Subaru slowly opened her eyes, and sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating her face.
Today was her third day at the mansion.
The girl rubbed her sleepy eyes, stretched, and then sat up from the bed.
She quickly made her bed, started cleaning her room, then washed up and changed into that cute maid outfit.
Standing in front of the mirror, Subaru vigorously patted her cheeks, a confident smile playing on her lips.
“Alright, today is the second day of work, and also the second day of the ‘Heart-Stealing Plan’!
Carlisle, just you wait.
I will definitely make you notice me!”
After declaring her intentions, Subaru walked out of the room with high spirits.
The corridor was empty; Rem and Ram seemed to be absent, but she didn’t mind.
After familiarizing herself with the work yesterday, she had already grasped the basic workflow of maid duties, and it was well known that her domestic science grades in school had always been among the best since she was a child.
She skillfully found the utility room, took out a broom, and began to clean the mansion.
After working for a while, just as she was focused on cleaning the floor, a cheerful voice came from behind her.
“Yo, good morning, Subaru~ You’re really diligent.
As expected, I knew you could perfectly handle this job.”
Subaru turned her head and saw Roswaal smiling at her.
She responded with high spirits, “Oh!
Good morning, Lady Roswaal.”
Roswaal didn’t mind the strange title and started chatting with Subaru.
“It’s so good to see you so happy here~” Roswaal’s voice carried a hint of relief.
“How are you getting along with Rem and Ram?”
Subaru thought for a moment and replied, “Hmm…
Senior Ram’s words are quite sharp, but she’s still relatively easy to get along with.
Rem-senpai isn’t usually so sharp-tongued, but I always feel a sense of detachment from her toward everyone except her sister.”
“Is that so…” Roswaal sighed softly.
“Regarding their somewhat harsh words, I hope you can forgive those two children.
They don’t actually mean any harm.
As for Rem’s issue, something happened in her past.
Please don’t mind it.”
“President is really gentle,” Subaru smiled.
“It would be even better if you had given me some psychological preparation when I had to wear the maid outfit.”
“Don’t say that.” Roswaal winked, her tone carrying a hint of playfulness.
“You look quite good in that outfit.”
Hearing this, Subaru’s face flushed slightly, and the image of Carlisle praising her as “very beautiful” yesterday involuntarily popped into her mind.
She couldn’t help but ask, “That’s true…
Does Carlisle like this kind of outfit?”
Just then, Subaru’s gaze swept to the clock on the wall, and she suddenly realized it was almost breakfast time.
She quickly said, “It’s almost breakfast time.
I’m going to get busy, so I won’t disturb you.”
Roswaal smiled and nodded.
“Go ahead.
Good luck~”
After thanking Roswaal, Subaru hurried toward the kitchen, filled with motivation.
“Rem-senpai, I’m ready…”
Subaru pushed open the door, and before she could finish her sentence, she was stunned by the sight before her.
The room was filled with towering bookshelves, stacked with heavy books, and the air carried a faint scent of ink and paper.
She paused for a moment, then backed out of the door, looking up to confirm the room’s location—that’s right, this should be the kitchen.
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A cold voice came from inside the room, and Subaru finally came to her senses, cautiously walking into the room.
She looked around, her heart full of questions.
“Is this a library?
No, it seems more appropriate to call it a book vault.”
In the center of the room sat a small figure, none other than Beatrice, whom she had met yesterday.
She was holding a heavy book and asked, “So, do you need Betty for something?”
“Um, excuse me, where is the kitchen?
This room…
should be the kitchen, right?” Subaru asked somewhat awkwardly, her voice filled with uncertainty.
Beatrice’s tone carried a hint of impatience.
“If you’re looking for the kitchen, go out and open the door again.
That’s all.”
“Huh?” Subaru was stunned for a moment, clearly not understanding her meaning.
“Since you know the way, hurry up and leave.
Don’t disturb Betty here.” Beatrice’s voice was icy, as if she didn’t want to say another word.
“Oh, is this perhaps some kind of magic?” Subaru asked curiously, her eyes sparkling with a desire for knowledge.
“Betty doesn’t want to explain such troublesome things.
Hurry up and leave.
Do you want Betty to rudely throw you out?” Beatrice looked up, her eyes carrying a hint of warning.
“Sorry, please, absolutely not.
Um…
thank you, Lady Beatrice.”
She quickly walked toward the door, her hand on the doorknob.
Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly looked back.
The moment the door closed, Subaru caught a glimpse of loneliness and disappointment flashing across Beatrice’s face.
In that instant, Subaru’s heart trembled slightly.
She stood outside the door, holding the doorknob, a complex emotion welling up in her heart.
