Shounen Maid

Turn off the alarm...

But my bed is buried under my work tools and materials!

At least clean your own room, you good-for-nothing!

Chihiro, use this.

You can take care of him easily with this self-defense spray.

Hey, stop putting my character in question with your remarks.

Seriously, what am I going to do about that guy?

Do I have to get a guard dog or something?

A dog, huh?

That would be nice.

We weren't allowed to have pets in our apartment.

That's some good timing...

I think I could keep a dog this size in my room.

No, no, I can't.

I already have my hands full with Madoka.

I can't take care of a dog, too...

I'm sure a nice person will adopt you.

I'm home!

Madoka?

Hey—

Mr. Madoka...

...what is this?

A-A cat...

Hello, this is Shinozaki.

Yes, it's a kitten.

A male, about a month old.

He's a black shorthair, with a white front right paw...

...and blue eyes.

Yes, thank you.

Mr. Madoka.

How many times must I tell you?

You're allergic to cats so don't bring them home!

But it was crying in the garden since yesterday!

If you don't stop doing that, then I will even delete the cat pictures from your phone.

Demon!

Stupid Keiichirou!

What should I do...?

No, I should change my thinking!

Even if cats are out of the question, a dog might be...

D-Don't come near me...!

Save me!

A dog might be even worse...

I-It's fine!

I'll find someone who can take you in.

I am hurt.

All I can do is be comforted by Chi now.

I feel better now.

You're so cute.

So you like cats, huh?

Yep.

Wh-What about dogs?

They're beasts!

If you let your guard down, they will grow bigger than humans and attack!

Help!

How can such fearsome beasts be allowed to run loose?

I'll go make tea!

I attached a tail, too!

Nah, we're in an apartment, so I can't.

We already have a cat... sorry...

We have three dogs at my house...

It's unusual for you to take in a stray dog, though, Komiya.

When I did it before, you told me not to if I couldn't take responsibility.

That's true...

...but I couldn't just leave it alone.

Where are you hiding the dog?

In my room...

Won't it be found?

If he hates dogs, it might be taken to the shelter...

He's been kinda strange since yesterday.

Are you talking about Chihiro?

Like he's been kind of absentminded...

...and even when I put cat ears on him, he didn't get mad.

What have you been doing?

I guess he doesn't trust me after all...

I'm home!

Chihiro, you're home earl—

There you are!

There, there.

I see.

So, did you find someone to take it?

Not yet...

Very well.

My network of animal adopters mainly consists of cat lovers,

but I will ask around.

Really?

If you come to me, I can at least try to help.

I-I'm sorry.

Isn't there someone you should apologize to first?

Um...

S-Sorry for not asking for permission first...

Madoka...?

M-Madoka!

Just... hide that dog... somewhere first...

Please don't drool.

What should I do?

He's mad after all...

But I have to properly...

I know you don't like dogs, but please let me keep it here until I find a new owner!

Sure.

I hate dogs, but I'll at least listen to your requests, Chihiro.

Why didn't you say anything?

Did you think I wouldn't even think about it?

No, I didn't make him angry...

I hurt him...

Madoka, I'm sorry!

I'll talk to you about it properly next time!

So... um...

I-I-I-I'm counting on you!

Don't laugh!

Yeah, I'm counting on you, too, Chihiro.

But I'm not going to take care of the dog!

I wasn't expecting you to.

Chi, now that we've made up, let's—

If you're okay with this guy joining us, sure.

I'm not okay with it!

This guy's staying in my room for a while, so be careful when you come in.

What's with that trap?!

Is it a barrier?!

Hey, dog!

Where are you?

There you are.

But...

I can't believe the garden is this overgrown...

Oh, coming!

Yo!

We're here from Hino Landscaping!

What? Hino? Why?

You look so surprised!

Yuji!

Can't you greet people properly?!

Chihiro, it's been a while.

Grandpa Hino!

I thought it was about time to tend to this garden.

I'll bet that young man's neglecting it, isn't he?

I see.

You're from the gardener's family.

It's a small world.

Yeah.

You don't need to help?

Naw, Komiya's stuck by his side, so it's fine.

He's always been attached to Grandpa.

Ohhh...?

A goatee?

I don't think that's it.

And it won't look good on you.

Isn't he attached to you, too?

I wonder...

Before, he never would have brought home a stray dog without asking.

Now listen here.

You mustn't leave this room.

He always chooses to deny himself.

So he's letting himself do what he wants more than I expected.

He's mad most of the time, though.

That guy's got a short temper, huh?

Hino!

Bring the dirt from the car!

Okay!

Grandpa's mad and says to stop slacking off!

Crap, get on his good side for me!

Jeez...

What am I going to do with that Yuji?

I wish he'd learn a little from you, Chihiro.

You're wearing those pretty work clothes, and you're such a hard worker.

Don't... talk about these...

I never thought that strange young man would turn out to be Chiyo's little brother.

Actually, we'd been talking about whether or not we should take you in.

What?

You said you didn't have any relatives, right?

If you're really in trouble, make sure you let me know.

Really?

If you want, you can still come now.

What?!

We have a lot of kids already anyway,

and three dogs,

so another kid won't make much of a difference.

Th-Thank you very much.

But...

I'll stay here.

I mean, this place I worked so hard to clean would get messed up again.

I have my own room here, too.

And I've gotten used to telling Madoka and Keiichirou, "I'm home."

So...

I see.

I'm glad for you.

Well, do your best.

You're so cute!

You look just like a sweet red bean bun!

Come here!

That's right, your name is...

...Antaro!

And so, we found an owner!

Congrats!

Too bad you couldn't keep it, though.

Madoka looked like he was going to pass out from the stress...

His own home suddenly turned into a house of horrors, huh?

Yeah, even though he hates dogs that much,

he still was able to put up with having a dog in the house until you found an owner.

I have to... thank him property about the dog.

No.

It's too annoying, I don't wanna go!