I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"So that's..." wagging its tanuki tail, "...success?"

"The reason it didn't work out is... ah."

I guessed halfway, and then I understood.

Is Sensei talking about the "Masked Warrior"...?

Indeed...

The current Ninjutsu Research Club, though aiming to become the 'ninja/phantom thieves' who "guard the dark side of the world of Giwatos"...

In terms of this goal, only Izuna can barely meet the requirements at present.

Compared to Izuna... whether it's myself as the nominal head of the department, or Tsukuyo...

They don't even meet the basic requirement of being a 'true ninja/phantom thief'.

Noticing Xiaoman's expression, Izuna blinked and then quickly moved closer.

"Has the minister figured something out?!"

After hesitating for a moment, Man finally followed Amamiya's example, nodding and shaking his head.

Even the sentence structure was imitated.

She mimicked a sigh, then said in a 'deep' voice, "I understand... but not completely."

Quan Na: "......???"

Having received no answer, she wore a blank expression, and the fox tail behind her seemed to be getting tangled from deep thought.

"In short... we still need to train like ninjas, constantly improving ourselves..."

Xiaoman took a deep breath and then looked up at the sacred tree at the far horizon.

[...I sensed the determination emanating from Man.]

【Coopation is lifted! 】

【Mitsuru Chidori (Magician) ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

"Your Highness Sensei..."

Turning her gaze away, the girl suddenly faced Amamiya, clasping her hands together and bowing slightly.

"I understand!"

"I would appreciate it if you could teach me ninja training like Izuna's!"

My favorite character in Chapter Six is ​​Hai Xiang the puppy!

After making a promise with the girls of the Ninja Research Club about the date of their 'other world training', Amamiya bid them farewell on the spot.

The sunset view from the Shinmoku Viewing Platform is certainly dazzling, and the cherry blossoms on the Shinmoku Tree at the Omamori Moment certainly carry a beautiful, delicate fragrance...

But at this moment, Amamiya had no time to stop and observe.

After taking a quick look at the recent student activities during the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons), Amamiya headed straight for the busiest student area—the place where Hyakki Yagyō was located.

As Nia said...

In fact, by following the standard procedures, the Ninjutsu Research Department could easily complete the process and be launched smoothly.

Regarding the "Club Activity Guarantee"... we can directly ask the Festival Operations Committee, a club that is crucial to the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) area.

As summer approaches, the cherry blossoms that bloomed during my last visit, known as "Hyakuya no Haru" (the cherry blossoms of a hundred nights in spring), have quietly disappeared with the changing seasons.

The overall condition of the commercial street has not changed much, but details such as building signs and street corner greenery have been updated in sync with the seasons.

The same goes for Baiyetang... naturally.

Even as people paused, the flow of guests continued unabated, and the girls of Baiyetang were also busy coming and going, one could say they were extremely busy.

As Amamiya pushed open the sliding door that resembled a small fence, she immediately spotted the gray-haired girl with black dog ears busy at the front desk.

Compared to when we first met at the "Sea House Resort", her attire was exactly the same - it was still that ankle-length work uniform, which was said to be a maid outfit, but also mixed with the design style of a small furisode kimono, making it look "extremely special".

Carrying a Japanese-style tray and wearing wooden clogs, one can move freely among the well-planned tables and chairs of Hyakuyado in the ambiance of a summer evening.

Upon hearing the door open, the young woman, unintentionally radiating youthful energy, almost subconsciously began reciting standard 'hospitality'.

What would this guest like to order?

"At this time, Baiyetang may be a bit busy and we apologize for not being able to attend to our guests immediately..."

Hai Xiang looked up to greet the guests, but her movements suddenly stopped in surprise.

"Ah...? sen, Sensei?"

After the rare moment of stuttering, Hai Xiang's first reaction was to observe the situation of the guests around her.

After hurriedly delivering the tray to the reserved table, the girl returned and treated Amamiya with the utmost respect, which appeared to outsiders to be very courteous.

"I don't know why Sensei came here... but she probably has something to discuss with President Shizuko, right?"

"Let me take you to the inner room..."

Led by Haika, Amamiya quickly passed through the noisy reception hall and arrived at the inner courtyard, where the atmosphere was completely different.

"I haven't seen Fina and Shizuko... Do they have something else to do?"

"Um……"

The dog ears on her head flapped happily a few times. Although she was busy, Hai Xiang became excited: "Fina and President Shizuko's recent business focus is all on Hai Zhi Jia..."

"Since Hyakya-do is responsible for the later stages of construction of the resort islands, even if we can raise enough manpower and equipment, we still need to devote a lot of energy every day... Recently, both President Shizuko and Fina have been quite busy..."

"In order not to hold Baiyetang back, I will work even harder to run Baiyetang!"

No wonder there seem to be so few 'service staff' at Baiyetang lately...

It seems that most of the resources of the Hundred Nights Hall have been diverted to the construction of the resort islands.

Amamiya felt a pang of nostalgia, recalling the recent event where everyone 'occupied' the resort islands, ultimately driving Caesar out, settling everything down, and determining the islands' allocation.

Although it happened just over a month ago, the 'memory points' are just too clear.

