Maid &amp; Dismayed Part 1

Oh, you're actually here. Thank goodness!

*gasp*

Hey! Why does everyone react like that? A little welcome wouldn't hurt.

My apologies. That wasn't my intention.

Oh my, is that Yuuka?

What brings you here today?

Do you have a commission for us?

I'm afraid I can't accept, since the president is out... If you'd like, I can take down a memo?

No, it's okay. It's not exactly a commission.

Or... maybe it is?

I have something a little different to ask.

Something... different? What do you mean?

Well, I mean, it's... actually completely different.

It's a commission of a sort, but not exactly a mission.

That...did not clarify anything.

Oh! Was that a joke? A commission, but not a mission...

Heehee. Clever!

A-hem. Anyway, it's not a big deal, but...

I'm sure you've seen the preparations for the festival happening in the shopping district.

Yes, of course. In the electronics market.

I've already seen signs up for themed student cafes.

Everyone's come up with all sorts of themes to raise money for the festival.

But, well... There's a problem.

A problem?

Yes... *sigh*

The problem is, the students are all from Millennium, so...

All of the themes are a bit...

Hahaha! I think I know what you're getting at.

It's all things like "Bytes and Bites" or "Chemistry Lab Cafe"... All the customers will be scared away.

*sigh* What's wrong with us? Hyakkiyako and Trinity always say their festivals raise tons of money.

But, anyway, the shopping district asked the Seminar to do something about it.

I don't know why it's the Seminar's problem, but... The electronics market is a part of Millennium's district, I guess.

Hahaha... I see the problem...

But, I'm afraid I don't see what it has to do with us.

...Yes. That.

Oh, by the way, have I mentioned lately...

...how wonderful the maids of C&C are?

Where in the world did that come from?

A compliment from you is...a bit scary.

I know it's a disguise, but you are still maids, right?

I mean, you've got the outfits and everything.

And I've heard you all have lots of experience infiltrating maid cafes.

Yes... I suppose you're right...

We have done that a few times...

It would be just this once... And, by the way, if you agree, we'll be totally even for everything. You won't owe me anything.

So... Maybe you can work at a maid cafe...? Just for a week?

(One hour later...)

What. The. Heck?! What are you talking about?

A maid cafe? Have you lost your mind? No, no, no! I can't believe you'd ask me that!

Why does everyone think that just because we're wearing maid uniforms, it magically makes us real maids?

Well... Usually people wearing maid uniforms ARE maids.

This is perfect, actually.

With this, our cover will be airtight. Everyone will know us as maids.

Stop it. No. Absolutely not!

Over my dead body. You hear me? Never!

Um... But... The thing is... We already...

...?!

What? You already what? Spit it out!

We already agreed.

Seminar even allocated a budget for the project, so I don't believe we'll be able to back out.

We even signed a contract. If we cancel, we'll be fined.

...Excuse me?

What did you say? A contract? You're joking, right? Tell me you're joking!

Hang on, hang on. That doesn't even make sense. We signed a contract?

Last I checked I was the president, and I didn't sign anything. So how is that possible? Who signed?

Oh, that? I did!

...

...

Huh...? What's wrong?

Why are you looking at me like that?

...

Oh... Ohhh...

...So you see now what happened.

Asuna is supposed to make decisions when you're absent, remember?

Shut up... I get it... Please, just...stop...

Asuna

Huh? Are you mad at me?

Should I not have...?

I just thought it sounded like fun! And, if it goes well, they'll even pay us! Wouldn't that be nice?

Argh! I won't do it! No!

This is...this is fun to you!?

Asuna

Yes! Lots of fun, I think!

There's no point arguing. Do you see how excited Asuna is? We have no choice.

Don't you think it would be better to start planning, anyway?