Ako is a capable woman.
Even though she sometimes looks a bit slow, when it comes to handling administrative affairs, as the vice pres of the Prefect Team, she has abundant experience, and her work efficiency is far higher than mine.
So I felt completely at ease leaving most of the work to her.
At this moment, Ako had puffed up her cheeks, tears glistening at the corners of her eyes, writing furiously while muttering,
"This is really awful… to think you'd make me do something like this…"
"Stop complaining." I stood with my back against the wall, leisurely taking a sip of ice cold sugar free oolong tea. "Since you swapped shifts with Iori, you're on duty today. Do your best, and don't slack off."
Ako angrily looked up. "You're only allowed to say that if you're working too! Why are you just standing there watching!"
I shrugged. "Because I overworked myself earlier and need to rest."
"Don't I need rest too!?"
Even though she had already recovered quite quickly, Ako spat out a curse and said bitterly, "Scumbag."
That said, her body was very honest as she continued working in my place.
Maybe even someone like Ako had the potential to become a good wife and mother…
"Alright then, I'm heading out for fieldwork."
I glanced at my phone and spoke casually. "If you finish up, just head back on your own, and remember to lock the door."
As soon as I said that, Ako got even angrier, burying her head in the paperwork and refusing to pay me any attention.
I quickly restrained my teasing mood, moved closer to her for a pampering, and was promptly pushed away with clear disgust.
"Don't touch me so casually. In your eyes, I'm just a convenient woman, aren't I."
"That's not true at all, my dear Ako. You worked hard today. I'll definitely make it up to you properly next time, like just now."
Ako's pretty face flushed red. She shot me a glare. "As if I'd care… Hmph. If you've got things to do, then hurry up and go."
"See you later then∼"
Successfully conquering Ako put me in an excellent mood. I took the Shittim Chest, finally fully charged, and left Schale.
Next was my working hours...
Taking a bus, I arrived at the Millennium campus plaza.
On a bench in one corner of the plaza, I quickly spotted that familiar figure. A petite girl wearing an embroidered jacket known as a sukajan on the outside, a maid outfit on the inside, sitting with an arrogant posture.
From afar, Nero had her eyes closed, seemingly resting.
And centered on Nero, it was as if there were an invisible wall of air no one could cross. Ordinary Millennium students would rather take a detour than approach her.
After all, Nero looked a bit frightening, with a violent temper. It was not surprising that she inspired awe.
I gathered my thoughts and strode forward.
Nero's ear, adorned with an earring, twitched. She then opened her eyes, hopped off the bench with a hey, and waved at me with a bright smile.
"Yo, Sensei, you finally showed up. I've been waiting forever."
"Aren't you the same, Nero, making me wait until today before you had time?"
"Haha∼ I guess so. C&C is pretty busy too, after all∼"
When Nero grinned, her sharp canine teeth were especially eye catching, making her look even cuter.
My expression softened further. "Anyway, let's get going."
"Oh yeah! Just watch, the shops I recommend are top tier among top tier. They'll definitely blow your mind∼"
As a teacher, fulfilling promises made to students was, of course, an important part of the job.
Walking side by side with Nero on the street was a novel experience.
The strange looks from passersby, and the way they avoided us as much as possible, were probably because of the girl beside me, dressed like a delinquent and looking very hard to approach.
Nero seemed long used to this and did not care at all, chattering nonstop as she asked me about my preferences for patterns.
As we talked, I even started to look forward to what kind of sukajan I might end up buying.
However, just as the atmosphere was getting good, Nero abruptly stopped mid sentence. Her steps halted, and she even subconsciously took a step back, her expression changing as she stared straight into the distance.
"This is bad… why now of all times…"
What could she have seen that made even straightforward and rough Nero wary?
Following Nero's line of sight, I found the answer almost effortlessly—
A beautiful blonde, blue eyed girl wearing the same maid outfit as Nero's, but clearly several sizes larger, came running toward us with a bright smile, waving as she did so. A black mole adorning her pale skin appeared and disappeared with her movements, drawing the eye.
The newcomer was clearly also a maid agent from C&C.
"Yaho∼ Boss, good afternoon!"
Her energetic greeting confirmed my guess.
Beside me, Nero clicked her tongue in annoyance, narrowed her already sharp eyes, and scolded harshly,
"Hey! Asuna, don't shout like that in the middle of the street!"
"Ahaha∼"
The girl called Asuna seemed completely unfazed by Nero's bad attitude. Her smile remained, and she did not slow down at all.
Then, to both Nero's and my astonishment, she charged straight into my arms.
She rammed into me chest first. She took advantage of me.
I originally wanted to push this frivolous girl away and scold her sternly, but when I heard her sincere, bell like laughter, I began to reflect on myself.
Was it my fault for being too charming?
Asuna was simply attracted to me and unable to control herself. How could I act so roughly and possibly hurt her delicate maiden's heart?
I took a deep breath and resolutely decided to endure the soft sensation a little longer, planning to lecture her properly once Asuna let go on her own.
However, Nero was only stunned for a moment. She quickly reacted, jumped up, grabbed Asuna by the back of her collar, and yanked her away from me, roaring angrily,
"You idiot! What do you think you're doing to Sensei!"
Asuna replied with a beaming smile, "Hehe∼ because I didn't want to slow down. Boss Nero is so small, I'd definitely knock you over if I hit you∼"
So that's how it is… as if. The logic sounded fine on the surface, but if you thought about it carefully, it was full of problems.
Especially one part—
"Who are you calling small!? Looking for a beating!?"
Whether intentional or not, Asuna had struck Nero's sensitive point.
Already short tempered, Nero's face flushed bright red, killing intent flashing in her eyes. She even had the two dragon patterned submachine guns connected by chains in her hands.
Yet Asuna paid no attention at all to her boss's fury.
She looked me up and down with interest.
"Ehehe∼ are you Schale's Sensei?"
I nodded and replied gently, "Yes, nice to meet you. Please take care of me."
"Hey! Don't fucking ignore me!"
Nero shouted.
"Wow∼" Asuna exclaimed. "Then that means you're Asuna's master∼"
…What?
"What?!" Nero gaped.
"Master, hello. I'm your maid, Ichinose Asuna∼"
The blonde, blue eyed girl, wearing a dazzling smile completely devoid of caution, said to me as if it were only natural,
"From now on, please take good care of me!"
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