[猪八戒 - 第二十四話][TEXT]

[congenialsinner]

Returning to teaching in the middle of the school-year wasn't as difficult as I'd anticipated. I probably should have done this sooner.

Incidentally, if you happen to see Gojyo today, be sure to wish him a happy birthday.

[if Hakkai were the type of guy to emote in text, there'd definitely be a passive-aggressive little smiley face at the end of

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[overcomplex]

I'm glad you're teaching again.

It's really his birthday?

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[congenialsinner]

I'm glad too.

And yes, it's really his birthday.

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[overcomplex]

Why did you stop in the first place?

... How old is he now?

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[congenialsinner]

Because a dangerous man from my world had appeared here. I didn't feel it was prudent or safe to surround myself with students when I had no idea what he would do.

And that's actually rather difficult to say, under the circumstances. He should be 26 but after the situation with the wormhole, I'm not entirely sure that's accurate.

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[overcomplex]

He's gone now, I'm guessing?

Oh... yeah, that is kind of confusing.

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[congenialsinner]

Yes. He disappeared around the same time as Gojyo did, I believe.

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[overcomplex]

I see.

Well... all that matters now is that you're a teacher again!

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[congenialsinner]

I'm happy to hear that you feel that way. Though, I don't see your name on any of the student lists...?

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[overcomplex]

Yeah. I ...didn't sign up for school.

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[congenialsinner]

Is there any particular reason?

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[overcomplex]

Uh, yeah. I figured I could use that time to get another job, or do odd jobs. I know school pays, but it's only minimum wage.

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[congenialsinner]

That's understandable. It's difficult to do both when you're on your own.

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[overcomplex]

...Right. I'll go back when I can.

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[congenialsinner]

You don't have to unless you want to, of course, but if you find yourself with some extra free-time, you're welcome to sit in on my classes.

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[overcomplex]

Thanks, Hakkai.

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[congenialsinner]

Of course, Ritsuka.