I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"In reality, it was all premeditated and planned; they were making a move on Xia Lai Sensei, whom they had long admired, and constantly tempting her..."

Thinking of the scene in the magazine, Hiyori's smile gradually became a little strange.

While it's too early to say "doing weird things without anyone noticing," and what happens afterward... other beach activities—like splitting watermelons and playing beach volleyball...

It seems like everything is worth looking forward to?

"Hiyori, how about we make a deal?"

"Although it's early spring now, and it's still a bit early for people to wear swimsuits and play on the beach... it's not too early to make a date now."

"When the time is right, let's invite everyone from Arius to go to the beach together!"

Hiyori: "..."

I could feel Hiyori's anticipation for the future...

【COOP↑UP!】

【Tsuchi-ei-hiwa (Temple/Tower) ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Meeting Amamiya's gaze, which was devoid of any other emotion, the girl hesitated for a moment before finally unable to hide the anticipation in her eyes.

"……Um."

Chapter Thirty-Two: Little Nurse's Night Shift - Xia Lai

Late at night, Xia Lai was greeted by an 'uninvited guest'.

Having just calmed Hiyori down, Amamiya worked at an astonishingly high speed, processing documents from the Federal Student Council until midnight. After finishing the official duties that had been piling up during this time, Amamiya half-reclined on the ergonomic chair specially designed by the Engineering Department and let out a long sigh of relief.

After rubbing her slightly swollen temples, Amamiya spun around in her recliner and looked curiously at the pink figure who could be called an 'uninvited guest' visiting Xia Lai late at night.

When Amamiya looked at the girl, the girl looked back at him naturally and gently.

Her long, light pink hair, as clear as morning dew and bathed in moonlight, could be described in a literary sense as "wearing the stars and moon," and standing by the window, she exuded a sense of tranquility and peace.

"Have you finished your work, Sensei?" the girl asked softly, with a hint of worry. "Such intense work and reckless mental labor are not good for your health."

Although she looked slightly tired, with only slight bags under her eyes—a minor sign of the fatigue from staying up late—she still spoke with concern for other people's health.

Although she didn't have wings like many of the Trinity students, nor was she wearing the reassuring attire of medical personnel, Amamiya's initial impression of this 'uninvited guest' deepened and solidified the moment he saw her.

Both in appearance and in the feeling she evokes, she seems more like a "white-clad angel" than many of the winged, white-clad Trinity students.

[Assistant: Washimi Serina / White Angel of the Knights]

[Arcana: La Mort]

[Arcana: Not yet lifted]

'As expected... the title corresponds precisely to the symbol of "medical personnel" that Serena possesses. And the Arcana she holds...'

Unsurprisingly, it was Death, the symbol of the clear dividing line of the Major Arcana.

Death, on paper, symbolizes death... but in reality, it is not so.

The 'Grim Reaper' of the Great Arcana, in contrast to death, clearly symbolizes the beginning of new life and the possibility of reconstruction born from ruins, among other positive meanings.

The last time Amamiya saw it was the "Grim Reaper" card, and the one whose identity was a doctor was the "punk female doctor" Takemi Tae who ran the Takemi Clinic.

"I'm sorry..." Amamiya scratched the back of his head apologetically and sighed softly, "I've kept you waiting."

The pink-haired girl, like an angel, chuckled and shook her head. Her crystal-clear pink eyes reflected the coldness of the moonlight, yet all one could sense was tenderness.

Her smile seemed to carry a hint of helplessness due to the circumstances, but more so, it showed understanding for Sensei having kept her waiting for so long: "Rather than saying that you made me wait... it's more accurate to say that my unintentional and sudden visit has put you in a state of confusion and trouble."

After a pause, the girl looked up, blinked one eye, and gave Amamiya a wink that was probably meant to comfort her, but actually looked a bit playful.

“Sensei… I apologize for disturbing you.”

"Nice to meet you... I am Seraphim Washimi, a member of the Holy Trinity's 'Knights of Salvation'."

"I've come by order, and also by invitation... If Sensei doesn't mind, I'll become your personal physician from now on... Ah, perhaps it's too early to call me 'doctor'."

