I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Xia, fast asleep, was completely unaware that the other three members of the dessert department were gathered around her bed, scrutinizing her with various expressions. She remained immersed in her sweet dream.

"...The taste...has changed."

"This feeling... is... sea salt lemon flavor..."

"Hmm...this is...green apple flavor..."

"This is... orange flavor..."

The other three girls in the dessert club looked increasingly strange, and even couldn't help but glance at Amamiya a few more times.

They all had the same question in their minds: Xia... how did she 'taste' so many flavors from Sensei?

Amamiya, who was initially helpless, gradually became somewhat surprised.

Xia sensed that these 'changes'... seemed to be somewhat related to the students she had been in contact with recently.

The "sea salt lemon flavor" should correspond to the incident that happened not long ago when Yuka and Noah took me to check the stadium situation in advance, right? It corresponds to Yuka and Noah.

And the green apple flavor... corresponds to Little Green.

Not long ago, I went on a date with Green in the subculture district of Spring Habara... no, I should say we were 'gathering game materials'.

And orange flavor undoubtedly corresponds to Mary.

Orange hair, cat ears, isn't that an 'orange cat'?

Surprised, Amamiya stirred her index finger inside Xia's mouth.

Surprisingly, even after all this, Xia still hadn't woken up.

"Huh...it can even move..."

"Mmm...this time the flavor has changed..."

"Blue grape flavor, and... ugh...?!"

'Blue grape flavor…it must be the student council president I only met recently. How could she even taste that?!'

As if tasting a sour flavor that surprised her, Xia suddenly woke up.

Then, feeling drowsy and confused, she tilted her head back slightly and met the hand that Amamiya was pulling away from her mouth, the hand still sticky with fine threads.

"Ah...Sensei, and everyone in the confectionery department."

Despite being watched by the dessert club members and Amamiya, Xia wasn't shy at all. She calmly and lazily waved to Amamiya as a greeting.

Then... she sat up in bed on her own, yawned, stretched, and let out a soft, comfortable moan as if she had a sweet dream.

"Mmm~~ I feel like I had a good sleep."

Her composed demeanor made Amamiya momentarily doubt her own charm.

Is it that my charm isn't enough... or is Xia's resistance just too high?

How come there isn't the slightest abnormal reaction that a normal student would have?

Surprised, Amamiya activated part of her bond skill and looked at Airi first.

"...?!"

“（/////////）”

Ellie was startled by the stare, then lowered her head shyly and awkwardly looked away.

Amamiya then looked at Yoshimi.

"..."

Hao Mei was taken aback at first, then blushed and glared back with a haughty and awkward "What are you looking at?" look.

'Sen, Sensi... are you thinking something weird about me?!'

'I don't want to be treated like a child...'

Finally, Amamiya looked at Kazusa again.

"..."

Kazusa narrowed her eyes slightly, her cat ears twitching unnaturally several times. She endured Amamiya's gaze, then slowly looked away.

While also possessing a slightly arrogant quality, unlike Konomi who chose to 'take the initiative,' Kazusa squinted and avoided Amamiya's direct gaze with an extremely unnatural expression.

Hmm... my charm doesn't seem to have shown any 'abnormal fluctuations'.

Why is Xia not reacting at all?

Curious, Amamiya took the initiative to speak, ending the awkward and ambiguous atmosphere where everyone was silent.

"Xia... what were you dreaming about earlier?"

"Eating dessert."

Xia replied lazily and leisurely: "A dessert with a wide variety of flavors."

As she spoke, she looked meaningfully at Amamiya's fingers and licked her lips.

Amamiya: "...?"

"How did Xia get a taste from me?"

Xia was momentarily stumped by the question, and lowered her head to think deeply for a while.

"I don't know. But I can taste it."

Amamiya: "..."

Today was probably the day I was speechless the most.

After thinking for a while, Xia nodded to herself and said, "Perhaps... it's because of 'romance'."

"……romantic?"

Xia, certain of her guess, replied earnestly, "Yes, romantic."

“Tasting the ever-changing flavors of Sensei in the afternoon... is a very special and romantic thing.”

"Why does Sensei have so many scents, and why does it smell and taste so good... Why does Sensei have a 'romantic' scent... The answers to these ultimate questions."

"To savor the experience while simultaneously pursuing it is a kind of romance."

Amamiya was a little confused.

Can her logic even be connected?

What is she saying? Why can't I understand her completely?

Surprised, Amamiya turned back and looked at the three silent dessert club members with a questioning gaze, as if asking, "Is Natsumi usually like this?"

