I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

Miyu's window status briefly changed to "Typing...", and Amamiya continued typing.

[Amamiya: I noticed the clothes you were wearing when you peeked out earlier. Was it the SRT Academy uniform? Are you an SRT student?]

[Amamiya: So, the culprit who's temporarily 'homeless' might be me...?]

[Amamiya: I'm very sorry, but this is a last resort. With the Federation Student Council President's 'disappearance' and SRT's disbandment, it's practically a done deal...]

[Amamiya: "The idea of ​​'turning the tide when all hope is lost, or saving a collapsing building' sounds impressive, and given my authority and position, I could certainly do it without considering the consequences, but..."]

[Amamiya: Speaking of which, do you know the Fox Squad? I recently received a request from Nico, a member of the Fox Squad. She told me that the Fox Squad is facing a very special crisis and asked me to investigate...]

[Amamiya: Can you tell me some information about the Fox Squad?]

After sending the long message one by one, Amamiya waited silently.

He watched as Miyu's status changed from "typing" to "normal," and then back to "typing," repeating this process over and over.

—I've always been typing and deleting in the chat window, and I'm currently in a state of indecision.

Ultimately, Miyu did not provide any response.

Accompanied by a soft rustling of falling leaves and a 'click' sound, she timidly clung to the edge of the trash can and slowly poked her head out.

"That, that..."

"sen, Sensei..."

The rabbit earrings swayed, and the fallen leaves on her head seemed to be stuck there, not blown away when she stood up.

Meiyou hesitated, wanting to say something but unsure how to begin.

Amamiya maintained a proper distance, his "handsome and elegant" charm radiating effortlessly.

"Senior's Aura" (Hoshino Bond) + "Like Welcoming the New Moon", "Like Bathing in the Full Moon", "Like Sculpting the Illusory Moon", "Like Awaiting the New Moon" (Ayane Bond).

Five synergy skills were unleashed at once again.

Amamiya's aura was instantly veiled by the crescent moon overhead.

"Don't rush, Miyu."

Amamiya gently comforted him, "I'm not lying at all... Nicole really did ask me to investigate. If you know Nicole, you can message her right now to confirm."

"If you want to tell me something... there's plenty of time to organize your thoughts."

Under the influence of Amamiya's 'Five Bond Skills', Miyu finally calmed down.

"We can talk as we walk..."

"Given your current situation of having nowhere to go... shall I take you back to Xialai to rest for the night?"

Chapter Twenty: A delightful journey, small and fragrant (﹃﹃?)

'Crash...'

In the star-studded Xia Lai office building, the bathroom lights were turned on after a long absence, followed by the sound of running water from the showerhead.

The frosted glass door was locked tight, and the gentle steam rising from the inside and swirling around the glass made the already low visibility even worse.

Looking at the small basket filled with Miyu's change of clothes that she had placed at the door at some point, and the SRT school uniform piled up in the basket, still covered with leaves and dirt, Amamiya felt a strange feeling, as if she were taking care of Futaba.

After sorting through the clothes that exuded the faint fragrance of a young girl's body and were probably damp and slightly sweaty from being cooped up for too long, Amamiya finally picked up the small piece of fabric with strawberry spots between her index finger and thumb, which had a cute and childlike feel.

After sorting and sending them to the laundry room, Amamiya then prepared a brand new set of clothes for Miyu.

Considering that it was unlikely that she could buy a set at the nearby shopping street at this time, Amamiya simply went all out and entered the Velvet Room. Using "Master Craftsman's Hands-on Skill" (Hibiki's Bond Skill), she made a set of clothes that fit Miyu's body shape on the spot, based on the clothes Miyu had changed out of.

With a little effort, Amamiya executed the "Moon Rabbit" (Arcane: Temperance) and wove it into a brand new set of clothes.

