MAke Drama: MAD story · Event story, Summer WITH MAiD
Summer WITH MAiD
This is the Summer WITH MAiD event story.
16 scenes, 1,404 lines
1. The Summer Is Not Over Yet
25 lines*Pant pant*! Th-They're persistent! Whew...!
...What? Is it just the two of us? Did everyone get scattered...?
*Hic*, Eek...! I can't... *pant pant*... r-run anymore...
Hang in there! Once we get over there, there's gotta be a place to hide!
Come on, I'll help hold you up!
*Sob*... I'm sorry, it's all my fault...
Heh, at times like this, you're supposed to say thank you.
You'd better buy me a drink later—
Whoaaa!!!
Eeeeek!!!
Ugh, my body won't move! Don't tell me this is...!
Mmph...! Phew! Wh-What just happened?!
Where do you think you're running off to, you delinquent maids?
...! You're the guy who was next to the Head Maid back then!!
Why are you doing this?! What did we even do?!
Eeeek! Th-The Head Maid?!
I-I'm sorry! I don't want to get spanked on the butt! Please forgive me!!
"Why are you doing this?" huh...
...Good question. How on earth did things end up like this?
It was definitely because the hideout was too hot... and then we went to a deserted island...
Forget it. I can't remember well. It feels like trying to recall something that happened two weeks ago.
...Though if there's one thing for certain...
Calm down for now. The Head Maid isn't here.
And you'd better not resist too much.
It was summer.
2. Ultra-Luxury Hotel Resort Island
116 linesA few hours before the incident
M-Master...? What are you doing in a place like this? ???
...Who are you?
Um, I feel like I've seen her somewhere before...
...Ah! You're the Head Maid of Panoticon, right? Your look changed so much I almost didn't recognize you...
A-Anyway, I'm so glad you came! *Sob*, what a relief...
...The Head Maid?
The Head Maid I know?
Hm, I'm the Head Butler. Name's Claire. Nice to meet you.
I'm the boss around here. The name's Mane. Nice to meet ya~
Y-Yes... I-It's nice to meet you.
By the way, how did you all end up— Eek!!??
M-Master?! Wh-Why are you doing that?!
You came to save us at the absolute perfect time! Good girl!
Ah! Th-Thank you... B-But why do you keep touching me there...?
I'm just showing my appreciation, so don't hold back!
Eek...! Th-Then please, a little gentler...
That's right. First, we need to share what we know—
Hey, quiet down! Who do you think you're rushing in front of?!
The lady right here is the savior who came to rescue us! You guys get over here right now and give her your proper thanks!
N-No, wait... I didn't mean to...
Besides, I-I don't think this is how you give thanks...
...You're right, we haven't escaped yet. Which means we need to stay on her good side for now...!
Thanks, Head Maid! If it weren't for you, we would've died here!
What?! W-Was it really that bad?!
Th-Thank you, Head Maid... You saved our lives. Truly, *sob*...
Thanks. By the way, do you have any meat—
...M-Meat?
Ah, you can just ignore her. She looks for meat 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Th-Then please get off me now, Master!
I've had more than enough of your "thanks"!
How cruel... We had such a good time back at Panoticon.
G-Good time?! You barged in unannounced and left a total mess before running off!!
And besides...
To do th-that kind of thing and just leave...
Huh? That kind of thing?
...I-It's nothing! Anyway!
How on earth did you all end up here?
Uh... Well, it's a long story.
...Mmm, I see. To look for treasure...
I suppose that is very like you, Master...
So, how did you end up coming here?
Don't tell me you're here for treasure too?
N-No, nothing like that.
Actually, I came to spend summer vacation on an island nearby.
Ah, come to think of it, I think I heard something about Panoticon closing for a break or something.
Yes. I was planning to enjoy a long-awaited vacation with the maids on this Day of Freedom...
*Sigh*, but out of nowhere, a tsunami hit the island.
...!
So... the vacation plans I worked so hard on are completely ruined.
Ah. I-I see.
(Everyone, play it cool...!)
(Yeah, I know! It was definitely because of that bomb...!)
(If she finds out we're the culprits, we're finished...!)
(I want to eat meat.)
......Master? What's wrong?
A-Ahem. Actually, we were caught in that tsunami too.
R-Right! We hadn't even found the treasure yet, but we lost our map and everything!
Man, seriously! If we just had a little more time, we definitely would've found it! Hahaha!
A-And that's when the Head Maid showed up! You're literally our savior...!
Thanks for coming. By the way, do you have any meat—
It's a shame about your vacation, but you saved our lives!
Thank you! Our life-saving savior!
L-Like I said, I didn't do it for that. I just happened to pass by and saw an island—
—Ah! Master, by the way... Have you seen any maids around here?
...Maids?
Yes. I actually stopped by while searching the surrounding area...
I was looking around just in case any of the girls were swept away by the tsunami and adrift.
Come to think of it, there were other maids who came looking for treasure...
Didn't they say they came to cure their big sister's frigidity?
They weren't bad girls. They gave me protein.
...*Sigh*, I have a good guess who that might be...
I thought they hadn't been around lately... Turns out they've been running their mouths outside.
I'm going to teach them a real lesson when they get back, fufu...
By the way, what's that about? You're frigid?
Want me to help you out with that?
Ngh! Th-That won't be necessary! It's nothing like that...!
Don't be like that. We had a good time back at Panoticon.
Who knows, maybe I could be of help?
Mmph... There you go again...
When you're just going to leave again after doing that anyway...
E-Even if it's you, Master, I won't fall for it this time!
...? What do you mean fall for—
Alright, alright, it seems like you two have a lot to talk about.
Why don't we catch up in a nicer setting? Over a drink or two.
...Th-The reasons sound a bit weird, but I agree.
Head Maid, um... if it's okay with you, could you give us a ride too?
Ah. O-Of course. However, we don't have enough fuel to take you all the way to the mainland right now...
Would it be alright if we went to the island where we're staying first?
Come to think of it, did you say that's the island you came to spend your vacation on?
......Wait, don't tell me—
Yes. I don't know if you've heard of Alcatraz, but—
AAAAAHHHH!!??
Whoa, you scared me. What is it?
, you don't know?! Alcatraz?!
Beats me. What is it?
Alcatraz! The super-luxurious hotel resort island that lights up the night sea of Vermont!!
It's a dream vacation spot run entirely by maids—practically a whole mini-city!!!
Plus, it has everything from hotels, resorts, department stores, shopping malls, movie theaters, venues, casinos, restaurants, and more, more, MORE!!!!
Seriously. There really isn't a single place in this town without maids.
Reservations sell out months in advance, and during peak season you can't even get in even if you have money!
Woow...! I never dreamed in a million years I'd get to go there like this!
Ehehe, they say joy comes after suffering!
I can finally enjoy a happy vacation too! *Sob sob sob sob*...!
Ah, um......
Y-You see...
Uh... Wh-What do you call it...
......
Th-That's it. It's completely trashed, huh...?
............
3. Mane's Situation
Side story · 21 linesUh... Wh-What do you call it...
......
Th-That's it. It's completely trashed, huh...?
............
...Hm.
Is there no meat here either?
...F-First, shall we head inside?
It'll be hard to talk here... I'll escort you to my office.
Ahem. Y-Yeah, let's do that.
Alright, what are you guys waiting for? Let's get moving.
Happy... vacation... Ahaha...?
...She really looks like she's about to lose it. Claire, keep a close eye on her.
*Sigh*, it's total chaos here too.
Anyway, this trip turned out to be a total waste, huh...?
Hmm...?
What's... this? A book?
Did it wash up with the tsunami? Looks pretty ancient.
Maybe there's something worth a lot of money in—
[...I do not know who will obtain this journal, but I can guarantee this much.] [This is the culmination of my life's work, without a single word of untruth.] [However, things in this world rarely go as planned...] [Now, the only choice left to me is to leave behind this record.] [Therefore, though I know not who you are, I place my trust in you and reveal this.] [This is a story from before the luxury resort was built on Alcatraz.] [About a secret room filled with countless treasures, created beneath Alcatraz...] [by the worst criminal in history—]
4. What Used to Be an Ultra-Luxury Whatever
124 linesSo, as you might have gathered from seeing the state of things on your way here... Alcatraz is currently in a state of disaster due to a massive tsunami.
