Watching the Maid Café return to business as usual, Miku spoke with a smile.
"All right~ I've called everyone over. Now, would you two please go on a date with me?"
Shiori scratched his cheek and replied sheepishly.
"I'm fine with it... I just don't know whether Lingmeng agrees."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze toward Lingmeng beside him.
Lingmeng stroked her chin, looking thoughtful. Then she slowly spoke.
"Fine... Since Shiori plans to keep you company, I'll come along too."
"Heehee~ That's wonderful~"
Miku smiled and stuck out her tongue, looking quite pleased.
Well... Honestly, if I had a choice, I really wouldn't want to go on a date with Miku.
Sure, dating a beautiful girl is tempting, but at least her personality ought to be a little more normal.
If she weren't a Spirit who needed a little pampering...
And if I weren't afraid she'd devour Shiori whole if I let him date her alone...
I'd definitely choose to stay at the Maid Café and be a happy little cook.
"Anyway, wait a moment. I'll go ask them for some time off."
After saying that to Miku, Lingmeng held down her chef's hat and jogged into the café.
The cooks working in the kitchen hurriedly called out when they saw Lingmeng enter.
"Lingmeng, you're finally back! We can't keep up with the orders. Come help us!"
"Uh..."
Lingmeng scratched her cheek awkwardly.
The café looks pretty busy right now. Wouldn't it be a little unfair to abandon my post and go on a date with Miku?
But it's too late to say that now. I already promised her, after all.
Lingmeng set her chef's hat on a nearby table and spoke.
"Um... I have something to take care of outside, so I'll have to ask you all