I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"Thank you Sensei for the treatment!"

"I really want Sensei to pat my head... Why did Captain Iori refuse..."

"It should be alright now!"

...Is there a different voice mixed in?

Having also recovered, Iori immediately blushed and glared fiercely in the direction of the sound—however, she couldn't find out who the disciplinary committee member who had spoken was.

Feeling a burning sensation on her cheeks, Iori coughed heavily, slung her gun over her shoulder, and with a sour face, began to urge the disciplinary committee members to get moving.

"Alright, everyone's awake... Now that everyone's mostly recovered, let's get back to what we were doing—"

As she spoke, she raised her gun and pointed the muzzle at the 'scrap' stolen goods transport vehicle lying nearby.

The disciplinary committee members immediately sprang into action again.

They carried out the cleaning and sorting of stolen goods, as well as bomb disposal and firefighting work in an orderly manner.

Some of the disciplinary committee members smashed the car windows with the butts of their guns, dragged out the two black market liaisons sitting in the driver's seat, and put special electromagnetic handcuffs on the robots to prevent them from doing anything unexpected.

Iori did not act immediately, but stood still next to Amamiya, watching the Disciplinary Committee members act while letting out a soft sigh.

After a moment of silence, she spoke in a low voice, her lips barely moving, to express her gratitude.

“Sensei… thank you for your help this time.”

Amamiya turned her head and glanced at the white-haired girl who was less than 1.6 meters tall but had a strong presence.

The strange, succubus-like arrow-shaped tail behind her drooped slightly to the ground due to her emotions, swaying back and forth rhythmically like a snake.

The elfin-like pointed ears, set against the backdrop of their wheat-colored skin, possess a unique and adorable charm.

"You're welcome..." Amamiya waved his hand with a gentle smile, "I just did what I should do."

"If Sensei requires any compensation..."

Amamiya interrupted Iori with a serious expression, "As an adult, as a Sensei... how could I possibly ask a student for payment? That would be far too unbecoming of an adult, so lacking in responsibility."

Iori was interrupted and then fell silent: "..."

Also.

Sensei was always like that, the kind of incredibly reliable adult that even Chairman Hina depended on...

Just as the girl was feeling sentimental, she suddenly heard Amamiya change the subject.

"but……"

Amamiya paused, then suddenly changed her mind, saying, "...If Iori insists on giving me some kind of reward, then I might accept it."

Iori: "...?"

She frowned slightly, a very ominous premonition immediately rising in her heart—

Before Iori could react, her 'bad premonition' became a reality.

"I'm very interested in Iori's tail... As a reward, may I touch Iori's tail?"

Iori: "...?!"

She paused for a moment, then a blush crept onto her cheeks as the sun set.

With a thud, Iori's tail slapped against the ground, and she bristled for the second time: "Sen, Senti, what are you saying...?"

Amamiya continued, "If the tail won't do, then the ears will too... I'm also very interested in Iori's elfin ears."

【~???~】(Iori)

"Trying to get handsy with a student on the first meeting...?"

The girl, filled with shame and anger, darkened her expression slightly.

She closed her eyes and silently gathered her strength for a few seconds.

Amamiya feigned ignorance: "...Iori-chan?"

"They even called me by such an intimate nickname when we first met..."

Having finished 'building up momentum', Iori slowly opened her eyes.

She tiptoed slightly, closing in on Amamiya, and spoke with a fierce, almost intimidating tone.

"Sensei..."

"you……"

"hentai!"

[I've grown closer to Iori...]

Coopation is now unblocked!

【Silver Mirror Iori (Chariot) ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[★1 Bond Skill "Aggressive Aura" is now unlocked!]

Amamiya was completely unaffected by Iori's 'fierce scolding'.

Even though I said that... my defenses were still broken.

Is this the 'lack of frankness' unique to tsundere girls?

Instead of showing any remorse, Amamiya went a step further and turned the tables on Amamiya.

"Iori's insults were really powerful... Could you say a few more?"

Having been outmaneuvered by Amamiya, Iori immediately fell silent: "..."

【~???~】(Iori)

After a moment of silence, she turned her head away with a complicated expression, not intending to pay any attention to Amamiya.

"Today's patrol mission is complete..."

"Disciplinary Committee, back to base!"

Chapter 44: A Grand Escape with Hina in the Sunlight...?

Following Iori and the disciplinary committee members who were leaving, Amamiya arrived at the headquarters of the Disciplinary Committee.

