[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-stealing-spree":3,"chapter-stealing-spree-stealing-spree-chapter-2458":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Stealing Spree",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1762783,2333,"Chapter 2458  Suspicious Minori","stealing-spree-chapter-2458",2458,"\u003Cp>A while later, we left the school grounds after I sent Orimura-sensei a report and left the key to the pool where she told me to. Given that she was still a little weak from what happened, I escorted her back to her house, meeting up with Minori-senpai halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you on Monday, senpai. I'll call you later, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Un. Take care, Onoda-kun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuika-senpai's voice was faint as she leaned into me, her eyes already half-closed. Minori-senpai shot me a knowing look before nodding and taking over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like you put her into too much work, Onoda.\" The green-haired girl narrowed her eyes at me as she supported Yuika-senpai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, swimming is tiring, senpai.\" I put on a playfully innocent look, dodging her gaze. \"But she's happy, isn't she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her expression turning slightly suspicious, Minori-senpai looked from me to Yuika-senpai and back. \"I hope you're telling the truth, Onoda. If you did something to her, I'll make you regret it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Yuika-senpai came to my rescue, \"Minori, it's not like that. Onoda-kun took great care of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then looked at me and winked. I know, we can straight up tell her that we already crossed the line but Yuika-senpai wants to be the one to break the news to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it's not like nothing happened between Minori-senpai and me yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Knowing him, he might have taken advantage of you. I have to make sure.\" Minori-senpai was still relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, I took a step forward. After making sure that no one was around, I pulled them both in my arms before whispering, \"Then, Minori-senpai should come with us next time. I'll also show you how I teach Yuika-senpai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuika-senpai giggled a little while Minori-senpai remained skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, she didn't push me away and instead hit my shoulder with her forehead, \"Okay, next time I will be there. And also, Onoda-kun. You'll be busy on Monday. You don't have to keep trying to visit us in the clubroom... We'll be coming to help out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right! Onoda-kun, we'll join Haru and the others. You do what you need to do. Make your booth a success for all of us.\" Yuika-senpai also chirped in, her eyes sparkling with a hint of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since their club had also been pulled by the 'collaboration, their success now also hinged on us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm. I'll keep that in mind. Well then, I might be late for my part-time job. See you too, Minori-senpai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-haired girl nodded as I released her while the orange-haired girl stayed a few seconds longer in my embrace as if she was recharging her energy from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I walked away, I glanced back twice and found them watching my back, prompting me to wave my hand and smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At both times, Minori-senpai had her eyes narrowed while Yuika-senpai had a sweet smile. It's quite tempting to run back and kiss her again but I know I had to get going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I reached the station, I quickly sent them a message. Yuika-senpai had a positive reply, thanking me again for today. As for Minori-senpai, her reply was flat and emotionless. Still, I teased and thanked her for allowing me to get her contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean, it's not like she still hated my guts, it's simply just the way she was. Just like with Yuika-senpai, breaking down her walls was what I needed to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first half of my train ride was spent in silence while chuckling to myself every time Minori-senpai would reply. Surprisingly, she's more talkative over text messages than in person. Each of her replies would be a few sentences long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I even thought she was so mad at me but once I mentioned something that made her laugh, the girl replied with a single emoji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of contrast in her was really charming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, that relaxing moment was abruptly cut short when my phone buzzed with an incoming call from Orimura-sensei. I picked it up, expecting her to grill me about the pool key or the report I wrote and sent to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe she only had the time to read it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sensei?\" I said, lowering my voice to the minimum as it was rude to answer a call inside the train. I wasn't alone in the train car, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shameless brat, why does your report only contain teaching her? What about the activity? There are float boards and floaty rings there that you could use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't pinpoint if she was annoyed or amused but I could tell she was also on the road. Maybe they had just finished with that meeting with Hirari High and they're on the way back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize, sensei. I failed to gauge Yuika-senpai's stamina. I exhausted her from teaching the basics of swimming. I was worried that pushing her to do activities might lead to an accident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A straight lie but what can I do? It's still the truth, no? Yuika-senpai was truly exhausted after the lesson but then... we did all that and she got drained of her energy further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sigh echoed through the phone, and for a moment, I thought I might have gone too far with the lie. But then Orimura-sensei spoke, her voice tinged with something that wasn't anger. \"Alright, I'll believe you, Onoda. But I guess it's better than her coming to me complaining about being forced to swim laps. G-good job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I being praised?\" My lips curved up slightly at the corners, surprised by her unusual response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you are. So, shut up now, brat. We're going back. Where are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the train. I have a part-time job to get to.\" I replied, keeping my voice low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, the sound of the car engine and the familiar voice of Ryouko-san also filled my ears. Orimura-sensei put me on loudspeaker or maybe it was Ryouko-san who asked her for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad, Ruki-kun. I thought we could still catch you in school. Good luck with your part-time job,\" Ryouko-san's voice was playful, hinting at something more than just a simple greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm... See you soon, Ryouko-san. And please tell Orimura-sensei, she owes me for that lesson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft. She hears you loud and clear, Ruki-kun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The line went quiet for a second before Ryouko-san's laughter filled the air again. \"Alright, we'll be seeing you soon. Don't overdo it at your job, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't. Thanks for the concern, Ryouko-san.\" I replied before adding, \"Take care driving. I'll be on my way, Ryouko-san, Orimura-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train stopped at the station and I quickly gathered my things before exiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today would be the 9th lesson for the batch I was instructing with the basics of boxing. And tomorrow will be the final lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was lucky that no one complained yet and there were already people reserving for the third batch. I guess I'm getting the hang of this part-time job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Hisa-jii was not giving up on convincing me to become a professional and sometimes, the other members of the gym wanted to try me out with sparring. Good thing I was only there during the lessons, or I would unnecessarily spend time brawling in the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>",1206,"2026-06-08T09:44:22.011Z",1,"novelbin.me","4a2a985466995568bf8ca63c4de99f6ac4862d0d601cd451b87d07409355ff61","stealing-spree-chapter-2459","stealing-spree-chapter-2457",2873,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstealing-spree-cover.jpg"]