Shounen Maid

Pink or blue...

Pink or blue...

Chi, which do you think is better, pink or blue?

Yellow.

Yellow...

Yellow, huh...?

Yellow... yellow...?

What was that just now?

Oh, don't worry about it.

Looks like he's kinda busy right now.

You messed up in the middle of the calculations here.

Man, you're too used to this.

What outfit is Madoka making right now?

More idol clothes?

No. Wedding dresses, he said.

Yellow...

Morning, Keiichirou!

Good morning.

Madoka seems to be busier than usual.

Yes, spring is like this every year.

This year, one problem came up after another...

I got fatter!

I got too skinny!

We moved the ceremony up!

Someone else's dress is the same color as mine!

It's worse than usual this year.

I see...

Oh, you're awake? Want something to eat?

Yeah, I think I'll go with pink after all.

I see.

Maybe it'll be easier for him to eat if I make him a bento.

Sorry to cause you trouble, Chihiro.

It's fine! I'm used to it already.

All right.

Chi!

Thanks for the bento.

You can leave it there.

Do you think you'll be able to eat dinner?

I just ate, so I probably don't need it. Sorry.

Then I'll make you a midnight snack— eat that when you get hungry.

Okay, thanks!

Well, he is eating, so it's fine, right...?

Do your best.

Hello.

Um, hello...

Your hair's sticking up.

Huh? Who is she?

I feel like I've seen her before...

Madoka... Madoka!

Hm?

Oh, morning.

If you're going to sleep, you should sleep in your bed!

But if I slept in bed, I'd fall asleep.

Then sleep!

It's already morning?

Hm?

You're a little hot.

Really? I feel all right, though.

But...

I'm fine, I'm fine! Oh, thanks for the bento!

Now, let's do this!

You're not fine.

Are these cooling sheets okay?

Should I buy some medicine, too?

But it doesn't seem like his head's hurting...

Maybe a nutritional drink is better.

I wonder which one's good?

Oh, Chihiro, are you tired?

Huh?

Maybe I should make food that's easy to digest...

...like rice gruel or udon...

But they won't be good if they sit for too long...

I need to make sure he eats, at least.

It's my first time dealing with a fever...

Look.

Look at that. See? Look, look.

Um...

Oh, Chihiro. Hello.

H-Hello...

You always see the strangest sides of me.

I just can't play it cool around you...

That cat ran away from you before, too, didn't it?

Yes, it's not a friendly cat.

You're on an errand today, too, Chihiro?

Yes, Madoka has a fever.

Those two have never had a good relationship.

Oh. Is that child still that way?

I thought maybe he had gotten his act together a little.

When the seasons changed, he always got sick.

He causes trouble for you, too, doesn't he?

Huh...?

I'm fine.

Hm?

N-No, he's not always sick in bed like that.

He just happened to be especially busy...

Is that right?

The skies look like they will open up any minute.

Go on home before it starts raining.

Yes, ma'am.

Um...

What is it?

Oh, nothing.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Chihiro.

I couldn't ask her, could I?

"Do you not get along with Madoka?"

Or "How do you really feel about Mom?"

Or "What should I call you?"

Welcome back, Chihiro.

Keiichirou, want some help?

No, this is the last of it.

It looks like it's about to rain, so take an umbrella!

Here.

Thank you. Sorry I'm in such a hurry.

Have a safe trip.

Keiichirou looks busy, too.

Huh?

Madoka, here.

Chi, welcome back.

A letter?

Yeah.

Someone whose dress I made sent me pictures from her wedding.

Oh?

That's pretty.

Chi, have you ever seen a wedding?

Huh? No...

The real thing is even prettier.

It's like the whole thing is backlit with a happy aura.

Huh...

I think it's the day girls can be the prettiest they'll ever be.

That's why...

...the girls are really picky about everything.

S-Seems tough.

Yeah, well.

But it makes me want to make their wishes reality.

Thank you, Mr. Madoka!

Thanks, Maddy!

Thank you very much!

Madoka, let me see your forehead.

Also, here! Fever medicine!

If your fever gets too bad, take this. And...

A nutritional drink!

Huh?

I don't like depending on stuff like this,

but if you don't have an appetite, at least drink this!

There's gelatin and pudding in the fridge,

and if you want something hot, I'll make it!

You can talk cool, but it's no good if you get a fever!

It's fine to do your best at work, but make sure you take care of yourself, too!

What do you say?

R-Right...

Even if I'm asleep, you can wake me up!

Okay...

All right!

I'll do my best.

Hey, wanna play video games at my house today?

Sorry, I have to go home.

Madoka's still busy?

Yeah.

Well, see you tomorrow!

'Kay.

Do your best!

Bye-bye!

Whoa!

Whoops, excuse me, Chihiro.

Is there still more stuff?

I'll help you.

Thank you.

Oof. Hup.

Hup. Hup. Oof.

Oh, that's a little heavy, so please be careful.

Oh, okay!

Keiichirou! Your jacket! Your jacket!

Oh, thank you.

Have a safe trip!

Madoka! A-Are you all right?!

Chi...

Praise me!

Are you done?!

Yup. As long as there's nothing else...

Yay!