Key facilities are operating temporarily and most walkways are clear... but normal use of the resort is practically impossible.
Given the situation, I am afraid we cannot offer proper service to our Masters right now...
I'll arrange a boat to take you to the nearest mainland. I apologize for the inconvenience... Please bear with us for a bit.
............
Mmhmm, oho. I see... Is that so...
*(Chew chew)*... This jerky isn't half bad.
Somehow all of these guys seem completely distracted...
Well, anyway, I get the gist of the situation. So it's not the time to be enjoying a vacation.
But you're sending just us back? You guys still got stuff to do here?
Yes, we plan to restore as much of the damaged facilities as possible for now.
Guests are scheduled to stay starting the day right after our vacation ends...
Just yourselves? Without any experts?
This place is huge. All of it?
Is there no disaster relief coming from the nearby cities or anything?
We could request something similar... but it would likely be difficult.
First off, this whole island is private property, so full responsibility falls on me...
H-H-Hold on a second!!!
Huh? W-What is it?
This whole island is private property...?
Um... Strictly speaking, the ownership is complicated, but it's safe to look at it that way.
Is something bothering you?
No, I was impressed by the numbers you showed me at Panoticon last time, but to think it was this much...
Then can't you just solve any problem by throwing that big, fat stack of cash at it?!
Mm, ahem...! Th-The real problem lies elsewhere.
We have only about two weeks left until guests return to Alcatraz...
Time is far too tight to restore the resort within that window.
No matter how much money we offer, getting personnel and materials from the nearest place, Vermont, takes time procedurally...
So you're saying the people remaining on the island have to handle temporary repairs somehow?
Yes, that's pretty much it...
*Sigh*... This Day of Freedom is truly the worst. We don't even get to enjoy our vacation, and now I have to tell the girls they have to work...
...Ahem, well. There's nothing you can do about a natural disaster.
But what's strange is that there wasn't even any disaster warning issued.
If we only had time to prepare, we could have minimized the damage...
Rather than a natural occurrence, it feels almost like there was some artificial interference—
Hahaha, what artificial interference could there be? You've been watching way too many conspiracy theories, haha!
Come on, we don't have time for this. Let's get moving!
Hey, you guys. Time to work. Stop fooling around and snap out of it.
...Huh? Time to work...?
...Where did my happy vacation go...?
Mmhmm, oho. I see... If we go this way...
No. Still lacking energy. Need to eat at least 500 more protein bars—
Lacking what? You've been eating the whole time we were talking, that's more than enough.
Alright, listen up. The savior who just saved our lives is in a real tight spot right now.
It's only right to repay a favor, don't you think? Everyone with me?
Let's lend a hand with the resort restoration work.
M-Master...!
What... is happiness...?
...Huh? Ah, um. Right, right. That's true.
I really don't have enough. Or let me suck on yours.
......Huh? W-What did you just—
—Whaaat?! M-Master?!
Alright, alright, just tune her out.
Anyway, let's get moving on the restoration! Where do we start?
F-First, I need to gather the maids and explain everything to them—
Alright! I-I'm going, so stop pushing!
W-What did you say??!?!!! ???
Care to repeat that?!
We have to do WHAT!? Restoration work?!
Ahem... Well, that's how it is.
Ugh, is this for real...?
Guests are arriving in two weeks, so it is necessary, but...
I heard other zones took heavy damage too... Does that mean we have to restore all of it...?
W-What kind of ridiculous nonsense is that!!
Didn't we come to Alcatraz to enjoy our summer vacation?!
That's true, but... we don't have a choice...
Nobody expected a sudden tsunami to strike and turn the island into a total disaster zone...
Besides, we don't have much time left. The guests are scheduled to return in two weeks...
To make the deadline, everyone here needs to start restoration work immediately.
Managing risks like that is your job as the manager and Head Maid, isn't it?
We aren't construction experts, facility specialists, or disaster recovery professionals!!
And now, during our vacation, you expect us to handle work that isn't even our specialty?!
Hmm, this situation is taking a strange turn.
Is it okay to just watch? Munch, munch.
Well, she said she'd handle it, so let me trust her.
By the way, when and where did you swipe those snacks?
I am always prepared. Munch, munch.
Prepared my foot, you swiped them from the office earlier, didn't you? Got any popcorn by any chance?
...? Why popcorn all of a sudden?
Ugh... T-That's why I'm going to generously compensate everyone who helps with the restoration!
Given the circumstances, I'll pay 10 times the hourly wage, give a special performance bonus, AND throw in plenty of compensatory vacation time!
Whoa, 10 times the usual rate...!!
If we get bonuses and compensatory leave too, maybe it's worth considering...?
That's true, but... the work sounds pretty tough...
Wait a secooond!!! ???
Comrades! Do not fall for the sweet temptation of that evil capitalist!
Right now, she is trying to buy off our once-a-year fun summer vacation on the cheap!
O-On the cheap...?
L-Look at this vast, glamorous resort. E-Even though it's a total mess right now...
Just one day of revenue from this place would be more than enough to cover all the compensation she just mentioned.
And we're the ones restoring it... If she's going to share profits, shouldn't it be on the scale of Alcatraz's earnings for the entire summer?
W-Wait a minute! That makes zero sense in the first place!
Your help is strictly a temporary fix, and we still need follow-up measures!
We haven't even budgeted for the labor costs, operating expenses, and other overheads, so if you demand that out of nowhere—
Did you hear that, comrades!!??
She is using complicated words again to try and deceive us!
No, I'm not trying to deceive anyone, I'm just stating facts—
Costs, costs, costs! I'm sick of it!
Did you think we wouldn't see right through the classic tricks you capitalists always use?!
Answer me, comrades! What did we come here for?!
Vacation!
Louder!
Vacaaatiooon!!
L-Louder!!
VACAAATIOOON!!!
VACAAATIOOOON!!!!
?? What the... when did she get over there?
Oho! Look at this, comrades! Even an outsider stands with our cause!
Why in the world did my happy vacation turn out like this, nooo!
I can't take it anymore! First a deserted island, and now suffering even after coming to Alcatraz!!
I want to wear a swimsuit and enjoy my vacation in the warm beach sunshine too!!!
Hey, Hinata. Calm down. Get a grip.
No, ! I-I've realized it!
I used to just get dragged along by everything... but I can't go on like this!!
From now on, I'm going to be honest with my drive! I'm going to be free and run wild on the beach as much as I want!!
Y-You all heard that, right?
Even an outsider is speaking up against the Head Maid's oppression.
I-It's time for us to take action and defend our vacation.
Comrades, I will not force a choice upon you... however!
Do not forget why we came here!
If you still choose to sacrifice your freedom for this resort's restoration... I only hope you get fair pay.
Now, let us go! Comrades who want a fun vacation, follow me!!
Yeahhhhh!!!
Adios, everyone! Please don't look for me!!
5. Maid Exodus
49 lines......*Sigh*.
...Are you, by any chance...
...holding less authority among the maids than I thought?
...N-No, I'm not?
Like hell you aren't. Back at the Panoticon, I thought you had them completely under your thumb.
......Well, like they said, we came here for a vacation in the first place.
And I was the one who suggested coming to Alcatraz together...
So persuading them and taking responsibility is my duty.
...Though it doesn't seem to have worked out very well.
...What's this? Are you actually a responsible person deep down?
And here I thought you were just a pervert who only cared about spanking and getting spanked.
......
Ahem, humph. Anyway, I am ashamed to face you, Masters. Even after you offered to help...
It looks like restoring this place in time... will be difficult.
It won't be difficult.
......Huh?
If what you said is true, we don't really need experts for temporary repairs, right?
Meaning we just need to throw enough bodies at the problem.
T-That's true, but everyone...
If we get those runaway maids back, we can pull it off, right?
Alright, you start the restoration work on your end. I'll go bring the maids back.
...I-Is that possible? How?
Did you forget what I do for a living?
...Ah.
The request will be something like... hunting down—err, drafting the labor needed for restoration, right?
I'll accept the job. Since time is tight, we can discuss payment later.
I'll find a way to bring the maids back, so coax the ones remaining and get the work started.
So that's the plan, we gotta work... Wait, why are you the only one here?
Sigh... Where did Mane run off to now...?
