Became the Academy Romantic Phantom Thief

psychological warfare

This was an unexpected variable.

Of course, there is no evidence that Lupin is a country, so there is no big problem, but you need to be careful because you do not know what variables will occur.

If you make a mistake and give Sharon an excuse…

But wait a minute. Is something strange?

In retrospect, it makes no sense that Sharon knew about Lupin.

The person I ran into was Sherlock in the casino.

That said, it could be conclusive proof that Sharon and Sherlock are the same person.

This may be both a crisis and an opportunity.

“Rachel. Who is Lupin?”

“ok?”

Sharon, who had been quiet so far, asked Rachel with a positive attitude.

Of course, it is still not enough to confirm this report alone.

There should be more solid evidence. For example, admitting that you have met Lupin.

Rachel replied casually.

“Ah, I got a scholarship this time, and the person who was judging it.”

“scholarship?”

“Actually, I was lucky. Did I mention that it was a newly created foundation recently?”

“What is the name of the foundation?”

“Lupin Foundation.”

Unlike Sharon, Julia didn’t seem particularly interested in such a story.

“If the name of the foundation is the same, then that person must be a director.”

“maybe. Actually, I don’t know the details either. The last time I went to the office, nothing was there? At first, I thought it was a scam.”

That’s what I was thinking too.

But now, I put some furniture inside, so it’s pretty plausible.

Rachel’s older sister was startled by the backstory, not the backstory, and stopped her younger sister.

“then no! How grateful you are for helping us. Besides, he looked good too…”

“Your sister just fell in love with that man.”

“Ah, ah, no!”

She vehemently denied it, but her face turned red and radiating heat.

Rachel, who was watching her sister like that, burst out laughing and said.

“I am really… Where would you like a guy like that?”

“Uncle! How wonderful Lupin-sama is…!”

“Aww. do you wake up? Would that person pay attention to your sister? At that age, I would have unconditionally married.”

Well. Of course, Lupin is also single by setting. Having a family means you have to create a new fake identity, which only increases the amount of work.

But, as Rachel said, it’s usually around that age. In particular, it is common for a man who is supported by financial means or status to run a foundation and is usually married.

Rachel’s older sister couldn’t even refute that statement, said patheticly with her almost weeping eyes.

“Is that so…? Really, Lupin-sama… Hing.”

“If you really had a heart, you should have asked that from the beginning! If you just say that you like it, then a man will come over.”

I don’t know why the atmosphere suddenly shifted to dating counseling again.

[How about accepting that?]

‘…are you serious?’

No, it’s worse than accepting this.

In the first place, Arsene Lupin was not a real person, but a love that could not be achieved because he was just my disguise.

Anyway, for now, it is necessary to come back to the main point and understand Sharon’s true intentions.

Let’s get back to the subject naturally first.

“Then, did you get the scholarship safely? How was the screening?”

“judge? I didn’t have anything I got accepted within a day of applying.”

Upon hearing that, Julia let out a small exclamation.

“Wow. in one day? How many scholarships did you receive?”

“Full support for the semester.”

“···really? Is that okay?”

It was a normal reaction. There are surprisingly many organizations that support academy students. Since the magician’s manpower is so regressive, it feels like making a snow stamp from the time it’s just a bud.

However, there are few sponsoring organizations that cover the full tuition fee. Especially if it’s a scholarship foundation that doesn’t pay anything.

Rachel replied with a shrug.

“It was because I was the first recipient of the scholarship. Anyway, I don’t know the details. Maybe he knows better than I do?”

And then a finger pointing at me out of nowhere.

“You introduced me to it. Aren’t you familiar with Lupin?”

ugh This is a little dangerous.

Sharon’s twinkling eyes immediately fixed on me.

But it’s more of a burden than that. It was none other than a laser attack in the eyes from Rachel’s older sister.

“Are you really acquainted with Lupin!?”

She pushes her face inward and asks a question earnestly.

