All the Heroines are my Ex-girlfriends

Chapter 49: "The Thief"

Kasumigaoka closed her eyes.

So, the time she came to Fushikawa yesterday was when the "thief" arrived!

Just in such a short time!

She recalled the cherry blossom-colored slippers at home had been opened.

Kasumigaoka's gaze shifted to Yukima Azuma, seemingly filled with sorrow.

Yukima Azuma smiled awkwardly.

How should he put it?

The current scene seemed rather striking.

But in reality, the bigger event was still ahead.

So, Eriri used "Shiratamaru" as an excuse.

The three of them walked together along the road to Yukima's house.

None of them spoke along the way.

Until they reached the door.

Yukima Azuma took out the key while swallowing a gulp.

The big event was about to come!

He opened the hallway door.

On the doorstep, Shiratamaru was sitting obediently waiting.

Unlike most adopted cats.

Shiratamaru had a very friendly personality.

Its mother must have been a house cat, and under her guidance, Shiratamaru had adapted very well to living with humans.

It was just unclear why it had been abandoned.

When Eriri saw Shiratamaru, fluffy and round like a tennis ball, she immediately lost interest in confronting Kasumigaoka.

She sat down directly and reached out her hand towards Shiratamaru.

Her mouth emitted the sound "Nyan nyan."

Shiratamaru was attracted, coming towards Eriri and trying to touch the tip of her finger with one of its paws.

When it confirmed there was no danger, Shiratamaru climbed onto Eriri's hand.

As she stroked its soft, pure white fur, Eriri's eyes lit up.

Kasumigaoka also looked towards Shiratamaru for a moment.

But soon, her gaze shifted to the side.

At the bottom of the hallway steps, a pair of women's leather shoes had been placed.

And the cherry blossom-colored slippers on the shoe rack were nowhere to be found.

A bad feeling began to rise in her heart.

"Welcome home."

Accompanied by a gentle sound, a cute girl who resembled a fresh flower appeared.

Kato Megumi stepped out of the kitchen, still wearing an apron.

If she hadn't been in her Toyosaki uniform, one might have thought she was a gentle and capable wife.

Eriri stopped her playful actions with Shiratamaru, and her whole body immediately froze in a daze.

Kasumigaoka's long, beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

So, the "thief" was here.

"Well, I'm back, Megumi-san. What are you doing in the kitchen?"

Yukima Azuma changed her slippers and walked towards the kitchen.

"Since I wasn't sure when Azuma-san would be home, I made some food, just in case."

Kato Megumi answered naturally.

"Oh, thank you. I'll take care of the rest."

"Okay, then I'll take off the apron for you."

"Mm, go sit in the living room for a bit. You can go home after dinner."

Upon hearing this conversation,

Kasumigaoka and Eriri exchanged glances.

Both of them clearly had the same thought.

"Why are you two so familiar with each other?!"

"Sawamura-san, Kasumigaoka-senpai, hello. I'm Kato Megumi. Azuma-san asked me to feed Shiratamaru."

Somehow, Kato Megumi had appeared next to them.

They almost jumped in surprise.

Upon a closer look, they realized that Kato Megumi was actually a very beautiful girl.

Though at first glance, she didn't leave a strong impression, it became apparent upon closer inspection and getting to know her a little that Kato Megumi was just as cute as the two of them.

It even made one think: "Wow, how come such a cute girl isn't standing out?"

"Kato... right? Do you know me?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha changed her slippers and began to inquire.

"Probably, after all, Kasumigaoka-senpai is very famous at Toyosaki, it would be strange if I didn't know you."

"But I was really a bit surprised just now. I didn't expect Azuma-san's tenant to be the legendary Kasumigaoka-senpai."

Kato Megumi responded sincerely.

The so-called "legend."

Although Kasumigaoka was used to being praised by others,

She couldn't feel displeased by the words of the cute girl in front of her.

Kasumigaoka immediately understood.

The girl named Kato Megumi was a threat far beyond Eriri.

Every action and gesture of hers made it impossible for others to be on guard.

This gentle, soft-spoken girl appeared harmless,

But in reality, she was the most dangerous kind of person.

Once she grasped the fearsome nature of Kato Megumi, Kasumigaoka looked at her ally who was on the same side as her.

What was Eriri doing?

Ah, Eriri was petting the cat.

Kasumigaoka unconsciously raised her hand to rub her forehead.

She had truly been wrong to place her hope in Eriri.

....

Dinner was quickly finished.

Since she was the one receiving the task, there weren't many options to choose from.

So, that evening, the four of them ate curry, grilled mackerel, and miso soup.

After the meal, Shiratamaru was lying in Kato Megumi's lap.

Its front paws walked along Kato Megumi's legs.

The soft pink paw pads felt like they were massaging.

Watching the close interaction between the person and the cat, Eriri finally realized the danger.

"Oh, it's already 9 o'clock. Azuma-san, Sawamura-san, Kasumigaoka-senpai, I'll be go home now."

Kato Megumi took out her phone, checked the time, and stood up.

Although she said "Oh," her tone remained as gentle as a breeze.

"I should be going too."

Eriri, feeling a little reluctant, stood up as well.

Both their homes were near the lower station of the academy, so it was conveniently on the way.

The trains had stopped running.

So, Eriri called a taxi.

Yukima Azuma discreetly slipped taxi fare into Kato Megumi's coat pocket.

After all, it was he who had asked her to help.

It would be inappropriate to make Kato Megumi pay for the taxi.

Taxi fares in Tokyo were known to be some of the most expensive in the world.

Moreover, Kato Megumi's family situation wasn't one where she could spend freely.

As a result, the taxi had barely gone a short distance when

Yukima Azuma received a message from Kato Megumi on Line.

Megumi: "Azuma-san, why did you slip money into my pocket? I don't want to receive it."

Azuma: "It's taxi fare!"

Megumi: "If it's taxi fare, I can pay for it myself."

Azuma: "Anyway, I asked Megumi-san to come help, and if I let you pay for the taxi... my heart won't be at ease!"

Azuma: (Attached with expression image: Not at ease .jpg)