...Whatever, can't be helped. Let's just go drag those maids back ourselves.
Still low on energy—
Low? Hey, Claire, listen close.
If all those maids run away, who's gonna fix this resort? You?
No, I need to save my energy.
That's why we gotta catch them and make them do it. It's for our own good.
Besides, part of the reason things got this messed up is because of the bomb you threw into the ocean, right?
......!? I threw it because you told me to—
What I mean is, we're all in the same boat, so let's help out the Head Maid.
Plus, win or lose, we stand to make a killer profit off this job.
Helping someone out when they don't have many allies makes them way more grateful, doesn't it?
Sigh, fine, fine. Knew you'd say that.
Let's go. I'll feed you till you burst once this job is over!
6. Hinata's Situation
Side story · 51 lines*Pant*, *pant*! I-I can't run any more...
Phew, haah, phew...
(I got carried away by the mood and ran off, but...)
(...W-What do I do now...?)
(D-Do I just play around by myself now...? That... doesn't feel right...)
(Uuugh... W-What should I do? I've never had a proper vacation before... I don't even know what to do...!!)
(It's not like I can just go back... Should I have just worked instead...?)
(N-No, Hinata! Stop thinking like that!)
(I can't falter! I decided to be honest with my drive from now on!)
(My drive... to have a fun vacation......)
(......I am—)
H-Hey, over there!!!
*Pant*, *pant*...! You're... *gasp*, really fast...!
I-I can't... *pant*, *gasp*... run any further...
I-Is something wrong? I thought I heard you call me...
Phew, haah... R-Right. We followed you because we had business with you.
Actually, we were in front of the resort earlier too. We followed everyone when they fled.
Y-Yes.
Ah... S-So anyway... Ahem...
...Earlier in front of the resort... ahem, you were pretty cool.
......Huh?
To be honest, we were u-unhappy too, but we thought we had no choice...
Hearing y-you say you'd be honest with your drive... somehow...
It felt... l-like I was comforted...
......
So, you know... W-We came to say thank you.
It's thanks to you that we were able to pluck up the courage.
Thank you... You were r-really cool. A-And...
And if it's okay with you...
Would you like to... s-spend this vacation with us?
W-We wanted to... um...
B-Become friends with you...
Ha, haha! Man, you sure can say embarrassing things with a straight face!
Y-You were the one who suggested talking to her earlier—
W-Whoa! You promised to keep that a secret—I-I mean, that's not it!
...I-I mean, come on! Those guys shouting earlier were a bit much, right?!
T-True, those people gave off... kind of bad vibes...
Exactly! I didn't like them at all.
No matter how I look at it, they definitely had an ulterior motive!
...Ah, anyway. So, um...
—Let's do it.
Huh...?
Let's be friends.
And then... doing what we want together as friends...
...let's enjoy this summer on our own terms.
...B-But I'm also completely lost on what we should do right now...
What? Don't even worry about that!
T-That's right. We can just figure it out together from now on...!
A-All of us together. Ehehe...!
7. Party Recruitment
98 lines*Pant*, *pant*! Th-They just won't give up! Phew...!
...What, is it just the two of us? Did everyone get scattered...?
Hicc, eek...! I can't... *pant*, *gasp*... run any more...
Hang in there a bit longer! Once we get over there, we can find a hiding spot!
Come on, I'll support you!
Sob... I'm sorry, it's all because of me...
Heh, in times like this, you say thank you.
Just buy me a treat later—
Whoaaaaa!!!
Kyaaaaa!!!
Kugh, I can't move my body! Don't tell me this is...!
Mmmgh...! Pwhah! W-What just happened?!
Where do you think you're going, you rogue maids?
...! You're the guy who was next to the Head Maid back then!!
Why are you doing this?! What did we ever do to you?!
Hieeeek! Th-The Head Maid?!
I-I'm sorry! I don't want to get spanked! Please forgive me!!
Calm down for now, the Head Maid isn't here.
And you'd better not struggle too much.
That rope looks ordinary on the outside, but it's actually pretty special.
The more you squirm to get free, the tighter it digs in, or so I heard.
Hyah! Ahhn, ah...!! Th-The sensation... N-Not thereee...!
Kugh...! You coward! Fight us fair and square instead of pulling tricks like this!!
Ah, by the way, don't worry too much. I heard it won't leave any major marks.
I don't give a damn about that! Untie this right now!!
Well, it's not like I'm doing this out of spite.
Just promise me one thing—agree to join the restoration work, and I'll let you go.
Let's all pitch in, wrap up the work quickly, and enjoy a fun vacation. What do you say?
Hmph, I refuse! Restoring this entire island in two weeks is impossible!
If all we're gonna do is work until it's time to leave, I'd rather enjoy at least a little bit of vacation!
T-That's right...! We've m-made up our minds!
We won't... l-lie to our own feelings anymore...!
Phew, if you're gonna be this uncooperative, it makes things tricky for me...
Can't be helped then. Guess we'll just have to have a nice, quiet 'body-to-body conversation'.
...! Y-You!! What are you planning to do?!
Stop it! If you're gonna fight, do it fair and— Hnggh!?!
Heeeyah?!!
Seems sassy maids need a little re-education.
Y-You jerk... ngh...!
Ahng... I wanna go home...
Alright, that should be enough talking.
Now, answer me. You're going to help with the restoration work, right?
O-Okay... I get it...
Y-Yes... I'll do it...
Whew, another case solved. Knowing I'm protecting the peace of the resort makes me feel pretty proud.
...Mm. It's a secret.
Fixer. What were you doing to the Maids earlier?
You fondled their bodies, and they became so obedient.
That's a terrible way to put it... I just gave them a quick massage.
Why all of a sudden? Want me to give you one too?
No, teach me how to do it. I want to try too.
If I give them that "massage," will they obey everything I say?
...Just asking for reference, who are you planning to do it to?
You little jerk, what are you scheming...
...Well, if you do as I say, I suppose I could teach you.
Okay, I'll do my best.
Good. Don't forget that mindset. Now then...
Let's go back together, Hinata. To where we belong.
W-Where do you mean, go back?! This is where I belong...!
Saying heartwarming ending-like lines like that isn't going to change my mind!
Let's go back, Hinata. Working suits you better.
...Sob, Claire, what kind of image do you even have of me...?
Listen closely, Hinata. We're not trying to ruin your vacation.
We're just saying everyone works a little bit, then everyone gets to enjoy themselves.
Is that really so unacceptable to you?
Ugh... I-It's not that, but...! B-But still!
Whenever I snap back to reality, I feel like I'm always the only one suffering!
At the company, on the deserted island, and even here in Alcatraz...!
I want to have carefree fun without worrying about anything for once, too...!!
Right, I get what you're saying.
But I told you, you don't need to worry so much. You're not alone.
......! ......
You'll be working happily alongside everyone here. Rest assured.
......???
H-How is that fine?! That doesn't reassure me at all!!
A-Anyway! I've really made up my mind this time!!
...Sigh, guess I have no choice but to play the bad guy again...
Yeah. If it's for everyone's enjoyable vacation, it can't be helped...
Hey, Claire. Hold her down tight.
Eh?
Looks like we need to have a little "physical conversation."
Okay. I want to try when you're done.
You can't just do it recklessly, there's technique involved. Just watch for now.
...Mm. Understood.
H-Hiiiek!!!
...Ah! Master!
I'm back. That rope you gave me worked great. Made things a whole lot easier.
M-M-Master! I-I asked you to keep that a secret...!
By the way, where did you get something like that?
Um... Well, a strange merchant from Four Gentlemen came by before...
...It looked useful as, um, s-security gear? So I paid a lot of money for it... A-Anyhow, I'm glad it came in handy! Ahaha...!
Is that so? Well, anyway, as promised, I brought back a few.
I already talked to them, so once they snap out of it, feed them and put them straight to work.
Y-Yes. However...
Wasn't this person... um... Master's companion?
Yeah. She used to just push paper at a desk, but she's surprisingly tough.
Work her hard wherever you need her.
Ah, yes... In that case, I actually have the perfect spot...
8. A Real Emergency
101 linesThe day after handing Hinata and the runaway Maids over to the Head Maid...
......Ughhhh.
It's hot... I'm dying of heat...!!
......Don't tell me this one's broken too? Please tell me it's not.
