Stealing Spree

Chapter 2347: Following up on the recruitment



Before coming to the Literature, my feet led me to another location.

Standing before the Alchemy Research Club, I tried sensing any activity inside.

Have they already come to a decision about my offer? Most likely, I only delayed a day as a consideration for the Nikka-senpai in case she suddenly changed her mind. It was partly on a whim, after all. On top of that, I don't need Enomoto coming to the door of the Literature Club.

I knocked lightly and waited. A part of my mind is kinda excited to see my seductress senior again.

The door slid open and there she was, wearing her usual lab coat, covering her wonderful figure that was enough to twist every guy's head just to follow her if ever she walked by.

As though expecting my appearance, her upturned eyes immediately met mine as a pleasant smile peeked from her lips, "Ruki. We've been waiting for you."

"Heh. I miss you too, Reira-senpai."

"You... I never said I missed you."

Her brows clashed as she pretended to be upset.

"Well, I just said it in advance. Just in case, you know?" I shamelessly winked at her.

Her cheeks tinted slightly as she stepped aside, allowing me entry into the dimly lit room, filled with beakers, flasks, and the faint glow of whatever substance they managed to concoct at the corner of the clubroom. Furthermore, the air was filled with a peculiar mix of chemicals and the scent of a mature woman's perfume.

Ah. No. That last part was just Reira-senpai. She's as fragrant as ever.

"There's no end to your shamelessness, Ruki." She chuckled, closing the door behind me. "Still, you're the only one who can act like this with me."

"Not even Enomoto?"

"Him? Everything is just a transaction with him. He provided me sanctuary, I'd do some favors for him like delivering his message. I'm glad he did ask me to deliver a message to you, otherwise... I won't find a cheeky junior like you."

"True. I guess I also owe him a bit, huh?"

Reira-senpai didn't deny that but she chuckled and pinched my cheek as though silently telling me to be careful and not antagonize Enomoto, something she always reminds me of.

I guess since she had been sheltered by him in this Clubroom for the last two years and counting, she did have a clear understanding of what that guy was capable of. It's understandable why she didn't want me to get into his bad side.

Anyway, we walked further into the clubroom, stepping into the partitioned space. There, Nikka-senpai and Enomoto were sitting on the sofa Reira-senpai and I used yesterday.

Wait. Used? That sounds dirty. We only rolled on it a bit while holding each other.

"You're here. I heard about your offer." Enomoto started, acting cool as always. This guy was always this composed. Well, except that one time when I somewhat threatened him.

I nodded, "Yeah. I came to talk about it. I know you won't just let them go, right? Especially Nikka-senpai."

"Not really. You may be dangerous to deal with but you're not the type to do something so illogical."

This guy. He clearly never heard about my past yet. If he did, he would never let me see a speck or even a glimpse of Nikka-senpai. He would hide her somewhere I wouldn't be able to reach.

But if he did his research properly, either he was confident that I wouldn't steal Nikka or he believed I already changed.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Well, that's unlikely. After all, he was there when I was confronted by Ichihara Jun. He'd know that I'd successfully steal the girl from someone as notorious as that pompous bastard.

Anyway, how should I answer him? Pretend I was harmless? Ah. Forget it.

"What does illogical count to you?" I smilingly asked, matching the coolness in his voice. But before Enomoto could respond, Nikka-senpai interjected with furrowed brows, "Enomoto-kun, why do you consider Onoda-kun dangerous to deal with?"

From out of nowhere, he's the one getting interrogated. This was the result of his own doing. He's just sheltering her without even telling her a lot of things that are happening around him. She won't know that we're not really that friendly to each other. We only had an agreement.

Enomoto cleared his throat and still acted like he was unbothered before answering, "Because he's the Disciplinary Officer. He can report this club to the Student Council for using ghost members to fill up the number."

Alright. I'll give him that. He's pretty quick to come up with that explanation.

"Eh? You won't do that, right, Onoda-kun?"

"Of course, senpai. I'm the type to look away for the benefit of someone close to me."

"Pfft. You're saying you're corrupt, huh?"

My answer made her laugh. On the other hand, Reira-senpai who was standing next to me pinched my side again.

"Just as what you'd expect from a cheeky brat like him."

I glanced back at her and grabbed her hand, "Come on, Reira-senpai. I'm being corrupt

because of you."

"Yeah. Yeah." She rolled her eyes.

"Anyway, let's get back on topic," I said clearing the air. "So, since you said you trust I won't do something illogical, it's fine to bring them with me to do Literature Club?"

Enomoto didn't answer with words but only by a small gesture. A nod.

His eyes were anything but calm though. There was a silent threat within them as if telling me to not do something funny to Nikka-senpai.

Should I assure him?

Nah. That's too troublesome. I'll let him agonize somewhere, thinking of the possibilities.

I put on a smile and then turned to the two seniors, "Well then, we're finally cleared. Will you follow me, senpai? Or should we just wait for you in the clubroom?"

"Oh... I'll stay for a bit here," Nikka-senpai answered while furtively looking at Enomoto. For sure, she's trying to capitalize on the opportunity to be alone with him. I just told her that she should be proactive and she's already acting on it. Good for her, I guess?

Reira-senpai also noticed that. And besides, she's also in favor of leaving with me.

"Okay. Have Enomoto escort you to the Literature Club later. Ruki and I will go first." She said while secretly making some hand gestures, cheering for the girl.

"Alright. See you later, Nikka-senpai. We're still in the preparation stage anyway. There's not an extensive script for your roles yet. You can take your time." I winked at her, signaling that I also understood her intention.

Following that, Enomoto, who looked like he still had something to say, nodded at us.

Clearly, he decided not to say that in front of Nikka-senpai. Most likely, it concerns Ichihara Jun or what was left of that idiot's reputation.

As we stepped out of the clubroom, I tightened my hold on Reira-senpai's hand, entwining

our fingers together.

"Shall we?" I shamelessly said, making the beautiful senior blush slightly.

"... Geez. You're taking advantage of this, Ruki." She murmured under her breath, but the sparkle in her eyes couldn't be hidden behind her thick-rimmed glasses.

"I know... And I'll shamelessly admit it. I love being this close to you, Reira-senpai." "Stop, you cheeky brat. Just start walking. I... I'll follow you." The natural seductress pursed her lips and turned her head away, hiding how the redness was slowly creeping up to the

entirety of her face.