Maid Cafe

Hey, Commander.

Master! I'm glad you're here.

Welcome to my cooking class.

That's right! I agreed to show Emma the ropes.

Hopefully she can show me a few things.

I've never thought of it, but I was wanting to branch out with my recipes recently.

Cocoa was gracious enough to offer to teach me.

We invited you because we thought you'd make the perfect taste tester.

Is there anything you want to eat in particular, Master?

We'll try and make it for you.

No way, that is too easy!

This is a cooking class, after all.

Exactly, for a skilled maid, that's a piece of c... a piece of what?

A piece of cake.

!!

Fried rice is one of my favorites!

That's a great suggestion.

I've never made fried rice before.

In fact, I use it in one of my specialty dishes, Cocoa's Fried Rice of Love.

Really? Can you teach me how to make it?

Sure I can! First things first, you need to wash your hands.

Good cooking always starts with good hygiene.

A lot of oil goes into making this fried rice, which is why it tastes so good.

Then mix some eggs in it...

I was thinking...

How about putting in some butter?

It's bound to taste better with a few more ingredients added.

Butter-fried rice?

I can't say I've ever put butter into fried rice before.

Well, butter is delicious, so I'm sure it'll go great with it.

Hmm...

Okay, let's give it a whirl!

Life is all about trying new things.

Words to live by!

I first heard it from Ade.

Well, since we're adding butter, then how about some tomato?

I read somewhere that egg and tomato complement each other perfectly.

Sure! Tomatoes aren't too far off from ketchup, so I'm sure it'll be good.

And then we can add...

Then you simply squirt the ketchup like this...

and wah-lah!

Wow!

It looks wonderful.

*Sniff sniff* It definitely smells good, I'll say that much.

And now, for the official taste testing.

How is it? Is it good?

Considering how many delicious ingredients are in it, I can't see how it wouldn't taste good.

Exactly! I even added my own specially-made ketchup.

I can't imagine how it'd possibly taste bad.

Whoa, you must really enjoy it, Master.

Save some for us!

Do you mean it? This was my first time making it, but I guess it was a success!

You run one hell of a cooking class.

You bet I do! I'm a top-tier maid.

I'll definitely be back to learn more new dishes.

Oh, hey Trainer!

Welcome, Master.

Well...

Coffee doesn't really agree with me,

so I don't frequent cafes all that often.

Cocoa told me that the Maid Cafe was different though, and that I should stop by sometime.

That's right, this place is unlike any other Cafe.

We've got plenty of things that you can eat.

Cocoa.

No, the drink!

A nice cup of hot, slurptastic cocoa.

It doesn't?

Hmm...

I've got it!

What if I make it cold?

No?

Why not?

Wait a sec, doesn't hot cocoa have chocolate in it?

Oh yeah, bunches!

... I figured as much.

Why not? Hot cocoa doesn't have any coffee in it.

No kidding...

I had no idea.

But I promised Biscuit that we'd have something here she could eat.

What if I can't come up with anything?

Let me think...

Let me think...

!!!

I know now.

I'll have Ade make you some omurice.

Omurice?

Yup! We can even use the ketchup to draw some cute doggies on top.

I'm sure I can pull that off with no problem.

Erm, about ketchup...

Extra ketchup, got it!

No, that's not it...

You wait right here. I'll have it ready in a jiffy.

Oh boy... what should I do?

I can't have ketchup.

Wow, it looks delicious!

As it should! Nobody makes better omurice than Ade.

I told her it was a special order for Biscuit, and she removed the salty.

Oh yeah, that. I think that's what she said.

Thank you for being so considerate.

Now's the part where I come in.

I'll draw a cute little dog for you.

Huh?

!!!!

Really?

... Yes. I'm sorry.

But if ketchup isn't allowed either...

then I can't do anything...

...

!!!

Yeah, Trainer will eat those parts on my behalf!

I can eat the portions that don't have any ketchup.

That way, there will still be something that I can eat here.

Is that okay?

You won't be disappointed?

It may not be perfect... but it's okay. Trainer will be eating the parts I can't, so nothing will go to waste.

Well...

Okay. In that case, I'll use the same amount of ketchup I usually give Master.

Go ahead!

There you go!

*Gasp*

Erm, the dog...

??

That's not blood, silly. It's ketchup.

??

That's not vomit, silly. It's ketchup.

Now, here you go!

Trainer...

... Are you okay?

Oh, um... sure!

!!!

What do you think? Pretty delicious, right?

It's fantastic!

