Crossover Anime: I'm at Shuchiin Academy, and my surname is Uchiha.

Chapter 209 Lady Tsurumi, Don't Rush to Refuse...

Early in the morning, Shirogane Miyuki rubbed his somewhat groggy head, and then went outside to see Uchiha Ryo chatting with a group of middle school students.

"Uchiha... Hmph, what are Hiratsuka-sensei's plans for today?"

After getting Nura Rikuo's and Keikain Yura's contact information and addresses, Uchiha Rin turned around and patted Shirogane Miyuki on the shoulder.

"We only have one task today: to go to the Tsurumi family and resolve Tsurumi Rumi's problem."

That's right. In fact, Uchiha Ryo had already discussed his ideas with Rumi yesterday, which was to have Rumi transfer directly to Shuchiin Academy.

Because of the special nature of Shuchiin Academy, some gifted students can even apply to skip grades in the exams.

For example, Uchiha Ryo and Shirogane Miyuki, if they weren't in such a hurry to graduate, could actually have entered the upper grades earlier.

Miyuki Shirogane: "You mean, you hope that Tsurumi Rumi will be able to make friends in the environment of Shuchiin Academy after transferring here?"

Uchiha Ryo nodded. "How about it? You're the student council president. If you handle this, the success rate will increase significantly."

"Um... but what should I say to my family who are studying in the US?"

Uchiha Ryo: "Leave this to me. You just need to sit there seriously, put on the aloof demeanor of the student council president, and occasionally chime in with a few words."

"It's that simple?"

Miyuki Shirogane followed Ryo Uchiha to the backyard and called over Rumi Tsurumi, who was reading alone there.

Uchiha Ryo: "I've already spoken to your teacher. I'll take you back today to prepare for your transfer."

Shuchiin-in... Tsurumi Rumi nodded.

"I'm just an outsider, can I really make friends at Shuchiin University?"

There's no need to worry about that.

Uchiha Ryo pointed to himself and Shirogane Miyuki beside him, "This Shirogane student council president and I are both from outside the school, but we still have quite a few friends. There may be some people who look down on your background."

"But most of the students at Shuchiin University care more about your academic ability."

There are certainly spoiled brats, but encountering those brainless young masters and psychologically twisted young ladies in Shuchiin is even more difficult than encountering a genius like Shirogane Miyuki.

Therefore, when Tsurumi Rumi entered Shuchiin, she might have been initially rejected because of her background. However, as long as you can demonstrate your abilities, they should try to befriend you rather than reject or be jealous of you.

The students at Shuchiin University are very rational. A student with exceptional talent, even if she is an external student, will not lack so-called friends as long as her future is worth investing in, because that is the kind of network that needs to be expanded.

Rumi Tsurumi: "But my mother will most likely have a hard time agreeing to let me go to Shuchiin Academy. The tuition fees for a prestigious academy are one of the problems, and my family lives in Chiba. It's not close to Shuchiin Academy, which is in the heart of Tokyo."

"Don't worry, I promise I'll convince Aunt Tsurumi."

As they prepared to leave the hotel with Rumi, Uchiha Ryo first greeted Hiratsuka Shizuka, then winked at Yukinoshita.

Chitanda waved to cheer her on, while Yukinoshita jogged over and ruffled Rumi's hair.

"Ling, I'm counting on you to stay in the US..."

Uchiha Ryo: "Don't worry, I'll get Rumi transferred to Shuchiin. But her family lives in Chiba, so if she moves to Tokyo..."

Yukinoshita: "Rumi can stay at my place; I live alone anyway."

It seems that Yukino really cares about Rumi. Is it because she sees her past self in her? Back then, no one saved her, but now Rumi has the chance to be saved, so she is unwilling to let go.

"I understand, but if I successfully bring Rumei to Shuchiin, could Yukino reward me with a piece of candy?"

Yukinoshita: "...Let's talk about it after you succeed."

"Okay! I'll take that as a yes."

.....

