I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

After a long silence, Rin took off her glasses and asked softly with a serious and meticulous attitude, "Sensei... I have one last question. Are you sure... so far, you are the only one who can understand and utilize the 'other world'?"

Amamiya nodded confidently and replied, "Don't worry, Rin, I will use this power carefully and keep an eye on those who are 'scheming' against this other world and trying to overturn reality with it."

"...?"

Rin was slightly surprised, feeling that Sensei's words had a deeper meaning, as if there was a story behind them...

Amamiya shrugged and calmly continued, "In the world outside of Giwatos, I've seen more than one guy who uses 'any means necessary to achieve his goals in another world,' and I've woken more than one up."

cold:"……"

"Is it even possible to repent about 'minor figures,' 'small people,' and 'small groups'?"

"If desire can be stolen, can other more abstract and specific concepts like 'fatigue' also be stolen?"

In response to Rin's seemingly pointed curiosity, Amamiya replied straightforwardly: "First of all... whether you're a 'minor character' or a 'major character,' you can repent through another world. It's just that major characters have their own palaces, while minor characters are in the space of impressions."

"Secondly, these kinds of 'abstract concepts' can indeed be stolen... However, compared to evil desires, stealing these strange 'concepts' is actually very difficult and not worth doing."

Rin's brows relaxed slightly.

"In that case... could Sensei steal away the 'weariness' in my heart? Even if it's just temporarily..."

"The Federal Student Association is currently dealing with far too many complicated matters..."

The girl, her index fingers lightly tapping together and her cheeks slightly flushed, tentatively extended an invitation, looking a little guilty.

In just two sentences, Amamiya saw a cute side of this seemingly 'perfect,' 'strict,' 'cold,' and 'intellectual' advisor that was relatively difficult for outsiders to see.

It seems that even someone like Rin is not immune to the troubles that come with this age.

After all… Rin already knew that to steal someone's heart, it was necessary to 'send a warning message' and enter the other person's 'inner world'…

Clearly, she was a little afraid that some of her little secrets would be seen by others... but it seemed that 'clearing away fatigue' was more important to her.

"Although it's possible... I don't intend to accept Rin's invitation."

Amamiya shook his head with amusement and formally refused, saying, "Rin, I can understand your hardships and difficulties... and it is indeed possible to steal the abstract concepts of 'hardship' or 'exhaustion,' but unlike stealing desires, simply stealing these temporary concepts is nothing more than a futile action."

"The reason you feel tired may be related to your peculiar 'style'. If it's just about stealing desires, then it's nothing more than 'giving a man a fish'. But as the saying goes, 'give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.'"

"If we want to solve Rin's accumulated fatigue once and for all... perhaps I can try to do it in other ways."

"For example... if Rin has time, she can come to me for regular psychological counseling?"

Rin was not disappointed that Amamiya refused to 'steal her fatigue,' but instead, she was somewhat surprised to notice other things.

"Sensei...you also offer psychological counseling?"

“Yes.” Amamiya nodded seriously. “I used to study ‘special psychological counseling’ and ‘methods of mental training’ with a psychologist named Maruki Takuto.”

"..."

Rin seemed to be hesitating.

"...I understand. I'll try it with Sensei when I have time in the future."

[...My bond with Rin has deepened.]

Cooperative status has been improved!

【Nanagashi Rin (Advisor) ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

[Assistant's Profile: Rin, the current acting president of the Federation Student Council, has taken on many duties that should have been handled by the student council president. She seems to be experiencing some inner turmoil and other emotions… To alleviate her unusual feelings, I've decided to temporarily act as her 'psychological counselor' and provide her with counseling.]

"Is this level of understanding enough regarding the 'temple'?"

"Yes, this level is fine."

Rin sighed subtly, then emphasized again: "The Federation Student Council only needs to understand this much."

...Is this a veiled indication that the Federal Student Union cannot be completely trusted?

Amamiya nodded silently.

"Is there anything else Rin needs to explain?"

Rin smiled again, but this smile inexplicably sent a chill down one's spine.

"Hopefully Sensei can handle... all the paperwork coming up."

Chapter Twenty-Two: The President's 'Feeling of Being the First Wife'

With Rin's 'meaningful' blessing in mind, Amamiya sighed and left the Federation Student Council building.

"Will the paperwork become increasingly complicated in the future...?"

I should be able to handle it.

As Amamiya pondered this, she glanced at the setting sun hanging low in the sky at dusk.

"We still have a little bit of time left for the event today, so let's see if there's anyone we can help develop a bond with..."

After boarding the train following Alona's navigation instructions, Amamiya took out her phone to check messages.

The afternoon, nearing evening, is roughly the same free time as students' 'after school' time—during which most assistants seem to have finished their work or temporarily dealt with their various tasks.

As expected... Amamiya's phone was bombarded with new messages and friend requests once again.

Considering his current situation, Amamiya did not arbitrarily add unfamiliar IDs that had obtained his friend accounts through other means. Instead, he checked to see if there were any IDs he recognized.

[Ayako Tenami sent a friend request (via a friend card forwarded by Chinatsu Himiya)]

……

[Silver Mirror Iori sent a friend request (via a friend card forwarded by Sorasaki Hina)]

……

After seeing these friend requests that were "forwarded by other people she knew," Amamiya accepted them after only a moment's thought.

