I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

[His true personality seems to possess a mischievous quality.]

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★4 [Assistant's Profile: A girl with a touch of capriciousness; a hidden 'little devil' inside; and a princess-like demeanor... Such a complex girl has never given up on the hope in her heart.]

As a "princess," she doesn't seem to live the luxurious life of a true princess. But so what? Perhaps, for her... the present is already fulfilling enough.

[What a fairytale princess needs most is not wealth... but the happiness of being accompanied by her partner.]

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★5 [Assistant's Profile: A gentle and lovely "princess" who occasionally reveals a hint of her 'little devil' side.]

After settling down, Ajinko began planting flowers in Xialai. She hoped to fill Xialai with blossoms, but she planted the most special plants in pots on the balcony.

Is it 'indicating' something?

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

★6 [Assistant's Profile: Arius is a gentle and lovely princess with a mischievous streak.]

Having acquired her new weapon, Akiko seemed to have completely shaken off the "shadows of the past." Those "unfulfilled wishes" that still clung to her were now slowly, drop by drop, filling her with happiness.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

★7 [Assistant Introduction: Princess Arius of the Arius Squad is currently troubled by how to 'further close the distance'.]

The seeds of affection hidden in the young girl's heart have taken root and sprouted, and she longs to nurture them into blossoms. But how can she take the next step to shorten the distance between them? Lately, she has been troubled by this question.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

★8 [Assistant Introduction: Princess Arius's squad, who is trying to gradually close the distance between them.]

In the tranquil park, the seed of emotion hidden in the young girl's heart finally blossomed. But as she said... this flower was just beginning to bloom, and needed even more care, watering, and special nurturing.

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[Assistant: Sophia / Human's good friend]

[Arcana: Hope (Elpis)]

[Assistance Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ (MAX/MAX)]

[Assistant's Profile: A peculiar 'AI girl' I encountered in another world. When I met her, her source code contained only the fundamental logic of 'becoming a good friend of humans.' Later, after an adventure with me, she finally understood what 'the human heart' meant, and continues to strive to become a good friend of humans.]

This is an extremely unique card. Besides Azuko... perhaps Alice would also be suitable for this card?

After all, he is a "hero" who brings hope.

The Fool's Journey

Chapter One: A Deal Made with the Federal Student Council

Dear passengers... This train is currently at... station.

[We are approaching... station. Passengers alighting at this station, please prepare to disembark...]

Please make sure you have all your personal belongings...

Have a pleasant journey.

"That was my fault..."

The carriage doors were wide open, and a slightly damp breeze flowed into the carriage from the inside out, carrying the unique freshness of late autumn.

On one side of the platform is the sunrise, and on the other side is dusk.

Sitting in the carriage, Amamiya listened quietly to the soft sigh tinged with regret from the girl on the other side, who seemed to melt into the twilight of the carriage.

She sat in the carriage on the twilight side, her figure enveloped by the sense of dissonance created by the interplay of dusk and dawn.

Her unique clothing was stained with blood and what appeared to be wounds from a battle, but these wounds did not make her look particularly disheveled. Instead, they made her resemble a withered blue iris.

Her appearance was naturally exquisite, and otherworldly, like those 'gods' who perceive the world, giving people a flawless first impression.

Above her head, a blue halo resembling a cross floated in the air.

It's like some kind of high technology... or more like some kind of strange 'magic'.

Or rather... a symbol of "gods".

Amamiya sat in the carriage on the morning side, quietly watching the carriage on the evening side, which was shrouded in the afterglow of the setting sun, making her look as if she were about to wither away at any moment.

Dawn; sunset; an empty train... falling petals; it's like a scene that only appears in a teen idol drama or a Makoto Shinkai manga movie, isn't it?

Okay... now, it's time to find out exactly what I've been through.

'It seems... I've... time-traveled again?'

Feeling the chill emanating from the open car door, a blend of twilight and dawn winds, Amamiya's mind was exceptionally clear.

Okay... what am I supposed to do after being transported through time this time?

Does this mean I should become a so-called 'Creator' in a broken world overrun by gods and demons, helping this world on the verge of collapse to forge a future (Note 1)?

Or should I become a member of the Special Extracurricular Activities Club and participate in the 'Shadow Time' event, ultimately sealing the dead mother planet Nyx, which shattered the moon, with the "Great Seal" (Note 2)?

Or perhaps, I could become an investigator of the 'late-night television world' phenomenon, and ultimately use 'tens of thousands of proverbs' to dispel the fog woven by lies and return the truth to everyone (Note 3)?

Or... let me become a heart-stealing thief living in the attic of the Leblanc Café in Shibuya, Tokyo, and ultimately shatter the false god formed by ignorance and self-imposed constraints with the "armor-piercing bullet of the great sin" (Note 4)?

'Whatever lies ahead... I'm ready.'

Amamiya slightly raised her eyes, interrupting the girl's quiet self-talk on the side of the twilight carriage.

"……Who are you?"

The girl seemed to have no expectation of getting any response from Amamiya from the very beginning—or perhaps she thought that Amamiya was 'unseen' by all of her actions, and therefore she seemed particularly surprised when Amamiya asked her about it.

After a long silence of several seconds, she suddenly broke into a smile.

