I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Sensei's luck attribute might be off the charts?

Or perhaps... Sensei actually possesses special X-ray vision?

"Unfortunately, I didn't guess at all. It was based on intuition."

As Amamiya spoke, he placed his hand on the girl's shoulder, catching her off guard and triggering the 'Bonus Ability Sharing' function of [Defense Resolve] (Saori's Bond Skill), temporarily sharing his 'Third Eye' with her.

To light up the 'third eye' is actually a special process of 'breaking through the illusions of an already clouded mind'—this kind of meticulous observation, according to the long-nosed old man (Igor), "is an indispensable skill for 'thieves' who attempt to change reality."

Xiaoxue felt her vision suddenly darken, as if it had turned into a completely black painted scene.

Most things lose their outline, but when she focuses her gaze on them, they become clear again.

A temporary Christmas tree decoration

The medium-sized Christmas tree was adorned with Christmas stars, candy canes, bows, stockings, and other decorations. Judging from the arrangement of the decorations, the decorator was likely a woman who wasn't particularly knowledgeable about interior design.

A strand of golden hair was found on the Christmas tree. The search area can be narrowed down further. The tree was decorated by a student with long golden hair who has recently been staying here.

The cushion placed under the Christmas tree showed signs of being hugged and squeezed. Based on the marks, the student who vented their anger on the cushion was approximately 165cm tall.

The slippers in the corner showed signs of having been worn; the wearer was likely barefoot and had walked around the room in them.

So... what other clues are there around the room...?

'How amazing...'

Xiaoxue blinked her eyes, trying her best to accept and experience this wonderful feeling of "seeing the world from a completely new perspective".

The field of vision seemed to be "clearer" countless times... On objects that were previously unnoticed, all sorts of "clues" appeared, the kind of things that only a master detective in a detective novel could discover.

When she looked at the toy box she had dragged there, she finally understood what Amamiya meant by 'relying on intuition'.

Under the observation of the "third eye," although the gaps between the wooden boxes were so small as to be almost invisible, the bright, translucent gaps and the clarity that made it easy to see what was inside clearly indicated the contents of the boxes.

Amamiya withdrew his hand, withdrawing the "Determination to Protect" before Yuki could examine the sofa and wooden floor further.

The crystal-clear sense of the surrounding world gradually became blurred, and the world regained its color.

Although the world was still the same, Xiaoxue inexplicably felt as if she were a nearsighted person who had just put on glasses and then taken them off again...

They seem to be the same, but they just look blurry no matter how I look at them...

"Sensei... what exactly did you just make me experience?!"

Feeling the radiant, idol-like gaze directed at him, Amamiya chuckled and replied with feigned mystery, "It's a... [special technique of a phantom thief]."

【~???~】

"The phantom thief's...special skills..."

Xiaoxue, who only half understood, nodded blankly and murmured softly, repeating Amamiya's words, which had a special meaning.

"The phantom thief who seeks out rare treasures in the world of the mind relies on this ability to determine the value of an item and whether it is worth stealing."

Xiaoxue suddenly shuddered.

...Oh, right.

This 'cheating-like ability' seems to exist to help phantom thieves discover clues...

But surely it can also be applied to 'choosing based on luck'?

Of course, it can also be applied to games of probability... By using such extraordinary observation to find the patterns of probability changes, and then pressing the stop button at the most accurate moment—in this way, you can always stand at the high point of surpassing luck!

If I also had that kind of 'observational ability'...

This way you can detect in advance whether your seniors are really angry!

"Sensei, can you teach me this skill?!"

Great, hooked.

Amamiya pretended to be troubled and pressed her index finger to her temple: "But this is a 'phantom thief's technique,' it's not easy to learn... and theoretically it shouldn't be spread..."

"What should we do..."

Xiaoxue immediately raised her hand excitedly: "I can help Sensei!"

"If Sensei teaches me this 'special skill,' I can seriously help Sensei with all kinds of tasks related to numerical calculations! I can guarantee I'll do a great job!"

"..."

Suddenly, Xiaoxue, as if remembering something, quickly added, "If Sensei is worried about 'technology leaks' or being held accountable by her seniors... I can assure you, I will absolutely not reveal it to them!"

Amamiya sighed and 'reluctantly' agreed to Yuki's request.

"……All right."

[A promise has been made with Xiaoxue.]

Coopation is now unblocked!

【Kurosaki Koyuki (Destiny) ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

[★1 Ability - 'Bad Luck Variable' has been unlocked!]

As the sound of water in Yuka's bathroom gradually stopped, Amamiya quickly called out to Koyuki, "The seniors' 'preparations' are about to be finished."

"Xiaoxue, it's time to make some preparations."

Chapter 45 The Tense and Exciting "Lie Detector Game"

As the sound of water in the bathroom gradually subsided, the little tune that Yuka hummed while taking a shower, whether out of a pleasant mood or for some other reason, slowly drifted into my ears.

