Can't You Skip Dating? / Can't You Just Like the Body?

Hayasaka Ai bit her lower lip and sat back in the bathtub silently.

The water was hot, but her heart was a little cold.

It should have been thought long ago that even if Mr. Ogihara came out late, he also changed other shoes from the shoe cabinet, but how could Nanami not notice anything after living under the same roof for so long.

Is it a trial?No, the attitude should really be just a tangle, not some kind of yin and yang temptation, which is also not in line with Miss Qingshan's character.

Hayasaka Ai once again avoided Nanami's gaze, and asked in as normal a tone as possible: "And then, where do you think Mr. Ogihara went?"

"Miss Hayasaka..."

"It's okay, let's talk, there are indeed some tangled issues at work, but if you are entangled, you may be prone to some mistakes." Hayasaka Ai raised a hand and said, "I will keep it a secret."

This move obviously reshaped the credible impression in Qi Hai's mind, and with it, there is naturally a sense of dependence as a student.

She nodded and said in a low voice, "Mr. Ogihara said that he is also a man with normal physiological needs and occasionally goes out, so I think it should be a place like a custom shop..."

The corners of Hayasaka Ai's mouth twitched very covertly.

If she hadn't firmly believed that Nanami wasn't that kind of person, she almost thought Nanami was scolding her by not being explicit.

But the lady of the lover and the custom shop...

The latter is placed in Neon, which is actually a formal and legal job. From this point of view, a lover who cannot see the light is even worse...

A heavy thought swirled in Hayasaka Ai's heart, and she asked calmly: "There shouldn't be a problem with this, it's better to say that it's strange that there is no sex life."

"Well, that's what I thought too."

"So what are you struggling with?"

"I'm thinking... It's quite cold outside at night, right? To let Mr. Ogihara go out at that time..." Nanhai paused and asked with difficulty, "As a maid, is this a kind of... ... dereliction of duty, poor care of the master?"

Hayasaka Ai choked.

Because she thought of a maid, her first reaction was that what Nanami said made sense.

Then I felt something was wrong.

It wasn't until I thought about it in a normal person's mind that I realized that it was really wrong.

"this problem……"

Hayasaka Ai was lying on the edge of the bathtub, her back turned to Nanami inside the bathtub, and after hesitating for a while, she slowly said: "I think this question depends on the personal relationship between the master and the maid, if you have taken that step, it is indeed An area that . . . should be held accountable for."

Qi Hai sat in the water with his legs in his arms, his red face almost touching the steaming water: "Well, I think so too, but if I really want to do my duty, should I take the initiative to step over, then , which step?"

Saying this, Nanami's voice became even more ashamed: "On the other hand, if I don't want to take that step, doesn't it mean that I don't want to take care of Mr. Ogihara with all my heart..."

Ai Hayasaka turned around and waved her hand to stop Nanami, who was starting to dig into the horns: "Wait! Don't think like that! It's a special thing to become that kind of relationship, and it can't be generalized from the perspective of maid duties!"

"But……"

"Mr. Ogihara didn't ask you for this when he hired you, right? That is to say, this is not your job scope, but an 'extra' thing."

In order to separate it from the feeling, Hayasaka Ai bit the extra two words very hard and clearly.

But this didn't make Qi Hai relieved. After a moment of silence, she asked softly, "Then, what about in the future? Is it enough as long as it stays like this?"

For the word in the future, Hayasaka Ai is a little sensitive.

Because the happiness she feels right now is based on the fact that she doesn't care about the future at all, if she thinks about it in the future, she will feel extremely uneasy in her heart.

The more you like, the more you are afraid. This sentence applies not only before confession, but also in the relationship that has been established. The former is afraid of failure, while the latter is afraid of losing.

But Ai Hayasaka was not confused by this, because she had already struggled constantly, and the result of her struggle was like a moth to a flame, handing over her defenseless heart.

From the beginning, she left no way for herself to retreat, nor a way to move forward, so now, naturally, there is no way to look ahead.

Should it be said to go from one extreme to the other? She should have been a coward and grew up in an environment that required prudence the most, but she made such a careless and reckless decision on important matters in life.

Fortunately, up to now, she has not regretted it, and she has not been able to regret it.

But Nanami is different.

Hayasaka Ai held her forehead, thought for a moment seriously, and then asked cautiously: "What does Miss Aoyama think about the future?"

