I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"As expected of the Cat of Calamity... to be able to say such things so calmly."

"...?"

"I was wrong."

There's not much to say about the processing.

As Kazusa said...

Even between a powerful insignificant figure in the Impression Space and a weak master of the Palace... there is an insurmountable chasm between them.

After the girls were seated and settled in the car, Amamiya accelerated with nitrous oxide and drove into the 'Candy House' amidst the girls' gasps of surprise and delight, effectively neutralizing at least half of the shadows inside.

Then... without Amamiya even needing to activate his Persona ability, the girls from the dessert club quickly got off the bus and, while the Shadows were still dizzy from the damage, launched a quick follow-up attack.

Things were simpler than expected... By the time those shadows broke free of their shells and revealed their 'true forms,' their strength had already been largely depleted.

The battle began quickly and ended even faster.

After a quick and efficient battle, the girls from the dessert club began cleaning up the battlefield.

Amamiya got out of the car and leaned against the sports car door, watching them move back and forth across the battlefield, occasionally picking up various valuable loot left behind by the shadows.

Among the members of the dessert club, Xia is the only one who is quite special.

She searched around and soon retrieved two cake boxes that looked like they contained cakes or some other desserts from a counter that hadn't been smashed by the supercar.

"What a strange experience in another world..."

"Although I did see some... very strange things."

"But the filth and evil of another world cannot bring me joy..."

Approaching Amamiya, the pink-haired girl tilted her head up and gave him a bright, clean smile, while raising her hand to hand him a cake box.

"However... I still want to thank Sensei for giving the confectionery department such a 'special' experience."

【…】

My bond with Xia has deepened...

【Yuzu Natsu (Pope) ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】

Chapter Ten: The Taro-Flavored Child Makes His Appearance...?

"Thus……"

The warm glow and aroma emanating from the oven filled the air. The black-haired beauty, sitting gracefully on the sofa with her hands flat on her thighs, exuded a sense of longing, as if to say, "Sensei can do everything!"

"...The 'feeding cake' prepared for You is now ready."

After placing the baked cake in a gift box, Amamiya casually responded to Hinata's words.

It has to be said that... apart from the unusable category of secret treasures, almost all the other materials dropped from the other world are extremely useful.

Whether it's used as consumables, as supplies for safe houses, as consumable items in combat, or as consumable items in special circumstances... it's all the same.

The cake base obtained from the 'candy house' in another world, Yue-Yi-Er-V (six) t I3 six, has extraordinary potential.

With a little processing, it becomes a delicious treat that makes dessert lovers' mouths water and leaves a lingering fragrance.

"Sensei, could you..."

The pink-haired girl leaned close to the cake box, gently twitching her delicate nose, and pleaded with obvious delight, "Just one more bite, please..."

"I really feel like I'm being scratched all over by a black cat of calamity without Sensei's cake... Waaah!"

How could this cause withdrawal symptoms...?

Amamiya's face darkened. He thought to himself that he had tasted this "otherworld cake" himself. He hadn't used any extraordinary techniques like "glowing cuisine" from outside of Giwatos when he made it. At most, he had only used Kaede's "chef's heart". It shouldn't have gone to this extent, right?

Also... what exactly is the meaning of the name "Calamity Black Cat"?

Why does Kazusa always show an angry and irritable expression whenever Xia mentions it?

Is it some kind of derogatory nickname?

Amamiya, who is well-versed in multiple mythologies due to his Persona, certainly knew this name.

The "ominous black cat" from the Arthurian legend.

Amamiya didn't dwell on the subtle form of address for the moment. Instead, he seriously grabbed her unclean little hand, blocking Kazusa's 'angry' attack, and shook his head at Natsumi's reckless words.

Even the best desserts should be enjoyed in moderation...

Turning to the other three 'dessert lovers' who looked satisfied but still wanted more, Amamiya raised her voice slightly: "...You all understand this, right?"

【~???~】(Aili)

"Yes, Sensei is right. After all, it's really a bit much to have kept you busy for so long..."

"...Anyway, I'll trouble you, Sensei," she said, turning to Hinata, "and the nuns'... Hinata-kun."

'I'll trouble Sensei this time; I'll figure out how to make it up to them myself later...'

With this thought in mind, Ellie made her decision in secret.

"Um, Sensei, how about I handle the gift box..."

Amamiya also stopped Hinata, who was about to get up to help get the cake box.

Even with his apron still on, he still exuded a certain 'majesty beneath the kitchen'.

"I'll do it."

Hinata pouted and lowered her head in disappointment.

Although I feel like there's nothing wrong, I just have this feeling that 'I've always felt like I can't do anything right'...

"Ah...that."

Ellie's eyes flickered, realizing something.

She quickly exchanged glances with the members of the dessert club, and then took the initiative to move closer to Amamiya.

