Stealing Spree

Having seen Fuyu jump into my embrace, even if we tried to wave it off as an awkward situation that we smoothened out right away, I could already sense Futaba and Eri communicating through their eyes.

Who is Fuyu to them?

Their loveless best friend who has never been involved with any other guy. True. They probably heard her criticizing me for Akane's sake many times before. But for the girl to hug me due to happiness from winning, that's not just new. It was unnatural.

Most likely their mental conversation was already going in this direction:

"So, we'll pretend Fuyu didn't exhibit an unusual reaction there, right?"

"Eri. Just shut your mouth for a moment. It was an accident. Didn't you see Fuyu turning around right away?"

"Eh... But that's our ice flower! Have you seen her get close to a guy before? Not even the popular prodigy of their club couldn't prolong a conversation with her after a greeting! But right there. She didn't even get mad at Onoda-kun! Think about it, didn't that look weird to you?"

"... I don't know. But maybe, just maybe... she likes Onoda-kun?"

"Maybe? Let's press her about it later!"

"You know that girl... She'd rather throw Fuyu to her husband than let any other guy get close to her."

"That's true..."

Alright. Let's stop the simulation there. It's becoming more unrealistic. They're not telepaths. They shouldn't be able to communicate through their eyes for that long!

In any case, it's undeniable that there should be a layer of suspicion in their eyes right now. If they look back to our recent interactions just like the ones on the train, they'd be able to figure out that Fuyu had no problem getting close to me now.

We were even swept away together at one point.

Maybe one of these days, I'll hear them question me about Fuyu. Or maybe not because they're going to catch us in the act.

Either way, I don't plan on hiding my relationship with her to her friends. Sooner or later, I'll also feel unsatisfied by holding back whenever we're together.

If I can be as shameless with my other girls in public places, I can surely do the same thing in front of their best friends. They won't judge us, right?

Or maybe they will. But hey, they'll have no choice but to accept that both Akane and Fuyu are dating me.

As I was lost in that thought, Fuyu finally made up her mind.

She took her time thinking of a suitable request by looking around her.

And at this moment, her eyes landed somewhere.

I followed her gaze and then waited for her to voice it out.

"I decided! Onoda-kun, help me carry our bags upstairs. We'll be sleeping in your room, right?"

"Yeah. And I'll be the gentleman and sleep her downstairs." I swiftly replied.

That's right. That's how this sleepover will go.

The four of them will be sleeping in our bedroom. I mean, it's big enough to fit five of my girls and me there. It'll be spacious for four of them.

"We're not children, Onoda-kun! You don't have to remind us!"

"Don't worry. We'll behave. If it's only Eri, I can handle her myself."

"You. Don't be cocky now, Futaba! I will also beat you!"

Eri snarled at me while Futaba just put on a meaningful smile as her eyes alternated between

us before picking up the controller again.

Well, there's no need to overthink there anymore.

Fuyu and I looked at each other and nodded. Then, we checked on Akane who just waved her

hand, giving her blessing for us to go wild upstairs.

Or so that's what I'm hoping to happen.

Can we do that though? After holding back too much, it was not unlikely.

Anyway, with my lead, Fuyu followed me to the stairs. However, before we could take another

step, I heard Eri shouting a reminder at us.

"Onoda-kun! Don't look inside our bags, okay?"

"Wow, Eri. Did you bring risky underwear? Don't tempt Onoda-kun."

"What did you say? That's not it, idiot Futaba!"

"Fufu... Don't mind her, Onoda-kun. There's Fuyu and I trust you."

Somehow, those two ended up bantering with each other rather than hearing my reply.

Fuyu giggled at them, clearly enjoying their dynamics. Akane tried to chime in but well, she's

just adding to the chaos.

In any case, I made sure not to dip my toes in it and focused on the matter at hand. It's

inappropriate, right?

"Let's go, Yuuki-san. Watch your steps."

"Yes!"

With this, Fuyu excitedly climbed the stairs behind me.

Soon, we reached the second floor and turned to the room we slept in last night.

As I was about to open the door, Fuyu ran up behind me. Knowing that we were already out of

Eri and Futaba's sight, the girl couldn't wait anymore.

"Ruki... I missed you." She sweetly whispers as her hands slip from my sides, hugging me

from behind. She was still carrying my bag but she already slung it on her forearm to get her fingers locked around my abdomen.

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