When I Quit as Manager of the Maid Cafe, the No.1 Maid Quit too and Asked Me To Live Together
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Japanese Manga in English
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00:00My name is Masato Sato, and I'm an average 27-year-old working as the manager of a maid cafe.
00:07Rin, I'm looking forward to the usual you today, too.
00:11Master, you're as creepy as ever today, you know.
00:17Haha, the best!
00:20She's Rin Miura, our number one popular maid here.
00:24She uses her extensive anime knowledge to provide customer service by transforming into their favorite cool characters.
00:31Thanks to this, she gets a lot of requests from customers, but there are occasionally some troublesome ones, too.
00:38Hey Rin, can you give me your contact info?
00:42We don't offer that kind of service.
00:45Is that Charo Yabasugi?
00:47There were warnings with his picture from other stores about his disruptive behavior, but has he finally come to our place, too?
00:54Um, sir!
00:56As a policy in our establishment, we prohibit asking maids for their contact information. Please refrain.
01:02What? I'm a customer, you know! Isn't it a maid's duty to obey the master's orders?
01:08No, it isn't. There are rules to be followed when using our establishment.
01:13If you can't adhere to them and may inconvenience other customers, please consider leaving.
01:18Tch, what a crummy place! I'm never coming back here!
01:23Watch out!
01:26I'm sorry, Rin.
01:28No, I should be the one apologizing.
01:31Well then, I'll get back to work.
01:34Y-yeah...
01:36She's still so cold. Maybe I'm just not liked after all.
01:41A few days later. Our sales have been dropping since that incident.
01:45Manager!
01:47We heard from a customer, but there are rumors going around that the manager is making advances on employees behind the scenes!
01:55Of course none of us believe it. The customers know how kind you are.
02:01But there are apparently leaked video from our store and social media!
02:05Can I see me the video?
02:08Isn't that Charo in the video? Could it be his way of getting back at us from the other day?
02:14I'm sorry for causing concern, but everything he's saying is a lie, and I think the rumors will die down if we don't pay them any attention.
02:22However, it's been a month and nothing has changed!
02:26If things stay like this, it'll inconvenience everyone! I have to take responsibility and resign!
02:32With that determination, I told everyone that I was resigning.
02:36No way! None of us believe those rumors!
02:40You even helped us with our problems. It would be troublesome if you quit.
02:46I'm sorry, I can't let it inconvenience the shop or everyone.
02:50It's surprising that even Rin tried to stop me.
02:53After that, I handed over my responsibilities to the new manager and prepared to resign.
02:59A few days later.
03:02Hello, how can I help you today?
03:05Wait, Rin? Why are you here?
03:08I've been here before, remember?
03:10More importantly, I just quit my job a little while ago, so please let me stay here?
03:15Huh?
03:17I left the girls' dormitory, so I don't have a place to stay.
03:21You do know that I came to Tokyo from the countryside, right?
03:25You could ask your friends for help.
03:27Do you think someone as socially awkward as me has friends?
03:32I'm sorry.
03:33You're the only one I can rely on, so please.
03:38Even if she looks at me with those puppy eyes, she might have nowhere to go.
03:43But it's not right for unmarried men and women to live together.
03:50Are you hungry? If so, I can prepare a meal for you.
03:54It's embarrassing to be seen like this by the neighbors.
03:57And for now, please let me come in your house.
04:00That's true.
04:02An hour later.
04:04Bon appétit.
04:05It looks really delicious. But what's this message?
04:09I put all my love into it.
04:11She says that, but her expression is still so emotionless.
04:16Well then, open wide.
04:21What's gotten into you all of a sudden?
04:23I heard that you like maids.
04:26That is why you used to be a manager.
04:28So I thought that maybe this way, there would be a higher chance of you letting me live with you?
04:34I do like maids, but that's a completely different matter.
04:38Why are you so insistent on living here?
04:41It's because you quit because of me, right?
04:44If I had handled it better at that time, those videos wouldn't have spread.
04:49It's not your fault, Rin. Besides, I'm pursuing new goals now.
04:53New goals?
04:56I want to create my own maid cafe.
04:58I've been cutting expenses and saving money for that.
05:01I have some savings now, and it seems like a perfect opportunity to start moving towards my dream.
05:09Huh? Why are you unhappy?
05:11You always had plain rice balls for lunch, right?
05:14Was that also to save on expenses?
05:17Well, yeah.
05:19That's no good at all.
05:21No matter what the reason, meals are important.
05:24Even if your dream comes true, it's meaningless if you ruin your health.
05:29I can't just leave you alone. Please let me live with you.
05:33The cool and composed Rin is getting angry for my sake.
05:37She's actually a kind person.
05:39Rin must be going through a tough time with no place to stay.
05:43I understand. From now on, let's live together.
05:47Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to it.
05:50And so, we started living together, feeling like I was truly living with a maid.
05:56Please wake up, Master Masato.
05:59Huh? She's so close!
06:02Breakfast is ready! Enjoy!
06:05Thank you!
06:07Being woken up by such a cute girl in the morning and getting breakfast made for me...
06:12This is too good to be true!
06:14When I was leaving the house to meet people for my maid cafe's preparations...
06:19Well then, I'll be going.
06:21Wait, please! Your tie is crooked.
06:24She smells so good!
06:27It's all fixed now! Have a good day!
