I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

But no way.

Who could blame him but Xia Lai Sensei, who held an important position and had to take care of multiple students, feeling exhausted every day from being in two places at once?

Using the power of Persona to regulate the weather and temperature is possible, of course... but it's unnecessary.

Secondly... adjusting the weather simply because it doesn't meet one's expectations is too hasty and too capricious.

'Today's schedule...'

After making sure that all the doors and windows in Xia Lai were tightly closed and that it was unlikely that any hot air would get in, Amamiya quickly reviewed the 'mission details' from before.

In order to arrange a thousand-year-old false identity for Arius's team, they need to go to Beritas in advance and have Beritas fabricate some academic records.

In addition, we need to inform the seminar and Noah beforehand to get a heads-up.

Considering the need to 'go all out', in order to prevent Caesar and Huaye from noticing anything amiss in the early stages, even spaces like the club activity room had to be applied for from the seminar and temporarily set up...

time does not wait.

Carrying the shoulder bag that he used to carry Morgana, Amamiya thought for a moment and decided not to take a parasol.

Given my current physical condition... using a parasol is just too fussy.

Amamiya, who had originally planned to run all the way to the station to take the tram under the scorching sun, took the elevator to the first floor, but after thinking about it... she finally decided to turn around and go to the parking garage instead.

"Sensei, are you going out?"

Unexpectedly, the impromptu change was caught red-handed by the blonde girl who had been waiting there every day at this time for dozens of days.

As soon as Amamiya entered the cool garage, he almost bumped into a blonde girl dressed in a blue bunny girl outfit, carrying an equipment box in both hands, calmly waiting for her "prey" to crash into the door.

Seeing that Amamiya reacted quickly and stopped just before the collision, a hint of regret flashed in the girl's clear blue eyes.

Then she simply stepped forward, freeing one hand to press down on the back of Amamiya's head, and pressed Amamiya against her chest without any explanation.

"Sensei is so careless, she should be more careful next time."

While using a tone that carried a hint of enjoyment yet remained cool and calm, the girl 'criticized' Amamiya, but she didn't intend to let go of him immediately. Instead, she rubbed Amamiya's head back and forth against her chest several times, giving Amamiya a good taste of the 'delicate and smooth skin of the girl's chest'.

“If it were any other little rabbit, and Sensei bumped into it so carelessly, it would probably get angry and scold Sensei.”

"But I am Sensei's personal maid and bunny."

"So even if Sensei is just 'waiting for the rabbit to run into the tree stump', it's not a problem."

Amamiya, who had finally been released by her, was a little annoyed: "Toki... is this how you use the idiom you learned from the Classic of Mountains and Seas?"

The girl tilted her head slightly and looked back with a calm, matter-of-fact expression that seemed to say, "Isn't that what it means?"

Amamiya: "..."

It's impossible to reason with someone who can freely dress up as a maid in Xia Lai and interact with other students without caring about their opinions or criticisms.

After a brief 'standoff', Amamiya reluctantly withdrew his gaze.

Although he was slightly 'ravaged' by Shi, in exchange, he also enjoyed Shi's breasts, which were neither too big nor too small, soft, sweet and unique.

"So, is Sensei going out?"

Seemingly venting some of her 'long-standing neglect' dissatisfaction, the girl temporarily toned down her 'direct and rude' manner and asked 'politely' again.

Amamiya hesitated for a while, but finally couldn't withstand her persistent gaze: "...Yes."

"Oh."

Shi calmly responded, then stepped forward without saying another word, rummaged through all of Amamiya's shirt pockets, and quickly pulled out a keychain that included the car keys.

"I'll be Sensei's driver."

Seeing that Amamiya didn't react at all during the 'body search,' Toki, despite having obtained the key and achieved her goal, was somewhat puzzled.

The girl used the remote to unlock the car door, opened the driver's side door, got in, and skillfully started the car. She then tilted her head to look at Amamiya, who had just sat in the passenger seat.

“Sensei…shouldn’t you resist a little?”

Amamiya was both amused and exasperated.

So, by not resisting, I'm actually depriving you of the sense of accomplishment of 'conquering' me?

"This can be considered a way of showing concern for me when I was little... although this concern might have been a little 'simple and crude'. Since it's out of goodwill, why should I resist?"

【~???~】(time)

A note indicating favorability appeared above her head, but she still felt a little strange.

“Sensei, before I served you, I served Lady Rion.”

"And Lady Rion's attitude towards me is just that calm 'it doesn't matter whether I have it or not'."

"After being 'abandoned' by Lady Rion, I met a master more worthy of my service... namely Sensei."

"Compared to Lady Rion, you are more 'humane'."

"So I also hope that when I finish my service or 'maid service', you will give me some... symbolic, special reaction."

As he spoke, Shi slowly started the car and drove it out of the garage.

Amamiya: "..."

After going back and forth and going in circles, what I really want to say is that I want to praise, rebel... or other more emotional reactions, right?

In addition...

Wait a minute, Xiaoshi, aren't you turning the facts upside down?

Abandoned by Lady Rion...?

Why do I feel like it was you who abandoned Rion on your own initiative?

...Forget it, even if I told him, he wouldn't 'believe' me anyway.

After leaving the garage, Shi maintained a slow speed and drove very steadily while immediately asking about the destination.

Where is Sensei going on this trip?

"Millennium Science and Technology Academy".

To avoid any misunderstandings, Amamiya then added, "For some actions... we need the help of the seminar, Beritas, and the engineering department."

