Stealing Spree

Chapter 2533 Running into Mei-chan

Surprisingly, there was no annoying Ichihara Jun when I arrived at Marika's place. It saved me the time of dealing with him.

Kagura-san also didn't make it difficult for me to bring Marika with me. I guess it has to do with our previous conversation but I doubt we're just in a lull until a clear directive comes down from the Kujou Family.

As we made ourselves comfortable in the bus, Marika shared that Kagura-san has started coaching her not just in the kitchen but also in all things relevant to an independent woman. She's also quite a storyteller, narrating her adventures outside the country.

Due to that, Marika developed some kind of admiration for her second aunt. Her eyes lit up as she recounted a tale of Kagura-san navigating a bustling foreign market with nothing but a phrasebook and sheer determination.

It was clear the older woman's experience was such a huge bowl of wisdom, giving Marika a glimpse of a world beyond the sheltered life she'd known.

I listened to her, joking at times, which we'd both laugh at, making our bus ride comfortable.

The bus rolled from stop to stop as more seats got occupied by other passengers. Like always, even though we're on a two-seater, the way Marika clung to me made it possible for us to squeeze on a single seat by the window, our bags sitting on the open space, acting like a privacy wall for us.

Because of the time, fewer students were riding the bus. That's why it's such a surprise when I saw a familiar face climbing up on one of the stops.

Who was it?

Tadano's little sister, Yumei.

She's also running late. Yet, the way she moved was so carefree while fiddling with her phone. It's like she didn't really care about the fact that she might have to run in order to get in time before their school gates closed.