Just being your normal, gentle self is enough. There's no need to be respectful, nor is there a need to feel inferior.
Mai's eyes widened slightly as she sensed the meaning behind his words.
It was also at this moment that she realized that she had unknowingly begun to feel inferior.
She could tell that he was special, and she began to view him in a special light.
He sensed this.
He didn't care about his own talent or anything like that; he cared more about her changes.
'Honestly …'
Mai felt a warm feeling welling up in her heart and felt rather helpless.
'You're … way too good at attracting girls, Junior.'
A moment of silence fell between them.
Seiji stood up and stretched lazily.
"I didn't expect it to last until morning. I'm feeling a little hungry.
Although I'm embarrassed, Senpai, when can we have breakfast? "
Mai smiled at the handsome boy scratching his face; it was her usual gentle smile.
"I took care of a certain someone for the entire night, and I'm tired. I want to rest, so I won't be making breakfast."
"Er …"
"But if a certain someone is willing to do something for me, I'll do it."
"What is it?"
"Sign the marriage application."
"… Huh?" Seiji was rather astonished.
What did he just hear!?
"Pfft."
Mai chuckled. "I was just joking."
She felt her mood lighten up when she saw his foolish expression.
"I just wanted to say that the only man who could make me work so hard for an entire night and still have me prepare breakfast for him would be my husband."
She turned away from him.
"You're not, so I won't make breakfast for you, that's all."
"Oh …" Seiji responded in a daze.
"What 'oh'? Shouldn't you be retorting now?" Mai suddenly turned around with a sly smile.
"You don't have enough retorting ability, idiot Junior!"
Seiji was rendered speechless.
He stared blankly at the figure of the maid as she walked out of the room before he came back to his senses and smiled bitterly.
"Isn't her counterattack a little too vicious?" He sighed helplessly.
Then, he followed her out.
Mai Houjou did as she said; if she didn't prepare breakfast, she wouldn't prepare breakfast.
But breakfast was still necessary, so she instructed Seiji to prepare it.
Heeding the maid's instructions, the young tenant busied himself in the kitchen … he felt that something was wrong.
Forget it. As a temporary guest, it was only right for him to help out. Furthermore, he had taken care of me for an entire night last night. It was only reasonable for me to do something to repay him.
Seiji was not very adept at cooking, but it could be considered appropriate.
It was impossible for him to cook at the level of a professional maid, so he mainly heated up some of the leftovers from last night and made a few simple side dishes. It was enough for breakfast.
When he brought the dishes out to the dining room, he saw that Mai was already sitting at the table, waiting for him.
The roles of the two were reversed perfectly.
At this time, Seiji also thought that it should be only him, Little Shi, and Yayi eating breakfast this morning. Otherwise, the maidservant would not let him, a guest, cook.
What a beautiful scam.
Seiji smiled and imitated the maid's usual behavior as he placed the breakfast on the table.
"Please enjoy your meal, Houjou-san." Seiji took a step back and bowed slightly after he finished setting the table.
Mai also acted as if she was putting on airs and nodded slightly at him.
Then, she began eating.
"Hmm … I guess it's passable for a single boy living by himself."
"Is that a compliment?"
"Yes."
"But why do I feel like I've been dealt a subtle blow as a single dog?"
"Eh, is that so? I'm sorry, but as compensation, do you want Senpai to help you get rid of your single life? "Mai smiled gently.
Seiji decisively retreated in defeat.
Didn't he ask for "normal treatment" just now? There was no mistake, was there? But why did he feel like this maid's attitude had changed in a strange direction!?
"I'll go call Little Shi over for breakfast." He left reasonably.
Mai rubbed her chest as she watched him leave.
Her heart was beating rather quickly.
It was a little … too much. She could only smile wryly in her heart as she did her best to suppress the restlessness in her chest.
On the way to Shika Kagura's room, Seiji's cell phone rang.
He took out his cell phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar number.
He furrowed his eyebrows slightly and looked at his cell phone for a while before answering.
"Hello, who's this?"