You can tell you used fresh ingredients, and it's not too salty, so it's perfect for me.

There you have it!

That right there, is the special taste of omurice made by professional maids.

Isn't that right, Master?

Welcome!

Aagh! So hot! I'm burning up!

Coach?

What brings you to the Maid Cafe?

Oh, I see...

It's sweltering out there, so I just chose a random place to beat the heat.

Turns out that it's hot in here as well...

Is the air conditioning working?

It's not that warm today, so we didn't turn it on.

Gah! No wonder it's like a sauna in here.

Any chance you can turn it on? And set it to below zero, please and thank you.

Fine, then just set it to as low as it can go.

I still think that'll make the other customers a bit too cold...

All right, all right.

Guess I'll have to go somewhere else.

Before you go, can I offer you a cup of ice water?

You bet you can! That's very kind of you.

I'm so hot that I can barely move.

Coming right up!

Here's your water.

Whoops!

I'm fine..

Folkwang, what about you?

Ah...

I'm sorry!

That... felt great!

It felt like heaven when that iced water splashed all over me.

Thanks to you, I don't feel like I'm dying of heatstroke anymore.

I should apologize anyway...

Forget about it! I was already drenched in sweat anyway.

I'd say so.

I better stay here until I dry off.

Got anything else that's cool and refreshing?

Like say... ice cream? Or shaved ice?

Are you hungry? How about I get you some chilled desserts?

That sounds perfect.

I'll get one for Master, too! Wait right here.

One refreshing parfait slush, coming right up!

The bottom is ice-cold slushie, and on top, we've got a big ol' scoop of ice cream.

Have a taste before it melts.

It looks fantastic, thanks!

Holy moly! It's like I'm eating ice cream in the middle of the Antarctic.

*Chew*

*Chew chew*

Say Coach... are you gonna finish yours?

Don't worry, I'll get you more. Just a moment.

I can't believe how happy this made me! It's been ages since I had chilled dessert like that. I feel so good I could cry.

One more parfait slush, coming ri...

Oh no! I'm so sorry! I'll clean it up right away!

My face is... so cold! It feels amazing.

Oof... so full... so cool... have I died and gone to heaven?

Having said that, I know in a little while, I'll be just as hot as I was before.

Would you like me to bring you an ice compress?

A what?

An ice compress, so you can keep your face cooler for longer.

Oh, neato! Thanks a bunch.

I'll go get some ice cubes and put them into an ice bag.

Man, this place is the best, isn't it?

Here's your ice bag!

Whoa!

... *Sigh*

I see you're rather prone to accidents.

It's okay if you're mad at me...

Are you kidding? I'm grateful! I haven't felt this cool in my entire life.

Um... you're welcome? I'll bring you more, then.

Ahh... that hits the spot.

Yep, that's the ticket...

Whoops, sorry!

We-welcome.

Commander?

I-I work here.

Yeah. This place has a lot of customers,

and I hear it's easy to talk to people and make friends.

So I asked Ade if I could work here for a day.

Not yet...

Actually, you're our first customer.

It's been dead today.

Cocoa and Ade went out on business, and Soda is cleaning.

Actually, I think it's great that we don't have any customers.

Because I wouldn't know what to do if we did have them.

Just the thought of it makes my mind go blank, and I break out in a cold sweat.

Maybe I should just give up...

C-Commander?

B-but how you plan on...

Oh jeez, a customer!

Okay...

W-welcome!

Vesti? Pit Boss?

Fancy meeting you two here.

With Blanc?

I guess you're right...

This place is usually packed to the gills, so I always steered clear of it.

Seems like today's an exception.

Where do I order?

O-over here!

Huh? Since when did you start working here?

Uh... I... Well...

...

Fair enough. Well, what do you recommend?

Ah...

Um...

A recommendation...

...

Um... can I help you with anything?

Oh, I'm just not sure whether I want a parfait or a drink.

The parfait here is delicious.

I personally think the strawberry ice cream is the best flavor.

Much better than the vanilla, I think.

Oh! And it goes wonderfully with some chocolate syrup drizzled on top.

Yeah? I'll have that, then.

Y-you will?

Why not? Since you give it such a glowing recommendation, I've gotta try it.

Okay! I'll have Soda start preparing your order.

...

Thanks, Commander!

Here's your parfait, enjoy.

Well, it certainly looks delicious. Time to dig in!

...!!

Do you like it?

I love it!

!!

You do?

Yes! In fact, this is the best parfait I've ever had.

You want a bite, Pit Boss?

Told you.

How did you come up with this flavor combination, Vesti?

