Chapter 115 Enjoying Passionate Service from My Roommate～
“Hi… um…”
“Um what?” I propped my chin on one hand, looking at Dongli Yiren expectantly. “Aren’t you supposed to call me master?”
“M-Master… here’s your package.” At this moment, Dongli Yiren’s expression clearly showed that she was struggling to hold it together. She hadn’t expected to run into me here, especially on this last day.
If it weren’t for her fondness for today’s wages, would this secret remain unknown?
But even so, she was still trying her best to play the role of a maid waitress and placed my package on the table.
“Would you like me to do some latte art for you?” She held a small cup with both hands, seeming to want to decorate the coffee she brought me.
“You can do that too?” I raised an eyebrow, curious.
“Um… I just learned it not long ago…”
“I envy you; this way you’ve mastered a skill. I can’t even do latte art, so go ahead.”
Seeing the way Dongli Yiren looked as if she wanted to run away made me want to laugh, yet she couldn’t escape and could only obediently perform her skill.
Though I had never done latte art, I had seen others do it. Dongli Yiren’s movements were a bit stiff, and though she didn’t complete the art, it was clear that her design had somewhat deformed.
“By the way, I haven’t asked your name yet. Do you mind telling me?” I suddenly asked.
Hearing this question, Dongli Yiren looked up in confusion, as if she were looking at someone with a problem.
“What’s wrong? Do you mind?” I looked at Dongli Yiren, almost like I was waiting for a good show.
“N-No, my name is Dongli Yiren,” she finally admitted.
“What a coincidence~ I have a roommate named Dongli Yiren too.” At this point, my smile grew wider, wondering how she would respond.
Would she stop acting or continue with the conversation?
I glanced over at some nearby customers; the maids around them were enthusiastically interacting, either performing their skills or playing games. Dongli Yiren seemed quite out of place here.
“Really… is that so? How coincidental… Hehe…” Dongli Yiren spoke carefully, even though we both knew what was happening, she still maintained this flimsy self-deception.
“Yeah, I think so too,” I continued in a teasing tone, “Actually, it’s my first time here; I came on a whim. How do you usually interact with customers?”
“Well, generally we provide various services for customers’ packages. Later, there are a few more activities; I can play some small games with the customers. Most of the time, the customers propose reasonable requests that we fulfill…”
“Okay… that doesn’t sound very interesting.” Hearing Dongli Yiren’s explanation felt similar to what the maid at the front desk had said, so I lost interest. “By the way, can you also accept tips? What can you do for a certain amount?”
“This…” Dongli Yiren seemed stunned, unsure of how to answer.
“Um… for example, how much would it cost for you to sit in my lap?” I asked with a teasing expression. As for whether it was serious, of course, it wasn’t! I certainly didn’t want my roommate shyly lying in my lap; I couldn’t even bear to imagine such a scene!
“Eh? No, no! That’s not okay!” Dongli Yiren immediately protested fiercely, as if I were actually trying to force her.
“How boring! I was just joking.” I tried to soothe her emotions. “Just follow the normal procedures; I have a lot of things to do. Just quietly keep me company.”
I indeed had many things to do; after all, many people had joined the class group chat, and many found it very intriguing.
There were even some who were messing around. Since entering the Witch Academy essentially cut off contact with the outside world, students who hadn’t adapted or hadn’t given it much thought found it extremely shocking.
Many were asking how to contact family outside and if they could go out during their time in school.
Even though I had explained clearly in the group, and it had already been set as a group announcement, many continued to ask.
In short, these situations stemmed from an inner unease; ignoring it was best. Just adapt to life in the academy for a few days; after all, human adaptability is strong.
“By the way, I heard school is starting soon. You won’t be working here anymore, right?” I casually asked while busy.
“Yes…”
“Are you in need of money?”
“… a bit.”
“Actually, there’s something I wanted to tell you but never had the chance.” At this point, I lowered my voice significantly. “Boys who enroll in the Witch Academy receive subsidies, and it’s quite a bit, enough for even those without money to live comfortably in the academy for a long time.”
“… Wh-what!” Dongli Yiren’s eyes widened as if she had heard something unbelievable.
After all, if she had known this beforehand, she wouldn’t need to get up early and work hard for money!
The maid café opened very early, and when it first opened there weren’t many customers, so her chances of being chosen were low. Thus, she practically rushed in as soon as it opened. After all, working here was paid by the hour; if she could slack off, she certainly would. Wearing a maid outfit to serve others still felt quite shameful!
But what could she do? The rewards here were just too appealing. The maid café’s profits are high, and even part-timers earn quite well, picking up tips occasionally. Sacrificing a bit wasn’t a problem.
But now, there was a subsidy?
All the suffering she had endured these days felt like a joke!
She even felt a bit wronged, casting a resentful glance at me as if silently questioning why I didn’t tell her such things sooner.
At this moment, there were almost little pearls in Dongli Yiren’s eyes.
“Well, I only found out when the seniors were chatting recently. I wish I could have told you, but I never had the opportunity. Plus, seeing you enjoying your part-time work, it wouldn’t have been right to interrupt you.”
“I… I…” Dongli Yiren looked like she was about to get really angry, but couldn’t find the words. “I… won’t work this afternoon!”
“Don’t! If you quit, what will you do in the future? The subsidy is only one-time; the academy won’t keep subsidizing you.” I kindly advised, “Besides, will you apply for it? Do you even know where to apply for this subsidy?”
“Um… I don’t know… where?” Dongli Yiren instinctively showed she didn’t know, then looked at me as if seeking help.
“Hey hey, if you want me to tell you, there are conditions. Looking at you now… hehe, I should be able to take a few photos, right?” I took out my phone, waving it in front of her while smiling.
“No… no problem…” At this moment, Dongli Yiren’s expression still couldn’t hold together, but she didn’t argue. “F-fine, anyway, I still have to give an actual signed photo at the end, but such photos can’t be spread!”
“Don’t worry～ I’ll just keep it to myself～ I won’t share it!”
