Actually, I Want a Beautiful Girl Maid Too

How on earth did this guy...

"Are you wondering how I knew?" Dongfang Yi picked up the yakisoba bread from the ground with measured movements. "After all, Kamuro Masumi kept glancing toward Classmate Sakayanagi while looking for me. It was honestly a bit too obvious; it would have been hard not to notice."

He stood on the steps, slowly tearing open the packaging with the elegance of a poet.

Dongfang Yi tore off a small piece of bread and chewed it, a strange texture instantly filling his mouth.

How should he put it?

It was like soggy, overcooked noodles drenched in unappetizing broth, combined with the indescribable, stale, and mushy sensation of bread that had been left out for too long...

Although he didn't know what eating excrement felt like, Dongfang Yi felt this stuff probably wasn't far off.

He was stuck in a dilemma, unable to swallow or spit it out, his face turning a sickly shade of green.

As a dignified transmigrator like me, to be caught off guard and capsize over a mere piece of free food...

"I only snuck two glances, and you actually..." Kamuro Masumi was incredibly surprised, but her shock was quickly replaced by a strange amusement. "What's wrong with you?"

Dongfang Yi was on the verge of tears. "Nothing, this bread is just so delicious that I'm overwhelmed with emotion."

"...Pfft~"

Seeing the pained, death-like expression on his face, Kamuro Masumi couldn't hold back her laughter.

In this moment, the dissatisfaction of being scammed out of her food and the surprise at the man's keen perception both vanished from her heart.

All that remained etched in the girl's mind was the complex, indescribable expression on the face of the boy who had looked so cool just seconds ago.

It was truly refreshing to watch.

"This bread is incredibly delicious. Thank you very much for sharing, Classmate Masumi."

Dongfang Yi forced himself to swallow the food in his mouth, then handed the bread back to her.

Kamuro Masumi didn't take it.

She raised an eyebrow triumphantly. "There's no such thing as taking back a gift once it's been given."

"I am unworthy of such a gift. I implore you to withdraw your divine power, Classmate Masumi." Dongfang Yi bowed sincerely. "I was wrong; I shouldn't have taken it."

"Hahahaha~"

Watching his pitiful appearance, the girl laughed until her stomach hurt.

Tears even welled up in her eyes.

She finally managed to calm herself down, stood up straight, and took the bread back.

She led Dongfang Yi as they continued to walk up the stairs.

"Is this bread really that bad?"

"No, it's just so delicious that I'm unworthy of it." Dongfang Yi made a bitter face and asked in return, "Haven't you eaten it before?"

"No, I haven't tried this stuff before." A smile still lingered on the corners of Kamuro Masumi's mouth. "But Classmate Sakayanagi wanted to try it today, so I decided to give it a go as well."

"Then go ahead and try it." Dongfang Yi egged her on. "You already bought it, don't let it go to waste."

"No, I don't think that's necessary anymore." Kamuro Masumi gave him a meaningful look, but she couldn't help it and burst into laughter again.

For the first time, she discovered that there were such delightful things in the world; it felt as if her body and mind had been cleansed.

Dongfang Yi glared at her expressionlessly. Realizing the girl wouldn't fall for his trap, he had no choice but to change the subject. "Speaking of which, why does Classmate Sakayanagi want to meet me on the rooftop?"

"Is there something wrong with the rooftop?"

"Nothing wrong with it, it's just windy, easy to lose your footing, and a long way to go." Dongfang Yi shrugged. "Honestly, I think it must be quite difficult for her to get up there. I really don't understand why you guys chose this place."

"..." Kamuro Masumi fell silent once more.

She had to admit that Dongfang Yi was right.

However, she also had no idea why that little brat Sakayanagi Arisu had chosen this spot.

"It wasn't your choice, was it?" Dongfang Yi raised an eyebrow, teasingly. "Classmate Masumi, as a subordinate, you're going to get on her bad side doing things like this."

On your head, you idiot. You're getting more and more addicted to calling me by my name, aren't you?

Although her inner thoughts were quite active, Kamuro Masumi still maintained a cold expression on her face. "I didn't choose it."

"You didn't even deny the 'subordinate' label? Did you latch onto the daughter of the board chairman that quickly?" Dongfang Yi rubbed his chin, continuing to stir up trouble.

Kamuro Masumi shot him a cold, icy glare, her beautiful eyes filled with malice.

The meaning behind it was self-evident.

If you have nothing good to say, keep your mouth shut.

You really think this young lady is willing to be a beast of burden for that little brat!

"Uh..." Dongfang Yi crossed his arms over his chest and decisively surrendered. "Sumimasen."

Kamuro Masumi let out a delicate huff and turned to the side.

"Actually, I don't think being a subordinate is all that bad." Dongfang Yi habitually followed a stick with a carrot.

"Hm?" The young girl turned back around.

She scrutinized Dongfang Yi with suspicion, trying to see if there was something wrong with his brain that required treatment.

I'm trying my best to avoid her, and this guy is actually rushing to sign up?

"If there's a salary, that is," Dongfang Yi coughed, adding with a hint of embarrassment.

"And what would you do if there were a salary?" Kamuro Masumi's curiosity was piqued.

"I, Yi, have drifted for half a lifetime without meeting a wise master. I have long heard that Miss Arisu is a scholar of heaven and earth, possessing wisdom that spans past and present, and I have yearned for her for a long time," Dongfang Yi shook his head rhythmically as he spoke eloquently. "I only regret wasting eighteen years of my youth without the opportunity to meet her."

"Meeting her by chance today is a predestined fate, and the will of heaven cannot be defied. I, Yi, shall certainly join the princess's ranks to offer my humble service. I only hope the princess will use her discerning eyes to recognize talent and not miss this heaven-sent opportunity."

"..."

Kamuro Masumi suddenly felt that this guy really had the makings of a sycophant, with a dash of a charlatan thrown in.

No way, is running errands this competitive now?

"Then what if there's no salary?" she asked, testing him.

Dongfang Yi glanced at her in surprise, as if genuinely curious why she would ask such a question.

The girl felt a bit shy under his gaze. "Hurry up and answer."

"Who would work for her if there's no pay?" Dongfang Yi wore an expression that said, 'Does that even need to be considered?'

"But didn't you just say it was a predestined fate?"

"That's right. Look here." Dongfang Yi nodded, pulled out his phone, and pointed at the string of points in his account.

Kamuro Masumi looked at his phone, not understanding why he was pointing at his points.

"Come on, say it with me: Fate~"

So that's the kind of 'fate' he meant!

"Speaking of which, Kamuro-san, do you get a salary for running errands for her?" Dongfang Yi threw out the question he was most curious about.

Because the original work never mentioned it.

"..." Kamuro Masumi remained silent.

"Can you get reimbursed for the bread you bought?"

"..." The young girl wavered slightly.

"Were you sent by the Sakayanagi Family to take care of that person?"

"..." The girl's face turned livid.

"You wouldn't happen to be... a volunteer who doesn't take a single cent... would you?"

"Shut up, stop asking."

The beautiful girl Kamuro felt her heart go cold.

"I'll ask one last question."

"Fine."

"Kamuro-san, do you know any... um... beautiful girls like yourself?"

"Why are you asking that?"

"Actually, I've always wanted a beautiful girl maid who can earn money to help with household expenses."

"...Dongfang Yi, die!"

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