Uchiha Ryo then realized that the account he used to log in to the e-book store was still anonymous. But it didn't matter anymore. After all, his only purpose was to check up on Kasumi Utako.
[The beginning of Love Metronome is very good. The innocent interactions between the male and female leads are very appealing to me as a reader, which is why I became a fan. But at the end of the first volume, and the beginning of the second...]
[If I may be so bold, Kasumi Utako-sensei, have you never been in love? Because your plot is starting to become unrealistic. As a romance novelist, your imagination is somewhat lacking....]
In front of the screen, Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes widened. This anonymous person's response was exactly the same as the problem she was struggling with!
Having never been in a relationship, it was difficult for her to write the essence of a romance novel. In an instant, Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed to have found her source of inspiration.
"That's right! I need to go gather material. Even if I don't have any, someone I know will. At worst, I'll just binge-watch dramas!"
[Kasumi Utako: Thank you so much, Mr. Anonymous. If it's possible, could I consult you with questions again next time?]
[Of course.]
Uchiha Ryo smiled. The one who saved Kasumigaoka Utaha would definitely not be some otaku with glasses. He could take his game plan to the grave.
That night, Kasumigaoka Utaha binge-watched romance dramas for a whole night.
Hayasaka Ai didn't know what she was thinking. She just lay on her bed staring blankly at the ceiling, unable to sleep.
At Uchiha Ryo's house, Enyun-chan, who had been hungry for most of the day, went to the cabinet to get her own cat food, then opened the door and ran upstairs.
Although summoning beasts were indeed free-range, she had gotten used to a life of being served. How could she possibly be expected to do it herself?
Coming out of the bathroom and preparing for bed, Yukino heard a knock on the door.
"Who could it be so late? Could it be my sister! But why is the knocking sound so low?"
Yukino quickly went back to her room to change into her pajamas, then went to the door to ask.
"Who is it?"
"....Meow."
Yukinoshita Yukino opened the door a crack, and sure enough, a ball of white fur came into view.
She opened the door, looked left and right, and quickly carried the white cat into the room.
Who needs Uchiha Ryo? This is heaven! Watching Yukino prepare a comfortable cushion for her, help her open a can of cat food, and then personally feed her.
Enyun-chan kind of wanted to change masters.
[Yukinoshita Yukino's affinity for Enyun has increased—G-Points +30]
Uchiha Ryo, who hadn't fallen asleep yet, suddenly heard the system notification. Enyun-chan went to raise Yukinoshita's affinity?
With such an obedient summoning beast, he, Uchiha Ryo, was very much at ease! As expected of you, Enyun-chan. I'll buy you some more top-tier cat food when I get back!
.....
Shinomiya Kaguya always woke up very early in the morning. But today was different. As it was Sunday, the only day of the week she could rest, Hayasaka Ai had not woken her up as usual to tell her the day's schedule.
Getting out of bed, she changed out of her pajamas and went to the washroom.
That's right, Shinomiya Kaguya remembered that Fujiwara Chika was supposed to come over last night. I should go prepare.
The residence where Shinomiya Kaguya lived was one of the smallest villas of the Shinomiya family, with only about 20 staff members.
When people from the main Shinomiya family in Kyoto came to Tokyo, they would often visit this place. The people in the villa needed to be on standby at all times, keeping everything in perfect order.
Of course, the Shinomiya family's requirements for their servants were extremely strict. Unless called upon, servants were not allowed to appear before the master or guests. The slightest imperfection in cleaning would result in someone being dismissed; a slight delay in clearing the dishes and utensils would also result in someone being dismissed.
Uchiha Ryo, who had also woken up early, learned these things from the equally "early-rising" Hayasaka Ai.
Since this large mansion didn't have high-level servants like a butler, the command of all these servants was handled by Hayasaka, who had been sent from the main family. She needed to meticulously supervise everyone's work.
"Aren't you tired?"
Hayasaka Ai sighed. "What if I am? I'm already used to this life. At least the Shinomiya family pays me a good salary."
Uchiha Ryo stroked his chin. "Hayasaka, if a job with a higher salary than a Shinomiya family maid and was also more relaxed was placed in front of you, what would you choose?"
Hayasaka Ai looked at Uchiha's expectant eyes.
"You mean...."
Uchiha Ryo patted his chest. "I'll hire you as my private maid. You name the salary. You won't have to manage such a large courtyard, and you'll only have to serve me."
Hayasaka Ai suddenly fell silent.
Uchiha Ryo looked at Hayasaka Ai in surprise. This girl isn't actually going to agree, is she? Then I'd have to ask Shinomiya Un'yo for some money to pay my maid's salary.
"If one day, I can resign from the Shinomiya family, I will consider it."
Before the dust settled in the great vortex that was the Shinomiya family, Hayasaka Ai couldn't rest easy about Lady Kaguya, whom she had watched over since they were children.
Uchiha Ryo: "I look forward to that day."
"By the way, Shinomiya-san should be awake by now, right? Aren't you, her maid, going to wake her up?"
Hayasaka Ai leaned back on the sofa. "It's all because of you. I didn't get a wink of sleep last night..."
"???"
Uchiha Ryo stood up. "Hey, hey, you can't just say things like that. Be careful, or I'll get serious with you."
Hayasaka Ai stuck out her tongue. "Sunday is a rare day of rest for Lady Kaguya, so I'm not going to wake her. After she finishes freshening up, she'll come find me on her own."
"Oh.... then I'll go take a look."
Uchiha Ryo got up and left. Hayasaka Ai was a little worried, but after thinking about it, she didn't follow him.
Meanwhile, although Shinomiya Kaguya, as the young lady of a prominent family, could have a dedicated person dress and wash her with a wave of her hand, she was still used to doing some things herself.
Perhaps deep down in her heart, she also longed for an ordinary life.
"Hmph, that man who made me taste defeat...."
"I will definitely win it back.... I swear on my pride as a Shinomiya."
Shinomiya Kaguya wiped the water droplets from her face, but when she turned her head, she saw that incredibly annoying face.
Hmm? Am I still dreaming? Or is this just a hallucination from my subconscious.
Shinomiya Kaguya didn't think this man would appear in her house, and on a Sunday morning at that.
"Yo, Shinomiya-san. What were you saying you wanted to win?"
This is not a dream!!
"How did you get in here?!"
Shinomiya Kaguya quickly took a step back and grabbed the nearest thing to her, a towel.
"How did I get in... I didn't leave the banquet yesterday. I stayed here last night."
Shinomiya Kaguya finally calmed down, and her expression became even colder.
"Did Brother Un'yo invite you to stay? You really are his man!"
Uchiha Ryo shook his head. "Nope. It was Hayasaka Ai who let me stay. Shinomiya-san~ your maid is really something."
Shinomiya Kaguya couldn't believe it.
"Impossible. Then where is Hayasaka?"
"Oh, because of me, she didn't get any sleep last night. She's probably catching up on it now."