Stealing Spree

As I predicted, Satsuki and Sena called me in the morning, waking me up from my sleep. Looking at how it’s still dark outside, they’re probably going to their respective camps early so they could start right away. They only have two days, after all. But they both told me that it might be extended to three or four. Taking up Monday and Tuesday as extensions.

My trip to other schools with Eguchi-sensei will be on Wednesday. So, it’s highly likely for her to do so. As for the training camp that Sena would attend, it’s kind of a boot camp where promising young boxers like the girl would be honed to their utmost potential.

Apparently, they will get a different training regimen depending on their evaluation during that tryout. Ayu was also invited to Coach there. However, because we have a date today, she will attend it tomorrow.

The Inter-High School Tournaments would start in two weeks or exactly ten days.

Every sport and non-athletic competitive club will be participating in it. If I’m not wrong, even Fuyu will compete for their Tennis Club.

Anyway, that also means that the three-day long City-level competitions will partly affect the normal classes – in other words, more free time.

“Idiot, your eyes are still closed. You don’t have to answer this call.”

“Right, Ruki. Sleep some more. It’s not like we’re not allowed to use our phones in the training camp.”

With the two of them calling at almost the same time, we changed it to a group call to not keep the other girl from waiting.

But these two… What the hell are they saying after waking me up? Is it that easy to get more sleep?

Uh. Well, it depends, I guess.

“Don’t mind it. I’m also waiting for this, anyway. I can’t send you off to those camps personally so, I can only resort to this. By the way, Satsuki, you still have bed hair. And Sena, have you drunk your milk yet?”

“Eh? Idiot. At least say that earlier.” Satsuki instantly put a hand on her hair, searching for that bed hair I noticed. Well, she could use the screen as a mirror but I guess it’s too small for her to see.

On the other hand, Sena cheerfully nodded. That girl never missed a day where she won’t drink a glass of it in the morning. According to her, it’s what makes her punches strong. I have no idea how true that is. But since she grew up to be great at what she’s doing, it’s probably very effective for her.

“I did! I also finished with those set exercises you modified for me. I sweat a lot. Wanna see the photos I took?”

“Sure, I love to see my girl’s alluring body.”

Right as I answered that, the girl fiddled with her phone, and soon enough, the notification popped up about three images being sent by the girl.

But right after that, another notification came in. Obviously, it’s from the other girl.

“Oi, perverted idiot. I also exercised and took a photo! Check it out!”

These girls… Is it just me or are they trying to compete with each other?

Well, no matter. I should return the favor, right? I quickly got up and captured my almost naked body… Because of what happened last night, I was only wearing my boxer briefs. Moreover, the side effect of the tea was also fully captured. It was standing gloriously and peeking out from the top.

Both Satsuki and Sena visibly blushed when they checked it out right away. And seconds later, they repeated what they said in a rather heated tone while licking their lips, “What a pervert…”

Anyway, the three of us conversed for a few more minutes until it was time for their ride to arrive. Sena was picked up by Ayu while Satsuki was picked up by Eguchi-sensei along with the other members of their club using a bus owned by the school.

On Sena’s side, Ayu greeted me with a refreshing smile. And I could see the hint of excitement in her eyes.

On Satsuki’s side… well, the whole club, even Eguchi-sensei, greeted me. It’s like I became an unofficial male member of their club that even the seniors acted like their juniors in asking me to cheer for them.

Obviously, I was already clothed at that point. I couldn’t have them call me a pervert as well, right?

-

-

Because I woke up early and Akane remained asleep on the bed, I took the chance to cook our breakfast. And while waiting for Akane to wake up, I began my day by greeting my girls ‘good morning’, even those still asleep. I called the ones already awake while I left a voice message for the rest.

By the time Akane went down from upstairs, everything was already set, even her favorite morning drink that I memorized.

Well, that morning was definitely blissful.

An hour later, around seven o’clock in the morning, my parents arrived, bringing another set of breakfast that they bought from a fast food restaurant. My father was carrying him. He’s still very sleepy.

I took the boy from his arms and brought him to the living room where Akane and I doted on him until he fell asleep again.

As for my parents, the couple feasted on the breakfast they brought and even ate our leftovers upon knowing that I was the one who cooked it.

It’s a simple egg fried rice along with a special sauce. But the two seemed to be very satisfied with it.

Once they were done, they joined us in the living room where they told me what happened for the past week that they started to look after Minoru.

Apparently, they took a leave for work and brought the boy to my mother and Miwa-nee’s hometown. There, they let the boy meet my grandparents on my mother’s side.

As for how they introduced the boy to them… it’s kinda unbelievable.

“Heh, I told them that he’s your child.” Without even pausing, my mother straight-up mentioned that.

Although it’s an open secret, Akane actually never brought it up to me. While it’s very obvious by now, we somehow had that silent agreement to never mention it. At least not yet.

But now, my mother just broke that. Glancing at the girl who’s let her lap be used as Minoru’s pillow, she simply smiled meaningfully while still doting on the boy, brushing his hair while he continued sleeping.

My mother also glanced at Akane and the two smiled at each other. That’s the smile of understanding, I guess.

“Mom, don’t tell me they accepted it.”

“Un. Whatever your guess is… it’s correct. They brushed it off as my usual jokes and considered the boy as our second child.

“Ruki, when the time comes, you have to tell them about it yourself. And bring Miwa with you. Next week, we’ll return to our hometown. It’s been a while since I visited them.” My father added.

I guess that’s normal. But if I returned there and introduced Minoru as mine… I wouldn’t just be bringing Miwa-nee. Akane and the other girls too… At that point, if everything went well, we’d surely be able to brush off the weird looks that we’d be getting. Or so I hope.

“Oh, right. Akane, we’ll also bring you next time. During the summer vacation, perhaps? What do you think, baby boy?”

“Uh. I might be too busy during that time.”

“No worries, bring all of them if you need be. Leave it to me to arrange where you’re going to stay.”

… As expected, she’s going to say that. Shio and I already had that plan to go to her hometown. Looks like even though there’s still more than a month left, my summer vacation was already fully booked.

Following that, the four of us continued talking but it was mostly about the boy’s experience. Even on day 1, Minoru was already missing Miwa-nee. Because of that, they never missed a day to call her for the boy. And through those calls, they also got updated on what was happening on her end.

Minutes later, I recalled something, something that was left unfulfilled because of the events following it.

“Oh, right. Mom, you said you’ll tell me something about the past back when we went to the mountains, did you forget about it?”

“Baby boy, you’re the one who forgot. Don’t pass it on to me. But if you really want to know… here it is… The doctor that we entrusted to look after you gave up. She said you’re a hopeless case and…” My mother paused for a bit there before lightly shaking her head, “... she escaped because of you.”

Huh? I can take the ‘hopeless case’, but why did she escape? My memories of that time were still vague.