“What…?”
“……………”
The man became dazed and completely stopped moving.
Shogo and Akira look confused, wondering what just happened. It’s such an unusual sight that they’ve even momentarily forgotten about being harassed by the man.
(Well, they’d never think that something like a hypnosis app exists.)
But this is the power that’s given me my dreams… Even in this form, thanks for protecting my friends, partner!
” …… Hm? “
Just after I silently thanked my partner in my mind, I thought I saw my smartphone screen light up, but was it just my imagination…?
“Oh… I don’t have time for that now.”
Even though I managed to stop the man’s movements, I can’t let this strange situation continue for too long.
I don’t think it’s likely, but… I’d hate it if someone figured out my partner’s existence… If that happened, my rosy life would come to an end.
“What… happened here?”
“W-Who knows…”
“Are you alright…?”
Pretending not to know what happened, I slowly approached the man.
The man, staring at me with lifeless eyes, was clearly in a hypnotized state… but unfortunately, I don’t have a hobby of being stared at by a man in such a condition!
“Get lost at full speed.”
“…Understood.”
The man quickly turned his back and ran away briskly.
“Kai… did you say something?”
“Nah, I just got closer wondering what happened, and he took off.”
“Hmm…”
As I thought, my words weren’t questioned.
Thinking it was about time, I deactivated my partner, but… well, at the rate he was running, he’s probably exhausted by now and won’t come back.
“It’s good that nothing happened. Neither I nor Shogo are used to fighting, so I’d rather avoid fist fights. And Akira would want to avoid any kind of fight due to your club activities, right?”
“Yeah… I broke out in a cold sweat.”
“…Kai, when you stepped forward, was it perhaps—”
Interrupting Akira’s words, I clapped my hands.
“Come on, let’s forget about that unpleasant incident at the maid café.”
“Oh, right!”
“…Haha, let’s do that!”
And so, we headed towards the maid café that was now in sight.
…As for why I interrupted Akira’s words, it wasn’t for any particular reason other than the fact that it ended with my partner’s power.
Unlike me and Shogo, Akira is working hard in his club activities, so even small issues outside of school can hold him back… If there’s even a slight possibility that my best friend’s efforts could go to waste, I wouldn’t hesitate to use my partner’s power like that outside… That’s all there is to it.
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Despite the accident, the three of us stepped into our first-ever maid café.
The moment we entered, it was truly like another world.
Unlike ordinary cafés, women dressed in maid uniforms, rarely seen in public… We were greeted with “Welcome home, Master,” and our faces must have turned red.
“Here are your drink options~”
“Wow… there are so many!”
“Which one would you like, Master~?”
“I think I’ll have… this one.”
Glancing around, it seemed Shogo and Akira had gotten somewhat used to it, but not me.
“……………”
“……………”
The reason being, the maid standing in front of me… was someone I completely recognized.
“Master, what would you like to order?”
“Ah, yes… um…”
I nervously raised my gaze.
The girl in the maid uniform… my junior, and someone I had previously given up on hypnotizing due to her terrifying hobby—Honma Emu.
“For now… can I just order an iced coffee, please?”
“Certainly, Master.”
Honma bowed politely and retreated.
(Um… Whaaaaat!?!?)
Why… why is Honma here!?
Of course, her attire is different from what we usually see at school, but the atmosphere she exudes is so different from the Honma I’ve known that I almost didn’t recognize her…
Known as the Ice Queen, she’s famous, but naturally, Akira and Shogo wouldn’t dream that such a Honma would be working here… or rather, they don’t even talk to her, so they haven’t noticed at all.
“Hey, Kai, don’t be so nervous.”
“You’re stiff as a board.”
“…I’m fine.”
It seems the two of them are more concerned about my behavior than Honma’s… Well, anyone would react like this if they noticed it was Honma… Sigh.
But to think that Honma of all people would be working at a maid café…
“…By the way, is it okay for high school students to work at a place like this?”
“It’s fine. As you can see, this isn’t a shady establishment, and it’s a place where even high school students can work part-time.”