Man, this is unacceptable! Even if it's under restoration, they gotta leave the AC on!!
I'm filing a complaint right now—
Whoaaaaagh!!!
Because I woke up and someone was suddenly lying next to me practically stark naked, you idiot!
...? I'm still wearing my swimsuit...
Sigh... Forget it.
No, really, why are you here instead of sleeping in your room?
...Mm, it feels comfortable here for some reason.
And my room is too hot and humid. It's not good for storing jerky.
...Jerky? Why jerky all of a sudden?
I asked the Head Maid for it yesterday.
Since I'll be moving around a lot, I asked for something portable and easy to eat. Didn't I do good?
I have plenty, so Fixer, you can have some if you want. I tucked them between my nutrient stores.
......
...Ugh, this heat is driving me insane. Whatever, let's just get ready to head out.
Okay. Are we going Maid hunting again today?
No, change of plans. First, we have to fix the AC.
I can tolerate other things, but this crosses the line... I can't even get a decent sleep.
The AC isn't just broken, the power is cut off.
Unable to move because its nutrients were cut off... It's a little sad.
Don't sympathize with a machine... Wait, really?
...It really is. What's going on? It was working fine last night.
The Head Maid mentioned it yesterday when I got the jerky.
She said the power keeps flickering on and off. But she doesn't know the cause.
If she doesn't know, she should find out! What is she doing?! ...Though I guess they're pretty busy too.
......Sigh, no choice then. We'll have to look into that power issue first.
Fixer, do you know how to fix something like that? If you touch the wrong thing, won't you get zapped into a crisp?
Don't jinx it! There must be a manual or facility management Maid who knows what to do!
Either way, I should go talk to the Head Maid first.
Put simply, to me, it's like meat.
......!
Mm, I see. It's that important.
Got it, Fixer. I'll make sure to get your meat back.
Since that's the case, give me some meat.
No, we're going to restore the power, not get meat.
...Mm. Since that's the case, give me the manual.
.......
...Um, could you please explain what's going on first...?
Resort Underground Passage
Gasp! I-Is this the place the Head Maid talked about?
Sigh, why is this resort so huge?! *Puff*... I'm already out of energy.
...Phew, looks like it. Glad we found the right place.
Ugh, it's definitely like a sauna down here in the basement...
Want some jerky? I brought a lot.
Oh, sure. Thanks— Wait, why is there so much?! Just how much are you carrying around...
...Seriously, what kind of body does she have?
Huh? Why won't the door open...?
...
Argh, a stupid door like this—
?? Seriously, don't mess with me.
Argh, damn it!! I'm dying of heat, and this stupid door—
Fixer, should I try?
...Phew, I wanted to avoid damaging the facility any further, but this is self-defense.
Claire, show this arrogant door your true power.
Okay. Leave it to me.
......I told you to open the door, not destroy everything inside behind it, too!!!!
...Hey.
......Mmm.
That thing knocked over by the door looks like the switchboard shown in the manual... Am I mistaken?
Mm. Not a mistake. It's the switchboard from the manual.
Fixer, you really are smart. Reliable.
Thanks for the compliment, you brute-force homunculus!! Why did you land a dropkick on it instead of just opening it with your hands?!
You can tear vault doors off with your bare hands, so why a full-power dropkick on a door like this...!!!
Like hell it's alive!! Don't you see that glaring red warning light screaming "I'm broken"?!
Ah, my air conditioner...! After everything we did to get here...!
Hey, Fixer. This...
......What is it now?
My last piece of jerky I was saving... I'll give it to you.
I have plenty of energy. So take it.
I'll do better next time. Forgive me with this.
No, sigh... That's not what's important right now...
...Sigh, whatever. It's my fault for not explaining it properly.
But why save that piece... Didn't you have a lot of jerky?
Since I'm full of energy, I gave all the rest to you, Fixer. This was my last piece.
......Sigh, just eat it all yourself. I'll give back the ones you gave me earlier too.
...Really? Can I really eat it all?
Yeah, if push comes to shove, you'll need to step up more than I will.
Okay. Don't worry. I'll do well now.
Right, right. Just don't bend anything else backward like a bow like that switchboard back there—
D-Do we really have to go in here? I-Is it going to collapse...? ???
I know, right? It doesn't look like it'd be in a place like this... Besides, that loud noise just now was... ????
What, are those Maids? How convenient.
I should ask if they can fix that broken thing—
......That voice.
9. The Culprit Is Among Us
104 linesWhat? This is the place you were looking for, Mane...?
You said a Secret Room, right...? Could there really be treasure in a place like this...?
Hey now! Do you guys know what the most important thing in mercenary work is?
It's instinct!
How dangerous the job will be, whether the client will backstab you... You can never know these things without experiencing them firsthand.
And according to my instinct... This is definitely the place!
Ugh... E-Even if you say that...
Um, no matter how I look at it, this just looks like... a room for managing building utilities or something.
Hey, what are you doing here?
Eeeeeek!!!
Kyaaaah!!!
That's what I should be asking.
Why are you idling around playing here? And who are those Maids behind you?
Heeek! T-That's the person the Armband Maid was talking about—
Shh, be quiet!
Idling around!? Hey, hey, wait. Looks like there's a misunderstanding...
Misunderstanding my ass! Some of us are working up a sweat under the blazing sun trying to restore the resort...
And you ditch the team and run off just so you can take it easy? What is wrong with your character?
H-Hold on! Just hear me out first!
I didn't abandon you guys, I was just trying to find treasure...!
...Treasure? What treasure all of a sudden?
Didn't that story end on the deserted island?
...Hmm, a Secret Room in the basement of Alcatraz...
Right! It's a story from way before this resort was even built!
How could I just ignore something so exciting?! You think so too, right?!
Hmph... Well, go on.
Yeah, so I was wandering around the island just like it said in the journal...
And that's when I met these two right here.
...?! H-Hello...! N-Nice to meet you...!
...It's a pleasure to meet you.
At first, I was just tearing through the underground recklessly.
But once I met them, it saved me tons of time.
Tour guides, huh... I see.
So in conclusion, the three of you plotted together to skip work and go treasure hunting... Is that right?
Uh... E-Er, um... D-Does it come out like that??
And I was thinking of you guys, too! If I found treasure, I was obviously gonna share a cut with you!
Like hell I'd believe that?! Obsessed with treasure and recklessly tearing through the underground... me......?
......Wait, the power constantly flickering, don't tell me...
...W-We know nothing about this.
I-It's true! We really only showed her the way! We didn't do anything else!
Right, right, *you guys* only *showed the way*.
H-Hiiiek!
Hey, Mane. Let me ask you something.
You said earlier that you were tearing through the underground... Specifically, what did you do?
Huh, er? Specifically? If you mean specifically...
For example, when you encountered a dead end in the underground passage.
Your destination was beyond it, but the path was blocked or something—did that ever happen?
Ah, that happened a lot~! In those cases, I just blasted through with grenades.
...Ah, I see~ So the culprit was you~
......Huh? C-Culprit? What's that supposed to mean all of a sudden?
Apparently, the resort's power has been flickering on and off since yesterday~
They said the cause was unknown... But hearing this, you're without a doubt the culprit, aren't you~?
If a grenade goes off underground, wouldn't the electrical wires buried nearby... or something like that get severed~?
What do you mean "is that so," you shameless bastard!!!
Not content with betraying us and playing around treasure hunting, you went and blew out the power too?!!
I-I didn't do it on purpose! I'm seriously innocent here!!
Shut up!!! Quit that stupid treasure hunt and get back to helping us work!!
...Huh? Uh... Th-That's...
Ah. I forgot to mention, but you guys are coming along too, got it?
We all agreed to stick together, finish the work quickly, and all hang out together after.
W-Whaaat?! I never heard anything about that...!?
Of course not, because no such discussion ever took place in the first place.
That's just his own arbitrary claim. We have no reason to follow along.
You'd better just come along quietly. Let's not waste each other's energy.
...Heh. You're amusing.
Are you confident you can take on all of us by yourself?
Taking on two at once is something I already did multiple times yesterday. I've got plenty of experience.
Y-Yesterday already... M-Multiple times...?
.......Ahem. However, there are three of us this time. I wonder if you'll be fine.
Shall we test where that confidence comes from?
