Stealing Spree

Chapter 2384: News and Update

Different from yesterday, the dude from the newspaper club didnʼt approach me after I separated from Akane and the others. However, he was waiting for me at the same alley that always used.

As soon as he found me approaching, he straightened up, looking like someone who had a scoop to tell me. ”Onoda. I have news for you.” He said with a grin.

I forgot his name but it didnʼt matter, I guess? Heʼs the newspaper dude. Now, heʼs also a newsbearer. What the hell is this guy? ”What is it?” ”Look...” Upon saying that, he handed his notepad that had been to a page.

As I read it, the content made my lips curl up. Heʼs pretty useful. ”Heh. Youʼre a quick worker, huh? Have you finished looking into it?” I handed the notepad back to him. ”Yes! Itʼs big. You know? I never thought a lot of names would be involved here. This is massive. And man, everyone is abuzz. No one can dismiss when big names like Kaneko and Hasegawa are involved in it.”𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂 ”What? That shouldnʼt be about them though.” ”I know. Itʼs about that trash cuck. But you canʼt deny their influence. If theyʼre moving, that means itʼs serious enough for everyone. Itʼs a done deal. Heʼll be exposed. Iʼll write a frontpage headline about him. Just tell me. How do you know about this, Onoda? Did your girlfriend tell you?”

As expected, his interest in my affairs was still there. Ohori-senpaiʼs cuck ex was just a mere distraction. He was probably already certain that my relationship with the girls wasnʼt simple. He just wanted confirmation. ”How else would I know?” I narrowed my eyes at him, putting my expression back to the cold, indifferent one.

Sensing the change in my tone, the newspaper backed off. ”Right. Right... Well, do you have other scoops? You know. To fill in the other pages.”

At least heʼs sensible.

I guess I can use him for swatting the flies buzzing around my girls. The ones who I hadnʼt started taking action against yet. ”Letʼs see. Iʼll give you something else if you stop prying about the other studentsʼ relationship status” ”Man, I promise. I wonʼt write something about you and Shimizu anymore. Itʼs already public knowledge.” ”And?” ”... I also wonʼt write about your charisma or the rumors around you with other girls. I swear on my name as a journalist.”

I canʼt even remember your name, dude. ”Thatʼs not what I want you to do though. You can write about my charisma or anything. But stop dragging other girls. Who knows? You might run into trouble if you did so.” ”H-huh? What does that mean?” ”I mean it as it is. Sometimes, itʼs better not to dig through things that you donʼt know about.”

The newspaper guy gulped down and nodded, ”... Indeed. Youʼre right.”

Did he really understand? I have no idea. In any case, thereʼs a saying that journalists have no friends. They only have sources. And I just became his source of juicy rumors. Heʼll be satisfied for a while if I drop him things that will make their paper relevant to the student body.

Of course, trusting him is like trusting a snake not to bite but itʼs a calculated risk. I had my own cards to play.

As I emerged from that alley, I quickly found Hitomiʼs car parked near the sidewalk. I walked over to it and the door instantly opened, revealing my lovely noble lady seated at the back. ”Ruki. Good morning.” With a radiant smile, Otoha greeted me as I slid next to her before pulling the door close. She looked as elegant as ever, dressed in a navy blue uniform with her skirt perfectly tailored to showcase her long legs.

Seated on the driverʼs seat was Hitomi who was wearing a suit with her hands fitted with white gloves, holding the steering wheel. She glanced at me through the rearview mirror but instead of greeting me verbally, she turned around and grabbed my collar for a quick kiss on my lips.

Otoha, not wanting to be outdone by Hitomiʼs display of affection, pulled on me as soon as Hitomi let go, taking my lips in a deep kiss. Her natural scent was faintly floral, a pleasant contrast to the leather of the carʼs interior. She didnʼt really need to put on a perfume to be alluring. Her presence was intoxicating enough. ”So, Ruki... the dinner. Itʼs tomorrow. Hitomi-nee will pick you up from your house. If you need to be presentable, she can drive you to one of our clothing stores. You can choose anything you want there. Iʼm certain my mom will act difficult around you. He may even try to undermine you,” Otoha said as she pulled away from our kiss.

The thought of meeting her mother was a bit nerve-wracking but if sheʼs going to act difficult, then so can I. ”Mhm. Letʼs handle her together. If we canʼt convince her tomorrow, we can just have dinner again next time. Iʼll face her multiple times if possible until she gives up on giving you to someone undeserving.” I confidently smirked as I wrapped my arm around Otohaʼs shoulders.

She leaned into my chest and nodded before saying, ”... I think I can also stand up to her now, Ruki. Itʼs about time I start getting involved in our... businesses. Iʼve consulted grandpa and he said heʼs going to look for a suitable position for me.” ”That sounds good. What do you have in mind?” ”Uhm... I can handle being a manager.” ”Will you keep a shinai close to you?” ”Ruki.. Do you want me to hit my employees?” With widened eyes, Otoha looked up at me with doubtful expression.

I pinched her nose as I maintained a smirk, ”No. It will serve as motivation. But well, I guess you can do anything you want. Otoha, aside from kendo, donʼt you have something youʼre also good at?” ”What?” She tilted her head. ”You have a keen eye on cute things.” ”Stuffed toys, you mean.” ”Mhm. I believe youʼll excel more if you do something you really like, not just something pushed onto you.”

Thatʼs right. If thereʼs something she truly can excel in, itʼs her love for cute things. Her room was already filled with the stuffed toys I gifted her. Not to mention, sheʼs also collecting more of them.

It wouldnʼt be an exaggeration to say that her grandfather could open a manufacturing company for it, if not, buy a sufficient enough share of a known brand to have a voice on the board and put her in charge of it. ”Iʼll tell grandpa about it.” ”I look forward to seeing what he will prepare for you. Iʼll scold him if he just puts you in one corner just to keep you busy.” ”Pfft. How can you scold him? Donʼt be silly.” With Otohaʼs laughter filling the car and fluffy mood returned which eventually switched back to a passionate moment when we started savoring the days we couldnʼt be together.

After a while, Hitomi cleared her throat, ”If youʼre both done, shall we proceed to school?” ”Weʼre not done yet. Come here, Hitomi.” I said, pulling her from the driverʼs seat and bringing her to the back with us.

Thereʼs just no way Iʼd let this opportunity pass. The car might shake but thatʼs why weʼre in a street with less foot traffic.