“I see…”
(The world sure is small… or rather, full of things I don’t understand.)
Shogo and the others noticed Honma when we entered the store, but now they seem engrossed in their interactions with the maids serving them.
(Come to think of it, this is the first time we’ve talked since then.)
Since that time I went to her house to do whatever I wanted, like with Aisaka and Agatsuma.
Well, from Honma’s perspective, she doesn’t remember that time, so she doesn’t know that we’ve talked before or that I know about her being an M.
(Then I could use that secret to blackmail her… Just kidding.)
I mean… I know I lack credibility since I’m using a hypnosis app, but blackmail is wrong.
It goes against my principles, and besides, doing whatever I want with hypnotized girls is one thing, but threatening a woman in her right mind is just the end of being human… I really lack credibility, but still.
(But… knowing Honma, would she actually enjoy it? Or would she give me a cold stare that could kill?)
Either way… it might be a bit scary.
While I was thinking such disrespectful thoughts on a grand scale, Honma returned with the iced coffee I had ordered.
“I apologize for the wait, Master.”
“Oh… thanks.”
Honma smoothly presented the glass, but her face was expressionless without a hint of a smile.
I wonder if she can really do customer service like this, but maybe it works because she’s a beautiful girl who suits this expressionless look.
(Well… it’s not bad.)
I quickly observed Honma from head to toe once again.
The headband and frills on various parts of her outfit are certainly cute… but!
More than that, it’s the fact that she’s such a beautiful girl.
And above all, while not as impressive as Aisaka or Agatsuma, her figure is great, and the swell of her chest is quite wonderful!
The mini-skirt type shows off her plump thighs nicely too… I see, the maid uniform truly is the ultimate equipment.
“Master…?”
“Oh, excuse me.”
This is bad, I need to focus on what’s in front of me now.
To cool down my slightly heated head, I reached for the ice-cold iced coffee, but just as I was about to touch it, Honma stopped me.
“Master, I’d like to cast a spell to make it more delicious, so would you like to chant the magic words with me?”
“Magic words?”
“Yes—please say ‘Moe Moe Kyun’ together with me.”
“……………”
What an embarrassing ritual… but I guess that’s normal here.
“…Alright.”
“Are you nervous?”
“Well, yeah…”
“It’s okay if your voice is quiet, senpai.”
“Oh, okay… Wait, you knew?”
It seems Honma recognized me too.
I made a heart shape with my hands, mimicking Honma.
“Moe Moe… Kyun.”
“Moe Moe Kyun♡”
Unlike me, trembling with embarrassment, Honma’s voice was incredibly cute… despite her expressionless face.
“Here you go.”
“Yeah… thanks.”
What’s this… I’m exhausted just from drinking a beverage.
I sighed deeply and finally took a sip of the iced coffee.
“…It’s delicious.”
“Thank you very much, Master.”
Jokes aside, it really was delicious.
I had done some research on this place beforehand, and despite being newly opened, it’s getting great reviews for the staff’s service attitude and the delicious food.
“Will you be having just the drink? If you’re hungry, would you like to order some food?”
“I’m curious about that too, but it’s already evening, so I’ll pass for now.”
“I see… Then shall we move on to the Maid Talk Time?”
“Maid Talk Time?”
“Yes… Um, did you not remember any of the explanations?”
“……………”
Sorry… I think everything slipped my mind due to nervousness.
When I told her that, Honma’s expression didn’t change much, but her eyes seemed to look at me as if I were something troublesome, and she explained.
Apparently, Maid Talk Time is a period after ordering where you can enjoy conversation with the maid assigned to you.
“I see, Anzai-san has been here since the opening!”
“That’s right! It’s fun to see all kinds of customers come in!”
“It’s really enjoyable. I can understand why people become regulars.”
“Oh my, aren’t you saying such nice things.”
I could still hear the conversations of Shogo and the others from next door.
It seems they’re enjoying the Talk Time too, so I might as well enjoy the conversation with Honma, even in this kind of setting.
(Heh…)
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