Stealing Spree

Chapter 2411: You wouldn’t know

After eating lunch with my girls, I escorted the second and third years back to the School Building before making my way to the Administration Building to do my daily report and visit.

The same as yesterday, I made my rounds by visiting my lovely teachers first. Unfortunately, I missed Ryouko-san and Orimura-sensei.

Ryouko-san went ahead to the Pool Area to prepare for our upcoming swimming class and Orimura-sensei followed her.

Because of the workshop yesterday, all Year 1 classes will be holding a joint swimming class. Ryouko-san had an activity prepared for us so she probably employed Orimura-sensei’s help again to make sure that it would be a success.

As for Shio... well, I pampered her while she was reading through the new light novel that she picked up recently. It’s surprisingly not one with a taboo theme like the one I caught her reading before. It’s actually one of the popular titles that had gotten an anime adaptation recently. The one with losing heroines.

She even commented that if I was the protagonist of that work, I would’ve already made the losing heroines fall in love with me and the winning heroines would be stolen in the later volumes.

Well, she’s not wrong. If the protagonist had the same desire as me, it’d be easy for him to accomplish that. He’s quite charismatic, after all.

Alas, he’s not a bastard like me.

”Yes. He’s not but he’s quite similar to you, you know? Like you, he tends to do things at his expense for the girls.” Shio commented without looking up from her book, her voice filled with humor.

”Hmm? I don’t think so. He’s doing it without expecting anything from anyone. On the other hand, e I only do things for the girls I deemed important.” I corrected her but Shio didn’t want to accept that.𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

She looked up at me and poked my cheek before saying, ”Is that so? Then how will you explain your outstanding reputation in our school? Most of the girls only have praise for you. They’re saying you’re kind enough to help them whenever you can.”

”Well... They’re girls, I won’t necessarily ruin my image in front of them. I’m sure it’s the opposite for the boys.”

That’s just how simple it is. I won’t go out of my way to interact with the boys. Heck, I’ll choose not to have any dealings with them at all if it’s possible.

For girls, I just have to act like my usual self. I learned a lot by now after becoming dubbed as one of the most attractive boys in our school.

”Y-you’re right. It’s hard to argue with that one.” Shio contemplated for a moment before giggling.

We talked for a few more minutes circling that topic while she continued to read.

Sadly, I still have another place to visit so I eventually took my leave. Though reluctant, Shio let me go, after I satisfied her with kisses. She didn’t have a class for the rest of the day so she planned to read at least two volumes of that light novel before going home later after school.

What a great lifestyle.

Shortly after that, I went upstairs and checked the infirmary.

The mysterious school nurse was not there but the sickly manipulator was once again using the bed.

”Senpai, is it just me or you don’t appear to be sick?”

I opened up with that as I approached the occupied bed. There, Minami Shouko was lying lazily, fiddling with her phone.

As soon as she heard my voice, she jolted up and met my gaze.

”Huh? Onoda-kun? Why are you here again?” Minami Shouko asked as she tried fixing her disheveled uniform.

Since she’s probably not expecting someone to see her here, she was initially flustered which visibly showed on her face. But she quickly regained her composure as she probably didn’t want to look vulnerable in my eyes.

”Just checking in, Senpai. I had a feeling that you’re here again so... I thought I’d stop by. And here you are.” I smirked before stepping forward and sitting on the side of the bed.

Minami Shouko retreated a little, sliding back on the bed as if she was too embarrassed to be seen by me in this state.

”Well, I do get sick from time to time but not anymore. I’m just... passing my time,” She mumbled while averting her gaze.

”Is that so?...” I trailed my voice there as I leaned forward, my hand landing on her forehead to check for fever.

”Onoda-kun! How can you so casually do that?”

”Ah. I apologize. I got so used to doing the same to my girls so... I guess I just naturally do it,” I replied, smiling gently as I felt the warmth of her skin. There was no fever, just the typical temperature of a healthy human being.

I pulled my hand back and gave her the space she needed.

Unfortunately, what I did had an effect on her. She became flustered.

I guess she’s not used to that kind of casual contact. I mean, she’s someone who can’t find a genuine connection to anyone so... she probably doesn’t have any friends before meeting me. As for her followers who she’s in contact with, it’ll take some time before she sees them like that.

”Ugh... I’m fine now, Onoda-kun. You can... you can go,” Minami Shouko stuttered, her cheeks flaming red as she lifted a pillow, covering her face with it.

I couldn’t help but smile at her reaction but well, there’s no point pushing her here. I’ve already completed my objective of checking on her anyway.

”Alright. See you in the Student Council later, senpai. Ring me up if you need a massage. I’m quite good at it.”

Minami Shouko looked up at me and gradually, her expression softened up as if she finally realized that there was no reason for her to get flustered. After all, she had long known me to be like this.

She’s simply experiencing my normal self.

”Yes. I’ll be there. If I am Asakura-san, I’ll work you to the bone. You’re one cheeky junior.”

”Heh. She attempted to do that yesterday, you know? Unfortunately, her stamina failed to keep up with me.”

”Huh? Wait... What do you mean by that?”

”Oh. Right. You wouldn’t know. Forget I said anything, senpai. I’ll get going.” I chuckled, standing up and patting her shoulder before leaving the infirmary.

Before stepping out, I still heard the girl’s voice calling out to me but I pretended not to hear her anymore and continued upstairs, making my way to the Director’s Room.