The Heroines Want to Fall in Love 32

The Heroines Want to Fall in Love 32

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Edited by: Tiny Fan Fiction

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Chapter 32 Breaking the Deadlock

“What do you think is the best way to solve this problem?”

“Asakura-san, are you asking how to make enough money in the shortest amount of time?”

“Hmm…you’re not wrong in saying that.”

Asakura felt that Kawasaki’s younger brother was quite impressive, having grasped the core of the issue right away.

The core of the problem wasn’t his sister’s or parents’ opinions, but money.

If their parents’ salaries were enough to cover the family’s expenses, mortgage, car loan, and their children’s tuition fees, would Saki Kawasaki have to venture out into society prematurely?

It was unthinkable; as parents, how could they let their child give up on their dreams?

Not to mention that the dream was simply going to college, which was the right thing to do, and even as adults, they couldn’t deny it – as high school students, working hard to get into college was the correct path.

This was one of the keys to breaking the deadlock.

Asakura thought that Hachiman’s previous suggestion of a scholarship was valuable, but relying solely on scholarships was still a bit of a stretch; if possible, finding a part-time job would be a good option, which could bring in around 100,000 yen per month.

The average monthly income for a person in Japan was around 270,000 yen, but at the same time, a typical household of 2 would spend around the same amount per month.

For the Kawasaki family, with 5 members, they had to cut back on many things to live a relatively comfortable life.

“But, middle school students can’t really get part-time jobs…”

“Well, there are some things you can do, like delivering newspapers in the morning; it’s not a high-paying job, though.” Asakura provided another piece of information: “Your sister doesn’t work part-time because she’s afraid of leaving her younger siblings at home with no one to take care of them. If you can take care of yourself and your sister, she should be able to work part-time without worrying, right?”

“But I’m already in my third year of middle school,” Taishi Kawasaki said in a complaining tone.

Komachi Hikigaya chimed in, “Older siblings are like that; they always treat their younger siblings like kids. My brother is the same; every time I go out, he asks me where I’m going, and it’s super annoying. I even wonder if he’s a siscon.”

No, you’re not wrong; Hachiman was indeed a siscon, 100% pure.

He had even said before that if he couldn’t find someone to marry in the future, he’d marry his sister…a request that Komachi would surely reject, no, definitely reject!

Poor Hachiman; only as a friend would I not be disgusted by you, trust you…hmm?

Why do I have this weird feeling?

“If it’s just taking care of the family, I can definitely do it!”

“Taishi-kun, you’re confident in taking care of your family? Like cooking and stuff?”

“I don’t have any experience… just the basics I learned in home economics class, and my sister usually does the cooking. Since my parents come home late and leave early for work, my sister takes care of most of the household chores, and my parents don’t pay much attention to us kids.” Taishi Kawasaki said, suddenly feeling uncertain about his words.

As a middle school student, it’s indeed beyond his capabilities to take care of someone…

After school, apart from doing homework, he spends most of his free time playing games and watching entertainment, giving off a carefree vibe, without any skills or experience in taking care of kids.

But this is the reality for many middle school students… they just go with the flow and follow their parents’ arrangements without any personal thoughts or opinions.

Not just middle school students, but even many high school and college students don’t have a clear plan for their future.

“Your parents must care about you, for example, they might have already paid for your summer tutoring fees.”

“…do they think I’m more important than my sister? If going to tutoring would affect my sister’s future, then I’d rather not go!” Taishi Kawasaki’s emotions flared up, feeling uncomfortable about his parents’ decision to prioritize him over his sister.

This is a normal reaction, as sacrificing others for personal gain is unacceptable to middle school students, but once they enter the workforce…

No, this kind of thing is already common in universities, where students who aren’t from poor families apply for financial aid meant for underprivileged students and use it to indulge in luxuries, lacking in ability but occupying important positions, and then push tasks down to their peers, like the ‘Student Council’ leaders, and gang up with others to bully diligent roommates.

It’s everywhere, and it’s not a joke!

What’s even more infuriating is that you can’t do anything about it.

“Do you think it’s your parents’ fault? No, this is your sister’s selfless decision. She must have considered the family’s difficulties and made her choice after careful thought.”

The Kawasaki family’s financial situation is tough, so giving up on further education is the right choice.

Although she knows she made the right decision, Saki Kawasaki still can’t help but feel a sense of regret.

This is the clash between the dreams of the young and the harsh reality of adulthood; when Saki Kawasaki learns to accept reality, she’ll probably become a boring and conformist adult too?

“I’m going to talk to my sister and clear things up! What right does she have to make decisions for me?!” Taishi Kawasaki exclaimed, getting ready to stand up.

Komachi Hikigaya quickly intervened, “Kawasaki-san, calm down!”

Taishi Kawasaki stood still for several seconds, pondering before slowly sitting down, picking up his latte to take a sip, using the bitterness to ease the excitement from moments ago.

He couldn’t do anything if he went back now; his sister wouldn’t listen to him, because to her, he was just a kid.

“Don’t rush it. Let’s focus on how to make some cash first,” Asakura Yu said to the two middle schoolers, his words having nothing to do with dreams, but rather the very realistic, money-smelling kind of thing.

Make money!

In this world, money is all-powerful.

What?

You say it can’t buy love?

Hah, there are plenty of couples who divorce over money issues.

Even if money can’t buy love, it can certainly be its destroyer – you can’t argue with that, right?

“Make… money?” Komachi Hikigaya looked at Asakura Yu as if seeing him for the first time, her expression one of surprise.

Having known him for so long, this was the first time she’d heard such a realistic topic come out of someone close to her.

“How do we make money?” Taishi Kawasaki asked with a serious face.

“Study hard.”

Komachi Hikigaya’s face was a question mark, her cute cheeks saying ‘Huh?

What are you talking about, Yu-kun?’

Since when did studying make money?

“Bro, what do you mean?”

Taishi Kawasaki had started calling him by a new nickname on his own accord.

“The tuition for private schools isn’t any lower than college. As Saki’s brother, if you want to help reduce her burden, you should work hard to get into a public school like Sobu High,” Asakura Yu advised, adding a reminder, “But don’t even think about nearby public Hongo High – most of the students there are delinquents, the study atmosphere is terrible, and the deviation value is so low anyone can get in. You’re better off not considering it.”

That’s when Komachi Hikigaya understood what he meant.

This wasn’t about making money, but saving it; by saving money, Kawasaki-san’s sister would have more room to breathe.

A strategy well within the capabilities of a middle schooler, right?

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