I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Amamiya was actually somewhat concerned about the issue Momoi raised.

Finally, Rion showed a clear sense of déjà vu, as if she had remembered something...

Could it be some kind of random thing like "first playthrough memories"?

Unfortunately... the palace has already collapsed, and Rion's shadow has returned to her own consciousness, making it impossible to confirm with her.

"Well... I'll try to confirm it later."

Amamiya, believing that this "special anomaly" was indeed worth investigating, gave Momoi a playful rub as a reward.

Suddenly remembering something, Amamiya paused: "...Oh, right."

"You guys shouldn't go back to the game club yet... Rion's 'machine army' is probably still lingering near the game club..."

"Let's make do in Xia Lai's residential area for now. We'll start using drones to scout around more carefully tomorrow, or I can go to Qian Nian's place to personally confirm the changes over the millennium before you go back."

The four members of the game department, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, nodded solemnly.

Of course they knew... it was for their safety.

After all, 'repentance' takes time... the length varies.

During this time, they were still not completely out of danger.

If, due to the relaxation after victory, Rion, who hasn't had time to retract her orders, were to capture them... that would be a serious matter.

It might turn into something like this: "The hero defeats the Demon King, only to be defeated by a low-level assassin whom the Demon King casually ordered to assassinate the hero before his defeat." Any scenario made into a game script would be condemned by players in the future.

"We understand..."

Little Green's eyes darted around, and suddenly, as if struck by a flash of inspiration, it realized something.

“Um…Sensei, while I’m requesting that you arrange temporary accommodation…”

"Can I..."

"Could I borrow a little of your time?"

"There are some things I want to tell you..."

Leave request for December 12.10th, plus... a possible reward?

I need to take a day off to work on the plot...

(If only I could take a few more days off...)

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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.

Consider this a 'roll summary' of this roll, and let me vent a little.

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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.

There's not much to say about this book...

The plot of this volume is dragged on for far too long... I suppose that's a flaw of my lack of experience.

The next volume will be corrected.

(Hopefully average subscriptions and new orders will return by then)

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.

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.

That being said: Regarding the bounty

(I've been writing books all my life and I've never received a golden treasure chest. I wonder what you readers think...)

How about this: if a really generous person were to tip me, I'd just ask them for whatever they want (?).

Or... if a big spender gives me a reward, I'll update a lot more at once?

cough cough...

Speaking of which, the end of the year is almost here...

It's almost certain that Tmall will have some kind of discount event or promotion around the end of the year—why not take this opportunity to gather some articles and then release a big update for everyone later?

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.

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.

Alright, that's enough of this casual chat. Time to start stockpiling drafts for the year-end...

Chapter Thirty-Four: What does Little Green taste like?

Xia Lai is relatively 'quiet' at night.

After all… in every sense, it’s difficult to truly see the lights of every household in 'Xia Lai’s office building'—at most, one can only see faint sparks on the ground that can rival the starlight in the sky.

The breeze on the rooftop was refreshing and pleasant, carrying with it the long, cold night.

Amamiya pushed open the rooftop door and, near the rooftop helipad used for parking helicopters, saw the 'Cyber ​​Cat' who had asked her to meet him not long ago, now looking at the stars with her back to him.

The green light at the end of the cat's tail, seemingly directly connected to the clothing and powered by some kind of bionic black technology, and the bright green halo above the girl's head, resembling a crosshair, became some of the few lights in the cold night.

Hearing the door open, the girl on the rooftop slowly turned around and gave Amamiya a gentle smile that was tinged with a little trepidation, making it look slightly forced.

“…Sensei, you’ve arrived.”

Amamiya nodded and slowly walked over to Midori, who had asked the question. She tilted her head slightly to look at Midori, who seemed to be 'wanting to speak but holding back,' unsure of what to do.

After a brief silence, Amamiya broke it with a question she already knew the answer to: "Midori... is there something you need that you called me over so late?"

"Um……"

After giving a muffled "hmm" to indicate her agreement, Xiao Lü fell into a slight state of self-doubt.

"Um, Sensei... I wanted to tell you something..."

"..."

“Sensei has always been 'gentle' towards us.”

Amamiya curled the corners of her lips, but said nothing.

