Stealing Spree

Chapter 1136: Someone wants to see you

Surprisingly, the meeting which included all the members of the faculty continued until well within half of the allotted time for the 2nd period. Thanks to that, we had a great time together just being grouped up like that. And because Hina won their little game of guessing the approximate time of my return from the faculty, I played along with it and spoiled the girl until our second period teacher arrived.         

Obviously, we had to be very subtle about it since our group became the main attraction with how big it was. The only guy included in it aside from me was Sakuma who’s also somewhat invisible.     

On the other hand, Chii’s friends, An-rin and Kushii as well as Wakaba and Kashiwagi joined in the fun.     

After finishing the exercises left behind by Shio, all we did was talk about various topics but mostly gossip or something they watched and learned from somewhere.     

An-rin talked about a rumor that someone got beaten up yesterday. Obviously, even with minor or incomplete details, I could already relate it to me. Or specifically to the situation yesterday with Uchiyama’s group.     

From that, I confirmed that they kept their mouths shut about the result. But that’s only natural when not only did they fail, they even got scared of me. There were also at least three people who got hurt including Uchiyama.     

That would be shameful if they blabbed about it.     

Anyway, it’s the only topic connected to any of us. Those unaware showed great interest in that topic so we also had no choice but to act oblivious and join the discussion.     

And with the teacher’s arrival, the day passed normally again. Before I knew it, lunch break was already upon us.     

Since there’s going to be PE today, we’re going to eat at the usual place and change there as well.     

However, before I could leave the room and accompany the girls there. Someone approached me.     

It’s Fukuda and his two lackeys. While Fukuda appeared neutral, the other two glared at me with hostility.     

Let’s see… What are they on about?     

“Onoda, do you have a minute?” Fukuda said with a little reluctance. He tried to look undisturbed but with how shaky her eyes were, I could easily pick up that he approached me not because he wanted to, but because someone asked him to do so.     

“What is it?” I acted obliviously and observed the three. While Fukuda was reluctant, the other two appeared as though they were about to witness my demise. They couldn’t hold back their ugly smiles.     

Should I throw a jab or two at their faces? Uh. Not in public, I guess.     

“Someone wanted to see you,” Fukuda answered my question. This time, he looked me in the eye. From what I could see from it, he’s trying to tell me to reject but because of our differences, he can’t say so.     

Is he really a delinquent? Why is he so soft to his rival? Or is this because he wants to beat me on his own terms?     

Anyway, it’s easy to guess what this was about. But considering their differing reactions, they probably thought I’m going to be taught a lesson by someone higher than them.     

“Someone, huh? If this is about recruiting me again then drop it. I’m still uninterested.” I shook my head and continued to the door.     

However, the two lackeys blocked my path while Fukuda continued with this conversation.     

“No. It’s not about that. I was tasked by a senior to bring you to him.”     

“Oh. Is that so? Let me guess, is this senior’s name Uchiyama?” Without glancing back at Fukuda, I put on a smirk as I mentioned that name. The lackeys immediately showed surprised expressions. They hadn’t expected me to guess right.     

Really, these idiots are too easy to read.     

“You know he’s looking for you?” Fukuda fumbled with his words. He’s just the same as his lackeys.     

“I can guess the reason, yes. Lead the way then but give me a moment, I’m going to tell Chii and the others that I will be a bit late.”         

After intentionally mentioning Chii, I walked over to the girls who were also listening in from the side. Satsuki was glaring at them. Nami, on the other hand, was smiling, yet it was a cold smile as though she wouldn’t mind bloodying her hand if it meant protecting me.     

Right. These girls, even without saying anything, were worried about me again.     

Without holding back on showing a bit of intimacy, I pinched both of Satsuki and Nami’s cheeks before turning to the others and giving them a reassuring smile.     

“This will be the same as yesterday, nothing’s going to happen to me,” I said in a volume that no one else could hear apart from them. “I’ll join you soon.”     

“You’re always like this…” Satsuki said along with a click of her tongue. She then turned to the side, acting really upset.     

“Ruu, it’s not that we’re always worried about you. Don’t you think it’s only normal for us to feel like this every time you’re going to…” Nami didn’t finish her sentence but it’s already understandable.     

After her, Chii, Hina and Saki also said something similar. As for Aya, the adorable girl only reached for my hand and squeezed it before nodding supportively. It’s like saying she’s worried but at the same time, she’s confident that what I said will come true.     

“Mhm… You’re all correct but in this case, can you trust me? Worrying you is also the last thing I want to happen. That’s why when I say it’s going to be fine. Trust me that I’m saying that in full confidence.”     

“There’s no winning against this idiot…” Satsuki clicked her tongue again but this time, she turned to face me again and followed up, “I’m not worried about you, alright? I’m only thinking about the time that will be lost.”     

Sure, Miss Tsundere. If I retorted like that, I would probably see her blush again. Maybe later.     

Anyway, starting with that girl, everyone also accepted it. After a few more exchanges and a reminder to follow them soon, I watched them walk out of the room together.     

When I turned around to check on Fukuda’s group, they all wore ugly expressions. Even if they didn’t hear anything, they surely saw how intimate I am with the girls.     

“What’s wrong with your faces? Did you eat something sour?” My lips curved up into a smirk which made their faces twist into an uglier variation.     

I ignored that and walked toward them.     

Fukuda was the first to recover. Without saying anything, he started walking to lead me to where Uchiyama was waiting.     

In less than five minutes, we arrived somewhere close to where I met Nakanishi-senpai.     

There, I found the three from yesterday. The trio of dog, gorilla and the try-hard.     

Upon seeing me, they all stood at attention. Their yesterday’s arrogance and confidence were nowhere to be seen.     

In fact, I could see from their eyes some kind of admiration towards me… When Fukuda and his two lackeys noticed that, they all gaped in confusion. But before they could ask a question, they were shooed away by Uchiyama.     

Due to that, they could only walk away while still bearing that confusion on their faces. Maybe, they’re going to approach me again later to explain.     

In any case, what’s this situation? Are these three going to ask me to take them in as lackeys? What a character development…!