"A transfer student at this time of year feels a little mysterious..."
"But she's so beautiful, a completely different type of cool beauty. Finally, a pretty girl is here, much better than that Hajime Tanaka from last time."
These were the initial reactions of the students seeing Tsubaki Rurikawa, the new transfer student. There was excited chatter among both boys and girls. Beautiful girls always caused a stir.
However, the moment she spoke, the atmosphere in the classroom instantly changed.
"Alex?"
"Why is it always him... they know each other?"
"That damned bastard, why is he so popular?! The girls in our class are one thing, but I heard several upperclassmen are involved with him, too. Now a transfer student is already reserved?"
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
A chorus of gazes turned toward Chiaki and the others. Chiaki felt her cheeks flush, unable to handle the barrage of strange looks. Fortunately, Makoto and Ai Kitakami helped draw some attention away. They couldn't help it; they were constantly glued to Alex.
The guy who used to be almost invisible in class, who looked like nothing more than an introverted shut-in, had somehow become a ladies' man?! This wave of sullen resentment was especially strong from people like Katsu Odaka.
Tsubaki Rurikawa paid no mind to the surrounding stares. Alex's absence made her slightly disappointed, but the girl didn't show it. Instead, she walked toward Alex's seat.
She scanned the area.
"Hey," the white-haired gyaru next to the seat scrutinized the unfamiliar beautiful girl. "This is Alex's seat."
"I know," Tsubaki Rurikawa met her gaze. "Chiaki... can you give up this seat for me?"
"Huh? Why should I give up my seat for you!" Ai Kitakami felt her status being challenged. Just because you know Alex, does that mean I don't have a relationship with him? Ai glared. Even though her personality had softened recently, that was reserved exclusively for Alex. Being challenged by a stranger immediately brought out her inner gyaru.
Although... Tsubaki Rurikawa wasn't trying to challenge her; she simply wanted the best seat in the house.
The two girls confronted each other, and the scene fell silent. Anyone could see what was happening—this shuraba (bloodbath) scene perfectly illustrated Alex's popularity, causing even more people to feel intense jealousy. Only Makoto Himejima and the others exchanged speechless, sheepish glances.
They probably hadn't expected Ai to clash with the new girl so quickly.
Seeing the silver-haired girl unwilling to back down, Tsubaki Rurikawa didn't insist. She turned her attention to the person in front of Alex's seat. That student, lacking Ai Kitakami's gyaru intensity and seeing no need to quarrel with the new transfer student, sadly gathered their belongings and gave up the seat.
"Tch..."
She caved just like that? I thought she'd keep fighting me for it. Ai Kitakami slumped onto her desk, resuming her scrutinizing stare at the transfer student's face and body. Hmmmm...
Her face is beautiful, but so is mine. Her temperament... this cool demeanor is rare, but I'm a gyaru, so my vibe is just as strong. Then there's her figure...
Oh.
She noticed the smoking hot figure beneath Tsubaki Rurikawa's uniform, especially her chest. Even if it wasn't as terrifying as Makoto's, it was still quite formidable. In that aspect, at least, she... well, she lost.
Ai Kitakami mumbled nervously, feeling defeated. It's fine, it's fine. Alex doesn't only like big chests. But then she remembered how he liked to suckle on their 'Holy Milk' during sex, and Ai's expression changed.
"Damn it! What is it with all these girls... Mrs. Natsumi is one thing, and Makoto too, and Setsuha... they're all so stacked. How are they developing like this when they're still high schoolers?"
"I've been eating milk and papaya too!"
Squeezing her own chest, the gyaru girl slumped over the desk in frustration. Though hers wasn't small, it looked meager compared to theirs.
Tsubaki Rurikawa pulled out a tissue to wipe down the desk and chair. After settling in, she glanced back at the empty seat behind her, her eyes flickering. Without saying anything, she started listening to the lesson. Transferring to St. Joes Academy was her own decision.
After all... the only one she could rely on now was Master, and she was already his maid. Since the Rurikawa family had gone bankrupt, there was no need to remain at the aristocratic all-girls school she previously attended. For better or worse, transferring here made sense.
It was just... a pity about the friends she had made at the private Seika Girls' Academy...
Speaking of which, having attended an all-girls school before, now going to a co-ed school felt novel, but the stares from the boys were annoying.
Tsubaki Rurikawa was still getting used to it, but the thought of attending school with Alex made these small issues negligible. Come to think of it, Master didn't know about the transfer; she hadn't told him. She had meant to give him a surprise, but... she missed him.
The class quickly passed. As soon as Ms. Miyu Takamine left the classroom, several students rushed over to Tsubaki Rurikawa to ask questions, but they were quickly scared away by the maid's cold demeanor. Ai Kitakami and the other girls watched her uncompromising attitude.
"Rurikawa-san—"
Tsubaki looked up at the sound, seeing the short-haired girl standing beside her with a smile. Makoto Himejima introduced herself first. "I'm Makoto Himejima. Hello there~"
"...Hello. Can I help you?"
"I'm just curious about you and Alex," Her attitude is so cold. How did Alex hook up with a girl like this? Did he use some extreme method again? She doesn't look the type, Makoto mused inwardly before getting straight to the point. "Do you know each other? What's your relationship?"
"We know each other. I am his... maid."
"A MAID?!"
Ai Kitakami, who had been eavesdropping from her desk, exclaimed. Seeing Makoto and the others turn to look at her, she stopped pretending. "A maid, seriously? You guys aren't just playing cosplay, are you?"
"Cosplay?" Tsubaki replied. "Of course not. I am a genuine maid. I transferred here for my Master."
"She actually calls him Master..." Chiaki, who had walked over, covered her mouth. "It looks like it's true."
"Seriously, he even has a trick like this... Why didn't I think of it before? With a huge pervert like Alex, he definitely couldn't resist the existence of a maid," The gyaru sighed. I should have become his maid, too.
"Just a maid? No other relationship? For example, that... ambiguous, lewd, impure, special relationship?" Makoto Himejima pressed curiously.
Tsubaki Rurikawa wasn't some naive, pure girl who didn't understand anything. She understood the implication of the question, and the maid girl awkwardly shook her head. "...No."
"Did the sun explode, or did the moon explode? Alex actually didn't make a move on such a beautiful maid? That's not logical!" Ai Kitakami couldn't believe it.
"What's the big deal? She's already his maid, she's already meat in the pot. She won't run away, and he'll devour her sooner or later," Makoto said with a grin.
Tsubaki Rurikawa: "..."
What is wrong with these girls?
Something is wrong here.
"You all and Master..."
"Rurikawa-san, Alex and we are all in a relationship, you know~" Chiaki smiled, her smile warm and pure.
"..."
For some reason, hearing this didn't shock her; in fact, it felt quite normal. Such a mysterious and powerful Master... it wasn't surprising that he had so many beautiful and lovely girlfriends.
So...
"Where did Master go?"
"That's all you care about? You really are a true 'maid'," Ai Kitakami said before shrugging. "He probably... went off to do something lewd."
Tsubaki Rurikawa: "..."