Ellie felt a little embarrassed, but still nodded.

She gave a soft, ambiguous "hmm."

Kazusa shrugged her shoulders with a very small motion.

"Then Xia..."

Amamiya withdrew her gaze and, following Natsumi's peculiar logic, asked the question that mattered most to her: "What did you taste before you were awakened?"

Xia blinked, recalling that sour, bitter... hard-to-swallow taste.

"It tastes like blackberry."

Xia's face contorted with the sour and painful taste, and she added, "And... it's a blackberry flavor that's astringent, bitter, and tough."

Amamiya: ...

If this also corresponds to a student, then who would it be?

While Amamiya was pondering, Konatsu spoke again: "Sensei..."

"Ok?"

“Sensei seems to embody the ‘romantic’ flavors of life.”

The languid feeling seemed to vanish instantly, and the girl asked in a leisurely tone, "From now on... can I 'enjoy' Sensei regularly?"

Her ambiguous words immediately made Ellie blush.

So beautiful, and the veils are all different colors.

Amamiya nodded without hesitation.

He was very curious about Xia's unique 'dessert taste'.

[I made a promise with Xia.]

Coopation is now unblocked!

【Yuzu Natsu (Pope) ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[★1 Bond Ability "The Flavors of Life" is now unlocked!]

"How exactly did they do that...?"

Having received a response from Amamiya, Xia began to mutter to herself again.

"Life is like a plate of chocolate farfalle, you never know what you're going to taste until you eat it..."

"This 'logic' seems to fail when it comes to Sensei..."

"Sensei's 'flavor' is constantly changing, even when it's in your mouth..."

Seeing that Xia's remarks were becoming increasingly dangerous, Amamiya suddenly clapped his hands, interrupting Xia's 'thoughts' and dangerous statements.

"Since everyone is alright..."

"Let's get out of here quickly, lest we delay the Joint Medical Department's plans."

"Get ready for the 'borrowing race' this afternoon..."

Chapter 75 Ako: Oh dear~

The key event of the afternoon session of the sports meet was the obstacle course race.

For the members of the Akawa Grand Festival Executive Committee, who are busy for almost several days, the afternoon before the official start of the festival is a precious time for rest.

Even during such a "leisurely rest time," some members of the executive committee still couldn't stay idle.

Upon entering the executive committee's office, Amamiya immediately noticed Hasumi and Ako, who were each handling their own official business without any communication between them, probably engaged in a 'cold war'.

On one side was Hasumi, holding a tablet, with a high ponytail, black hair, and red eyes, exuding a fierce aura. Her enormous black wings, combined with her already exaggerated physique, made it difficult for her to conceal the unique, imposing presence of the second-in-command of the Justice Committee, even in a leotard...

On the other side, the sportswear was taken off and draped over the back of the chair. The thin fabric of the white summer sports T-shirt, half-dampened, made the already hazy state even more alluring, adding to the charm of youthful maturity.

When she pushed open the door, Amamiya really didn't know who to greet first.

In the brief moment that Amamiya hesitated, Hasumi had already stood up, swaying the precariously large, abundant fruit in front of Amamiya, and then apologized to Amamiya with a hint of awkwardness and slight unease.

"Regarding what happened at the opening ceremony of the Akawa Taisai... Sensei, I'm very sorry."

Her gaze suddenly sharpened, and for a moment she couldn't understand what Hasumi was up to.

After a moment of surprise, she realized that Hasumi was referring to the problem of 'the wrong choice of student representatives for the oath-taking ceremony at Trinity College'.

Why should someone apologize on your behalf?

Amamiya pondered for a moment, then asked with a puzzled look, "I heard the details from Ako about the Pandemonium... so I can 'understand' why they didn't participate."

"And what's going on at the tea party? Has the relevant responsibilities and authority been completely transferred to the Justice Committee as well?"

Hasumi's tone revealed neither joy nor sorrow, but clearly carried a sense of helplessness: "When asked about Lord Nagisa, this is how he answered..."

"I am too busy, both professionally and personally, to attend the Akawa Grand Festival, and I am very sorry about that."

"To show our sincerity at this tea party, I will give Hasumi-san some of the finest tea leaves. Please take them to the members of the 'Executive Committee'."

"I hope this is a small token of my appreciation... Also, please give my regards to the members of the Executive Committee."

Amamiya: "..."

No wonder the Kronos press service gave extra thanks to Sany for their beverage support during their live coverage of the opening ceremony...

Let's leave aside the fact that the Pandemonium simply passed the matter on to the Disciplinary Committee.