【Name: Guanghan Light Gauze】

[Type: Equipment/Armor]

[Skills: Moonlit Palace/Moon Concealment]

[Guanghan: Eliminates the user's weakness to ice. If there is no weakness, it is increased to 'Resistance'. If the user is already 'Resistance', it is increased to 'Nullification'. If the user is already 'Nullification', it is increased to 'Absorption'.]

[Moonlight Concealment: When the moon is visible, greatly reduces the probability of becoming a target of enemy attacks or skills. Greatly increases own evasion rate.]

[Description: The veil woven by the moon rabbit in the Moon Palace, like Cinderella's midnight magic, dissipates at sunrise. 'The moon's 'loneliness at its height' is based on its position hanging in the night sky.']

After preparing a new set of clothes for Miyu, Amamiya washed her original clothes and then went to the kitchen, which had been damaged by Kirino but was now repaired, to prepare a "Lubran's Ultimate Curry" for Miyu as dinner.

Based on his personal experience, he estimated the approximate time it would take Miyu to take a bath. During his time in Amamiya, he interrupted his control of the stove once, put on an apron and left the stove, placing the change of clothes he had prepared for Miyu in a small basket outside the bathroom.

When Amamiya finished her work, wearing heat-resistant gloves and an apron, she came from the kitchen to the living room, where Miyu was already waiting.

She changed into Amamiya's brand new clothes. The black-haired girl with rabbit ear ornaments was already sitting nervously on the living room sofa, her legs together and her hands tightly gripping the hem of her skirt in front of her thighs. She was slightly hunched over, and her cute and soft little face, like a rabbit, was full of 'anxiety'.

When Miyu saw Amamiya carrying a fragrant bowl of Leblanc's Ultimate Curry out of the kitchen, her already anxious expression gradually turned into one of panic and helplessness, as if wondering "why did this happen?"

'Huh...?'

'Why...did it turn out like this?'

'Why... did Sensei bring me into a clean and bright indoor space...?'

Why are you wearing a whole outfit with an e on it?

Why did Sensei come out of the kitchen... carrying a dinner that smelled so good she'd never smelled it before?

Small circles began to appear in her eyes. Unable to understand what was happening, Miyu experienced a brief period of 'brain overload'.

"That, that..."

She hesitated, fiddling with the hem of her skirt, as if trying to say something.

But all she received in response was Amamiya's gentle greeting and his calm, considerate gaze, which hadn't changed much.

"..."

Feeling a sudden sense of 'pressure', Miyu shrank her neck and, under Amamiya's 'gaze', slowly walked to the dining area in her cute little slippers, suppressing her nervousness as she sat down at the table.

Amamiya nodded and placed the plate full of the ultimate curry steadily in front of Miyu on the table, then thoughtfully placed the cutlery aside.

The meaning was clear: 'Let's eat something first.'

Feeling extremely uncomfortable, Miyu looked at the whole plate of curry in front of her, which looked and smelled delicious...

Then, she subtly raised her head and glanced at Amamiya, who was sitting to her side.

Her flat stomach made gurgling sounds, and at that moment, reason and consciousness began a battle between heaven and man.

'No, Miyu! This must be Sensei's conspiracy! Miyako-senpai clearly said she didn't trust Natsumi Sensei...'

'But...it smells so good...I'm so hungry...'

'I can't hold back anymore...'

'Accepting so much kindness all at once...will I end up being "eaten up" by Sensei, just like the rumors say?'

While struggling with her inner turmoil, Miyu unconsciously twitched her nose, savoring the unique hot and spicy aroma of the freshly cooked delicacy.

Finally… her expression grew increasingly serious, and with a resolute look that seemed to carry a sense of mission, she slowly picked up a spoon and scooped up a spoonful of tofu curry mixed with hot chili sauce and minced meat—

"Eat carefully, it's a little hot as it just came out of the pot."

Amamiya's timely instruction made Miyu, who was about to put the spoon in her mouth, pause for a moment.

【~???~】

'Is it only now that I've gained even a little bit of favorability...'

