“Are you still awake?”
“There’s no need for formalities. Yes, I’m still awake.”
“Let’s go to sleep.”
“I have work to do.”
I guess I’ll never become a maid in the future.
Not that it would be possible anyway.
“Alright, I get it. I’ll head home then. If Sharl wakes up, let her know I wasn’t worried.”
“Please wait a moment.”
Just as I was about to stand up to leave, Chloe grabbed my sleeve.
“Hm? What is it?”
“In fact, the young lady looks forward to every Saturday.”
“Does she?”
I look forward to it too.
“Yes. The young lady has no friends, you see.”
Uh, while that might be true, you don’t have to state it so bluntly.
“Anyway, if she’s looking forward to it, that’s fine. But wouldn’t it be good for her to take a break once in a while?”
“It’s not allowed. Consistency is strength. Moreover, above all else, we must not disrupt the young lady’s routine.”
“You should tell that to Sharl’s father.”
“Would you really be able to say that?”
You wouldn’t…
“Hmm, well, when she wakes up, could you tell her we’ll do it later? We can start from noon if that’s fine.”
“That’s correct. Please convey that. This way.”
Chloe raised her hand toward the park’s exit and motioned for me to follow.
“What’s this?”
“How about I treat you to breakfast? Please, do come.”
“You mean go to Sharl’s house?”
“That’s correct. It would be best to wait there, don’t you think…?”
Hmm…
“Is it okay to go to Sharl’s house?”
“There’s no issue.”
I always thought she didn’t want us to know where she lives because she always refused even when I said I’d bring the homework.
“Can I go home for a bit first? I need to retrieve my phone.”
“Understood. You should also prepare your study materials. Isn’t there a test coming up?”
“Yeah… One more thing, is it really okay?”
Didn’t Sharl give permission?
“It’s fine.”
“If the maid says so, then…”
If her family says it’s okay, then it’s fine.
We left the park and headed toward my house. Once we reached my home, I ushered Chloe into the entrance.
“Just a moment.”
“Understood.”
Leaving Chloe in the entrance, I headed to the living room. My mother was watching TV there.
“Mom, I’m going to Sharl’s house, so I won’t need breakfast.”
“Going out… to her house?”
She looked surprised.
“Yeah. Sharl apparently stayed up late last night and is still asleep. Her maid told me to wait there.”
“Huh…? Well, I don’t fully understand, but please don’t cause any trouble.”
“I know.”
Leaving the living room, I headed upstairs. Right then, Toko emerged from her room with a sleepy expression.
“Hm? Aren’t you leaving early?”
“Yeah… Noel asked for reinforcements.”
Noel… reinforcements…
Must be Yuka.
“Are you going to betray us?”
He’s our enemy, you know.
“I don’t want to hear that from you, big brother.”
It’s the truth, so hearing it stings a bit.
“Anyway, there’s a maid downstairs.”
“Huh? What nonsense is this? Did you go crazy? Oh, you’ve always been crazy?”
Toko laughed loudly as she descended the stairs. I went into my room to prepare, but then I heard footsteps rapidly ascending the stairs, and Toko burst into the room.
“Big brother! There’s really a maid at the entrance!”
“Did I not already say that? Did you go crazy?”
“There’s really a maid down there!”
I said it already, didn’t I?
You’re as ridiculous as her.
“That’s Sharl’s maid,”
“Call her Young Lady!”
“She said Young Lady Charlene!”
“Amazing!”
It’s true.
“Anyway, I’ll go to her house with the maid.”
“You’re finally at the point where you’re visiting a girl’s house…”
“She stayed up late so she’s still asleep.”
“Asleep!? What are you even going for? Pervert!”
You know, sometimes this kid unleashes a torrent of teenage hormones…
And please, we’re siblings, so stop it.
“She said she’ll make breakfast and will let me know when to come down.”
“Definitely planning to serve French toast, I bet.”
Maybe?
“Maybe… Well, I’m leaving.”
“Safe travels!”
With that, I finished getting ready and went down the stairs toward the entrance.
“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
“Not at all. Shall we proceed?”
We exited the house and began walking toward the park. It was already past 7 a.m., so even though it was Saturday, there were a few people around, and everyone glanced twice at Chloe, who was dressed as a maid.
“This is going to start some strange rumors… You should’ve changed your outfit.”
“My apologies. I’ll be more mindful in the future.”
Really, now…
We continued walking, passed through the park, and arrived at a quiet residential area. We stopped in front of a Western-style building.
“This is Young Lady Charlene’s residence.”
Young Lady Charlene’s place…
“Where’s her family?”
“They’re in Paris.”
So Sharl lives here alone?
“Hmm, isn’t it a bit large for someone living alone?”
It’s bigger than our house.
“I’m a live-in as well.”
So it’s just the two of you anyway…
“Hm… Let’s go in.”
After being invited in, we crossed through the gate and entered the house. The interior wasn’t overly luxurious, but the Western-style furnishings gave it a nice touch.
“Do we take off our shoes?”
There’s a regular entrance with neatly arranged shoes.
“In Japan, we do.”
“Huh… Isn’t Chloe French?”
“French, but?”
“Oh, I see.”
Whatever.
Still, I’m definitely more familiar with this kind of setup.
“Please come in.”
After being invited, I took off my shoes and stepped inside the house. I was led to the living room and took a seat.
“Nice place you’ve got here.”
Our house is pretty clean too, but the atmosphere is totally different.
“Thank you. I’ll go prepare breakfast now. By the way, if you go upstairs, the last room is the young lady’s bedroom. The door isn’t locked, but please don’t enter.”
“Hm… Got it.”
So, it means there are other rooms too.
Impressive.
“……I find it quite commendable that you’re so obedient.”
Is that commendable?
Mostly, my mom uses such words when praising me, but I feel like she’s just replacing the word “stupid,” which seems to be the case here…
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