I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"When it comes to desserts, I prefer to make them myself. There's a sense of accomplishment when I eat desserts I've made myself." Amamiya didn't answer directly, but instead veered off-topic before asking, "And what does Mika like?"

"Eh... my words..."

The pink-haired girl slowed her pace and then realized that she had stopped in front of the window of a Swiss roll dessert shop.

Upon noticing the Swiss roll with its molten chocolate center, Wei Hua inexplicably felt a strange sense of dread.

She recalled Nagisa's angry words back then, and the gloomy smile on his face when he said those words, his pupils seemingly radiating a fierce red light.

"If you just can't shut up, I'm going to... stuff a whole Swiss roll into your little mouth, okay?"

"Although I eat Swiss rolls so often, I'm actually tired of them..."

Wei Hua placed one hand on her chest, and the wings behind her instinctively contracted due to a brief moment of fear, forming a protective circle around her.

After a dry laugh, she replied with lingering fear, "...But if I had to say I like it...I guess I could say it's a Swiss roll?"

It's clear that he already has some degree of psychological trauma.

Amamiya found the subtle, strange reactions of Mika and the others—they were "afraid to talk about the book" but stubbornly insisted on saying they "liked it"—quite amusing.

Then, he heard Mika's thoughtful, deep voice as if she were racking her brains: "What will the kids in the cram school like, then?"

Amamiya is quite qualified to speak on this matter.

Hifumi loves PelloLo from MomoFriends so much that she wants to use anything related to PelloLo's collaborations.

Hanako... although she seems the most difficult to understand, her actual hobbies are very pure.

As for Xiao Zi... she is also quite enthusiastic about MomoFriends, but she prefers another 'Skull Man' who looks relatively cuter than Perolo.

Finally, there's Xiaochun... She undoubtedly likes those 'special magazines that you can't buy in regular stores'.

Amamiya didn't bring up the tutoring club's hobby, but instead gently echoed, "Does Mika have any 'special ideas'?"

After all, now is the time for Weihua to choose her own 'thank you gift,' so it would be more meaningful to let her make the final choice.

"Eh~"

Wei Hua used her index finger to curl a strand of her pink side hair into a hair tie, and let out a long "Hey" with a troubled expression.

The girl, who had been stumped by Amamiya's question, hesitated for a moment before finally turning her gaze to the window of the Swiss roll dessert shop right next to her.

"How about... we choose the Swiss roll?"

"Then let's go in and have a look."

Since Mika had already made her decision, Amamiya didn't intend to say anything more and took the initiative to push open the glass door of the dessert shop next to her.

Accompanied by the deliberately added 'ding-a-ling' sound of old-fashioned wind chimes to enhance the immersive atmosphere, a girl wearing a shop assistant apron and a 'pastry chef's hat' immediately greeted her cheerfully: "Welcome back, sir!"

Then, the young female shop assistant behind the counter turned her surprised gaze toward Amamiya.

"Eh...it's Sensei?"

"I never expected to meet you here..."

With her black hair and green eyes, and even her simple shop assistant uniform, the girl still exuded a refreshing, minty aura that made people feel like they were being gently caressed by a breeze.

“…Aili?”

"Mmm~" The black-haired girl smiled and waved energetically, "Good afternoon, Sensei~!"

Amamiya really didn't expect that Trinity College, the school with the "richest average students," would have students working part-time after class.

While Amamiya was greeting people, Mika had already mentally prepared herself before entering the store.

Noticing Amamiya greeting her, she immediately moved closer to him, her gaze quickly shifting between Amamiya and Airi.

'Does Sensei know any students...?'

'As expected...'

'Sensei will not give up on any student...'

'Whether it's a "sinner" like me, an "ordinary student" like Airi, or a "tea party host" like Nagisa...Sensei always handles them all with ease.'

'Not having any inherent prejudice against the other party based on one's own position during negotiations...is this also a form of negotiation?'

After Wei Hua began to examine the situation carefully, she fell silent.

This caused Ellie's originally refreshing and energetic smile to freeze on her face.

She didn't see wrong, did she...?

This is not a tea party...

After quickly composing herself, Ellie decisively abandoned her idea of ​​inviting Sensei to sit in the store and then taking the opportunity to deepen her relationship with Sensei.

Amamiya naturally noticed that Mika's behavior was putting pressure on Airi. He shifted slightly to the side, blocking part of Mika's gaze from Airi, and casually remarked, "I never expected to see Airi working here..."

"I thought that with everyone in the 'After-School Dessert Club' having the financial means to eat desserts every day, they wouldn't need to..."

"Ahaha~"

Ellie chuckled sheepishly and explained, "Sensei's perception is completely wrong... Most desserts are very expensive, you know? You often need to work for several days to afford them..."

"In addition, the reason I work here is not only for the purpose of funding the dessert department's activities... but also because I want to hone my skills."

hone yourself...

When it comes to honing oneself while working in a shop, it means honing negotiation skills—more specifically, it's about developing "charm" and "consideration"—two aspects of one's personality.

"May I ask... Ellie, why do you want to hone your skills?"

When asked about the question, Amamiya had already prepared answers such as "I'm trying to improve my social skills."

Unexpectedly, Alice tapped her chin with her index finger, then blushed shyly.

"Hmm...Sensei, do you know about the 'Trinity Carnival School Festival'?"

