"Last night..."
Upon hearing Soyo's question, Mutsumi blushed instantly.
Although she had seen some of the information about Kamijou Mutsuki teasing Soyo, when the topic of last night came up, the first thing that came to mind was naturally her own experience with Kamijou Mutsuki.
Looking back now, I think she was really too bold back then, and my cheeks are burning red.
"Mutsumi-chan, could it be that that guy really did something last night..."
Soyo, of course, was unaware that her bright green cucumbers had ripened and turned yellowish after a period of time, and naturally, a misunderstanding arose.
"Last night, we did…"
Soyo's words confirmed Mutsumi's suspicions, and he said this with a flushed face.
"Just like Mutsuki said."
Why does Mutsuki tell everything to outsiders?
Even if you wanted to provoke Soyo, there's no need to go this far, is there?
Soyo was deeply shocked by what Mutsumi had to say.
Waaaaah, her Sakiko is no longer pure!
No, Sakiko, no matter what you become, my heart for you will never change. You will always be my white moonlight!
However, just as Soyo had calmed herself down, she realized the problem with Mutsumi's words.
She seemed to have just said "we"...
You did it too, Mutsumi?
Or are the three of you together?
Is this some kind of fancy trick for the first time?!
Ms. Soyo, the Pure Point, was deeply moved by the presence of adults.
However, while Little Cucumber's submissive nature is one thing, how could Sakiko-sensei possibly agree to such a thing?!
"Um, Mutsumi-chan,"
Looking at her friend who seemed somewhat unfamiliar, Soyo asked the question that had been on her mind.
"If you all do this, Sakiko will surely..."
"...Don't you have any objections?"
"Sakiko is very resistant,"
Upon hearing Soyo's question, Mutsumi couldn't help but recall what had happened that morning, and lowered his head in a somewhat dejected mood.
"It's all my fault."
She was too insecure, and she was too anxious, so she couldn't control herself.
It's all your fault?
What mistake did you make?
Did you make Sakiko do this?
After hearing what Mutsumi said, Soyo's expression became somewhat indescribable.
She had no idea that, without her knowledge, her two best friends had already entered the adult world.
We agreed to watch BabyBus together!
Why are you secretly playing Senren Banka behind my back?
Or are the three of you together?
Of course, Soyo doesn't really believe that Mutsumi took the initiative, or even dragged Sakiko into it.
Her little cucumber is so pure and innocent, how could she possibly do such a thing on her own initiative?!
It must have been Mutsuki Kamijou who forced her to do it!
It must be that man. He brought Sakiko home to be his maid. He must want to force her to do his hard labor!
Moreover, he didn't just target Sakiko; he even targeted Mutsumi!
Soyo now somewhat understood why Kamijou Mutsuki had rejected her. Living so comfortably at home, of course he wouldn't want anyone disturbing him!
But if three people were comfortable, wouldn't four be even more comfortable?
She, a stunning beauty, was voluntarily offering herself up to be a maid—did that guy really not have any thoughts about it at all?
Could it be that, in Kamijou Mutsuki's eyes, she really couldn't compare to Wakaba Mutsumi and Sakiko Togawa?
Soyo couldn't help but feel a little bitter. However, that only strengthened her resolve.
She had hesitated before, but now she had no choice but to become a maid!
If even she ran away, then who would protect Sakiko?!
Right—there was also Mutsumi. Even if they were fiancés, wasn't it a bit too early for that now?!
If Kamijou Mutsuki had any ideas, he could direct them at her instead—he should stop bullying Sakiko and Mutsumi!
Soyo had already made up her mind. As long as she could protect Sakiko, she was willing to do anything.
The only problem now was how to persuade the Mutsumi in front of her.
"Mutsumi-chan,"
This time Soyo had learned her lesson—she didn't start by stabbing Mutsumi with a dagger right away.
"During the time we were apart, I thought about you every day."
"What happened before was my fault. I said some excessive things to you."
"But that day I was just too emotional…"
"…I've never blamed you, Mutsumi-chan!"
As she said this, Soyo directly grabbed Mutsumi's hands, as if trying to show her completely pure sincerity.
"..."
Even Mutsumi couldn't help but fall silent at that moment.
Do you even believe what you're saying yourself?
Still, since Soyo was willing to say it, something in her heart was stirred.
"So, I want to make it up to you, Mutsumi-chan."
At last, Soyo revealed her true intention.
"I can be your maid too—just like Sakiko!"
"..."
Mutsumi wasn't someone who would be dazzled by a few sweet words. Having known Soyo for so long, she could naturally tell that the girl in front of her had ulterior motives.
However, if it had been the old Mutsumi—if Soyo's attitude had been a little more forceful—even if she didn't agree outright, she probably would have found some way to go along with it.
But now…
"I'll ask Mutsuki."
After a moment of silence, Mutsumi replied like this.
Since she couldn't make up her mind, she would leave it to her fiancé. He would surely make the correct choice.
And upon hearing Mutsumi's answer, the expression on Soyo's face immediately froze.
If Kamijou Mutsuki would agree, would she even need to come find Mutsumi?
Isn't he your fiancé?
Mutsumi-chan, why do you listen to him so much?
"Um… there's no need to bother Kamijou-kun about something like this, right?"
Soyo said stiffly.
"This is between me and Mutsumi-chan. Mutsumi-chan can just decide for herself."
The girl was still trying to persuade the Mutsumi in front of her.
"..."
The little cucumber didn't reply. She silently took a sip of the mango juice Soyo had given her—complete with a thoughtfully inserted straw.
Seeing the familiar doll-like demeanor of the girl in front of her, Soyo suddenly felt her blood pressure rising uncontrollably.
Why is she always like this?
Is it really that hard to genuinely help her just once?
"Mutsumi-chan!"
Soyo couldn't help standing up and forcefully slapped the green metal round table in front of her.
"What exactly did I do wrong that you disrespect me like this?"
"You won't even agree to such a simple request…"
"You won't even let me go to your house and be a maid?"
"If you still refuse, then I'll—"
Soyo's reaction did not surprise Mutsumi. She had already prepared herself, just like last time, to endure the harsh words from her friend.
However—
"Onegai!"
To Mutsumi's surprise, the previously aggressive Soyo suddenly grabbed her hands and knelt down.
"If Mutsumi-chan doesn't agree, then I—!"
"What do I have to do for you to agree, Mutsumi-chan?"
"As long as it's something I can do, I'll do anything!"
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