Miss Heir wasn't very kind to me.

Chapter 15 15. "A Must-Try Maid Cafe"

Freshly baked pancakes were placed on the table. Masumi, Rin, and Asami sat around the plate and held out their knives and forks.

The surface of the evenly heated round pancake was very beautiful. Masumi cut a bite-sized piece with a knife, picked it up with a fork, and put it into his mouth.

It's soft and fluffy, and the taste of maple syrup spreads in your mouth.

"Hmm, not bad." Masumi commented, "This is my first time eating something like this."

"Eh? No way, this is Masumi-kun's first time?"

"After all, it would be weird for a guy to go into a dessert shop and eat pancakes alone."

"Aren't all the guys in bands promiscuous scumbags with tons of girlfriends? Just find a girl to eat with." Mami had a teasing smile on her face.

"You are prejudiced against the band."

Although a considerable number of the musicians at the top of rock music are indeed bad people, their fame in turn deepens the public's stereotype.

But a lead singer of an underground band like Masumi, who is not even on the 18th line, has no chance to make mistakes. Even the underground idols who perform in compilation shows look down on him. Thinking of this, he immediately wanted to clear his name.

"I'm so disappointed, Masumi-kun." Asami said bitterly, "I thought you were the same as me, the type who didn't care about what others thought."

The topic was getting more and more off track, but fortunately Rin's comment brought it back on track.

"Hmm... isn't that a bit too sweet?"

"Hmm? Is the sugar ratio wrong?" Mami curiously picked up a piece and put it in her mouth. "The sweetness is okay, right?"

"Maybe it's because I rarely eat sweets."

Unlike many girls of her age, Rinone doesn’t like sweets. Her highest praise for desserts is “not too sweet”.

"But the pancakes weren't very successful this time."

Asami concluded the attempt.

"Compared to those professional dessert shops, this is probably only at the level of a high school student's home economics class," she sighed.

Masumi: "Is it that exaggerated?"

"Absolutely."

Mami stroked her chin and fell into deep thought, her delicate eyelashes trembling slightly, as if she remembered something, and then she let out an "ah".

"By the way, I know a shop that serves delicious desserts. Why don't I take you there to experience what a truly delicious pancake tastes like?"

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Kuon Mirai came home even later today than yesterday. It seems that regular exams are really stressful. Masumi was not an excellent student in school, so he can't understand this feeling.

After having dinner together, Rin, Asami and Masumi all ate less than usual, leaving room for dessert.

"We're going to get some pancakes later. Come join us, little Mirai."

Asami extended an invitation to the girl.

"Eh? Sorry... Mami-san, I still have homework to finish."

This was a common excuse used by students, but Mami didn't buy it at all.

"Don't give me that. Xiao Weilai finishes his homework in the library every day before returning to the store, right?"

"It's important to balance work and rest. Go ahead."

Asami acted as if she was determined to keep pestering the girl, rubbing her long hair against her shoulders.

In the end, Jiuyuan Mirai still gave in. In fact, she didn't have the courage to refuse a second time. There was nothing she could do because her personality was so cowardly.

"I see."

As if satisfied with her obedience, Asami narrowed her eyes and smiled.

We took the train to the store that Mami mentioned. When we arrived at the station, it was already past rush hour and there were not many people on the platform.

The shop is located on Sannomiya Central Shopping Street, a bustling shopping district in Kobe, not far from Motomachi Shopping Street. As the gateway to the western seas, Hyōgo-no-Tsu, Kobe is one of the earliest established cities. Western culture made a gentle landing in this port between the mountains and the sea, and after being assimilated by Japanese culture, it fostered a unique romantic atmosphere. Compared to the neighboring Keihan region, Kobe retains many exquisite European-style buildings.

It was seven in the evening, and there was a huge crowd in front of Sannomiya Station.

Although it can't be compared with the flow of people in Tokyo, it doesn't make any difference to Masumi who doesn't like going out to shopping streets.

A variety of restaurants, shops and amusement facilities are lined up on both sides of the street.

The streets are starting to get lively at night. In addition to locals, there are also many tourists from other places and even foreign countries.

As a Kobe native, Masumi is incredibly familiar with this area. On weekday evenings, it's common to see middle school students strolling around after school. During Golden Week in May, the area is likely to be even more crowded.

However, although it is a familiar route, this is the first time I have traveled with three girls I just met, especially since they are all young and beautiful.

First of all, there is Asami Seno. Her height is too eye-catching for girls from the island country, and the seasons she lives in are also different from others.

The white strapless top perfectly outlined her body curves, and she wore very short denim shorts, exposing her long, white legs to the air. Her long hair was combed smooth and soft, not at all unruly.

She is tall and plump, and with every step she takes, her white sneakers make a crisp and cool sound. She is as confident as a photo idol from the bubble era.

Kamishiro Rin'in wore a black shawl and a navy blue dress, which was a nondescript outfit, but her shoulders and waist were very slender, showing a full chest contour, delicate features, and a cool temperament that exuded a unique appeal.

As for the distant future, Qiaoqiao's delicate jawline is soft, and although she still retains some childishness, she is indeed moving closer to the adult world. Compared with the two girls with strong aura, her charming girlish feeling is more likely to arouse boys' desire to protect her.

Walking with the three of them, Masumi felt uncomfortable with the occasional glances from the street.

"Masumi-kun, are you feeling very proud right now?"

Asami suddenly moved her face closer to Masumi, and her low voice carried a hint of mischief.

"Walking with three beauties, you look like a harem king, right? You better keep your mouth shut."

"Quite the opposite," Masumi answered truthfully.

The boys who looked at him probably all had a feeling of "Why? What's so good about this guy with dead eyes?"

Masumi is still very concerned about other people's gazes. During high school, every time he took a test, he couldn't write a single word as long as the teacher stared at him.

"Where is the store you're talking about?"

Seeing Asami stopping and lingering in front of some stores from time to time, Masumi hurriedly urged her to get back to the topic. It was said that girls shopping is like boys playing games. Before completing the main quest, they will complete all the side quests.

There are so many "side quests" on Sannomiya Central Street, and it is not easy to clear them all.

Let’s push the main storyline as soon as possible.

"It's almost there, it's right in front."

The four of them stopped in front of a coffee shop.

"Is this the place with delicious desserts you mentioned?"

Masumi looked suspiciously at the shiny sign in front of the shop that read "Maid Cafe, Welcome Home, Master."

At the door, a young girl wearing a maid outfit and a cat-ear hairband was soliciting customers.

Seeing Masumi and his group stopped at the door, her eyes lit up and she greeted them warmly.

"Welcome, please come into the store and take a look."

"Yes, this is it."

Mami patted her chest confidently.

"I guarantee with my character that the desserts in this shop will never disappoint you."

After she finished speaking, she turned around and looked at Masumi, Rinne, and Kuon Mirai, who all had serious expressions and seemed to be retreating. "Don't just stand there. Come in."

"A maid cafe is a sacred place that you must visit."

At Asami's urging, Masumi walked into the maid cafe somewhat reluctantly.

(End of this chapter)