Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School (才女のお世話 高嶺の花だらけな名門校で、学院一のお嬢様（生活能力皆無）を陰ながらお世話することになりました)

You don't like it?

I'm sure I just need to get used to it...

That suit comes from one of the finest Italian brands.

It cost 700,000 yen.

Be careful with it.

Y-Yes, ma'am.

As I told you the other day, today they will be dining with the president

and a member of the board of Chikamoto Shipwrights,

and two members of the board of their business partner, Sea Japan United.

Hinako was attending one of Kagen-san's business luncheons,

and I was asked to come along.

For my education, Shizune-san wanted me to experience high society atmosphere.

When Your Ladyship was seven years old,

you exchanged pleasantries with the president during a social event.

See that you are on your best behavior.

So annoying...

Please.

They're both so stubborn.

A small vacation home nearby...

Wasn't that what she called it?!

Your Ladyship will enter through the front door.

The luncheon will be held on the terrace,

so we'll be waiting there.

Itsuki.

Yeah?

I gotta go talk to strangers.

Please don't make it sound so criminal.

Itsuki.

What now?

I'm gonna do my best.

Sure.

I won't be right by your side,

but I'll still be watching over you.

Once we get home, let's relax a little together.

Yeah. Want more ice cream.

Itsuki-san, what was that about ice cream?

Dammit, Hinako!

KIDNAP ME

I appreciate you coming all this way.

It was my idea that we enjoy a meal in the fresh air of the countryside.

Hinako-san, wasn't it? It's been a long time.

I believe we met once before, correct?

Yes, when I was seven years old,

my father brought me to a flower-viewing party, where we became acquainted.

I'm so pleased that you remembered!

You've grown into a fine young lady.

A friend of mine's child attends Kiou Gakuin.

Apparently she's seen as the perfect young lady.

I'm honored.

Well, gentlemen, will you join me at the table?

Itsuki-san, how would you interpret what you're seeing?

Well, let me see...

Their manners seem completely effortless.

That's the sign of proper manners.

Their behavior is not labored in the slightest,

yet carries a slight hint of grandeur to emphasize the courtesy being extended.

By adhering to this unspoken contract, they build trust with each other.

Build trust?

Etiquette is considered less important than it once was,

but there are times when it is crucial.

In particular, for heads of organizations,

who must be cautious about speaking their minds.

Manners allow them to build trust through behavior rather than words.

This is why breaking etiquette is considered a terrible faux pas.

Your daughter lives up to her reputation.

She's so poised and demure.

I'm sure she has her choice of suitors!

I'm afraid we haven't had the pleasure of an offer yet.

Oh, haven't you?

As it happens, I have an acquaintance with just such an interest...

Could I ask you to elaborate?

I'd be happy to.

What do you think they're talking about?

Why do you ask?

Oh, nothing.

Maybe it's all in my head, but Hinako suddenly seems kind of disengaged...

His business puts him in frequent contact with the jet set,

and so he considers a wife with proper manners a must...

The family in question deals in international trade and the jet set.

Not bad at all.

I'll certainly look into it.

It sounds like I shouldn't get my hopes up.

To the contrary! I'll give it my earnest consideration.

Your dessert course.

Pastries!

These are certainly one of my favorites.

I'm very glad to hear that.

May I relay your interest in the match to the man in question?

Yes, as immodest as it may be for me to say,

my daughter's talents are beyond reproach.

Hinako, I hope you'll—

Three-second rule.

Well, perhaps I was misinformed after all.

This isn't good.

What's going to happen?

I do not know.

Knowing Kagen-sama's personality,

this is as close to a catastrophe as I can imagine.

Let me thank you again for joining me today.

Not at all. I enjoyed myself tremendously.

It's important to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Oh, and Konohana-san...

I'd appreciate it if we could put the discussion of marriage behind us.

My reputation is tied to my recommendations, after all.

Of course.

Shizune.

Sir.

Who taught Hinako that deplorable behavior?

Sir, I...

I'm sorry. It was me.

I have always wondered if a caretaker was truly necessary.

I should never have allowed her to indulge herself at all.

Allowing a behind-the-mask personality

is what leads to situations like this.

Shizune, teach Hinako to maintain her facade in private.

Sir, I believe such a request would cause immediate collapse.

Then fix it.

This is what comes of indulging her collapses.

It's not as if she's actually sick.

Do what it takes to make her conquer her issue.

Her birth into the Konohana Family obligates her to protect her family name.

No... but then...

The unmasked Hinako will disappear?

W-Wait!

I really do apologize for ruining your dinner.

But surely there's a better way—

This isn't your fault.

She's been unable to keep a single caretaker for long.

I assumed you would quit too,

and anticipated that your influence on Hinako would be trivial.

The fault does not lie with you,

but with me for allowing that,

and with Hinako for being so easily influenced.

Shizune, give Itsuki-kun his payment when we return.

Yes, sir.

My payment?

Hinako no longer needs a caretaker.

Your employment with us is officially terminated.

It can't be true.

I've included more than we agreed to.

If you have nowhere to stay, you can afford a roof over your head for a while.

Gather your things at once.

We will file the paperwork to remove you from the school.

It ended in such a short time.

The entire life I had here...

Well, it all felt like a dream to begin with.

I wish that's all it had been.

It would mean Hinako wasn't suffering.

My lady, how do you feel, physically?

Feel fine.

Where's Itsuki?

Itsuki-san has already departed the mansion.

Itsuki lasted a month as caretaker, right?

Indeed.

That's a long time.

Indeed.

My lady?

If he can't be a caretaker,

can't we hire him as a servant?

I've heard we don't have enough gardeners.

My lady...

Maybe a cook?

Or part of the cleaning staff...

We have lots of jobs that need doing here.

My lady.

Kagen-sama does not wish to keep Itsuki-san in his employ.

No...

I want to see Itsuki.

I would advise you against doing anything to further upset Kagen-sama.

Whose side are you on, Shizune?

Kagen-sama is my employer.

Fine. I'll find him myself.

You will not.

If you will pardon me, I must return to work.

For caution's sake, I will put someone at your door.

Do not do anything reckless.

I need you to run an errand at the main residence.

There's something Shizune doesn't know.

I'm a woman who gets things done.

Itsuki?

Hey, that is you, Itsuki!

Narika, what brings you here?

O-Oh, just out on a walk.

I'm free now.

I beat my father.

Kendo, judo, aikido...

I've beaten him at all relevant martial arts.

That was the condition for me to come and go when I wanted.

I see.

You're amazing, Narika.

What's wrong, Itsuki?

Did something happen?

I see.

What will happen to Konohana-san, then?

They didn't even let me see her before I left.

But the way things looked,

she'll probably be even more restricted than before.

I doubt she'll be able to attend the tea parties and study groups either.

I see.

The Konohana Family seems really strict.