Stealing Spree

The stares were a normal reaction, indeed. However, what happened next was something even I hadn’t anticipated.

First, utter silence that could deafen anyone ensued. No one dared to take a breath or move for a few seconds as the slit of their eyes gradually grew bigger and rounder. A moment later, dumbfounded expressions littered their faces.

“That...” With one of them slipping a word out, the frozen state had been undone as almost like pelting drops of rain gradually growing stronger by the second, the members of the Girls Basketball Club screamed in embarrassment one by one.

“Kyaaa!”

“Noooo!”

“T-turn around Onoda-kun! Hurry!”

Ah. Yeah. Why didn’t I think of that right away? Maybe because I was just as dumbfounded as them.

Eguchi-sensei and I walked in at the worst possible moment.

More than half of them were in the middle of changing into their jerseys. Some were even not in that state. They were still changing into sports bras and spats instead of their usual underwear.

So, I got to see more skin and private areas that I didn’t ask to. Even though my eyes focused instantly on Satsuki, it was inevitable to capture that sight when she was part of the picture.

Eguchi-sensei who was quick on the uptake hurriedly closed the door behind us to prevent their voices from drawing attention.

We could’ve stepped back out but I don’t know. Perhaps, her mind also short-circuited and that’s her first reaction? In any case, it’s also a bit better since if people showed up, the girls would be more embarrassed.

In any case, having gathered my wits back, I obediently turned around without saying anything else.

The apology could be done later. When their heads returned to order.

"Y-you can turn around now, Onoda-kun."

After a few minutes of waiting where the only sounds I could hear were the shuffling of their clothes and their hurried breathing with occasional whimpers of embarrassment, Kawakami-senpai finally gave me the signal to face them again.

She’s the one who asked me to turn around and obviously, she’s among those who were half-naked. Earlier, she only had her spats on and was in the middle of putting on a sports bra to hold her sizable bosom.

Her voice was still riddled with embarrassment but as the captain and the Club President, she once again took up the role of their leader. Moreover, she must have accepted that what just happened was an accident.

Fortunately, no one disagreed with that and I heard voices of agreement from the other members.

And so, to make sure that I wouldn’t give an impression of a pervert – even though I certainly am – I waited for a few seconds before carefully and cautiously facing them again. I even tried to act like I had my eyes closed, resulting in them also telling me that I could safely open it again.

As I expected, shame was still apparent on their faces but at the very least, none of them were glaring at me.

That’s a miracle. Or is it the power of being handsome? I don’t know.

Apart from that, I saw Satsuki holding back her laughter at me. She clearly found it hilarious that I walked in at the worst possible moment. But at the same time, a scowl would sometimes peek at her currently expressive face because she was not among those who were in the middle of changing.

Yep. That’s a classic Satsuki. For sure, the girl would be teasing me later while also acting upset. She’s that difficult yet still adorable to my eyes.

Anyway, I apologized to the girls which they accepted. Some even asked whether I’m apologizing because I don’t see them as attractive.

I didn’t answer that because it was instantly quelled by Kawakami-senpai. She’s either being considerate because they know I’m Satsuki’s boyfriend or she’s afraid to hear my answer to it.

Well, it’s a trap question and I’m grateful for her to stop it.

Eguchi-sensei also apologized to them. She’s trying to own up to the blame because she didn’t knock before inviting me in. And knowing the woman, she most likely forgot about the possibility of that situation because of her muddled head from having spent an intimate moment with me.

Obviously, the girls didn’t want to blame her completely. They also shared some of it by mentioning how they forgot to lock the door.

“Uh... Enough about blaming. Let’s just say no one is at fault or everyone is. But Kawakami. I think what happened is actually a positive for us.”

Amidst that discussion, Kanno-senpai, the third-year Center who Satsuki admired and was now considered the Vice Captain of their team cut in the middle of it.

I thought she was just trying to stop the growing awkwardness but the confidence in her voice was otherworldly.

“Huh? Positive? What do you mean?” Kawakami-senpai doubtfully asked.

Likewise, Eguchi-sensei and most of the girls in the room appeared confused at her statement.

Upon seeing that, the girl who's the tallest in this room scratched the back of her head.

“Come on. Haven’t you noticed? Alright, let me ask this instead. Who among you is still getting the nerves for our upcoming match?”

With that question directed to everyone, it didn’t take long for someone to exclaim in amazement.

“Ah! It’s true. I’m already calm.”

And soon, the others followed suit, especially those who were going to play the game.

“Uh. I also think that I’m no longer exhausted.”

“Y-yeah. That’s the same for me!”

“What a miracle... Does this mean Onoda-kun cast a spell on us?”

Alright, that last one sounded more like an exaggeration I would often hear from Elizabeth.

In any case, right after it, the girls started laughing.

This time, Satsuki was the one who got dumbfounded.

When our gazes met, I smirked at her which resulted in her jumping out of her seat to give me a headlock.

Unfortunately for her, the sight of me being handled by her also gave birth to more laughter from the other members of the club. In the end, it became her turn to be embarrassed.

She eventually released me in a headlock before going behind me, slumping her body down on my back.

“Relax, Maemura-chan. We won’t try and steal him from you.” Kawakami-senpai said with a giggle.

“Look at her go. It seems like Onoda-kun is really her battery. No one can energize her better than him.” Kanno-senpai added while the others followed suit.

Because of those comments, instead of recovering from her embarrassment, the usually snarky girl could only bury her heated face in my back.

Not long after that, she dragged me out of the room to escape the seemingly endless teasing.

Before the door closed, I heard Kawakami-senpai adding a reminder, “Come back soon, you two! The match is in fifteen minutes. And Onoda-kun, don’t you dare tire her out before the match!”

Uh. That’s just a coincidence, right? They didn’t know about what Satsuki and I did before their previous matches.

In any case, since she also heard that, Satsuki groaned and took a bite at my neck.

“I shouldn’t have waited for you in there...” With slight regret in her voice, the girl wrapped her arms around me, sniffing my scent and enjoying our connection.

“I’m impressed they can tease you to that extent. Should I commend them for it?”

“Don’t you dare, idiot! Ugh. Let’s go. Get me a lemonade.”

With her eyes narrowing to a glare, the girl groaned once more before dragging me away from their waiting room.

Mhm. Get her a lemonade, huh? While that’s valid, her intention was clear. She’s escaping from the next round of teasing that will be delivered by me.

“Also, forget everything you see there, pervert Ruki. Rewrite it with my body.” Satsuki added a reminder before pouting and blushing at the same time.

This girl. How adorable can she be? Is there a higher level than the highest?