Whenever I came here with Emma, I could never decide between strawberry or chocolate.

When I was deliberating, Emma told me, "Why not combine the two?".

I followed her suggestion,

and I found it delicious!

So I order this every time I come here.

They should have this on the menu. I'm gonna recommend this to Noir.

I'm glad you like it!

You got any other recommendations?

Noir and I can try it out the next time we come here.

After the parfait, I think the omurice is a close second.

The way they prepare it is very unique.

Is it the kind with the ketchup drizzled on top?

That's it!

I'm a sucker for that stuff.

It sounds like we have similar tastes.

Sure does. Have you ever tried fried rice, by any chance?

No, I haven't.

Oh man, you can't beat it. Next time...

Why does it feel like someone is watching me...

Pit Boss? What are you laughing at?

F-friends?

Well, if the shoe fits... let's be friends, starting today!

...!!

O-okay!

Next time, you can come to Coin Rush.

Noir and I will show you a good time.

Sounds great!

Well, this was fun,

but I've got to meet up with Noir.

See you around.

How strange...

I felt like I could say whatever came to my mind in front of Blanc.

I think that... we can be good friends.

Hmm...

Hmmmmmm...

... Master.

Do you really think it's appropriate to ask a lady that question?

It's okay. I'll let it go, just this once.

Yes, there is.

The Boss isn't coming.

A couple days ago, I saw a gangster movie on TV.

There was a big mafia don in the movie, and she was super cool.

Yesterday, I was at the park, and I saw someone who reminded me of the actress in the movie.

There wasn't much of a physical resemblance, but it was more in the way she carried herself.

There was a crowd of people around her, and she talked just like the don in the movie.

One thing she said that stuck out was, "We're all hyenas, hungry for a piece of the pie."

So I wrote a note and handed it to her.

Nah, they were just filming for a movie.

It wasn't real. Even I can tell the difference.

I said if she's hungry, then she should come to the Maid Cafe.

I asked the person beside her to pass it on.

But it doesn't look like she's coming.

Maybe she never saw my note.

...

Where's the person who gave me this note?

Mister? I didn't know you'd be here.

Gasp!

It's the boss!

Yeah, she's the one I saw in the park.

What the...

I thought they were pulling my leg, but some snot-nosed little kid really did give me this note?

Boss.

So you saw my note?

... Right. I came here because of your note.

Wowzer!

I-it's...

An hon... hon...

Yeah, that's it. That's it.

Well, now that I've figured out who sent this infernal thing, I'm outta here.

Wait!

Boss.

Are you not hungry anymore?

If you're still hungry, I can make you something to eat before you go.

Huh?

What are you...

Fine. Just make it quick.

Yes, ma'am! Right away!

What of it? Can't I be agreeable once in a while?

Am I starting to win you over?

Haha. Yeah?

Did you consider me a heartless person before this?

There's no need to be overtly cruel to a child. Even I know that.

Here you go, Boss! Cocoa's Special Omurice!

I drew some of the stuff I've seen on your body.

What do you think?

... A fine job.

Hehe!

I invited you here for some omurice

because you seemed really hungry before.

... I did?

I also wanna know how to be cool like you.

What should I do?

Let me think...

Just remember this one thing:

An eye for an eye.

Whoa! Okay! But... erm... what does that mean?

Just a second.

Mister.

Give this squirt a hug.

Hurry!

Damn...

they're getting away.

I thought I felt some eyes on us.

I need to go and take care of those punks.

That... was awesome!!

!!

This is just like...

the movie I saw on TV!

The mafia don protecting his subordinates from the bad guys...

Are we filming a movie right now?

Yeah... we're shooting a movie.

Wow! So cool!

I've always dreamt of being like you.

Someone who's super cool and protects others from the bad guys.

I've got a cool weapon like you too. Say hi to Cocorella.

...

Ohmygosh, ohmygosh!

I can't believe the boss touched me! This is the best day of my life!

If you want to be as cool as me, you've got your work cut out for you.

I can do it! When I become a big boss like you, I'll come find you.

And I'll bring Cocorella with me.

Sounds good. Well, I better go capture those bad guys.

Sure thing! Go get 'em, Boss!

I'll leave this place to you, Mister.

Later, Boss!

Isn't she the coolest?!

...

I think I should head back.

Hey, Master!

...!

Welcome, Marciana.

I was born ready.

What's going on here?

I'll definitely cheer you up, Marciana.

I received a message from Master, and I prepared a magical special course just for you.

You did?

You didn't have to do all that...

