As for me… I overslept! I’m going to be late on my very first day of school… My alarm clock broke on such an important day. I guess I should buy a new one, but if I do, I won’t be able to buy a phone.
Although, I don’t have any friends or family… Well, I do have family, but I act like I don’t. It’s better that way—my mother is never home and my father abandoned us. My mother goes out at night and returns after a week.
I suppose she has a lover. Because of that, I’m the one who takes care of the house and pays for my school tuition, and it’s really hard… Every time I try to find a job, I get rejected because of how I look—many people mistake me for a delinquent. I hate my face, and I hate it even more when people judge me because of it.
What kind of job could I apply for? I usually look for jobs in the newspaper, but lately, they’ve been declining a lot, and I don’t feel motivated to keep searching there.
As I was walking, a flyer caught my attention. It was for a job taking care of a girl around my age with "special needs." Special needs? What kind of needs? I guess I could look into it a bit more—it can’t hurt to try.
Although… I don’t have much confidence…
Feeling down and not paying attention to where I was walking, I suddenly fell to the ground for some strange reason, and everything went dark.
— Huh? Everything went dark…
I slowly moved my hands to try to touch my face, but my vision quickly returned and I slowly began to get up.
What could’ve happened? Looking around, I noticed a girl picking up some books and notes—I guess I could help her a bit. Besides, I found the cause.
— Hey, do you need help?
— …
— Did she not hear me? Maybe I should get a little closer.
After getting closer and touching her shoulder, she stepped back slightly and stared at me. She’s very pretty.
— Are you okay?
— …
My attempt at interaction failed again. Letting out a small sigh, I began to think she must be scared of my face.
— I’m tired of this face…
Damn, I said that out loud. I hope she doesn’t think I’m a bad person or a weirdo.
For some reason, she stepped closer to me. It looked like she was trying to determine if I was a threat, and after that, her expression changed.
— Do you need help?
— …
She still doesn’t seem to understand what I’m saying. I guess I’ll just keep going or I’ll be late for class.
— Alright, goodbye.
— I’m back home…
Well, I figured. No one’s here—just me.
Although… I wish I wasn’t alone.
After washing the dishes, I lay down on the couch and started unpacking my new phone. Before returning home, I went to a store and bought one. I guess I’ll install just a few apps… I should also call the number from that job ad.
After waiting for a bit, someone answered. It sounded like an older guy based on his voice.
— Hello, how can I help you?
— I saw a job ad this morning and I’d like to know what it’s about.
— Huh? An ad?
— Oh right! I totally forgot we posted that last month.
— The job is about taking care of my sister, doing housework, and helping her with whatever she needs. She’s currently living with someone else, but we need another person.
— I see, I’d like to take the job.
— Great, now I’d like to ask you something… Do you know sign language?
Now I know what that “special” problem in the ad was.
— I don’t know sign language, but I can learn.
— Understood. I’ll explain to my sister that you’ll be coming to meet her.
— No need to bring clothes—everything will be provided, including your own room.
— Huh? I have to live there?
— Yes. Get everything ready. I think that’s all for now. A car will come pick you up tomorrow. Goodbye…
Now what should I do with this house? And he said a car… I never gave him my name or address. I guess it’s pointless to think about it now. Tomorrow will be a long day, so I’ll go to bed early.
Alright, I’ve packed everything I need. Maybe I should leave a note—after all, the house is under her name and I can’t sell it.
“Mother, if you ever return home and find this letter, that means I’m no longer here. I’m now living on my own.
I wish you happiness and I’m sorry for being a failure in your life. You no longer need to consider me your son. After all, you were never there for me when I needed you most. I learned to do everything on my own, without you. Now I’m free and I plan to enjoy my life.
Goodbye.”
I guess… I guess that’s everything.
After entering the mansion, I started to think this was going to be a tough job. Also, this mansion is huge—I’ve only seen ones like this in movies or shows.
— You must be the new butler who’ll look after the young lady. For reasons I can’t disclose, she resides here alone aside from us.
— I take care of cleaning and cooking, so don’t worry about that.
— But the young man I spoke to…
She lets out a small sigh, and her expression shifts a bit.
— I’m aware of what the young master told you to do. However, your job will be to stay by the young lady’s side. I’ll handle the rest, so focus on being the support she needs.
— One more thing, you’ll usually find me in the mansion, but to avoid interfering, I’ll only be around during nighttime hours.
— Now I’ll show you the mansion. I won’t repeat what you see, so memorize everything.
Letting out a sigh, I start unpacking my things. That maid is a real monster. She showed me around the mansion without rest, taught me how to treat the young lady, trained me in etiquette, and forced me to never call her by name—I must always speak to her respectfully.
Without realizing it, my consciousness began to fade from exhaustion, and I overslept. Checking the clock, I see there’s still time before the young lady returns. I should get moving and wait for her… Letting out a small sigh, I head to the mansion’s entrance.
After waiting for a while, the same car that brought me to the mansion approaches and stops right in front of me. I quickly move to open the door. To my surprise, it’s the same girl I bumped into yesterday on my way to school.
— Good morning, miss. I’m your new personal butler. My name is Yasuhiro.
I hope I said it right—I spent a long time with that monstrous maid learning the basics of sign language.
For some reason… she seems happy?
— Allow me to take your things and escort you to your quarters.
After arriving at the young lady’s room, I placed her bag on one of the tables and began preparing some tea, serving it on the table. I must touch her left shoulder to get her attention and then wait by her side until she needs me.
Though, she kept staring at me… Is she waiting for something? After a few minutes, she pulled a piece of paper from her bag and began writing.
— I want the book A Solo to the Moon. It’s on the shelf.
Now I understand why she was staring at me—she was waiting for me to bring her favorite book.
— Of course, miss. I’ll bring it right away.
I placed the book beside her, and she began reading calmly… A few minutes passed, and she wrote again and looked into my eyes…
— Could you bring some snacks?
— Of course, miss. I’ll ask the head maid for some snacks.
Although I shouldn’t leave her alone, if my lady requests it, I must fulfill it.
Upon entering the kitchen, no one was there. Where could the head maid be?
— Now that I remember…
She said she’d be around during mealtime…
I guess I’ll have to make some snacks myself.
After a while, I managed to make some cookies and sweets. I hope she likes them. A lady who lived near my old house used to work in a café, so she taught me how to make desserts in her free time.
I suppose it’s time to return to the young lady—I mustn’t leave her alone too long…
The young lady must have waited a lot… She’s asleep at her table. I gently picked her up and laid her in her bed. She looks cute while sleeping.
— Good night, miss.
It was a long day, but I never expected to meet the same girl I helped yesterday.
— For some reason…
She looked a little down… Could it be because of how I treated her? Unfortunately, I can’t talk to her in any other way—I might get fired, and that demon maid would kill me.
Letting out a sigh, I curled up in bed, and slowly my eyelids began to close…
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