Stealing Spree

Chapter 2521  Unstoppable Minion

I chuckled at Sumire’s pout, giving her cheek one last gentle pinch before letting my hand drop to rest on her shoulder and leaning in to whisper. “Come on, Sumire. You know I don’t play favorites like that. You and Umi are both special to me. Different, but equal. Can’t I adore you both?”

Sumire huffed and turned her head away, acting unimpressed, but the way her lips twitched upward betrayed her amusement.

“Hmph. Your glib tongue is always at work for you, senpai. Don’t forget to dote on me, too, even if Umi’s all cuddly right now.”

Umi, still nestled against my shoulder, peeked up at Sumire with a shy smile. “I… I don’t mind sharing senpai with you, Sumire-chan. He’s got enough for both of us.”

“See? Umi gets it,” I said, ruffling Umi’s hair again before turning my attention to Nina and Mami, who were still standing in the aisle as the train jolted back into motion.

Nina was clearly amazed at how I was dealing with their friends while Mami’s brows were curled as if she were seeing something infuriating. After all, she knew about me and Nami. In her eyes, I was cheating on her.

Still, I put on my usual smile and addressed them. “You two, you can sit here. I’m fine standing up.”