Of course I have to! I've got to treat you to the best service, and nothing less.

...

Of course I am, but...

...

I feel bad for making things difficult for everyone just because of my bad mood.

That's not it.

I feel I've been causing trouble for so many people just because of my bad mood.

I'm not sure if I can enjoy this...

... All right.

Here's the magical appetizer!

Here's your bling bling teddy bear salad.

...!?

So... can I start eating?

Just a second!

I haven't done the most important step yet.

Before you dig in, you've got to recite the magic incantation.

Okay...

Master and I will demonstrate.

I'll start.

May this dish be delicious.

By the power in my beating heart!

...

This time, you and I will do it together, Marciana.

Huh...?

Right now?

Yep! Now then...

Wai...

May this dish be delicious.

...

...

May... this dish be... delicious.

By the power in my beating heart.

...

Badump badump.

Amazing! Now you both can dig in.

I'll go prepare the next course.

...

...

All right.

...!

It's delicious.

This time, we've got an entrée brimming with magical power.

BadaBOOM hearty omurice.

Oh, I'm sure you can finish it with no problem.

Don't tell me we've got to do another weird spell beforehand.

We sure do!

...

Master and I will give another demonstration.

BadaBOOM!

May this omurice be scrumdiddlyumptious!

Make my heart spin round and round.

I knew you'd get into the swing of things, Master.

All right. Marciana, you're up.

...

I'm not sure I'm mentally prepared for th...

BadaBOOM!

...

Bada... BOOM.

May this omurice be scrumdiddlyumptious!

May... this omurice be... scrumdiddlyumptious.

Make my heart spin round and round.

... Badump.

One more!

... Badump.

Good, and now for the final flourish, just for you.

I'll draw a unique pattern with the ketchup.

...

Since I'm doing this just for you, I'll draw Master.

Phew, that should do the trick.

I'm a pro at this, so it's only natural that it looks good.

... Can we start eating now?

Yep! I'll be back in a jiffy.

...

I'm fine.

It's okay. I can do this.

I can do this.

Here I am!

...!

...

This time, only Master and I will have to recite the magic incantation.

Are you ready, Master?

With the power of magic...

and bestow Marciana with...

a heartfelt dish!

...

That's all there is to it!

What do you think?

Marciana, although I don't know what happened, you're always welcome to the Maid Cafe when you feel down.

... Thanks.

Thank you, both of you.

Hey, Teacher!

Oh, sorry! Sorry.

I was just so happy to see you that I forgot.

Here, it's this way.

This is what I was talking about on Bla.

For one day only, you can taste a limited edition parfait that is sold only once a month.

If you want to try it out, they sell tickets on the internet.

There aren't many to go around, so the competition is fierce. The purchase window opens at random times as well, so it's super tough to get your hands on one.

Only those with unyielding determination can overcome the odds and get to taste this limited-edition parfait.

Even with Naga's help, I only just managed to get a ticket.

Here it is. Isn't it adorable?

Squeeee! I'm so thrilled!

Wow, would you look at that?

The colors are so vibrant!

The toppings are sensational!

And they give you a generous portion.

I can't find anything to possibly fault it for.

Teacher, can you hold it for a sec?

Hmm... that's not quite right.

That's not it either.

None of these are really popping like I want them to.

Thanks for holding it. Well, I say it's high time we try this bad boy!

Hmm, maybe this is a bit much for you in terms of sweetness.

Next time, I'll treat you to something less sweet.

I'm glad you like it!

Next time, I'll treat you to something even more delicious.

This is...!

...!

Amazing...

Oh, hey Miss Marciana.

!

What are you doing here?

I... er...

What's up with her?

I...

Er... no, that's not why I'm here.

Ah, I know!

You must have come here for the parfait as well.

!!!

I...

I think there's been a misunderstanding.

I most certainly did not come here to try this limited-edition parfait that they only sell once a month.

Nor do I find the toppings irresistible,

or the mascots adorable.

That's absolutely, positively not why I'm here.

Hehe. Don't worry.

This parfait isn't as bad as you might think.

I bet you were concerned that it potentially contained harmful ingredients, and came to try it for yourself.

... Huh?

I'm right, aren't I? You worry too much.

...

That's right.

As a teacher, I should be mindful of what my students are consuming.

Like you said, though, there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with this parfait.

Since I've concluded my testing, I'll be off.

...

Yes?

But I...

...!

My mistake.

Thank you for reminding me.

This parfait has been all the rage amongst the student body as of late.

