Mahiru opened the door, stuck her head out, and found no one there.
"Strange. I clearly heard the doorbell. Why isn't anyone here?"
Because Reborn was too short, Mahiru did not see the person at her feet.
A baby could not reach the doorbell. It was in the middle of the door, far beyond a baby's reach.
Reborn had jumped up to press it.
Mahiru did not know that, so she did not look down.
Taking advantage of the moment, Reborn picked up his black suitcase and slipped into the house.
Mahiru sensed movement by her feet and finally noticed Reborn.
"You are?"
Reborn tugged down the brim of his hat again, revealing the calm smile a baby ought to have. "Let me introduce myself again. My name is Reborn, and I'm your home tutor. I came all the way from Italy after accepting the Vongola Ninth's request. I'm here to train you into an outstanding leader."
Mahiru tilted her head, but still led the baby into the house, leaving the door wide open. "Please come in!"
"Mm." Reborn nodded and dragged his suitcase inside.
Mahiru called into the house, "Hayasaka! Make a pot of tea for our guest!"
Hayasaka had just stepped out of the bedroom and was about to comply when she saw that the guest was a baby. She froze for a moment, but did not ask any questions and went to the kitchen to make tea.
A maid's code was to obey her master in all things and never ask unnecessary questions. She only needed to do as she was told.
Very soon, the maid Ai Hayasaka brought out a pot of premium Longjing tea from the kitchen, placed it on the table, and poured Reborn a cup.
Reborn held the cup in both hands and