Stealing Spree

Chapter 2350: Dropping by to help

Twenty minutes later, I returned to the Club Building with Misaki. She didnʼt want to return to her club anymore, claiming that she already finished their practice for the day.

As I obviously didnʼt want to leave her behind in the clubhouse, I allowed her to join me back at the Literature Club.

With Misaki being Misaki, she would probably go anywhere as long as Iʼm with her. And itʼs not like I could say no to her puppy eyes. Plus, Iʼm sure the girls wouldnʼt mind having her around. Her adorable innocence was also a soft spot for them.

We entered the Literature Clubʼs room and everyone looked at us with varying expressions. Rumi had a look that seemed to say ʼAs I expectedʼ. Kana shyly waved as she welcomed a junior. Hana and Rae welcomed the girl with a smile. Otsuka-senpai was naturally curious about the girl as she immediately swooned around her. Reira-senpai looked at me with a raised eyebrow. And lastly, Nikka-senpai was just amused at seeing another girl basically sticking to me.

I saw her nudging Reira-senpai and whispered, ”Reira, you should be more proactive. Onoda- kun might be snatched up before your eyes.”

Yeah. Despite being in the same room, she didnʼt really see me flirting with the girls earlier. She still thought I was just in a club filled with girls.

With Misakiʼs addition, the room became even more livelier and as soon as we filled her in on what we wanted to do, she immediately volunteered to be another actor.

Rae took her in, telling everyone that she already had an idea of what role she would hand to Misaki.𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

I got freed again but I stayed there, coordinating with everyone while stealthily flirting as well, spending this dayʼs club activities preparing for our booth.

When it was close to the end of the club hours, I slipped out again to check upstairs. The Student Council was also slowly getting busier with the upcoming Cultural Festival. Although Shizu made sure that I would only need to do my duty two times a week, I thought I should still stop by and check.

The moment I stepped into the Student Council room, a familiar scene greeted me. Shizu was seated at her usual spot, a stack of papers before her. Her pen moved with precision as she signed off on documents. Her expression is one of focus and authority.

Despite the busy atmosphere, the room felt calm. Komoe and Minami Shouko had started working together. As for the couple, Masato-senpai and Watanabe, they were in their own world, discussing something as they were probably working on a task set by Shizu.

When she noticed me, her pen paused mid-motion, and she looked up, a faint smile gracing her lips. ”Numbskull, did you miss me already?”

”I do. I always do, you know?”

”Cheeky bastard.” Shizu quipped but she couldnʼt help her lips from curling into a jovial grin.

”There you go. Your smile will never fail to make me melt. Anyway, I figured Iʼd check-in. I thought you might need a hand with the preparations,” I replied as I stepped further into the

room.

I greeted Minami Shouko who was pouting again because she still felt I tricked her to be in this council.

Then I patted Komoeʼs head, praising her for a good job. Although the girl was my assistant in name, she ended up helping more in the council than staying with me in the other room.

Watching me approach, Shizu leaned back in her chair, stretching slightly as she looked at me with an appraising and affectionate gaze. ”Free time, huh? Rumi-senpai would scold you again if she heard those words from you.”

”Hey, I told her where Iʼm going. And theyʼre a little busy too. You know. Weʼre quite ambitious for our booth,” I replied with a playful grin. ”Anyway, I know how hard youʼre all working here. I wanted to see if I could ease some of your load.”

After saying that, I also looked at Komoe, Minami Shouko and even Watanabe who was already jotting down something on her notepad. Masato-senpai next to her could only shake his head at his girlfriendʼs antics.

At the very least, heʼs still not seeing me unfavorably.

Shizuʼs eyes softened for a moment before she masked it with her usual cool demeanor. ”Flatterer. But since youʼre here, I suppose I could find something for you to do.”

From her tone, I could tell she appreciated the gesture even if she wouldnʼt outright say it.

Shizu had always been the type to carry burdens quietly, rarely asking for help. Well, not until I broke into her bubble. Now, she loves delegating work. So, in a way, the Student Council was now more efficient with her lead.

”Alright, Numbskull. If youʼre serious about helping today, thereʼs a stack of event proposals that need reviewing. Komoeʼs been learning, but Iʼd like a second opinion. Think you can handle that?”

”Mhm. Leave it to me.” I took the folder she handed over and pulled up a chair beside her. But before focusing on it, I couldnʼt restrain myself from reaching for her hand and pulling her for a kiss.

The girlʼs eyes widened in surprise but only for a moment. As always, he leaned into me, her cheeks flushing a darker shade of red. It was a simple, yet intimate moment, our lips pressing together for a brief second before we parted.

She pinched my cheek before puffing her cheeks as she complained, ”I love that kiss, but blockhead, we have a lot of work to do. Give that as a reward for later.

”I understand.” I impishly smiled before picking the folder back to start my work

While I read through the proposals, Shizu returned to her own work, occasionally asking for my input or explaining a detail.

Not long after, Komoe and Minami Shouko also started coming to me for help. But it was quite obvious that they just wanted my attention. I understand that for Komoe since sheʼs also my girl but Minami Shouko? The girl was still focused on feeling that genuine connection with me so... I didnʼt turn her down in helping her settle further.

At least, sheʼs now spending her time more efficiently than trying to cause trouble around the school. Nevertheless, sheʼs still far from being considered ʼrehabilitatedʼ. Maybe if she became unhappy, she might just return to her ways.

Well, weʼre here to prevent that. Give it a week and sheʼd be fully settled as the Student Councilʼs General Affairs Officer.