Stealing Spree Chapter 2121: Another Visitor



"Huh... Would you look at that? Are you also here to ask for advice? Or to give a piece of your mind?"

Not long after Eri returned upstairs, I welcod another visitor. I did expect this sowhat considering Eri took so long to return. On top of that, she was left behind with Akane and Fuyu there.

No matter what kind of topic they discussed, my na would be brought up one way or another, right?

Anyway, it's really going to be a long night...

Hearing my slightly sarcastic tone, Futaba's eyebrows slanted.

I'd already seen her in the room earlier but sohow, seeing her whole figure in her pajamas was giving a few silly ideas. Sothing like she looks better in her natural form and... she's already approaching the sa size as Fuyu.

Even if I didn't want to focus on it, it's quite emphasized this ti.

Her top was quite tight on her chest, highlighting it unintentionally. Was she wearing pajamas one size smaller? I don't know. Maybe, that part of her had just grown recently and she had yet to buy a new one.

Futaba didn't answer my question, instead, she suddenly covered up that part of her. Most likely, she noticed that my eyes got stuck there.

"Shaless Onoda-kun, I can see where your eyes are wandering."

"Yeah. My bad. Am I in trouble?"

Since she caught red-handed, making an excuse would just make sound pathetic even if it sounded valid. I an, I was sitting on the sofa while she approached from the side. Her chest was in line with my vision.

True, I could've raised my head to face her. However, that tightness got stuck for a few seconds which led to this mont.

"Un. You are. Move over. Let sit down first."

I heard stifled laughter from the girl before she took a step forward and said that in a cold yet playful tone.

I obediently did as she asked and the girl took the space where Eri was just sitting earlier. With this, our eyesight intersected.

I left the room earlier after teasing her with the sweets that I brought. But at the mont, it appeared as though she had long recovered from it and her usual countenance returned.

Still, I had no idea what she was here for. If she's here to ask a question, she'd be like Eri. She would hesitate first before bringing it up. However, from what I could see at the mont, there wasn't any indication of her being troubled about sothing.

Which ans... Futaba ca down here of her own volition. Akane wasn't responsible for sending her here.

So, by the process of elimination, it's about the sweets and Fuyu, right?

"Onoda-kun." She started, "I still don't know how I will feel about you and Fuyu."

"Mhm. That's fair." I swiftly replied. "You don't have to accept it right away."

"Right? I wasn't even that serious in suspecting you. But you went and revealed it in the most shocking way. Imagine being in my shoes. I thought you were just playing with us before saying 'gotcha' at the end. Oh, how wrong I was..."

Ah. So she's going for this route, huh? Letting know how it affected her. She's here to reconcile with the reality that I'm truly dating Fuyu now. It's normal as a concerned individual. It just showed that she truly valued their friendship.

"Yeah... That's indeed jumping the gun. I tend to overthink things. When I heard how you noticed Fuyu has changed around , I thought it would be difficult to continue hiding it from you two. You're always together. You'll be able to notice the changes in her."

"Now that you ntion it, she's blooming during the day. It felt like Fuyu had just broken out of the ice she encased herself with. She's also shining as bright as Akane."

If Futaba noticed it during the day, there's no doubt that there were more people who saw the changes in her. I an, she was suppressing her feelings for before last night. And now that she didn't have to do that anymore, Fuyu was able to be more honest with herself. Her cold smiles beca warr and her icy disposition began to lt.

"Mhm. You're right. There was a glow about her that seed even more beautiful than usual this morning. She radiates happiness in her every move. I guess she's also finding it difficult to hide, huh?" As I said that, I couldn't help but recall Fuyu from this morning. The way she smiles around was too heart-warming.

Noticing that I got lost in my own thoughts again, Futaba smirked.

"Look at your smugness. Now you successfully bagged both Akane and Fuyu. Have you no sha?"

"None. Aren't you already calling shaless?"

"Yeah. Shaless Onoda-kun..." Futaba said. Her eyes hinge on acceptance more than her previous show of annoyance.

I thought this would be over here. But Futaba remained sitting there, seemingly deep in contemplation.

I couldn't just ask her to leave so I waited until she gathered her thoughts.

And that happened around a minute later.

She lifted her head and looked at again. This ti, her countenance felt like soone who was finding an answer to sothing. It's like realizing that there must be a reason why these

things happened.

"Hey, Onoda-kun. All of us had this experience of following Akane at one point or another when she was still chasing after you during middle school. I find it hard to believe that you only suddenly rembered your love for her. And now, you also fell for Fuyu... Have you experienced sothing life-changing? You turned from a snobbish guy who couldn't face Akane properly but kept eting other girls into this shaless guy who's now dating Akane and her best friend."

Upon saying that, the girl's eyes narrowed a little. The slits of her eyes were already small to begin with but with this, she looked a little intimidating. But not enough to make sweat.

In any case, it does feel like she wants to clear this up to better understand as a person she can trust for her close friends.

Yep. This just proves that in their group, she's the most sensible.

"Yes. I experienced sothing that opened my eyes about things that I'd been turning a blind eye to."

"I hope it's not in the line of 'why look for soone else when you can have Akane and her best friend?"."

"Nope. It's nothing like that. Akane and Fuyu know the truth. But I don't think it's right for to tell you about it. It's kinda heavy and you'll surely hate more. However, you can ask them. I won't forbid them from letting you understand why they accepted ."

"Okay. I will do that." Futaba stared at for a while before nodding, seemingly content with my answer. "I'm aware I may be like a ddleso friend to you. But I care for them. I hope you understand , Onoda-kun."

"No worries. Your actions are justified. And I'm glad you cared for them like this. Not that I'm saying Eri isn't but that girl seems to have built a trust for ."

"Oh. You're right. She was beaming with joy when she returned. Akane sent her to you for advice. She was always troubled about her relationship. Thanks for that as well."

"You won't ask what kind of advice I gave her?"

"What for? It's quite easy to notice that you dispelled the doubts in her head and she's happy with the result. She cannot stop praising you. That's why I went down here to check on you." Ah... So that's the reason why she's here. I guess she's really not here for advice.

"Well, she's praising for nothing. I only answered a few questions from her. But I'm glad. I

hope it works out for her."

"Yeah. But Onoda-kun, setting everything aside... Shouldn't you apologize to about

sothing else?"

Just when I thought this was over, the air around her suddenly turned hostile.

I didn't need to guess. It's about that one. But let's see. I heard from Eri that she loves eating anyway. I should tease her first before giving her what she wants.

"Hmm? Is the biscuit good? I made sure to pick the one covered in sugar. It should go well

with the tea."

Halfway through my words, Futaba was already triggered enough to glare at as though I

successfully ruined her diet.

"Onoda-kun... I really hate you!"