Amamiya had indeed never heard of this unfamiliar keyword.

It felt like I had stumbled upon the "Akawa Taisai" from a casual conversation among the girls at the seminar.

Amamiya shook her head and guessed, "Never heard of it... Is it some kind of special event?"

Just as Airi was about to explain, Mika suddenly flapped her wings and raised her hand: "I know that~"

Ellie, who was about to say something, suddenly froze on the spot, covering up her embarrassment by flipping her hair.

"Hmm..." Wei Hua began to explain while organizing her thoughts, "The 'Trinity Carnival School Festival' is a special event that is still in the planning stages~"

Although she has almost lost her voice at the tea party now, Wei Hua still holds the vacant position of "one of the three people in charge of the tea party," so information still flows very quickly.

"The current idea is to unite with several other academies to showcase Trinity's strength while also dispelling the stereotypes surrounding Trinity..."

Weihua pouted, thought for a moment with 'force', and then gave an imprecise summary: "...Like this?"

—Although Weihua has very good access to information, she usually doesn't know much about this kind of information that is completely different from what she is used to.

She had heard about it occasionally and taken some notes... that was enough for her.

Amamiya looked at Airi, who nodded slightly, confirming that Mika's statement was indeed correct.

"From what I've heard... it's supposedly going to be a 'large-scale event that recruits participants not only from Trinity College, but also from other colleges.'"

Since the project is still in the preparation stage, Ellie doesn't know much about it.

As for Weihua, although she had access to 'insider' channels, she didn't usually pay attention to them, so she knew very little about them.

"That's it..."

It sounds like an event that's about as important as the "Kōrin Daisai".

"If Ellie needs any help, just let me know."

Amamiya was simply showing the students the consideration and care that was expected of her, as was her custom.

But this care was enough to make the self-proclaimed ordinary girl feel like she had found a treasure.

"R-Really?!"

The girl, looking flattered and delighted, nodded repeatedly: "I plan to have everyone in the dessert club form a band..."

[...I felt Ellie's gratitude.]

Coopation is now unblocked!

【Kurimura Airi (Angel of the Apocalypse/Temperance) ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

[★1 Bond Ability "Resonance of a Dessert Lover" is now unlocked!]

"At that time, I may need to consult you about music theory and other related knowledge..."

Amamiya was surprised, but nodded nonetheless.

A girl group plus a band?

It really does exude a strong youthful vibe.

After greeting Airi, Amamiya naturally couldn't forget Mika, who was looking at him with 'sparkling' eyes.

His main purpose in accompanying Weihua on this trip was to fulfill Weihua's 'little wish'—to go to the tutoring center to apologize and express gratitude for what happened back then.

"Weihua, let's start choosing items now."

The pink-haired girl seemed to realize something at first, then deftly took the dessert menu that Ellie handed her.

Soon, she had selected four different Swiss rolls for the four members of the tutoring department.

He took out his card and swiped it to pay the bill with a slightly pained expression.

For someone like me who can't afford to spend money lavishly these days, the cost of desserts is already a painful figure.

Amamiya saw Mika's pained expression but didn't gentlemanly offer to pay.

It's still the same truth.

—Gifts are most meaningful when purchased with one's own money.

'Let's pay a little more attention to Mika's daily life from now on...'

After receiving the four packages from Airi, the pink-haired girl forced a smile and gave Amamiya a forced smile.

"Sensei... Shall we head to the tutoring center?"

Chapter Thirty-One Summer's Wish List

Do you all remember the story that happened at the tutoring center?

Oh ho~

In the recent "Eden Treaty," the tutoring department decisively defeated Beatrice, who was considered invincible, allowing Trinity to survive...

Upon opening the door to the tutoring center, Amamiya was immediately drawn to the interior design, which featured a predominantly 'velvet blue' color scheme.

The theme of the velvet room carries an ancient and mysterious feel, as does its decorating style.

The interior design adopts a sky blue color scheme that is both elegant and mysterious, with a generous use of high-contrast cool tones. Far from being glaring, it allows people to feel a sense of ethereal beauty and mystery while being there.

It's as if coming here will place you in the depths of the sea of ​​your heart, and then you'll be praised with the words, "You are the best guest."

"Wow~~"

Following behind Amamiya, carrying two bags of Swiss rolls in each hand, Mika was immediately struck by the breathtaking 'blue deeper than the ocean' that caught her eye.

After quickly scanning the surroundings with sparkling eyes, Wei Hua's gaze naturally fell on the most conspicuous pile of 'dolls'.

Amidst the sky-blue light strips and fluorescent floor, the dolls of the "phantom thieves" are displayed.

There is an "opera actor Faust" who is dressed in an opera-style costume but doesn't look out of place at all;

Gerda, the "Fairy Tale Girl," wears a long Lolita-style dress made of frost flowers, seemingly exuding a chill.

She wore a light green cheongsam in the style of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, with the skirt spreading out like bird feathers, called "Feathers of Happiness - Bluebird".

There was a woman dressed in a gown adorned with butterflies, her skirt shimmering like butterfly wings, seemingly both real and ethereal – "Madame Butterfly Rebecca".

There's even... Juliet, the embodiment of fervent love, who wears a white mask and is always surrounded by a spotlight.

Finally, and most indispensable of all, is "Gentleman Thief Raul," wearing a smoky mask and a magician-style trench coat.