Chapter 275

A student who can not only break even in such a large-scale tournament but also make a small profit of 10,000 yen.

It's really not something everyone can do.

At this moment.

Horikawa Kaori remembered something and said helplessly:

"Natsume-kun, lying is not good…"

"After the Shogi Hall found out, they even specifically sent a message to complain that I wasn't working seriously."

"Could such a thing happen?" Natsume Chikage was stunned, then apologized, "This… I am truly very sorry. They didn't punish you for anything, did they?"

Horikawa Kaori waved her hand, looking indifferent, and smiled:

"No need to apologize, who could have expected it to develop to this point."

"Besides, they just grumbled a word or two; actually, there won't be any punishment."

"Because this is just a trivial matter."

Natsume Chikage breathed a slight sigh of relief:

"That's good."

Horikawa Kaori chuckled:

"But you have to promise your big sister that if you continue to win and get a high prize, remember to treat me to a meal, okay?"

Furukawa Saio said happily:

"Little Saio wants to eat too!"

Furukawa Masahiro laughed:

"If possible, can you treat me as well?"

Natsume Chikage nodded and smiled:

"Of course."

Horikawa Kaori said happily:

"Mm-hmm, then it's a deal."

And Furukawa Masahiro checked the time and suggested:

"Natsume-kun, it's still early; if you don't mind, why not come to my residence now and be Saio's teacher?"

Upon hearing this, Natsume Chikage took out his phone to check the time.

He found that it was already almost three o'clock.

Although there were still two hours, it was just enough time to be little Saio's shogi teacher.

But going back and forth would definitely make him late for dinner with the seniors at five o'clock.

Natsume Chikage was very punctual and didn't like breaking promises.

Especially on occasions where he was the one treating.

He shook his head and said:

"I already have plans today; going back and forth would definitely make me late. How about another day?"

Furukawa Masahiro didn't force it upon hearing this.

Because it was enough that Natsume-kun had promised to come.

He smiled kindly:

"Of course, no problem."

"Then let's exchange contact information now."

Upon hearing this, Horikawa Kaori took the opportunity to say:

"I'll add you too, so we can keep in touch in the future."

Furukawa Saio also said happily:

"Saio also wants to add big brother's contact information."

Natsume Chikage didn't mind this at all.

So he added the three of them.

After bidding farewell to the three.

Natsume Chikage headed to Shibuya.

After arriving.

He sat and waited near the agreed-upon shop.

But suddenly.

He remembered that he still had the lunch his sister had given him in his schoolbag that he hadn't eaten yet.

So, taking advantage of the fact that it was only past three, he decided to just eat it as afternoon tea.

Come to think of it.

Natsume Chikage also felt that after his physique and mental attributes improved, his appetite had increased a lot.

Especially after playing shogi, he felt his mental energy was consumed quickly, and he got hungry all of a sudden.

It is said that the brain accounts for a very high proportion of the body's energy consumption.

Just like high school students in the country who study for a long time every day; even though they don't exercise much, they still feel very hungry at mealtime every day and eat crazily.

But even after eating a lot, they don't see any weight gain.

Instead, they maintain a balance.

Conversely.

If they reach university or society and their studies start to slacken.

Even if they eat less than before every day, they will gradually get fat.

Natsume Chikage felt that his current situation was probably just like that.

But come to think of it, Natsume Chikage hadn't expected to meet Fukuda Tsukasa in the second round.

He even took the initiative to propose the bet.

By a stroke of luck, he made a small profit of 10,000 yen.

Plus the 20,000 yen after the match ended.

Today, he easily earned 30,000 yen, which is much faster than working a part-time job.

But 50,000 yen is still not enough for rent.

Natsume Chikage has to pay rent on April 15th.

And the next match should be in a few days; if he wins again, he can get 60,000 yen, which is just enough for one month's rent.

However… he just doesn't know who the next opponent will be and if they will be stronger than Fukuda Tsukasa.

【Tsukishima Rin: Araki-san, wouldn't it be better if I went back and changed my clothes?】

【Araki Yuai: Hey, don't change. If you go specifically to change your clothes, your intentions are really too obvious! If you scare Natsume-kun away, don't say I didn't give you a chance.】

【Tsukishima Rin: That's true… where are you now? I've already arrived.】

【Araki Yuai: Huh? You're so fast?】

【Tsukishima Rin: I'm afraid of being late…】

【Araki Yuai: …We'll be there in ten minutes or so, just wander around the area first. By the way, remember not to be discovered by Natsume-kun; he just replied to me saying he's waiting for us nearby.】

【Tsukishima Rin: Mm-hmm, I will.】

Tsukishima Rin, wearing her school uniform, adjusted her appearance and hairstyle slightly in the shop window.

After confirming there were no problems.

She looked around with some anticipation.

Before long.

Tsukishima Rin was pleasantly surprised to find Natsume Chikage sitting alone on a roadside bench.

She saw that just by sitting there, he attracted the attention of many people.

Even quite a few beauties took the initiative to step forward and chat him up directly.

But they were all rejected with a shake of his head.

Seeing him reject them, Tsukishima Rin felt much more at ease.

According to the original plan.