"I……"

Nanami took a slight breath and said in a very serious manner: "I think, as long as Mr. Ogihara doesn't drive me away, I want to stay."

Before Hayasaka Ai could speak, she continued: "This was not a decision made in a hot mind, but after thinking about it for a long time, not only because of Mr. Ogihara's kindness and care for me, the utilitarian point, but also because of what I have done in my life. A high salary that can't be earned in any job, if I can always have these, no matter what, I have no reason to leave, right?"

"No, it's not that there is no reason to leave, but even if I repay with my life, it's not enough..."

Hayasaka Ai didn't speak, just listened silently, because this is Nanami's own opinion and she doesn't need to say anything.

Qi Hai didn't wait for a response, just took a slow deep breath, and his voice became firmer.

"So I think, at least within the scope of my ability, I have to do my best to repay, right? Although that kind of... does have a very special meaning, but even if this meaning is counted together, even if I am arrogant general The weight of this meaning is very high, higher than everything Ogihara-san brought me, but since it is a reward, it should be higher, right?"

Having said this, Qi Hai's voice lowered again: "And I'm not that arrogant. I want to value things that are precious to myself, and ask others to value them too..."

Hayasaka Ai's mood is very complicated. After all, when she knew the equivalent value that Ogihara had determined for her to be her lover, she once had the confusion of "how am I so valuable". Although it is different from Nanami's current situation, it is all in Confused about giving, receiving, rewarding, and value.

And he believes that he has received too much from the party, regardless of actual interests, or practical and spiritual support.

With her own lessons learned, it was easier for Hayasaka Ai to help Nanami think about it, and quickly grasped a key issue in the key.

"Before deciding all this, Aoyama-san, you should think about another question first—"

Facing Nanami who wanted to speak, Hayasaka Ai made a downward gesture, stopped her words, and said predictably: "I didn't mean to say that if Mr. Ogihara doesn't want you, will you regret it? , I don't want to ask if you have any plans to 'move up', what I want to ask is - if Mr. Ogihara still wants to go out and find other women, what should you do?"

"Eh? That..."

Judging from Nanami's reaction, she really didn't take this into consideration.

But Nanami didn't fall into any doubts, just thought for a moment, and smiled relievedly: "What does it matter, I'm just Mr. Ogihara's maid, and I just want to be Mr. Ogihara's maid, what I want to do is to do my best. All I can do is to respond to everything Ogihara-san gave me, to be a good Ogihara-san's maid, and nothing else."

This may sound strange and false.

But Hayasaka Ai didn't think it was fake.

The reason why a maid is a maid is not only because of the job content, but also because of her unique perspective, responsibilities, and thinking patterns. In the previous dialogue, Nanami has already used these elements to show that she really stands in the perspective of a maid.

So at this moment, it is not strange to have such an idea, but it is a matter of course.

only……

Hayasaka Ai asked solemnly: "In such a decision, do you really have any other emotions, no other feelings?"

Nanami was stunned, facing Ai Hayasaka's straight gaze without the slightest slant, facing the eyes that seemed to see the bottom of his heart in his own eyes, after a moment of staring at each other, he smiled slightly.

"Um... Miss Hayasaka is right, as expected... a little..."

Hayasaka Ai didn't speak, and waited for Nanami's follow-up. Even such a thing can tell the result by herself, and the rest is probably not a problem.

Sure enough, after a long silence, Nanami raised her head and met Hayasaka Ai's gaze again.

"But in life, not everything will go well, right? I've already gained a lot. Although it doesn't mean that I don't pursue more qualifications, it's a bit too greedy to be satisfied with everything."

Having said that, Qi Hai's expression became relaxed again, and said with a smile: "And my life is not completely focused on personal feelings, there are many other things I want to pursue, in addition to continuing to challenge the voice actors. Outside the road, I also applied with Mr. Ogihara. I want to do volunteer work often, do a good job in supporting the welfare institution, and I also want to read more books, learn more things, and be an excellent maid like Miss Hayasaka. Oh, and my own studies, I will soon enter the third year of high school, and I am already facing the matter of further education."

"There are so many things I want to do, each of which is meaningful, and each is worthy of my full effort. In comparison, a perfect relationship that satisfies me is not so important. "

After a short pause, Nanami scratched her hair in distress, and complained a little: "Ah, I was led astray by Miss Hayasaka, I was just trying to fulfill the duties of a maid, why did I think about it so much? ."

Hayasaka smiled and accepted the complaint: "Think more now, and you won't regret it later."

