That day, the heat still hung over Kageno Island, and the temperature was extremely high.
The sun hung high in the sky, wantonly pouring down its heat and leaving every pedestrian on the roads drenched in sweat and drained of energy.
Having to go to school under the blazing sun on such a scorching day must have been incredibly painful for the students, right?
Fortunately, today was a holiday, so Luo Zhen and the others did not need to go to school. Even if they had, they would have had a private car to pick them up and air-conditioning the entire way. Compared with ordinary students, Luo Zhen and the others really could not have had it any better.
And on this day, Natsuki introduced everyone to a new member who was about to move in.
"In summary, from today onward, she will be this household's maid."
Natsuki sat upright on the sofa and spoke in a haughty, matter-of-fact tone.
"You will be responsible for taking care of the household chores here, Astarde."
The person Natsuki was referring to was the Artificial Lifeform girl standing beside her.
"Command acknowledged (Accept)."
The Artificial Lifeform girl, dressed in a maid uniform, repeated the words mechanically in a completely emotionless voice.
"From this day onward, I shall regard Instructor Nangong's residence as my workplace. I am the maid, Astarde. The above content has been registered. Complete."
When those words came from the Artificial Lifeform girl named Astarde, the people who had been staring blankly at her finally shouted out.
"""Wait!"""
Kojo, Nagisa, and Aurora all cried out at the same time.
"What is it? Do you have any questions?"
Natsuki asked, sounding somewhat displeased.
That triggered a fierce reaction from everyone.
Kojo in particular.
"What do you mean, 'in summary'!? You haven't explained