I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Based on the negotiation experience provided by 'Unrestrained Negotiation', Amamiya did not make jokes with low emotional intelligence or pretend to be stupid.

He thought for a moment and then said, "I know. Before coming here, I learned a little about things here from the 'Federal Student Council President'."

【~??~】

“Is that so… Since the student council president of the Federation has already provided some ‘education’, I don’t need to worry about it.”

The girl smiled faintly, but then she looked at the gradually sinking 'scenery outside the window' and remained silent, as if she had some concerns or worries on her mind.

Amamiya understood that one must be mindful of boundaries when doing things—especially when it comes to interpersonal relationships, which are far from being achieved "in one fell swoop."

How could the scenario of "love at first sight" and "then being willing to confide in you and reveal everything" possibly happen to me all the time?

Therefore, having noticed the other party's "abnormality" through her 'unconventional negotiation' ability, Amamiya did not take any action on her own or directly ask questions.

"What should I do as a 'sensei'?"

Rin, who was deep in thought, turned her head slightly in surprise and looked seriously at Amamiya, who had asked the question.

【~??~】

"You are a 'sensei' invited by the Federation Student Council President, and we will not force you to do anything..."

After a moment's thought, Rin seemed to remember something and added, "Thank you so much for your concern... The Federation Student Council is indeed facing many troubles right now. Such as applying for aid supplies, requesting improvements to the environment, providing special tutoring for failing students, seeking support from clubs, and so on..."

"If you're interested in doing something, you can pay attention to these complaints or try to resolve them after you've familiarized yourself with the basics..."

The sound of the elevator stopping, which resembled the sound of air movement or some kind of valve, interrupted her.

"...I will explain the specifics to you in detail after the 'handover'."

"Now, Sensei, please follow me..."

The elevator doors opened automatically, revealing a spacious office building or a large, open space resembling a living room on a high floor.

Amamiya glanced around at the Federal Student Council hall, its floor so clean it reflected light.

The spacious hall was empty, with only a few people, but it was quite noisy.

Amamiya saw... a girl with long blue hair, whose pigtails were tied up with a strange object that looked like a 'hair clip';

A unique ring-shaped object also floated above her head, and she also possessed the corresponding Arcana.

[Assistant: Hayase Yuka / The Cold-Blooded Calculator]

[Arcana: Temperance (X. Temperance)]

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

The moment Amamiya saw the card above the girl's head, a thought popped into her mind.

It's "moderation"... I have to work on this now...

Upon seeing the "Temperance" card, Amamiya seemed to feel a ache and pressure emanating from her back.

I still remember, when I lived in the Shigen Chaya, I would often be too tired to move after returning from the other world at night because of the exhaustion from going to the Palace or the Impression Space after school...

At that time, Amamiya would pick up Leblanc's old-fashioned landline phone and call for "special massage services" from the maid teacher, Sadayo Kawakami (X. Temperance), to relieve the fatigue accumulated in the other world.

The Temperance card in the Arcana symbolizes composure and willpower. At the same time, the Temperance card itself symbolizes "harmony" and "communication."

Those who hold this Arcana typically strive to find a balance between life and hobbies.

Aside from the "Temperance" card... Amamiya surprisingly saw the corresponding Arcana on several other 'students' as well.

This caught him somewhat off guard—

Because they can be marked by the 'Third Eye,' those who possess Arcana are, in Amamiya's impression, extremely rare, often one in a thousand or even one in ten thousand.

Those who possess Arcana 'assistants' are people who have made achievements in their respective fields of expertise, or are unique individuals.

And now... people like these have gathered together for some reason?

The girl with the "Disciplinary Committee" epaulettes on her shoulders, a black headband, black-rimmed glasses, and long, pointed ears (elf ears) reminiscent of characters from fairy tales, had a tarot card above her head...

[Assistant: Chinatsu Himiya / The 'Gentle Girl' of the Demon King's Castle]

Arcana: The Priestess

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

The High Priestess is the second (actually the third) tarot card in the Thoth tarot series.

In the well-known Major Arcana, this card is the High Priestess.

In the Etteilla Tarot, this card is [VI. Woman (Eve)].

What does "Demon King's Castle" mean...? Why is 'coopation' marked like this?

Thinking this to herself, Amamiya looked again at the girl who was holding a sniper rifle, with red eyes and black hair, and an exaggerated figure that was quite shocking... well, let's just call her a girl for now.

Based on her attire, which resembled a "girls' high school uniform," Amamiya could only make this judgment.

Her unique attire, designed primarily in black and red, complemented her long, straight black hair and red eyes. Her appearance, more mature than everyone else present, and the pair of enormous black wings extending from her waist...

It gives people the feeling of a 'mythical angel'.

'This world is truly strange... Even such "special characteristics" exist? Does that mean there are also... beast-eared girls with animal ears and tails?'

[Assisted by: Hasumi Hanekawa / A righteous dessert lover]

[Arcana: Justice (VI. Justice)]

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

'A righteous dessert lover...? It seems that this Hanekawa Hasumi has a personal hobby that is quite different from her mature and calm appearance...'

'Her figure is amazing... I've never seen a figure this good before...'

Amamiya felt that it was only because he had enough courage that he couldn't even look at that huge "justice".

After a moment of reflection, Amamiya turned her gaze to the last 'student'.

