Stealing Spree Chapter 2247:  Not Straightened Up Yet

Chapter 2247 Not Straightened Up Yet

For the next two hours after I separated from Sumire, I spent my ti just going around the city, visiting my girls who were free. I got to spend ti with Hifumi and Miyako too who were both lingering at their houses. The forr once again busied herself with studying for the next lessons while the latter was lazing in their backyard, finding more inspiration for her next art. I ended up studying alongside Hifumi - whatever the lesson she was studying was - and presented ideas to Miyako while we enjoyed afternoon coffee.

Before I left, I prepared snacks for Hifumi in their kitchen. Yep, her parents were away and that should be my first ti coming into their house but the girl was so cautious she snuck into her room upstairs. As for how I got to use their kitchen... I naturally had to co up with an excuse to sneak there. When I showed up with the plate, the girl took a while to realize that I hadn't gone out to take a leak. She scolded but overall, she loved it. It was her favorite, after all.

As for my ti with Miyako, the girl found her inspiration in my empty cup, saying she'd make sothing out of it and told to look forward to her new craft soon.

Really, she's llowed out a lot now that she's starting to draw and paint again. Her gloom had reduced a lot which allowed her to smile more. And I see that as a good thing. Still, she'd never grow out of saying she hates and loves . That's already like her form of endearnt and also a reminder for both of us that what we have now is a product of our past. We may have decided to move past it but it'll remain in our mories.

I vowed not to see her so gloomy anymore and Miyako vowed to correct if I ever do sothing that the girls will hate for.

Maybe if not for my promise with Rumi, I will bring her ho or stay with her for the night. Well, Haruko and Yae passed on coming this week because of Miwa-nee's return tomorrow.

Right. My day is already packed for tomorrow and I'll start my day in Rumi's house. It'll be fine though. I already know the order of things to efficiently accomplish everything. I just have to be quiet so as not to clue them in that I may not have downti for myself. But hey... being at their side is also rejuvenating for .

Soti later, as the sky was about to turn dark, I arrived at the area where the boxing gym was.

I t up with Akane who went out with Fuyu, Futaba, and Eri along with Machida. Akane truly brought her and from what I gathered, it looked like they also managed to straighten the wrinkle that was Machida's conflict with Futaba and Eri.

Upon seeing , Akane and Fuyu smiled pleasantly. They both wore dresses that fit the occasion, looking like they were enjoying themselves despite the weariness of the day. Akane took huge strides to jump in my arms, flaunting our relationship without a care in the world. Fuyu looked like she wanted to do the sa but held herself back because of the setting and the fact that soone who was not in the loop was with us.

Machida couldn't look at straight, most likely rembering what she witnessed last week.

"Onoda-kun," she managed to greet stiffly, her eyes darting away from our direction.

"Machida-san," I greeted her with a nod, acting nonchalant as though I hadn't picked up on her reaction. "So, you're part of this group now, huh?" I added it as a tease.

And sure enough, Eri and Futaba were the ones who reacted to it.

"No, Ruki. She's not."

"She's a tag-along of Akane."

The two girls' quick retort brought an uncomfortable laugh from Machida, her cheeks flushed as though she wanted to find a place to hide her face. Maybe she also wanted to run away but with Akane bringing her here, she couldn't do so.

I looked at Eri and Futaba who acted like they didn't do anything wrong.

Looks like my assumption earlier was incorrect. It hasn't truly smoothened up completely.

"I see. I guess I have to apologize for my careless remark." I put on a wry smile as I picked up Akane, carrying her as I walked to their group.

"What remark?" Akane looked up at , her eyes sparkling with innocence before whispering "Don't sweat it, husband. They already talked so... that's just a lingering resentnt. It'll ease up soon."

Her words didn't escape Machida's ears, and she gave a look that said she knew what I was referring to.

"Well, if you say so," I said before putting on a smile and moving close to Fuyu who failed to dodge my hand sneakily catching hers. "Let's change the topic since you're all here, are you about to go ho? Or do you still have another destination?"

Futaba looked at her watch, "Actually, we're heading to the karaoke place. Wanna co?"

"Yeah. Ruki, join us!" Eri chid in, her eyes sparkling with excitent. "It's going to be so much fun! We're all going to sing our hearts out!"

I glanced at Akane and Fuyu. They both nodded. As for Machida, she seed hesitant, but the excitent of Eri and Futaba was contagious.

"Mhm. That sounds fun. Unfortunately..." Sounding a little disappointed, I trailed my voice there as I put down Akane and then showed them my current attire as well as the bag slung around . "Part-ti."

Well, even without asking, I think I already understood why I ran into them here. But I'd let them fill in about it.

And with that, Akane and Fuyu pinched at different parts of my body before saying, "Don't sound like you're turning us down, husband. I intentionally had us wait here so that we could catch you."

"Un. What she said." Fuyu affird with a giggle before squeezing my hand as she whispered, "It's fine, Ruki. We can sing next ti. Let ask you sothing else, you didn't forget your 1000 swings a day, right?"

"Yes, Ma'am. It's now part of my morning routine. What do you think? Is your student diligent?" I playfully answered, making Fuyu giggle more.

After this, the five girls and I talked for a bit more but Machida continued to evade my gaze. She's surprisingly timid when it cos to that. Or maybe, it was such a shock for her that it beca difficult for her to forget.

To make up for not joining them, I escorted them to the karaoke place. Asked the employees to take care of them properly and not let them be disturbed by other custors before paying extra for that. Well, money makes the world go round. They'll be more eager to do sothing if it's with benefit than simply intimidating them.

As soon as they settled in their designated room, I excused myself but not after kissing Akane openly and pulling Fuyu outside to do the sa.

I could tell that Futaba and Eri understood what happened. Futaba, in particular, still kept glancing at .

I pretended not to notice that.

Ah. Right. My self-proclaid girl best friend gave an update with her Toshi. Looks like it'll take a long ti before she can try my advice to her. Her boyfriend was trying his hardest not to act too desperate.

Anyway, I told her that it was a good sign. Because if it was any other guy. They'd be too hasty just to graduate from their virginity.

After making sure that no problem would turn up, I stepped out of the establishnt and continued my walk to the Boxing Gym.

I got a feeling that nothing special would happen for the rest of them. Unless I jinx it by saying that previous sentence.