Seemingly realizing her mistake, she quickly changed her words: "...I will become your personal nurse, responsible for maintaining your health and safety...and also providing support for Xia Lai's currently almost non-existent medical personnel."

This image of 'angels in white' that sounds so refreshing is just too elegant...

So elegant that Amamiya couldn't help but want to see the whole picture beyond just one aspect.

What kind of organization is the Holy Trinity's "Knights of Salvation"?

If even Cinna is this gentle... then how gentle can the other members of the Rescue Knights be in terms of personality and behavior?

Is this truly a case of "everyone being a nurse"?

Temporarily setting aside her unrealistic thoughts, Amamiya coughed lightly and nodded to Serina: "Yes, nice to meet you... I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

【~???~】

After a near-perfect first impression for both of them, Serina involuntarily focused her gaze on Amamiya's desk, the trash can under the desk, other tables in the room, and finally on the knuckles of Amamiya's index and middle fingers.

After being observed by professional medical staff, Qinna drew the following conclusions based on her own observations.

There were no ashtrays, wine bottles, or high-performance energy drinks on the table—common consumables that have negative effects on the body.

This proves that Sensei should not have any obvious bad habits.

The trash can on the desk contained some unemptied trash, mostly crumpled paper balls from misprinted office documents; there were no snacks or toilet paper in sight.

This proves that Sensei's health should be very good recently... The absence of strange snacks means that Sensei's diet is regular and she doesn't have bad habits like eating random things. The tissues she uses to wipe her nose are also of good quality, further proving that Sensei's physique is usually very 'robust'.

Finally, there's the knuckles of the index and middle fingers—Cinna had previously read a 'trick to tell if someone smokes' in a medical book: if the knuckles of the index and middle fingers of the person's dominant hand have yellowish marks, then the person is very likely to smoke.

However, Amamiya's knuckles were fair and firm, without any signs of scorching, and looked exactly like the hands of an office worker—judging from their appearance alone, they didn't even hold a gun often.

Having completed the 'medical staff observation', Senai's tone softened slightly: "So, Sensei... do you have time for a medical check-up soon?"

'It seems Sensei has almost no bad habits... The only thing worth noting is...'

During the questioning, Qinna's gaze lingered on the half-empty, now-cold coffee cup on the table.

'Do you consume caffeine for work...? Excessive caffeine intake is a health problem that cannot be ignored.'

Serina's straightforward question immediately made Amamiya think to himself, "As expected, the art company is suspicious of me."

Since arriving in Kivotos, Amamiya has not undergone a routine medical check-up.

While medical examinations may seem insignificant... they are a crucial and indispensable part of the rigorous 'entry standards' for becoming a member of Charlene Sensei.

The Federation Student Council has an obligation to be responsible for Amamiya's health and safety... although, in the eyes of the vast majority of Federation Student Council members, worrying about the health of Amamiya, a Sensei whose "physique is so good that it is enviable," is like "a person worrying about whether a tiger is strong enough."

For the Federation Student Council, worrying about Amamiya's health was pointless—they'd be more concerned about which college was up to something again.

But it's understandable to worry, both emotionally and rationally... At least, factors like 'regular medical check-up reports' cannot be ignored.

Although she knew what Serina was there for and was prepared... Amamiya personally had a slight resistance to the 'medical examination'.

I believe that most people would have the same reaction when they hear that they need to have regular full-body checkups.

Under Serina's gentle gaze, Amamiya remained silent for a few seconds before nodding with a wry smile: "Of course..."

Before he could ask any more pointless questions, the pink-haired girl gently brushed a strand of her hair aside in the night.

For a fleeting moment, the single pink feather, resembling an ornament, hidden among the strands of hair, stood out remarkably.

—If we're talking about the 'angelic features' of Cinna, the only one worth mentioning is probably this feather, which looks quite special but is mostly inconspicuous.

"It's already very late today... Sensei, you should get some rest."

"A necessary medical examination is required... You can go to the Knights of Salvation at Trinity tomorrow."

