Stealing Spree

Chapter 2615: Who goes first?

Several minutes later, after an awkward silence had eventually ensued, the four of us tidied up.

Kushii slid off my lap, An-rin jumped up to turn on the lights and turn off the TV, and Chii pulled my pants up.

”Alright, Onoda-han,” An-rin piped up as she returned, trying to regain her chaotic gremlin energy. ”Donʼt think you can just, like, pull that stunt again and expect me to jump in. Iʼm a scientist, not some… some harem recruit!”

I tilted my head and snorted, ”Since when are you a scientist? Was your research about that kind of subject? When should I expect a lab report submission from you?”

Not expecting I would fire back like that, the girl erupted once again as she glared at me indignantly, ”Hmph! Youʼre the worst, Onoda-han. You know that? Total pervert vibes. Bet youʼre already planning to tease us for the coming days! Donʼt even try!”

”Tease you? Donʼt worry, An-rin. No one will know about what happened except us. My lips are sealed. No way I will try to embarrass you over it. Unless… you want to brag about it to the others.”

”O-of course not!” The girl swiftly replied with a stutter as she yanked the sleeve of my shirt.

”Alright, Kii. Stop teasing her. Did you bring that miraculous tea? Iʼll brew it while you help them clean up here.” Chii pinched my cheek before turning to Kushii, ”And you two, no more funny business. Itʼs getting late… We still have to take a shower and prepare our bed.”

Kushii and An-rin nodded in unison but their expressions couldnʼt be more different.

Kushiiʼs face still held that dreamy glow as if she still hadnʼt recovered from earlier. An-rin, on the other hand, kept her glare up as she pulled me up from the couch, ready to command me with whatever she could think of.

”Mhm. Tea sounds good. Itʼs in my bag. Akane packed me a few leaves for it. That silly girl knows Iʼll need it.”

I playfully said as I pointed to where my bag is.

Chii rolled her eyes before whispering, ”Yeah, right. Pervert Kii.”

Meanwhile, Kushii and An-rin tilted their heads as the ʼmiraculousʼ tea had just registered in their heads. Theyʼre curious as to what was miraculous about it, waiting for me to fill them in.

And when I did tell them that itʼs something that could make us all feel refreshed in the morning, no matter how late we sleep, they both looked at me with narrowed eyes and knowing expressions.

Yep. They imagined what the reason could be for needing to drink something like that.

I left out the details about its side effect on me though… I mean, itʼs unnecessary, right? Or is it?

Anyway, I shrugged and started picking up the mess on the coffee table before casually saying, ”Donʼt worry, An-rin, Iʼll keep my pervert vibes in check.”

With that, Kushii blushed again while An-rinʼs glare sharpened. If looks could kill, she wouldʼve stabbed me multiple times already.

”Hmph. You better, Onoda-han. Iʼm, like, totally onto you now. One wrong move, and Iʼm—uh, Iʼm gonna… do something chaotic! Yeah!”

This girl… what did she mean by that?

”Sure, sure. Something chaotic, huh? Iʼm curious what it will be.” I replied, giving her a playful wink before turning to help Kushii tidy up the couch.

The scattered pillows and slightly wrinkled blanket were the only evidence of our earlier… activities.

When I drew near her, Kushii closed in quietly as she intentionally let our fingers brush against each other as we worked.

I caught her stealing glances at me.

”You okay, Kushii?” I asked in a low voice, trying to gauge what she was thinking.

The girl nodded quickly before her lips curved up slightly as she clutched a pillow to her chest. ”Y-yeah, Onoda-shi. I just… canʼt seem to forget it. But donʼt worry! Iʼll be, like, totally fine later!”

Her voice dropped to a whisper at the last word before lowering her head. Look at her acting this adorable. Isnʼt this cheating?

But then again, I was the one who caused her to act this way.

I gave her a reassuring smile, resisting the urge to pull her into a hug right then and there.

”I see. No pressure to do anything more, alright? Just let me know what youʼre comfortable with.”