After that... Baiyetang, which was in charge of the construction of the entire resort archipelago, probably devoted all the resources it could to the planning and construction of the resort.

"Everyone at Baiyetang has been very busy lately..."

After making a remark, Amamiya naturally sat down following the girl's guidance. Then she looked up at the girl who had brought over the teapot and poured a cup of tea with her sleeves rolled up.

"Hai Xiang also tried her best."

【~???~】

"Hey hey hey..."

The immense satisfaction of having one's efforts seen, recognized, and appreciated instantly filled the girl's heart with happiness and joy.

Hai Xiang, blushing slightly from the compliment, poured herself a cup of tea and sat down opposite Amamiya at the table.

After a moment of shy embarrassment and lowering her head, Hai Xiang remained silent for a long time, seemingly trying to compose herself.

Taking this opportunity, Amamiya picked up her teacup, took a sip, and observed Uika, who seemed a little nervous about being alone.

The girl, now quiet, had bright, calm, brownish-red eyes that held a purity akin to that of a small animal.

So it seems... Hai Xiang is a static beauty who looks even better when she's quiet.

"Sensei, President Shizuko... and Fina, they're both not here. So if you need anything from Hyakuyado..."

"If it's something I can do..."

After calming herself down, Hai Xiang hesitated for a moment before speaking softly, "...You can just leave it to me to do."

Amamiya didn't state her purpose at first, but instead put down her teacup and teased, "Does Kaika not want to trouble Shizuko too much... or rather, does she want to share more of everyone's burdens?"

【~??~】

'Awooo...'

After uttering a strange, flustered, and cute stutter, Hai Xiang nodded hastily, "Mmm..."

"after all……"

Amamiya spoke again before the girl could give a reason: "I didn't have much time to get to know her when we were at the resort islands, but now it seems..."

"Hai Xiang is really a reliable and dependable 'good girl'."

"Sensei?!"

"I'm just stating the facts, is there a problem?" Amamiya raised an eyebrow, calmly facing Kaika's slightly flustered voice. "Being alone with Shizuko does indeed give me a... special sense of security."

【~???~】

"Woo..."

After letting out another shy and nervous soft sob, Hai Xiang seemed to be showing signs of being unable to maintain her composure due to excessive shyness.

After seeing this 'special' side of Haika, Amamiya decided to stop while he was ahead.

“There is indeed something that Hai Xiang can do.”

Immediately, Amamiya took out the "Club Activity Guarantee" that she had obtained from the Onmyo Club, which she had not yet signed, from her shoulder bag.

"To establish a club for the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, we need some other clubs to sign a guarantee for the new club's activities..."

After telling Haika about the 'Ninjutsu Research Club,' Amamiya concluded, 'One of the 'guaranteed spots' requires Hyakuyado…'

Is that all there is to it...?

After hearing the description, Hai Xiang breathed a sigh of relief.

Signing a "Club Activity Guarantee" in the name of the Festival Operations Committee is something that can be done without even consulting President Shizuko; she can make the decision herself.

"No problem, Sensei."

After making her promise in one go, Hai Xiang found a pen nearby and signed her name and the Celebration Operation Committee's name in a neat and elegant handwriting with a rural charm, and then stamped it with the seal of Baiyetang.

"Is this okay?"

Handing the signed guarantee back to Amamiya, the girl, genuinely happy to have solved a problem for Sensei, asked with a hint of anticipation, "Is there... anything else, Sensei?"

"Hai Xiang has already been troubled enough."

Amamiya put away the guarantee and shook his head at Mika's slightly disappointed expression.

"However, there are indeed some things that require Hai Xiang's 'help'—"

As for Haika, who knows the festival best, she should be able to make a clear prediction about Gehenna's academy exchange with Hyakki Yagyō and the Wakarahime tour.

In addition, this is also a good opportunity to 'deepen the bond'.

After drinking the tea that Haika poured for him, Amamiya got up and went straight to the girl's side.

Hai Xiang did not get up.

The main reason is...

The moment Amamiya stood up and approached with a clear purpose, she felt a panic running through her.

Familiarity with local celebrations and a thorough understanding of the festive atmosphere naturally become a fertile ground for the budding and growth of emotions.

Whether it's her keen sensitivity to emotions or her keener sense of experience, Hai Xiang is destined to be more vivid than the other members of the festival's operations committee. As Amamiya walked in, hundreds of frozen images were already flashing through her mind.

For example, 'the two of you attend a fireworks festival together' or 'go for a swim hand in hand on the evening after the festival ends'...like that?

"Hai Xiang, there's still some knowledge I don't understand about the festival culture of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, and other things related to the festival."

Amamiya only spoke earnestly when she reached Uika, whose 'dog ears were slightly agitated due to intense emotions' and who was held tightly in place by her imagination: "I would like to ask Uika more about this knowledge."

"This might be a bit too much trouble for Hai Xiang..."

"……May I?"

【~???~】

Her chaotic thoughts froze instantly, as if frozen solid. The memories created by the House of the Sea transformed into a single voice, urging the girl to answer as soon as possible.

I felt the gentleness emanating from Hai Xiang.

Coopation is now unblocked!

【Ribin Umi-ka (Star) ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