"I won't regret it. I figured it out a long time ago, and figured out exactly what I want. I just want to be Mr. Ogihara's maid and do something that I want to do that feels meaningful, um... ...Speaking of this, it reminds me of Hayasaka-san's joke that a maid who doesn't want to be a mistress is not a good maid."

Nanami said angrily: "Now that I think about it, Miss Hayasaka is really a bit bad."

Hayasaka Ai turned her face away involuntarily. Although the words were a bit serious, she couldn't deny her bad taste in it.

"That, um... it's all over." Hayasaka Ai intended to get away with it.

But Nanami obviously didn't want to let go easily, and continued complaining: "Who said that, when you were going to help me share the work some time ago, I was still thinking, would you want to start with a maid, To be a 'good and self-motivated maid'."

"Cough cough! Cough cough cough!"

This time, Hayasaka Ai was choking on her saliva, and then she turned her face for the first time, and waved her hands vigorously and said, "No, no! I'm definitely not thinking about this! It's really just because Mr. Ogihara wants you too. Relax, I just want to repay Mr. Ogihara by helping you, and I also want you to have time to rest and do something else..."

"I know, I know, Miss Hayasaka, don't be nervous, it's me who should be nervous." Nanami bowed his head informally, "I'm sorry, I had a bad suspicion of you at that time."

Taking advantage of the atmosphere and topic, Nanami said the words that he thought he would keep in his heart forever, and said it along with the apology he wanted.

It was unexpectedly smooth, and the feeling after saying it was even more relaxed, so relaxed that when I looked back, I felt that I was entangled in self-blame because of this back and forth, and it really looked a little funny.

Ai Hayasaka waved her hand again: "Ah, no, it doesn't matter, I also didn't think about it, in fact, I thought about the issue of 'the maid's private domain', I just thought that Miss Aoyama was not that sensitive to the identity of the maid, and I didn't expect you to remember me. It was a joke at the time..."

Nanami said embarrassedly: "Well, it is indeed a little too sensitive."

In this regard, Hayasaka Ai put forward a completely different view: "No, a real maid will have its unique maid aesthetics and inviolable field, and you should really care about it, so the main fault is that I look down on you. already."

Apologetically, Hayasaka Ai said solemnly: "If I had seen you today earlier and knew that you have truly embarked on the path of a maid, I would definitely explain a few more words."

"Have you really embarked on the path of a maid..." Nanami was a little concerned about this statement.

"Yeah." A soft smile gradually appeared in Hayasaka Ai's eyes. "In terms of the concept of maid, even if you consider it from the strictest point of view, you have already truly graduated. Congratulations, Miss Aoyama."

Nanami picked up the hot water and patted his face, and couldn't help but smile: "Ahaha, I'm a little embarrassed, but I'm really happy to hear Miss Hayasaka say that."

"That's what you deserve."

"Don't say it, Miss Hayasaka, I feel even more embarrassed..."

This somewhat profound topic finally came to an end, and the two gradually relaxed from the emotional conversation.

Hayasaka Ai slowly leaned back and leaned back on the side of the bathtub suitable for lying down, with a very emotional tone: "Huh, should I thank you for taking a bath together, I didn't expect to talk to this level today."

Nanami also slowly lay back into the water, and said gratefully, "I didn't expect to say so much today. After I said it, I also want to understand a lot of things. I really thank Miss Hayasaka. I'm causing you trouble."

"If it's such a trouble, I'd be more than willing to listen, and I didn't do anything. Didn't you figure it out by yourself... um."

Feeling the dizziness of being soaked in the water, Hayasaka Ai suddenly realized that something was wrong.

Such a bathtub will automatically circulate and keep warm, and there is no problem of the water cooling down. However, in a state of lack of sleep and fatigue, I used my brain in the bathtub again, bearing the candor and trust of Qihai, and stealing Eating the guilt of the other master.

After this relaxation, I suddenly realized that my state didn't seem to be very good anymore.

Ai Hayasaka raised her hand with some effort and asked Nanami for help: "Oops, I didn't pay attention to soaking for too long, I seem to be dizzy, Miss Aoyama, you..."

"Hmm..." Qi Hai's voice seemed a little weak, "Actually, I also..."

In this warm water, Qi Hai's mood fluctuations and mental tension were not small either. As a result, when she relaxed, she also had a very bad feeling.

"Hold on... hold on, come out quickly."