I had a general understanding of the details of Operation Clover while I was in Xia Lai.

In addition, as a personal maid, bodyguard, and agent... the most basic and important thing is not to develop any inappropriate curiosity.

As long as they don't send me back to the maid's club or make me go back to school... then it won't matter.

After giving a soft "hmm," Shi began to accelerate with practiced ease.

It's really a bit difficult to get this 'cold and aloof girl' to say anything when she's serious.

They remained silent the entire way until they entered the Millennium Science and Technology Academy, at which point she slowed down again and asked her second question.

"Should Sensei go to the engineering department first, or to Beritas, or to the seminar?"

Ok……

Amamiya weighed the options for a moment.

The most needed "core role" for this "audit" activity is Yuriko.

Without her support, all other planning steps are just empty talk.

"Let's go to the engineering department first."

Wearing high heels and a bunny girl outfit, and relying on her extensive driving experience accumulated from her time as Rion's bodyguard, Shi drove smoothly and parked the car in the parking lot near the engineering department building.

The actions of turning off the engine, unfastening the seatbelt, then walking half a circle to the passenger side, opening the door, and holding a parasol to stand beside him were all fluid and seamless.

Judging from her posture... Amamiya knew that she was prepared to stick to him all day.

Sitting in the passenger seat, facing the girl's calm yet slightly expectant gaze from outside the car, Amamiya felt helpless.

Sigh... It really has been a while since I've spent much time with Shi.

Let's spend more time with her today...

Chapter 43 Petting a Fox... or Being Petted by a Fox?

The weather changes very quickly in late July and early August.

A seemingly endless, cloudless sky can suddenly turn into a thunderstorm with continuous rain.

As soon as he got off the bus, Amamiya noticed the change in the weather.

'It really is... 'the weather isn't cooperating.'

I sighed to myself, because today was a busy and demanding day, and I also had to take time to be with the girl beside me, who had a calm expression but was inwardly resentful because she hadn't been with me in a long time...

Amamiya really didn't have much of a chance to stop and rest, or even take a moment to reflect.

Accompanied by Shi, who was dressed as a bunny girl and whose appearance and attire were extremely 'eye-catching' for a thousand years and attracted a high rate of attention, Amamiya headed straight for the engineering department's office building.

Because her bunny girl/maid outfit was too eye-catching and could easily cause controversy among the students, Amamiya tried to choose routes where members usually interacted less.

After arriving at their destination—Yuriko's gun workshop—Toki consciously stopped at the door to ensure the secrecy of the meeting and prepared to 'wait outside'.

After patting his head and saying goodbye to his sensible little self for the time being, Amamiya took out the "Gunsmith Shop Key" given to him by Yuriko and swiped it to unlock the electronic lock.

Yuriko gave this key mainly to make it easier to find people—of course, even if the person hasn't been found, people can come here to see if they have anything useful for other reasons, such as temporary weapon or accessory needs.

As for the workshop itself inside... that belongs to the 'private domain'.

Even though they have a good relationship now, Amamiya still doesn't have the permission to enter whenever Yuriko isn't around.

Yuriko is there, of course.

However, unlike Amamiya's prediction, she did not have to activate 'Working Fox' mode for some reason.

As Amamiya pushed open the door, she was met with a gaze that had followed the sound of the door opening.

The old-fashioned "gun workshop" with its dim lighting and John Wick-like style is gone. The entire front hall of the gun workshop has been completely transformed, becoming very lively and livable.

A lamp was lit on the cabinet near the sofa. The black-haired, fox-eared girl, who had just sat up from the sofa, was lying on her side on the sofa by the window, with the warm light of the lamp shining behind her.

Her style of dress was almost identical to the norm: a classic style jacket half-off, with tactical shoulder straps outlining her tight and attractive cleavage; and a pleated skirt that, while relatively long for a student, was worn high-waisted.

Part of her thighs were covered by the skirt, but outlined by black pantyhose, revealing their firm and delicate shape, exuding a subtle and just-right beauty.

Without the front tactical camisole and bulletproof vest, Yuriko's mature figure, which is still a bit far from being overly mature but is already just right, is unintentionally highlighted even without deliberately posing.

"Sensei..."

Yuriko's voice wasn't as energetic as usual. After shifting slightly, she barely managed to lift her tail and pat the sofa with it, greeting the sofa while also inviting it to "find a place to sit."

"Happy summer vacation... It's rare for you to come here at this time."

It's clear that... Yuriko has entered the 'dried-up fox' state.

However... even in her 'dried-up fox' state, Yuriko did not completely let her guard down—in this state, she could enter full alert at any time, ready to handle temporary requests or unexpected events.

Is Yuriko's naturally 'dried fish' style becoming more and more obvious?

The girl's natural demeanor was... well, it wasn't exactly the same as when they first met Amamiya, but at least it was a noticeable change.

After 'entertaining' her, Yuriko, still in her 'dried-up fox' state, naturally pulled her legs together to the side of the sofa—the meaning was obvious.

You can sit here.

Amamiya sat down and then let Yuriko rest her legs on his knees.

"It's rare to see Yuriko in this state."

Stroking the girl's naturally hanging feet, which felt like white chocolate, the arches of her feet were gracefully curved due to their natural relaxation.

"Yes, it's rare to see someone in such a state."

Her breathing became slightly longer, a light, tingling sensation, as if she were being 'electrified,' which warmed Yuriko's voice considerably.

"After all, summer vacation only comes once a year."

"And opportunities like this, where there's nothing to do and you can stay home and rest, are even rarer and more precious."