She gave a small nod as her lips curled into a shy but genuine smile. ”Thanks, Onoda-shi.”

”Sweet, huh? Donʼt let An-rin hear that. Sheʼll accuse me of faking it to lure you into my ʼpervert schemesʼ again.”

I kept my voice low as I mimicked An-rinʼs dramatic tone, which earned a soft giggle from Kushii.

From the kitchen, Chiiʼs voice cut through the moment.

”Kii, you better not be flirting over there while Iʼm making our tea. Iʼm gonna be more jealous!”

Does she have a third eye or what? Anyway, weʼre not flirting. Iʼm just checking on them.

After responding to Chii, I then moved to An-rinʼs side, making her flustered again and slowing down our work.

By the time Chii returned with the teapot, the chaotic gremlin was hitting my shoulder in frustration while Kushii watched on from the side, chuckling at our banter.

I then helped serve the tea, telling them more about it. Where I got it and how effective it was.

Somehow, despite my attempt to keep the ʼside effectʼ a secret. Chii accidentally brought it up, causing another tilt of the two gyaruʼs heads.

Left with no choice, I explained it to them and almost instantly. I got smacked in my face by the flustered An-rin as she called me a pervert again.

Kushii, on the other hand, simply stared at me. I had no idea whatʼs going on in her head but I bet itʼs anything but pure.

Ten minutes later, as we finished the tea, it was time to decide the order of who would take a bath first.

Although Chii would probably love to take a bath with me, An-rin, being the host for tonight, expressly said that we couldnʼt take a bath together.

Or at least, she reasoned out that their bathtub was too small to accommodate two. And before Chii could argue that we could squeeze in together by putting her on my lap and spooning her from behind, An-rin threw her a playful glare, cutting her off mid-sentence.

”Nuh-uh, Chizuru! No funny business in my bathroom! Youʼre not turning my tub into some steamy romance scene, got it?”

Chii pouted, crossing her arms dramatically. ”Hmph, fine, Miss Party Pooper. But donʼt act like youʼre not curious about squeezing in with Kii yourself.”

Not expecting that retort, An-rinʼs face flared red again as she waved her hands frantically.

”W-what?! Me? With Onoda-han? As if! Iʼm, like, totally not into that! Iʼm just keeping things… civilized, okay?”

Kushii also interjected, taking a jab at her friend. ”Civilized, huh? Says the girl who was, like, totally melting earlier… Did it feel good? Having Onoda-shi suck on you.”

”Shut it, Kushii!” An-rin snapped, though her flustered grin betrayed her attempt at indignation. ”Youʼre not one to talk, Miss ʼIʼm gonna be bold tonightʼ! Was Onoda-han that delicious you couldnʼt even lift your head earlier?”

I raised my hands, trying to diffuse the brewing chaos before it could escalate.

”Alright, alright, ladies. Letʼs not start a war over bath time. How about we draw straws or something? Fair and square.”

Chii smirked, leaning back with a teasing glint in her eye. ”Oh, Kii. There you go again. Diffusing the situation before it turns into another uncontrollable situation. You playboy. Fine, straws it is. But if I win, Iʼm totally sneaking in with you anyway.”

Covering her face, An-rin groaned before grabbing a handful of pens from a nearby cup to use as makeshift straws.

”Thatʼs NG, Chizuru! But fine, the shortest pen goes first. And no cheating!”

With that, we each drew a pen, and after a bit of squabbling and laughter, the order was decided:

Kushii first, then An-rin, followed by Chii, and obviously, Iʼd go last. I did remember which pen was the longest and drew it, after all.

In any case, An-rin insisted on the separate baths, muttering something about ʼnot letting our bathtime turn into a total perv fest.ʼ. Also, to save electricity or something. But her blush suggested she wasnʼt entirely opposed to the idea in theory.

Looks like I corrupted another pure maiden… or a gyaru, rather. Ah. To be so sinful. I should go to a confessional sometime and ask to be forgiven.

Alright. Enough joking. I guess… our night isnʼt going to end soon.