Stealing Spree

Around ten minutes later, Satsuki and I left that locker room. She’s still a little red and out of breath so we first went outside to buy a lemonade from the nearest vending machine.

With the drink reminding her again of the start of our relationship, Satsuki lightly hit my shoulder in embarrassment. Following that, she ran back inside, leaving me outside.

After a minute passed, my phone vibrated as it received her message, “Idiot... I love you. Cheer for me from up there.�

That naturally put a smile on my lips. The girl keeps on becoming more adorable. I mean, her adorableness might be different from Aya and Kana but her unexpected comebacks like this put her up there. It always made my chest thump in happiness. If not for the time truly running out, I would’ve chased after her and given her another kiss even if we just shared a more intimate moment. That’s how much I love the girl...

“Sure. But Satsuki, do you want some energizer? I can run out and buy some for you.�

“Even if I felt weak from what we did, you also charged me up... Wait. Don’t make me say it here, idiot Ruki!�

“You know there’s the backspace in your keyboard.�

“Shut up.�

“I love you.�

“I said shut up.... Ugh. You’re unbelievable. I love you too! Now. Stop messaging me already.�

“What if I don’t want to?�

“I’ll stop replying... I’m serious, you idiot. Hurry up, the match is starting.�

Even through texts, I could imagine her expressions as she replied to my messages.

Yup. She’s definitely adorable.

Anyway, since the game was starting, I really had better move. Nami and the others were already with our classmates, so I could blend with them for a while.

I told Sakuma to message me if they’re about to reach the school so... I guess it’s safe to accompany my girls and dote on them while we watch the 1st half of the match.

The same as the last time, I took the stairs from the side of the gymnasium to reach the audience stands. Upon entering, the endless chattering from the audience quickly filled my ears. It’s already almost and it’s a chore to squeeze in the remaining narrow spaces to reach the spot where our class gathered.

Apart from us, many students from our school also came to watch. It was one of the hottest topics before the midterm exams, after all. Even if no one could be too optimistic about their chances of winning the game, many students went to cheer for them.

However, the ratio of boys and girls in the audience stand was imbalanced. There were at least 7 boys for every 3 girls. It goes to show that they’re here to watch the girls sweat inside the court. Or perhaps to see the famous players from that opposing school and hit on their students.

As someone with a focused mind, I didn’t really care about knowing that school. That's why it took me this long to remember the name.

If I’m not wrong, it’s the Seven Stars Girls’ Academy.

Right.

They’re an exclusive all-girls school. And that’s why the cheering squad they brought with them were also girls.

Just looking at the other side, I could see them happily talking to each other while ignoring the bees that seemed to be attracted to the flowers.

However, those bees were actually blocked by a group of strong-looking girls wearing some kind of armband. Perhaps, they’re the student council or just some kind of student police force that would protect them from those types of guys. I couldn’t read clearly what was written on those armbands but with their menacing stand on both sides of the girls, most of the boys from our school could only back down and retreat in defeat.

“Ruki!� Hearing that clear and cheerful voice from one of my girls, I noticed a figure running in that direction. And sure enough, Saki who called out to me showed up and grabbed my hand before pulling me to where they were staying.

Ignoring the eyes of other students and even our classmates that also turned their heads as though a reaction to hearing my name, Saki successfully brought me with them.

Nami, Aya, and Hina welcomed me with their most beautiful smiles. Aya even took my other hand while Hina lamented about why she didn’t move faster. As for Nami, she had her arms crossed as she stared at me in suspicion.

Following that, the girl stepped forward and whispered, “Ruu, Satsuki is blooming more than usual. You did something, didn’t you?�

This girl and her observational skills.

Since she mentioned Satsuki, my eyes naturally went to search for the girl. And just like she said, Satsuki was out there on the court, helping her seniors warm-up for the game. And what made Nami conclude her guess was most likely because... at this moment, the girl was laughing and smiling cheerfully. Something that most of our classmates think she’s incapable of doing.

“I visited her,� I answered.

Unsatisfied with that, Nami pushed on, taking another step forward. At this point, Saki, Aya and Hina surrounded us. However, if our classmates looked in our direction, they’d see me in the middle of these four. I wonder what kind of idea would be born in their minds?

“And?�

“I encouraged her?�

Upon hearing that, Nami lightly shook her head. An envious glint on her eyes. “Oh. How enviable. I should’ve taken up sports as well. To also receive your encouragement.�

Ending her statement with a smirk, I knew that she was just joking. However, I played along with it and reacted accordingly. “This girl, don’t do that for that kind of reason.�

I temporarily pulled my hand from Saki’s grasp and delivered a light chop on her head.

However, Nami was clearly aiming for that, she quickly grabbed my hand and placed it on her cheek. Following that, she took another step forward. After throwing a smirk at Aya, Hina, and Saki, Nami’s arms slipped from my sides and wrapped perfectly around my back. Her soft body pressed on me as I heard another whisper from her, “I missed you, Ruu. This much is fine... hmm?�

“It’s fine, however...�

“Oops. I know. Girls, your turn.�

Before I could finish my words, Nami quickly took a step back before addressing the other three.

And with that, the four girls alternately used themselves as a cover for one girl to get a chance to be intimate with me, in the middle of this crowd.

We all could hear the voices of our nearby classmates, some were even straight-up suspecting what was happening but none of them dared to intrude and check on it.

The same as what’s happening on the other side, my girls intimidated the others from prying.

With Hina taking the last turn, the girl asked for a quick kiss as she revealed that it was all her idea. Or her scheme. Glancing back at the crowd, there’s Kikuchi, preventing any other boys from our class from getting close. So, in a sense, I was once again alone inside the crowd of flowers.

“Alright, that’s praiseworthy,� I said to Hina as I lowered my head and gave her not just a quick kiss but an intimate one.