You Will Regret This Ichinose! [148]

Sakayanagi Narumori cast a glance at Uesugi, who was still lingering in the office. Without a word, he discreetly tucked away his tea leaves into the drawer before speaking.

“We’ve already discussed everything. What are you still doing here?”

“Well…”

Seeing that Sakayanagi Narumori had finally brought up the real issue, Uesugi rubbed his palms together, putting on the eager expression of a lackey before stating his true intention.

“Are there any vacant rooms near mine? Could you spare one for me?”

That’s right!

Uesugi planned to repeat his old trick and set up another base. As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows. His little hideout in the activity classroom had already been discovered by Ichinose, so if he wanted to continue his carefree days, he had to secure another secret base.

Besides, with his partners in crime visiting more frequently, it was only a matter of time before they ran into Hanabi. If that happened…

Uesugi shuddered at the mere thought. Just imagining it was terrifying.

This time, he was determined to be more cautious—strictly screening who could enter and ensuring that the secret never leaked.

Tapping his fingers rhythmically on the desk, Sakayanagi Narumori vaguely sensed Uesugi’s intent. “What exactly do you need that room for? Advanced Nurturing High School has never conducted transactions regarding dorm rooms. Even if it were possible to buy one with points, the cost would be exorbitant.”

Heh heh~

A smirk tugged at the corners of Uesugi’s lips. I knew you wouldn’t agree so easily. But I still have my trump card!

With that, he sighed dramatically and spoke in a tone of grievance, “There’s no way I can get rid of Miss Sakayanagi easily. If I encounter another situation like last night, having a spare room to escape to would be beneficial for both you and me.”

Hmm? That actually makes some sense!

At the mere mention of his daughter, the doting father immediately straightened his posture, ceasing his tapping as he pondered Uesugi’s words.

Seeing Sakayanagi Narumori’s hesitation, Uesugi decided to push harder, sighing wistfully.

“Miss Sakayanagi is just too adorable. She has such a lovely voice, and she’s always so proactive… I can’t imagine anyone in this world who could possibly resist her charm.”

Ding!!

An alarm went off in Sakayanagi Narumori’s mind. That’s right! Arisu is so cute—there’s no way anyone could possibly resist her!

“…I understand. I’ll arrange a room for you later.”

“Oh~ Chairman Sakayanagi, I must say, you’re the most wise and brilliant person I’ve ever met!”

Uesugi delivered the compliment with practiced ease.

In the end, for the sake of his beloved daughter, Sakayanagi Narumori half-sold, half-gifted an empty dorm room to Uesugi for the price of one million private points.

And as for Uesugi—who had already left the classroom—he naturally had no intention of returning to class. After sending Ichinose a text message, he cheerfully made his way to Keyaki Mall to set up his second secret base.

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Seated at his desk, Uesugi stared intently at his phone, deep in thought.

Miss Phantom Thief—also known as Kamuro Masumi—was someone who often spoke one thing but meant another. In other words, she was tsundere.

Which led to an interesting question:

That day at the café, when he asked if she wanted to join his side, she had refused.

But… could it be possible that she had actually agreed, and he simply hadn’t realized it?

With that thought in mind, Uesugi picked up his phone, ready to test his theory.

Uesugi: Kamuro-san, bring me two bottles of cola to my room.

Kamuro: Hah? Why can’t you get them yourself? It’s not like you don’t have legs.

Uesugi: Masumi, that’s an order.

Kamuro: Tch…

...

Uesugi glanced at the two bottles of cola on the table, then turned his gaze toward Kamuro Masumi, who was sitting cross-legged on his bed, staring at him in contempt.

“Oh!!!”

His eyes immediately sparkled.

“…What?”

Kamuro Masumi instinctively scooted further onto the bed, her legs—wrapped in black knee-high socks—stopping their rhythmic movement.

Seizing the opportunity, Uesugi decided to push his luck further.

Ahem.

Clearing his throat, he looked at her expectantly. “Kamuro-san, would you like to play a game with me?”

“If you want to play, go play by yourself. I’m not interested in that kind of thing.”

Kamuro Masumi flatly refused, her tone laced with irritation.

“…Masumi.”

Uesugi’s voice took on a serious tone. “That’s an order.”

“Tch…”

Kamuro Masumi clicked her tongue again before letting out a sigh. “Fine.”

She got up, walked over, and sat beside him, picking up the controller before turning to him.

“Well? Weren’t we playing a game? Teach me how to play.”

“…”

“Oh!!!”

Once again, Uesugi’s eyes sparkled with excitement. He eagerly grabbed her hand.

“Kamuro-san, you’re amazing!”

“…Idiot. What the hell are you doing? If you want to play, let go of me already.”

A faint blush crept onto Kamuro Masumi’s face as she struggled to free herself, only to find that—oddly enough—she didn’t have the strength to do so.

“Alright, alright! Let’s start the game. You better not get tired too quickly.”

Uesugi immediately let go of her delicate hands, leaned in closer, and handed her the controller.

“You’re too close.”

“Don’t mind the little details. Look—this is the attack button, this is pause, and this is—”

“What about this one?”

“That one, combined with this, performs a special move.”

...

Uesugi lay sprawled on the floor. Meanwhile, Kamuro Masumi, still full of energy, kept her eyes fixed on the screen as she held the controller.

“…Kamuro-san.”

“Mm?”

Kamuro Masumi didn’t even turn her head.

“Starting today… you’re my best bro.”

“Go to hell! Who’d want to be your bro?”

“Fine, then you can just be my いぬ (dog).”

“Don’t even think about it.”

And so, finally…

Having figured out the proper way to use Kamuro Masumi, Uesugi decided to test the limits of this ability.

Lying on the floor, he slithered like a snake to position himself behind Kamuro Masumi, then stealthily wrapped his arms around her waist. Leaning in close to her ear, he whispered:

“…Hey, Kamuro-san, want to be my personal pet?”

Feeling his warm breath against her ear, a deep blush instantly spread from Kamuro Masumi’s neck to her face, all the way to her round earlobes.

“Wha—?! You bastard, what do you think you’re doing?! Weren’t we playing a game?!”

“Well, I just realized… you’re way more interesting than the game.”

As he spoke, Uesugi tightened his embrace, letting his hands trail lightly along her body.

“This is… an order, you know.”

He whispered once more against her ear. “Can you…?”

“W-Wait a minute—”

Kamuro Masumi barely managed to respond when—

RIIIIING!!

Her phone rang sharply, snapping her back to reality.

In an instant, she shot up, flipping Uesugi onto the floor before stomping on his face twice.

“DIE! DIE! JUST GO DIE ALREADY, YOU BASTARD!”

Then, after smoothing out her skirt, she stormed out of the room.

Hmph! That bastard… “personal pet” my ass! Who the hell would agree to something that ridiculous?!

The setting sun cast a warm glow on Kamuro Masumi’s flushed, flustered face as she stomped down the hallway.

Ding~

Her phone vibrated with a message.

Uesugi: Black suits you well.

Kamuro Masumi instinctively clutched the hem of her skirt.

Uesugi: Also… Kamuro-san, you really are the card I want most.

Kamuro: GO DIE A THOUSAND TIMES OVER, YOU BASTARD!!!

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