"Are you Harano Seigo … Haruta Seiji?" A dark male voice spoke from the other end of the cell phone.
"I am. Who are you? "Seiji stopped in his tracks.
"My name is … Okubo Yoshiaki," the male voice said.
Seiji narrowed his eyes slightly.
Okubo Yoshiaki … Wanhua Summer Night's opponent in the duel, and Shika Kagura's temporary contractor.
"Wanhua Summer Night probably didn't tell you that I'm …"
"I know who you are; she told me everything … the former 'child prodigy,' right?"
The other end of the cell phone fell silent for a moment.
"She did tell me … what a despicable woman."
Okubo Yoshiaki seemed to be doing his best to remain calm, but his tone became even darker, betraying his hatred for Seiji.
"Despicable?"
"She's always belittling her opponent and showing off her despicable victories. She's always been like that."
"I feel like she's only telling me the truth."
"That's not the truth! You've been tricked by her! Everyone has been tricked by her!! "Okubo Yoshiaki's tone rose sharply.
"I should have been the winner of the duel two years ago! She used despicable means to snatch the victory! "
"Despicable methods?" Seiji remained calm.
"That's right … the duel was supposed to be one-on-one, but she borrowed someone else's power and did it secretly."
"There were referees at the scene, right?"
"Referees … those two old men were both biased towards her! They pretended not to notice anything! I noticed it later and complained to them, but not only did they ignore me! They even viciously mocked me!! "
His anger and hatred seemed to be transmitted to him through the cell phone.
Seiji moved his cell phone further away from him.
"Why? Do you always call out her elders when you ask them to be witnesses? "
"One of them is from the Okubo family, but he secretly hates me because I once defeated his grandson … I only found out afterwards."
"Oh …"
"Do you understand now? Everyone was tricked by her! Including you! Haruta Seiji!! "Okubo said coldly.
"I don't know what kind of words she used to draw you to her side, but I know that she's an evil woman who's full of schemes! She only got close to you because you're of use to her! "
"Please enlighten me." Seiji remained calm.
"You're a member of the Haruta family, and even though you've been exiled, you're still a member of that family … If something happens to you, the Haruta family won't just sit by and watch!
That's exactly why that woman dragged you to her territory and used you as a human shield!
Don't be fooled by her flowery words! And don't get caught up in the insignificant benefits she's giving you! Don't even think that she's interested in you!!
I dare say that she's never even allowed you to touch a single finger of hers, am I right!? She's only tempting you, toying with you, and making you stay by her side so that she can use you as a human shield when she wants to!! "
Okubo's words were resolute and resolute.
"I know that these words are cruel to you, but they're the truth! So wake up, Haruta Seiji, and don't be fooled by that evil woman who only looks good on the outside! "
"Oh … then what do you think I should do?" Seiji sounded a little confused.
"Help me! Help me defeat her and bring justice to justice!! "Okubo said in a serious tone.
"As long as I defeat her, I'll be able to reclaim the dignity that I deserve, make her lose everything she's obtained through her despicable schemes, and let everyone see her true face!
You'll become a hero, Haruta Seiji! I'll thank you in front of everyone, and give you my glory! Of course, there'll be practical benefits as well — money or women — whatever you want, I can satisfy you!
I can even help you return to your family! As long as I prove myself and reclaim my dignity and glory, my family will listen to me! When that happens, I'll ask my family to put in a good word for you, and the Haruta family will consider accepting you back. "
"Hmm … that sounds pretty good." Okubo's voice seemed a little moved.
"I'm sincere, Haruta Seiji … Haruta-kun. As long as you help me, I'll help you as well. I'm different from that evil woman who only wants to use you — I'll generously repay those who help me. "
Okubo's tone became slightly more spirited as he felt that he was about to succeed.
"What you're saying is quite attractive." Okubo's voice seemed even more moved.
But in actuality, Seiji's expression didn't change at all. He remained calm and indifferent, and not even his eyebrows twitched.
"I think it's worth considering … but before that, can I ask you a few questions?"
Okubo fell silent for a moment.
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