I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

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【Lily Garden Saintia (Destiny) ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆】

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Chapter 48 What exactly did Xiaochun do?

The next morning.

As a ray of morning light shone through the cracks in the window, Amamiya was promptly awakened by the two AI girls in various ways.

"Play music: Last Surprise. JOK, time to get up!"

"Sensei...Sen~sei~! Where's Alona's strawberry milk for today?"

After spending most of yesterday's day in another world, Amamiya was dragged into a dream and forced to spend the night 'online in a dream' with Seiya: "..."

To be honest, the Sensei position looks 'glamorous', but it doesn't seem like everyone can handle it.

Exploring the other world during the day is terrifying enough... and at night, I have to pet foxes in my dreams...

Amamiya, who was 'woke up' on time, interacted with Alona and Sofia respectively, and also rubbed Alona's hand as she asked.

After interacting with two AI girls, one residing in his phone and the other in the Shitei no Kagaku (Box of Shitei) he carried with him, Amamiya prepared his lesson plan for the day.

Then, he went to the tutoring center immediately.

Compared to yesterday, when he arrived at the tutoring center, it was tightly closed...

The tutoring department seemed much more 'energetic' today.

After pushing open the door to the tutoring center classroom, Amamiya immediately saw Haru, who seemed to have not slept well and was somewhat drowsy.

Bathed in the winter sunlight, the pink-haired girl's hair was curly and looked unkempt, and the little wings on her head drooped listlessly. She sat slumped on her desk, seemingly lost in thought.

When Amamiya turned his gaze to Koharu, Koharu seemed to be somewhat distracted.

She, who would usually turn around alertly at the first sign of trouble, didn't react to Amamiya's gaze at all today.

'Looks like you didn't sleep well...'

Amamiya then turned her gaze to the high-energy sports drink that was clearly more than half-drunk on her desk.

Seeing that Koharu didn't react, Amamiya watched her with interest... Then he saw Koharu yawning, seemingly reaching for the sports drink on the desk, but she missed and the bottle fell to the ground with a thud.

Not only are they tired... but they also look a bit dehydrated...

'Could she... have barely slept all night, just like me when I was petting the fox?'

Amamiya twitched the corner of her lips and called out, "...Haru?"

Koharu, who hadn't managed to touch the beverage bottle, finally came to her senses. She blinked as if waking from a dream, and then turned her gaze to Amamiya.

The next second, her face flushed red: "H is forbidden! It's prohibited! Death penalty!"

After a series of smooth moves, she lay down on the table, legs slightly together, pretending to be an ostrich.

"..."

Having read this far, Amamiya already had some guesses about Koharu's situation.

He walked over to Xiaochun's seat, picked up the half-empty bottle of energy drink and put it back on Xiaochun's desk, then patted her head and touched her strange little wings.

"Woo..."

The girl whose wings were touched by Amamiya first let out a muffled whimper that was both unexpected and shocked, and then suddenly froze.

"Remember to get some rest..."

【~???~】

After uttering this meaningful remark, Amamiya slowly walked back to the podium, waiting for the remaining three members of the tutoring club.

Soon, Hifumi, Hanako, and Azusa entered the classroom one after another with hurried steps.

"Good morning, Sensei~"

What are today's lessons?

O鸸er印氵O鸸悦怡“……(Although she didn't speak, she cast an expectant glance)”

Amamiya, having already prepared the teaching materials, began today's lesson.

It must be said that Amamiya's 'teaching method' is quite unique.

This "special teaching method" takes a little longer, requiring "one round of time" (from morning to after school), but the knowledge taught is guaranteed to be something that Xiaochun can learn and apply proficiently.

Amamiya had every reason to believe that, under such tutoring... even Koharu, whose grades were supposedly not very good and whose academic ability was almost at the bottom, would be able to pass the exam.

Nagisa's requirement for Amamiya at the time was "everyone to pass", rather than high requirements such as being excellent or getting full marks.

Amamiya thought that if Nagisa didn't tamper with the exam questions or the results, it should be a very simple matter.

Following the normal class schedule (with a 40-minute break every 40 minutes, and a lunch break until 2 p.m.), Amamiya completed today's lesson at a leisurely pace.

"...Okay, that concludes today's lesson."

As evening fell, Amamiya put away her lesson plan and glanced at the girls below the podium, each with a different expression.

"Those on duty, remember to clean the club activity room... There are no more 'phantom thief activities' today, everyone can leave now."

After finishing his sentence, Amamiya prepared to leave, but then he noticed that the girls didn't seem to be leaving at all, still looking at him with bright, sparkling eyes.

Amamiya, who was about to leave, paused, stopped, frowned slightly, and looked back in surprise.

Hanako, Azusa, and Koharu all turned their attention to Hifumi, the department head, as if it had been planned all along.

Under the pressure and expectations from her companions, Hifumi felt a little helpless.

After hesitating for a moment, she stood up and asked expectantly, "Um...Sensei, if there's no 'phantom thief activity' today, do you have any other plans?"

"Today's schedule..."

Amidst expectant gazes, Amamiya remained silent for a few seconds before shaking her head apologetically at the girls.

"Although I would love to participate in some 'club activities' with you guys, ... I'm afraid that's not possible. I have 'other plans' for today."

Hifumi's eyes dimmed slightly for a moment, and she lowered her head dejectedly, her tone filled with deep disappointment.