As she looked up, Amamiya clearly felt the 'sunset' on her side shift and melt together, merging the scenery behind her into a blurry mass of light and shadow.

She spoke lightly, her tone no longer mournful, but instead filled with a lively energy: "I am... the president of the Federal Student Association."

...The Federal Student Union?

President...

The difference of just one word reminded Amamiya of an old friend known for his "Iron Fist Punishment".

Amamiya leaned forward slightly and asked her second question: "...Did you bring me here? Is there anything I need to do?"

"Would you be willing to accept the invitation to save the world as 'My...Trickst'?"

save the world?

The girl in front of me, who called herself the "President of the Federal Student Council," had gentle eyes, spoke elegantly, and her demeanor gave people a feeling of being "a white moonlight in one's life," "far removed from the world."

But the words she uttered surprised Amamiya for a moment.

"...Save the world?"

Amamiya did not refuse the seemingly unrealistic request, but instead repeated the girl's request in a surprised tone.

What surprised him was not the other person's seemingly grand and unrealistic suggestion of 'saving the world,' but rather how the other person addressed him.

【Trickst】

This is a title for a 'trickster (magician)' who rebels against reality by breaking free from the shackles of constraint.

I recalled the Velvet Room, located in the gap between reality and the mind; I recalled the long-nosed old man in the Velvet Room who possessed the Fool's Arcana; and his blonde loli assistant who possessed the Power Arcana.

Those "Velvet Room residents" would have called themselves that when they were still working as "heart thieves" at Shigenjaya in Shibuya, Tokyo.

How did she come to know herself?

Is she also a resident of the 'Velvet Room'... or rather, a resident who understands the world?

"Hmm... Save the world."

"This is Kivotos, a colossal academy city comprised of thousands of academies."

"This place has countless unique political systems centered around students and campuses."

“The world outside the window… this world called Giwatos.” The girl lowered her eyes slightly, her expression carrying an almost melancholy tone. “It… is unique. And also… imperfect.”

Amamiya remained silent, listening quietly to the girl who called herself the 'Federation Student Council President' speak.

She started by discussing "the topic of those who bear responsibility" and then moved on to "the responsibilities and obligations of adults."

“I believe you… will definitely find it,” she said, raising her eyes slightly, her gaze clear yet burning with a deep blue flame, “a path to… another ending, completely different from the twisted end.”

Hearing this, Amamiya roughly understood the situation she was currently facing.

Based on his considerable experience in "saving the world," the current situation can probably be understood as follows—

I may have fallen into some kind of 'endless cycle' world, and now... if there is no doubt, this should be the beginning of another 'cycle'.

The last 'cycle' must have ended with a 'bad ending' such as failure, ruin, distortion, destruction... That's why this 'Federal Student Council President' said such a thing.

And she... is very likely a 'survivor from the previous cycle'... in this way, to pass on some of the most crucial and effective information to the next cycle?

So, did she get to know herself through the 'previous cycle'?

Amamiya silently examined his 'Sea of ​​Heart'. He quickly confirmed that there were no traces of any interference with his inner world or his consciousness.

After all, she had been a "god" more than once in the process of "saving the world," or even defeated a god with unparalleled faith... As for whether she had been affected by abnormal phenomena such as "time loops," Amamiya felt that she was quite perceptive.

He didn't know the other person... but the other person did know him and even called him 'Trickst'... that's interesting.

"'Saving the world'... Okay, I'll take it."

Amamiya's seemingly effortless acceptance of the responsibility surprised the girl who called herself the Federation Student Council President.

"you……"

She wanted to say something, but suddenly realized she didn't know what to say.

Amamiya, with a straight face, added to the hesitant 'Federation Student Council President': "I can treat this as a deal."

“I can take on the responsibility of ‘saving the world’... but in return, I need to learn something.”

She paused for a moment, then quickly nodded vigorously, her eyes bright, her tone light and lively: "...I understand. This is the deal between you and the 'helper,' right?"

"Deepening the bond with your 'helper,' learning techniques from them, or gaining 'new powers'...it really sounds like the style of 'Phantom Thief of Hearts.' So..."

The girl smiled slightly, her lips pursed, and reached out her hand to Amamiya in the breeze that mingled with the light of dawn and dusk.

"So... 'Deal made,' My...Trickst. This 'burden'... is now yours."

Amamiya reached out and grasped the hand that was being offered to her.

[...a deal was struck with the "Federal Student Council President".]

The next moment, they heard simultaneously the sound of chains breaking under immense force, and the extremely faint, almost imperceptible flapping of a butterfly's wings.

I am you...you are me.

Here you receive a new covenant.

[As the saying goes, "Break through destruction to find the wings of resistance."]

The bond of unwavering will will become a campfire illuminating the path ahead...

Now, you have obtained a fragment of the ultimate mystery of the 'world'...

[I grant you the power to advance into the endless abyss...]

[Coopetition restrictions have been lifted!]

[Federal Student Council President (The World - Reversed) ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[★1 Ability Unlocked!]

Why is my favorite Rin-chan listed as an "Advisor" in Chapter Two?

Amamiya looked at the girl in front of him again, who was like a blue iris. At this moment, she was different in his eyes than before.