As for me, the more the merrier.
Hey, Claire. It's time to work, so get out here quick.
My stomach is full of the Fixer's. It feels good.
...You can move, right?
Of course. Moving won't make it spill out or anything.
Right, don't spill it. That'd be a waste.
Wh-Wh-Wh-What were you two doing??!!
Y-You shameless degenerates in broad daylight!!!
Oh, the Homunculus miss was here too...?
Mmm... There's no way we'll beat them with raw strength like this...
Ahem, hem! Come to think of it, it definitely makes sense to team up and finish the work quickly!
Eeeeek!? What are you talking about!!
Are you betraying us?!
Whoa, betrayal? That's a term for people who actually trust each other!
It hardly applies to us when we were just using each other for our own goals from the start.
...! Since when did you—!!
Kugh...!!
Hing... Wh-What should we do?
...There's no choice. Since things have come to this...
One of us, either you or me, must make it back to report this.
B-But there's no opening at all...!
We're busy, so let's wrap this up fast and head back. We need to get that switchboard fixed too.
Mmm. Understood.
......
10. Armband Maid's Situation
Side story · 79 linesAround the same time, somewhere in Alcatraz...
Whoa! This steak just melts in my mouth!!
There's dessert over there too! They're all delicious, so you have to try at least one!
By the way, I never expected to enjoy such a luxurious vacation...
When the tsunami hit on our very first day off, I wondered what was going to happen to us for a moment.
Right... Plus, we almost got dragged into restoration work we never signed up for.
No matter how I think about it, following Armband was definitely the right choice, hehe!
B-But... is it really okay for us to just eat all this?
No matter how I look at it, this is—
That's right, these were kept in reserve for the guests. ???
Ah, Armband!
Everyone, are you enjoying your vacation?
Yes! Getting to relax while eating such delicious food...
It really feels like a dream! Thank you so much!
Fufu, don't mention it.
Um... is this really okay...?
Oh? Is something bothering you?
Well, I just can't stop worrying...
W-We're basically taking the resort's food and supplies as we please...
When our vacation ends and we go back to the Panoticon... just thinking about what will happen to us...
C-Come to think of it... B-But won't it work out somehow?
Right! Armband will handle everything! Isn't that right, Armband?
Fufu, of course. That's precisely why it's all the more important for us to stick together.
We must combine our strength so that even when we return to the Panoticon, the Head Maid won't be able to retaliate.
If we raise our voices—one for all and all for one—they won't be able to push us around so easily.
I-Is that so...
Besides, there's no need to worry so much. This food is something we naturally deserve to enjoy anyway.
Huh? W-What do you mean...? Isn't this food reserved for guests?
Fufu, think about it. We are those guests.
Since the plan was for us alone to stay here during our vacation, it naturally belongs to us.
Ah, that makes sense...
In other words, however, the Head Maid is trying to rob guests of their precious vacation.
So you deserve to be treated even better than this. Feel free to enjoy it all to your heart's content.
Wow... As expected, Armband is the only one who truly cares about us...!
I feel like I always learn something when I listen to you, Armband!
Mm, but somehow...
A-Armband!! Terrible news!!! ???
It's terrible, terrible news! *pant, pant*...!
...Catch your breath first. What on earth happened?
W-Well... I happened to see it in the basement...
...They captured the Maids just like that and dragged them away.
Th-That can't be...!!
Capturing them and dragging them off by force... That's terrifying...
Everyone, calm down.
I understand the situation well enough.
So... the rumored escapee who broke out of the Panoticon and humiliated the Head Maid...
has somehow returned as the Head Maid's minion?
Yes, that seems to be the case...
Where on earth did that runaway Master even come from?
Why is the Head Maid working with him again...?
The tale of that escapee who broke out once, came back on his own feet, and struck a deal with the Head Maid is famous.
I don't know how someone like that ended up joining hands with the Head Maid...
but one thing is certain: the Head Maid is stealing our comrades' enjoyable vacation.
This is a serious matter that we absolutely cannot stand by and watch.
Armband is right! We cannot afford to lose any more comrades!
St-Still, committing such a cowardly act... I suppose that's just like the Head Maid...
Honestly, I think you're much better suited to be the H-Head Maid, Armband.
Indeed, Armband looks after us Maids in every possible way.
That person using the escapee to do filthy deeds doesn't even deserve to be called Head Maid!
Is that not so, comrades!?
Make Armband our Head Maid!
That's right! Make Armband our Head Maid!
Make Armband our Head Maid!
Huh, eh...?
M-Make Armband our Head Maid!!
I understand your feelings well. However...
There is something far more important right now.
Condemning the wicked Head Maid and rescuing our comrades.
This is a revolution. Everyone, let us prepare for revolution!
Eh.
...Is something wrong?
A-Ah, well... I was told I could play around every day without working if I came here...
Preparing for... a revolution...? Isn't that annoying work instead of playing around...?
She must undoubtedly be a spy sent by the Head Maid.
Dispose of her.
Eeeek!!? I-I'm not a spy— Mmph mmph mmph!!!!
...Phew. Everyone, pardon the brief commotion.
Still, I'm glad we rooted out a traitor before the revolution, fufu.
Now then, let the revolution begin.
11. An Ordinary Day
138 linesThe day after handing Mane and the runaway Maids over to the Head Maid...
......
...*yawn*
......Huh?
Why is it so cool in here? Did they fix the power already?
I mean, the room suddenly got super comfortable.
The power still seems to be out, though. What's going on?
I made it cool.
...What?
A Homunculus can freely control her body temperature. I felt like I could cool down the air outside my body too.
So I tried it... I succeeded in absorbing and storing heat.
...Huh, a Homunculus can do that? Then if I stay with you, I'll never need an air conditioner in my life.
Isn't that totally broken?
...Mmm.
It's not that Homunculus is broken, I'm just amazing. Homunculus isn't a race, it's a unique entity.
Uh... R-Right. Aren't you special...
I thought hard about things the Fixer would like.
Today I'm the Fixer's air conditioner. Feel free to use me all you want.
I will work hard to make up for yesterday's mistakes. And pay back the jerky the Fixer gave me.
Hmm... That definitely sounds like a pretty good deal.
Alright, then I appoint you as my personal air conditioner for the day.
Mm. I'll do my best.
By the way, there aren't any side effects to doing that, right?
Like running out of energy quickly, or your body turning ice cold.
Mmm. I'm fine. I got more jerky from the Head Maid yesterday.
My body is...
...Mmm. I'm not sure. It feels the same.
Want to touch and see if you're curious?
Ngh.
Oh, it's not super cold or anything.
It's just pleasantly cool. Feels nice.
......Mmm. Fixer.
Huh? What?
...Why are you touching a place like that?
Hey, you're the one who told me to touch.
But why only there—
Hey! I'm doing this out of concern for you!
You said you just gave it a try and it worked, but gh...! If by any chance...!
If even one thing went wrong with your body, I would...!!
Yeah, yeah, something like that.
Simply put, it's like a conversation between bodies.
(...When she reacts like that, my conscience actually hurts a bit...)
A-Alright. Looks like there's nothing wrong.
Then shall we head out to catch some Maids again today...!
Mm, I'll work hard.
Good, good, good! Maids
Timid Maid Maid Guard
Ah, !
Ngh! Y-You...!
Heeek...!
Hey, working hard, I see.
We've met before too, right? Good work to you guys as well.
Ngh! W-Well, I suddenly remembered something I need to do, so I'm off!
W-W-Water! I f-forgot to fetch water...!!
...? What's this? Leaving so soon? You're hurting my feelings.
... , you sure are strangely obsessed with getting your meals ever since we got here...
That's cold. Just saying hi makes me a scary person?
Ah, anyway. You really look best when you're working.
...A-All of a sudden?
How long has it been, and you're already giving out work orders.
It's rare to find someone who handles both field work and office tasks so sharply.
Mm. Working really suits you.
I don't want to hear that from you two of all people!?
Who was it that pushed me into this workload hell in the first place...?!!
There, there, I know you're working hard. That's why we're recruiting talent day and night for you.
Mm. We caught a lot of Maids for you.
Why, is there some problem?
Well... the obvious things have been cleaned up to an extent, but...
...the problem lies where you can't see.
First off, we're short on electrical power!
Ahem...
