So Many Geniuses in Omni-Anime! What's One More?

Sakurakoji Talent set down his laptop, glanced at her, and said, "Come to think of it, Nanami, it's been ages since I had tea you brewed. Let's see whether you've improved."

"I understand..." she murmured.

She wanted to flee at once, but he was her employer. Even without her Maid Outfit, she was still his Personal Maid.

A few minutes later, she brought over the teapot and poured him a cup with practiced but somewhat stiff movements.

He acted as though nothing had happened. With no apparent intention of talking, he attended to his own business for a while. Only when the tea had cooled a little did he pick it up and take a sip.

Standing beside him was agony for Aoyama Nanami. The quiet seemed harder to endure than being sick.

He rolled the tea across his tongue twice, then shot her a sidelong look. "...Your mind was somewhere else. That was even worse than last time."

"I'm terribly sorry..." Knowing he was right, she bowed in apology.

He set the porcelain cup down with a soft clink and interlaced his fingers. With a solemn expression, he studied the capable maid, who stood poised to bolt like a startled bird. "Clever Nanami~ You know why I called you up here, don't you?"

"Ahem!" Aoyama Nanami nearly choked. She hurried to deliver the defense she had prepared. "I'd never tell anyone! Just like how you enjoy dressing as a girl, Young Master! I won't tell a soul!"

"That frantic explanation doesn't exactly put me at ease~"

"Please trust my character and professional ethics!"

"Of course I trust you. But last night isn't the only reason I called you here."

"Huh?"

Aoyama Nanami was startled. If it wasn't about yesterday, what else could it be? Unless...

"I won't tell Lady