Stealing Spree

Chapter 1167: Ishida-senpai’s Declaration

Disregarding the fact that this girl fell into this hole because of her own actions as well as finding me scary, it’s a little baffling how Watanabe wanted me to help motivate her friend.         

Tell me, is she fine in the head? Won’t it be equivalent to delivering a lamb to the slaughter?     

Though I never met her friend yet and perhaps, I wouldn’t necessarily have to right away, I tried telling her that logic.     

However, Watanabe gave a simple reason why she’s 100% certain that I will be able to motivate her friend. Apparently, her friend was one of those students who noticed my transformation from being an unremarkable student to a popular one. In short, her friend admires me.     

Unfortunately, that admiration wasn’t enough to completely motivate her to strive. She remained rather goalless. For her, going to school was just a duty she had to fulfill for her parents.     

It’s a wonder how she became Watanabe’s friend though.     

In any case, that’s all the girl told me about her. And that’s also where our conversation ended. I didn’t pry too much about her identity or whether I should meet her right away or not.     

Watanabe also wouldn’t join the club right away. And according to her, it was at Shizu’s discretion when it would be.     

Since I already did what I planned to do and heard the missing pieces from the current situation, there’s nothing else to discuss.     

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Because the next door was only a few steps away, I didn’t think too much about whether someone would see us going out of the room together.     

But I guess, that was careless of me. Right as soon as we stepped out of the room, Watanabe’s boyfriend appeared from the direction of the stairs.     

Watanabe didn’t notice him right away. Perhaps it’s because her head was still revolving around what we talked about.     

On the other hand, I fully captured the way he looked at us in utter confusion. And upon realizing that we had just left my office, his expression twisted in jealousy.     

I thought he would rage like a certain dog vice president but all he did was close our distance in heavy steps. His eyes focused on Watanabe, most likely hoping that she was a different girl.     

But because of her loud, heavy footsteps, Watanabe noticed him approaching, she turned around and saw Masato-senpai.     

Nonetheless, with a clear conscience, Watanabe greeted him warmly and with an obvious hint of affection, “Ma-kun. You’re back!”     

Upon hearing his girl’s sweet-sounding voice, the guy stopped in his tracks and his twisted expression instantly relaxed.     

He ignored and walked past me, reaching Watanabe in just a few seconds before replying, “Yeah. I finished it right away. Did something happen?”     

Compared to the last time when he immediately looked rather insecure, this guy was now being careful with his words.     

Watching that from the side was rather amusing. Watanabe straightened his attitude up, I guess?     

“Uh. Nothing important. Onoda-kun and I just had a little chat.”     

“Oh. I see. About what?”     

“Work? President assigned me to help him with something.”     

Watanabe skillfully answered those and from the tone of her voice that remained rather cheerful, the girl had a great acting skill. While she didn’t tell him specifically, she provided enough information that would normally convince someone.         

Masato-senpai had the right to press on and get specific details but considering the change in his behavior this time, he most likely won’t. Or even if he wanted to, he didn’t want to come off like he was suspecting his girlfriend.     

And that’s exactly what happened.     

He accepted that answer from Watanabe. Following that, he glanced at me and nodded rather apologetically. Taking Watanabe’s hand in his, they walked to the Student Council Room together.     

In the end, despite what he showed earlier, the guy chose to trust his girl.     

Nothing happened anyway. And Watanabe was kinda keen on protecting him from being involved as well. She’d probably need to lie to him soon enough just to keep it that way.     

Anyway, since we all have the same destination, I didn’t linger there and followed them into the room.     

And with Masata entering the scene, I held off informing Shizu of the result of my talk with Watanabe. That could be done later.     

Instead, I picked up Ishida-senpai and excused ourselves in the room.     

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Using the excuse of checking out the room once more, we didn’t immediately return to the Literature Club. Furthermore, Ishida-senpai also brought up our talk before coming to the Student Council, to rest somewhere we could be alone.     

I brought chairs from another room so… we wouldn’t spend our time there sitting on the ground or standing for too long.     

Once we settled down on it, Ishida-senpai opened up a topic.     

“Looks like you’re even more intimate with the President than I had thought, Onoda-kun.” With a smirk, the girl leered at me as she tried to fish for my reaction.     

Right. Before coming there, she had no idea that I have that kind of relationship with Shizu. But halfway through her conversation with her, she probably realized it. Nonetheless, instead of asking me about it right away, she held it back until this moment.     

“Yeah. She’s the same as you, Kana, and Rae. I love her just as much.” I answered right away without having second thoughts.     

I mean, if she would eventually accept our situation, she’s bound to know everyone else. There’s no point hiding them from her.     

“Really… How did I get involved with a guy like you?” Ishida-senpai looked like she was about to sigh but held it back. She stared straight into my eyes.     

Looking at how shaky it was, she’s really trying to come to terms with our situation. But trying and accepting were different. She’s still not at that point.     

“I warned you, senpai. Many times, even.”     

Ishida-senpai laughed upon hearing that but at the same time, she showed a rather bitter smile. She accepted that it was a foolish decision on her part. “Ugh. You’re right. I never listened to you on that part, huh? So, this is on me. If we are to continue… I have to accept that in your eyes, there won’t be just me.”     

“Unfortunately, that’s what is going to happen.” I didn’t deny or give her some other lighter alternative. “Know that, I won’t stop senpai if you decide to turn away after this.”     

“Idiot. I’d like it more for you to stop me if I ever tried to turn away.”     

After saying that, Ishida-senpai stood up from her seat. Copying what Shizu did earlier, she hooked her arm on my nape before sitting on my lap.     

She then used my shoulder to rest her head on as she continued, “I’m jealous of her, Onoda-kun. Do you think I will still turn away after feeling like this?”         

Ishida-senpai pressed a finger on my chest before also going to the top button. As soon as she opened it up, the girl boldly slipped her hand inside, feeling me up.     

Again, she copied what she saw from Shizu… This girl, is she going to be like this every time she’s jealous?     

“Yeah, I don’t think so… You won’t be this close to me otherwise,” I answered her question before looking down to meet her gaze.     

As though she expected this, Ishida-senpai’s lips drew an arc, “Un. I think I will have to apologize to Kana. I’m going to take the same stance as President Asakura. When the time comes… I will make you mine alone.”     

Right after declaring that, Ishida-senpai raised her head, catching my lips. And while using the arm that was hooked around me, she pressed on the back of my head, preventing me from pulling away.     

Although I wouldn’t really do that, Ishida-senpai’s actions clearly conveyed her message. She’s also going all in.     

What should I do then? That shouldn’t be asked at all.     

Reciprocate her feelings and make her feel really special.