Stealing Spree

Chapter 2096: Unleashed Menace

Having understood her game, the eyes I used to see Nina got cleansed. Now, I couldnʼt help but put her in the same category as Otsuka-senpai. Sheʼs definitely going to continue acting this way around me and revel in my patience in dealing with her.

Will that satisfy her? Maybe. But I guess thereʼs no harm in doing it as long as we understand each other.

I ended up flicking her forehead again and this time, I got her to pout as she cried injustice for it.

I used my thumb to ʼhealʼ by rubbing it gently which returned the smile on her face.

Yeah. Sheʼs quite a wicked girl, no? Lucky her, Iʼm still in a good mood after all the good things that happened to me today.

With that aside, I just noticed that the curious girl wasnʼt around. Did she skip again?

I guess Iʼll find that out later. For now... I better set things straight with this hopeless junior... ”Alright. So, tell me. What do you mean by going into weird tangents? I canʼt imagine how you do it.” ”Thatʼs my unique skill, senpai. I love my lore and dive deeper into it but I also love talking about random things that would spark an inspiration in my head. It just happened naturally and I had no control over it.” ”I see. It makes sense.” ”Isnʼt it? So, when will you take a bite, senpai?” ”There you go again. Iʼm not thirsty so next time, I guess?” ”Shucks. Too bad. And here I thought I could cling more to you...” ”Is that your motivation here? To cling to me?” ”Yes and no... Honestly, I also love your reactions, senpai. Can you forget about everything weʼve talked about for the past five minutes? Pretty please?!” With puppy eyes and pursed lips to try and persuade me, Nina leaned closer.

Seeing that, my lips naturally curved up as I swiftly answered while pulling down my collar to copy what she did earlier; offering my neck to her. ”Use your powers on me then.”𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Upon seeing that, Nina laughed out loud as she clapped in delight. ”Well played, senpai. See? This is what Iʼm talking about... Youʼre not stiff at all and youʼre too accommodating. You canʼt fool me about not being the Noble of the Night. Youʼre using this to trick us; your victims.”

At this point, the other girls in the room had already caught up on what was actually happening. Kana and Rae were shaking their heads while Hana was covering her face, maybe feeling ashamed that she projected herself on this girl who was working in an entirely different matrix. ”Donʼt call yourself a victim.” For the third time today, I flicked her forehead.

However, she was now ready for it. She blocked my finger and stuck her tongue out, ”Iʼm a victim of your forehead flicks!” ”Alright. That works... But letʼs stop here, alright? Weʼre in our Literature Club and youʼre here as our guest. Either you watch on the side or join us in our activity today.” ”What activity?”

With that remark, everyone burst out into a peal of laughter including Hana.

Following that, Rumi took over for me as she pulled the girl back to her side.

And while she was at it, I moved behind her, pampering her the same way I pampered Kana and Hana.

When Nina saw that, she looked at me with an expectant expression. Sheʼs expecting that her turn will also come!

Really, the girl has no sense of danger. Do I look harmless to her?

Yeah... Maybe.

Anyway, I stopped paying her attention again as I returned to Kanaʼs side to read her revised book or at least, the part that she finished editing.

She lent me a reading glass and I sat away from the ruckus that was starting to form because of the energetic junior that I brought into the club.

Lost in the magnificent world that my Kana crafted, I immersed myself in it and I got detached from reality... Itʼs not just me forcing myself into that state, itʼs truly the power of Kanaʼs writing.

When I came to after reading the last sentence of the first chapter, fifteen minutes had already passed.

I raised my head and found my girls merrily doing an impromptu activity to keep Nina engaged.

Hana even moved over to sit next to the girl while Rae and Kana would occasionally suggest something.

I watched that scene for a while before eventually joining them... Somehow, we all marked today as the liveliest the Literature Club became.

As we neared the end of the club hours, Rumi already got the girl on the recruitment list, telling her to join the Literature Club once she passes the entrance exam and enrolls next year. To fully bait her in, she introduced me as the future Club President.

Honestly, if she started with that, Nina mightʼve filled up the application one year in advance. Anyway, while my girls began to tidy up the clubroom to prepare for going home, the four girls handed me the task of escorting Nina to the Student Support Club.

Although it was also within my plan, they went ahead and unanimously decided that among themselves.

Of course, they probably expected me to just put Nina in my afterthought and escort her alongside them.

Because of that, the hopeless junior would once again get the chance to annoy me. ”It was fun, senpai.” ”Fun to you, you mean.” I rolled my eyes at her but Nina giggled at it. She then chased after me and like earlier, clung to my arm.

If any student shows up now, itʼll undoubtedly create another rumor with a headline about the infamous Disciplinary Officer bringing his junior girlfriend to school. ”Yes. But isnʼt it because of you? Iʼm glad I got the courage to come and see you. Best decision ever~” ”Stop that. I still wonʼt bite you.”

Looking at her, sheʼs really having the time of her life, huh? She was not like this when I first met her.

True, she was excited to see Tadano again. However, sheʼs not as unhinged back then. In comparison, sheʼs the same as Mami back then, pleased to see her crush. But now? I donʼt know what to call her current state. ”Heh. You can take your time, senpai. You can treat me like a fermented wine. The more I aged, the better the taste when you finally uncorked me. Am I going to be a plain yet tasty rice wine or an elegant and fragrant red wine?” ”... Is this one of your weird tangents?” ”Maybe? Hehe... Donʼt worry about it senpai, Iʼm simply giving you a glimpse of a beautiful future.” ”Yeah. Right, you are.”

Once again, she produced sweet-sounding laughter. And for a short while, neither of us talked until we reached the stairs.

With the mood settling down, Nina meaningfully murmured. ”I still have a lot to learn from you, senpai.” ”Like what?” ”For example, your origins. Or better yet, your taste in women. When am I going to be graced by your powers?” ”Youʼre still on that?”

Alright. I shouldnʼt have asked. ”Why not? Come on, senpai. Your adorable junior begs you.” ”You? Adorable? Sorry, but Umi takes that title.” ”Oh. Then I can be your playful and energetic junior!” ”Thatʼs Sumire.” ”... Ugh. Am I going to lose against my friends?” Sounding a little frustrated there, a determined expression flashed on her face as she glanced up at me.

When I felt her fiery gaze threatening to burn my cheek, I turned to her and lifted my free hand. ”Want another forehead flick?” ”Senpai, you love flicking my forehead. What will happen if you leave a mark?”

While that set her back slightly, this girl continued to prove that she was not the type to back out after starting something. ”Iʼll kiss it away.” ”Oh! Then, by all means, flick my forehead and leave a mark!”

I thought if I tried a different approach sheʼd feel embarrassed at least but no. It actually boosted her eagerness. She tightened her hold on my arm and almost tipped over to my side. I had to stabilize my foot and hold her closely just to make sure that we wouldnʼt fall down together. ”You crazy girl... Have I unleashed a menace?” ”You sure did. Maybe I should start calling myself your little vampire minion, senpai. All thatʼs left after that is to be baptized by your captivating fangs.”

With an impish smile, she whispered that last part seductively. Clearly expecting a different reaction from me.

What are the odds that Tadano will suddenly pop up by the corner and see us like this? Not zero.