Stealing Spree

Chapter 2744: Breakfast and More

It took another half an hour before Hanabi, and I went downstairs. And as she requested, I carried her bridal-style. Maybe it was her attempt to brag about what we did but she just ended up being too embarrassed to raise her head and look the other girls in the eye.

Because of that, she had me bring her to the bathroom so she could wash her face and maybe clear up the traces I left behind on her body.

Meanwhile, Akane, Nao, Azusa and Miwa-nee stared at me with inquisitive eyes when I returned to the kitchen without Hanabi.

Akane was at the stove, golden hair tied up in a mesmerizing way that made her look even more beautiful. Somehow, she’s also wearing one of my old shirts and a pair of lacy panties that peeked out every time she reached for something.

She’s finishing an egg roll but she couldn’t help but smirk in my direction.

“Husband, have you taken care of the tea’s side effect? If Azusa and Hanabi-chan aren’t enough, you know we’re still here, right?”

And here I thought she was thinking of something else. But with her eyes already focused on my lower body, the answer to her question was too obvious.

... I haven’t been squeezed enough yet.

Nao walked over carefully to my side, bringing me a mug of coffee that she probably made herself.

It smelled sweeter than the one I usually drink. But well, I wouldn’t doubt something my Nao made. She probably added some secret ingredient that enhanced its aroma.

Her fingers brushed mine when she handed it over, lingering just a second too long, like she was checking my temperature.

“You look annoyingly refreshed, idiot Ruki. Can I be jealous again?” She said as she handed it over while pouting.

Her eyes flicked down to the bulge that was still obvious enough for everyone to see.

“What can I say? The tea is that effective. Besides, I got all of you helping me out.”

As I said that, I took a glance at Azusa who was sitting on one of the chairs at the dining table, legs crossed and chin propped on her hand like a queen watching her disheveled servant.

She didn’t even bother hiding the smug little curl at the corner of her mouth when our eyes met.

“Don’t look at me, shameless junior.” She said airily, sipping orange juice like it was champagne. “I didn’t do it for you.”

“Sure, senpai, you don’t.” I shrugged before taking a sip of the coffee. Then, I turned to the living room where Miwa-nee was cuddling Minoru who was still half-asleep.

She took one look at my rumpled state, the fresh hickeys blooming across my collarbone, and the way I was practically glowing, and just sighed theatrically.

“You got so busy last night, you’ve forgotten to visit me, huh?”

I walked over and sat down next to her, placing the mug on the coffee table.

Then, I patted Minoru’s head before leaning to Miwa-nee’s side, placing my lips on her cheek, “Morning, Miwa-nee. I didn’t forget. How could I? I just chose not to wake you up when I saw you’re already sleeping.”

“Is that really the case? Are you not just tired of this old body?”

This... Is she really acting jealous right now? No... Looking at how her lips curled, she’s also doing this to tease me.

Like she said, she’s not going to hold back even against the younger girls when it comes to getting my attention.

“Miwa-nee, if I agree to what you just said, Mom would kill me. Besides, there’s no way I’m going to get tired of you.”

“Heh. Then prove it. Let me squeeze out what’s left of that tea’s side effect from you.”

As I expected, that’s what she’s going to say. Well, not like I’m going to reject her. However... there’s still the boy on her lap.

Seeing the hesitation in my eyes, she pinched my cheek, “Of course, after breakfast. You’re going out today, right? Go on and do your morning routine. We’ll call when everything’s ready.”

“Alright. After breakfast it is.”

With that, I prepared for my morning exercise. I asked Akane and the others if they wanted to join me, but considering she’s still at the stove, only Nao and Azusa followed me to the mini-gym.

Although I was doing my best to hold down the remaining effect of the tea, I miscalculated. The moment the three of us entered that room, Nao and Azusa teamed up in sucking another from me.

The egotistic girl triumphantly grinned again, seeing me come undone by her own efforts. Meanwhile, Nao acted like she was an expert when it came to me, as she instructed her junior by showing examples.

