I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

After finishing her work, Amamiya stretched and then got up from the ergonomic chair feeling refreshed.

After putting on her coat, picking up her shoulder bag, and casually stuffing the Shittei no Hako into it, Amamiya, with a slightly hunched posture, strolled out the door, mimicking the carefree attitude she had when wandering through Shibuya, Tokyo.

After taking the elevator downstairs, Amamiya bumped right into a girl who was standing in front of the elevator waiting for it. She seemed to be sweating profusely from her journey, and her cheeks were filled with the joy that might be associated with their 'reunion'.

The school uniform the girl was wearing seemed to be a size too big and much thicker than usual—it looked like her 'winter clothes' for keeping warm.

Perhaps it was because it was getting a bit cold, but she, who had always been seen with bare legs, was now wearing a layer of white pantyhose of a moderate denier, probably made of some new type of nylon. The pantyhose had a delicate feel to them, and the slight curve outlined by the edge of the pantyhose, pulled up to her 'absolute territory,' made her legs appear even more...

For some reason, she seems to have gained a little weight compared to before...

"Sen, Sensei...?!"

Feeling a little uncomfortable under Amamiya's scrutinizing gaze, the girl subconsciously tugged at the sky-blue scarf around her neck, using the gathered shape of the scarf to conceal her momentary panic and embarrassment.

"...Is there anything about me that I'm bothered by?"

“No…” Amamiya shook her head as she looked away, “I was just a little moved. I never expected that Yuka in winter clothes could be so cute…”

【~???~】

Yuka was slightly stunned, and then she saw the young man in front of her suddenly turn around and begin to murmur.

'If only I could have Yuka as my...'

'No, no... I knew it would still be like this...'

Seemingly realizing her slip of the tongue, Amamiya promptly stopped talking and began to discuss serious topics.

"Speaking of which... Yuka, what exactly is the process for the club review you mentioned?"

However, Yuka was still immersed in Amamiya's 'unintentional' 'slip of the tongue' and failed to come to her senses immediately.

【~???~】

To become...?

Sensei's...what?!

Sensei... is he implying something?

Uh... so what's the best way for me to react?!

"...Yuka?"

"Ah...ah?!"

After letting out a blank "Ah," Yuka, having regained her senses, immediately let out another "Ah" with a look of sudden realization.

"Hmm...Sensei was just asking about the specific process for club approval, right?"

Yuka's mental defenses were instantly breached, and her momentary daze lasted only a moment.

When the conversation turned to serious matters, her inexplicable seriousness quickly jolted her awake from that 'heart-pounding, indescribable feeling'.

It's a feeling that can't be expressed with any rational formula... that instant feeling of being completely relied upon, and the urge to return the embrace in the gentlest way...

After temporarily suppressing the 'unease' in her heart, Yuka extended her hand to Amamiya and made an invitation.

“Um…Sensei, if you have time, I would like to invite you to participate in the club/club review process with me…”

Amamiya immediately and eagerly grasped Yuka's outstretched hand and said, "I have time."

"If I can help Yuka, I will do my best."

【~???~】

"Well, thank you in advance, Sensei..."

The shy girl silently withdrew her hand, thinking to herself: "Sigh... Sensei, such an adult... is really terrible. He doesn't even know how to maintain appropriate distance with a girl..."

I guess only I could accept Sensei being so unapproachable.

If Amamiya could hear Yuka's inner thoughts at this moment, he might comment, "This is the ultimate level of tsundere."

Keep your pride in your heart, and show your charm in your expressions and attitude.

So what's the next step?

In response to Amamiya's question, Yuka's answer was simple: "Sensei... come with me to the Millennium Technology Academy first."

As she spoke, she handed Amamiya a list of clubs that was several columns long and looked to contain about a dozen clubs.

"These are the clubs we're inspecting today... Noah took on a portion of it, and we'll handle the rest."

This list includes...

The name of the game development department was prominently listed.

Chapter 3: The Wild Yuka Demon King Appears!

As expected... Amamiya saw the name of the Game Development Department on the list of "Clubs to be Inspected" provided by Yuka.

Actually... Yuka personally pays more attention to the kids in the game club...

However, because she was the seminar's accountant and absolutely could not use her position for personal gain, she could only maintain a cold demeanor and follow the rules and regulations.

Perhaps this is why they didn't check on the game development department immediately, but instead came to ask Amamiya first.

After taking a high-speed train with Yuka and quickly returning to Millennium Academy, Yuka began explaining the rules of Millennium Tech Academy's 'Standards for Club Members' to Amamiya on their way to their first target club.

"First of all... a normal club must have at least four permanent members."

"Furthermore... even first-year students who have just 'enrolled' and haven't completed the standard registration or officially started classes... can actually join clubs."

"Finally... if this club can produce outstanding results or make some extraordinary contributions... then the 'number requirement' in the first rule can be considered for cancellation."

"Of course, Millennium Technology Academy is an academy that values ​​'knowledge, understanding, and the future,' so it's perfectly fine for students not to join any clubs... There are no strict rules in this regard."

As she spoke, Yuka seemed to straighten her back a bit, tilting her head slightly, her words filled with pride in the conditions and environment of her academy.

She certainly had the right to be 'proud'—after all, Millennium Technology Academy was considered one of the 'Three Great Academys' alongside Trinity and Ghenna.

