Subaru slowly opened her eyes as sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating her face.
Today was her third day at the Mansion.
The girl rubbed her sleepy eyes, stretched her body, and then sat up from the bed.
She quickly made her bed, began cleaning her room, washed up, and then changed into that cute maid outfit.
Standing in front of the mirror, Subaru vigorously patted her cheeks while a confident smile appeared on her lips.
"Alright, today is the second day of work, and also the second day of the 'Heart-Stealing Plan. Carlisle, just wait. I will definitely make you notice me."
After declaring her intentions, Subaru walked out of the room in high spirits.
The corridor was empty. Rem and Ram seemed to be absent, but she did not mind.
After familiarizing herself with the work yesterday, she had already grasped the basic workflow of maid duties. It was also well known that her home economics grades in school had always been among the best since she was young.
She skillfully found the utility room, took out a broom, and began cleaning the Mansion.
After working for a while, just as she was focused on sweeping the floor, a cheerful voice came from behind her.
"Yo, good morning, Subaru. You're really diligent. As expected, I knew you could handle this job perfectly."
Subaru turned her head and saw Roswaal smiling at her.
She responded energetically.
"Oh. Good morning, President Roswaal."
Roswaal did not mind the strange title and began chatting with Subaru.
"It's wonderful to see you so happy here." Roswaal's voice carried a hint of relief. "How are you getting along with Rem and Ram?"
Subaru thought for a moment before answering.
"Hmm. Ram senpai's words are quite sharp, but she is still relatively easy to get along with.
Rem-senpai is usually not that sharp-tongued, but I always feel a sense of distance between her and everyone except her sister."
"Is that so..." Roswaal sighed softly.
"Regarding their somewhat harsh words, I hope you can forgive those two children. They do not actually have any bad intentions. As for Rem's issue, something happened in her past, so please do not mind it too much."
"President is really gentle," Subaru said with a smile.
"It would be even better if you had given me some psychological preparation before I had to wear the maid outfit."
"Do not say that." Roswaal winked, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness. "You look quite good in that outfit."
Hearing this, Subaru's face turned slightly red, and the memory of Carlisle praising her as "very beautiful" yesterday suddenly appeared in her mind.
She could not help but ask,
"That's true... Does Carlisle like this kind of outfit?"
At that moment, Subaru's gaze swept toward the clock on the wall, and she suddenly realized that it was almost breakfast time.
She quickly said,
"It's almost breakfast time. I need to get busy, so I will not disturb you any longer."
Roswaal smiled and nodded.
"Go ahead. Good luck."
After thanking Roswaal, Subaru hurried toward the kitchen, filled with motivation.
"Rem-senpai, I'm ready..."
Subaru pushed open the door, but before she could finish her sentence she froze at the sight in front of her.
The room was filled with towering bookshelves stacked with heavy books. The air carried the faint scent of ink and paper.
She paused for a moment, then stepped back out of the doorway and looked up to confirm the room's location.
That was correct. This should have been the kitchen.
"Hey, you there. Maid. How long are you going to stand there?"
A cold voice came from inside the room, and Subaru finally came back to her senses as she cautiously stepped inside.
She looked around, her heart filled with questions.
"Is this a library? No, it seems more appropriate to call it a book vault."
At the center of the room sat a small figure. It was Beatrice, whom she had met yesterday.
She held a heavy book in her hands and asked,
"So, do you need something from Betty?"
"Um, excuse me, where is the kitchen? This room... should be the kitchen, right?" Subaru asked awkwardly, her voice filled with uncertainty.
Beatrice's tone carried a hint of impatience.
"If you are looking for the kitchen, go out and then open the door again. That is all."
"Huh?" Subaru was stunned for a moment and clearly did not understand.
"Since you already know the way, hurry up and leave. Do not disturb Betty here." Beatrice's voice was cold, as if she did not want to speak another word.
"Oh, could this be some kind of magic?" Subaru asked curiously, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
"Betty does not want to explain such troublesome things. Hurry up and leave. Do you want Betty to rudely throw you out?" Beatrice looked up, her eyes carrying a hint of warning.
"Sorry. Please do not do that. Um... thank you, Lady Beatrice."
Subaru quickly walked toward the door and placed her hand on the doorknob. Just before leaving, she suddenly turned back.
At the moment the door closed, Subaru caught a glimpse of loneliness and disappointment flashing across Beatrice's face.
In that instant, Subaru's heart trembled slightly.
She stood outside the door while holding the doorknob, a complicated emotion rising within her heart.
'Is Beatrice... lonely?'
Before Subaru could continue thinking about it, a clear and cold voice came from behind her and interrupted her thoughts.
