August 3rd...
It was morning.
The summer morning had already brought a restless heat with it.
Sunlight streamed through the window like a pillar of light, slanting across the floor.
Gazing at the pillar of light, one could see dust drifting slowly through the air like starlight.
That mysterious and gorgeous scene always drew the attention of carefree children.
"Whoosh~~!!"
A light breeze followed the childish cry, as if stirring the flow of the galaxy.
"Tian Lan!"
"Tian Lan~!"
On the soft bed, her companions' cheers only encouraged the instigator further.
In midair, the transparent little creature happily changed forms.
It shimmered with gorgeous colors as the sunlight refracted through it, light and airy like a shapeless cloud.
It blew out a breath, sweeping up the companions who had been bouncing impatiently on the bed.
The three little creatures drifted and played together within the gorgeous pillar of light.
Golden yet understated amber specks, a bright sky-blue halo like the sea, and a constantly flickering rainbow...
Colors belonging exclusively to them, bestowed upon them by the world, now filled the entire room.
This was a unique game they had only recently discovered.
"Whoosh whoosh~~!!"
"Yay!"
"Hahaha..."
The three little creatures giggled and frolicked, playing the wonderfully simple game of running in circles.
Even the air seemed to carry their happy laughter.
It was morning.
The maid who had risen early was arranging her black-and-white outfit before the dressing mirror.
Sunlight shone through her blue hair, reflecting a gentle glow.
The girl lightly brushed the bow on her chest and smiled faintly.
She stood up and twirled her skirt before the mirror several times, then nodded in satisfaction.
"Rule Three of the Maid's Code: Always maintain neatness and elegance."
"Now then... the time."
The girl gently lowered her skirt and