"Although I don't know what Sensei will be doing next, there will probably be quite a few places to visit... Considering that it's not very convenient for you and Hinata to carry cakes, so..."

"To thank you for tolerating our unreasonable request, Sensei, I'll take care of this cake from now on."

"To prevent some strange..."

Before Ellie could finish speaking, a loud banging came from outside the dessert club's door.

Kazusa's expression changed slightly. As she picked up the gun leaning against the side, she quickly turned to Amamiya and instructed, "Sensei, things might get a little unsettled in the confectionery department, so you'd better leave through the back door as soon as possible..."

"Calamity Black Cat!! Open the door and accept my challenge, Reisa Uzawa!!"

Kazusa gritted her teeth and walked heavily toward the door with a dark expression—clearly, she was prepared to have a confrontation with the person knocking on the door.

"Ha...what a hassle."

"Huh? What exactly... happened?"

Seeing that the dessert club members didn't react to the 'knocking on the door and challenging' as if they were indifferent, Hinata blinked, looking quite bewildered.

"It's a bit hard to explain in detail..."

Airi chuckled awkwardly and quickly made a gesture to Amamiya and Hinata.

"To protect the freshly baked cake, Sensei, you'd better leave with me from here..."

Amamiya followed Airi's lead without hesitation.

Hinata glanced back at Konami and Natsumi, who showed no obvious reaction and went about their business as usual.

Seeing their nonchalant attitude, Hinata felt a growing sense of unease.

But despite his worries... Hinata understood that, given his own predicament, it was better to worry about himself first.

She looked away and turned to follow.

The shouts outside the door, interspersed with self-introductions, were so loud they were almost audible, and the feeling of their impact was still clear even after walking a distance along the street.

Hmm... seems like a very energetic child?

Gradually, Amamiya heard a very loud gunshot.

Kazusa had previously mentioned 'Reisa Uzawa' via MomoTalk messages; so that's what she was like...

While pondering this, Amamiya noticed Hinata's curiosity and casually asked Airi a question.

"That child named Reisa Uzawa... has she always been like this?"

"Ah, hahaha... um, how should I put it..."

When asked, Ellie gave a dry laugh, whether out of shyness or simply because she didn't know where to begin.

"Reisa-chan is a member of the Trinity Self-Defense Force..."

"It seems like they know about Kazusa-chan's past, or maybe for some other reason, they keep bothering her..."

"She's always talking about 'challenges' and things like that, and she'll also mention Kazusa-chan's past... although Kazusa-chan always stops her with a stern rebuke."

“Then…then…um,” Airi hesitated for a moment before continuing, “Xia…the way she calls Kazusa-chan, it seems like she learned it from…that?”

Amamiya listened with slight surprise.

'Carelessly picking up someone's scar in public' and even challenging them... This kind of behavior has a unique feel to 'the protagonist's bad friend', which is very lacking in emotional intelligence, typical of fantasy worlds.

If they're not considered "bad friends," then they're classic "villains" who dance on landmines and precisely step on them.

Judging from the current situation, this personality... is actually not very likable.

However, seeing Airi's hesitant and secretive expression, Amamiya knew that there might be more to the story.

However, now is clearly not the time to ask.

"Ling Sha, that child..."

After carefully considering his words, Amamiya stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "...It deserves special attention."

【~???~】(Aili)

【~??~】（Hinata）

"It would be good if Sensei had such an idea."

As Ellie walked along carrying the cake, she suddenly seemed to realize something.

"...By the way, I still don't know where Sensei is going...?"

"Next, we need to search..."

Based on the principle of 'more people, more effort', Hinata will explain what he will do next.

However, as soon as she opened her mouth, a loud buzzing sound spread from afar, and a flash of intense light was unusually bright and dazzling.

"Woo..."

Hikari instinctively tried to shield herself, but Amamiya had already stepped in front of her and Airi.

Raul's red magic cloak flashed by, blocking the high-frequency sound waves and bright light that were about to hit him.

"...The sound of gunfire?!"

Although they didn't directly experience the visual and auditory impact of the 'flashbang,' Hinata was still somewhat shaken—after all, they were carrying 'valuables' that couldn't be lost.

As she hesitated, Amamiya, who was standing still, suddenly spoke up: "What does Hinata plan to do?"

Hinata was stunned: "Huh?"

Why is Sensei asking me this?

Wasn't it all because I followed Sense2286 ...

Amamiya smiled gently: "Of course, it's because Hinata is the one in charge of this 'special incident,' so the choice should be left to Hinata."

【~???~】(Hinata)

After only a moment's hesitation, the girl responded with a resolute and determined tone: "Since a battle has broken out, there must be someone who is suffering... Therefore, we absolutely cannot stand idly by and do nothing about those who are in pain!"

[...I sensed Hinata's determination.]

[Coop is now unbanned!]

【Hyuga Wakaba (Chariot) ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆】