Stealing Spree

Chapter 2263: Rare Jealousy

Upon exiting the station, I decided to go home first to check on Akane and drop the bag that I brought with me. I couldnʼt just come to meet Eimi with it still hanging on my shoulder, right?

Besides, with Akaneʼs period already here, she might shrivel up in here like a plant that hadnʼt been watered by my presence.

”Iʼm home,” I said as I opened the door and noticed Akane not waiting for me.

It was a little strange but my silly wifeʼs voice soon echoed from inside. I could tell from the echo where she was.

”Welcome back, husband!”

In the bathroom, right?

”Akane, are you okay?” I called out as I headed down the hallway and into the living room.

”Un! Itʼs just... it was leaking. Ugh... I hate this, husband. I havenʼt greeted you by the door and now...”

As always, despite sounding so frustrated, her clinginess was once again becoming amplified. I dropped my bag on the side and then went into the kitchen to place the food I packed for her. Rumi didnʼt mind when she saw me making more than what we were going to eat earlier. My girls were already so used to my considerate trait that they were probably starting to assume that anything I did that was unexplainable might be tied to my consideration to one of them or someone I was close to.

Which wasnʼt wrong at all.

After that, I walked towards our bathroom to check on Akane. Ready to assist her if she needed one. I could already imagine her flustered face and the mess she was in, trying to deal with the monthly inconvenience alone.

As I walked in, I pushed the door gently, just in case she didnʼt want me dealing with it.

But not hearing any protest from inside, I stepped in.

And there she was, sitting on the edge of the tub.

She was already dressed but it looked like she couldnʼt stand up from there. ”H-husband...” Upon seeing me, her eyes became watery as she stretched her arms up. She looked like a kitten in distress, waiting for me to pick her up. My chest twinged slightly as I couldnʼt stop my heart from melting at the sight of her vulnerability.

”Whatʼs wrong? Is it hurting too much?” I rushed over to Akane, wrapping my arms around her in a gentle embrace. She wrapped her arms around my waist and buried her face on my chest, rubbing it.

”Itʼs just... itʼs so annoying, husband.” She answered with her voice tinged with frustration. ”And messy.”

”Well, you arenʼt used to it yet?” I playfully asked as combed her golden hair to lighten up the atmosphere.

Akaneʼs cheeks reddened before biting my finger lightly, ”Itʼs not like that, husband! Itʼs just... Iʼm frustrated. Because of this, I didnʼt manage to greet you at the door so itʼs annoying!”

Look at this girlʼs silliness, so thatʼs what sheʼs being frustrated for. Not the fact that she had to deal with her period.

I patted her head before pinching her bloated cheeks that were threatening to inflate further, ”Alright, why donʼt we do it again? Iʼll go outside and you wait for me at the front door.”

If it will satisfy her, then why not, right?

Akaneʼs eyes lit up as she nodded vigorously.

I kissed her lips and tapped her rosy cheek lightly before stepping out of the bathroom and into the hallway.

Not long after, I could hear the silly girl clambering out of the bathroom as though preparing to chase after me.

When I reached the front door, I glanced back and saw her standing there, grinning. Her golden hair might be a little disheveled from her earlier rush but she still looked gorgeous nonetheless.

I gestured for her to wait again then I stepped outside.

I waited for a few seconds before turning back around and opening the door, pretending to have just returned home, ”Iʼm home, Akane!”

Already standing by the door, Akane smiled beautifully as she threw herself at me. Her arms wrapped around my neck instantly before jovially greeting me, ”Welcome home, husband!”

As silly as this was, it was truly this kind of little thing that made all the difference in our lives. After a quick redo of our greeting, Akaneʼs mood improved significantly.

I kissed her again and Akane, with her clingy quirk because of her period, clung to me even tighter as if she could squeeze all the comfort she needed from me.

”Come on, letʼs sit in the living room. Iʼll get you a hot water bottle. Also, I brought home food that youʼd surely like.”

Her eyes lit up and she nodded eagerly. Akaneʼs love language was definitely more than just through food. But in this scenario, it was enticing enough for her. In any case, as her future husband, itʼs my job to make sure sheʼs happy and well-fed, right?

I carried her with me to the kitchen and put her down on the dining table where I served the piece of Hamburg steak that I packed. And to top it all off, I spoon-fed her while she sat on my lap, giving her the full-service experience.

Her cheeks remained red the whole time as she took each bite, but she never took her eyes off of me. It was like she was savoring not just the food but the moment. In any case, I also love every moment of it.

After she finished eating, I moved us back to the living room where I gave her a lap pillow while I combed her lush golden hair.

Although sheʼs especially clingy because of her period, it didnʼt mean sheʼd be hard to talk to. We talked about my plans today and also reminded her of Miwa-neeʼs return.

I might not be home when they arrived so... Iʼd be leaving it to Akane to welcome them home again, just like the first time.

”Husband, what if I miss you?”

”You always miss me, silly girl.” I chuckled as my fingers ran through her soft hair, combing them gently, ”But you know Iʼll always be just a phone call away, right? We can also try calling Fuyu. That girl is always worried for you. And Iʼm sure I have to rely on her again tomorrow to look after you at school.”

Hearing Fuyuʼs name, Akane pouted slightly, ”I donʼt need anyone else to look after me. Iʼm your wife. Fuyu is trying to steal you from me, husband.”

Look at her, now her jealousy was also amplified. But really, sheʼs quite adorable like this.

”No oneʼs going to steal me, silly girl. Iʼm both yours, remember?” I whispered into her ear,

causing her to squirm a bit on my lap.

”I know, but I canʼt help. Iʼm now getting jealous of Fuyu.”

Seeing Akane pout more, I thought I should make this more interesting.

I pulled out my phone and videocalled Fuyu.

In less than a few seconds, my girlʼs beautiful face popped up on the screen.

Smiling as soon as she saw me, the girl greeted me in high spirits, ”Hello, Ruki-kun, whatʼs this call about? Is this the part where youʼre going to say you miss me and you want to see me

as soon as possible?”

... Alright. If I didnʼt know any better, I might think that sheʼs also suffering from the same quirk as Akane but she probably already guessed my reason for calling her.

Down below, Akaneʼs eyes went wide with jealousy. She tried to reach for my phone but I just

raised my arm.

”I do miss you and I want to see you as soon as possible. But Fuyu, Iʼve got a favor to ask. You know, itʼs that time of the month. Akaneʼs feeling a bit under the weather today, so could you

check on her today?”

With her eyes flashing a meaningful glint Fuyuʼs smile didnʼt waver. ”This guy, do you even have to ask me that? Of course, I can. Itʼs Akane. Iʼll always take care of her. Where is she by the way? Sulking on your lap?”

Alright. Looks like my girls were all on their way to becoming psychics. How was she so spot

on?