Stealing Spree

Chapter 2065: Before the match

While Akane and Fuyu were taking a quick shower to wash off the sweat in their bodies, I used my free time to send my morning greeting to my girls.

Most of them were still in bed while some were already on their way to school.

Given that some of them wanted to see me first thing in the morning, I videocalled them one by one. Most of those who answered only greeted me back before going back to sleep for 5 more minutes or they noticed they didnʼt look great in the camera. Foolish girls, as if I will mind if theyʼre drooling in their sleep or their eyes were murky from dried tears.

Nevertheless, I also got interesting reactions from some of them.

On top of the list was Satsuki. Sheʼs still as grumpy as last night but after I teased her until her drowsiness disappeared, the girl scowled close to the camera before telling me to hurry up and come to school so she can get back at me. Mhm. Sheʼs missing me so much she canʼt wait to get her hands on me again.

Then thereʼs Nami whose background wasnʼt the bed but their kitchen.

Sheʼs wearing an apron as she prepares her breakfast. She also declared that she was going to try her hand at making me a lunchbox. In the background, I was catching a glimpse of her mother shadowing her every movement.

Since sheʼs still a newbie in the kitchen battlefield, Auntie Kasumi is there to guide her and prevent anything from being burnt.

That girl... Sheʼs also entering her wife training arc, huh? I canʼt wait to taste what she made. Looks like my lunch will be packed again. Yayoi-san will also make one for me, after all.

When I called Kana, she was already on her way to the bus stop. The cute and shy girl is going to school early to work on editing her novel.

The final result has yet to come out but an editor whoʼs also one of the judges from the contest and picked her novel to be something worthy of publication reached out to her. She suggested the parts that Kana can still improve on.

With another boost of enthusiasm from that, Kana was going to employ the help of Rumi, Otsuka-senpai, Rae, Hana, and Aya. I checked and theyʼre also about to go to school. Even Otsuka-senpai was surprised at me contacting her on my initiative.

Also, even though Aya was part of the Book Club, itʼs not much trouble anymore to bring her to our club. I mean, I was also a mainstay in the Book Club at this point.

Uh... Noticing that she left me out on being a helper, I tried acting pitiful, asking her why she skipped asking me for help.

Kanaʼs response was a burst of joyful giggling as if my act was already seen through by her. She then said, ”Ruki... Isnʼt it your job to be my test reader? Iʼll look forward to your feedback when the time comes. Leave the crafting of the story to us. I think Iʼll add another character that resembles you. Heʼll be the rival detective and a future romantic interest.”

Right. I have no talent for editing or even brainstorming ideas for a novel. But that girl, sheʼs already setting up for the sequel... And on top of that, sheʼs putting in a romantic subplot. Will she be okay?

No.No. I should worry about myself instead. I still have no idea what kind of plot I will write to finish up the scenarios weʼre going to use at the Cultural Festival.

Hmm... Alright. Iʼll kneel in front of Rumi to guide me. I promised to write the scenario at her place, after all.

Anyway, on the other side, Aoi spooked me when she showed up on the screen with Ohori- senpai. Those two were already together.

Likewise, Ohori-senpai was surprised to see me. I had just heard Akane and Fuyu about to exit the bathroom so I already removed my shirt to get a quick shower as well...

Seeing me topless caused her to blush in shame and yet, she looked like she was burning my image in her head. Maybe I was just imagining that.

Aoi just laughed like a maniac before teasing me to meet them like that. The unruly girl really had a knack of making even her older friend uncomfortable.

Moving on from that, the reason theyʼre together is because of a plan Aoi crafted.

She wanted to catch a follower of that cuck bastard who kept on taking Ohori-senpaiʼs photos. Although they have yet to identify him, they already have a clue to his identity.

I told her to be careful since they could still be overpowered by a guy. But then, Aoi put on a mysterious smile as she let the camera pan out.

There, I saw the familiar car of the Kaneko Family arriving from afar.

Yeah. It was useless for me to worry.

Theyʼre not going to be alone. They managed to get Otohaʼs help. If they needed a brawn, Hitomi alone was already equivalent to five of me. Not to mention, Otoha could also bring out her shinai.

Iʼm still not confident of defeating her when sheʼs in her kendo mode.

I should pray they donʼt break bones and send someone to the hospital.

Once theyʼre done dealing with that follower... Maybe I can go in and deal the final blow to rid Ohori-senpai of any problems.

But I still dread meeting that cuck. Wonʼt he be delighted to see me standing up for the girl? Ugh.

Iʼll think about that when the time comes...

My quick shower only took a few minutes at most. Weʼre still going to sweat again, after all.

Changing was easy but faced with the two girls who waited for me outside the door of our bedroom, I couldnʼt help but take another look at myself in front of the full-body mirror.

Well, nothingʼs wrong. Although my wardrobe choice was simple, it was sporty enough not to embarrass the girls with me.

When I stepped out, I also got to take a look at them. Fuyu brought out her athletic dress. Itʼs light gray in color which somehow matched her hair. She had her hair in a ponytail and a visor to cover her eyes from the sun.

I havenʼt seen her in this attire before. She usually wore either a tank top or a fitted shirt paired with shorts, after all.

But this... She exuded way more elegance than usual. No one would object if I said sheʼs a professional tennis player.

Noticing my eyes sticking onto her, the girl fidgeted a bit before reaching for my face to lift my gaze to her. ”Iʼd appreciate it if you voiced your compliments, Ruki-kun.” She said while covering the blush on her cheeks. ”Mhm. You look terrific, Fuyu. Is this a strategy to distract me?” ”No! What are you saying?” She pouted but the blush on her face just continued to deepen.

Seeing this, Akane who was standing by her side shook her head, ”Husband, stop teasing Fuyu. What will you do if the reverse happens? Look at you...”

Akane circled around me before eventually hugging me from behind. ”See this? I canʼt help but lunge at you.”

I smacked her head lightly and pulled her back to my front. ”Yeah. Right. Thatʼs also possible. But Akane, you also look great. No. Anything you wear will look great on you.”

The girl just pulled something from her closet. Itʼs a light-green polo shirt paired with a white skirt and long socks.

With her hips getting highlighted by that skirt, her attractiveness wasnʼt any less than Fuyu.

Her hair was also done in a ponytail and she put on a red headband to keep a part of her fringes above her eyes.

Truthfully, theyʼre not wearing something really sexy but just with their faces and figures alone, itʼll be enough to stop the time for most people.

On top of that, theyʼre both physically fit that no one will doubt if they can do an extensive sport like tennis. ”Pfft. Anything looks great for you when it comes to us, husband. Donʼt fall for it, Fuyu. Start getting used to his compliments.”

Akane pulled Fuyu back to her side and the two of them walked towards the stairs.

Fuyu glanced back at me before following Akane. She probably wanted to say something but decided to hold it back for now.

Naturally, I also followed them. We picked up our rackets and tennis balls from the mini- gym, got the water containers, and carried the small bag filled with sandwiches made from our leftovers.

Once thatʼs done, the three of us left the house.

Ah. Will I be able to win against both of them? Well, itʼs a challenge I have to overcome. Itʼs for Akaneʼs sake and also for Fuyuʼs enjoyment.