Can I Still Be Your Heroine Even Though I'm Your Teacher? - Volume 3 Chapter 5.3

Because You’re the Best 3

“Excuse me, guest, please refrain from conversing here. I kindly ask you to move to a table.”

Akira, with an exaggeratedly polite tone, interrupted and warned Kaguya, who had cut in.

“Ah, you’re still here. Shouldn’t the maid be getting back to work?”

Kaguya ignored Akira’s presence and tried to continue the conversation with me.

“I’ll throw you out!”

“Yuu-kun, this maid is so scaaary. She’s glaring at me so fiercely.”

“Don’t worry about it. That’s Akira’s default look. Plus, it’s part of her maid character.”

“Heh, so the customers who enjoy being glared at are all masochists, huh?”

“Where do you learn such words, my dear sister?”

Those aren’t words a middle schooler should be using.

“Nikki, you should be backing me up!”

Akira complained and left with her tray.

“Kaguya, you’re in the way standing there, so go to the back. Don’t do as you please.”

“Okay!”

Kaguya obediently complied.

“Hey, hey, Nikki. Is that cute girl someone you know?”

One of the boys in the back, with a nervous look, asked on behalf of the others.

Kaguya and I exchanged glances.

“Nice to meet you. My Onii-chan is always in your care. I’m his stepsister, Kaguya. Hello!”

Kaguya greeted them cheerfully.

Her innocent behavior must have a firm grip on their male hearts.

” ” ” ” “Onii-san!!!!!” ” ” ” “

All five of them shouted in unison.

“Who’s your Onii-san!? I don’t recall being anyone’s brother here!”

“Yuu-kun’s friends are so funny,” she said with a chuckle.

” ” ” ” “Best friends forever!!!!!!” ” ” ” “

“Since when?!”

They suddenly put their arms around me, forcibly trying to show off our friendship.

Don’t move around as you please in such a cramped space.

You guys are too easily played by Kaguya.

Such transparent fellows.

“Following Kuhouin-san, to have such a cute little sister too…”

“Nikki, you’re too lucky!”

“oo much of a life winner”

“Introduce us to some girls too!”

“Please let us formally call you Onii-san”

“You guys are noisy! Get back to work! Or else I’ll leave!”

“Manager’s tyranny”

“Abuse of authority”

“Power harassment”

“He’s showing off his sister”

“His sister is genuinely too cute… I like her”

When a bunch of guys make noise, it’s just annoying.

And there’s one who seems to be seriously into it.

“Um, I’m taking the entrance exams for Kiyō High School, so if I pass, please take care of me, Senpai.”

” ” ” ” “With pleasure!!!!!” ” ” ” “

They are so loud. They’re overly excited.

Such unprecedented solidarity is displayed.

With just one girl around, the transformation in their behavior is astonishing.

I disperse the gathered boys and send them back to their respective jobs.

“Oh my, isn’t that cute girl over there Nikki’s stepsister!”

Mayuzumi-san noticed Kaguya’s presence.

“Ah, you’re the person I met in Odaiba, right? Thank you for the dress that time!”

Kaguya is commendable in this respect.

She always makes sure to thank people properly, no matter how much time has passed since she last saw them.

“Wow, you remembered me, I’m so happy!”

Kaguya and Mayuzumi-san hit it off, clapping hands and giggling together.

Strange.

Akira was there too, but why is there such a difference in attitude?

The difference in treatment is too blatant.

“I really liked that dress and wore it a lot in the summer.”

“I knew it would suit you perfectly, little sister. Show me a picture next time.”

“Of course! Your maid outfit is also very lovely, Onee-san.”

“Thank you!”

Both of them are unusually high-spirited.

The closeness they exhibit is surprising as if they have been close friends for years.

“Kaguya, it’s about time you took a seat. It’s my treat today, so feel free to order whatever you like.”

“I love this side of you, Yuu-kun! I’ll take advantage of your kindness without hesitation.”

“Then Ririka will show you the way. Please come this way.”

As Kaguya walked away, the boys from the back approached me sneakily.

“Nishiki, give us your sister’s contact information later.”

“I refuse!”

“You siscon!”

“So what? It’s only natural for an Aniki to protect his cute younger sister.”

I’m too tired to deal with this properly, so I just respond with a defiant attitude.

“Wow, Nishiki, you actually admit you’re a siscon. Gross.”

I get a disdainful look from Akira who happens to pass by.

****

While I’m happy about the popularity of the Animal Maid Cafe, it also brings its share of troubles.

Every time there’s a shift change, we have to reorganize the stable customer service setup.

Not everyone is skilled at serving and attending to customers, and even with practice, it doesn’t mean they can do it perfectly during the real deal.

To fill these gaps, leaders like Mayuzumi-san, myself, and a few others like Akira have stayed behind in the classroom to hold the fort, maintaining the operation of the Animal Maid Cafe thus far.

Despite all the complaints, once the cultural festival started, everyone got seriously into it and enjoyed themselves.

I myself was caught up in the festival high.

But now, I’m reaching my limit.

It’s been as busy as a chain cafe during peak hours, and it just keeps going.

We managed to get through lunchtime, but then teatime was waiting for us.

Customers tired from walking around the festival were looking for a place to sit and rest.

If they’re going to rest, they might as well enjoy the view of cute maids.

As a result of this honest demand, the line continued without a break.

There were also surprisingly many groups of girls visiting, each enjoying the unique Animal Maid characters.

“What’s going on here? It’s even more crowded than when I came in the morning.”

Tenjō-sensei, who came to see the classroom of class 2-C, was surprised by the unexpected prosperity of the festival and our exhausted state.

“Ah, Rei-chan. I’m glad I caught you before leaving! You see, Yuu-kun and the others seem to be having a tough time.”

It was only natural for Kaguya, who had been in the classroom the whole time, to be worried.

Sensei took the main members to the baggage area to grasp the situation.

“We just can’t seem to solve the chronic shortage of hands…”

I finally admit defeat.

I had braced myself for it, but as expected, there was no chance for a proper break. I was on my feet the whole time, only managing to nibble on a cookie when I had a spare moment.

At this rate, it would be difficult to enjoy the festival as a visitor.