Stealing Spree

Just like these past few days, Serizawa-senpai was once again next to Haruko when I entered the Book Club.

Perhaps remembering last night where she clung to me until she fell asleep, the silver-haired senpai covered her blushing face as soon as she caught sight of me.

In any case, that’s that, it’s not like I would tease her about it. It’s part of helping her. So instead of intentionally talking to her, I just went to check on Aya who’s already at her corner and Haruko.

Naturally, she heard about my skipping three classes. With a hint of worry in her eyes, Haruko asked me about Otoha and the situation with her family.

Although I told them where I was, I hadn’t elaborated on the details.

At the moment, I still haven't received a new update if her grandfather already woke up but there’s still time. Who knows? Perhaps, Mihara-san was already waiting for me outside to take me back to the hospital.

To not let Haruko be worried, I told her that it’s already under control and I would inform her if there’s something I couldn’t handle.

Before I left for the next door, Serizawa-senpai possibly got her courage as she called for me to draw near her.

She then jumped right into my arms as she clung tightly to me, whispering her words of gratitude for yesterday.

According to her, her fear for men had already shown some kind of improvement. If before even her male teachers would be put under her glaring eyes, she could now relax around them.

Well, not exactly relaxed but... she’s not sending cold glares to them anymore, making the lesson for the day somewhat smoother.

However, she also revealed that when they commended her and tried to pat her shoulder, she sent cold glares to them.

In the end, her fear was only dampened but not culled completely.

Well, that’s to be expected since she only started to face her fear yesterday. It’s already a miracle that it had an immediate effect.

To encourage her, instead of her teachers, I commended her myself by patting her head along with whispering congratulations to her first step at curing her fears.

On the side, Haruko had a satisfied smile seeing the girl clinging tightly and being comfortable in my arms. She didn’t say anything but if I had to guess, Haruko was already thinking if the same method could be used for the other two or if not that, she’s thinking of the next step.

A few minutes later, I sat Serizawa-senpai down as I gently extracted myself from her. Although somewhat reluctant as if she wanted me to stay with her and become her personal hug pillow, she eventually let go after telling her that I would return tomorrow.

“Heh, you’re finally here, shameless guy.”

As soon as the door opened, Mina’s smug expression was the first thing I saw. Although she still looked the same, I could feel a certain cheerful aura around her as if something great happened to her.

As soon as she pulled me inside the room, which turned out to be devoid of any Poem Appreciation Club members apart from her, Mina initiated a kiss without saying anything else.

She didn’t even let us sit. Instead, she pushed my back to the door behind while one of her legs coiled to my back.

“What’s the occasion? You’re surprisingly aggressive today.”

I didn’t hate this kind of surprise considering I was working on making her fall for me. I followed her flow and eventually, she’s the one who ended up with her back against the door.

“Let’s say I’m in a good mood. Don’t you like this?” Mina flashed her smug expression again as she pushed my head down to her neck.

After showering it with kisses wherein her breathing gradually turned ragged from the pleasure she was feeling, I responded. “I do like this. However, is it bad to inquire what made my Mina be in this good of a mood? By the way, your tea is boiling.”

Leaving her neck alone, I pointed at her teamaker that’s already whistling.

Whether her head was in the clouds from what we’re doing or she just truly forgot about it, I had no idea. But upon hearing what I said, Mina pushed me and ran towards it to prevent it from over-boiling.

She then opened the teamaker and inhaled the aroma of her tea. Judging that it’s still fine, Mina sighed in relief as she took the teapot placed right beside it.

Watching her change of expressions from when I was still holding her close until she finished transferring the tea to the teapot, I found it interesting. No, not just interesting, but charming.

Due to that, my feet didn’t betray me as they brought me behind her, hugging her to ease up her current worried expression.

“By its aroma, I don’t think you need to worry about its taste. It’s probably even better than the last one you made.” I said as I slipped my arms from her side.

We’re alone in this room. If I don't make use of this situation then that’s wasting the chance to make the girl see me in a brighter light than before.

Well, although I also had this kind of moment with Ishida-senpai earlier, the difference was that I wasn’t trying to make her fall for me. If it was Kana or Rae with me there, then those few minutes would surely be worthwhile.

“Don’t flatter me. I made a blunder... Ugh, why did I jump at you?” Mina facepalmed as if she’s regretting what she did earlier. However, from how she just leaned her back on me, she’s enjoying this situation.

“Why are you asking me? I’m also wondering what made you that bold. Anyways... I love it. Can I ask for more?”

“Shameless guy, now this is you taking advantage. Sit down and wait for me to serve your tea.”

Removing her hand on her forehead and using it to cover my face, Mina smilingly tried to push my face away.

However, with that little force, it was only enough to stop me from running kisses from the back of her neck to her lips.

“You’ve taken advantage of me as well, can’t I reciprocate?” I put on a shameless smile as I kissed her hand instead. Although my throat was already dying to taste her tea, teasing the girl comes first.

“... Go on then. In exchange, you’ll drink all of these again.” Mina pinched my lips closed as she twisted her body for a bit to meet my gaze while lifting the teapot.

With her fingers preventing my mouth from opening, I could only shake my head before exerting a little force to guide her from where we were standing to the location of the low table that we often used.

Sitting down while I was still hugging her from behind, Mina ended up settling herself on top of my crossed legs.

Eventually, she let go of my lips allowing me to talk again. “Mina, out with it. What could possibly put you in the best of moods? I love the aggressiveness that you showed but at the same time, I’m curious. Will you tell me?”

“No. That’s for you to think about, shameless Ruki.” Mina answered before cheerfully laughing as she poured the tea on the teacups.

This girl. It’s equivalent to her keeping it a secret. Without any clue, it’s impossible to guess...