Kamuro Masumi glared fiercely at Natsukawa.
"What do you mean by this? Are you after some kind of deal, or are you trying to threaten me? Do whatever you want. I don't care."
Kamuro Masumi: Just my luck! I couldn't resist trying it once at my new school, and I got caught...
What does he mean?
Will he report me and get me expelled? No, that's not it!
Could this turn into some sinister hentai plot?
What a rotten man!
What should I do? No, I absolutely can't let him get his way!
But what if...
Even then, I'd probably only let him touch me a little.
The thrill, thump-thump-thump-thump, my heart's racing...
With Natsukawa holding something over her, Kamuro Masumi's expression shifted straight into an attitude of giving up, showing no regard whatsoever for her class or her own future. Inside, however, her thoughts were racing.
In Sakurajima, drinking was prohibited for anyone under twenty, and theft was also a fairly serious crime.
Although she was only a student, if her shoplifting came to light, Kamuro Masumi's life at school would be as good as over. In the original story, Ichinose had also fallen into darkness over something similar.
But Natsukawa knew that Kamuro Masumi genuinely didn't care about any of that.
She only shoplifted to seek thrills. This beautiful girl had a thrill-seeking streak.
He could use her theft to threaten her into becoming his spy in Class A, and the chances of success were extremely high. After all, Sakayanagi had threatened Kamuro the same way in the original story, and the two had subsequently become good friends.
Besides, given Kamuro Masumi's personality, she would certainly be delighted inside to accept something as exciting as spying, even if she said she hated it.
With leverage over her, he wouldn't have to worry about Kamuro's willingness to act or her loyalty, not to mention that her abilities weren't bad.
However, Natsukawa had no intention of doing that at present. He was only doing all this to win over his target.
Besides, Class A's Sakayanagi Arisu was very intelligent, possessed outstanding strategic vision, and was sufficiently ruthless. Against Sakayanagi, Kamuro wasn't capable enough. A tool that would be easily exposed could hardly be called a good one.
"No, you've misunderstood."
Natsukawa hurriedly shook his head and said helplessly:
"Didn't I tell you? I was just a little curious about how you feel when you steal."
Kamuro Masumi was a little dumbfounded.
"Huh? Is there something wrong with your head? What's there to be curious about?"
"You don't have to put it so harshly..."
Natsukawa awkwardly scratched his cheek with a finger.
"I'm a well-off, well-behaved student, for what it's worth, so when I see something that makes me curious, I..."
The most skilled hunters often appeared as prey.
Before Natsukawa finished speaking, Kamuro Masumi frowned and quickly figured out what he meant.
"Oh, I get what you mean."
Kamuro said with a hint of mockery:
"One of those good little students you see everywhere in Sakurajima, huh? A rich guy with good grades wants to experience a different kind of life. How ironic!"
"Say, Masumi, you definitely don't have any friends, do you?"
"None of your business, you nasty stalker!"
Kamuro Masumi immediately glared back at him, then hesitantly asked after a while:
"Um, well. You're really not going to tell the school?"
"Only elementary school kids tell on people to their teachers."
Natsukawa deleted the video he had recorded right in front of Kamuro Masumi. (He actually still had a backup.)
Kamuro Masumi was surprised by Natsukawa's actions.
He could have used it to threaten me...
"Huh? You deleted it?"
"Well, you're not completely beyond saving!"
Ding, affection +20
"If that's how it is, I suppose I can tell you!"
Kamuro beckoned him closer, leaned toward Ye Xue's ear, and teased in a devilish tone:
"When you're shoplifting, there's a slight sense of guilt, the worry that you'll be discovered, the joy of succeeding, and the satisfaction. When all of those intertwine, it's pretty thrilling~"
"Uh-huh, uh-huh. Anything else? I'm really curious!"
Natsukawa kept nodding with an interested expression, like an inquisitive child.
The two chatted like that for a long time on a bench below the dormitory building. Mostly, Natsukawa asked questions while Kamuro Masumi showed off her shoplifting experiences from middle school.
Since someone had already discovered that she stole things, Kamuro no longer had any reservations.
Kamuro Masumi felt that chatting with Natsukawa was an extremely novel experience, and it didn't feel bad.
Nothing was more thrilling than dragging a good person down into hell.
A little while later.
After they added each other on their messaging app, Kamuro Masumi stretched with satisfaction, revealing her lovely figure, then stood and patted Natsukawa on the shoulder.
"Let's call it a day. I'm heading back."
After a slight pause, Kamuro Masumi teased:
"Natsukawa Tatsuya, right? If you're interested in shoplifting, I can teach you!"
"Really?"
Natsukawa's eyes lit up with delight, but he quickly shook his head.
"Forget it. That wouldn't be good for the class."
"Tch! What a coward. That doesn't match how you acted earlier."
Kamuro Masumi turned and waved, adding:
"If you ever want to do something thrilling, come find me!"
Hmm? I'm an expert in that department too, you know!
Natsukawa called out half-jokingly:
"Hey! Does any kind of thrilling activity count?"
"You..."
Kamuro Masumi instantly turned back to glare at Ye Xue, then walked straight up and delivered a painless chop to his waist.
"I keep feeling like there's something nasty behind your words. Don't make weird jokes with me."
"Ah! Forget it, Masumi. Let's talk about it another day."
Waving her hand, Kamuro Masumi started leaving again.
"I'm off."
She had only taken a few steps.
Natsukawa's voice rang out again:
"How about coming to my room next time to teach me something thrilling?"
What an interesting guy! But there's absolutely no way I'd agree to such a weird excuse.
It's strange, but what's this faint sense of excitement...?
Ding! Affection +10
Kamuro couldn't help quickening her pace. Once she was some distance away, she turned back, pulled at the corner of her eye with a finger, stuck out her tongue, and made a face.
"Huh? In your dreams! See you next time!"
Natsukawa gave her a brilliant smile, and they waved goodbye again.
It seemed Kamuro Masumi was the sort who was vicious and merciless with her words but longed for an exciting life inside.
Even though it was their first meeting, their relationship had quickly grown closer.
Before you continue