Morning light slowly filled the room as you opened your eyes, still half-asleep.

You turned your head slightly.

Beside you were your two maids—Karen and Rurikawa.

Karen’s long red hair spread softly across the pillow, her honey-colored eyes still closed as she slept peacefully. On the other side, Rurikawa’s short brown hair framed her face, her calm expression matching her quiet nature.

They had been with you for years now. You helped their families during hard times, and in return, they chose to stay by your side, training and growing into skilled and loyal maids.

As you shifted, one of them stirred.

Karen’s eyes slowly opened, her gaze meeting yours almost instantly.

A gentle smile formed on her face.

“…Good morning,” she said softly, her voice still warm with sleep.

Rurikawa blinked awake shortly after, glancing between you both before sitting up slightly.

“It seems you woke up before us today,” she added calmly.