I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

If this book can't survive, then at least let this story survive.

The favor of love

In the end, Yuuka bore the brunt of everything in Chapter One.

"I see……"

"It seems that a lot has really happened at the Millennium Technology Academy lately."

Millennium Science and Technology Academy - Seminar Office Building.

After listening to Yuka's long sighs and detailed summary of the events, Amamiya shook his head and then fixed his gaze on Yuka's cheek.

This is the third day since Rion began to repent... As time goes by, the psychological changes resulting from "repentance" are becoming increasingly profound, gradually developing from initial signs into a raging torrent.

"Sensei..."

With dark circles under her eyes and her face showing only exhaustion, Yuka hesitated for a while, wanting to say something but not speaking.

Finally, she let out a long sigh.

"Although you discovered what President Rion had done and helped her repent... that really helped us a lot,"

She paused, brushed her bangs aside, and lowered her eyelids slightly: "But... if you ever have something similar to do in the future..."

"Actually... you can tell us a part of it in advance."

Amamiya clasped her hands together and gave Yuka an apologetic smile: "I'm sorry, Yuka."

"After all... no one is perfect. It's only natural that no one can think of so many things..."

"Without someone as thoughtful as Yuka to advise me, acting alone can easily lead to all sorts of unexpected events..."

"..."

With one hand on her hip and the other holding a calculator, Yuka glared angrily at the spineless young man in front of her, who immediately looked flustered and apologetic.

Then, most of the negative emotions that had accumulated in her heart instantly dissipated.

【~???~】

Sigh... Sensei, he's as reckless as ever...

Even in an event like 'Stealing Hearts and Repenting,' such obvious oversights can occur...

But he clearly heard Noah say that Sensei's Phantom Thieves had a record of 'defeating gods more than once' outside of Giwatos...

How did the Phantom Thieves get to that point?

Besides Sensei, the ace of combat power and leadership, the team must also have a 'strategist' role that provides advice and is comprehensive in all aspects, right?

Just like myself...

“Sen~sei~!”

Thinking about this, Yuka could be considered to have laughed at herself for being so angry.

After a helpless smile, Yuka, who had lost her composure, couldn't keep up the act. Instead, she gave a warning: "If you're going to organize a 'big event' like this next time... I suggest you find a... advisor to help you with your suggestions."

Amamiya readily agreed, nodding in agreement: "Yes, yes, Yuka is right..."

"How about we leave this to Yuka?"

【~???~】

After three blue double eighth notes floated around her, Yuka suddenly stopped what she was about to do, and even missed a beat of her breath.

Immediately afterwards, she showed an expression that was both funny and exasperated.

What kind of nonsense is this...?

He was advising Sensei to be careful during his phantom thief activities...

As a result, Sensei actually wanted to invite him to 'join the team'?

Raising her eyebrows slightly to confirm Amamiya's expression—and realizing that his serious expression didn't seem fake, Yuka's heart raced even faster, so she could only give an ambiguous reply.

"Hmm~ I'll think about it some more."

Perhaps chatting relaxed my tense emotions of the past few days, and fatigue and drowsiness surged up together.

'I can't take it anymore... I need to rest properly...'

Yuka knew very well that her body was sending her this signal.

in case……

If I don't do something to release the pent-up fatigue I've been feeling lately... I will absolutely, absolutely break down!

The persistent weariness caused the girl to momentarily lose her composure, and she let out a soft, very small yawn.

"Haa~..."

Just then, Amamiya's voice reached her ears again: "Almost single-handedly, she took over all the responsibilities of the student council president, replacing Rion, who had temporarily lost all her work abilities due to repentance..."

Yuka paused slightly as she yawned, and then her cheeks flushed slightly, and small circles appeared in her eyes.

No... Has the flaw reached the point where 'there's a possibility of doing all sorts of indecent things in front of Sensei at any moment'?

After managing a forced smile to cover her embarrassment, Yuka's eyes darted around slightly.

"Speaking of which... the Millennium Technology Academy Grand Prix is ​​less than half a month away... Yuka, given the huge mess that's happened at Millennium, is it even possible for the Grand Prix to still take place?"

"OK……"

Despite her weariness, Yuka forced herself to cheer up and answered Amamiya's question: "In fact... we have to use this event to temporarily distract and divert everyone's attention, so we must hold it and do our best to make it a success..."

Undoubtedly, if this grand competition is to be run to its best, it will be another 'project target' that will put considerable pressure on the symposium.

Amamiya nodded somewhat heavily: "If there's anything you need... Yuka, just let me know."

"I will……"

Yuka neither refused nor forced herself to comply.

Because she knew she had reached her limit—if she continued to push herself, she would really fall ill.

Since Rion was temporarily unable to work, she took over the job on her own.

If I also fall ill... then who else can I use for the seminar?

Is it Light Snow?

That's a absolutely disastrous joke.

Yuka, who has a clear understanding of her physical condition and the overall situation, realizes that she is currently the 'only flag'.

Rion has already collapsed (at least temporarily), so she can't collapse with her.

Otherwise... the Millennium Technology Academy would truly fall into a period of weakness and fatigue.

"Well then... Yuka, remember to get some rest."

He reached out and cupped the girl's face, gently rubbing her fair and delicate cheeks.

Yuka did not resist this seemingly 'overly intimate' action.

After all, he's a Sensei who subconsciously struggles to maintain appropriate distance from girls...

Sigh... I'm too lazy to say anything more.

However... Sensei's 'special contact' can occasionally give people a feeling of being encouraged and feeling a surge of joy and ease.

I'm working so hard right now... It's not a problem to relax a little and 'enjoy' myself once in a while, is it?

The gentle touch on her cheek, so different from the slight chill of winter, briefly captivated Yuka.

"Thank you for your advice, Sensei... I do need to rest."

Enjoying the moment with a sense of peace and contentment, Yuka wore a cute smile that revealed both happiness and obvious fatigue, and gradually her mind began to wander...

[...I sensed a sense of dependence from Yuka.]

Coopation has been improved!

【Yuka Hayase (Temperance) ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆】

'call……'

Soon, Yuka, whose face had been rubbed by Amamiya, maintained her squinting smile and sat on the sofa, breathing evenly.

Amamiya decisively stopped using the fatigue-relieving massage techniques she had learned from 'Ms. Kawakami' and Victoria (maid shop) and gently pushed Yuka, letting her lie down on the sofa in a comfortable position.

He casually produced a warm blanket and draped it over the girl who was unconsciously curling up slightly. After watching her furrowed brows gradually relax, Amamiya nodded in satisfaction.

[“External possessions”: A blanket woven from wool 'overflowing with affection', designed to help one sleep soundly on cold nights. It contains a few wolf hairs.]

[Peaceful Sleep - This blanket helps the person wearing it sleep more comfortably and enhances mental energy gained through sleep.]

Love is never something external.

After helping Yuka deal with the mountain of documents piled up next to her desk, Amamiya quietly left the seminar at dusk.

Little did they know... this 'heartwarming interaction' was being observed by another person in a different way.

"'Warm care'..."

A girl with long, snow-white hair strolled out of an office cubicle, tilting her head slightly as if deep in thought.

After a slight hesitation, she made another note in her notebook.

The crisis in the game club in Chapter Two is not over yet.

After leaving the seminar and helping Yuka process an astonishing number of documents, Amamiya returned to Shalai as night was already falling.

Without checking his phone for messages from the people he was helping, Amamiya immediately went to Xia Lai's [Game Center].

Incidentally, this was an area that Yuka approved extra when she was designing the 'Shalai renovation', taking into account that the students have different interests and hobbies, and that students who visit Shalai also need to 'relieve stress' or 'kill time'.

After being built by the engineering department, the 'Game Center' looks like a retro arcade – most of the games here are old arcade games that might be a bit outdated for Kiwatos.

After all, most of them are retro games from a bygone era, so only 'gaming connoisseurs' would be enthusiastic about them.

And coincidentally... the four members of the game club were basically 'to my liking'.

When they arrived at the [Game Center], Amamiya hadn't even pushed open the door yet when he heard Momoi's extremely piercing scream, "I can't live anymore~~!"

And then there are the subsequent sound effects: [Game character activates special attack]; [Game character dies]; [Game character continues to play].

After patting one side of her ear, Amamiya sighed and pushed open the door to the game center.

"Failed again...?"

Little Green, standing on 2P, temporarily gave up on his actions, wearing a knowing smile.

Just as she was about to say something sarcastic like "You're such a loser," she suddenly heard the sound of the door being pushed open.

"Sen, Sensei..."

Thinking about what had happened not long ago, Xiao Lü's heart started racing uncontrollably, and she felt both shy and unusually flustered.

Instead of immediately approaching Amamiya, he stood still and observed Yuzu in the 4P position and Alice in the 3P position.

After confirming that no one was paying attention to her unusual behavior, the blonde girl smiled, slightly tiptoed, and waved to Amamiya in greeting: "Good evening, Sensei..."

A faint sense of anticipation began to stir within her.

Sensei came to see them so late...

Is there something 'special' you want to say?

Want to play 'King's Game' together?

Or how about a 'horror story montage' and a 'pillow fight' where you sleep together under the same blanket?