I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Amamiya was about to quicken her pace a little when she almost bumped into the girl who "just happened" to open the door at a corner in the corridor.

"Ouch... Danger!"

With a large pink ahoge swaying on her head, the girl let out a gasp and, seemingly oblivious to the stacks of documents, stumbled and bumped directly into Amamiya.

'...Is this supposed to be a slice-of-life romance drama-like encounter?'

'Their intentions are all too obvious.'

While inwardly grumbling, Amamiya switched her Persona to "Makutsu Izanagi" (Tower/Desire), maintaining a 'fake smile' that gave a gentle first impression while keeping a slight distance.

The so-called "unrestrained talent" includes the ability to "tailor one's words to the person"... that is, the ability to speak human language to human beings and ghost language to ghosts.

'The Dangerous One with a Smile' @ 侕衣 (Part 3) Wu Qi Jiu Liu Chan Er's character design might seem a bit abrupt for Rin... but it's just right for Hana.

Amamiya strode forward and, with the exceptional flexibility honed through his phantom thief training, made an incredible reaction.

While catching Hana as she was about to fall with one hand and pulling her into his arms, Amamiya's other hand was also busy, deftly taking the large stack of documents from Hana's hands and instantly stabilizing her.

Amamiya asked in a gentle voice, "Are you alright, Chief Hanaya?"

【~???~】(From Huaye)

"..."

The girl in his arms had her tuft of hair swaying on her head, but she didn't reply immediately.

She didn't speak, and Amamiya remained standing there in a slightly strange pose of 'holding a girl with one hand and holding documents with the other'.

After about half a minute, the girl in Amamiya's arms seemed to finally come to her senses.

"Huh...? Nothing happened at all..."

Struggling to get up, the girl who had 'broken free' from Amamiya's embrace maintained a 'squinting smile', seemingly extremely surprised.

Her original plan... was to directly 'pounce' on Sensei.

As a result, Sensei's skill level was misjudged...

After her belated 'reflection,' she then looked at Amamiya.

"Sensei, are you alright?"

Amamiya shrugged slightly, handing the file back to Hanaya untouched, and replied indifferently, "Thank you for your concern, Director Hanaya, it's nothing."

【~???~】

"..."

After an awkward silence, Hanaya lowered her head and said softly, "I'm sorry," before changing the subject, "Speaking of which, Sensei, did you just visit Acting President Rin?"

“Yes,” Amamiya didn’t hide anything, “Some time ago, I was unexpectedly ‘attacked’ by the Fox Squad while I was at an event in Xia Lai… I was planning to tell Rin about it, but then I found out that some members of the Federation Student Council also seemed to have been attacked by students from SRT Academy.”

Amamiya's gaze slowly shifted to Hanaya, whose forehead was gradually covered in a layer of cold sweat. Knowing full well what was going on, she asked, "Hanaya, as the head of the defense office of the Federation Student Council, what are your thoughts on me and the recent attacks on the Federation Student Council?"

Hua Ye still squinted, but her expression became unnaturally evasive.

"Well... who knows?"

"Perhaps it's because... SRT Academy is on the verge of disbanding, so a small number of students might be more 'extreme'?"

With her right hand supporting her left elbow, Hua Ye, seemingly lost in thought, raised her slender index finger, clad in a silk glove, her words carrying a hint of tact.

"As for the Fox Squad... this is probably just a misunderstanding, right? I apologize on their behalf..."

Amamiya spoke gently, but her expression remained calm: "Then I will accept the apology from Chief Hanaya for now."

"..."

Another brief period of awkward silence ensued.

After an awkward silence, Huaye changed the subject again.

"Sensei... what are your thoughts on the Fox Squad?"

"Well..." Amamiya pretended to think for a moment before answering, "Perhaps it's because they made such a shocking statement when we first met, my first impression of them... was just so-so."

Hua Ye: "..."

Think about it too.

If you start cursing someone the first time you meet them... it's no wonder they won't have a good first impression.

As a result, his deliberate leak of information to the Fox Squad, which instilled their 'hatred' for Sensei, actually had a counterproductive effect on his plan?

The little voice inside her secretly bit her handkerchief. After a moment's hesitation, Hua Ye finally spoke, feigning apology or coquettishness: "Um, Sensei~"

Amamiya frowned slightly.

Hua Yena's deliberately sweet voice sent a chill down his spine.

It was like... Yusuke deliberately mimicking Ann Takamaki's affected manner of speaking; it just sounded weird no matter how you looked at it.

"Regarding the incident where we almost bumped into you, and the previous misunderstanding the Fox Squad had about you..."

Seemingly having found a 'reasonable opportunity,' the girl hesitated for a moment before extending an invitation: "Shall I apologize to you at another time?"

Amamiya felt a chill run down her spine, knowing that Hanaya harbored ill intentions.

But we can't afford to break ties with Huaye right now.

He wanted to see what Hua Ye was really planning.

"Ah."

[Hua Ye seems to be plotting something...]

My bond with Hanaya has deepened...

【Shiranui Hana (Desire) ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

After making a verbal agreement with Hanaya, Amamiya found Hanaya's 'sweet and clingy' gaze utterly repulsive.

