Stealing Spree

Chapter 1460 Concerned Suzuki

Before continuing to go to my school, I met up with Mizuki and Miho first, spending the last of my time allowance to catch up and obviously, to dote on them as well.

It might not sound that sincere considering most of my days were spent mostly at school but no matter how short, the time I was spending with them every morning would always be something we treasure. Thatʼs why they always welcome me with a smile or if not that, a pout or any other expression that would convey their bare feelings during those moments. I would then answer it wholeheartedly through my words and actions.

And thatʼs exactly what was currently happening. Because the two met up when I was still with Aoi and Ohori-senpai, I found them together inside Suzuki-sanʼs car, a few streets away from the main road leading to their school.

When they pulled me inside, our morning greetings started by pulling me inside the backseat and placing me in between them. Then, with Mizuki taking the first move, she straddled me and locked me in a long bout of torrid kisses, enough for us to almost get lost in our own world.

Thankfully, Miho was there… She pulled us back to reality before taking Mizukiʼs place and doing the same thing.

Maybe if Suzuki-san wasnʼt around, weʼd go further than that but well, there was a better time and place for that. In any case, our time was still proven productive.

After I updated them about the events that happened around me during the past few days that we havenʼt seen each other – including those that I already told them through messages or calls – they also filled me in on how their days went.

Mihoʼs day was kind of uneventful. Although sheʼs now often with the other girls during her free time, the rest was spent with her composing songs or just listening to music to ease her mind.

As for Mizuki, it was business as usual. Among all of us, sheʼs probably the most productive in terms of progressing toward the future she envisioned. While she had yet to get a bigger opportunity from the main family, her familyʼs venture was already starting to mold around her fingers. Even her father could only let go of his pride and be amazed by what she could do despite still being limited in resources.

However, Suzuki-san, whoʼs usually quiet and seldom talks whenever I am around, voiced her concern. By first making eye contact with me through the rearview mirror, she said, ”Onoda-sama, I believe I will have to ask you to scold the young miss.”

Thatʼs all. She didnʼt elaborate on why she wanted me to scold Mizuki. But thatʼs because as soon as Suzuki-san talked, her young miss clinging to my side had her face turned pale as though she was guilty about something.

Due to that, it didnʼt take long for me to figure out why her chauffeur became that concerned to her… The girl seemed to be taking less sleep nowadays. Although she would diligently follow the exact time to sleep she was telling me during our calls at night, sheʼs actually waking up earlier than normal to continue it.

And as someone who was always with her, Suzuki-san probably understood that if she continued doing it, it would soon show on her face…

”Alright. Iʼll give you a point for not trying to hold it in even after Suzuki-san spoke out… But Mizuki, slow down. You already went down with a fever recently. If you catch a cold again… Iʼll skip school just to take care of you for the whole day.” I eventually said without hiding my concern after pinching the girlʼs nose as my way to scold her. With how sensitive she was to it, thatʼs a fitting punishment for her blunder.

”Ruki, I see that as more of a reward,” Miho commented at the side but soon after, she had a look of a realization of why it could also be called a punishment.

Because the girl would be guilty of having me skip one precious day at school given that I expressed to them how I wanted to finish my studies to prepare for the future.

Mizuki eventually guiltily hung her head low, her forehead pressing on my shoulder. And with a weakened voice, she stated, ”… Uh. I wonʼt do it anymore. But Ruki, my work will be delayed.”

This girl. How much of a workaholic is she? But well, sheʼs like Shizu in this department. Rather than take a break, theyʼd be speeding through whatever work presented in front of them.

”Is it necessary for you to finish them right away?” I asked. If it is then Iʼll take back asking her to get enough sleep.

Mizuki couldnʼt answer right away so I looked at the rearview mirror again and checked on Suzuki-sanʼs gestures. Sheʼs shaking her head.

And that means, itʼs not necessary for the girl to finish it or rather, thereʼs not really a deadline, she just wanted to do more work…

Upon understanding that, I released a sigh before lifting my girlʼs head, ”Alright, Mizuki. I wonʼt impose it on you anymore. But you see, Suzuki-san and I are only concerned for your health. Can you promise me to stop right away when you feel even the slightest hint of exhaustion?”

Taking a step back here was needed to reach a compromise. Also, I really didnʼt think forcing her to abide by my rule or request was the best action to take here.𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Luckily enough, my girl was smart and already influenced by my own ʼconsiderateʼ trait. When she processed my words and picked up my helplessness in them, Mizuki yanked her head up to look at me before nodding continuously, ”I promise I will. I wonʼt disappoint you, Ruki.”

Before accepting that answer, I stared at her for a few seconds first to add some suspense and also for our careful consideration for her to set in her mind. Once that was done, I stretched my lips into a bright smile as I nodded, ”Mhm… I guess Iʼll have to hold you onto that promise. Also, Iʼll keep on asking Suzuki-san for an update to make sure.”

”Un. Do so. Iʼm being stupid, I know. Thatʼs why thank you, Suzuki-san, for bringing it up today.” Mizuki looked at her chauffeur who simply nodded and waved her hand from the driverʼs seat.

Yeah. The woman knows that if itʼs only her… she probably wonʼt be able to get through to this girlʼs thick skull so… she turned to me for help.

For our remaining time left for today, Miho and I somehow turned to tease Mizuki who buried herself deeper in my embrace like a bullied mouse.

Also, at the last minute before they separated from me, Mizuki told me that she was going to pick me up this coming Sunday evening. As for the reason, itʼs about that ʼreal problemʼ that she mentioned during our previous review session, the day she slept over in our house last week. Apparently, It seems that weʼll be dining with a client of hers – a rather big client who wanted to get to know the brains behind some of the Hasegawa Familyʼs success. Though she kept me in suspense about who it will be. I guess, Iʼll just have to wait and prepare for that night.

On the other hand, Miho sent me a copy of the melodies she composed for the collaboration songs with Yue, Akane, and Yua. She wanted me to be the first one to hear it again and give her my feedback. As always, I accepted it with a smile and told her that I would listen to it right away.

And with that, upon dropping them off, Suzuki-san drove me to my school. And halfway through it, I heard her speak words for the second time today, ”Thank you for your assistance, Onoda-sama.”

Yep. Her words were full of gratitude because she believed that if not because of me, Mizuki would continue with her habit. Well, sheʼs probably being very careful not to overstep her boundaries but her concern won her over. What a wonderful woman…