Chapter 5

Hmm hm hmm~ ♪

Keep your eyes on me, Anzu! I’ll show you how to act like my servant… ♪

You’re gonna act like our guest, so don’t you dare try doing any work, okay? I’ll teach you every little thing you need to know!

You’re always doing a whole bunch for me, so now I wanna return the favor…

But if I make any mistakes or something, don’t say anything or try to help. A noble has to be charitable and act like you didn’t see anything ♪

Ehehe, Yuzuru used to make a lot of stupid mistakes when he was really young, too~

He may be a perfect butler now, but he used to get in trouble a lot, and then he’d cry about it in secret… ♪

Tori. Just serve your guest without striking up any unnecessary conversation.

Huh? Why’d you call me that…? Sorry, Yuzuru; are you mad at me?

Fufu, you are a servant now, so you’re in a position equal to my own. Were I to call you by a title, it would be inconsistent with the premise.

Oh, right… You don’t actually play along with me that much, do you?

It is also the duty of a butler to be swept up in his master’s antics.

Of course, there are limits to that… but I, too, know how to cut loose.

In moderation, that is. But if you work too hard and without passion, you are no different from a machine.

I wonder if it would be interesting to spend time together if I behaved in a more amusing way… like Hibiki-sama, perhaps? ♪

Yeah, no. It’d be seriously weird if you were like that… But anyway, less talk, more action.

And quit butting in, Yuzuru. I’m trying to do everything.

Yes, of course. After all, you always take everything for yourself, Tori.

Duh! Just who do you think I am? I’m Himemiya Tori-sama! Hold the applause~ ♪

Far too haughty.

Ow?! Yuzuru?! D–did you just hit me with a paper fan?

I’d rather not have to repeat myself. You are a servant now, are you not?

Don’t act so arrogant. It was a terrible custom of the past for a retainer to supplant his lord. In order to properly serve your lady, you ought to lower your head before her and stand three steps behind.

Ngh, urgh… You can just say that, you know. You don’t have to hit me… But yeah, you’re right! I’ll do it right this time, okay?

Sorry for the wait, Anzu. Ehehe, how do you want me to serve you? I’ll do whatever you want ♪

No, that won’t do.

Ow! Hey?! Quit punishing me every single time and use your words…!

You won’t remember it if it’s painless. …Rather, the bigger question is: Why did you lie down on Anzu-san’s lap as if it were the most natural thing in the world?

Uh… That’s because I have a win streak with this… I lie down on their lap and look up at them with big, pleading eyes…

And they’ll almost always do what I say, y’know?

That is not how a servant should act. Are you a kitten?

Urgh~… Yeah, yeah. Do it right. Okay! I changed my mind; I’m really gonna try and be like a servant now! That good with you, Yuzuru?

Ahem. What may I do for you, my lady? ♪

……

Huh? Nothing? You’re happy just seeing me smile?

Sure, but~ …I’m glad, but you have to order me around. It’s boring if I just stand here smiling.

Fufu, you’re not used to being served much, are you, Anzu-san? You come across as if you don’t know how to behave.

Also, Tori. To ask your master what they’d have you do is simply inadequate.

A true servant is attuned to his master’s feelings, able to provide proper service without so much as a word.

Mindfulness and the ability to handle any situation without flaw are of the utmost importance.

Oh, lay off~! Your backseat driving is getting me all confused!

Fufu, I’m sure Anzu-san will learn plenty about how to be a proper servant by watching Tori’s poor example and identifying his flaws ♪

Oh, I guess… It makes sense, and Anzu can take notes or something too?

Ngh~ Okay! Let me pour you some tea then ♪ You’ve been working nonstop since the morning, so you’ve gotta be thirsty, Anzu—I mean, my lady~

(Fufu ♪ How’s that, Yuzuru? I can do that servant-y care too!)

…You don’t need to look at me every time you do something; just get to work.

Gotcha~ I mean, most certainly! Just one sec, Anzu!

I’ll pour you some tea, and maybe get some madeleines or something to go with it~ ♪

I would appreciate if you quit stomping your feet.

…Goodness gracious. I apologize, Anzu-san. It’s quite regrettable that you had to go along with the master’s stupid antics.

Fufu. You’re enjoying yourself? That’s wonderful to hear.

Well, I’m sure he’ll tire of this soon enough… So for now, please think of it as a nice change of pace and cooperate with us.

It seems that simply letting him do as he pleases puts him in a good mood… And this, too, is the duty of an outstanding servant ♪