I myself received more than one classic 'gentleman' opening move.

That said... the students of Kivotos are relatively 'naive'.

—Refers to 'emotional'.

"Um... First of all, I'd like to thank you."

With her head tilted slightly back, the dark starry sky was reflected in her turquoise eyes.

Without looking at the young man who had come to her side, Little Green sighed to herself, "...Sensei, you must have worked so hard behind the scenes and in front of everyone to give us such a 'dream to imagine'..."

"I...can see."

Withdrawing her gaze from the distance, she smiled gently. Seeing that Amamiya neither refused nor showed any reaction, she very 'proactively' stepped forward, grabbed Amamiya's arm, and hugged her.

"I can see..."

Xiao Lü's voice softened further, and her tone became even more earnest: "I can see the genuine and sincere feelings you have for us... and..."

"They want us to grow, but they don't want us to suffer too much hardship..."

"After meeting Sensei, sometimes when I'm alone, I think... if only Sensei could stay by my side forever..."

"Or to put it another way—if only I could always be with Sensei in 'another identity'..."

Did they really get an A just like that?

Amamiya was slightly surprised—of all the people he had come into contact with who offered assistance, quite a few had taken the initiative.

But people like Xiao Lü, who are so 'proactive'... are really rare.

[Here, it seems we should choose our words carefully...]

“Um, Sen, Sensei… actually, the moment I saw you, Sensei, I… I…”

Half of the prepared 'mental outline' was forgotten as my emotions gradually became flustered, and the remaining half was also somewhat stuttered due to improvisation.

Halfway through her speech, seeing that her 'offensive' seemed to have no effect, she gave up a little and simply abandoned the so-called 'GalGame heroine's reserve,' raised her voice slightly, and shouted out what was on her mind.

"I...liked you from the very beginning, Sensei!"

Amamiya finally showed a slight smile, half-jokingly and half-seriously saying, "'Like'... what a heavy word."

"Although I do have 'special feelings' for Xiao Lü, how should I respond..."

He crouched down, getting extremely close to the blonde girl who was only a little over 1.4 meters tall.

"..."

"Sensei...you're worried about balancing work and life, aren't you?"

"If that's the case... then we don't have to tell anyone else..."

She gradually became slightly anxious and at a loss, and her tone became a little hurried because of this anxiety: "If we consider that we can't easily tell others... even maintaining a 'secret relationship' is acceptable."

Xiao Lü certainly knew the reason why she 'had no choice but to be anxious'.

Kivotos is so vast, with countless colleges of all sizes—many of which are more distinctive, more outstanding, or perhaps more deserving of pity.

Looking closer, even the 'big boss' at the seminar, and the 'secretary'... are opponents that even the entire game department cannot easily defeat...

Xiao Lü had to consider whether this was her only chance in this lifetime.

—If I miss this opportunity, I will definitely be unable to handle the feelings that have sprouted in my heart, but I will also have to gradually drift away from Sensei...

Ultimately, he probably regretted it for the rest of his life.

That won't do.

That kind of future is not the future I want!

"Little Green..."

Amamiya hesitated for a moment, then shook his head helplessly.

"terribly sorry……"

Why……?!

Is this... a rejection...?

His pupils dilated instantly, and then, the emotions that had been building up inside him, unable to be released, were about to transform into a torrent of sorrow—

But a slight stinging sensation in her nose, and before her eyes could even blur, she felt herself being lifted up by her armpits.

"I'm sorry... I really can't bring myself to say any words of 'rejection' to Xiao Lü's feelings at this moment."

【~??Shirts rise and fall, things happen ...

[I've developed a special relationship with Xiao Lü...]

There's no going back...

Coopation has been improved!

【Talented Feather Green (Sky/Empress) ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

【★Skill 3 is now unlocked!】

Sometimes, the ups and downs of emotions happen in just a moment.

Midori, who was lifted up by Amamiya under her armpits like a child, was slightly unhappy about being 'held up'.

The girl puffed out her cheeks slightly, half-closed her eyes, and spoke with a tone that sounded like the complaints or gentle reproach of an angry girlfriend... a mix of dissatisfaction and happiness.

“Sensei, I’m not a little kid anymore…”

"From now on...from this moment on..."