I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

'In that case, the "Hyakuya no Haru Cherry Blossom Festival" should be able to proceed as usual...'

Chapter Twenty-Five: So here's the question: Can Mimori really read minds?

The cherry blossom festival of the Hundred Nights of Spring, the undercurrents hidden beneath the darkness, quietly broke through in a night filled with fireworks.

After successfully bringing the 'behind-the-scenes employer', Meteamaru, and the members of the "Chimei Ichigo" gang it employed to justice, the girls traveling with them expressed their joy and anticipation.

"it is finally over."

After letting out a soft sigh, the brown-haired, purple-eyed girl looked at the cherry blossom festival, which was as lively yet tranquil as ever, and felt a pang of emotion for some reason.

Although this cherry blossom festival seemed no different from any other year's cherry blossom festival to her...

However, perhaps because they worked together with their partners to resolve the crisis, or perhaps for some other reason...

Shizuko, who originally planned to make this cherry blossom festival "unique," actually experienced this "uniqueness" in a different way.

"I will never let those who disrupt the peace of the cherry blossom festival get away with it!"

Overjoyed at having dealt with the mastermind behind the Cherry Blossom Festival and completely quelled the chaos, Kaede waved her little fist at the night sky, then looked brightly at Amamiya: "Thank you, Sensei! Without your invitation, this 'training to punish evil and promote good' would not have been possible..."

"With this experience, you should be one step closer to becoming an outstanding lady!"

Amamiya: ...

Hmm, it's certainly possible to take it a step further... However, the most crucial step towards becoming a 'lady'...

It means learning not to be 'impulsive' and to express your feelings openly—while this is indeed a lovely and admirable quality, if the goal is to become a lady, this quality is completely contrary to being a lady.

I sensed the emotions emanating from Feng.

【COOP↑UP!】

【Yumi Kaede (Devil) ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

[★2 Ability "Talent of a Beauty" is now unlocked!]

"Go for it..." Amamiya nodded gently to the earnest and energetic girl with a slightly idealistic tone, "I believe that Maple-chan will definitely become... an unparalleled beauty, hmm."

【~???~】(from Maple)

Seeing the three blue affinity notes floating above the girl's head, Amamiya ultimately decided against saying anything about 'proper training methods'.

after all……

Compared to a truly traditional 'lady,' this 'stunning beauty' is more lively and more adorable.

Taking advantage of Kaede's opening remarks, Amamiya then looked at the other two girls from the training club who were traveling with her.

"In short... I also want to thank the Training Department for their help this time. Without their intervention, we wouldn't have been able to challenge so many members of the Demon King's Assembly, nor would we have been able to clean up the battlefield after the battle..."

The pair of cute raccoon ears on her head twitched slightly, and Chun chuckled without responding.

【~???~】(from Tsubaki)

I felt the trust from Tsubaki.

【COOP↑UP!】

【Kasuga Tsubaki (Pope) ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

[★2 Ability "Dream Insights" is now unlocked!]

Mimori, however, gently stroked her slightly disheveled hair, which had been abruptly messed up during the earlier battle, and softly said, "We should be the ones saying thank you..."

"Sensei, you accepted our invitation amidst your busy schedule to attend the 'Cherry Blossom Festival' during the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons), and you even helped us resolve our hidden problems..."

As she spoke, Mimori's soft and sweet voice unconsciously became distorted—it was unclear whether she sensed something.

"But...but...about...the things you're thinking about, Sensei...it's still too early!"

"Also... about Mom and stuff... Ugh... Sensei, please don't think like that!"

Amamiya looked over in surprise, but Mimori blushed slightly and hurriedly lowered her head, avoiding direct eye contact with Amamiya.

So, does Mimori actually possess mind-reading abilities?

She even accurately captured the two thoughts that flashed through her mind in that instant: "It would be great to marry such a cute, gentle and virtuous Mimori"; and "Mimori's tender maternal instincts are so overflowing that one can't help but want to call her 'Mom'"...?

Although she was too ashamed to meet Amamiya's gaze, the three affection notes floating above Mimori's head were the best proof that their relationship had progressed further.

【~???~】(from Mimori)

I sensed Mimori's shyness.

【COOP↑UP!】

【Mizuha Mimori (Faith)★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

[★2 Ability "Mind Reading...?" has been unlocked!]

Amamiya looked at Mimori for a few seconds, and just before Mimori couldn't help but say, "Please don't look at me like that," Amamiya thoughtfully looked away.

Hmm... Whether Mimori can read minds is a topic that seems worth discussing.

"It's getting late..."

Looking at the star-studded night sky and the cherry blossom festival, which was bustling with activity as fireworks continued to rise against the backdrop of the night, Tsubaki yawned sleepily, rubbed her eyes, and whispered, "Sensei, goodnight..."

Immediately afterwards, as the head of the training club, she called away Mimori and Kaede who were standing nearby.

"It's time for everyone in the training club to wrap up their 'training' for today..."

"Oh~!" Although a little reluctant, Kaede waved goodbye to Amamiya. "Sensei, see you later~! Remember to come visit us in the training club when you have time!"

