Stealing Spree

Airing out her frustrations? Yeah, that’s not what happened. Because as soon as I closed the door behind us, I didn’t wait for the girl to start it. Instead, my free arm hooked around her body, pulling her in my embrace. I then lodged my chin on her shoulder and gave her neck a swift kiss.

This might’ve been seen as me acting forcefully toward her but in reality, I gave her all the avenues to get away from me. Yet, Izumi took none of it. She remained on her spot, permitting me to embrace her affectionately.

Furthermore, her fingers grasping my wrist loosened up, allowing me to hold her hand instead. Although it would be impossible to perfectly entwine our fingers because they’re both right, I put my hand on top of hers and filled the gaps of her fingers that way.

Minutes passed just like this. When I gauged that it was enough time for the girl to fully digest this situation, I gradually moved us to the sofa and sat down on it.

I opened my legs wide to make space for the girl. Though it’s preferable to just have her sit on my lap, it’s better this way. Following that, even without prompting her, Izumi rested her back on me.

“Senpai. No, Izumi. I miss you.” I started. I lifted her hand close to my lips and kissed it.

While she shivered slightly upon hearing my voice so close to her ears or just the breeze created by my breath that brushed against her skin, the girl still allowed it to happen. However, she didn’t reply right away.

Thinking back to our time three days ago and the subsequent days where I always tried to make time for her, I doubt she really had frustration with me.

Most likely, it’s about what’s happening around her or there’s none at all.

Soon enough, I finally heard her reply. “I don’t miss you. At least not as much as you, shameless Ruki. I can see you every day. I can even talk to you at night. What’s there to miss?”

What a very reasonable answer.

“Ah. That’s fair. Still, you said ‘not as much’. Doesn’t that mean you miss me? Just not as much as how I miss you.” I put on a smirk as I pushed on this topic.

Yeah. I could’ve stopped there and changed the topic, but I kinda want to see her reaction.

And as I expected, the girl turned her head to face me, her eyes narrowing in slight annoyance, “This guy… are you going to push on that. If I said yes, then what?”

“Then I will be happy to hear it.” I swiftly answered. At the same time as that, I relaxed my expression.

Upon hearing my answer, Izumi contemplated. Her eyebrows relaxed as she bit her lips.

Moments later, she said in a soft and embarrassed voice, “… I miss you.”

“There you go, you just made your guy happy.” I put on a grin and tightened my embrace on her.

“What kind of idiot will pressure her girl to say she misses him?”

“My kind of idiot?”

Izumi shook her head at that answer. However, her shoulders soon shook as her clear laughter echoed inside the room.

Remembering what we talked about last Tuesday, I returned a smile and continued. “What’s funny? At least I’m honest, right?”

“Yeah. You’re an honest idiot. It’s hilarious how you can say that with a straight face.” Izumi pinched my cheeks as her laughter continued.

A few seconds later, she stopped and stared me in the eye. Slowly, her eyes closed and her lips parted.

Understanding what she was waiting for, I quickly made my move, kissing her lips.

With the great mood hanging above us, that kiss gradually deepened. By the time our lips separated, we were now lying down on the sofa, snuggling at each other. Although there’s the lingering scent of what transpired earlier, Izumi’s face was buried in my chest. She probably couldn't do it. Or even if she could, she’s opted not to comment on it.

Time passed and thinking that it was time for me to leave, I whispered it to her.

“Yeah. You’re a busy guy. But tell me something first, shameless Ruki. Do you think I am unreasonable?”

“Hmm? Where does that question come from?”

I couldn’t help but turn serious. It sounded like there’s really a problem. Or rather, a source of her earlier frustration.

“Just answer me. I want to know.”

So, she’s trying to get my opinion on this. Is she unreasonable? Perhaps if this was before understanding her character fully, I might say yes but today…

“No. I don’t find you unreasonable. But if you’re talking about your attitude of being someone easily annoyed, I’m sure that’s situational or you’re only like that with select people. Like with me.”

Giving her the best answer that I could come up with, it once again put her into contemplation.

But it didn’t take long, the girl nodded her head in agreement, however, her expression says there’s still more to it.

“… You might be right. But you see, earlier during some group activity, I made our group fail it.”

“Because you’re being unreasonable?”

She nodded right away.

“Hmm. Can you tell me in detail what happened?”

“Idiot, you still have to go. We can talk about this next time. Or on the phone.”

“I’m already here. Why wait for next time? Alright then, to keep this short… Izumi, ask yourself if what you did was unreasonable to your standards. If yes, you can analyze it yourself and find out how you can improve. However, if it’s the opposite then they just dumped the blame on you.”

Well, she’s also worried. If I acted stubborn here and pressed her to tell me everything in detail, not only Shizu would wait longer but Izumi would also be upset at how pushy I was.

Better to simplify it like this and give her my thoughts even without the context.

“… Uhm. I think I can do that.”

“Great. Let me hear about it later, alright? Even through a message. You know, I’ll be troubled if you’re troubled.”

And that made the girl laugh again, easing up her expression.

“This guy… Sure, I’ll tell you everything. I can’t have you be troubled because of me.”

“I’m a busybody when it comes to my girls. Don’t worry about that.”

“Huh? I’ll scold you if you keep doing that, you shameless idiot! Now go… I got my time with you and I loved every moment of it.” With her face turning even redder, the girl pushed on my back. Sending me out of the room.

But because she’s also going to leave to return to their club, I pulled her out with me.

After exchanging another kiss as my response to what she said last, I walked her back there before continuing on my way.

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After passing by the Book Club and Literature Club to check on everyone, I soon reached the Student Council. Because I was around 10 minutes late, the meeting had already ended. And since Shizu didn’t wait for me, there’s probably nothing important with it.

Upon entering, there were only two people in the room. Shizu and Watanabe.

The former was at her table, buried in paperwork while the latter was standing close to the door as though she was waiting for my arrival.

As though reading my mind, Watanabe clapped her hand along with a laugh, “I can read that expression. Yes, I waited for you, Onoda-kun. But go and see the President first before I start my business with you.”

Business with me? I could only think of one thing, the result of her information gathering. Has she already got one? What a hard worker.