Kyousuke walked out the door and closed it. He waited for a minute before turning around and walking back into the apartment. "I'm home!"

Rin stood before him, clutching onto a metal tray. Her cheeks were stained a bright scarlet. She dipped her head and blurted out, "Welcome home... m... ma..." Her voice faltered. "I can't say it, it's too embarrassing! Why are you making me do this? You're a demon, a demon!"

Yeah, Kyousuke should probably have seen this coming. Still, what else could he have done with the maid outfit someone had discarded? Of course he had thoroughly washed it and left out the truth about its origins when trying to persuade Rin.

When cats were involved, it was surprisingly easy to get Rin to agree to just about anything. Even putting on a maid outfit and role-playing as a maid. It seemed it just wasn't that easy for her, however.

"Well." Kyousuke exhaled, smiling in bemusement. "At least I got you to put it on and say 'welcome home', so that's something, I guess. I don't think you're ready to work in a maid cafe any time soon though."

"And I don't want to!" Rin exclaimed, looking annoyed. "Geez, why did I even agree to this? This is dumb." She hung her head.

"So, aren't you going to show me to my table?"

Rin gave him a withering look. "You know where the table is. Fine, fine." With an exasperated sigh, she made a gesture. "This way."

If Rin ever did get a job as a maid, she wouldn't be holding it for long, that was for sure. Kyousuke had to wonder if she would ever be capable of getting a job, but there was no need to worry about that just yet. He was able to support them both just fine so far.

Kyousuke went to sit at the table. Rin pulled a notepad and pen from her apron.

"What can I get you?" Her tone still sounded slightly sulky. She had all but given up on the role-play at this point.

"I'll have a three scoop Neapolitan sundae with wafers, whipped cream and chocolate flakes."

Rin blinked, looking incredulous. "Huh? Do we have anything like that?"

"It was a joke."

Rin narrowed her eyes, slowly breathing out.

"Okay, just get me a coffee. Milk, one sugar."

Muttering under her breath, Rin disappeared into the kitchen. She soon re-emerged, carrying the tray with a cup of coffee on it. Rin plonked the tray down and placed the cup in front of Kyousuke before sitting down herself, placing her chin in her hands.

Kyousuke lifted the cup to his lips, blowing on the steaming liquid before taking a sip. "Hm. Not bad."

"Yeah, well, it's just coffee." Rin raised an eyebrow. "Anyone can do it."

"You ought to try cooking something sometime."

"Hmm." Rin looked thoughtful. "I'll think about it."

"Alright. I'm already looking forward to it."

"I haven't even said I will yet! Sheesh." Rin pursed her lips. "So, I'm still getting the Mon Petit, right?"

"Of course you are." Kyousuke flashed her a reassuring smile. "After being so kind enough to put on a maid outfit for your wonderful big brother, you deserve a reward."

Rin's bell chimed as she shook her head, letting out a exasperated sigh. "Sometimes, I don't know why I bother going along with your games."

Kyousuke just chuckled, smiling as he took another sip of the coffee.