Ayanokouji Kiyohira truly hadn't expected Yumemi to want to honestly abide by the agreement.
He had originally prepared a recording, but it seemed it wouldn't be needed.
Yumemi was not an unreasonable person. She knew that Ayanokouji Kiyohira's contribution was indispensable for her to achieve her current status and win this competition. She wasn't that kind of person who couldn't distinguish right from wrong.
She had voluntarily offered to be Ayanokouji Kiyohira's exclusive maid. If she were to renege, she would feel ashamed herself.
…This could be considered something she owed Ayanokoji, and now it was time to repay it.
Moreover, Yumemi didn't feel disgusted by Ayanokouji Kiyohira.
If she truly hated Ayanokouji Kiyohira, she wouldn't have chosen him to gamble with her on stage in the first place.
Before the gambling began, Yumemi had actually already done a "rehearsal" and had already anticipated the current situation—she had even thought of worse things.
She had already prepared herself.
Now, she just needed to be an exclusive maid for a week, which was already a pretty good outcome.
Given his status, even being his exclusive maid for a week wouldn't be a loss for her.
Having understood this, when Yumemi looked up again, a diligent smile was already on her face, and she quickly got into character.
"Master, welcome to the lounge. Would you like to eat first, shower first, or… eat me first?"
Ayanokouji Kiyohira hadn't expected Yumemi to immediately get into character, and he was a little unaccustomed to her sudden change. He lightly coughed and casually asked, "Speaking of which, why did you insist on offering to be an exclusive maid? Do you have some obsession with maids?"
Yumemi looked at Ayanokoji with a surprised expression: "I don't think I'm the one with the obsession, am I? I saw that Meari and the others all have custom maid outfits. I thought you liked that sort of thing, so I subconsciously said it. Or do you prefer identities like exclusive secretary or private lover? They're all pretty much the same, I don't really care…"
The maid cafe was actually a product of Meari and their brainstorming; it had nothing to do with Ayanokoji. He merely cast a vote in favor after their discussion.
Although it was Yumemi's misunderstanding, Ayanokouji Kiyohira quite liked that sort of thing, so he didn't explain, merely following Yumemi's words: "…Then I'll choose to eat you first."
Hearing Ayanokoji say that, Yumemi's face instantly turned red, and her originally lively and cheerful demeanor completely vanished.
Although she spoke flirtatiously, Yumemi wasn't actually prepared yet.
Under Ayanokoji's gaze, she had now forgotten all the acting skills she had learned, her face flushed, and she was as flustered as an ordinary girl her age, suddenly losing her composure.
…Forget it, it's going to happen sooner or later anyway.
In a week's time, even if things progress slowly, everything that should and shouldn't be done will probably be done, and I should get used to it…
Yumemi thought about it and still gave up resisting, even actively sitting next to Ayanokouji Kiyohira.
She looked up and glared at Ayanokoji, but her expression wasn't at all forceful; instead, it carried a touch of girlish shyness.
Yumemi was already prepared to offer herself. Just as she trembled and embraced Ayanokouji Kiyohira, and his hand had already slid to her waist, intending to go further, her phone suddenly rang, interrupting their actions.
Yumemi frantically answered the call, and a group of cheerful and lively girls' voices came from the receiver.
It was her teammates.
From their voices, it was clear how happy they were. They told Yumemi that they were going to shower next and asked if Yumemi wanted to have a big celebratory meal together after showering.
The concert was a great success, and this gamble was "won." Everything seemed to be going well, so of course they wanted to celebrate.
It was currently the period when Hyakkaou Private Academy was holding its Ryōran Festival. Yumemi invited these teammates not just to be one-day guest performers who would leave after the show, but to stay for a few more days.
Yumemi had booked a suite for them at a hotel for their use during these days, while Yumemi had a dormitory at school, and she showered separately from them.
The girls all thought Yumemi had gone back to her dorm to shower, unaware that after leaving the lounge, she had returned to meet a boy, and even... they were about to do something against the school rules there.
Since this competition was hosted by her, of course, she had to invite her teammates to a celebratory dinner. Yumemi glanced at Ayanokouji Kiyohira beside her, thought for a moment, and finally agreed to her teammates' celebration. After confirming the time, she hung up the phone.
After this call, the ambiguous atmosphere in the room gradually dissipated.
Mainly because Yumemi's mindset had changed.
She originally thought that she couldn't escape it forever, and doing it now was no different from doing it later. But now that she had agreed to have dinner with her teammates, Yumemi didn't want to go see them limping.
Yumemi once again put on her full acting display, her face filled with a pitiful, pleading expression. She looked up at Ayanokouji Kiyohira with affectionate eyes, shaking his shoulders and cooing.
"Ayanokoji, just like you heard, I'm going to a celebration party with my teammates tonight. I don't want them to see through me. Can we do it later? There's no rush. After the Ryōran Festival in a few days, I'll be your exclusive maid, okay...?"
On stage, Ayanokouji Kiyohira's heart rate was "locked" by the system, and they didn't have any physical contact. Although Yumemi made such an expression, Ayanokoji only appreciated it and didn't feel anything special.
But now, with Yumemi holding his shoulders, looking up and cooing at him in that tone, even though he knew Yumemi's expression was feigned, that it was her acting, it still made Ayanokouji Kiyohira feel something special.
This girl's acting is indeed very good, no wonder so many people like her, and soon, she will become his exclusive maid...
"Since you have something to do, I'll agree to it. There's no rush anyway," Ayanokouji Kiyohira said with a smile, stroking Yumemi's head.
He also knew that this dinner was difficult to refuse, just as he would have to attend a dinner with Meari and the others later.
Ayanokouji Kiyohira had no objections. It just so happened that he was also very busy during the Ryōran Festival. Even if he were with Yumemi now, he wouldn't have time to "take care" of Yumemi for the next few days, which would just waste a few days.
After the Ryōran Festival, he would have free time, and Yumemi's idea quite suited his wishes.
"Thank you, you're the best!"
Seeing Ayanokoji agree, Yumemi's face broke into a happy smile, and she excitedly hugged Ayanokouji Kiyohira.
Just as she was about to let go, for some unknown reason, she inexplicably leaned in and kissed Ayanokouji Kiyohira on the cheek.
Before Ayanokoji could make any further moves, Yumemi quickly let go of him, her face flushed, and jumped off the sofa, wanting to escape.
Ayanokouji Kiyohira called out to her: "Wait a minute, you want to leave after teasing me? Before you go, you at least need to finish what we didn't finish on stage earlier."
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