Comfort from a maid?
Haruto rubbed his forehead.
Wasn't he supposed to have created a battle maid?
Maybe?
But why did Yoruha instantly jump into another role the moment she returned to the realm of the living?
"No need!" Haruto declined and quickly changed the topic: "Yoruha, did you find anything?"
When it came to business, Yoruha released the edge of her skirt, slightly bowed, and moved with precise elegance.
"Master, based on my investigation, there are no abnormal occurrences in the two nearby cities. However, further away, in a place called Itomori Town, some irregularities were found."
Itomori Town?
A map surfaced in Haruto's mind, and he quickly pinpointed the location, showing a hint of surprise on his face.
"Did you sense anything unusual, Yoruha?"
Yoruha's gaze turned thoughtful, and after a moment, she replied seriously, "The will and spiritual energy of Itomori Town have partially diminished, and there is also a strange aura, similar to border creatures but somewhat different."
Haruto wasn't shocked and continued to ask, "What else?"
Yoruha thought for a moment and shook her head slightly.
Her thinking was straightforward.
She would faithfully carry out Haruto's orders, and only his orders. She wouldn't proactively investigate or understand anything out of curiosity.
Of course, this was just one part of her mission.
As for other areas, such as being a maid, Yoruha was very curious and even took the initiative to learn.
After all, Haruto couldn't fully understand her thoughts.
As Haruto pondered, Yoruha produced a cup of coffee from nowhere and offered it to him, "Would Master like a cup of coffee?"
Haruto: "😐"
After drinking the overly sweet coffee, he sighed, stood up, and said, "Let's go home. When the weekend comes, you'll go to Itomori Town with me. I need to make a few preparations."
"Yes, Master."
Yoruha replied, then immediately followed up with, "Are you sure you don't need any comfort?"
"No need."
"Master is strange." Yoruha's gaze was fixed on him, and she said seriously, "I've seen from your computer and other memories that normal men don't reject a charming and beautiful maid."
"So, I suggest that Master immediately go to the hospital for a physical examination."
Haruto, expressionless, flatly rejected, "Sorry, I don't need it."
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Back at the apartment.
After taking a shower, Haruto went to the next-door apartment and knocked.
Footsteps approached, and soon the door opened slightly. Seeing that it was Haruto, Mafuyu pouted.
"Haruto-kun, is something wrong?"
"Can't I come over for no reason? Mafuyu-chan, you're being too distant."
"I'm not."
Mafuyu glanced at him and then closed the door.
"Shizuka told me what happened today; will there be any problems?"
"There won't be."
Haruto walked into the living room and saw it was messy again, so he instinctively began tidying up.
Seeing this, Mafuyu's expression softened slightly, and she said with a hint of embarrassment, "I don't know why, but this just happens unintentionally."
"Sorry to trouble you."
"Please express your gratitude through practical actions, thank you."
Mafuyu glared at him, then went to the kitchen to make tea.
As for practical actions, it's probably another mischievous request, isn't it?
But there was nothing left to use, maybe just a knee pillow or something.
Mafuyu suddenly realized, biting her lip hard. Since when had she started to feel that giving him a knee pillow was so normal?
Reflecting on everything that had happened recently, Mafuyu suddenly realized—
Maybe it was because they had held hands publicly and even kissed, so she didn't find the idea of a knee pillow too embarrassing.
Their relationship had, without her even noticing, grown quite close.
Maybe she just needed to wait for Haruto to graduate and then register for marriage?
Mafuyu patted her warm cheeks, quietly watching Haruto as he tidied up, and continued making tea.
In short, a knee pillow was fine, and a kiss might not be impossible. As for anything else, that would have to wait until they met the parents.
After tidying up the living room, Haruto had just sat down when he noticed Mafuyu's phone on the coffee table vibrating twice, lighting up the screen.
A message appeared.
{Onee-sama, the time is almost here. I'll be able to go to Chiba Town to see you soon~ 😘}
And another message.
{Finally, I can hug Onee-sama and sleep together again, hehe~}
Haruto quickly looked away, resisting the urge to reply: "Mafuyu-chan is mine; don't even think about it."
But it was just a thought.
If he really replied like that, it would probably cause trouble for Mafuyu.
After all, Mafuyu's parents were also very traditional, just like Hiratsuka's parents.
If they knew their daughter was living with her student, they would probably fly in overnight and kill him!
From the kitchen, Mafuyu leaned out and asked, "Haruto-kun, is that a message from Miharu?"
"Mm."
Hearing his response, Mafuyu showed a troubled expression and said, "Miharu is supposed to arrive Saturday evening, Haruto-kun, so I'll be counting on you."
Haruto replied confidently, "Mafuyu-chan, leave it to me!"
In Miharu's mind, her older sister was perfect and capable, so it was unthinkable for her not to be able to cook or manage household tasks.
Mafuyu didn't want to disappoint her little sister, so she asked Haruto to help clean and set up the room on Saturday. Haruto had already taken the initiative to bring it up last time.
Now, it was just about confirming the plan.
After having tea, it was already 7 p.m.
Haruto checked the time and said, "It's almost time to prepare dinner, Mafuyu-chan. Come and help me."
Mafuyu softly agreed.
Sora wasn't around today, nor was Nanako, so Mafuyu didn't decline.
Later that night.
After dinner and watching a bit of TV, it was already 11 p.m.
Mafuyu yawned and said, "Haruto-kun, I'll head back now."
"I'll walk you out."
Mafuyu's cheeks turned slightly red as she glanced at Yoruha, pouted, and walked toward the door without saying a word.