With his blue jellyfish-like hair and the most imposing figure in the entire Disciplinary Committee, the administrator paced back and forth anxiously in the twilight, stopping every now and then to glance at his watch—clearly displaying an expression of 'anxious waiting'.

From the moment Amamiya noticed him out of the corner of her eye, Amamiya sensed a fleeting joy in the expression of this 'fierce-looking 'big dog'.

Ako quickly approached Amamiya, looked her up and down, and then greeted her as usual.

“Sensei… Welcome to the Disciplinary Committee.”

But then, she displayed a helpless, dead-fish-like gaze that gave Amamiya a special sense of 'approachability'.

"...You still remember how you took over our disciplinary committee? That's really great."

Amamiya could naturally hear the veiled sarcasm in Ako's words, but he couldn't really say anything more...

After all, he really hadn't paid attention to the disciplinary committee for about... probably several months.

"Yako, don't be so angry..."

"I'm not angry with Sensei." Ako rolled her eyes, crossed her arms, and gave a smug look that said, 'Why would I be angry about something like this?' " "Given that Sensei is a 'bad adult who doesn't keep his word'..."

"I had long since given up on Sensei, so naturally I have no reason to be disappointed."

"is it?"

Amamiya chuckled, "Kayako clearly took a bath beforehand and changed into new clothes on purpose. What was the reason for that?"

"Of course, it's so that the chairman can always see me at my best."

Ako snorted irritably, "There was no special preparation made just for Sensei..."

Amamiya forced a slightly embarrassed smile, temporarily tolerating Ako's 'dislike' venting.

After all, in every sense of the word, it was his prolonged lack of contact that led to this.

"That's it..."

Switching to the Persona of Dionysus (Advisor), Amamiya adjusted her glasses, exuding an aura familiar to Ako.

"So... does Ako still want to continue playing the 'Pet Game'?"

Ako didn't speak, but snorted and turned her head away, seemingly having no intention of answering Amamiya's 'pointed' question.

【~???~】(Ako)

[...The bond between him and Ako has deepened.]

【Tianyu Yazi (Upside Down) ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Although no clear answer was given... the increased affection level betrayed you, Ayako.

Ako led Amamiya to the door of the Disciplinary Committee's office, stopped, gave Amamiya a warning 'fierce' glare, and then stood at the doorway.

After exchanging a brief glance with Ako, Amamiya gently pushed open the office door, peeked inside, and observed the environment.

Amamiya's office, which was always very busy, was unusually quiet today.

There weren't piles of folders that looked like mountains of work, enough to make you feel hopeless, nor were there any other office equipment that could make you feel irritable just by looking at them.

The entire office looked as if it had been meticulously cleaned beforehand; it could be described as 'spotless'.

“Sensei is here…”

Sitting behind her desk, wearing a fur-trimmed military coat, her long, fluffy white hair cascaded down, enveloping her small frame, yet perfectly balancing her almost demonic aura.

Amamiya gently closed the door and naturally walked to the chair behind the desk. From a slightly odd angle, she observed the girl up close, who seemed to exude laziness and weariness, but was still quite dignified in the eyes of the disciplinary committee members.

From her slightly dark circles under her eyes and her even more listless and lifeless gaze than Ye Zhu's, Amamiya sensed a deep mental exhaustion.

Therefore, Amamiya did not intend to waste any more words.

"It's been especially tough, Hina..."

As he said this, Amamiya leaned down and reached out his hands to the girl, who was gradually becoming surprised or confused.

"..."

"...?"

"...?!"

“（////////）”

After undergoing a rather interesting four-stage change in expression, Hina squinted, stretched out her arms, and prepared to be 'hug'.

Amamiya placed her hands under Hina's armpits and, with a little force, picked up the adorable 'white fluffy ball'.

【~???~】(Hina)

“Sensei, about… retirement…”

Amamiya slowly carried Hina and sat down in the office chair where Hina had been sitting, which still retained the warmth and fragrance of the young girl.

He calmly interrupted Hina's flustered 'explanation'.

"Everyone experiences excessive stress, which can lead to regret or other emotional issues afterward."

"Hina, there's no need to make excuses for your impulsive actions under pressure..."

As Amamiya spoke, he ran his hands over the pair of glowing, purple, cracked, devil-like horns atop the girl's head: "Whether Hina chooses to 'retire' or not, I will support her choice."

"..."

"Sensei, I just suddenly feel...so tired."

"I don't want to continue... I want to clear my mind and not think about anything..."

Amamiya could certainly understand Hina's feelings—everyone has these thoughts when under too much pressure.