Guided by Rumi Tsurumi, they finally arrived at the Tsurumi family home in Chiba Prefecture. According to Rumi herself, her mother's word was law in her family. As long as Mrs. Tsurumi was persuaded, the transfer would be easy to arrange.

"Even though Mom will most likely refuse, it's okay! Mom owes me a favor."

Uchiha Ryo: "Conditions?"

"Yes, because I got first place in the grade in the midterm exams, and she said she would grant me one request if I got first place in the grade."

I see. Let's go inside and discuss it in more detail then.

"Mom, I'm home."

As Tsurumi Rumi pushed open the door, a beautiful woman who looked exactly like Rumi quickly walked out of the house.

"Who are these two who are studying in the US?"

Rumi Tsurumi: "They are staff members hired by the school to be in charge of the summer camp, but they are all senior students from Shuchiin University."

Shuchiin Academy – these three names are quite well-known in China, and the children of local high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen across the country are almost all graduates of this prestigious academy.

"So you're top students from Shuchiin Academy. May I ask what brings you two here after your studies in America?"

Mrs. Tsurumi's tone was somewhat cold, suggesting that Rumi's personality was also related to her mother.

Uchiha Ryo smiled and said, "Lady Tsurumi, let's be frank. I hope that you can transfer to Shuchiin Academy in the United States. Our academy needs outstanding talents like your daughter."

Lady Tsurumi did not answer, but instead invited the two into the living room and poured them two cups of fragrant tea.

"Shuchiin? Although I know how prestigious that academy is, I'm sorry, neither the tuition nor the distance is within our family's considerations."

Uchiha Ryo: "Madam, please don't rush to refuse. Your talent and academic ability in studying in the United States are definitely more suitable for our Shuchiin Academy. Moreover, external students with limited funds can also obtain scholarships or even apply for subsidies. As long as you get one of these, you won't have to worry about tuition fees at all."

Lady Tsurumi: "...Are you two students from Shuchiin Academy who are in charge of external recruitment?"

Shirogane Miyuki picked up the conversation, "No, let me introduce myself. I am Shirogane Miyuki, the student council president of Shuchiin this year, and this is our student council's general affairs officer."

"The reason we are here today is because your daughter is not suited to that ordinary primary school; she can stand on a broader stage to see the world."

After a long silence, Mrs. Tsurumi raised her head. "I'm still sorry, but I don't intend for Rumi to leave home to study in Tokyo. Please leave."

Uchiha Ryo sighed, "Mrs. Tsurumi, I wonder if you are aware of your daughter's situation at school. If she continues to attend a regular school, it will only hinder her social life... She should go to a place that truly suits her."

Lady Tsurumi: "Your Excellency, the General Affairs Officer of Shuchiin, I appreciate your kindness, but we have already planned for our future studies in America, and there is no need to make any risky changes."

Rumi Tsurumi lowered her head. It seemed she had failed... That's right, given her mother's personality, she would never allow her to risk going to Shuchiin.

Uchiha Ryo: "Lady Tsurumi, may I tell you a story?"

.....

Long ago, a family acquired a rare tree. From a young age, the tree was fragrant and resistant to insects. Moreover, mist would rise from between its leaves, making it an extremely rare and precious tree.

However, that tree only blooms once every 25 years, but once it does, its fragrance travels for miles, and even chickens and dogs can ascend to heaven. Many people in the vicinity heard this news and wanted to see the extraordinary tree, but... they couldn't.

The family had already built a wall around the tree, forbidding anyone from touching it, and they were even cultivating it in a unique way to make it stand out. For example, they would tie ropes to the trunk every day to encourage the branches to grow in the shape of a dragon.

What a wonderful example of "hoping a tree will become a dragon"! An ordinary person fixed the growth direction of a precious tree. 25 years later... that precious tree not only failed to bloom, but also failed to grow into a dragon shape, its original form was destroyed, its fragrance was gone, and its leaves had almost all fallen off.

Now that tree is just like any other wild tree by the roadside, insignificant. But its essence is truly a rare treasure. The reason it has become like this is because! The tree's fate... is not in its own hands!