"...That's it."

Although Hanako, Azusa, and Haru didn't say much, they all showed varying degrees of disappointment.

"Not engaging in phantom thief activities... What other plans does Sensei have?"

"There are some things that need to be taken care of in other colleges, so I have to go back to Xialai today. I may also need some time in the next two days, so I won't be back."

So it was about something between the colleges...

So, Sensei is quite busy... Not only does he have to carry out his phantom thief activities, but he also has to handle official business and even find time to resolve issues between the academies...

Hifumi sighed slowly and gave a slightly bitter "hmm".

“Sensei… During the days you were away, I… will fulfill my responsibilities as ‘Minister’ and help everyone complete the academic advancement plan!”

Amamiya smiled and nodded to Hifumi: "I will check later to see if everyone's academic performance has improved... so please don't slack off."

【~??~】(from Hifumi)

【~???~】(from Hanako)

【~??~】(from Xiaochun)

【~???~】(from Azusa)

After greeting the girls, Amamiya waved goodbye to them.

'Alright, next, let's take Saintia back and then start preparing to deal with the remaining matters over there in the Millennium...'

Chapter 49 Saintia: Do you even understand the value of something that's already been implemented?

"Is this... 'Xia Lai's' office space...?"

Inside the 'Club Activity Room' of the Xia Lai Building.

A petite blonde girl in a white dress stood in the doorway, a northern long-tailed tit perched on her head. She placed her hand on the office doorknob, peering curiously into the room, taking in the interior that, while not perfectly clean, exuded a simple and elegant atmosphere.

"It really is true... 'Seeing is believing'."

After carefully observing the office's interior environment, she commented as follows.

Since her will, or rather her 'soul,' was rescued from the other world and successfully returned to the real world, she seems to have become much more lively in the 'real world.'

But this is only relative.

The long journey had taken its toll, and her eyes already showed signs of fatigue.

After walking around the room roughly, Saintia, as if she had done it more than once, easily found her way to the seat where Amamiya usually sat when she was working.

Then, she tilted her head slightly and glanced at Amamiya, who had followed her into the room and was standing behind the chair, from a somewhat 'strange' angle.

In the ensuing silence, after a few seconds of eye contact with Amamiya, she suggested in a soft, sleepy voice, "It's getting late... After entering the student files, let's rest for today..."

Having learned from chatting with Seiya along the way that her constitution was indeed a bit weak, Amamiya didn't make things difficult for her and nodded.

Saintia's 'home field' seems to be a dream... After all, dreams can change according to one's subjective will.

In theory, in dreams, Sera can make her body as strong as she wants, so even if Amamiya pets her like a fox all night, she won't experience any excessive fatigue.

But in a way, she also 'didn't get any rest all night'.

Seeing that Seiya was sitting in her seat and starting to "standby", Amamiya organized the prepared 'paper student files'.

After resting for a short while with her eyes lowered, Shengya drowsily half-closed her eyes, took the paper document handed to her by Amamiya, glanced at it briefly, and quickly filled in her information.

"call……"

After giving a light yawn, Saintia walked with light, airy steps, folding her long fox ears. Seemingly adept at radiating her 'childlike cuteness,' she stopped in front of Amamiya, handed her the file, and then stood on tiptoe, opened her arms, and looked up at Amamiya.

Her golden eyes revealed a tenderness akin to that of an old married couple, and a slight smile graced her face, which straddled the line between youthful innocence and mature womanhood.

The meaning is quite obvious.

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Amamiya sighed, put the file back in the filing cabinet, then bent down and expertly hugged her in a princess carry.

【~???~】

"Hoo hoo... You're always so 'gentle' no matter what."

The petite, soft, and seemingly boneless girl fell into his arms, and then naturally, they pressed together tightly.

This isn't just a free gift... it's practically a cash bonus!

With one hand around her slender waist and the other supporting her knees, Amamiya felt the emotions that Seiya was trying to convey through subtle body language as she tried to 'rub against' him. Amamiya really didn't know what to say.

This feeling can't exactly be attributed to 'peeking into the future'...

After carrying the seemingly still 'whining' girl all the way back to the residential area, Amamiya, adhering to the principle of providing excellent service, personally prepared a clean dormitory room for Seiya and put away her suitcase.

Starting today, this will be her residence for the next period of time.

Using 'illness' as an excuse, she temporarily missed the tea party, with the real purpose of 'temporarily escaping the current situation'... In short, Saintia is going to start living in the Xialai residential area.

"Well then... I'll take my leave from today."

Sitting on the single bed that Amamiya had tidied up first, and watching Amamiya in an apron and a set of loungewear tidy up the room the whole time, Seiya thanked her in a calm, indifferent tone.

"Thank you for your care and 'indulgence'...Sensei."

Amamiya didn't leave. Instead, she sat down in a chair next to the desk in the room and asked about Saya's 'suggestion' in the previous dream.

He sat backwards in a high-backed chair, his hands resting on the upper edge of the backrest, and stared for a while at the little bird that had flown back into the extra birdcage in his room.

After considering her question for a moment, Amamiya asked with a hint of curiosity, "Is there anything else you would like to add regarding the advice about 'Ghena' in the dream?"

"In this regard... as a 'professional,' you should know more about it than I do, right?"

Saintia did not respond, but instead asked a rather meaningful question.