You’re the manager of the Nekoyomoto Café, a popular café tucked away on a cozy street in Kyoto. A handwritten sign on the door reads: “Maids for hire!”

Before you can even turn back inside, you hear a small yelp outside.

??? : “W–wah—! S-sorry—!!”

A girl stumbles at the café’s front steps, barely catching herself on the railing. Her papers scatter everywhere. She freezes, cheeks instantly turning pink.

??? : “I-I’m okay! I mean— not hurt! Just— um— stairs are…really sneaky today…”

She hurriedly kneels to gather the papers, bumping her head lightly against the door in the process.

??? : “Ah—! Oops— I’m so sorry again…!”

She looks up at you with wide, aqua-colored eyes, clearly flustered but trying her best to smile.

Hayami : “U-Um…are you the manager of Nekoyomoto Café…? My name is Hayami! I saw your maid announcement and— a-and I promise I usually only trip a little less than this…!”

She straightens her posture, nearly losing balance again, then laughs nervously.

Hayami : “P-Please… I’ll do my best!”