'Wow... Senior, you have a habit of humming songs while taking a shower?'

Xiaoxue, who has already installed the lie detector, feels that she has seen far too many 'abnormal reactions' from her seniors today.

There were so many that she was almost too surprised to count them all...

After waiting a while, the bathroom door opened with a slight click and a wisp of steam.

Wearing a cute blue panda-patterned pajama set, Yuka walked out of the bathroom with her eyes half-closed in comfort.

Perhaps because she had just come out of the bath, her body was enveloped in a slightly hazy mist.

Since her hair wasn't completely dry, she stopped wearing the headband. While her hairstyle became more disheveled, her gentle and charming temperament, like that of a virtuous wife, actually became stronger.

"Sen, Sensei..."

Yuka, who was particularly sensitive to gazes at that moment, immediately noticed the look that Amamiya was giving her.

"Don't look at me like that... If you could, could you help me blow-dry my hair?"

"My hair is still a little wet, and it feels a bit uncomfortable..."

Amamiya picked up the pre-prepared hairdryer and took on the responsibility without hesitation.

"Huff...Huff..."

Feeling the warm breeze blowing from behind her and her hair being gently stroked and carefully caressed, the tender, gentle touch gradually ignited a small flame of satisfaction in Yuka's heart.

...I don't know why, even though it was just a simple 'hair blow-drying'.

I have this déjà vu feeling that I'm already "fast-forwarding into married life"...

'This kind of life'...

'If only it could continue forever…'

The sound of the wind brushing past her ears, the gentle warm breeze making her feel drowsy for a moment.

In her hazy state, Yuka subconsciously wanted to act cute and vent about the frustrations she'd been feeling lately regarding the various things that had been bothering her during the seminar—

"relative……"

……and many more.

Is Xiaoxue still here?

Suddenly realizing she had almost unconsciously said something like "I want a kiss," Yuka jolted awake and then slapped her cheeks in embarrassment.

'Yuka, what are you doing, Yuka!'

'Right now, there are junior colleagues who could very well cause trouble watching over me, and even my best friend is lurking around me. I can't afford to give anything away...'

Yuka was feeling ashamed when she suddenly heard Yuki repeat, with a look of surprise and doubt, "Honey...?"

"N-nothing... just a slip of the tongue."

After giving Xiaoxue a sharp look, Yuka began to examine the various new devices in the room.

Is this... the game set up while she was taking a bath...?

At that moment, the sound of water in the bathroom where Noah was also stopped.

Not long after, a white-haired girl, her face slightly flushed and her eyes a little dazed, left the bathroom in slippers, still steaming from her body.

"Hmm~"

His gaze naturally swept across the room, finally settling on Amamiya.

After a short pause, Noah slowly nodded: "Is everything ready...?"

"Huff...Huff..."

This feeling of 'something clearly happened, but they deliberately act like nothing happened'... it's really unsettling.

only……

If your body catches fire, you can extinguish it with water.

How can the flame that has ignited in my heart be extinguished...?

"Alright, let's start the second half of the 'pajama party' right away—let's all play some games!"

Noah's heart was pounding faster than ever before. He felt more nervous than ever before, and he felt inexplicably guilty, especially when Yuka looked at him. At that moment, he heard Yuki's energetic and lively suggestion.

"Well then..." Amamiya coughed lightly, asking for everyone's opinions, "What would you all like to play first?"

As soon as Amamiya finished speaking, Yuki eagerly raised her hand, shouting, "Pick me! Pick me!" and suggested, "How about we play with the lie detector first?!"

"A lie detector..."

Yuka's heart skipped a beat, and she felt inexplicably nervous.

Based on her understanding of lie detector games, it seems that several people connect to a lie detector at the same time, and take turns asking other players questions according to the questions provided on the question cards. If the answer is the truth, nothing happens; if it is a lie, the player gets an electric shock...

For students, the battery level of the lie detector is negligible; at most, it's just a momentary sting.

It's much safer than that "Red Winter Roulette" game.

but……

This is a lie detector.

If the questions asked are embarrassing, how should I answer them?

To avoid any potentially awkward situations, I'd better just decline...

Just as Yuka was about to refuse, she suddenly noticed her best friend Noah, who was 'thinking'.

Noticing that Noah's focus seemed somewhat unfocused and that he was completely out of it, she suddenly became curious about how far Noah and Sensei had progressed, or rather... what the relationship between Sensei and Noah was like.

Yuka's gaze instantly sharpened.

"A lie detector..."

Noah lowered his eyes, feeling the restless, still burning flames of excitement within him.

My current state... is clearly not suitable for the 'lie detector' game...

Should I refuse...?

There is no doubt that saying no can prevent many 'unforeseen questions' from being asked.

However, refusing would definitely be seen as a sign of 'guilt'.

As he pondered this, Noah was about to say something.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her.

Wait, could we take this opportunity to subtly inquire about the little secret between Yuka and Sensei...?