Stealing Spree Chapter 872 Joining Kana’s Group at Lunch

After I separated from the three girls, I first went to an obscure alleyway to remove my disguise and revert to my normal look. Ah. No, I didn’t completely revert it. I kept my hair brushed to the side, giving a slightly neat appearance that allowed my forehead to be partly seen.

To make sure that it didn’t look weird on , I checked it in the mirror from the train station’s restroom. Although it cast off so of the ‘mysterious aura’ that Eimi pointed out, I was fairly satisfied with what it ca out to be. However, I was still not entirely invested in keeping it up every day.

Besides, I sent a photo of myself to my girls and asked for their opinion.

The responses I received were fairly positive but so of them still gave a comntary that made think that I should probably get a haircut soon. At least, to improve my normal look that my girls preferred.

I’ll find ti this week to do just that. Or I can take up Auntie Yayoi’s offer to give a haircut.

Yesterday, Mina passed her mother’s ssage. I think it went like this… ‘Tell Onoda-kun that I would love to give him a haircut for free. It’s to thank him for all his help. Also, a privilege for being my Mi-chan’s boyfriend.’

Mina sure had an unpleasant expression when she recited that word for word. She could’ve worded it differently, but the girl even tried to imitate her mother’s articulation. And due to that, I found that mont adorable.

Rather than focusing on the ssage, I was lost in Mina’s reluctant yet expressive side.

Uh. She tried walking out on when I teased her about it. Obviously, I caught her and put her back to bed where I pampered her thoroughly before leaving that hidden room.

Anyway, I might just take up that offer. One of these days or when I visit their house again…

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Unlike yesterday where it was quite eventful starting from my eting with Otoha’s grandfather, the first half of the day passed by smoothly.

During the first period, it’s easily noticeable that there’s a substantial change in Ogawa’s behavior. His signature kind smile once again resurfaced, making it easy for the others to approach. However, the sa could be said about the distance between their once solid circle. It was too noticeable when Nami, Hina, and Saki would choose to join my group whenever a teacher allowed us to review in groups.

Although none of our classmates pointed that out yet, it’s now becoming a normal sight for them to be near us.

Anyway, with the midterm exam coming up tomorrow, everyone diligently worked on morizing or absorbing the knowledge they already forgot. They put the gossiping on hold, for now.

During the lunch break, I only stayed for a few minutes in our classroom before going to the cafeteria, searching for Kana and her friends’ table.

For a change and to sowhat lessen the growing suspicion being thrown at us, I specifically picked today to at least spend ti with my other girls not from our class.

True, I already chose to be a little bold at showing off my closeness with the girls but if it sohow resulted in a negative effect then, throttling it down a bit was in order.

Anyway, ever since breaking up with that Kenji, Kana was now spending more ti with her friends. Perhaps as part of the favor I asked of Momoiro-senpai, she’s now not leaving Kana alone. Sohow, I acquired a debt of gratitude through that, and I didn’t know how to repay it.

I easily spotted their table, courtesy of the said senior who waved her hand openly upon spotting .

“Onoda-kun, here!” Perhaps a little excited at the prospect of joining them for lunch again, Momoiro-senpai shouted at which in turn made the other students in the cafeteria turn their heads to her before following her gaze.

Ignoring all those unnecessary attention, even if so wondered who I was or what’s my connection to them, I raised my arm as I made my way to their table.

I was already acquainted with Kana's friends, so they welcod with a smile before opening up a space next to Kana.

Obviously, Kana was shyly hiding from everyone’s eyes but a quick look and I noticed the joyous smile decorating her adorable face.

Well, her shyness was at max this ti but when I took the space next to her, she quickly grabbed my arm and pushed herself closer.

Upon seeing that, Momoiro-senpai and the others from their table whistled and cheered at us as if they were watching a romantic cody.

By the ti I settled my butt on the seat, the initial attention coming from the other students from the cafeteria had already stopped. They returned to minding their own business.

“Senpais, thanks for having here.” I respectfully greeted them and they responded with a pout.

“Quit being that respectful, Onoda-kun. As Kana’s boyfriend, you can now bypass the seniority. We won’t be offended. Moreover, you look like the type who only puts up with it on the surface. Wooing Kana is the best evidence of that.” One of her friends pointed out. She then looked at the others who all agreed with what she just said.

Well, she’s not wrong with that considering I even openly defied the couple yesterday. I had no qualms about butting heads with a senior but obviously, I'm not brazen enough to antagonize everyone… That’s why…

“Uh… I understand. But being polite is a given, no? I don’t think I’ll be favored by all of you for Kana if I co off disrespectful, right? And the circumstance of how I fell for Kana is another story. I sohow found myself cherishing her instead…”

Although that sounded like a lie since I omitted everything that happened when I stole her from that Kenji, that statent was still true. Who will not cherish this adorable senior?

After saying that, my arm naturally draped over Kana’s shoulder. Upon seeing that, her friends all reacted with ‘Ooh~’ and whistles, amazed at my boldness.

“Onoda-kun, we know you love Kana enough to even fight it out with her ex so stop rubbing it on our faces, alright?” Momoiro-senpai was the first one to recover and reprimanded while smiling. And soon enough, the others all sent a pout. Kana, on the other hand, tightened her embrace on my arm, burying it deeper in her fluffy softness.

None of them noticed that, or they ignored it as Momoiro-senpai continued.

“Oh right! Will you be fine for your exam tomorrow?”

“Although I won’t say I’m confident to not get a failing mark, I believe I did my best in studying. Kana also helped a bit.”

“Oh… What a doting girlfriend she is…”

Naturally, that question was just to continue a conversation with as well as to gather more reactions from the girl. They all looked satisfied at watching Kana shrinking like a furball as she kept on hiding her embarrassnt.

Soon after that, we started eating our lunch. Although the conversation still centered around , Kana’s friends let in on so gossip going around their year.

And although I expected it to happen soon enough, when they ntioned what happened yesterday at the library, I was surprised. And what was more surprising is… there’s no ntion of my na or Ishida-senpai.

“Oh right. Have you heard? Soone was bold enough to be involved with that troubleso couple. It happened yesterday in the library, a junior ignorantly told Kujou that Ichihara approached another girl…”