Higashinoji didn't know that he had directly bumped into Mr. Kuromiya, who was also serialized in "Cold". He just carried the canvas and rushed home.

After all, it was already ten o'clock in the evening when I finished this oil painting.

In Japan, if a minor like him is still wandering around outside, he will easily be caught by the patrol police and sent home.

In more serious cases, the school will notify the school of criticism, saying that Mr. Higashinoji stayed out all night...

Higashinoji didn't like this kind of trouble, so of course he rushed home all the way.

But before he had even taken two steps, Higashino heard the system prompt - 'Your painting level has been improved.'

Has your drawing skills improved?

Hearing these words, Higashinoji was stunned for a moment, then stopped and looked attentively.

The system page appears instead.

In terms of painting level, there has indeed been a change.

The previous level of painting was 'perfection - reaching the pinnacle', but the current level of painting has been changed to the following.

Painting Level: Peak—Superb. (The next level requires 1,000,000 fame points))

The original perfection - reaching the pinnacle has become the pinnacle - perfection.

It is probably because of this burst of inspiration that Higashinoji improved his painting level.

but--

"Can it still be classified like this?"

Higashikata glanced at it and found it a bit funny.

Whether he has made progress or not, he actually knows it in his heart.

With this burst of inspiration, Higashinoji really felt that he had gained a lot of new understanding of some obscure areas when painting.

but--

Painting grade grading...this is a bit outrageous.

Because painting also requires state. If the inspiration is exhausted, even Higashinoji will create low-level works. This is normal.

Is there such a strict grading standard as this lazy dog ​​system?

Therefore, in Higashinoji's eyes, this classification is only for reference and cannot be relied upon.

"But I did gain a lot today."

Not only did I draw the entries for the adult category, but I also gained a new understanding of things that were previously obscure...

To describe Higashino's current situation in one word, it is that his hands are hot and he is in excellent condition.

But...

"It's better to go home quickly. I don't know if Chihaya has slept yet."

Higashinoji glanced at the apartment building in front of him.

He had called Higashino Chihaya several times just now, telling her not to go out and to stay at home and rest.

Chihaya Higashino also worriedly promised several times on the phone, "Yes, sister knows, Aji needs to go home early."

She was still quite worried about Higashikata.

"Let's make another call."

Higashinoji felt that he should report that he was safe again to prevent the other party from being uneasy, so he temporarily placed the painting by the stairs and called Higashino Chihaya again.

But this time the call was not connected.

It seems that Chihaya Higashino should be taking a rest.

Higashikata felt relieved a lot.

He was worried that the silly Higashino Chihaya was still waiting for him to go home.

He lifted the canvas again, cautiously.

There's nothing you can do about it, after all, the paint on it hasn't dried yet, so if it scratches or knocks anywhere, that would be really bad.

And there was also a reason to take care of Chihaya Higashino who was taking a rest.

You can't wake her up, right?

With this idea in mind, Higashinoji quietly came to the door of his house, put down the canvas, and at the same time reached out and took out the key from his pocket.

With a click, the door opened.

"Why are you still keeping the lights on?"

The yellowish light shone on him, causing Tonoji to squint his eyes slightly.

After his eyes slightly adjusted to the light, Higashino's movements came to a halt.

There was a petite and thin figure sitting at the entrance.

Chihaya Higashino was wearing light pink pajamas, holding her feet in one hand and clutching her mobile phone in the other. She leaned her little head against the shoe cabinet and faced the door with her whole body, exhaling softly.

She must have been sitting here waiting for Higashinoji for a long time, and she fell asleep, and she looked very tired, because even Higashinoji's call didn't wake her up.

Under the long black hair is a worried frown, and the delicate and beautiful faces are pressed together, as if they have had a nightmare.

God knows how long she has been sitting here?

It might be an hour, it might be two hours...

Higashinoji remained silent. He just placed the oil painting next to the entrance to lean against. Then he walked up and gently picked up Higashino Chihaya from the ground.

His movements were very light, but even so, Chihaya Higashino, who was sleeping, felt uneasy and opened her big eyes in a daze.

"Asi...hehe..."

When she saw it was Higashinoji, she finally felt relieved and fell asleep again.

While falling asleep, Chihaya Higashino never forgot to put her arms around Higashinoji's neck, rub her smooth face against his chest, and whisper in her sleep: "It's so late, Aji."

"Well, I'm late."

Higashinoji tucked the hair that fell around Higashino Chihaya's ears behind her head, secretly said sorry before carrying her into her bedroom.

Looking at Chihaya Higashino who was sleeping peacefully, Higashino turned off the lights in the bedroom, returned to the entrance, and put the oil painting back in his bedroom.

"I'll finish this oil painting in the next two days." Looking at the oil painting placed in the corner, Higashino nodded with satisfaction.

There should be no big problem in winning the prize this time.

After all, the Tokyo Youth Art Award is not very prestigious. In the adult category, only some young college students or amateur painters participate, while in the student category, a group of students participate.

With the quality of his two paintings, there shouldn't be much of a problem.

So back to the point.

"Is it a good choice for Chihaya-san to go to school?"

Higashikata muttered to himself.

Higashino took Higashino Chika to school mainly because he was worried that she would not be safe at home alone. But in school, with him taking care of her, she basically had nothing to worry about.

As for whether you may encounter school bullying?

This means there is no need to worry anymore.

Although Higashinoji only knows a little bit about Tang Hands, and he understands it a little bit, there is no big problem in teaching a few school students.

Moreover, Higashinoji has no plans to separate classes with Higashino Chihaya. There is no way anyone would find him unhappy right under his nose, right?

To sum up, it is undoubtedly appropriate to take Higashino Chihaya to school.

But...

What about Chihaya Higashino’s own wishes?

Touyesi pinched his chin and couldn't help but shake his head.

Since her parents were killed by an indiscriminate murderer, Chihaya Higashino has fallen into her current state of mental disorder.

Although it's not a big problem just to go out, if you take her to a place a little further away, she will become afraid of unfamiliar environments, and it may even aggravate her condition.

"Even if you get the gold reward, you still have to work hard."

Higashikata shook his head.

If Chihaya Higashino really didn't want to, Higashinoji would definitely not force her to go to school.

Thinking of Chihaya Higashino who was waiting for him at the entrance just now, Higashinoji felt a little complicated.

What a silly and naive sister...
Chapter completed!