Ahem, hem.
......Mmm.
Of course, it's because of everything you broke while running around! ...Actually, no.
It's more that... electricity is being drained like crazy over at the Banquet Hall...
The Banquet Hall? What's going on over there?
Ah, you mean that place where a huge group of Maids gathered? I've seen it before.
Yes, most of the runaway Maids are gathered there staging a sit-in.
Since there are so many of them, they're freely helping themselves not just to electricity, but to food and all sorts of supplies...
Food?
Wait a second. Why are you just watching them do that?
We should go knock some sense into them and confiscate everything.
Who would do that?
Well, obviously...
......Hmm, is there no one to do it?
...Right, even though and Claire are working hard...
We're still severely short-handed for the restoration work.
And waging a war of attrition with the faction in the Banquet Hall on top of that...? That's completely impossible.
Besides, we don't even have a justification to stop them from taking things...
To sum it up, we lack power, food, supplies, manpower, and justification.
What, so we don't have anything at all?
Ugh...! Th-This is no time to act like it's someone else's problem!!
, are you just going to stand by and watch this happen too?!
Hey, calm down. I've got something in mind.
Though I need to check the Head Maid's intentions first.
The Head Maid? Why her all of a sudden?
The sponsor's opinion is always the most important.
Let's go. We can talk details over food.
Mm.
......Somehow this feels similar to when we first got here.
...C-Can we please not bring that up...?
The difference this time is that it's not a natural disaster... but a man-made raid.
(Actually, it wasn't a natural disaster back then either...)
We're in trouble. There's no food.
Y-You scared me! D-Did you stop by the cafeteria already?
Mm. I opened every door I could find, but there was nothing.
Well, with all this chaos, they must have raided everything useful.
As for the culprits... well, obviously it was pulled off by those escapees.
Seeing how no one's cleaning up the mess, did the Head Maid get captured too?
She might have evacuated in advance... but the chances are low...
That aside, what could their intention be...? Taking action at a time like this means...
............
...Huh? ? Is there something you'd like to say—
Do you people have no heart at all?
......!!!
(I've never seen make that kind of expression before...)
(He seems really worried about the Head Maid...)
...Um, . I-I'm sorry, that might have been a bit thoughtless of me to say...
B-But please don't worry too much. I'm sure the Head Maid will be just fine...!
Yeah, man. I mean, sure, she's famous for having... weird tastes, but...
She's actually a pretty capable figure in Humanitas. She won't get taken down that easily, you know?
Hey, Homunculus miss. Why don't you chime in too—
Huh?? That's not what I'm talking about right now...!!
I can tolerate a lot of things, but this is WAY crossing the line!!
When someone comes back after working their butt off... you gotta feed them, at least...!!
...Sigh. Let's go get some food.
Bring the Head Maid along if she's there.
Got it. Leave it to me, Fixer.
12. What the Maid Took
121 linesDrag her over here.
Ah! Ngh...!
Oh my, is that hurting? Surely not?
At the very least, you shouldn't be showing such weakness.
Not while bearing the title of Head Maid.
...You.
Ahaha, what a pathetic sight.
Do you have any idea how long I've waited for this day?
I've always wanted to knock you off your high horse, and to think such an opportunity would come along...
This is going too far...!
......Excuse me?
If you have a problem, take it up with me! Why drag the others into this?!
It's not like they did anything wrong!
...Honestly, are you trying to play saint all of a sudden?
You, who spent all your time spanking their butts back in Panoticon, are saying that?
T-That's not it...! I was the one who told everyone to come to Alcatraz!
Leave the others alone! I'll take full responsibility!
......Ha, you really are annoying.
Do you even realize what you're saying? You're the Head Maid of Panoticon.
How can the leader of an organization throw around words like "taking responsibility" so carelessly?
H-Huh? B-But since I asked them to come...
Then let me ask you, how were you planning to take responsibility? Were you going to throw your precious money at the problem again?
Why don't you ever think about putting that money to good use instead of endlessly wasting it, hmm?
Um... W-Well... I-I'm sorry...?
......Ha, that is NOT what I want to hear!
And "leave the others alone"? How can you say that?
You turned a blind eye while that escaped convict captured the maids, didn't you?
Ugh... W-Well, yes, but...
B-But I was planning to set free anyone who really hated it...
Except no one actually asked to be set free, so I, um...
Enough.
Sigh... I've had enough. I didn't plan on going this far, but...
Fine. If you want to take responsibility so badly, I'll grant your wish.
Everyone, attention please!
Here stands the person who used the escaped convict and his gang to enslave our comrades!
None other than the Head Maid we once trusted and followed!
In the past, the Head Maid tried to strip away our vacations and subject us to harsh forced labor.
However, we did not succumb. We united as one to break free from her violence and oppression...
And yet, the Head Maid refused to give up, secretly extending her evil clutches once again...!
She made the escaped convict kidnap, brainwash, and train our comrades, turning them into workaholics who cannot survive without labor...!!
W-What are you talking about?! When did I ever— Mmph, mmph!!
And so we grew enraged, sparked a revolution, and ultimately succeeded...
...Or rather, not entirely. For our brainwashed comrades have yet to regain their senses.
It is merely a small consolation... that there will be no more victims.
Because as of today, I shall judge this evil woman and succeed her as the Head Maid!
We will overturn this rotten world with our own hands and claim true freedom where no one gets hurt!!
Waaah! Bring the Head Maid to justice!!
Spank her butt hard!!
Make Armband Maid the Head Maid!!
I wasn't particularly interested in the Head Maid's position, but...
Well, I suppose it doesn't matter. As long as I get my hands on your authority.
...Huh? My authority?
Yes. I won't mince words.
Among all the businesses you run, like this place here at Alcatraz...
Hand over the management rights of Panoticon to me, and I won't treat you too harshly.
...Management rights of Panoticon? W-Why that...?
Because you aren't qualified. Are you seriously asking because you don't know?
I can put it to far better use than you ever could. So let's not waste each other's time and—
—!?
Oh, that opened up real smooth.
Yep. I got the hang of it after doing it once before. ???
...You sure pick up the weirdest skills.
You guys...!
Yep, that's me.
Yep. Me too.
M-Master!
Oh, hey. You were here?
Which means... you're the culprit who trashed the resort and stole the food?
Heh, hehe... I didn't expect you to make a move yourself.
I thought you were just standing by... Why are you getting involved so directly all of a sudden?
You talk like you know me real well.
On the first day, you just quietly watched our ridiculous farce without saying much.
I thought you would flip the script somewhere along the way, but you didn't.
And even after that, you only made passive moves like pulling a few maids to your side... Anyone would think that.
Well, as for that...
I didn't say anything because she claimed she'd take responsibility.
Like you said, I had no intention of jumping into some domestic squabble.
Then... what made you change your mind?
Because you stole food from a guy who just finished working hard.
Mhm.
Huh?
In short, you crossed the line.
So I'm gonna take this chance to teach you what having a heart really means.
What... Wh-What is that supposed to...
...I see. You have no intention of talking.
Fine. Your intervention is certainly an unexpected variable, but...
Even so, if there are only two of you, we can manage.
Everyone, let's teach those who tormented our comrades a lesson—
Go, Claire! Headbutt!!
......
Th-This makes no sense...!
You held back properly, right?
Yep. Got the hang of it while catching maids.
Hmm, so those days of effort didn't go to waste.
So, what's it gonna be? Wanna surrender now?
...Kugh! Don't look down on us...!
We're just one step away... Do you really think I'll let myself be caught without a fight?!
W-What the— Mmph, mmph!!
Defeating you wasn't my win condition anyway!
Everyone, deploy it...!!
...?! Whoa!! Wh-What the hell is this now?!
Heheh, did you really think I wouldn't come prepared...?!
I've already figured out your partner's weakness!
Wait, what does shooting meat all over the place have to do with—
...Ah, don't tell me.
An abnormally strong obsession with meat... That's why I prepared the finest quality available!
It's not much, but eat to your heart's content! Now if you'll excuse us!!
Hey, hey! Stop right there, you guys!
Seriously, playing with food will bring karma down on you!!
Hey, they're getting away! Stop eating and let's go!!
...Mmm. Sorry, Fixer. My body won't listen.
Tragic... *munch munch*... But the meat is tasty...