There were more than a dozen of these 'friend requests'—almost every academy had them.

Amamiya even saw that the friend card forwarded by Hanayo had been added by... students from the Valkyrie Police Academy.

"Yanagi Tailblade, and he even has the certification of [Valkyrie Police Chief]... Shouldn't he be considered a special symbol of the 'police force' within Giwatos?"

Seeing the contact information of these newly acquired helpers, Amamiya even felt a sense of urgency, as if people from all over the world were drawn to him by his reputation.

In other words, he solved the crisis in Abydos in an unbelievable way, which is why so many potential helpers, whom he had little opportunity to contact before, came to him through introductions from others.

'It feels like... 'Through plot development, the Phantom Thieves' reputation has been enhanced, thus attracting the attention of more accomplices.'

After accepting the dozen or so friend requests from various colleges, Amamiya began to read through the messages sent by the people helping her.

[Yuka: Sensei, do you know about the game development club at Millennium Academy...?]

'...'

[Saori: Sensei, there's something I want to talk about...]

'...'

【Jing: The phantom thief who blends into the night... On this unbearably lonely night, wouldn't you need someone to accompany you...?】

'...'

[Aru: Regarding the handling of the Gehenna students who are involved in the black market...]

'...'

[Xiaoyu: Do you have time to talk about Sensei's voice?]

'...'

[Ye Zhu: Can we talk about the helmet group issue that Sensei recently handled...?]

'...'

[Hana: I'd like to discuss the 'heart-stealing' issue further with Sensei... Do you have time?]

'...'

[Yako: Regarding the Chairman's question...]

'...'

[Iori: Excuse me. Sensei, I heard that in the recent operation, Sensei provided us with some kind of secret assistance...]

Another long list of people invited to help...

Recalling the days when she had to manage her time every day, Amamiya pondered who she should deepen her bond with.

Considering that Xia Lai will soon be handling various official documents from the academy, she should first choose someone who is involved in 'document processing' to assist her and deepen her relationship with them...

Alternatively, getting in touch with Jing seems like a good option as well.

Amamiya always felt that she and this 'unpredictable phantom thief girl' might have some common ground.

However, she mentioned in her message that she would be free in the evening... So perhaps, the invitation from her could be handled during the evening?

So, does this mean I've started to get to know people who are "mostly active in the evening" and whose "relationships can only be deepened in the evening"?

After lingering on the message from Hanaya for a brief moment, Amamiya chose to temporarily block it.

Hmm... without a doubt, the message from Hanaya is most likely an attempt to understand Amamiya's incomprehensible 'heart-stealing method' and to find a way to achieve her goal using the other world.

Who will I spend today with...?

After lingering on these invitations for a moment, Amamiya suddenly realized that a ray of dawn was falling behind him, while at the same time, a wisp of dusk was rising in front of him.

'...'

This spectacular sight of dawn and dusk intertwining made Amamiya squint slightly, immediately putting away her chaotic little thoughts.

He pulled a tarot card symbolizing the "Federal Student Council President" from his underwear collar.

Immediately, clusters of eerie blue flames began to emerge from the tarot card.

The wisps of flame grew stronger and stronger, eventually coalescing into a fragile girl with long, straight blue hair and sea-blue eyes, sitting in a carriage bathed in the twilight, so delicate that she seemed on the verge of disappearing at any moment.

"We meet again, My Trickst."

The girl's smile was gentle, giving people a sense of warmth and intimacy, like a gentle spring breeze, but also a sense of detachment that seemed forever untouchable.

"you……"

After a brief silence, the girl who called herself the president of the Federation Student Council opened her mouth and sighed softly: "...You resolved this crisis in a strange way that no one could understand."

"Truly worthy of the title 'My Trickst,' always so 'unexpected.'"

“That day… everything you said when you faced the consciousness of the members of the Mystic Arts in that other world, and the beliefs you held at that time… I truly experienced them all.”

"If this is your observation of the world, and your response..."

"Then, in accordance with the agreement, I should also provide more assistance for the 'future'."

"If possible... continue the 'deception.' Use your 'deceitful' methods and techniques to find the most perfect ending..."

[...I sensed the trust from the president of the Federation Student Council.]

Cooperative status has been improved!

[Assistance Rating: ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆]

[★2 Ability Unlocked!]

【★2 Ability - Adversity Deception】

[Adversity Scam: You are a "deceptive con artist" who can turn adversity around without any certification. Your struggle against adversity, your rebellion against injustice... everything about you is always so novel, so dazzling.]

[Enhance the 'item effects' of various items. Increase the favorability bonus of gifts. Further strengthen the 'déjà vu' effect.]

[Assistant's Profile: A mysterious girl who claims to be the president of the Federation Student Council. After I successfully resolved Abydos's difficulties, she seemed to look at me with new respect, and there seemed to be a subtle sense of expectation... What exactly is she expecting?]

After casting a gentle gaze at Amamiya that seemed to melt one's heart like honey, the girl stood up. With this movement, her already ethereal figure shattered into glittering fragments, as if a mirror had been broken.

'My Trickst'...'

Her whispered words still lingered in the air.

'I will be waiting for you at the end of the story... to make that choice...'