It is an extremely special honor to have squeezed out the position between two 'established colleges' with its impressive technological strength.

With Yuka's explanation, Amamiya quickly saw how she conducted the 'club inspection'.

Yuka took Amamiya to the first club she joined, which was a 'Ballistics Club' that looked somewhat similar to the Engineering Club and seemed to be researching ballistics.

Like most clubs that Amamiya knew, this club's activity room had at least four students who were all different in appearance and even in the aura they had.

These students vary in height, weight, hair color, eye color, body type, and clothing... but without exception, they all possess the standard characteristics of a 'science girl'.

Her logical thinking is relatively mature and rigorous. She can answer Yuka's various questions calmly and unhurriedly. When Yuka introduces Amamiya, she can use that 'cold look and expression' unique to science girls to say a few words to Amamiya.

Overall... they all give off a 'cold' vibe.

In addition, three out of the four students were wearing glasses... This nearsightedness rate is exceptionally high.

After familiarizing themselves with the standard procedures at the 'Ballistics Club,' Amamiya and Yuka worked together to inspect several clubs with strange-sounding names that were actually quite 'scientific.'

This is already quite unbelievable.

Such research directions are absurd, yet there are numerous societies with achievements of all sizes.

Amamiya even saw the 'Personality and Phantom Thief Psychology' club, which was recently created because the term 'phantom thief' is very popular.

Some were created purely out of interest, while others... were a gathering of many 'ambitious individuals' who wanted to do something big.

Some clubs can "pass the test"—like the ballistics club mentioned earlier.

They almost actually developed smart ammunition that could turn corners.

However, some clubs... cannot pass the test.

As for the clubs that failed the test... Amamiya summarized it roughly, and it was basically the same as what Yuka said.

Either there's a serious shortage of personnel, or there's nothing of note to show for it...

Or, they are severely lacking in both manpower and output.

For clubs that pass the test, Yuka will give them a "pass" rating.

As for those who fail... Yuka will harden her heart and order them to prepare to disband their club in the near future—or, to prove their strength with results in the Millennium Grand Prix.

Starting with the second club, Amamiya accompanied Yuka to the auditions of dozens of clubs, with each club's audition time averaging only ten minutes or so.

During those few hours, Amamiya truly had an eye-opening experience.

Once Yuka enters "serious work mode," with the added boost from Amamiya's "Most Perfect Omen" (Aru's bond skill), she's practically a cold, powerful businesswoman who has seen it all—or rather, a professional HR manager from a top 100 company.

Amamiya finally understood why she was called the 'ruthless Calculator'...

Because, during the investigation of the clubs, more than one club begged for mercy in various ways, even pleading with Amamiya.

But Yuka's answers were always very 'uniform': if the conditions cannot be met, then the club will have to be disbanded.

"call……"

As noon approached, Yuka, who had kept a straight face all morning, seemed to be about to break down.

After rubbing her temples and letting out a long sigh, Yuka slumped limply onto the table. With her cheeks touching the table, she looked as if she had instantly transformed into a chubby, chibi-style character.

Yuka, who was lying on the table, seemed to want to do something unconscious to relieve the negative emotions that had accumulated throughout the morning, as she usually did... But then she realized that her actions... were they a little too relaxed, a little too abnormal?

Realizing that her movements were a bit too relaxed, she looked up and coughed slightly, a little embarrassed.

“Sensei…you’ve seen the specific results. Although the seminars aren’t held almost every day…we still do this kind of thing from time to time.”

‘Click’.

The soft sound of the camera clearly captured the girl's shyness and helplessness at that moment, as well as the blush that momentarily appeared, whether from anger or embarrassment.

"Eh?!"

"Wait, Sensei, what are you doing..."

“I’m taking pictures,” Amamiya replied calmly, holding up her phone, “to record this unique ‘other side’ of Yuka.”

【~???~】

"Mmmmm..."

After letting out a cute but extremely ambiguous whimper, Yuka, not knowing what to say, deflated.

"Seriously... Sensei, you're doing a proper job, shouldn't you at least be a little more proper?"

Amamiya instantly became serious and picked up the 'review form' that Yuka had previously rested on her chin.

The vast majority of these review forms have been marked with a red cross or a green circle.

Only a handful of clubs remain that haven't been approved... Of course, the gaming club is still among them.

"Take a short rest..."

After patting her cheeks to cheer herself up, Yuka subconsciously took out the Kongming Lock that Amamiya had given her and began to repeatedly try to piece it together and recombine it.

This is one of her personal hobbies.

In the past, when Yuka was overwhelmed with complicated matters or had difficulty expressing her emotions, she would "play the abacus" and "calculate parameters" to release her emotions.

After receiving the Kongming lock from Amamiya, Yuka prefers to use this small handicraft, which seems to bring wisdom and tranquility when she expresses her emotions.

In less than two or three minutes, the girl, who had been holding back her emotions all morning, cheered up and let out a long sigh: "Phew... then the break is over."

"Then what happens next..."

After shifting her gaze to the 'next target', Yuka remained silent for several seconds, a rare occurrence.

"...The next target is the 'Games Club'."

Amamiya, who could understand Yuka's feelings, also became slightly nervous.

...Hopefully nothing goes wrong.

After arriving at the room outside the game development club's activity room with Yuka, Amamiya and Yuka's eyes briefly met.

Neither of them intended to open the door immediately.