Stealing Spree Chapter 2385: Comeuppance



Like always, Hitomi drove to school after sending Otoha to their school gates. Apart from the upcoming dinner with Otoha's family, I also got to hear about what's happening on

Hitomi's side.

Her grandfather, the eccentric old man's butler, was sohow forced by us to accept our relationship. Her direct family, who also served different mbers of the Kaneko, eventually learned of it. Obviously, their reaction was pretty much the sa.

They hold such an emphasis on being servants of the Kaneko Family, so when they found out that she was also involved with the boyfriend of her young lady, they imdiately told her to drop it.

However, Hitomi had already made her decision. She's one stubborn woman too so even with their objection, she won't budge. Her loyalty to her family was unquestionable but her love for was sothing she had decided on her own accord.

"See you tomorrow, Hitomi."

"Yes. Be well, Ruki-sama."

"You still won't call with just my na."

"This is only proper... I hold you in high regard like ojou-sama." Hitomi's expression didn't change except for the hint of amusent in her tone.

"You know, I'll be more energized if you say 'I love you""

"Don't push your luck... There's a proper place for that."

"Is there? Oh... Your bed." I aningfully nodded as my lips curved up into a shaless smirk.

Hitomi sighed as she finally loosened the stiffness of her face, switching to the face of soone unburdened by her role of being a Mihara. "... Yes, I'll say those words to you three tis more than you want to in my bed. Until then..."

As her voice trailed there, she grabbed by my collar to initiate another kiss. One that conveyed her affection for .

When I stepped out of the car, Hitomi didn't drive away until she watched enter the school gates.

Really... outside of our usual interactions, she's gradually warming up to more than she possibly intended to.

I an, while our relationship had long solidified ever since that eting with her grandfather, the woman was still reserved in expressing herself most of the ti.

The few instances where she beca unbridled, like when she drove us before and after our trip to Tokyo, was because she witnessed getting fawned over by Akane, Miho and Yua. It sparked so jealousy within her. She was possibly unaware or didn't recognize it as such.

In any case, that's an adorable part of her.

Entering the school, I warmly greeted Ryouko-san, got a little rendezvous with Sachi at the shoe locker area and then spent the remaining ti before the 1st period pampering my girls.

I even went out to look for Maaya, Misaki and Rae. And if only I had enough ti, I'd also go upstairs for the other girls.

When Shio arrived at the classroom, she only did a lecture for half the ti allotted for our 1st period before letting us, the five representatives for the upcoming workshop, brainstorm again with the whole class.

Right. It will be happening today.

Now that reminds , Mami deciding to visit must've been to show her support to her boyfriend, no?

What a dedicated girlfriend.

But well, compared to my girls who already had a plan laid out for that workshop through the help of everyone in the 'Ruki Hub', it's not up to scale.

Anyway, it's nice of her to be that supportive. If Ogawa still ssed it up, I'd really shit on him so much that I might just tornt him by telling him about my relationship with his Aneki.

"Onoda-kun, I'll be in your care again."

Dragging back to the present, Shimura whispered from behind as we walked towards the front.

I glanced back at her and smiled, "Sa, Shimura. Let's win this later for our class." "You sound confident."

"Well, we have capable girls in our midst. All we need to do is to support them well."

"You an... Andou-san and Harada-san have already prepared sothing for the workshop?"

"Mhm. Sothing like that. Of course, don't let that hold you back in pitching up your ideas. We'll never know, you may just be our lucky star."

"Pfft. Your flattery is so exceptional, it never gets old."

"Just being honest, really." I shrugged and then stepped aside, letting walk past as we reached the front.

Shimura blushed slightly but she quickly composed herself.

And then, I felt a lot of sharp gazes stabbing at . There was no need to find the sources, those were from my girls who watched that interaction between and Shimura.

Upon standing next to Nami, she nudged with her elbow before saying, "Ruu, should we expect another girl to fall on your crutches?"

I chuckled in response before saying, "As much as I want to say no, it's probably already too late."

Ti quickly passed and the workshop brainstorming ended on a great note.

With the lead of Nami and Chii, everyone except an insignificant few joined again in helping to pitch more ideas.

Ogawa stepped up as well and since there was no reason to stop him, I let him try to regain so of his reputation in the class. Too bad though, with Shimura also doing her absolute best to be more relevant, the three girls pretty much took all the attention.

As for , my role in it was pretty much the sa, I was rely their assistant, writing the suggestions on board.

Ah. Of course, even with such a minor role, the mont the girls turned to , I instantly beca the center of attention.

As there was no escape from that, I just shalessly took my place in between them as we declared our intention to win whatever prize was waiting for that workshop.

After that, Shio also announced that we'll be holding our selection for the class's cultural festival the tomorrow.

And with that announcent, the 1st period ended.

Doing my job as her Student Assistant, I escorted her to the next class and sohow, the mood within the class next to us was the sa.

Yeah. Looks like the festive atmosphere leading to the upcoming cultural festival was already

starting.

Am I as excited as everyone? Of course, this year will be the first ti I'm taking a really active role in this kind of event. Not to ntion, I'll be able to do it with my girls. Seeing them having fun is all that matters.

Upon returning to our classroom, the next periods leading to the lunch break also passed without any problem cropping up.

Ah. There's one tiny update that Marika delivered that made chuckle. Apparently, to escape getting suspended, Ichihara Jun was assigned to make a public apology to everyone he inconvenienced. On top of that, he's going to do a month of community service -- the scope of that isn't just in our school, it is for the whole city.

To ensure that he's not going to cheat. Soone will monitor and record him to make it a humbling experience.

Of course, Ichihara Jun was not at all happy with that decision, he tried to bribe even Ryouko- san but Hayashi-sensei took over and it beca his couppance.

The thought of him sweating and apologizing to everyone wasn't really going to bring satisfaction, but for Marika and those he wronged, it was sothing they had long deserved. I wonder how Marika's Aunt or the entire Kujou Family will react when they hear about that. Ah. That's right. It will also create ripples within the internal structure of the Ichihara Family.