"Hey, Subaru. What are you doing standing at the door? Get inside and help. Otherwise Ram will have to seriously evaluate this month's salary assessment."
Subaru was startled and quickly turned around. Ram stood there with her arms crossed, looking at her with a cold expression.
"Please show mercy. I will work hard." Subaru quickly waved her hands, her face full of panic.
Although she was still worried about Beatrice's mood, it was obvious that securing her salary was more important right now.
She took a deep breath and pushed the door open again.
This time the scene inside the room had completely changed. The familiar kitchen appeared before her, and Rem was busy inside, skillfully handling the ingredients.
"Sorry, I'm late." Subaru apologized as she quickly joined the work.
She picked up the tools and began assisting Rem.
The two of them worked together smoothly, and before long the breakfast preparations were finished.
After that, Subaru immediately began preparing the ingredients for lunch.
While working, Subaru could not help secretly observing Rem.
She noticed that Rem's movements were swift and precise, as if every slice and every motion had been perfectly calculated.
Subaru felt a sense of admiration.
"I didn't expect that Rem used to handle this much work alone... She's truly amazing."
"Subaru is somewhat useful. She can make Rem's work a little easier." Ram's voice came from the side. There was a faint hint of approval, though it sounded more like teasing.
"Well, thank you for the compliment." Subaru smiled helplessly. After understanding Ram's personality, she no longer bothered arguing with her.
This was Subaru's plan.
She decided to first work hard here and strive to leave a good impression of diligence on Carlisle.
Then she would use her free time to pursue him. At the same time, she hoped to further improve her domestic skills through this job and lay a foundation for the future. After all, these were all essential abilities for a wife.
After finishing the preparation of the lunch ingredients, Subaru finally had a little time to rest.
She wiped the sweat from her forehead, let out a long sigh, and felt much more relaxed.
The busy atmosphere in the kitchen gradually quieted down, and the air still carried the faint aroma of ingredients and the warmth of lingering steam.
She picked up her breakfast, which consisted of simple bread, a fried egg, and a cup of warm milk, and prepared to enjoy it in the lounge.
As a new maid, she was not yet qualified to dine with the masters in the dining room.
The first time she met Roswaal, she noticed that Ram and Rem also did not eat in the dining room but instead stood by to serve.
Subaru carried the tray and slowly walked toward the lounge.
The corridor was so quiet that she could hear her own footsteps.
She pushed open the door to the lounge. The room was empty, containing only a simple table and a few chairs.
She slowly sat down on a chair, placed the tray on the table, and gently let out a sigh of relief.
She picked up the bread and took a bite. The soft texture caused her eyes to narrow slightly.
The aroma of the fried egg and the warmth of the milk gave her a sense of satisfaction.
"Although work is tiring, being able to eat such a breakfast is also a kind of happiness, I guess." Subaru thought silently as she ate.
She looked up at the window. The sunlight was bright, and the flowers in the garden swayed gently in the breeze.
She could not help thinking of Carlisle, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
"Carlisle should be having breakfast too. I wonder if he likes my cooking?"
Thinking of this, Subaru's mood became even more cheerful.
She decided to fully enjoy this short break so that she could gather energy for the work ahead.
After finishing her meal, Subaru did not rest for long and immediately began other tasks around the Mansion.
She first picked up a cloth and a bucket of water, walked to the Mansion's large windows, and carefully wiped each pane of glass.
While cleaning, she carefully checked every stain until the glass became perfectly clear.
Next, Subaru picked up a mop and began cleaning the Mansion's floors.
She pushed the mop energetically, making sure that no corner was left untouched.
Under her efforts, the floor gradually regained its shine.
Although her arms felt a little sore, she did not stop and instead worked even faster.
After that, Subaru picked up a feather duster and began cleaning the dust in each room.
She carefully wiped the bookshelves, decorations, and furniture, afraid that she might accidentally damage any of the delicate items.
Dust drifted down beneath her duster, and the rooms soon became spotless.
Finally, Subaru walked into the Mansion's garden and picked up a pair of pruning shears.
She carefully trimmed the branches and leaves of each plant to ensure they looked neat and healthy.
Well, she was only responsible for removing the dead leaves. The task of making the garden beautiful still depended on Rem-senpai.
This was the first time Subaru had done so much work. Although her body felt tired, her heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.
This satisfaction came from her progress and growth, and from the pride of completing these tasks with her own hands.
For Subaru, who used to live as a shut-in, this was an entirely new experience, one that made her feel fulfilled and happy.
T/N- From Tommorow onwards, I'll try to update 5 times atleast. Also regarding story, right now it's slow place and slice of life but don't worry soon plot will begin, inshort Subaru's hell.
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