"In addition... it should be noted that you should arrive on an empty stomach... tomorrow morning's meals will be specially prepared and distributed by the Rescue Knights."

Amamiya nodded again, paused for a moment, and then asked, "Is there anything else that needs special instructions?"

After a moment's thought, Qinna slowly shook her head.

"There's nothing else to add..."

As the girl spoke, she walked to the door and bowed slightly to Amamiya before leaving.

Goodnight, Sensei.

Chapter Thirty-Three: Is this really the "Knights of Rescue"?!

Amamiya's fondness for the Knights of Rescue, which arose because of Serina, shattered very quickly.

why?

Because of the 'miraculous encounter' he had at the station on his way to Trinity today.

We are currently in the period shortly after the signing of the Eden Treaty.

The long-standing animosity between Ghenna and the Holy Trinity has improved considerably—but it is only 'quite noticeable' at best.

Whether it's Gersner or Trinity, there will always be a few troublemakers...

Or, for various other reasons, some disputes may arise on each other's territories.

When Amamiya got off the train at the station in the Trinity district, what awaited him was not the Trinity ladies who had taken off their thick winter clothes, but... a loud explosion that reached his ears.

—If Amamiya hadn't heard that explosion right after leaving the station, he would have even forgotten that small-scale firefights were the main theme of Kivotos.

Compared to the 'simple-minded' Gerina, Trinity should engage in combat much less frequently...

Driven by curiosity, Amamiya followed the sounds of explosions and the firing of various light and heavy weapons.

After passing through a bustling commercial street, the ruins of a building that had been destroyed by some kind of explosive device, possibly once a restaurant or dessert shop, came into view before Amamiya.

As for the two sides exchanging fire... that's rather interesting.

One of the teams consisted of members dressed in black uniforms with red patterns, resembling sailor suits, and all had long, straight hair with bangs that covered their cheeks.

The leader was a girl whom Amamiya recognized quite well; she usually had squinty eyes and gave people a gentle impression.

After leading the Justice Committee members to surround the building ruins and temporarily stabilize the situation, Ichika began to address another group of people who were 'stubbornly resisting' near the ruins.

"Outsiders to Gehenna, why...why are you destroying this place?!"

"Put down your weapons and explain your purpose... perhaps we can resolve this peacefully!"

Following Ichika's shout, Amamiya, who was also an observer, glanced at another group of people near the wreckage—a group he recognized even more.

It turns out to be four girls from a dark food research club.

Combined with the ruins of a building that looked like it used to be a restaurant or dessert shop... Amamiya only needed to make a few connections to roughly figure out what had happened.

If he's not mistaken...

This is how it should be.

The members of the food research club decided to try Trinity-style cuisine, so they came to Trinity.

Then, clinging to the strange notion that good wine is found in hidden alleys, Haruna led the team to a shop with a unique art style that rarely saw customers.

Then, after the girls from the Gourmet Research Institute reluctantly paid a large sum of money, they received service that was worthy of a black market, and so-called 'deliciousness' that was even worse than a roadside snack stall... such as gazing at the stars or something?

In Gehenna, even without Haruna leading the team to fry the food, some Gehenna students who felt "ripped off" would still take action.

Amamiya rubbed her temples, about to speak and stop Haruna, when she suddenly felt a shadow fall from behind her, covering her front.

"Sensei... what are you doing here?"

Immediately, Amamiya heard a gentle, mature voice that gave off a serious feeling, like that of a 'female knight'.

He turned around at the sound and immediately saw it...

A woman wearing a knee-length skirt and a nurse's cap... 'Blue Archangel'.

Her exceptional height of nearly 1.7 meters gave her a slender and mature appearance. Her long, light blue hair was braided into two pigtails, and a pink bow tie stood out against the blue and white background. The contrasting colors of the tie and the crossbody bag added a touch of elegance.

Behind it fluttered angel wings with dark blue tips and sky blue bodies, and even its ears were elf ears.

No matter how you look at it, it gives off a very gentle, almost angelic aura.

Amamiya was momentarily surprised.

Given her fame, it's only natural that the other person would recognize her... So who is she?