smile appeared on Su Tang’s face.
However, in the next instant, that smile froze.
He suddenly remembered that cup of coffee!
It had been brought over, and he had not taken a single sip!
What a loss!
Somewhat annoyed, Su Tang turned around and was about to go back and drain the coffee in one gulp when the phone in his pocket finally rang.
West City abandoned factory.
Money in one hand, goods in the other.
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Supernatural Multiverse 110
My Harem Is Indescribable 100
Jujutsu Kaisen: Heroic Spirit 105
“I’m just a Valkyrie passing through.” 67
Uma Musume: Today Is Another Romantic Battlefield 105
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The Most Filial Son Under Heav 85
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Transmigrated as Sukuna 80
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A Saiyan Stands Above Marvel 90
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Tanya Starts from Re:Zero 80
Why did they assign me to Uma 75
MYGO Beauties 70
DanMachi: Emiya the Giant Hero 70
The Gacha Merchant Who Started 80
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Emiya Shirou, Determined to Slay Every Curse and Evil Spirit 57
The Uma Musume Who Became 55
I’m Definitely Not the King of 60
After Maxing Out Every Class 45
Naruto: I’m Konoha’s Local Men 35
Honkai: World Modulation Mode 34
I, the Elden Sword Saint 27
Dio Brando Is Challenging FGO 24
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I, Sakazuki, Won’t Go Down Tha 20
From Trilobites to Titans 10
Chainsaw Man: Contracted with 17
Arknights: Starting Out as a S 27
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In Star Rail, Ultra-Beast Armored — Have I Caught “Equilibrium”?
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Ben Tennyson Wants to Join the Justice League ( 126 ) TYPE-MOON: Redemption Beginning with the Holy Grail War (Chapter110) Yu-Gi-Oh!
— Transmigrated into the White Dragon Girl (Chapter220) “Is this chat group even serious?” (Chapter125) I, Lord Ravager, Utterly Loyal!
(Chapter250) Can Playing Games Save the World?
65 Crossover Anime Multiverse: The Demon Hunter of an Unnatural World 77 From Junkman to Wasteland 66 Weekly Refresh of Overpowered 31 I’m Grinding Proficiency Like 46 From Kiana, Lord Ravager, Onwa 220 Honkai: Is This Still the Prev 42 Elf: My Starter Pokémon Is Inc 65 Warhammer: My Primarch Is Remi 185 From Demon Slayer to Grand Ass Volume2/20 The Way the Umamusume Look at 68 Uma Musume, but My Cheat Power 248 Naruto: Weaving the Future, Be 65 Zenless Zone Zero, but Kamen R 76 Multiverse Crossover: The Perf 66 My Cyberpsycho Girlfriend 65 Uma Musume: The Dark Trainer 230 Uma Musume: A Calamity Born fr 154 I, a Reincarnation-Loop Player Volume4/40 The Violent Girl Group Is Beat 125 Uma Musume: The Horse Girl Who 67 Uma Musume: From Beginner 145 Becoming a Horse Girl, I Will 85 Uma Musume: I Want All 120 I Can Copy Unique Skills 115 Summoning an Evil God, but the 75 Supernatural Multiverse 110 My Harem Is Indescribable 100 Jujutsu Kaisen: Heroic Spirit 105 “I’m just a Valkyrie passing through.” 67 Uma Musume: Today Is Another Romantic Battlefield 105 Still playing traditional Honk 80 The Most Filial Son Under Heav 85 What Should I Do After Switchi – Volume2/3 Reincarnated as a Demon, Skill 78 Hell-Difficulty Dungeon?
55 Transmigrated as Sukuna 80 Checking In in Demon Slayer 85 The Reincarnating Trainer of Tracen Academy 100 I Refuse to Become a Heroic 85 My Best Friend Into a Slime?
80 A Saiyan Stands Above Marvel 90 What Do You Mean by Using a Lab Mod to Be the Hero?
75 Tanya Starts from Re:Zero 80 Why did they assign me to Uma 75 MYGO Beauties 70 DanMachi: Emiya the Giant Hero 70 The Gacha Merchant Who Started 80 Honkai’s Otherworld?
Wait—Who Are You People?!
80 Emiya Shirou, Determined to Slay Every Curse and Evil Spirit 57 The Uma Musume Who Became 55 I’m Definitely Not the King of 60 After Maxing Out Every Class 45 Naruto: I’m Konoha’s Local Men 35 Honkai: World Modulation Mode 34 I, the Elden Sword Saint 27 Dio Brando Is Challenging FGO 24 No One Knows Pokémon Better 18 I, Sakazuki, Won’t Go Down Tha 20 From Trilobites to Titans 10 Chainsaw Man: Contracted with 17 Arknights: Starting Out as a S 27 DanMachi: