I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Because Hanako was actually right about some of the things she said...

She did indeed develop a special relationship with Sensei during the Abydos incident, due to a misunderstanding and other reasons for their shared adventure.

Although, although I haven't done that kind of thing yet...

But it was only a matter of time... right?

Fortunately, Hanako didn't continue her lewd joke. Halfway through her sentence, she was interrupted by Koharu, who had a pair of small wings fluttering above her head, who urgently said, "H is not allowed—forbidden, death penalty, death penalty!"

With a swift leap, Koharu appeared before Hanako and precisely stuffed a mouthful of Swiss roll into her mouth. Like a feline in a stress response, she then looked at Amamiya with great alertness.

Amamiya returned a questioning look.

--what happened?

The rumors I'd heard on the Trinity forum about things like "entering students' dreams and doing strange things"...

Could it be that she spread it?

Xiao Chun, clearly lacking confidence, looked away guiltily.

Hanako, on the other hand, is starting to cause trouble again at this time.

She took the Swiss roll that Xiaochun had stuffed into her mouth and, with a rather suggestive motion, fed it in; moved away; fed in; moved away…

Then suddenly squeeze the end of the Swiss roll, causing the cream inside to drip out.

Amamiya: "..."

Noticing this highly suggestive gesture, Amamiya was speechless.

After glancing at Hifumi and realizing that she had become accustomed to Hanako's attitude, he began to consider whether the tutoring club could be salvaged.

To prevent the situation from escalating further, Amamiya coughed lightly and gave a brief self-introduction.

"...I came to the tutoring department at Hifumi's invitation to help everyone improve their academic performance. I am Sensei from Xialai."

"To avoid wasting any more time, everyone except Hifumi, please introduce yourselves first..."

Hanako, who had licked the cream off her lips, was the first to raise her hand and speak up: "Hanako Urawa. From now on, I hope Sensi will take good care of me in 'all sorts of' things... 'all sorts of' things."

She even deliberately emphasized the words "various kinds" in two places... as if intentionally trying to mislead people.

[Assistant: Urawa Hanako / The Innocent Car Queen of the Cram School]

[Arcana: Plants and Birds / The Moon (LES PLANTES)]

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

'...'

Amamiya really didn't expect that the tarot card symbolizing Hanako would be the one represented by the Moon in the Etteilla Tarot.

The card is engraved with the word "PROPOS" in the upright position, which means words; communication; conversation; speech.

The reversed version is inscribed with "EAU," which is the French abbreviation for the element of water. It signifies confusion, ambiguity, or emotional loss or obstruction, and feelings that cannot be clearly expressed.

So far, Amamiya has encountered three holders of the [Moon] card: Ayane, Akira, and Haruka.

The Moon card has always been a symbol of "the waxing and waning of the moon" and "the unease of constant change"—which differs from the meaning of separation and other emotions often expressed in ancient poetry.

The "Plants and Birds" illustration in the Etteilla Tarot signifies "becoming a victim of gossip and slander"; and "increasing awareness and sensitivity to the opinions of others."

In addition, this card also signifies "emotions spreading"; "becoming hard to trust others"; and "being surrounded by 'hypocrites' with ulterior motives."

If this card is reversed, it means that there will be strong uncertainty in your relationships (interpersonal relationships, etc.).

Correspondingly, if this card is upright, it can be interpreted as 'passive aggression'.

—What is 'passive aggression'?

People like Hanako, who use a lot of jokes to cover up their true selves, are actually engaging in a form of passive aggression.

'interesting……'

This was the first time Amamiya had ever met such a 'complex' student.

Not only are the tarot cards she holds complicated, but even her strange title of 'Innocent Car King' is complicated—

Does this mean that although she spouts strange jokes or makes all sorts of suggestive remarks... she is actually a rather innocent soul inside?

Compared to Hanako, the self-introductions of the other two girls seemed much more 'normal'.

She tucked her hands into the sleeves of her coat, looking like a little ghost, with small wings fluttering nimbly on her back and head.

Especially the small wings on its head, which covered its cheeks in a way that Amamiya found incomprehensible, as if it were trying to hide its shame.

"Shimoe Koharu... was previously a member of the Justice Realization Committee, but because she failed, she was transferred here..."

"Let me make this clear! I'm an elite member of the Justice Realization Committee—my transfer here is just a temporary setback!"

There was a brief silence.

"Ah ha ha……"

Hifumi chuckled dryly, thinking to herself, 'Is it really just because I failed my studies?'

In the past, she might not have doubted the reasons for such a transfer at all...

Now that she knows more about the tutoring department, she finds it hard to believe the reasons why everyone in the tutoring department was transferred there.

When it was Shirazu Azusa's turn, her introduction was simple and straightforward: "Shirazu Azusa. She recently transferred to Trinity College. She's good at acting alone, and her strength is that she's small and easy to hide..."

After waiting for a while and confirming that Amamiya did not seem to question her introduction, she promptly sat back down.

However, that subtle little expression [??(???`?'???)??] is quite cute...

Perhaps we should contact Saori's side to confirm?

It would be rather rash to confirm a relationship based solely on a tarot reading.

However, this was just something to confirm casually, and Amamiya can just ask Saori about it later.

If so, we can use Arius's four-man squad as an excuse to approach them; if not, there's no loss.

"Well then, that concludes the introduction... Next, I will try my best to understand and teach everyone..."

Amamiya walked up to the podium and inspected some textbooks piled up on the teacher's desk.

—Although he looked like a teacher in his school uniform and did indeed have the attitude of a 'young teacher'.

But he truly had no prior experience in 'teaching' in any real sense...

As for 'nurturing people', that's another matter for now.

However, it doesn't matter if he doesn't understand. That doesn't stop him from applying the teaching experience he learned from Maruki-sensei when he dealt with him before.

A school counselor is also a teacher.

After quickly going through the textbook, Amamiya immediately had a clear understanding of the material.

"Alright, let's begin the lesson..."

Chapter Thirty-One: Is Hanako's academic ability questionable?

It turns out that when a person masters too many skills, he can indeed become proficient in everything.

Amamiya, who completed the 'progress from having no teaching experience to having it' in a very short time and directly ascended to the heavens, becoming a 'teacher with senior educational experience' in a single day, can absolutely be said to have such an ability.

"My teaching methods are unparalleled both inside and outside of Kiwatos."

Amamiya did have a reason for saying that... because he could actually get the four girls in the cram school to finish reading a book after "one round" (one afternoon) of reading, and to acquire all the knowledge points and related information in it.

In Amamiya's own words, it was that he felt his "knowledge" had been enhanced.

Furthermore, orange-yellow symbols 【~???~】 will also appear.

(Note: This is a symbol for enhancing the five dimensions in daily life)

"How strange... Sensei's teaching methods are completely different from what I imagined..."

"But the 'effect' was completely different from what I had imagined..."

After trying to do a few questions with the book closed, and then memorizing some key points, Hifumi was surprised to find that she had actually mastered the knowledge that she couldn't fully understand before.

...It's not the kind of mastery that involves 'rote memorization'.

Rather, it's a more advanced level, where one can have a thorough understanding of the relevant content.

"No, I have to admit..."

Xiaochun closed her textbook, burying her face in her hands to hide her expression, her voice muffled as she continued, "Although he's a bad adult who might do those... lewd things to students, he certainly has the ability..."

Xiaochun, burying her head on her desk, was trying to hide her burning cheeks and terrible facial expressions by burying her head in the sand.

For some reason, it feels like a story from an adult magazine is happening in the real world...

With her little wings fluttering, Koharu realized that she could fully understand and freely apply the knowledge Sensei was explaining. She thought of the strange magazine she had bought at the Trinity secondhand store not long ago...

That magazine, called "The Heart Thief's Chronicle," seems to be a fan-made magazine co-authored by an author named "Kiriya Akira" and another named "Meruru."

It originated from the Red Winter Academy.

Xiaochun, who was secretly rubbing her toes while lying on the table, was a devoted fan of this journal that had published seven articles so far.

'The heart-stealing phantom thief is right in front of me, interacting with me...'

'It also helps me when I'm feeling down...'

'What will happen next? Will the phantom thief, to help himself, infiltrate the mind's world to steal a secret treasure, make the target who oppressed him repent, and then...?'

'Then, they pulled me into the Phantom Thieves, developed a relationship, and did... you know... that kind of thing...'

Her cheeks flushed bright red with a 'hiss,' and at that moment, Xiaochun even felt as if a cloud of steam was rising from the top of her head.

【~??~】

Amamiya, who suddenly heard the notes indicating an increase in affection, thought: "..."

After glancing subtly at Hanako, who seemed to sense something, Amamiya looked away, thinking to herself that these two in the tutoring club, one likes to daydream and the other likes to say strange and weird things... they are quite a pair of geniuses.

"Anyway," after clearing her throat, Amamiya casually picked up a triangular teaching aid and pointed it at the blackboard, "that concludes today's lesson..."

The evening sun shone through the window, allowing the tense girls to relax.

"call……"

Although she felt mentally exhausted, perhaps because she had indeed learned a lot, Hifumi's bright yellow eyes were particularly piercing.

"Um... thank you so much, Sensi!!"

Because there were 'outsiders' present, she didn't make any more intimate gestures, but simply bowed slightly to Amamiya in thanks.

【~???~】

[...I felt grateful from Hifumi.]

Coopation has been improved!

【Ajitani Hifumi (The Fool) ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

"You're welcome... This is something I, as a Sensei, would dare to do."

Amamiya waved his hand with a smile, and after noticing that Hifumi seemed a little hesitant, he became slightly wary.

"The 'Second Academic Ability Test' will be coming up soon, right?"

Hifumi pursed her lips slightly, looking a little embarrassed, and nodded in response.

With her gaze lingering on Azusa, who had barely made a move throughout, Amamiya said in a seemingly pointed tone, "Well then, everyone, please don't let your guard down."

"Haha~"

Hanako responded with a meaningful smile.

"I'll try my best even without Sensei reminding me..."

Xiaochun responded with a slightly arrogant snort, followed by the assertive statement, "I can definitely manage without you."