Shounen Maid

All right, I'm done!

Next is—

U-Um...

I didn't do it on purpose.

Don't try to do anything!

I'm sorry!

Jeez, how dirty do you have to make things before you're happy?

Yes?

Who's there...?

Oh, what a cute little helper.

Um...

You're a boy?

Oh, Miyako?

I apologize for coming without notice, dear brother.

"Dear brother"?

Are you running away from home again?

That's because Father never listens to anything I say!

Running away here every time you fight isn't helping, though, is it?

B-But...

"Brother"?

Is she your little sister?

Oh, no, she's—

Mr. Madoka.

About the details of the bridal fair—

Miss Miyako?

Mr. Keiichirou!

Will you listen to this?

To what, may I ask?

My father does not think about my feelings one bit!

What's she talking about?

Well, she's my—

Mr. Madoka, you do not intend to marry me either, do you?

I think you're getting the wrong idea, Chihiro.

Chihiro?

Then you're Ms. Chiyo's son?

I apologize for not introducing myself sooner.

My name is Ootori Miyako.

Grandfather Takatori was good friends with the last head of the Ootori family...

...so it's like we've been stuck with each other.

That's not true.

Um, I'm Komiya Chihiro.

Nice to meet you, Chihiro.

By the way, why are you wearing such a charming outfit?

Wait... Why am I wearing clothes like this again?

Chihiro...

That's strange...

That's because Chihiro works as a housekeeper here!

Oh my, but he's still a child.

Why?

That's because...

This will be your home starting today!

Come, be spoiled as much as you want!

No, I cannot just be in your debt!

Please allow me to work, as well!

Oh, Chihiro!

Uncle Madoka!

Uncle Madoka! You're wonderful!

Oh my, how admirable!

Ugh, I don't want to deal with these people anymore...

How extraordinary.

Chihiro's already independent!

Compared to him, I'm...

That's true.

Keiichirou also relies on Chihiro a lot, too, right?

Right?

Yes, of course.

I cannot continue like this.

In order to get Father to recognize me,

I must become a dependable person.

I will show him I can become independent, too!

Just like Chihiro.

Therefore...

...I am counting on your guidance, Teacher!

Huh?

Now, what shall we begin with, Teacher?

Do your best, Chi!

You be quiet.

Then, let's start with cleaning.

Please take those stairs.

Yes!

Sweep. Sweep. Sweep.

Start from the top...

Wring the water out of the mop first!

Y-Yes!

Don't wipe the windows with a dust cloth!

I-I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

Watch your step!

Where's the dust cloth?

Oh, be careful!

They're so lively.

Are you hurt?

No.

I'm no good, am I?

Miss Miyako.

Are you all right?

Mr. Keiichirou!

Yes, I'm fine!

I will see this through to the end!

I-Is that right?

Well, I'll get going now.

Good work today.

Have a nice evening, Mr. Keiichirou!

Now, what's next, Teacher?

You're so easy to read...

I was thinking about making dinner soon...

Very well, sir!

Wow...

At first, I only knew how to bake sweets, but I practiced so that I could cook meals, as well.

I see.

Then, can I leave the cooking to you?

Yes!

Wow, did you make all this Miyako?

Yum, it's delicious!

Thank you very much!

By the way, where's Chihiro?

Oh, right...

He said he was full from tasting the food, so he would eat later...

By the way, I'm the one who taught her how to bake.

Is that right?!

Shall I help?

No, it's fine, it'll be faster if I do it myself.

In fact, make sure you don't get in my way.

Okay...

Um, I will clean, as well!

He said class is over for today.

See you tomorrow.

Yep.

I worked a little too hard.

You'll catch a cold.

Chihiro...

You were working until this late?

O-Oh, uh...

I got a little carried away...

I'm sorry.

I have caused you only trouble.

Do you suppose I should do what Father says after all?

You know...

...because of an agreement between our families, I am to marry Mr. Madoka when I turn sixteen.

Mr. Madoka is a wonderful person.

But...

...when I said I at least wanted to choose who to marry myself, I was called selfish.

That's not selfish!

Chi... hi... ro!

You're being forced to marry that?

Why are you being punished like that?

Chihiro, you're so kind!

Anyway, you like Keiichirou, don't you?

How did you know?!

"How"?

Is this what it means to have hidden love show on your face?

You were hiding it?

You were doing the housework training because you wanted Keiichirou to see it, right?

Th-That's... true... but...

I made so many mistakes...

If I continue to act selfishly and end up causing even Mr. Keiichirou trouble, then I...

"You can't betray yourself.

In order to live, compromise is necessary...

...but don't do anything that goes against your heart." My mom said that.

If you give up from the start, then you can't even win what you have a chance of winning.

But I can't do anything.

You made a proper dinner.

And it was delicious.

All that's left is for you to learn how to clean as you cook, and it'll be perfect.

Chihiro...

You're right.

I can't give up on myself, can I?

Yeah.

Yes.

It looks like things will be fine now.

Please come pick her up tomorrow.

Okay, and turn!

Oh, you're so cute!

From now on, please wear that and do your best.

Thank you very much, Mr. Madoka!

He makes things like that really fast, huh?

Oh, I'll get it.

I also made these!

Miyako cookies and Keiichirou cookies!

Wow, they're lovely!

Right?

Don't tell me you left the kitchen a mess again?!

Well, you know, I only spilled a little flour...

What do you mean, "a little"?!

I just cleaned it!

I'm sorry!

Chihiro, calm down!

I don't know what to do about Miyako.

She is causing you problems, as well, isn't she?

Chi, stop it!

Miyako, I've come for—

Father?

Wh-What is this...?

What is the meaning of this, Madoka?

I like this kind of thing.

What about it?

W-We're going home, Miyako!

Wait, Father... Why...?

Madoka, it appears I misjudged you.

I am calling off your engagement to Miyako!