That's why Miss Marciana came here to see if everything was on the up and up.

She truly is amazing.

Now that this parfait has Miss Marciana's seal of approval,

I bet it's gonna be even harder to get one from now on.

I'm glad I got the chance to try it out before it's impossible to get.

So, this is the place they keep blabbering about.

The one with coffee supposedly sweeter than Sugar Coffee.

This is it, all right!

The place that has coffee creamier than Milk Coffee.

Welcome, Miss Sugar and Miss Milk.

Please take a seat wherever you desire.

Our cafe's sales are in the dumps, but we heard this place is raking it in.

Thought we'd swing by and see if we can learn a thing or two.

I checked the reviews, and apparently, it has a 5-star rating.

Seriously, does that even make sense?!

People's preferences for even a single cup of coffee can vary greatly; whether they want sugar or milk added.

Those reviews have to be fake.

Allow me to properly introduce myself, ladies.

I'm Ade, the maid who has the pleasure of serving you today.

Wow, fancy.

Wipe that smile off your face.

Now,

what's a person got to do to get a menu around here?

We don't have that either.

Shut it, you!

My sincere apologies for the delay in presenting the menus,

as I was taking a moment to introduce myself.

Well... at least you addressed the issue quickly enough.

Let's see...

What's good here? Is there anything you would recommend?

Our most popular dish is undoubtedly the omurice.

Our maids will personally drizzle ketchup atop the dish.

No kidding?

All right, I'll take the omurice and a cup of coffee.

I'll have the same.

Certainly.

Could you please wait just a moment?

If anything seems even slightly off about this place, I'm gonna leave a bad review.

Anyway,

it seems like you come here quite often, huh, Pal?

So, you're a fan as well?

I'm actually starting to really look forward to this.

Thank you for waiting.

Here are your omurice and coffee.

Hmm?

Hey, Ade!

Why are our coffees different color?

We took great care in tailoring each cup to suit your preferences.

For Miss Sugar, we've sweetened the coffee with a touch more sugar,

while yours is made creamier with the additional milk.

So, you cater to each customer's preferences? Seems like a hassle.

It's no trouble at all.

Even with the same menu, I strive to create a uniquely delightful experience for both of you.

...

...

Ha! You expect me to believe this is tasty?

Well, let me have a try!

...!

What the heck is this? This rich milk taste...

It's surprisingly delicious!

I'd say 14 spoonfuls of sugar were used in mine.

That's sufficiently sweet. Quite pleasant, in fact.

I'm delighted to hear that you both enjoyed it.

Hold your horses, we've not tried the omurice yet!

Who knows, it might taste horrendous!

Would you like to have your omurice straight away?

If so, please allow me to garnish it with some ketchup.

For Miss Sugar, I believe a motorcycle would be most fitting.

...

For Miss Milk, I'll draw a mighty fist.

...

Voila, it's all done!

Wow, you're really good at that!

It's so well-done that I'm almost tempted to give it a fist bump.

It's Black Typhoon, but... red.

Very cool!

Are we all set to dig in?

Then...

Just a moment, ladies.

Huh?

You have to recite the spell with me.

Come again?

Alakazam, make this sucker delicious!

Hehe, that's a fine spell as well,

but there is one specific spell that is exclusive to the Maid Cafe.

Now, repeat after me.

Ooey gooey goodness, make this omurice delicious!

What in the world...?

Ooey gooey goodness, make this omurice delicious!

How can you just follow like that?

Ugh...

Do I really have to do this?

It's not mandatory, but reciting the spell would undoubtedly elevate the flavors.

Ugh, fine!

... Ooey gooey goodness, make this omurice delicious!

Incredible!

You both recited the spell very nicely.

Now, please enjoy your meal.

Just you wait! If this tastes horrendous, I'm gonna give you the worst review ever!

*Munch*

*Munch*

...

...

Thank you for dining with us.

Hope to see you again soon.

Sure, everything we had today was decent, but don't celebrate just yet!

I'll be trying every dish on your menu, and if I find a flaw, you'll be in for a scathing review!

Next time I come, I'll swap out the engine on Black Typhoon, and you can reflect that change in the ketchup doodle.

Wowzer!

Wow...

Hey, guys!

How nice of you to come!

We heard you'd prepared a special menu just for us, so how could we not come?

Isn't that right, Noir?

Y-yeah! I love your outfit, Soda. It's so pretty.

Oh my gosh, thanks!

What an honor to be praised by real, genuine bunny girls.

Come now, there's no such thing as real or fake when it comes to bunny girls.