Amamiya casually made up an excuse that he had to take care of official business, and said goodbye to her.

Next...

'Let's go back to Xia Lai first and take a shower in Xia Lai's bathroom.'

'Then go see the head of the Yin-Yang Department.'

Chapter 82 I like Nia, and everyone else too.

It took Amamiya quite a while to wash away the inexplicably unpleasant smell that Hanaya left on her.

By the time he changed into a drier summer uniform and walked out of the bathroom, drying his wet hair with a towel, it was already dusk.

'I originally wanted to ask Yuriko about Xia Lai's weapon rations...'

It seems there's not enough time.

After checking the time, Amamiya immediately abandoned the idea of ​​going to the engineering department and went to the floor-to-ceiling window instead, looking out the window.

As evening fell, the girls waiting there gathered around a nearby public bench, some standing and some sitting, basking in the warm glow of the setting sun.

Four students came to the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons—three of them had met Amamiya once before, or at least had formed a basic bond with him.

'Chise and Fina... even Mimori came?'

Amamiya mainly focused her attention on the only 'new face'.

The girl wearing a red and white 'witch' outfit' with separate sleeves.

Holding a folding fan, her squinting smile perfectly concealed her emotions and thoughts; the asymmetrical outfit of a single white over-the-knee sock and tabi socks...

Aside from her 'gentle and delicate maturity,' what Amamiya should really notice is the horn on her head that's missing one.

Unlike Chise's horns, Nia's horns appeared to be more mature, with a gradient of deep red—one of the horns seemed to be broken off, and it was covered with cracks.

'Does this corner... hurt?'

[Assistant: Tenchi Nia / Onmyoji Department's 'Strategy Expert']

[Arcana: Oni/Demon]

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

'Strategist, and the proprietary Arcana…'

A special variant based on the "Devil" card... It certainly has the special status of a 'representative character of each academy'... that's the feeling.

Unlike other common writing formats such as English, Latin, or French, the word 'Oni' is itself one of the Japanese Romanized pronunciations of the word "oni" (鬼).

After observing her, Amamiya made a rough analysis of her personality based on her expression and the Arcana she held.

Perhaps she is slightly similar to Mutsuki, the kind of person who 'causes trouble for others but enjoys it himself'...?

Amamiya walked out of the Charley Building.

The moment he stepped out, the girls who were resting at the small platform nearby, which was built for 'sheltering from the rain' or other purposes, immediately noticed him.

Fina suddenly stood up and ran to Amamiya.

"Nice to meet you again, Sensei!"

After exchanging greetings, Fina gave Amamiya a once-over with sparkling eyes, looking her up and down. Amamiya's demeanor seemed somewhat different from before.

'Strange...is it just my imagination?'

'Why... does Sensei seem so... cute now?'

For some reason, I wanted to hold Sensei in my arms and give it a good squeeze...

Just do it if you think of it.

The blonde girl, with a chivalrous air, immediately smiled brightly, opened her arms to Amamiya, and pounced on him, giving him a warm hug with a "hehe" sound.

"Hehehe~ Fina, I missed you so much!"

Enveloped by the girl's soft, broad bosom, and then overwhelmed by her fragrant, soft touch, Amamiya replied with a hint of helplessness, "Hmm... it has indeed been a while since we last met."

"I miss Fina too. I hope... Hyakye-do is doing well these days?"

【~???~】(from Fina)

"Uh-huh!"

"Many thanks to Sensei... Since then, Hyakuyado's business has increased rather than decreased... Although it's certainly a bit tiring, everyone at Hyakuyado is having a fulfilling time, and the 'Festival Operations Committee' has also seen a significant increase in funds!"

'As expected of the assistants for the "Chariot" brand... they each have their own unique boldness.'

After a moment of reflection, Amamiya, who was being hugged and nuzzled by Fina, coughed lightly as a reminder.

'Isn't it time to let go?'

Fina remained like a stubborn older sister clinging to a human-shaped body pillow, ignoring Amamiya's light cough and continuing to hug and rub against him.

"Hehehe... Being with Sensei like this feels so good..."

Amamiya: "...?"

After checking his "bond skills", Amamiya thought to himself that he hadn't activated too many bond skills or entered the "humanoid succubus" state with too many buffs.

Most of the bond skills he gained from his students were passively activated and almost always 'turned off' in daily life, only occasionally being used in special circumstances...

After checking his own bond skills, Amamiya understood.

Why is Fina hugging and rubbing against me?

[Childlike Innocence] (Ibuki Bond Skill) I forgot to turn off this bond skill.

After all, students with an "older sister" vibe are quite rare at Kivotos.

Just as Amamiya was about to deactivate Ibuki's bond skill buff, the girl who had been tapping her folding fan against her chest slightly opened her eyes.

In just a moment, Amamiya caught a glimpse of her eye color, which seemed to be an orange-gold that would either be frightening or hilarious if she opened her eyes.

"It seems..."

With a whoosh, she opened her folding fan and said leisurely, "Sensei is really quite popular..."

"The aura you exude... even I can't help but want to hold you in my arms and give you a good rub~"