Gah, seriously!!
.....Is it good?
Yep. *munch munch*
Hmm... Really?
Well, whatever... we work to eat anyway, right? Besides, I was tired from working all morning.
I was hungry anyway, so this works out. So we're just eating a little bit before we go, alright?
Roger. *munch munch*
13. Dialogue and Proof
151 linesHaah, haah...! Looks like no one...
...is chasing us, whew...
Mmph!! Mmph mmph!!
...What do we do now, Armband? Th-The plan has gone completely haywire...
Hmm, taking out so many of our maid comrades in a single blow...
No one could have anticipated they possessed such asymmetric power.
......Kugh!
...It's fine. It isn't over yet.
Oho!
A-As expected of Armband...!
If the enemy possesses overwhelming power... there's no need to clash with them head-on.
We simply need to avoid encounters and evade them as much as possible.
There's no rush, since we've already secured our primary target, the Head Maid.
For now, we'll watch the situation from a safe location and—
—!!
Whew, these are the ones, right? The ones the Fixer told us to hold onto.
Yes... Pr-Probably? He said they were the ones who made trouble on the first day...
Hmm... Well, close enough.
You guys are... the ones who were beside that escaped convict before...?!
Yeah, yeah. By the way, don't even think about running.
Our client requested that we catch you without knocking you out, see.
Head Maid, I-I'll untie you right now...!
Mmph! Phew! N-No, it's fine...!
This rope, ngh... c-can't be untied normally... Ah!
...Why do I feel like I've seen this somewhere before...?
The client... Don't tell me, that escaped convict...
...Haha, so he was relaxed enough to split his forces...
......
Hmm, speaking of which, what's taking that Fixer so long?
When he contacted us just now, he said he was almost here.
He mentioned something about cleanup taking a bit of time...
Cleanup? Why bother with something so annoying?
Well, the later he gets here, the more fun we get to have!
...If it was going to end so pointlessly, what was it all for...
A-Armband...
!? You're awake—
You can't... give up...
......!!
Kheh... Indeed...
Our revolution... as long as Sir Armband is here... is not...
I-I...
...Ah! , Claire! Over here!
What took you guys so long?
Well, we had to figure out*burp* what to do with the maids back there.
...Mmm. Cleanup was tough*burp*.
...Maybe you should get rid of the meat smell before saying that...
You stingy bastards!! You ate without us?!
Hey, calm down. There's still plenty left in the Banquet Hall*burp*.
Besides, we still have unfinished business here.
So, Armband Maid... was it? Do you understand your crimes now?
Stealing the daily bread of a worker returning from hard labor—
Fufu, that's right. I can't give up like this.
......Huh?
Let's finish this, Mr. Escaped Convict. I was actually waiting for you.
Let's have a rational conversation, shall we?
...Ho, a rational conversation, huh.
First, I don't know what your goal is, but...
it doesn't necessarily require that woman, the Head Maid.
Oh... And?
As you could see back in the Banquet Hall, I currently have the support of quite a few maids.
If what you want is the restoration of the resort... I can be of much greater help.
Even if that isn't it, and you have some other motive... I can declare this with certainty.
I am far better suited to be your partner in achieving that goal than the Head Maid is.
Hmph, quite the confidence...
I'm curious, what's your goal?
You seem to be fighting with her over something... Do you want to become the next Head Maid or something?
The next Head Maid... You could look at it that way.
My goal is the management rights of Panoticon.
...Management rights? Well, that came out of nowhere.
You might not know, but the Head Maid oversees dozens of businesses.
Most notably, from Alcatraz here to Panoticon, which you're well aware of.
Dozens of businesses on that scale... Managing all of them alone is practically impossible.
Meaning she needs someone who can run them properly.
And that someone is you?
Yes. I'm certain I can do a better job than that woman, at least.
Working as a maid at Panoticon for quite a while, what I felt was...
Speaking coldly, the Head Maid does not belong in an executive position.
Gasp...!!
It only looks like she's wasting all that money playing maid.
If that's the case, I intend to put that capital and manpower to proper use and run Panoticon myself.
Hmm... That's what she says.
How does it feel to get chewed out so thoroughly by your own employee?
Ugh... W-Well...
Well, I heard you out. You definitely make a point.
Even to me, she doesn't seem to care about much besides maids and butts.
Th-Then...!
However.
I don't know much about business, nor do I know what happened between you two before, but...
I believe there needs to be trust between people, you know?
......Meaning.
I still trust our Head Maid.
M-Master...!
Life throws all kinds of things at you. Business is probably similar.
Swapping out your partner every single time... just feels kind of uncool.
Besides, she listens to me real well after I spank her a few times.
M-MASTER!!??
But I can't be sure about you. To put it bluntly, I don't really trust you.
......Ha, so that's your reason.
You'll trust her one more time just because of your history together?
Yeah. Don't like it? Then let's bring up something else.
Regarding the decisions you and the Head Maid made since coming to this island.
The side that incited the employees to satisfy her own self-interest, and the side trying to restore the island to reopen for business.
Who do you think is better suited to run things?
T-That's... I-It was necessary!
It was the, the most peaceful way to take over management rights from the Head Maid...!
And, um... it was ultimately good for the maids too—
Sure. Well, like I said earlier, I don't know much about business.
That's just one of the reasons I can't trust you.
At least she trusted her own people and tried to be honest with them.
...Well, I guess she does have a surprisingly unexpected side, though.
Okay, here's what we'll do.
Take all the maids who follow you and join the restoration work. How you convince them is up to you.
So make sure the island's restoration is complete before we reopen for business.
Then...
I'll recommend you to the Head Maid as the manager of Panoticon.
Actually, just put her in charge. That works, right?
Huh? Ah... Um, well...
If she pulls this off, she proves her capability. Then there's no need to worry about handing Panoticon over to her.
Didn't you say before that you were only running it as a hobby anyway?
T-That's true, but... I mean...
Alright, alright. I'll spank your butt later too. Happy now?
W-What do you mean "happy now"?! That's not what I meant...!!
...Sigh, alright. If that's what you wish, Master...
Okay. Negotiations are done on this side.
So, are you in or out?
...Why? Why offer this, all of a sudden...?
Well, I just thought you might feel a bit cheated.
So I'm giving you a shot.
What, don't want it? Suit yourself then.
......It's not like I have much of a choice, do I?
...Fine, I'll do it. Just promise you'll keep your word.
Of course. I have no reason to lie about something like this.
Up we go... So, are you guys done talking?
I'm getting pretty hungry now, so shall we grab a drink?
I-I agree...! U-Um, things felt so serious earlier that I could barely breathe...
Since it seems like you've wrapped things up... maybe we can go over the details over a meal...
Yeah, we had to drop by anyway.
Ah, and make sure those guys are brought along too.
Um... M-Master... I'm sorry, but what should I do...?
Huh? Ah... did you say that rope won't come off easily?
...Sigh, can't be helped then. Come here.
I-I have no excuse... Eek?!
M-Master?! W-Why are you touching— Ahn...!
Shut it! If you'd done your job right in the first place, we wouldn't be here!
Is it right for a maid to make her master struggle like this, huh?!
Ah, ahhn! T-That... I'm s-sorry, but...!
On the first day of vacation, ah...! I-I didn't think a tidal wave would hit... ahhn!
......Ahem, I'm letting you off this once.
T-Thank youuu...
14. Head Maid's Situation
38 linesAnd so, the unprecedented apocalypse that struck Alcatraz, 'Maid Exodus,' came to an end...
The day after handing over the Armband Maid and the runaway maids to the Head Maid...
Sob, sob... Finally...
...Hehe.
Sob, sob...
Oh, it got super clean.
Phew~ That was seriously exhausting...
Still, we managed somehow...
......Mmm.
...Alright, good work. Go back inside.
Oh... I just got word.
They say external building repairs are completely finished, ending with Annex J.
Which means...
......Fufu.
Yes. As of this moment, the Alcatraz restoration work is officially complete.
Everyone, thank you for your hard work.
Phew... I-It's finally over...
Ha, haha... I can't believe it... How did we do so much work...?
I guess there really is light at the end of the tunnel... Though I never want to do this again...
In the end, our vacation will be over tomorrow anyway. At least getting a hefty bonus makes up for it...
Tomorrow... vacation is... over...?
