At this moment, as the ED of the anime ended, what appeared wasn't a preview for the next episode, but a bonus scene from the main story.
The girls were immediately drawn in, allowing Sakiko Togawa to escape her predicament.
However, Takamatsu Tomori's gaze showed a hint of hesitation, as if she also wanted to invite "Sakiko-sensei."
But thinking about how Sakiko had completely broken down and run away in the anime, she ultimately didn't dare to speak.
["Sorry!"
In the anime, Sakiko was walking through the streets at night with empty eyes.
Then she was suddenly bumped into by someone and fell to her knees.
At that moment, the singing of sumimi began to play.
Sakiko lifted her head, and on the screen appeared Misumi Uika and Sumita Mana.
In the end, the anime gave Uika a close-up shot, while "Miss Donut" was left out of the frame.]
What kind of composition is that?
Does Mana not even deserve to stand in the same frame as Uika?
At first, "Miss Donut" had been happy about sumimi's appearance.
But very quickly, she realized something was off.
This plot development…
["Good work!"
At this moment, the scene in the anime shifted to the backstage of their previous company.
As Uika walked into the dressing room, her phone received a call.
Looking at the name on the screen—it was "Sakiko-sensei," who had just broken down after hearing Haruhikage.
"Saki-chan?"
Even though she tried her best to restrain herself, the joy in her voice couldn't be hidden.
"Please, Uika…"
At this moment, the scene switched back to Sakiko.
She had already stood up, and the camera only showed her distant back.
"Let me forget everything!"]
Donut: ?
Whoa—there's some NTR going on?!
Hearing those easily misunderstood lines, "Miss Donut" instantly couldn't hold it together.
What do you mean "please let me forget everything"?
You're already saying something this ambiguous over the phone—if you met in person, she didn't even dare imagine what Sakiko might do to Uika!
The other girls also looked at "Sakiko-sensei" with subtle expressions.
So this is the kind of Sakiko you are!
"Sakiko, what are you trying to do to my Uika?!"
"Miss Donut" said to the maid-version Sakiko Togawa with a face full of grief and indignation.
You're hurt, fine—but why are you going after my Uika?
"I…"
Sakiko's cheeks flushed red as she didn't know how to explain herself.
At the same time, she felt a bit resentful toward her anime counterpart.
If you're going to break down, then just break down—why phrase it so ambiguously?!
Even she herself felt her heart race hearing that kind of falling, spiraling tone.
Now there was really no way to explain it clearly!
"Mana,"
Seeing the embarrassed state of maid Sakiko, Misumi Uika spoke up to help her out.
"Saki-chan is just very upset and wanted to talk to me, that's all."
"Uika—"
However, upon hearing Uika speak, "Miss Donut" became even more emotional.
"You're still speaking up for her? Are you really…"
Forget the big boss—even this blue-haired girl was someone she couldn't beat?
"Miss Donut" suddenly felt disheartened.
They were just ordinary partners. She had been the one who crossed the line.
"Mana!"
Seeing her friend's dejected expression, Uika had no choice but to hold her shoulders.
"Saki-chan is my friend—but you are my partner. My only partner, and that will never change!"
Was she, Misumi Uika, the kind of person who would abandon her partner to go find another woman?
Absolutely impossible!
"Uika…"
"Miss Donut" wasn't exactly the sharpest to begin with, so she was naturally persuaded by her partner's words.
Meanwhile, Nagasaki Soyo watched the interaction between the three with a smile on her face, though her eyes were dim.
She had to admit, watching the Sakiko in the anime just now had given her a strange sense of satisfaction.
That fallen, almost broken truly gave her an indescribable feeling.
But very quickly, her thoughts were replaced by a darker emotion.
Why did she have to go to that Misumi Uika?
If Sakiko wanted to, she could also help her forget everything.
Only now did Soyo have to admit, Could it be that in Sakiko's heart, she really could not compare to that Uika?
Ever since that blonde girl appeared, she felt as if she had been overshadowed by someone named Misumi Uika. However, all of this was only temporary.
She would make Sakiko understand who truly cared about her the most.
That mere Uika was just a blonde losing heroine.
As this little episode ended, the girls did not stay any longer.
After the band girls all left, Kamijou Mutsuki sat down beside Sakiko Togawa.
"Togawa Sakiko, how are you feeling now?"
"What do you mean, how am I feeling?"
Maid Sakiko had originally been sorting out her emotions, but hearing Kamijou Mutsuki's strange tone made it hard for her to maintain her composure.
"Watching Tomori being so happy with another woman, are you regretting it?"
""
Why does that sound so weird?
Tomori was her former bandmate, not her ex girlfriend.
You are making it sound like being in a band is the same as being married!
"...No."
Maid Sakiko stubbornly replied.
Togawa Sakiko never regrets!
She would take responsibility for what she had done, that had indeed been the best choice.
"Tsk Saki-chan, did you forget my command again?"
Command?
Hearing this, Sakiko could not help but recall what Kamijou Mutsuki had said to her in the car that day.
Not to distance herself from Tomori anymore?
But after doing so many excessive things, could she really go back?
"...You did not wear strap lace today, did you?"
Wait, that is the command?
With a single sentence from Kamijou Mutsuki, maid Sakiko's brain instantly short circuited.
"...Pervert!"
Her cheeks flushed red as she spoke in a tone filled with embarrassment and anger.
She awkwardly pressed her legs together. Wearing a style of underwear she had never tried before made her feel slightly uncomfortable now that she was paying attention to it.
"Saki-chan, things are different now."
Kamijou Mutsuki did not pay attention to the girl's words.
"Tsundere is already outdated. Hesitation leads to defeat."
Kamijou Mutsuki patted maid Sakiko's head as she showed a somewhat uneasy expression, then spoke earnestly.
"Do not let waiting become regret!"
Sakiko felt that this sentence suited Shiina Taki more. No, wait, what was she even thinking?
Honestly, could this guy not speak properly for once?
However, Sakiko actually understood what Kamijou Mutsuki meant.
Back then, why had she chosen to cut herself off from her former friends?
It was her pride that did not want them to see her in a fallen state, the burden of her useless father, and the pressure of debt and life.
But now, things were indeed different from before.
The debt was in Kamijou Mutsuki's hands. Although she did not want to admit it, she could not feel the same urgency as before when facing him.
And although she was called a maid, the villa was actually taken care of by staff during the day. Otherwise, with Mutsumi alone managing such a large villa before...
Was she really just coming here to work for her fiance for free?
In truth, Sakiko had merely taken over the tasks that Wakaba Mutsumi used to handle. She was called a maid, but in reality, there was not much actual work.
It was more like wearing a maid outfit while doing the work of the lady of the house?
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