Mimori then cast a fleeting, gentle glance at Amamiya with her azure eyes. After that brief, almost frightening look, the girl said goodbye, seemingly flustered, "Um...Sensei, we won't bother you any longer... Please remember to maintain your regular schedule..."

After saying goodbye, on the night of the cherry blossom festival, in the brightly lit streets full of festive atmosphere, the three girls from the training club, Amamiya, and Shizuko and Fina from the festival management committee who were accompanying him, parted ways.

Standing at the entrance of Hyakuyado, which had a "Closed" sign, Shizuko's expression was momentarily complicated as she looked at the sign.

"Things have come to a satisfactory conclusion... Starting tomorrow, the Festival Operations Committee and Hyakyado will once again be immersed in the busy operation of the festival season..."

The transition from the "extraordinary" to the "ordinary" happens very quickly...

But for some reason, it left a somewhat unpleasant feeling.

"Why does the chairman look a little disappointed?" Fina asked, puzzled. "Shouldn't it be a good thing that the troublemakers behind the Cherry Blossom Festival have been dealt with?"

Shizuko did not answer Fina's question.

Those slightly tired purple eyes looked brightly at Amamiya, as if expressing gratitude, yet also harboring other hidden emotions.

Suddenly, she flashed a bright and cheerful smile that Amamiya recognized all too well, a smile that resembled that of a teenage idol.

"Hehehe~ Running around with Sensei is tiring, but..."

"Once it's over, Shizuko inexplicably feels a sense of reluctance~"

"It's absolutely, absolutely not disappointment or any other emotion, okay?"

Amamiya: "..."

Good, it seems that Shizuko is not experiencing any emotional problems.

The recovery is going very well... I think so.

I sensed the complex emotions emanating from Shizuko...

【COOP↑UP!】

【Kawa and Shizuko (love)★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆】

【★4 ability·"The sincerity of the poster girl" has been unlocked! 】

"Shizuko, don't think too much... Just rest well today, indulge yourself for a while, and leave tomorrow's problems for tomorrow to worry about?"

【~???~】(from Jingzi)

【~???~】(from Fina)

“Yes, yes, yes…Chairman!” Fina quickly chimed in, “Although the ‘spirit of chivalry’ always emphasizes ‘doing today’s work today,’ sometimes…even a chivalrous hero gets exhausted.”

"The greater one's character and integrity, the more one should cultivate one's moral character... Therefore, Chairman, you should rest as soon as possible!"

Shizuko suppressed her business-like smile and nodded gently.

She looked at Amamiya: "I'm sorry... Sensei. I invited you to the cherry blossom festival as a gesture of hospitality, but it turned out you had to do so much. This hospitality..."

Amamiya smiled and waved his hand: "I'm very satisfied."

"Eh?"

Ignoring Shizuko's slightly surprised voice, Amamiya continued, "If it weren't for this 'little chaos,' I might not have had the chance to meet so many people who are 'special' to me."

The topic shifted several times, and Amamiya suddenly turned her gaze to Shizuko, who was gradually showing signs of 'relief': "Hyakuya-do's hospitality was very special... I've noted it down."

"During the cherry blossom festival, I will also be staying at Hyakuyado, and I will also invite some other students to visit and have fun here..."

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the girl's smile was as bright as early spring.

"I understand……"

"Baiyetang welcomes you anytime."

Statement regarding plot holes

First, let's talk about the plot holes. Hmm...

indeed.

As the author, I'm a casual gamer, and there are so many plot holes that this book might not be able to correct them all...

It will be changed, regardless of who changes the lyrics or any other issues, big or small.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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Plot holes will become fewer and fewer...

To make the plot more plausible, having a few experienced gamers as consultants would likely reduce the number of plot holes in this book significantly…

(hint)

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As for the protagonist resembling a bot, well… that might actually be due to my attempt to recreate the game as faithfully as possible. If you're uncomfortable with it, I can change it.

—I will revise the original text regarding any plot inconsistencies, and will add a "[revised]" mark at the beginning of the revised text.

I won't go into detail about this, nor will I make any public announcements. Please remember to refresh the chapters regularly.

Chapter Twenty-Six: The Fox, the Fox...

Despite being closed for a day due to unforeseen circumstances, the popularity of Hyakya-do, operated by the "Celebration Operations Committee," has only increased.

After all, this is a special annual event that lasts for several days... a very important "special season" for the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) Joint Academy.

'Let's go out and take a look...'

Ideally, we'd like to find a hot spring resort that can accommodate private bookings...

With this thought in mind, Amamiya got up from the Japanese-style bedroom that Hyakuyado had specially prepared for him and changed into a light blue haori with white cloud patterns, which had a unique style.

As soon as she stepped outside, Amamiya saw a girl dressed in a bright red 'phoenix'-like outfit, the split sleeve design highlighting her 'youthful vitality'.

"Yo~" Upon seeing Amamiya, Fina greeted her enthusiastically, "Sensei, good morning!"

Amamiya smiled and said good morning, then looked at the tea set that Fina was holding in her arms: "Looks like today will be another busy day."

The blonde, blue-eyed girl immediately laughed heartily.