Chapter 3

…Anzu-san.

Well, you’re still new to this work, so I don’t want to scold you too much, but…

You are breaking a few too many plates.

When we leave you to clean, you scuff up the walls and posts, and you’ve even broken a vase. When we leave you to cook, you start small fires and tip over the trash bin…

This is more like a comedy skit than anything.

Oh, it’s quite all right. As for reimbursement… Well, I have some idea as to why you’re making so many mistakes, and it’s covered by insurance anyway.

Well, a certain amount will still be deducted from your salary.

Ah, allow me to take care of the broken vase. We don’t want you getting hurt, so please just take a seat and hold still.

Fufu, I enjoy cleaning, myself, so please leave it to me ♪

Hello…? I heard something shatter; is everything okay?

Sir. You’re supposed to be practicing the violin; did you sneak away?

No, I got permission from the tutor.

I played the piece perfectly and they passed me without any complaints. I’m just worried about Anzu.

You okay? Did you break a vase? You’re not hurt, are you?

There are still shards of the vase scattered about, Master. Don’t get too close.

You’re so overprotective… Didn’t I tell you to stop treating me like a baby already?

Anyway, what’s going on Anzu? You’re usually so good at your job, so what’s got you messing up so much here at my house?

I guess being a producer is different than being a housekeeper, but…

Either way, it’s still weird. It’s not like you at all. You’re someone who can always figure out a way to make it work, right?

So what is it? Are you worried about something and losing sleep over it or something? Is that why you’re making so many mistakes? If you’re having trouble, you can talk to me about it. You know that, right…?

Sir. Don’t cling to Anzu-san so much; you’re putting her on the spot.

Leave me alone~ What are you even teaching her, Yuzuru? Maybe she can’t do her work ‘cause she’s copying a bad example?

Are you unsatisfied with my work?

That makes Yuzuru sad. Despite all my efforts to put my heart and soul into it…

It seems you still don’t appreciate it. Truly, a child can never understand his parents’ love.

I’m not your child… Jeez~ This is terrible.

I thought I was gonna have all sorts of fun with you serving me, Anzu. So what gives? Who do I need to complain to?

Complaining will not help you, Sir.

I, too, am concerned about the situation at hand… If things continue in this manner, this won’t be a good experience for you either, Anzu-san.

I do apologize that you’re going through such hardships during your spring break.

If possible, I’d like to get to the root of the issue and resolve it.

Mm~… Oh! I’ve got a great idea ☆

Hm. I’d ask you to elaborate on that, Sir.

Huh? What, are you looking down on me? Did you forget who I am~?

There’s a high probability that any idea you come up with will be a bad one.

Fufun, it’s different this time! It’ll solve Anzu’s mystery problems, and I’ll have fun too!

Ehehe, pretty awesome, if I do say so myself~ ♪

So um, how about we do this? I’ll show you how things work around here ♪

And what do you mean by that? Please be more specific, Sir.

Hey, why are you acting like you own the place all of a sudden… I’m your master, remember?

Yes, I’m well aware. What were you saying?

Right, um… Well, I’m gonna show Anzu how to be a servant. So I’ll clean things up and wash the dishes and groom King and stuff.

You’ve only ever done that last one on your own, though.

That’s ‘cause you’re afraid of King and my sister’s allergic, so it’s up to me to take care of him.

I’m not afraid. And I have my doubts toward your sister’s supposed allergy.

In any case… I cannot allow this to happen. As the head of the Himemiyas, it would be taboo for you to play servant.

What would happen if your fingers became chapped while washing dishes?

I’d have no excuse to give the Mister and Mistress of the house.

It’s fine, just let me do it. You were born into service, so it’s gotta be hard to teach someone from the basics.

You wouldn’t know what a newbie would stumble over.

You were a transfer student, right? So you know how hard it was to adjust to the idol mindset.

Anzu wasn’t born a servant.

So exactly like how you couldn’t get used to all the stuff that was so obvious for idols… I think she just doesn’t really know the ropes yet.

So that’s why she keeps messing up. But I’m not a servant; I’m nobility.

And I’ve also been watching you ever since I was born.

I know how to be a servant. I’ve learned it all from watching you, so I should be able to teach Anzu just fine~ They say you pick things up from what’s around you, right? ♪