I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

At this moment, Hifumi had no idea how to respond to Amamiya's casual question, which was tinged with a hint of teasing.

【~???~】

I was hoping to use this opportunity to gain favor, but I accidentally ended up "crossing over"...

After a helpless smile, Amamiya took off his apron, came to her side, and said leisurely, "Let's talk later?"

Chapter Twenty-Eight: It seems best to speak cautiously here...

When it was time to eat, the girls came in one after another, and immediately turned their attention to the dining table.

Bowl after bowl of glossy, fragrant breakfast porridge, so delicious it could whet your appetite just by smelling it, was neatly arranged on the table corresponding to each seat.

In addition, there were neatly stacked piles of golden, flaky fried food; and coffee cups emitting wisps of smoke, their aroma no less enticing than that of porridge…

"A special breakfast prepared for everyone. Century egg and lean pork congee with fried bread slices... and coffee specially prepared for everyone, please enjoy."

Amamiya removed her non-reflective glasses, which were blurred by the rising smoke, and waved to the stunned girls.

"These...are Sensei's work?!"

The girls on the countermeasures committee, who had just woken up, were all a little dazed.

I feel that my impression of Sensei has grown even larger, and at the same time, it has become even more difficult to understand...

So, Sensei, who possesses both strong command and direct combat abilities... is also a 'specialist' who takes great care of himself and pays great attention to his daily life?!

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the girls came to their senses one by one.

Nomiya was the first to react, gently twitching her nostrils as she inhaled the mingled fragrance with a hint of ecstasy.

Then she smiled with her eyes narrowed, skillfully found a seat and sat down, picked up a spoon and gently scooped up a spoonful, carefully blew away the steam, then put the spoon full of porridge to her lips and took a small sip.

At that moment, Nomiya seemed to feel all sorts of colorful petals blooming around her, and a strong exotic atmosphere almost rushed towards her. The warm and gentle feeling made her unable to help but be intoxicated by it.

Setting down her spoon, she cupped her cheeks in her hands, her expression radiating happiness, and exclaimed without hesitation, "I never imagined Sensei was such a versatile person, capable both in formal settings and the kitchen! Hmm, I already want to marry Sensei!"

【~???~】

Nomiya's explosive remarks immediately caused the other two girls to feel embarrassed or surprised.

Ayane's cheeks were flushed red to the tips of her ears, and her voice was filled with embarrassment and disbelief: "Nomiya-senpai?!"

"……ha?!"

As for Serika, she simply couldn't imagine why Nomiya would suddenly make such an explosive statement.

Shirako was the most direct in her reaction. While the other girls hesitated, she followed Nomiya's steps to the table, found a seat, and began to sip the steaming porridge.

"Sensei's breakfast... is delicious."

She took only one sip, then put down her bowl and expressed her heartfelt feelings.

【~???~】

In this situation, Ayane and Serika no longer hesitated and found seats to carefully examine the breakfast, which was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.

After sitting there for a short while, Ayane took off her red-rimmed glasses and picked up a spoon to taste it.

Her mature, composed, intellectual, and adorable demeanor seemed to vanish the moment she took off her glasses.

"Ugh... Eh—?! This, this feeling is..."

【~???~】

"It seems like I've never had this before... no, I should say it's a flavor I've never even seen before. What exactly is this kind of breakfast?"

After struggling for a short while, Qinxiang was completely captivated by that refreshing and alluring fragrance.

...Never mind what flavor it is, as long as it tastes good.

【~???~】

At that moment, Hifumi, who had already eaten breakfast and was sitting to the side, felt herself getting hungry again as she watched them eat so happily...

No, no, I have to hold back, I have to hold back...

Although she was incredibly tempted, Hifumi simply tried her best to stay true to her position.

"Sen, Sensi... Um, what kind of cuisine is this 'Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee' you made?"

“Well…” Amamiya thought for a moment before responding, “It should be considered part of the School of Mountains and Seas.”

Upon hearing Amamiya's words, the girl's idea of ​​'going back and searching near Trinity' vanished completely.

It seems that this delicious dish is a 'masterpiece' that I will likely never be able to taste again...

"Hifumi-san..."

After feeling Amamiya's gaze fall on her, the girl seemed to become even more nervous. She slightly pinched the hem of her skirt, her back straightened, and although she tried to keep her expression calm, her 'ready for battle' expression betrayed her true emotions.

As soon as Amamiya called out, the girl jumped, let out a soft "Eek!", and then, as if by reflex, turned her gaze to him.

Amamiya: "..."

Perhaps it's because the encounter she created was just too 'dreamy' for an ordinary girl?

After all, it was quite unexpected that he would carry her in a princess carry twice so soon after they met.

"There's no need to be so nervous..."

Amamiya sat down beside her, turning his head slightly to observe the seemingly ordinary girl with curiosity.

At this moment, her title has changed to "[The Extraordinary Girl Who Yearns for the Ordinary]".

"Um...Sensei, is there...is there something you need?"

Faced with her nervousness and stuttering, unable to speak clearly, Amamiya gently shook her head.

"Nothing special... I just wanted to talk to Hifumi-san and learn more about her."

After a brief moment of consideration, Amamiya, noticing the girl's nervous movements, asked curiously, "Hifumi... I want to know about Trinity."

"Rumors about me... or rather, 'Shalai Sensei' have already started circulating in the various academies, haven't they? Are there rumors about me at Trinity as well?"

Hearing that she wasn't asked about her personal matters right away, Hifumi breathed a sigh of relief and wasn't so nervous anymore.