In the end, their additional ‘help’ successfully kept it down for the entire duration of our exercise. I even managed to customize an exercise routine for Azusa when I saw how she couldn’t keep up with mine.

Nao already had a routine to follow. She had me make one for her when I told her I did it for the others.

Halfway through it, Hanabi also came into the room. But considering what we did earlier, she just sat on the corner, watching us with a sparkle in her eyes.

Mhm... She found the scene of me instructing the other two and doing my own routine fun.

When we stepped out of the mini-gym, the smell of breakfast and the sound of our stomachs growling hit us at the same time like a perfectly timed ambush.

Akane’s voice floated from the kitchen, “Finally done with your exercise, husband? Come. Food is getting cold.”

Azusa flipped her damp hair over her shoulder, trying and failing to look aloof even though her cheeks were still flushed from the workout and, well, everything that happened before it.

“I’ll go ahead, shameless junior.”

Nao just snorted softly beside me, wiping her neck with the hem of her shirt. The motion lifted the fabric just enough to flash the faint red marks I’d left along her collarbone last night. She caught me staring and smirked as if my reaction to it was already enough to stuff her.

Hanabi, on the other hand, followed behind us like a satisfied cat. Her legs were clearly steadier than when I carried her downstairs earlier, but the way she clung to my arm the second she reached me told everyone exactly why she’d been sitting out.

“Babe, I’m starving,” She whined, pressing her whole body against my side like a human heater. “Carry me again?”

Both Nao and Azusa shook their heads as they stared at her like they were staring at a spoiled princess. Yep. Even Azusa couldn’t replicate that.

Hanabi stuck her tongue out, then immediately hid her face behind me when Akane’s voice floated over again.

“Oh, right. The sheets are already in the wash. You’re welcome.”

Hanabi made the most mortified squeak I’d ever heard and tried to burrow straight through my arm into another dimension.

I just laughed, low and helpless, and scooped her up anyway.

She’s not going to forget this day, for sure.

Following Nao and Azusa, I carried Hanabi into the kitchen and deposited her gently on a chair next to Nao. She clung for an extra second, stealing a quick kiss before letting go with a satisfied grin.

With this, we started our breakfast. Quite a lively one.

Akane slid plates across the counter like a pro, showcasing the result of what she’s calling ‘housewife training’ in the Home Economics Club in her school.

Nao was already pouring coffee, tea and hot chocolate for the boy.

Upon looking at how she prepared those, Miwa-nee was impressed. She immediately asked Nao if she wanted to work part-time in her planned cafe.

Nao didn’t answer right away but instead turned to me, asking for my opinion.

“Let’s see... Isn’t it a great idea? Not only for making drinks. You can also practice your pastry-making there. You can get more feedback from the customers. Plus, you’ll get to boss me around whenever I visit.”

Nao’s ears turned pink, but the corner of her mouth lifted in that quiet, devastating way that would make a lot of boys weak in the knees.

“...If you put it like that, I guess I have no choice,” She said, flicking a determined glance at Miwa-nee. “I’ll do it, Miwa-nee. Ruki says he’s also going to be our official quality-control slave.”

“Wait. When did I say that?” I played along by tilting my head and acting a little confused before raising both hands in surrender. “Hmm. Now that I think about it, I don’t mind it. I’ll even wear the frilly apron as a service.”

Hanabi snorted so hard she nearly gagged from the food she was chewing. Azusa rolled her eyes, but her eyes had a hint of anticipation in them. She’d probably come as a customer to see me in it.

“Eat fast, husband. Talk about business later,” Akane said as she took the empty seat she had reserved for herself next to me, “You still owe Miwa-nee her morning squeeze, remember? And after that...”

Her voice trailed as her crimson eyes shifted to the clock on the wall. “You have exactly fifty-three minutes before you need to leave for your appointment.”