Stealing Spree

Chapter 2384: News and Update



Different from yesterday, the dude from the newspaper club didn't approach me after I separated from Akane and the others. However, he was waiting for me at the same alley that always used.

As soon as he found me approaching, he straightened up, looking like someone who had a scoop to tell me.

"Onoda. I have news for you." He said with a grin.

I forgot his name but it didn't matter, I guess? He's the newspaper dude. Now, he's also a newsbearer. What the hell is this guy?

"What is it?"

"Look..." Upon saying that, he handed his notepad that had been to a page.

As I read it, the content made my lips curl up. He's pretty useful.

"Heh. You're a quick worker, huh? Have you finished looking into it?" I handed the notepad back to him.

"Yes! It's big. You know? I never thought a lot of names would be involved here. This is massive. And man, everyone is abuzz. No one can dismiss when big names like Kaneko and Hasegawa are involved in it."

"What? That shouldn't be about them though."

"I know. It's about that trash cuck. But you can't deny their influence. If they're moving, that means it's serious enough for everyone. It's a done deal. He'll be exposed. I'll write a

frontpage headline about him. Just tell me. How do you know about this, Onoda? Did your girlfriend tell you?"

As expected, his interest in my affairs was still there. Ohori-senpai's cuck ex was just a mere distraction. He was probably already certain that my relationship with the girls wasn't simple. He just wanted confirmation.

"How else would I know?" I narrowed my eyes at him, putting my expression back to the cold, indifferent one.

Sensing the change in my tone, the newspaper backed off.

"Right. Right... Well, do you have other scoops? You know. To fill in the other pages."

At least he's sensible.

I guess I can use him for swatting the flies buzzing around my girls. The ones who I hadn't started taking action against yet.

"Let's see. I'll give you something else if you stop prying about the other students' relationship status"

"Man, I promise. I won't write something about you and Shimizu anymore. It's already public knowledge."

"And?"

"... I also won't write about your charisma or the rumors around you with other girls. I swear on my name as a journalist."

I can't even remember your name, dude.

"That's not what I want you to do though. You can write about my charisma or anything. But stop dragging other girls. Who knows? You might run into trouble if you did so."

"H-huh? What does that mean?"

"I mean it as it is. Sometimes, it's better not to dig through things that you don't know about."

The newspaper guy gulped down and nodded, "... Indeed. You're right."

Did he really understand? I have no idea. In any case, there's a saying that journalists have no friends. They only have sources. And I just became his source of juicy rumors. He'll be satisfied for a while if I drop him things that will make their paper relevant to the student body.

Of course, trusting him is like trusting a snake not to bite but it's a calculated risk. I had my own cards to play.

As I emerged from that alley, I quickly found Hitomi's car parked near the sidewalk. I walked over to it and the door instantly opened, revealing my lovely noble lady seated at the back.

"Ruki. Good morning." With a radiant smile, Otoha greeted me as I slid next to her before pulling the door close. She looked as elegant as ever, dressed in a navy blue uniform with her skirt perfectly tailored to showcase her long legs.

Seated on the driver's seat was Hitomi who was wearing a suit with her hands fitted with white gloves, holding the steering wheel. She glanced at me through the rearview mirror but instead of greeting me verbally, she turned around and grabbed my collar for a quick kiss on my lips.

Otoha, not wanting to be outdone by Hitomi's display of affection, pulled on me as soon as Hitomi let go, taking my lips in a deep kiss. Her natural scent was faintly floral, a pleasant contrast to the leather of the car's interior. She didn't really need to put on a perfume to be alluring. Her presence was intoxicating enough.

"So, Ruki... the dinner. It's tomorrow. Hitomi-nee will pick you up from your house. If you need to be presentable, she can drive you to one of our clothing stores. You can choose anything you want there. I'm certain my mom will act difficult around you. He may even try to undermine you," Otoha said as she pulled away from our kiss.

The thought of meeting her mother was a bit nerve-wracking but if she's going to act difficult, then so can I.

"Mhm. Let's handle her together. If we can't convince her tomorrow, we can just have dinner again next time. I'll face her multiple times if possible until she gives up on giving you to someone undeserving." I confidently smirked as I wrapped my arm around Otoha's shoulders.

She leaned into my chest and nodded before saying, "... I think I can also stand up to her now, Ruki. It's about time I start getting involved in our... businesses. I've consulted grandpa and he said he's going to look for a suitable position for me."

"That sounds good. What do you have in mind?"

"Uhm... I can handle being a manager."

"Will you keep a shinai close to you?"

"Ruki.. Do you want me to hit my employees?" With widened eyes, Otoha looked up at me with doubtful expression.

I pinched her nose as I maintained a smirk, "No. It will serve as motivation. But well, I guess you can do anything you want. Otoha, aside from kendo, don't you have something you're

also good at?"

"What?" She tilted her head.

"You have a keen eye on cute things."

"Stuffed toys, you mean."

"Mhm. I believe you'll excel more if you do something you really like, not just something

pushed onto you."

That's right. If there's something she truly can excel in, it's her love for cute things. Her room was already filled with the stuffed toys I gifted her. Not to mention, she's also collecting more

of them.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that her grandfather could open a manufacturing company for it, if not, buy a sufficient enough share of a known brand to have a voice on then/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

board and put her in charge of it.

"I'll tell grandpa about it."

"I look forward to seeing what he will prepare for you. I'll scold him if he just puts you in one corner just to keep you busy."

"Pfft. How can you scold him? Don't be silly." With Otoha's laughter filling the car and fluffy mood returned which eventually switched back to a passionate moment when we started savoring the days we couldn't be together.

After a while, Hitomi cleared her throat, "If you're both done, shall we proceed to school?"

"We're not done yet. Come here, Hitomi." I said, pulling her from the driver's seat and

bringing her to the back with us.

There's just no way I'd let this opportunity pass. The car might shake but that's why we're in a

street with less foot traffic.