“Is Beatrice…
lonely?”
Before Subaru could collect her thoughts, a clear, cold voice came from behind her, interrupting her contemplation.
“Hey, Barusu, what are you doing standing at the door?
Get in there and help, otherwise Ram will have to take a very close look at this month’s salary evaluation.”
Subaru was startled and quickly turned around, seeing Ram standing with her arms crossed, looking at her with a cold expression.
“Please be merciful.
I will work hard!” Subaru quickly waved her hands, her face filled with panic.
Although she was still worried about Beatrice’s mental state, it was clear that securing her salary was more important at the moment.
She took a deep breath and pushed open the door again.
This time, the scene inside the room had completely changed—the familiar kitchen appeared before her, and Rem was busy inside, skillfully handling ingredients.
“Sorry, I’m late.” Subaru apologized while quickly joining the work.
She picked up tools and began to assist Rem.
The two worked together in perfect harmony, and soon the breakfast preparations were complete.
Then, Subaru immediately began to process the ingredients for lunch.
Amidst the busyness, Subaru couldn’t help but secretly observe Rem.
She noticed that Rem’s movements were both swift and precise, as if every cut and every scoop had been precisely calculated.
Subaru couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration.
She’s truly amazing.”
“Barusu is somewhat useful.
She can make Rem’s work a bit easier.” Ram’s voice came from the side, with a hint of faint approval, but more teasing.
“Well, thank you for the compliment.” Subaru smiled helplessly, and having understood Ram’s personality, she no longer bothered to argue with her.
This was Subaru’s plan.
She decided to first work hard here, striving to leave a good impression of diligence on Carlisle.
Then, she would use her free time to pursue him, and at the same time, she also hoped to further improve her domestic skills through this job, laying a foundation for the future.
After all, these were all essential courses for a wife…
After finishing the preparation of lunch ingredients, Subaru finally had a little time to rest.
She wiped the sweat from her forehead, let out a long sigh, and felt much more relaxed.
The hustle and bustle in the kitchen had temporarily subsided, and the air still carried the faint fragrance of ingredients and the lingering warmth of steam.
She picked up her breakfast—simple bread, a fried egg, and a cup of warm milk—and prepared to enjoy it in the lounge.
As a new maid, she was not yet qualified to dine with the masters in the dining room.
The first time she met Roswaal, she noticed that Ram and Rem also did not eat in the dining room, but stood by to serve.
Subaru carried the tray and slowly walked toward the lounge.
The corridor was so quiet that she could hear her own footsteps.
She pushed open the door to the lounge.
The room was empty, with only a simple table and a few chairs.
She slowly sat down on a chair, placed the tray on the table, and gently breathed a sigh of relief.
She picked up the bread, took a bite, and the soft texture made her eyes narrow slightly.
The aroma of the fried egg and the warmth of the milk gave her a sense of satisfaction.
“Although work is tiring, being able to eat such a breakfast is also a kind of happiness, I guess.” Subaru thought silently to herself as she ate.
She looked up at the window.
The sun was bright, and the flowers in the garden swayed gently in the breeze.
She couldn’t help but think of Carlisle, a faint smile appearing on her face.
“Carlisle should be having breakfast too.
I wonder if he likes my cooking?”
Thinking of this, Subaru’s mood became even more cheerful.
She decided to fully enjoy this short break and accumulate energy for the upcoming work.
After finishing her meal, Subaru didn’t rest much and immediately began other tasks in the mansion.
She first picked up a rag and a bucket of water, walked to the floor-to-ceiling windows of the mansion, and carefully wiped each pane of glass.
As she wiped, she paid attention to every stain on the glass until they completely disappeared.
Next, Subaru picked up a mop and began to clean the mansion’s floors.
She vigorously pushed the mop, ensuring that every corner was not missed.
Under her efforts, the floor gradually regained its luster.
Although her arms were a little sore, she did not stop, but instead sped up.
Then, Subaru picked up a duster and began to clean the dust in each room.
She carefully wiped bookshelves, decorations, and furniture, afraid that she might damage these delicate items.
Dust fluttered down under her duster, and the room became spotless.
Finally, Subaru walked into the mansion’s garden and picked up pruning shears.
She carefully trimmed the branches and leaves of each plant, ensuring they looked neat and beautiful.
Well, she was only responsible for cutting off the dead leaves; the requirement for beauty still relied on Rem-senpai first.
This was the first time Subaru had done so much work, and although her body felt tired, her heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.
This satisfaction came from her progress and growth, from the pride of being able to complete these tasks independently.
For Subaru, who used to be a shut-in, this was a brand-new experience, an experience that made her feel fulfilled and happy.
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