Still, turning a two-week vacation into two days is pretty ridiculous... Starting the day after tomorrow, we're back at Panoticon—
This is no time to just stand around!!!!
Whoa!!
Y-You scared me... What do you mean 'no time'...?
She's right! We literally have no time left!
Vacation ends tomorrow... We need to go party right this second!!
B-But I just want to rest...
What are you saying?! Summer means the beach! We obviously have to go swim!!
Uh... I-I'll just stay in an air-conditioned room and play games...
You two go swim on your —eekk??!!
Yeah, yeah! Enough boring talk, let's go already!!
H-Help meee!!!
E-Everyone! Let's hurry and go enjoy our vacation too!
We're moving out too! Finally, time to look for some treasure!
Fufu... Everyone is so full of energy.
Now then, to wrap things up...
...Speaking of which, where did Master go?
15. Claire's Situation
125 lines......No matter how much I think about it, it makes no sense.
What does?
Well, this thought just popped into my head.
...Why on earth am I doing this stuff in the first place...?
What grand reward am I even chasing to volunteer for work nobody asked me to do?
W-What...?!
Hey, who taught you to say such nasty things?!
......? You say it all the time, Fixer.
...Mm. Did I?
Well, whatever.
That pretty much finishes up the beach repairs.
Yeah. Good job. Here, jerky.
Whew, I miss chasing down maids... That was such a breeze.
Let's see what's next... Final inspection of restored facilities...
Oho... Doesn't look like heavy lifting. Seems like a simple light walk.
...Yeah. Total breeze task.
Hey, brat! Who told you to use words like that?! People will think we're slacking off!
......? Is that not how you use it?
Phew, who keeps teaching you these weird things?
...? Fixer, you—
Never mind, let me just get to work!
Let's hurry up and finish this inspection thing! I don't want to be eating jerky on the last night of vacation!
...Huh?
What is it? Is there something over there?
Hmm, the sea... Want to stop by for a bit?
We still have a little time before dinner anyway.
Yeah.
Oh, speaking of which.
You really followed me around quite faithfully right up to the last day, huh?
At first, you were all about saving energy and whatnot.
...Mm. I was.
But the Head Maid gave me lots of jerky, so I have plenty of energy.
Plus, I can drain yours.
Ah, so you had a plan all along...
There was something more important to you than that...?
Yeah. Following you, Fixer.
When I'm with you, I learn a lot of things I didn't know.
If I keep doing that, maybe I can find what I want to do.
What you want to do?
Yeah. My lady told me to go do what I want to do.
But I didn't really know what that was.
So at first, I just followed you around.
So following me around was what you wanted to do?
Hmm... Well, that's good then.
Fixer, what do you want to do?
Me? Beats me... I've never really thought about it deeply.
Mm. Same as me then. Glad to hear.
Hey, what do you mean glad?
Everyone else seems to do what they want.
Mane, Hinata, the Head Maid, and even the maid throwing meat.
They're all hard at work looking for their treasure.
But I didn't feel like I had anything like that.
Well, that happens.
...Mm. Is that so?
Maybe you can't see it because you're already doing what you want to do.
Things close to you are usually the hardest to spot.
......Me?
I mean, you said yourself a few days ago that you found what you wanted to do.
And looking at the past few days, you've been doing it every day. Which has been killing me, by the way.
......Mm. Is something like that really enough?
Doesn't it need to be more special... or something different?
Who knows. No need to overcomplicate things.
Just do whatever your heart desires.
Like coming to see the ocean right now—there was no grand reason for it.
......Yeah.
That's all there is to it. That's my point.
—Ah, Master! Claire! ???
Huh?
There you are! I was looking for you!
Hi.
Oh, what's up? Please don't tell me there's extra work.
I-It's nothing like that!
It's just... Since it's the last day of vacation, someone suggested we throw a party.
Everyone's already gathered, so we're just waiting on you and Claire.
Ah, if that's the case, sure. By the way...
You actually managed to finish everything on time after all.
How does it feel to be the Panoticon CEO? Haven't had the inauguration ceremony yet?
...Sigh, you really are...
Ah, well... We had been talking about various things before that...
Regardless of the outcome, I was already planning to delegate part of Panoticon's management to her.
Oh?
Truth is, I was already leaning toward it from the beginning.
It's true that I was running Panoticon semi-as a hobby, and there aren't many kids with as much passion as her...
Anyway, I feel like she'll do a much better job than me, so I'm trusting her with it.
Phew, if it was going to turn out like this, why did we go through all that trouble...
Either way, thanks to me, you got what you wanted, right?
......Fine. Yeah yeah, thanks.
Thank you once again, Master.
Thanks to you, we were able to restore Alcatraz in time. Thank you.
Honestly, saying it's thanks to you feels a bit iffy, but...
Y-You! How dare you talk to Master like that!
Oho... And why do you think that?
Because I moved this time due to the extraordinary situation of the tidal wave hitting Alcatraz.
It wasn't something I meticulously planned. I was actually intending to enjoy a relaxing vacation.
So strictly speaking, I got what I wanted thanks to the tidal wave.
Ha! The reason that tidal wave happened in the first place was—
Master?
What? Why did you stop mid-sentence?
Well, hearing that makes me realize you girls suffered a lot too.
I feel a bit bad thinking I wasn't much help, hahaha.
D-Don't say that, Master! Everyone knows how hard you worked!
Besides... I-I had a truly wonderful vacation thanks to you, Master...
......Something feels suspicious.
Heeeyyy!!!
Everyoneee~~ It's party time~~~ A partyyy~~~!!!
The absolute final~~~ essential event~~~ of summer vacation!
They're throwing a party, you coming?
Alright, let's head over quick.
Though don't tell me the party menu is emergency rations too?
Jerky is fine too.
I'm not fine with it.
......Mm. Roger.
And so, the final night on Alcatraz came to a close.
16. The Maids and the End of Summer
63 linesAnd then, dawn broke on the final day on Alcatraz.
Phew... Huh?
(Nobody's here... Did I come out too early...?)
(...Well, if I wait a little, they'll probably come out soon.)
(By the way... I've really grown attached to this place.)
(Seriously... I never dreamed things would turn out like this.)
(...Still, looking back, I think I had a pretty fun vacation. Hehe.)
(Once we go back, it'll be paperwork hell again, but...)
(...Huh? Come to think of it, I feel like I just worked during this vacation too—)
Agh! M-My head...!
What the... ??? Whew, you were already out here...?
N-No? Whew... N-Nothing happened...?
B-But your faces are all red, and you're limping...
...Ah, don't tell me!
You kept drinking even after I went to bed yesterday, didn't you?!
Honestly, I told you that heavy drinking was a bad idea!
Ha, haha! Y-Yeah! Drank way too much, hahaha!
Y-Yeah~ Honestly, we went w-way too hard yesterday! He, hehe! So hilarious~
...Agh, nggh...
O-Oops~ Looks like she still has alcohol in her system! I-I'll take her ahead!
Oh! Th-Then me too!
W-Wait a minute! All three of you look like you're in terrible shape...
Please wait here for a moment! I'll go get someone!
Ah! W-Wait a second!!
H-Huh?! The Head Maid... and the Armband Maid?
Ah. H-Hinata...
...Hello.
I-It's nothing! Really, ahahaha!
...Huh? Th-This is "nothing"...?
So you do this every time with that escaped convict until your hips break—
Whoa-whoa-whoa!! L-L-L-Look, a flying Flurry!!
...Huh?
Ahaha... I-I must have seen things.
S-So, where are you off to, Hinata? It's almost time to gather...
Ah, Mane and the maids were having a hard time with a hangover.
If you don't mind, Head Maid, could you check on them?
I'll go get and Claire! I wonder if they're still sleeping...
Ah! W-Wait a second, Hinata!!
, it's me! Please wake up!!
——Whoa? Y-Yeah! I'm awake!
Ah! W-Wait a minute!!
H-Hey there.
Ngh, g-good... haah, ah... morning...
Hee, phew... ugh... haah...
Morning, Hinata.
W-Well, you see...
I said, what did you do? Leaving only me out.
Umm......
Physical communication?
A fulfilling summer vacation?
H-How on earth is this a fulfilling vacation?!
It was summer.
......Sigh, go bring her along.
Okay.