I answered as calmly as possible while being aware of Sharon’s gaze.

“no. I don’t even know his face.”

“That’s it! He said he introduced me to my younger brother…!”

“It’s because we have an office that we haven’t seen before. I just handed over the business card that was in the mailbox.”

Disappointed with my explanation, Rachel unnie bows her head.

It’s a shame because I thought about it in advance, it could have really caused a lot of trouble if I made a mistake.

“what. Was it like that? I thought they were relatives.”

“why? Do I look like him?”

Could it be that Rachel noticed the incongruity of the disguise?

“no. It didn’t look very similar. What should I say? Shouldn’t the atmosphere be a bit similar?”

“Hmm···.”

The atmosphere is similar. Such abstract sentiments are difficult to judge objectively. In the end, it’s not about the disguise itself, it’s more about noticing subtle commonalities in my acting.

I looked at Sharon and asked lightly.

“What do you think Sharon?”

“Well.”

great. asked the bait.

Sharon listened to Rachel and actually looked at me attentively.

If my guess is true, I was trying to compare whether Lupin and my mood are really similar.

In other words, Sharon already knows Lupin.

In other words, the Sherlock I met at the casino is Sharon.

To prove that hypothesis, I just elicited a response by asking a question.

The answer that came back was ‘Okay’.

It was an ambiguous answer that could be interpreted ambiguously.

At least that was enough of an answer to support my hypothesis more firmly.

But she immediately added a backstory, as if she was piercing my heart.

“Because I don’t know a person named Lupin. There is no way to compare.”

“·················ogue.”

If this is the case, then it is the starting point again.

No, on the contrary, it got even worse when the confirmation that she didn’t know Lupin came out of her mouth.

Of course, we cannot rule out that Sharon is cheating with a lie, but the assumption itself means that he has already fully grasped my target number.

There seemed to be no choice but to fold one. If I tried to force myself even more, my suspicions would only grow stronger.

“Is that the foundation? Do I need a separate qualification to apply?”

“They say they care more about income level and other things than grades.”

“Well···. Then I will have a hard time.”

Obviously, Julia will have a hard time.

It’s because the character concept itself is a perfect girl without any omissions, and her family background is also dignified.

Of course, it is my opinion anyway, but I don’t want to set a goal to help people in need and break that goal because of academic affiliation or delay.

Likewise, the reason I helped Rachel without hesitation in the name of a scholarship was because she met the conditions. If it wasn’t, I would have helped you in other ways than scholarships.

“How about Sharon?”

“Well. I do not know.”

“It doesn’t look bad to apply once. It doesn’t cost money anyway.”

This is another unexpected development. Sharon is coming to my office in person?

Is this really an opportunity or another crisis?

I turned my head around for a while and drew a picture, and then I nodded my head.

“That will be fine. How about going?”

At my suggestion, Sharon stared at me quietly and opened her mouth.

“Then let’s go together.”

“···uh?”

“Five. Does that seem okay too? To be honest, what if something happens to a woman going alone? It’s near your house anyway, so I can go with you.”

Of course, but that’s not the case.

Because it is physically impossible for Lupin and Croix to exist at the same time.

“Well, then I will also…”

“Your sister is gone. Not even an academy student.”

“Hey.”

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Must refuse But for what reason?

This was the target Sharon had prepared. If there is a difference between me and the previous one, she escaped the target safely, but on the contrary, it seems difficult for me to get out.

let’s be calm There’s still plenty of room to get out of.

Perhaps, like me, the other person is still only at the level of suspicion. If there was solid evidence, they would have already used it to pressure me.

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Maybe the truth is, I’m not even skeptical at all, and maybe I’m just shadow boxing myself.

Then how do you say no?

···No. Is there any reason to refuse?

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Maybe use this in reverse.

If only we can get through this crisis well.

The opponent might even remove me from suspicion altogether.

okay. Rather, it was an opportunity.

“great. Come with me.”