From where I'm standing, you look like a proper bunny girl through and through.

Hehe, thank you.

Here, let me show you to your seat. Wait right here, and I'll be back.

An entire menu inspired by us... I can hardly believe it.

I'm so pumped for this! What about you, Noir?

I'm really excited as well. And you, Pit Boss?

Thank you for waiting. First up, we have some Bunny Omurice for you.

Enjoy.

Thanks, Soda.

Wow! It's delicious!

Yeah! The ketchup is really sweet, I like it.

Really? I thought it was a bit spicy, actually.

What do you think of the taste, Pit Boss?

Really? Is my taste sensor broken?

Oh... m-maybe I made a mistake.

There's no way you both could be wrong...

Since today's menu is centered around Blanc and Noir,

I made two variations for each dish.

I can't believe you went to such lengths for us, Soda.

I'm so touched...

That's precisely what I was going for!

Here, let me show you one more thing.

This is a Bunny Parfait! I made this in two variations.

The right side is chocolate flavored, representing Noir, and the left is cream flavored for Blanc.

It looks absolutely gorgeous!

How interesting.

So, what did you think?

I really enjoyed it.

Hmm... there was one thing that bothered me.

Oh?

What's that?

Aren't you supposed to be a bunny girl right now?

Yes... why?

You crafted these incredible dishes for us, but left yourself out. I wish there was something prepared for you, Soda.

I agree.

You're always thinking of others and neglecting yourself.

This time, you deserve to share the spotlight with us.

Every individual bunny girl should shine as bright as the next.

I... I never thought about that before.

So what should I do?

A fine idea, Pit Boss. I'm sure we can come up with something between all of us.

I'm sure we can!

Phew... all done.

Thanks for the help, Pit Boss. We couldn't have done it without you.

A dish made just for me...

I've never felt this way before.

It's always bothered me seeing your hard work go unrecognized.

Right! We want you to be happy too.

Oh my gosh, you guys... you're gonna make me cry.

So long as you're happy, we're happy. Isn't that right, Noir?

That's right! What a wonderful feeling this is.

Well, Noir and I have to be on our way,

so we'll catch you two later.

Goodbye!

Bye! Thanks for stopping by.

Hehe... so this is for me...

Welcome back, Master.

The lady next to you is Miss Flora, right?

Yes, that's correct.

I heard this is your first time at a maid cafe?

Yes, it's my first time.

Hmm...

At first glance, it doesn't seem much different from a regular cafe.

Except for the staff

working in maid outfits, that is.

Other than that, what are the differences between this place and a regular cafe?

Well, other than the outfits that you just mentioned,

at our cafe, we tailor our service to suit the individual preferences of each Master who visits.

We strive to provide an experience that will leave you feeling completely satisfied.

I see.

You've got me curious now.

We will do our utmost to meet your expectations, Miss.

Please have a seat over here.

Excellent.

And for you, Miss Flora?

Hmm...

You've got quite a lot of different tea options...

Have you got plain water?

If you'd like some water, we can serve that free of charge.

... Uh-huh.

I came all the way out here, so I might as well get more than water.

I'll have a coffee as well.

Excellent. I'll have those for you in just a moment.

Thanks for coming here with me, Blossom.

Hmm...

Upon closer inspection,

this place does have quite a lovely atmosphere.

A lot of effort has gone into the decorations, both big and small.

Especially... do you see that vase over there?

It's more than just pretty.

The flowers that are placed inside go perfectly with the vase itself.

The color combination is wonderfully harmonious.

It's sublime.

Whoever arranged them must really know their flowers.

I can feel the affection they have for them.

Here are your coffees.

Excuse me, Lily.

May I ask

who arranged that vase over there?

I did.

...!

You like flowers, don't you?

Yes, I do.

Looking at them soothes my mind.

I placed them there in hopes that

our customers would feel the same.

I see...

I really like them, hehe.

Hmm?

Is this coffee?

It looks different from Blossom's.

Mine seems a bit lighter?

Oh, I'm sorry for not explaining sooner.

Yours isn't regular coffee, Miss.

We've served you water infused with coffee grounds.

I felt this would be more suitable to your tastes.

... I see.

The smell is quite mild. Very delicate.

...

!

Wow, it's so smooth.

It's perfect.

I'm glad you like it.

Moreover, the water has a balanced acidity, which can be beneficial for some plants as well.

Really?

Is that true?

Could you tell me how to make this? How long do I brew the coffee grounds, and how much of them?

Could you give me the exact amount and time measurements?

That was incredibly satisfying.