'It seems that getting Miyu down on her guard is no easy task.'

He also picked up a spoon, eating while observing Miyu's Amamiya. Watching Miyu's increasingly open actions, he sighed inwardly.

After eating and drinking her fill, Miyu seemed to feel a strange sense of security.

After the cordon was further relaxed, she finally managed to say all the words she had been holding back.

"Sensei, about... the SRT squad... ugh... it's just..."

Even with a prepared outline, it was still no easy task for Miyu, who is extremely socially anxious, insecure, timid, and pessimistic, to express what she wanted to say.

"...Regarding SRT, I'd like to ask..."

If we continue with this ambiguous approach, communication may become increasingly difficult...

Amamiya simply interrupted Miyu's stammering in the gentlest possible tone.

"It's about 'Nicole's request,' right?"

"……Um."

"Then I'll give you a brief overview... about the 'Fox Squad.'"

“Not long ago, Nico from the Fox Squad approached me… She asked me to look after Captain Yukino Nanado’s situation and also told me about the situation SRT will face after its disbandment.”

Amamiya embellished the story to some extent—in fact, Nico only mentioned the request to investigate Yukino's mental state and didn't mention anything about SRT at all.

"Nicole also told me that she was very concerned about the situation of one particular squad..."

Based on the information Yuriko had obtained that "the Fox Squad has been frequently visiting Rabbit Park recently," Amamiya stated a fact that was somewhat fabricated: "It's the juniors who are currently stationed at Rabbit Park, holding a demonstration..."

After Amamiya said that, Miyu clearly fell silent.

—Because the younger generation he mentioned who were 'carrying out demonstrations' clearly referred to, and only to, their Rabbit Squad.

'Such a kind and considerate Sensei unintentionally helped a "bad student" who was going to cause trouble...'

Such thoughts, and the guilt derived from them, quickly took root and spread in Miyu's mind.

"about……"

Amamiya was interrupted by the sound of the door being pushed open violently before she could finish her sentence.

With a 'bang,' the living room door was pushed open by a white-haired girl with double braids in a hurry.

After pushing open the door, she rushed in and immediately began to observe her surroundings.

"……?"

Amamiya stopped her 'fabrication' and stood up, looking at Kirino.

Why is Kirino in such a hurry to find me so late at night?

Is there something urgent?

At that time, Kirino had already located Amamiya by the smell of the food.

Upon seeing Amamiya, she seemed to breathe a slight sigh of relief. Then, she couldn't wait to run towards Amamiya.

After slamming on the brakes and saluting, she hurriedly said, "Sensei, something terrible has happened. There's something urgent I need to tell you..."

"The Valkyrie Police Station is in trouble!"

"Chief, we'd like to ask you to come over..."

Chapter Twenty-One: The Valkyrie Police Department is Full of Talent

As night deepened, the Valkyrie Police Department differed from most other colleges in Kivotos.

Perhaps due to the 'extraordinary situation' that has occurred, the lights are still on here, and people are coming and going in a hurry.

Amamiya, Miyu, and Kirino arrived at the director's office via the old iron-railed elevator. When they opened the door and saw Ye Nagisa, this 'mad dog who hates evil' was frowning deeply, holding a mug that still smelled of coffee, pacing back and forth in the room with a slightly uneasy expression.

She breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the door open and noticing Kirino and Amamiya entering.

“Sensei… thank you for responding to my requests so late at night…”

Without even putting down his coffee cup, Ye Zhu glanced quickly at Amamiya with an appreciative or grateful look before passing by.

Although she didn't say anything, Amamiya immediately understood the clear implication of 'keep up with me' from Ye Zhu's hurried movements.

Amamiya turned around to catch up with Kirino... then he realized that Kirino was still standing there dumbfounded, her beady eyes blinking blankly, as if she didn't understand what was going on at all.

Amamiya paused, feeling helpless, and then turned around to tug at Kirino, who was standing there in a daze.

"Kirino, Miyu, come with me."