I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

After all... the Justice Committee is roughly equivalent to the disciplinary committee on Gersena's side.

Amamiya is very familiar with the members of the Disciplinary Committee, yet he knows almost nothing about the Justice Committee... This is quite unusual.

As is customary, Amamiya responded to other messages first before finally replying to Hasumi's message.

[Amamiya: I happen to have some time now... Hasumi, is it convenient for you to contact the Justice Committee? If possible, I'd like to take this opportunity to check on their situation.]

Perhaps because it was nighttime and the Justice Committee didn't have much to do, Hasumi replied to the message quickly.

Hasumi: The Justice Committee also happens to have some time.

Hasumi: If Sensei intends to visit the Justice Committee, we welcome him anytime.

After replying to Hasumi's message, Amamiya returned to her residence.

And Sofia... naturally, didn't follow him on his 'dates' like Morgana did.

The understanding AI girl naturally knew that the next step was 'private space'.

Back at her residence, after reverting to her original form, Sophia immediately found a charging cable and connected it to her bionic body, 'Erpis,' to replenish its energy.

"JOK's going out on a date with other girls, right? I won't bother you~"

Amamiya: "..."

Compared to Morgana, who always found other reasons to leave, such as "I'm going for a walk nearby," Sofia's words were far too blunt.

After taking his phone and the Shiten Box, and bidding a "temporary farewell" to Sophia, Amamiya headed straight for the headquarters of the Justice Committee.

In contrast to the headquarters of the Disciplinary Committee of Ghenna, the headquarters of the Justice Committee has the magnificent and imposing feel of a castle, which is typical of the Holy Trinity region's modern, antique-style pointed buildings.

Standing near the entrance, I looked up at the 'modern castle' standing under the star-studded night sky and admired the grandeur of the Holy Trinity region. Then, I approached the door and greeted the two Justice Committee members guarding it.

It's interesting to say.

It wasn't until he saw what a regular Justice Committee member looked like that Amamiya completely shattered the preconceived notions that Hasumi, Ichika, Tsurugi, and other Justice Committee members had built up in his mind.

The two Justice Committee members guarding the gate wore two almost identical uniforms, predominantly black with red accents around the hem, cuffs, and stockings, resembling sailor suits.

Compared to the members of Gehenna's disciplinary committee, she is more adorable because she lacks some of their 'heroic spirit'.

Upon noticing Amamiya's arrival, the two Justice Committee members guarding the gate displayed varying degrees of shyness, tinged with the timidity of young girls.

After a brief silence, one of the Justice Committee members, fidgeting with the hem of her skirt, weakly greeted, "Sen, Sensi... good evening..."

Amamiya responded with a gentle smile.

...It's hard to imagine that these girls who act so 'weak' in front of me are actually a 'violent organization' from Trinity Academy.

"It's so cute."

Amamiya's seemingly sincere words of praise stunned another member of the Justice Committee who was about to say something.

After letting out a blank "Eh," the member of the Justice Committee felt a slight weight on the top of his head—

She... was patted on the head by this adult she was meeting for the first time?!

Although touching someone's head upon first meeting seems like a very impolite gesture...

But the adults in front of me seem to be doing it very naturally and seriously...

【~???~】(From members of the Justice Committee)

Ugh...

Is this what everyone's been saying, that feeling of "as if your heart has been stolen by a phantom thief"...?

Amamiya withdrew his hand from the heads of the two Justice Committee members at just the right moment.

"I need to see everyone on the Justice Committee. Can you take me there?"

Chapter 10 Hasumi's... is so big, can I touch Hasumi's...?

After being led to the 'Justice Committee Headquarters' by two eager Justice Committee girls, Amamiya briefly observed the interior of the Justice Committee Headquarters, which still had a classic and luxurious interior decoration in the style of Holy Trinity.

Soon, the girl who had invited him earlier via message, whose wings and age-defying figure were both quite outrageous, appeared in front of Amamiya with hurried steps and the clatter of her high heels.

"Sensei..."

After her gaze naturally fell on Amamiya, who was chatting happily with two girls from the Justice Committee, Hasumi seemed slightly surprised and paused for a moment.

Then she naturally gave a polite smile: "...Good evening."

Amamiya smiled politely and nodded in response.

At the same time, he took a closer look at this black-haired girl who, strictly speaking, had not been seen for quite some time... with a figure that resembled a mature older woman, but whose actual age was only seventeen.

Through the phantom thief's keen observation skills and his own memory, Amamiya could sense that Hasumi had "grown up" again.

Her wings have grown bigger... Compared to our first meeting about a month and a half ago, her wings, which were already smooth and had an exaggerated wingspan, have grown slightly larger and become even more lustrous.

It gives the impression that... not only is she well-maintained, but she also eats very well in her daily life, which is why she has such wings.

Noticing Amamiya's scrutinizing gaze, Hasumi raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly wondering for a moment what Amamiya was looking at.

At this moment, the two members of the Justice Committee hurriedly said goodbye.

—Next up is the gathering of the 'big shots,' while the ordinary members of the Justice Committee should just obediently go back to guarding the gate...

"Um... Hasumi-senpai, let's go back to guarding the gate outside."

"Sen, Seni... Goodbye..."

Amamiya waved goodbye to the two girls who were somewhat hesitant in front of their senior.

After the two Justice Committee members left, Hasumi gradually toned down his gentle yet dignified aura as the "second-in-command of the Justice Committee."