[Assistant: Suzumi Moritsuki / Unnoticed member of the self-defense group]

[Arcana: Adjustment (VI.)]

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

'Derived from the Thoth Tarot deck...equivalent to the "Justice" card in the Major Arcana...'

'Not being noticed...does that mean it's easily overlooked subconsciously? That's a characteristic worth exploring...'

After getting to know the students briefly through the abilities provided by 'unconventional negotiation', Amamiya had a general idea of ​​their situation.

It seems that... almost every one of these students of Givotos... at least every one of them that Amamiya could meet probably possesses some special talent that is "worth befriending and learning from".

'Looks like... it's time to start planning the strategy...'

Chapter Five: Yuka, the easiest one to win over in the entire millennium...

After subtly observing the 'students,' Amamiya remained silent and followed Rin out of the elevator.

The sound of the elevator doors opening seemed to attract the attention of several noisy girls in the lobby.

Almost the instant he stepped out of the elevator, Amamiya, who was exceptionally sensitive to gazes, sensed that the girls had paused their 'noise' and turned their gazes toward him in unison—their eyes swept over him, paused briefly, and then focused on Rin, the Federation Student Council member.

As a temporary "outsider," Amamiya realized that no one was paying attention to her or steering the conversation toward her.

No one said anything, and he didn't need to step forward to make his presence known—at least not at an inopportune time, as that would easily ruin the "first impression" in other people's eyes.

Amamiya, who temporarily became a quiet eavesdropper, listened to the conversation between the girls.

...In short, they seemed to be complaining about various issues within Kivotos?

A girl named Hayase Yuka is talking about the problem of the equipment malfunctioning;

The girls named Chinatsu Himiya and Suzumi Moritsuki were both complaining about the decline in public safety.

As for that Hanekawa Hasumi... uh, she was talking about... issues related to illegal vehicles such as tanks and helicopters?

'It seems the world... is perhaps even more chaotic than I imagined.'

So, the guns those students were carrying might actually be the most common weapons with the least lethality 'here'?

As he listened, Amamiya caught a surprising remark from Rin's words.

— The [Federal Student Council President] was not present and remains missing.

...Where is unknown?

Amamiya touched the tarot card pendant on her chest. The reversed "World" card felt almost alive. When she touched it, Amamiya could feel a warmth similar to body temperature emanating from the card, as well as a softness like some kind of textile.

Why does the "Federal Student Council President" claim to be 'missing'?

Based on what I saw... her condition when she appeared in the carriage, almost like she was covered in wounds and on the verge of death...

Amamiya couldn't help but think of Lavenda, the "Velvet Room Assistant" she knew well.

Perhaps... she is in a similar 'special state'?

It's not that they "disappeared," but rather that they "had no choice but to 'hide' like this?"

...I don't understand, I still know too little information.

As Amamiya pondered, the conversation he overheard seemed to be drawing to a close.

When faced with Yuka, Chinatsu, Hasumi, and Suzumi, who all had different motives but were questioning her, Rin steered the conversation toward Amamiya, who was deep in thought.

"...until just now."

"So you mean, we've found a solution now, Chief Executive Officer?"

"Yes."

Lost in thought, Amamiya suddenly felt a gaze fall upon him. He immediately stopped thinking, followed the gaze, and looked up slightly to meet Rin's expectant eyes.

"...This teacher should be someone who can solve the problem."

Immediately, Amamiya felt that the gazes of the other four students also fell on him at the same time.

There is no doubt that this is an opportunity to showcase oneself.

Amamiya put aside his chaotic thoughts, stepped forward under Rin's gaze, took off his glasses, gave a gentlemanly bow, and introduced himself briefly to everyone: "Hello, my name is Amamiya. I am here in Xialai as a 'teacher' as the 'President of the Federation Student Council'."

【~??~】

Two eighth notes floated out from the girl, 'Yuka Hayase'. Then Amamiya saw a slight unease flash across the girl's jewel-like purple eyes.

Perhaps because of the rush, or perhaps because it was her first time greeting someone like Amamiya, she seemed exceptionally... "fluid".

The girl gave a slight bow in greeting, then stammered, "Um... hello... I'm Hayase Yuka from Millennium Technology..."

Although they had already learned some very basic information about the other party through the third eye of the [Fool's Coopation] ability and the 'Unrestrained Negotiation' ability, the necessary tasks still could not be taken lightly.

"Oh, it's Hayase-san... I haven't been in Givotos for long, so I'm sorry to bother you in advance if there are any other issues that may arise in the future."

【~???~】

The girl lowered her head slightly awkwardly, but only for a moment. As if remembering something, she did not maintain her fleeting shyness.

After all, this 'sensei' will likely be someone we frequently interact with in the future... Establishing a good relationship beforehand is probably the most sensible course of action...

Yuka looked up, her gaze quickly sweeping over Amamiya.

For some reason... she had a feeling of déjà vu.

She felt completely at ease with this 'sensei' in front of her.

Or to put it another way, she didn't feel the slightest bit of unfamiliarity from this 'sensei' whom she was meeting for the first time.

The girl with long flaxen hair stepped forward, adjusted her glasses, and politely introduced herself.

"Nice to meet you. I am a member of the Disciplinary Committee of Gehenna Academy. My name is Chinatsu Himiya. Please take care of me, sensei."

As soon as she finished speaking, Amamiya could clearly see two eighth notes, symbolizing favorability, appearing above her head.

【~??~】