A/N: This chapter is heavily inspired by the manga chapters. I don't believe in completely ripping off the manga so I wanted to put my own spin to it.

Enjoy.

"That new shop has a sale on cheesecakes, Elma."

She sighs. "I want to but your hospital bills were high. Insurance only covered a percentage."

"Yeahhh that's how it works. I'm sorry."

She smiles with closed eyes "It's really okay."

I doubt she's honest. This is Elma. I know her real smile from a fake one.

2 days later:

"So you're looking for a part-time job?"

"Yes. I'm looking to make a side income by doing something I will enjoy."

"Well we are short on staff. You can start today."

"Thank you."

I was given a uniform of the maid cafe I applied to work at. It consists of a black dress, white apron and a hair band. I tie my hair with some white ribbons. I put on some white stockings and black shoes. I glance in the mirror. I look like Rem from Re: Zero, but a more plump vesion. Tohru is way cuter than me in this outfit though. I begin to feel a bit embarrassed.

The manager: "You will be working the floor and serving customers. You will take photos with them too."

Me: "Yes ma'am."

I worked a few tables. I was already feeling tired. Being a server sure is difficult.

As I work the floor, I see Tohru walk into the cafe and enters the back.

Tohru sees me and gasps. "Nai, what are you doing here?"

My neck is so warm. "I um- I got a job here. Please don't tell, Elma." I bow in desperation because I haven't told Elma.I made up an excuse and told Elma I was visiting my aunt.

Tohru: "Alright. I won't. Sometimes they call me in to work. I'll show you the ropes."

"See this is how it's done. Delicious moe moe Kyun!" Tohru takes a photo with the group of girls who came in just now. She showed me how to make the ketchup art on pancakes and omurice. She works mostly in the back, cooking. Today she offered to shadow me on the floor. Tohru is versed in Japanese maid cafes. All the staff idolize her.

"Thanks a lot for shadowing me, Tohru. I did this because I want to buy cheesecakes for Elma. But, my hospital bills were so high."

"Hmm I see. How considerate of you, Nai. Although, Elma's not the type to demand something from a vulnerable person."

"It's true but, it's the least I can do for her."

So far, I've been working here for a week on my day-offs and afternoons.

"This is my pay?"

Tohru: "Yeah it's minimum wage. The tips are nice though."

"I see. At least it's enough to buy those cheesecakes."

"Welcome master and prince!" The other server greet the customers entering the cafe.

I peek to see it's Elma and Haru!

"Oh my god!"

"Nai-chan. Please take care of our customers in front" The manager says.

"Ye-yes."

Tohru was busy cooking. Today only Tohru, and two servers were present.

"What am I going to tell Elma?"

Maintaining an air of professionalism, I go to the floor and apporach the table. Elma's and Haru's jaws drop.

"Would you like a menu?" I ask awkwardly.

"Nai! What are you doing here?"

"Ugh...Elma, please...I wanted to buy those cheesecakes for you so I began working here."

"Can we get some water over here?" A customer calls.

"Please excuse me." I'm thankful for the distraction.

Anyways, my manager's watching me closely so I treat Elma and Haru like normal customers.

They order pancakes. I couldn't help but notice Elma staring at me from behind. "Maybe she's angry" I thought.

"Become delicious moe moe kyun!"

I do a cat design on Haru's pancakes and a flower on Elma's.

"That's sho cool!" Haru exclaims.

Elma and Haru claps. She smiles for the first time. I feel relieved. Haru asks to take a photo with me so the three of us do so.

At home:

"You didn't have to do that. Besides you started walking only the other day. You shouldn't have strained yourself like that."

"I know, Elma. I'm really sorry. I just saw your face and I wished I could have done something. At least, please accept my wages. It's the least you can do for me now."

Elma folds her arms and looks resigned.

"Fine. I'll treat the family." She smiles and pats my head.

"So does this mean you forgive me?"

A grin creeps over her face.

"Hmm...well there is one thing...you still have that maid uniform to wash before you return it right?"

Me: "Yes I have it. Why do you ask?"

Elma: "You'll see why." She takes my hand and takes me to our bedroom.

"Put it on. You looked really cute in it."

I feel a blush over my face. "Me? Tohru looks much better like a model or something, when she wears it."

Elma: "Some people prefer models but some like teddy bears." She pokes my chubby cheek.

I dress as Elma gazes at me. It feels a little embarrassing.

"This maid has been doing a bad job. I think she needs to be taught a lesson" Elma says, arms folded and sitting on the bed.

"Get over my lap" she shoots me a stern look.

I had a very subservient night!

A/N: If you want to see the gacha images for this chapter, the link is on AO3 in the notes section. It was a bit difficult to make Tohru in Gacha as I am new to the app and I can't find her horn so I have to use what is there. Also, I'm aware Kobayashi is a maid otaku but this story is supposed to be between Elma and Nai. Adding Kobayashi would have made it too "excessive" as I had already included Tohru. There's a chapter in the manga where she shows up to Tohru's workplace if you want to read it.

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