Togawa Sakiko curled up in the corner of a dimly lit room. The cold blue glow of her phone screen illuminated her haggard, unwilling face.
This world had long since fallen under the control of mysterious girls like Miku Izayoi, Kiki, and Eden. They were like gods, capable of easily reshaping the world and destroying humanity.
The news of the Toyokawa Group's bankruptcy struck like a massive boulder, overturning Togawa Sakiko's life completely.
Her gaze fell upon that fatal task:
[Conquer Kiki. This is a Honkai lifeform from another universe. Use your charm to conquer her.]
[Reward: Unknown]
The Toyokawa Group's bankruptcy was definitely related to this woman.
She opened her chat with Chihaya Anon.
"Anon, is Lady Kiki with you?"
After sending the message, she stared at the screen without blinking. Her heart pounded wildly, as if it might burst out of her chest.
After a long while, Chihaya Anon's reply finally came:
"Saki, are you looking for her because of the Toyokawa Group?"
Togawa Sakiko replied immediately:
"Yes. I have to talk to her."
Soon, Chihaya Anon sent an address.
When she saw the all-too-familiar Toyokawa residence address, a surge of anger shot straight to her head.
What did I even do to offend you?!
How can someone be this awful?!
All I did was reject you once!
She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
After taking a taxi back to the Toyokawa residence, the moment she stepped into the living room, she saw Kiki and Chihaya Anon sitting on the sofa. Kiki lounged lazily against it, while Chihaya Anon looked worried.
Togawa Sakiko felt her heart tighten abruptly. Her hands and feet turned cold, and anxiety flooded over her like a rising tide.
But thinking of her current desperate situation, she forced herself to remain composed and walked toward them step by step.
"Greetings, Lady Kiki," Togawa Sakiko said with a slight bow. Her voice tried to remain steady, but the faint tremor at the end betrayed her unease.
Kiki slowly lifted her eyelids, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes. "What are you here for?"
Under Kiki's seemingly all-seeing gaze, Togawa Sakiko felt as though a massive weight was pressing down on her chest. She bent slightly and said, "Lady Kiki, I offended you before. I hope you can give me a chance to make amends."
Kiki gave a soft hum, a faint smile lingering at the corner of her lips. "And how do you plan to make amends?"
"What do I need to do for you to forgive me? As long as it's something I can do, I'm willing to do anything."
Togawa Sakiko's voice trembled slightly with emotion.
Kiki's smile deepened. "Anything, really?"
Togawa Sakiko nodded without hesitation.
"Then from today onward, stay by my side and serve as my maid," Kiki said, her tone laced with teasing.
"A maid?"
Togawa Sakiko froze instantly.
"What, unwilling?" Kiki narrowed her eyes.
"N-No... To become your maid, Lady Kiki, is my honor," Togawa Sakiko said quickly.
Beside them, Chihaya Anon looked at Togawa Sakiko, who was about to fall from a noble lady to a maid, and couldn't help whispering to Kiki, "Isn't this a bit too much?"
Kiki glanced at her and smiled. "Too much? You don't understand her. She's like rice cake—the more you pound it, the softer and stickier it becomes."
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Chihaya Anon was confused.
You're the one who needs pounding the most, you rice cake! Togawa Sakiko cursed inwardly.
And just like that, Togawa Sakiko's life as a maid began.
...
Academy City.
At first, Elysia had been full of anticipation for her new life. But as the days passed, she began to notice something unusual.
Recently, whenever she looked at Raiden Mei, she felt that Mei's temperament had become increasingly charming and mature.
Every casual movement, every subtle expression, carried a unique allure—like those girls who had been nourished by Honkai energy, radiating an indescribable charm.
Elysia tilted her head, her face full of confusion.
What exactly is going on?
A thought suddenly flashed through her mind, and her eyes widened.
Could it be...
An ambiguous, imagination-stirring scene appeared in her mind. Her heart began pounding wildly, the sound echoing clearly in the quiet room. Her face instantly flushed red like a ripe apple, even the tips of her ears turning pink.
"Elysia! What kind of nonsense are you thinking about?!"
She snapped back to her senses and smacked her head hard, trying to drive away the absurd thought.
"How could Mei possibly be that kind of person?! Absolutely impossible!"
She scolded herself while hitting her head several more times, muttering in frustration, "Elysia, you're such an idiot!"
In Elysia's heart, Mei had always been gentle, kind, and upright. She simply couldn't believe Mei would have any improper relationship with someone else.
But when she thought about women who acted casually, her thoughts drifted uncontrollably toward her own mother.
It had been some time since she moved out.
I wonder what Mother is doing now...
Elysia took the initiative to contact Kiki.
"My dear daughter, what made you think of contacting me?"
Kiki's figure appeared on the communication screen.
"Mother, I need to tell you something. I think Mei has someone else outside."
"Hmm, is that so?" Kiki responded calmly, as if she didn't care at all.
Elysia said anxiously, "Mother, please help me! If Mei gets taken away by someone else, what am I supposed to do..."