The Maid Cafe truly is a wonderful place.

I'll definitely come back... No,

I'll come often, Lily!

Thank you for stopping by.

See you next time.

Welcome, Miss Vesti!

Hehe... Soda, it's been a while...

Oh? Yo-you're here too, Commander?

... Hehe. Now I'm really glad I came.

So, what brings you here today?

Uh... W-well, you see...

A-are you really not coming in...?

*Sigh*... Fine.

I'll come in.

!!

Weakling?

What are you doing here?

I'm going back.

This isn't what I signed up for.

W-wait, Eunhwa!

Yo-you're not really gonna leave, are you?

I-I really wanted to eat some parfait with you...

Yo-you said you would do anything...

...

Bah. Fine. Hurry up and order then.

... Hehe, thanks.

M-Master...

Miss Eunhwa seems to have a soft spot for Miss Vesti!

What are you two whispering about?

Hurry up and show us to our seats.

O-oh, of course! R-right this way!

Yeah? You called?

Hehe, well, you see...

Wh-what? Are you serious?

Yo-you're not lying to me, are you?

Yeah, I owe you that much.

Are you really going to do whatever I want?

Sure.

Wherever?

Yeah, doesn't matter to me.

Hehe... hehehe...

... That's a promise, right?

*Sigh*

I shouldn't have said that.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Here's the parfait you ordered!

Hehe, i-it looks yummy... Right, Eunhwa?

Not bad at all.

...

We've got our food, so you can leave now.

Huh? But...

we haven't done the most important part?

And what's that?

O-ooey gooey goodness, make this delicious!

Coochie woochie, boing! ♡

Wow, Miss Vesti! That was just amazing!

You're so much more confident than usual!

Heh, hehe.

I've been practicing a lot because I wanted to show Eunhwa how well I can do.

Y-yeah...! I wanna see Eunhwa do it too, hehe.

Don't be ridiculous.

... Huh?

You're asking me to do something that foolish?

Even if I promised, this crosses the line.

W-wait, Eunhwa...

I'm out. The rest is up to you.

*Sniffle*

I-I'm sorry... Eunhwa.

I-I didn't know you'd hate it so much.

...

Th-this is a spell that's supposed to make it taste even better...

I just wanted you to enjoy the parfait more, Eunhwa...

*Sigh*...

Fine. Just this once.

...!

R-really? Y-you're actually gonna do it?

Yes, I'll do it, so be quiet.

Whew...

...

... cious.

... chie... chie.

Boing.

...

M-Miss Eunhwa, your face is sooo red...!

*Sigh* I'm already bending over backwards for you. Don't push your luck.

Get lost. All of you.

... Hehe, that came out great!

L-look at this, Eunhwa. Yo-you look really cute.

...

... Delete it.

H-huh? What do you mean?

I said delete it!

Gaaah! Sh-shaking Eunhwa's on a rampage!

Gaaaaaah!

Stop right there!

Um...

Wh-what in the world just happened?

Hmm...

Hmm...

Doesn't look like there's anything unusual?

... But how is it that sales are higher than when I was here?

It seems no different from usual...

N-no way!

I work for the Central Government, so why the heck would I be jealous?!

I-I only help out occasionally, it's not like I actually work as a maid...

Welcome back, Master, Miss.

...

You are...?

Miss... Privaty?

And the person beside you is...?

!!!

M-M-Master?!

Th-this is most unexpected! What brings you here...?

I-I... see.

... Very well, then. Allow me to show you to your seat.

This way, please...

Hold on a sec.

Ade, what the heck are you wearing?

Oh, this outfit, you ask?

We will soon be holding a bunny girl event at the Maid Cafe.

Consider this a sort of rehearsal...

I am most pleased to see that our esteemed guests are enjoying themselves so thoroughly...

... How disappointing.

I beg your pardon?

I-I'm so disappointed!

T-to think you'd try to lure in customers with such indecent clothing...!

Whatever happened to your pride as a maid?!

M-Miss Privaty...?

It's a misunderstanding. Th-this is not as it appears...

Calm down?! How am I supposed to stay calm when even Ade has changed?

Ade used to be the very embodiment of what it meant to be a proper maid!

... If I have caused you any displeasure, I humbly apologize.

Might I beg you to grant me but a single chance—

a chance to prove that I remain unchanged?

... Hmph.

Fine.

Then show me that you're still serious about this.

...

Understood, Miss Privaty.

From this moment, I shall devote myself entirely to serving you.

This way, if you please.

Master, Miss Privaty, your meal is ready.

