"Oh, what's wrong? You could have gone in first."
While I was chatting with Hime and Kiyoshi, Mei came back from parking her car.
He looked at us gazing at the Hoshimiya residence with a puzzled expression on his face.
"Sorry. It's a magnificent building, so I couldn't help but look at it."
...Well, I'm not lying.
One of the reasons he had stopped was to wait for Mei-san, but he didn't need to tell her that. He felt bad leaving the person who had picked him up and dropped him off.
I don't think the Hoshimiya sisters need to worry about that at all, as they are close friends and have a clear relationship as employer and servant. But for me, this is our first meeting, and we are merely adults and high school students. I don't want to be rude.
However, this is just self-indulgence, so I don't intend to say it.
"...I see."
However, it seems like Mei has somehow figured it out. It's like she's seen right through me... Although she has no expression, I can't help but feel like there's some hidden intention behind her short reply.
I wonder if people think I'm being clever.
Although he had laughed at me earlier, I still wasn't sure if he liked me, so I couldn't really tell. So, all I could do was smile vaguely.
"Hime-ojou, Saint-ojou, please."
"Yes. I'm home."
"Youhei-kun, you went in first."
First up was the two young ladies. Mei opened the door and invited them inside.
Next, Mei-san turns her gaze towards me.
"you too"
"Ah, yes. Thank you."
The maid's gesture of opening the door was so elegant that I couldn't help but stare at her.
It was something I had seen in manga and anime, so it really appealed to me.
Hmm...that's bad.
(I have to make sure no one finds out that I like maids)
I've never told anyone though.
The truth is, I like maids. No, I don't have any ulterior motives. Of course, it's not a sexual preference... I'm saying this out of vanity, but I do feel that they are admirable in a professional sense.
I like the mentality of devoting oneself to one's master.
He truly is the unsung hero. I think it's cool and I respect his way of supporting others from behind the scenes.
Maybe it's because I'm not a very conspicuous person, but I'm not the type of person who aims to be successful above all else. Rather, I'd be happier if I could help someone.
That's why I like the maids' service-oriented attitude.
Also, the maid outfit is simply cute. Yep, it's the best.
However, this kind of gaze would be seen as evil by Mei-san, who works diligently as a maid. For now, her attitude doesn't seem positive, so she needs to be more careful.
"Excuse me."
I hid my feelings for the maid in my heart and went through the door.
I was a little nervous. Not just because I was passing by Mei-san. Well, maybe just a little.
The main reason I was nervous was because I was stepping into the Hoshimiya residence, a place that I would never have encountered in my life if I lived a normal life.
I felt like I wasn't even fit to be a part of it.
That's why I stepped in with trepidation.
The Hoshimiya sisters greeted me at the entrance.
"Welcome, Yo-hey. Welcome to my home."
"Hehe. Yohei-kun finally came to visit."
The two of them gave me warm smiles, and I couldn't help but smile.
I was nervous about the luxurious house, but thanks to the two of them, I was able to relax.
Though out of place, they are clearly welcome.
That made me really happy--