"Although it's a bit late to say this now... it's still a necessary welcome."

After sitting naturally on the sofa, Hasumi did not exhibit the aura of a "noble girl" that seemed to radiate light and distance, unlike Nagisa.

"Welcome back to the Committee for the Realization of Justice, Sensei."

After delivering the 'routine welcome speech' that had been prepared a month in advance, Hasumi bluntly explained why the Justice Committee currently appeared empty: "The other core members of the Justice Committee are on their way, so please wait a moment."

Amamiya knew that starting by discussing serious matters would only strain the relationship.

So let's start with something like 'casual conversation'.

After a moment's thought, Amamiya leaned forward slightly and asked with some curiosity, "The members of the Justice Committee seem to be quite busy lately?"

"Um……"

Hasumi, seemingly struck by a profound resonance with Amamiya's words, nodded with a complex expression: "After all... it's a 'special period,' and whether it's to resolve disputes or to prepare for other matters, the Justice Committee has to invest manpower and resources..."

The Eden Treaty is about to be signed.

The situation within Trinity, under Beatrice's control, is quite turbulent.

It seems that Hasumi, and the members of the Justice Committee she represents, sensed this dangerous atmosphere of impending doom, which is why they took action, either voluntarily or involuntarily, to prepare for the worst.

Amamiya agreed with Hasumi's explanation: "I can understand."

While waiting for the other core members of the Justice Committee to arrive, Amamiya casually chatted with Hasumi about a few topics.

Since Hasumi really likes the "dessert" field, Amamiya naturally catered to her interests and talked about some desserts that she had learned from the owner, Sakura Sojiro, when she stayed at the [Lubran Cafe].

As a "dessert lover," Hasumi was clearly attracted by the special recipe desserts from "Lubran Café" that Amamiya presented.

"...I see. Before coming to Kivotos, Sensei worked at a café and learned some special dessert recipes there..."

The girl's brows seemed to hold a hint of longing and anticipation.

"I wonder what kind of 'dessert recipe' Sensei possesses... Will it have a completely different flavor from Trinity?"

As she thought this, the large wings on Hasumi's back, which could completely envelop her when closed, began to flutter slightly because of her emotions.

"Does Hasumi really like sweets?"

Noticing Hasumi's subtle reaction, Amamiya asked knowingly, "It seems that Hasumi was very...enthusiastic when I brought up the topic of the [cafe] and dessert making."

"..."

Hasumi did not answer Amamiya's 'question' immediately, but remained silent for a few seconds.

It's perfectly understandable that girls like desserts.

But what to say...

To say that someone who is 179cm tall, has a mature physique, and whose weight has been steadily increasing in a small amount is something they wouldn't normally do...

Isn't that a bit 'not very ladylike'?

Sensei... he shouldn't be the kind of person who pays attention to details, right?

After a moment's thought, Hasumi nodded shyly and reservedly: "Indeed... I really like desserts."

"That's it..."

Amamiya rubbed her chin with her index finger and thumb, pretending to be deep in thought.

Suddenly, he raised his head slightly and cast a meaningful glance at the slightly uneasy girl.

"Hasumi, when I worked at [LeBlanc Cafe], I learned some special dessert recipes from the owner—"

"When the boss was teaching me the recipe, he told me that if I ever meet a girl who likes desserts, I can invite her to taste it and let her confirm whether these recipes can convey the taste of happiness."

Lianjian was slightly taken aback: "...?"

The girl slightly smoothed her hair on her forehead, and a faint blush instantly flashed across her cheeks.

This sounds... like a veiled 'date invitation'?

【~???~】(from Hasumi)

Noticing Hasumi's reaction, Amamiya pretended not to see Hasumi's subtle reactions and continued to speak with great interest: "Hasumi, I think we have some common topics in the field of desserts."

"When the boss was teaching me the recipe, he repeatedly told me: 'You must pass on the taste of 'happiness' and eventually let the girl by your side experience it.'"

"Hasumi... could you please help me check the 'flavor of the recipe'?"

Faced with Amamiya's "sincere" gaze, Hasumi was momentarily confused.

Immediately afterwards, she looked away from Amamiya with a slight panic.

"This……"

For a moment, Renjian didn't know what to say.

This sounds... clearly like a date invitation!

Sensei, haven't you really noticed just how ambiguous your words are?!

After a moment of awkwardness, Hasumi couldn't help but think of the dessert recipe from Giwatos that Amamiya had described: "completely different from the desserts from the Holy Trinity region."

What would a dessert recipe that supposedly "carries happiness" taste like?

I'm so curious...

"Um……"

"Regarding this issue, Sensei, I think... let's leave it for later."

After a brief internal struggle, Hasumi ultimately decided that it was not appropriate to bring up such a strange topic in a formal setting.

What if other members of the Justice Committee overheard this and misunderstood...

Let's save this for our private time.

【~???~】

Hasumi, having temporarily declined Amamiya's suggestion with "immense perseverance," sighed deeply.

To change the subject and also to sort out her emotions, Hasumi spoke up decisively: "...Sensei, I've noticed that your gaze lingers on me for a few moments every now and then."

"Is there something you're bothered by about me? Is it my fashion sense, or something else...?"

Before she could finish speaking, she heard Amamiya's earnest 'reflection'.

"Indeed, there are things about Hasumi that I'm very 'concerned' about..."