Maybe it's just my imagination.
As Hayasaka Ai helped her young lady change out of her school uniform, she faintly sensed that Kaguya was in a good mood.
No, that's not it.
"Hehehe~~"
"Has there been any progress with the President, Lady Kaguya?" Hayasaka asked, her expression completely deadpan.
"W-w-what are you talking about, Hayasaka!"
Wow, my lady's reaction is as cute as ever.
Keeping her face completely devoid of emotion, Hayasaka closed her eyes for a brief moment and carefully hung the uniform on a hanger. "I see."
"Of course there is!"
So... what exactly is there to be proud of, my lady?
"By the way, Hayasaka."
"Yes, my lady?"
"I remember..." Kaguya turned her head slightly, a slight frown on her face as she asked uncertainly, "I seem to really like listening to that Miyani's songs, don't I?"
"Yes." Hayasaka's face showed a faint hint of confusion, but not understanding her lady's meaning, she nodded honestly.
"Well, his musical style is very relaxing. It feels nice to listen to it when I'm alone."
Especially when taking a bath.
Although Hayasaka didn't say that last part out loud, having lived with Kaguya since the age of seven, she could still sense her maid's hesitation.
"Hayasaka, is being with me really that stressful?"
".....Not at all."
You hesitated, didn't you?!
Shifting her gaze away guiltily, Hayasaka maintained her cool tone under Kaguya's child-like, pouting glare. "So, what exactly are you trying to say, my lady?"
"Honestly, you always change the subject when you're losing an argument." Muttering a small complaint, Kaguya cleared her throat, straightened her posture, and walked over to her bag on the chair.
Opening the bag, under Hayasaka's slightly curious gaze, Kaguya pulled out a... music album... wait.
Isn't that a Miyani album?! And it even has an autograph on it!
But... Since when did my lady get interested in buying this kind of thing?
"My lady, what is this?" Staring fixedly at the album in Kaguya's hands, a hint of curiosity crept into Hayasaka's usually flat tone.
"Ah, yes, this is Miyani's latest album."
"You..."
"You're surprised too, aren't you." Seeing Hayasaka's surprised expression, Kaguya smiled. "I didn't expect it either. Turns out the President's 'little brother' is actually that Miyani."
"Aragaki Miyahito is the son of Diet Member Aragaki Seiichiro, correct, my lady?"
"Mhm, that's right."
"That is truly unexpected."
Although Hayasaka's expression remained as indifferent as ever, it had to be said, this was her first time hearing that a Diet Member's son was secretly a popular online singer. And not just some run-of-the-mill singer you could find a dime a dozen.
"Mhm." Kaguya nodded, remembering the numerous pieces of intel about the President that his kouhai had casually dropped this afternoon. The corners of her lips curled up involuntarily. "He's a very good kid too, Hayasaka."
Hayasaka paused, but didn't say anything, quietly waiting for her lady to continue. She knew very well that Kaguya wouldn't evaluate someone so highly without a reason, even out of respect for President Shirogane.
So.
"Hayasaka."
"Please give your orders, my lady."
"Keep an eye on Aragaki-kun. When necessary, use him to guide the President."
"....Understood."
....
After dinner and a bath.
"Heave-ho."
Still battling his lifelong enemy (homework), Miyahito heard a voice from behind, followed by the familiar weight pressing against his back, and that faint, familiar fragrance.
"Miyahito."
Resting her entire body on her boyfriend's back, her arms loosely wrapped around his neck, Utaha, carrying the scent of her bath, pressed her tender cheek against his. Her gaze curiously looked at the homework in front of him.
Then.
"You haven't finished your science homework yet? I was hoping we could watch a movie later."
"I don't want to either." Miyahito's face was full of bitter struggle. He tilted his head slightly and naturally planted a kiss on his girlfriend's tender cheek. "Sorry, I'll try to finish as fast as I can."
"It's okay, take your time." Utaha smiled gently, returning the kiss on his cheek. Then, she let go, turned around, and sat on the floor with her legs crossed, back-to-back with Miyahito.
Humming a little tune unconsciously, Utaha put on her headphones, connected them to Miyahito's phone, and started playing a song from his playlist. Feeling her movements behind him, Miyahito's lips curled up involuntarily. He slightly relaxed his back muscles so Utaha could sit more comfortably against him.
And so, the two lovers, Utaha and Miyahito, one with her eyes closed quietly listening to the relaxing music, the other occasionally frowning as he struggled with his homework. Though they were doing their own things, the scene was indescribably warm and harmonious.
Time ticked by. Just as the hands on the watch on Miyahito's wrist were about to cross 9 PM.
"Ugh~~~ Finally! Done!!"
"Good job, darling."
Sitting up a bit straighter, Utaha, sitting cross-legged on the carpet, looked with a smile at her boyfriend as he stretched his arms.
After finishing his stretch, Miyahito naturally let himself fall backward onto Utaha's plump, elastic thighs. Rubbing his cheek against her thigh, he whined in a spoiled tone, "Ahh! I never want to see Tanaka again!"
"Alright, alright." Stroking her boyfriend's hair, Utaha looked down at Miyahito, who was lying face down on her lap, and coaxed him with a doting tone. "Stop being so childish. Come on, tidy up your things first."
"Eh... I don't want to tidy up."
"Be a good boy and listen."
"Utaha~~" Lacking any motivation to clean up, Miyahito rolled over. Resting the back of his head on his girlfriend's elastic thigh, he said reluctantly, "Can I tidy up tomorrow morning?"
"No." Utaha shook her head, raising her hand to lightly flick Miyahito's forehead as he acted up. "If you leave it for the morning, you won't have time."
"My dear Miss Utaha...."
"Nope. Go tidy up now. Otherwise, I won't let you watch Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer later."
"!"
"I'll tidy up right now!"