I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Are we talking about that video from not long ago, titled "Girl Ninja Scroll Special Trip: Xia Lai & the Fluffy 'Little Animals'"...

Because of that video that garnered over a million views, the rumor that he likes students with 'fluffy' features has now spread throughout Kiwatos.

Amamiya wanted to clarify: This is not a rumor.

With its animal ears and tail, it is indeed very cute...

But to say that 'you should like anything that has a fluffy feature' is not entirely true.

Why did Xiao Lü ask such a question?

Little Green shook the cat-ear headphones on her head and said seriously, "My sister and I have always worn cat-ear headphones and cat tails. Although they're just accessories to enhance our cuteness, not real cats... but that should still arbitrarily classify us as 'cats'."

“Sensei likes fluffy things…and cats are one type of ‘fluffy little animal.’ Cybercat is also a cat, so…”

"Sen, Sensi, you can... like me... a little more..."

Amamiya was not fooled by Midori's strange logic and smiled without saying a word.

She is introverted to others, but becomes clingy to herself, and when someone tries to touch her, she pretends to resist.

She is usually dignified and elegant, but has a petite body that seems out of place with her dignity and elegance.

When alone, it has an aggressive, predatory style, like a carnivorous hunter, but when faced with real problems, it seeks to solve them through its owner...

From these similarities, Little Green really can call herself a 'cyber cat'.

—At least, she's more like a cat than her older sister, Momoi.

"Cyber ​​Cat...can it really be a cat?"

"That's possible. If Sensei thinks it still looks similar, I can..."

After a moment's hesitation, Little Green clenched her fist and placed it flat in front of her chest, mimicking a cat's paw: "Meow~"

"so?"

After learning a little, she hesitated and then said, "If Sensei likes catgirls who have a 'meow' verbal tic and like to call someone 'master,' then I..."

Amamiya flicked his finger and tapped Midori's forehead.

"Wu... sen, Sensei?"

The girl who was flicked on the forehead immediately covered her forehead and cried out pitifully.

Amamiya wasn't moved by Midori's feigned pitifulness. Instead, she changed the subject and asked, "Where do you get the stereotypes about 'catgirls'? From RPG games?"

"Any questions?"

This is a huge problem.

The 'catgirls' of Kiwatos are all unique... It's highly unlikely that this is the case...

wrong.

Serika seems to meow occasionally when she's in a good mood and alone. Kazusa probably wouldn't...

Mary is a Trinity Sisters... does she meow?

I feel like if Mary could meow, she'd actually be...surprisingly cute?

Amamiya didn't answer the question. Instead, she gave Midori a meaningful look with a hint of sympathy, as if to say, "Midori still needs to brush up on her common sense."

Little Green understands.

But clearly, Xiao Lü's focus is a bit strange.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, she tried to feign anger: "Sensei... has another cat outside?"

It's clear that we can't go into too much detail about the topic of 'catgirls,' as it's easy to fall into a dilemma where there's a sense of 'not being able to explain' whether we do or not.

So Amamiya didn't force herself to continue, but instead observed the scene outside the window.

"We've arrived at our destination—the training department. Little Green, you'll probably be here until noon, and you'll likely be covered in sweat. Even if you don't participate in the exercise and just watch from the sidelines... it'll be quite boring."

As Amamiya got up to call for Midori to get off the bus, she gave one last reminder.

Xiao Lü remained silent, only tightening her shoulder bag and preparing the recording equipment she had brought.

Although my main purpose in coming with Sensei was to enjoy some time alone with her, the official reason for our trip was "gathering materials," just to fulfill a requirement...

“I understand, Sensei.”

Amamiya said no more and led Midori into the training department, heading towards the inner hitting practice area.

Once inside the building, the training department presented a completely different scene.

Students dressed in gymnastics uniforms or sportswear were almost everywhere, and the sight was so dazzling that it could only be described as "dazzling".

To prepare for the upcoming Akawa Festival, to restore physical strength to at least the level of a normal student... or simply because they enjoy sports and want to work up a sweat.

Their reasons for coming here are also 'all sorts of strange'.

After leading Green all the way to the preparation room outside the batting practice field, Amamiya, under the watchful eyes of Green as she swallowed hard and stared blankly at him, casually took off his coat and hung it on the hanger, then simply put on a set of gray sportswear suitable for exercise.

'We'll soon see... what Sensei looks like when it's in motion...'

Realizing this, Xiao Lü set up her lens and adjusted the focus, feeling somewhat expectant.

Meanwhile, Amamiya's 'training target' this time, Rei, who was temporarily transferred from the baseball team to the training department, had been waiting for a long time in the batting field with a baseball bat.

"Sensei—here, here!"

The girl, who was slowly warming up by swinging her baseball bat, noticed the door opening. After glancing in the direction of the sound, she immediately stopped and energetically waved to Amamiya from her tiptoes.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time!" (Seven) Lu Yi X Yi San "Er Jiu N 侕

"Regarding the last practice session on improving 'strike percentage'... I'm prepared for 'hellish training'!"

After noticing the little green that was separated from her by only a thin wire mesh fence, Amamiya expressed his appreciation for Rei's determination and energetic attitude.

"Before we officially begin training... let me see Rei's hitting ability."

"Ah."

Li was prepared. She took off her baseball cap and put it inside along with her sunglasses and other small accessories that would make it inconvenient to hit the ball. She then placed the baseball cap on a small table nearby where sports drinks were also placed.

“Sensei… Please look at me carefully.”

"Just watch... mine, the shot."

