Stealing Spree

Chapter 2330: Waiting for me?

After we finished our lunch, my girls from the same class hadnʼt returned to our classroom yet. They decided to wait for the time in that clubroom before changing into our school swimsuits for the upcoming swimming class.

Naturally, I couldnʼt stick around with them since I still needed to go to the Administration Building to report and maybe question Hayashi-sensei about the workshop and then check on my lovely teachers. I promised to return though so... they might wait for me before changing to it. That way, Iʼd get the full experience.

I stood up, adjusting my uniform before glancing at the girls who were already discussing their plans for the rest of the day.

The atmosphere in the clubroom was as lively as ever, with laughter and chatter filling the space.

Aya waved at me with a shy smile as I prepared to leave.

”Iʼll be back soon, so donʼt cause too much trouble,” I teasingly said, gathering the attention of everyone.

That earned me a playful scoff from Nami, who was lounging comfortably on one of the chairs.

”Arenʼt you the one who we should warn, Ruu? Your trips to the Administration Building are always eventful,” Nami grinned mischievously, her eyes showing the same sparkle that seemed to say she was well aware that I wasnʼt just reporting there.

”Donʼt take too long, shameless idiot,” Sattsuki said as she picked up her swimsuit and dangled it in front of me, ”I wonʼt wear this without you.”

”Girl, stop giving me a reason to rush back here. What will I do if I forget my report?” I said before walking over to them.

Understanding what I was going to the girls, they waited for me to approach them before jumping in my arms or outright pulling my head down for a kiss.

After satisfying them, I walked to the door and glanced back at them one more time before stepping out, promising my swift return.

Perhaps if I didnʼt do that, one or two of them would be following me outside, bringing me to the other empty clubroom where weʼd do more than just a kiss.

As I started making my way to the Administration Building, I pulled out my phone to call Akane and the girls from the other school, checking on them as they were also spending their lunch break together.

”Husband, come and pick me up. I miss you...”

As always, Akaneʼs quirk was in full swing. Fuyu, who was taking care of her, looked a little exhausted from her constant complaints of missing me. Even if Eri and Futaba were also helping out, Akane was really a handful.

I could only apologize to them for the trouble while pampering Akane through the screen. Thereʼs still half a day before school ends, they still had to suffer for that long. I promised to buy them a cake or a dessert of their choice which once again made Futaba work up because of her aversion to sugar intake.

Fuyu and Eri loved it though. I was told to bring home a banana split and a cheesecake... Where should I get those? Hopefully, our local pastry shop would still have a cheesecake.

As for the banana split... I guess Iʼll have to make it myself. We still have ice cream in the fridge. There should be fresh bananas at the supermarket, if not, at the convenience store.

In any case, that meant all three of them would be visiting later after school. Ah. No. Futaba was still a question mark but if she shows up, Iʼll have a great time teasing her with sweets.

... Wait. I promised her I wonʼt do it anymore but ugh... the urge was just too much. She better hope I get distracted enough by the other three.

When I arrived at the Administration Building, Hayashi-sensei was already waiting outside, her arms crossed over her chest, tapping her foot impatiently. She had her glasses on which she wore whenever she was serious, or in this case, annoyed.

This was new though. Why was she waiting for me at the entrance? Was she not afraid to be found out as our schoolʼs Director anymore?

Seeing Hayashi-sensei waiting at the entrance with her signature glasses and the stern expression that could make even the boldest of delinquents reconsider their life choices, I felt a twinge of appreciation.

Well, this was her being so dedicated to our meetings no?

”Sensei,” I greeted with a respectful bow and a genuine smile that I usually only show my girls, ”I wasnʼt expecting to see you here. Is there something important that you have to wait for me here?”𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Her eyes narrowed a little as she let out a silent sigh. Following that, she glared at me as she replied, ”No. Iʼm not here for you, shameless brat. I went to the faculty room and I thought itʼs about time you show up so...”

Ah. So thatʼs the excuse sheʼs going to use, huh? She couldnʼt openly admit that she was really waiting for me here.

”... Additionally, I have to ensure youʼre not going to create ʼaccidentsʼ on the way.” ”Accidents?” I tilted my head, feigning innocence though I knew exactly what she meant. My ʼincidentsʼ often had a way of snowballing into full-blown spectacles but why was she concerned about that though? Itʼs not as if sheʼs the one going to be in trouble.

”Donʼt play coy, brat. Youʼre the Disciplinary Officer now. Youʼre closely related to the Student Council. Start caring about your reputation,” She sternly said, adjusting her glasses as she beckoned me to follow her upstairs. She put her hands in the pockets of her lab coat and started moving. Her long strides and confident posture made it clear she wasnʼt in the mood for any retort from me. Or maybe she was simply escaping, who knows?

”Yes, maʼam,” I said, falling into step behind her, though I couldnʼt resist adding, ”But you make it sound like itʼs all my fault. Iʼm not the one who initiates these things most of the time.”

Hayashi-sensei stopped abruptly, spinning on her heel to face me, her eyebrow raised in a skeptical arch. ”Most of the time?”

I chuckled nervously. ”Alright, maybe itʼs fifty-fifty.”

She sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose as if summoning the patience of a saint. ”Onoda- kun, just... keep your antics to a minimum. Youʼre lucky youʼre competent enough to make up for your... other tendencies.”

I nodded, appreciating her roundabout compliment. ”Iʼll do my best, Sensei. You know I only want nothing but to be of help to you.”

”Who are you kidding, brat?” She exhaustedly retorted but a shadow of a smile slowly crept on her face. She quickly turned around to hide it though.

Watching her back as she ascended the stairs, I could only shake my head while silently muttering to myself, ”Mhm. Iʼm also looking forward to our time, sensei.”