After a moment's thought, she said softly, "...Yes, there is."

After tilting her head slightly as if recalling something, she continued, "The rumors about Sensei... I heard them from Hanako-san..."

Seemingly remembering something, she quickly added, "Oh...right, Hanako-san's full name is 'Urawa Hanako,' and she's a...friend of mine. Like me, she's a member of the 'Tutoring Club'..."

Listening to Hifumi's intermittent, rambling narration, Amamiya gained a general understanding of Trinity's situation.

Based on what he had heard from the Velvet Room not long ago, about the request from Saintia, Amamiya had a general understanding of the situation on Trinity's side.

Unlike the daily conflicts in Gehenna, there were still undercurrents and turbulent events.

As the "power center" of Holy Trinity, the tea party seemed to have a somewhat paranoid feel to it.

Overall, the Holy Trinity should maintain peace, but this peace is unlikely to last long... It will eventually 'explode' because of some small incident.

And the rumors about Trinity itself... that's interesting.

According to Hifumi's description, Amamiya learned that the rumors about himself in Trinity might be due to his 'appearance,' or perhaps it was because of the video of the battle to retake the Shale Tower not long ago, the scene of him releasing his Persona, and so on...

He seemed to be quite popular with the young ladies of Trinity College, and overall, he seemed to be on the verge of becoming a 'Prince Charming'.

"I see... I haven't learned much about Trinity yet. Listening to Hifumi's description, it really gives me a... unique and novel feeling."

Amamiya nodded with clear eyes, then suddenly moved a little closer to her.

"Hifumi-san...I have a question..."

Seemingly sensing that he wanted to say something but hesitated, the girl, who had gradually calmed down, blushed again.

"W-what...?"

[...It seems best to speak cautiously here.]

Chapter Twenty-Nine: He's developed a special relationship with Hifumi; there's no going back…

[...It seems best to speak cautiously here.]

Amamiya was momentarily stunned when she saw this special reminder that suddenly appeared, symbolizing the ability to further develop a 'special relationship' with the person she was assisting.

What's going on?

He was clearly going to build a new bond with Hifumi... how did it suddenly fast-forward to 'developing into a special relationship'?

Could it be that there's a problem with the "Third Eye" prompt?

That doesn't make sense... So far, Amamiya has never seen an exception where the Third Eye has had even the slightest problem with intelligence.

Let's try to put ourselves in Hifumi's shoes and think about it from her perspective...

After a moment of confusion, Amamiya shifted his perspective to Hifumi, and then he suddenly understood.

Imagine you're an ordinary high school girl with no future in mind. One day, you're browsing through a secondhand shop in a street known for its anime and manga culture, looking for rare and limited-edition merchandise. You buy some and are about to leave when you suddenly feel a series of dark and unsettling gazes fixed on you...

Then, to your horror, you discover that you are being followed by several blond-haired delinquents. These delinquents seem to be keeping a close eye on you, preparing to forcefully pull you into another world.

Just when you were at a loss... a masked phantom thief descended from the sky, making a grand entrance amidst eerie blue flames, and summoned the 'Persona' ability you'd never seen before, instantly chasing away the delinquents like a prince from a fairy tale.

Then, he very gently carried you in a princess carry to the prince's palace carriage, taking you away from this chaotic place of right and wrong.

At this moment, you should be filled with unprecedented confusion and all sorts of strange emotions, but the prince who led you to the 'gate to a new world' kindly takes you into 'another world' that you have never known before.

With the prince's help, you obtained a great deal of information from another world, learned in advance of your companions' dangers, and even awakened an incredible special power...

The next stage of the story is when you use your awakened special power to join forces with the prince to defeat those big bad guys, save your companions, and live happily ever after, right?

It's as beautiful as a fairy tale.

Hifumi had indeed agreed to the 'cooperative attack' not long ago, and was prepared to do her best to contribute her strength in the subsequent battles.

Amamiya: "..."

At least from Hifumi's perspective, this is a 'fantasy adventure' that is even more fairytale-like than a fairytale.

From Hifumi's perspective, under the continuous influence of the 'suspension bridge effect' and other psychological effects, to say that she is not moved would only mean that she is truly 'heartless'.

Hifumi, who is usually as well-behaved and adorable as an 'ordinary high school girl,' is no match for this level of story development.

Noticing that Amamiya's gaze was becoming increasingly 'sticky', Hifumi lowered her head shyly, feeling her heart beating faster and faster.

“I want to establish an ‘unusual’ and ‘closer’ relationship with Hifumi.”

"Eh?! A special relationship...?!"

boom!

Hifumi's 'world' exploded in that instant.

She felt as if the world around her was going completely blank at that moment; fragments of stories Hanako had told her; conversations she had had with Azusa; those erotic, suggestive things she had read about in Haru's books... and... and...

A fairy tale book I sometimes read before bed...

Fragments that have never happened in the real world seem so clear and so 'within reach' at this moment.

The light, airy feeling gave Hifumi a momentary illusion...

It seems I really am experiencing some kind of "fairytale" daily life.

To establish a special...relationship with this Sensei in front of me...?

A sweet feeling, which she didn't know where it came from, instantly filled her heart and broke through her defenses.

The girl, whose brain nearly went blank, unconsciously cupped her cheeks with both hands and let out a strange scream that indicated her confused thoughts.

"Wow wow wow..."

Could it be that...

I want to... I want to...

/Yue-Yi/First Release Oh...