... I'll leave it to you.

...!!

These dishes are the fruit of several sleepless nights of research—undertaken together with Cocoa and Soda, of course.

I do hope they are to your liking.

... Well, it's not entirely unpleasant.

A-ahem...!

W-well then... allow me to recite the spell to make it delicious.

Ah...?

Uh... C-could you both maybe not stare at me like that...?

Become delicious...

B-become delicious...!

...

Ah...!

Th-thank you very much... Master!

...

... Fine.

I'll admit it.

You really haven't changed, Ade.

In fact, seeing you in that outfit makes your sincerity stand out even more.

Oh...!

M-my deepest thanks, Miss Privaty.

And thanks.

For putting up with our unreasonable demands when we just barged in like that.

Please do not speak so, Miss Privaty.

If your misunderstanding has been resolved, then I am most relieved.

Um... Ade,

there's something I'd like to ask you...

Yes, what might it be?

...

So... you'll be needing more hands to get the event ready, right?

I-it just so happens I've got some free time lately.

If you really needed someone, I suppose I could help.

Wh-what's with that look?

I-I'm telling you this with the best of intentions, okay?

Hehe, but naturally.

With Miss Privaty's assistance, I would feel most reassured.

I knew it.

If you ever need help, give me a shout.

I could totally pull off a bunny girl, no problem!

Hehe. Yes, I shall be in touch with you soon.

... Diesel, do we really have to drink coffee here?

Of course! This is the cafe Soline recommended just for you!

She was actually the one who wanted to come the most, but something came up and she couldn't.

Still, she was super insistent that

at least the two of us had to come and try it first!

*Sigh*

Welcome back, Miss Diesel and Miss Brid.

Allow me to guide you to where Master is seated.

Hehe, hi there!

I see the Commander is here as well.

I see. So that's why you came.

... It seems that everyone really likes this cafe.

Here is the menu.

Please take your time perusing it, and let me know when you have made your selection.

I'll have a strawberry latte, please!

Make it super sweet!

Certainly.

...

Have you made your decision, Miss Brid?

I heard that

here, you can prepare what a customer wants, even without them saying a word.

Is that correct?

Certainly.

Shall I prepare your drink according to your preference, Miss Brid?

Yes, please.

Very well, if you would kindly wait for just a moment.

Oh boy, I can't wait!

Just how good must the items here be for you two to be acting like this?

I've tagged along with Soline a few times,

and it's always been really satisfying, hehe.

Is that so?

Hm...

... At first,

it was out of a bit of stubbornness.

I was curious—still am, in fact—to see whether they could truly make what I had in mind.

But after hearing Ade's confident reply,

I find myself starting to look forward to it.

Oh, I think it's already done.

Here she comes!

Thank you for waiting.

Miss Diesel, your strawberry latte as ordered.

Oh my, thank you!

Master, I have prepared your usual coffee.

And Miss Brid,

here is the drink you requested.

This is...

Hm...

Pour-over coffee, I presume?

Indeed. It is rather hot, so do allow it to cool a little before partaking.

Thank you.

...

...!

Remarkable.

I've never had such a perfect pour-over coffee before.

I didn't realize coffee could leave such a lingering impression.

More than that...

It's as if you've read my mind.

Today, I was actually in the mood for a nutty, roasted coffee rather than something bright,

and even that is flawless.

I am truly glad it pleases you, Miss Brid.

I do hope you enjoy your tea time.

I shall take—

Just a moment.

Yes, Miss Brid?

Might there be anything else you require?

No, that's not it. I have a question.

How did you know what I wanted?

First, I observed your gaze as you perused the menu.

It immediately went to the coffee section.

Then, when Miss Diesel mentioned her preference for a sweet strawberry latte,

I noticed that you very subtly furrowed your brow.

From this delicate gesture, I inferred that you are not fond of sweet flavors, and thus I presented you with unsweetened coffee.

But how did you know I prefer a nutty flavor?

Ah, that...

I suppose you could call it intuition.

Perhaps you and I are perfectly attuned, hehe.

... I see.

That's truly remarkable.

Commander, it's been a while since I've seen Brid this excited!

She must really like her coffee!

Hehe, I guess it was worth dragging her here, huh?

Excuse me, I've already finished this cup.

Could I get a refill?

Of course, Miss Brid.

Kindly wait just a moment.

...

... I might end up becoming a regular here.

I ought to thank Soline for the recommendation.

Hehe, Soline's going to be so thrilled to hear that!

Then, Commander, shall we have a taste too?