Twirling the baseball bat in her hand, the girl arrived at the batting spot, bent over, and tensed up, assuming the 'ready to hit' stance.

Amamiya stood with her arms crossed in the safe zone, watching the girl's 'bold words' followed by her 'amateurish' performance.

Incorrect swing timing; insufficient power; misjudged angle of impact...

Amamiya silently counted in his mind, calculating Rei's hitting rate.

It wasn't until Rei showed signs of fatigue and began breathing rapidly that Amamiya waved her hand, signaling her to stop for the time being.

The batting average was a mere 0.080...

It's worth noting that professional baseball batters typically have batting averages between 0.250 and 0.300.

"Sen, Sensei... how is it?"

Amamiya: "..."

At this point, it's best not to say anything that shows a lack of emotional intelligence and dampen Li's enthusiasm.

"I have a general understanding of the situation..."

After careful consideration, Amamiya spoke up: "In my opinion, Rei's only flaw is 'carelessness'... or rather, difficulty in controlling the precise timing of her shots."

Motor nerves are not in sync, and reactions cannot keep up with the body... No matter which side is lagging behind the other, this feeling of 'incoordination' is very obvious.

"What are Sensei's training plans?"

Faced with the orange-haired girl's curious gaze, Amamiya gave a 'deep' smile.

"My training method is a little special."

"Li's problem can be completely solved once she opens her 'inner eye'."

"...'Mind's eye'?"

Li blinked, repeating the word with a puzzled look. It sounded ordinary, but because it was spoken by Sensei, it carried a certain mystery.

yue漪J9（ 七 ）」Sulfur【蹴疑? 傘〖scar」@“Or to put it another way…it’s the ‘third eye,’ a rather special way of observing the world.”

After pondering for a while, seemingly understanding but not quite, Li nodded and then asked the second crucial question: "So how should I learn?"

Amamiya recalled what Igor had said when he taught her the 'Third Eye' and simply summarized it: "The Third Eye... is not a 'talent,' but a special skill that anyone can master freely after training."

"Because it is especially beneficial to 'thieves'...or rather, phantom thieves who roam other worlds, phantom thieves are particularly skilled in this art."

“Li, take a short break and then continue hitting. This time I’ll ‘take you with me’.”

"Take me with you...?"

Soon, Li understood what "bringing" meant.

As her hands, which were gripping the baseball bat, were enveloped by another pair of strong, adult hands, and then a whisper came close to her ear, Li felt her heart, which was already beating fast and powerfully from the exercise, become even more erratic.

'This...this action...is a little too suggestive, isn't it?!'

My clothes are still soaked with sweat and feel sticky to my body. Sensei probably won't notice...

"Calm down, Li."

"Next, I will take you to a 'world of heightened concentration'..."

Through the guidance of her breathing, and the two bond skills that enhance performance upon contact—【Guardian's Resolve】 (Saori Bond) + 【Perfect Omen】 (Aru Bond)—Amamiya easily guided the initially panicked Rei into a special "detached" state of mind.

The world before my eyes gradually lost its color, and in contrast, various potential and clear 'auras' emerged.

The aura emanating from the drink is relaxed and pleasant; the aura emanating from the pitching machine is one of pent-up danger; the aura emanating from the baseball bat in your hand carries destructive power; and your own aura is like a blazing fire, surging and pulsating…

The hands covering her body exuded a calm and restrained aura of dark red, like the sun during an eclipse...

It doesn't feel scorching hot, but that's precisely when the sun is at its most 'destructive'.

This was the first time Li had ever seen such a 'strange' world, but she didn't feel surprised or puzzled.

Unnecessary perceptions are downplayed, while what is needed is extracted and presented in a clear color.

With heightened focus, the perceived time is even extended.

Li took a deep breath and stared intently at the ball-serving machine's nozzle.

Before the ball was even served, she could already see a noticeable blast of air from the ball's mouth.

This feeling...this speed...

It's possible!

Feeling a slight pull from her hand, Li no longer hesitated and swung the bat decisively.

After a crisp thud, the baseball, colliding with the bat, traced a powerful arc through the air, flying out like a meteor and hitting the bullseye of the practice field.

Li stopped moving, and after realizing what a beautiful and powerful hit she had made, she exclaimed softly, "It was... a home run?!"

"Sensei's teaching methods are strange... but also amazing..."

"This is just the beginning."

Amamiya released the joyful girl, gesturing for her to continue.

"Keep the feelings you get from the 'third eye,' and get used to it."

Without Amamiya saying anything more, Rei, having opened the door to a new world, naturally began to savor the 'other side of the world' she had captured in that moment of intense concentration, and the feeling she had at that time.

Hit the ball, rest, Sensei-assisted hitting, review your condition, hit the ball, rest...

The girl, who was immersed in efficiently exerting her physical and mental energy, did not gradually feel the weakness of both her mental and physical strength being exhausted until noon.

"It's amazing... It's only been one morning, and I haven't even fully mastered the 'third eye' technique that Sensei taught me, but my hitting rate has improved a lot..."

After hitting the last bat, Li returned to the small table where she had temporarily stored her things. She casually leaned the bat against the side and then sat cross-legged on the other side without caring about her image, letting out a long sigh.

"My body is starting to feel weak... Sensei's 'training intensity' isn't high, but it has a strange feeling, like it's 'directing my energy in the right direction'..."

"In just one morning, you've already broken through to your life goal of a 100% batting average... Sensei, thank you sincerely for your meticulous... and somewhat unique guidance!"

I felt the warmth from Li.

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