In the Gotou family's first-floor living room, Uchiha Ryo was farming affinity points from Hana-chan and Futari. As for the smack, smack, smack sounds coming from upstairs, he paid them no mind at all.
Anyway, Hayasaka Ai probably wouldn't actually hit her....
And that was true. Hayasaka Ai had no intention of corporeally punishing the student. The pointer landed precisely on the edge of Gotou Hitori's body every time.
However, this was just as terrifying to Gotou Hitori as actually being hit. This mental torture also made Gotou Hitori's body become more and more proficient in Hayasaka Ai's teachings.
"Listen up. A maid is not what those so-called maid cafes show you. That is just the surface. As a personal maid, we must put our master first in everything. In addition to helping the master with daily chores, we must also know how to clear up trouble for the master in advance."
Hayasaka Ai adjusted her non-prescription glasses. "Now, Gotou-san, go downstairs and serve your three masters!"
Gotou Hitori: "....Yes!"
Gotou Hitori, in her maid outfit, was reluctantly shooed downstairs by Hayasaka Ai.
And in the living room, Gotou Futari jumped off the sofa as soon as she saw her sister.
"Sister! You changed your clothes? This one is so much prettier than your old one."
Uchiha Ryo looked Bocchi-chan up and down. He had never noticed when she was always wearing that tracksuit, but Bocchi-chan was actually surprisingly well-endowed.
"Ma... Master, please give me your orders."
Gotou Futari looked at her sister in confusion, then pounced onto Bocchi-chan like a facehugger.
"Then, sister, hold me!"
Gotou Hitori: "Yes... Master!"
The maid sister held her own younger sister in her arms, and Gotou Futari obediently wrapped her arms around her sister's neck.
"Sister! Ryo-oniichan is way bigger than Dad!"
Gotou Hitori: "Hmm??"
Hayasaka Ai, who had followed her downstairs: "Huh??"
Gotou Futari: "Ryo-oniichan is really strong. He can lift Futari up with just one hand. Dad can't. He complains he's tired after just carrying me for a while."
Gotou Hitori breathed a sigh of relief and carried Futari over to Hana-chan.
"Um... Miss Hana, is there anything else you need?"
Shirosaki Hana looked at Futari's sister curiously. "Then please pour me a glass of water. Thank you."
The maid Hitori put Gotou Futari down from her arms. "Um, Futari, your sister is working right now. Please don't disturb her, okay?"
Work? That's right! This is work!
Gotou Hitori had already convinced herself. She was just working part-time for Uchiha Ryo. In any case, it was better to do embarrassing housework at home than to interact with strangers at a convenience store.
For the deeply socially anxious Bocchi-chan, although she didn't want to accept either option, she could barely adapt to the latter.
And as long as she earned enough money for the performance, she wouldn't have to work part-time with Nijika and Ryo!!
Gotou Hitori took a deep breath and went to the kitchen to pour a glass of juice for Shirosaki Hana.
Hayasaka Ai: "Too slow! As a maid, you should complete your master's order at the first opportunity."
Gotou Hitori: "Yes!!"
Gotou Futari's eyes lit up as she watched her sister. "Sister is actually working... just like Mom."
"Futari! Don't make it sound like I'm lazing around all day!"
Uchiha Ryo stretched his shoulders. "Mhm, I'm feeling a little sore... Gotou!"
"Eh?"
Gotou Hitori stood behind Uchiha Ryo and rubbed his shoulders. Hayasaka Ai sat on the other side.
Shirosaki Hana: "Ryo-oniichan, we have a social studies research project. Can I borrow your phone?"
Uchiha Ryo: "Of course..."
Gotou Futari: "I'll help Hana-oneechan too! Ryo-oniichan, let me sit here."
Sit? Before Uchiha Ryo could figure out what Gotou Futari meant, Futari had already climbed onto his lap and sat down obediently.
What was this situation? Behind Uchiha Ryo was Gotou Hitori, kneading his shoulders, and in his lap sat Gotou Futari. The two sisters had surrounded Uchiha Ryo in a sandwich.
Wait! Not only that. To Uchiha Ryo's left was Hayasaka Ai—in teacher mode. To his right was Shirosaki Hana, who was looking up information on her phone.
Damn it, how could he, the dignified Uchiha Ryo, fall in this besieged position! Just wait until he rests for a moment, he will definitely choose a path of survival, break through the siege, and slaughter the enemy general until not a single piece of armor is left!
But speaking of which, what kind of creature was this Gotou Futari, sitting on his lap, swinging her little legs, and humming a tune? Is she an angel? Has an angel descended to his side!
Gotou Hitori: "Futari! Get down and sit on the sofa! Don't bother others!"
The maid Hitori from behind really wanted to personally pull her sister aside. Although Uchiha-kun really wanted her to be his maid, he was currently the only person who wanted to help her overcome her social anxiety.
If Futari's willfulness angered Uchiha Ryo....
——Gotou Hitori's Fantasy Time——
"Gotou! To think you have such a reckless sister who causes trouble for others. How annoying! Get over here!"
Uchiha Ryo glared. "As a lowly maid, you know what to do, right? Do you want this guitar, or..."
Gotou Hitori: "I'm sorry... I...."
Uchiha Ryo: "Shut up, your only answers are 'Yes' or 'Woof'!"
——End of Gotou Hitori's Fantasy——
Gotou Futari: "Why? Ryo-oniichan's lap is so soft, and his arms are so warm. Futari is being super good! I'm not causing any trouble."
Uchiha Ryo just smiled and didn't speak. He certainly didn't mind the angel's descent.
Gotou Futari: "By the way, are you and my sister friends at school, Ryo-oniichan?"
Uchiha Ryo gave a soft "mhm." "Yes, we are. Right, Gotou-san?"
Gotou Hitori lowered her head. "Mhm...."
"Eh, but doesn't sister have no friends at school! Don't tell me Ryo-oniichan is your only friend, sis! How pitiful~"
Gotou Hitori's hands, massaging his shoulders, unconsciously tightened.
"Ohoho, kids just say the darndest things. How am I pitiful, sis? I have lots of friends."
Gotou Futari pouted. "Liar. Just now, sis was just hugging her phone and looking at the chat log with Ryo-oniichan, but she didn't dare to start a conversation... Mmph, mmph, mmph!!"
The small hands that were originally pressing on his shoulders suddenly reached out from behind. While wrapping around Uchiha Ryo in a hug, they covered Gotou Futari's mouth.
Uchiha Ryo subconsciously leaned back. Mmm... the feeling of a head-pillow-wave is pretty good.
Not long after, Gotou Hitori quickly withdrew her hands and continued to massage Uchiha Ryo. Gotou Futari didn't dare to say anything more about her sister...