Stealing Spree
chapter-2006

"Don't just stand there. Sit down." Orimura-sensei said upon noticing how I got stuck standing by the door.

She's in her usual attire; a tracksuit, typical of most PE teachers. However, I find her a little different than normal.

I don't know how to describe it properly but her womanly charms seemed to be overflowing. There was no change in her attitude but for some reason, my eyes were immediately drawn to her cool beauty and her curvy figure.

Of course, this might just be the result of having that experience with her. I couldn’t help but get drawn in by her.

Whether it’s the same for her or not, I had no idea. But considering her gaze at me didn’t linger for too long after she opened the door for me, she was probably intentionally avoiding prolonged eye contact with me.

To get a clear answer to that, I should reel myself in and see how this meeting will go.

"Sensei, you look great today."

Following her words, I intentionally blurted that out as I moved from the door and took a seat on the long couch in the middle of the room.

Orimura-sensei’s office wasn't that much different from Eguchi-sensei's. She had her curtains drawn, blocking the light and scenery from outside. There were pieces of gym equipment lying around on the side like a dumbbell, and a jumping rope that one could use to exercise even in a small space like this. They’re all related to the subject she’s in charge of.

They all seemed to be properly used and maintained which meant she was probably exercising here during her free time. Or, she’s also using them to get some inspiration for her lessons.

I also spied a rolled-up training mat on another corner next to a cabinet. If I have to guess, she’s also keeping some of her clothes in there. Because of that, it won’t matter at all even if she gets sweaty in her lessons. Thinking about it, it makes sense that she also showers after club practices.

Anyway, I expected Eguchi-sensei to be here with us. However, I forgot that she has a class today. Our class’s PE subject is tomorrow so it slipped my mind.

I ran into her on my way here. Looks like it’s a blunder on my part. They were expecting me during the lunch break but I didn’t come here until the last few minutes. On top of that, I ended up reporting to Hayashi-sensei first.

Because of that, this meeting became one-on-one between us again.

Is what happened last time gonna repeat itself? Not likely.

This should be me fulfilling her request to allow her to correct my ways. That’s what she’s going to focus on.

And sure enough, my remark was received poorly by Orimura-sensei.

Standing behind her table, the woman crossed her arms and shook her head disappointedly.

“You and your tongue, shameless brat. Have you forgotten why you’re here?”

Hearing that, a small smile was drawn from my lips. I could answer with just a nod but where’s the fun in that? She’s going to try and apply corrections to me, I can’t let her have it easy.

“I do remember. But sensei, do you mind if I ask you for a reminder? You know… I might’ve interpreted it wrongly.”

“What’s there to interpret wrong? This brat. I… I told you. I have to pull you back to normalcy. It’s not good for you and the girls around you if you continue this way.”

“What way?”

“Your womanizing ways!”

Ah. Look at her, we’re just starting and her blood is already about to boil.

I guess this was the reason why she put this much distance between us. She anticipated herself to be angered by my words or actions.

“I see. Thanks for the reminder then, sensei… I understand. You believe it’s a problem even though Ryouko-san is also fine with this.”

“She’s not fine with this. She simply doesn’t have a choice. Out of any other man she can fall in love with. Why does it have to be you?”

From a certain perspective, that does make sense. If someone took the time to understand her, she wouldn’t be drawn to me. I’ll simply become her outstanding student. Unfortunately, we’re way past that.

“I believe only Eguchi-sensei can answer that, sensei. Can I say something in my defense?”

“Go ahead.”

“On second thought, this isn’t a defense. These are simply my thoughts on my situation. Sensei can interpret it in any way you want to…” I paused momentarily, relaxed my posture, and then stared at her intently. Sensing that she was invested in hearing my words and she wouldn’t avert her gaze again, I continued. “Is it so bad to fall in love with someone and have it realized? Why is it that we’re only supposed to devote ourselves to only one?”

I’m aware that includes hypocrisy on my part since I won’t be able to stand it if my girls also fall in love with another guy while remaining in love with me. But my point still stands. We simply just fell in love with one another. It just so happened that they all accepted my situation even after I told them about it.

And even then, they still have the freedom to choose whether to stay with me. And for the few girls who I considered to be someone I can’t lose like Akane, the choice doesn’t matter to them since they will never choose to part with me.

Orimura-sensei contemplated for a while. When she finished, she released a sigh and sat down on the chair behind her.

“I see. So that’s how you see it, huh?”

“Yes, sensei.”

“You’re right. There’s nothing wrong with feeling that way. And it’s not entirely uncommon. You can find one or two in any given area. However, you… shameless brat, you have no limits. You will keep this up even though there is already a throng of women waiting for you. Even if you say you can make it up to them, it won’t be enough.”

She’s not wrong. I fully acknowledged that. But it’s actually not the girls who think like that. It’s me… And yet, despite She’s not wrong. I fully acknowledged that. But it’s actually not the girls who think like that. It’s me… And yet, despite acknowledging that fact, I cannot put a lid on my desire.

Even at this very moment, it’s functioning quite well, measuring my current favorability with this woman.

“Alright. Let’s say you do have a point there. Tell me, sensei. How will you stop me? Or what’s your plan for correcting my ways? You specifically requested this for me so at the very least, I’ll try and accommodate you. It doesn’t matter if what you suggest is something I will normally reject outright.”

In hindsight, her choices are limited and they will undoubtedly fail in the end considering I have a firm belief in myself and our current arrangement.

“My plan…” Orimura-sensei’s voice trailed there. She didn’t look unprepared. She’s just gauging my interest. After a few seconds of testing me whether I would flinch or not, she continued.

“First off… Onoda, tell me your plans for the future.”

“Is that necessary?”

“It is. I need to know how serious you are about what you’ve built.”

“I see. So you can break it down before we realize what we’re building for the future. Gotcha.”

“Un. It’s good that you understand.” This time, a small smile peeked from her lips. Most likely, she’s satisfied that I’m following her line of thought.

In any case, it’s not hard for me to answer this. Let’s see if she has a method to break it down.

“My plan for the future is simple, sensei. To marry all of them and live together until the end.”

“Heh. That’s pretty ambitious of you.”

“I know, right? But that’s how it is. Do you have an idea how to break it down now?”

“... Let’s see. All it needs is for a woman to make you fully devoted to her, enough to forget the others.”

“That’s true. But no one can fit that bill, sensei. I’m fully devoted as it is to everyone. And I love them equally. No one can be greater than the others.”

Mhm. I’ve already mentioned this a lot of times before. And I certainly wouldn’t change my mind about that. Even if it’s a princess or a queen of a country. That’s because I always give 100% to everyone.

Orimura-sensei’s small smile was maintained as though she already expected that answer. However, her next words surprised me a bit.

“You seem confident. Then allow me to test that, shameless brat.”

“Mhm? You’re going to test it, sensei? How?”

“I… I’ll make you devoted to me. Enough to forget about everyone.”

This… Did I hear her wrongly? She said devoted to her, not Ryouko-san…

Her goal. She hasn’t realized that it has already changed from how it originally was.