06:30I'm off!
06:32And when I returned home...
06:34I'm back!
06:36Welcome home, my master!
06:38Would you like a bath? Or a meal? Or maybe...
06:42Huh?
06:44Or a shoulder massage for me?
06:47What kind of options are those?
06:50One day...
06:52Phew...
06:54You seem tired.
06:56Uh, yeah. I've been busy with preparations for the cafe's opening and can't sleep well lately.
07:02In that case, I will serve you.
07:05Huh?
07:06You're tired, right? Please lie down on the sofa.
07:10Serve? As in...
07:12Oh, you mean a massage.
07:15Is there something else?
07:16N-no, it's nothing.
07:19Then here we go!
07:26Don't think! Clear your mind, Masato!
07:30Your face is red. Is something wrong?
07:33N-no, it's nothing!
07:38We're finished now!
07:40Thank you! My shoulders feel so much better.
07:43But seriously, why do you support me so much?
07:46Actually, isn't it you who helped me?
07:50Living together, you don't have to worry that much.
07:54That's one reason. But it goes back further than that.
07:58Before working at the maid cafe, I worked at another maid cafe.
08:03But I was bad at customer service and felt like I was causing trouble for the cafe.
08:08So I quit.
08:10When I was feeling down, it was you who reached out to me.
08:14I do remember something like that.
08:16It was raining and you were walking without an umbrella.
08:19So I asked if you needed help and escorted you to my home.
08:23When I explained my situation, you asked me saying,
08:26Why don't you try working at our place?
08:29You've been supporting me ever since I started working there, and I'm really grateful.
08:34I worked hard at my job to contribute to the cafe.
08:38But when you left, there was no longer any reason for me to stay there.
08:42So I quit.
08:44I never imagined she cared about me so much.
08:47But I've always struggled with expressing my emotions and remained unsociable.
08:52Did I really contribute to the cafe for you?
08:55Of course you did.
08:57Thanks to you, all the customers were happy.
09:00The fact that we could create such a great cafe is because of you.
09:04I've always thought that I was lucky to work with you, Rin.
09:08I... I also...
09:10I was also very happy to work with you.
09:14That's why I want to work at your new cafe you're going to open.
09:18Sure! Let's do our best together again!
09:22Yes!
09:24From then on, Rin continued to support me.
09:27Eventually, the maid cafe opened and we hired a few more maids.
09:31Of course, Rin was one of them.
09:33Utilizing her experience from the previous cafes, she worked efficiently.
09:38And when the customers from the previous cafe found out that Rin was here,
09:42they started visiting as well.
09:45It's only been a month since we opened, but the sales are incredible!
09:49Rin could become the number one popular maid at this cafe too!
09:53But is it okay for us to continue like this?
09:57What if people find out we're living together?
09:59It could cause problems.
10:01Alright, I should start looking for a rental place where Rin can live.
10:06It should be close to the cafe, with reasonable rent, and security is important.
10:11What are you looking at?
10:13Wow!
10:15You've been staring at your phone for a long time since after dinner.
10:19Oh, uh, actually, I've been searching for a place where you can move in to.
10:24Huh? Does that mean you don't want to live with me?
10:29N-no, it's not like that! It's just that...
10:33But leaving you alone might lead to unhealthy habits again.
10:37I'll try my best to cook too!
10:39I don't need to save money anymore since my cafe is open, so please don't worry.
10:45Alright...
10:47She looks a bit sad. No, maybe it's just my imagination.
10:52Next day.
10:53Good morning, Master.
10:55Huh? Morning already?
10:58Wait, huh? Why are you wearing a maid outfit?
11:01Today is a day off for the cafe, right? And what's with this position?
11:06From now on, I'll be exclusively your maid.
11:09Huh?
11:10I'll do anything for you, my master. Just tell me anything you desire.
11:15W-what does this mean?
11:17After that, she would sit on my lap during meals, stick close to me when I'm moving around the room, and wouldn't let go.
11:25My heart can't take this! I need to go out and cool off for a bit.
11:29I-I'll be heading out for a bit!
11:32Ah! Where are you planning to go without me?
11:36Huh?
11:37It's a day off, so don't leave me alone!
11:40Sh-she's too cute!
11:42W-what on earth is happening? Rin, who used to be so cool, is getting all clingy with me.
11:49Uh, um, what do you have in mind for today?
11:54...
11:59Wait, she's asleep! I still don't understand why.
12:03...
12:05Please, keep me close, master.
12:09Could it be that her actions today were her way of wanting me to accept living together?
12:16The maid outfit, too. But I can't just live together with Rin, who is the number one popular maid. What should I do?
12:25One day...
12:27I finally found you!
12:29That voice! Could it be?
12:32The rumors about you working at this cafe were true, huh? Now, give me your contact info.
12:39I've already declined your request before.
12:42Can't you follow the orders of your master, even though you're a maid?
12:46Excuse me, sir.
12:48Gah! It's you again!
12:51That line should be mine. If you cause trouble for our employees, you'll be asked to leave again.
12:57Is it okay for you to do that? I'm a super famous influencer, you know? If I spread rumors about you, your cafe won't survive, right?
13:06So, it was you who spread those rumors after all.
13:10Who knows? I don't even know what you're talking about. But you wouldn't want to quit because of some weird rumors, would you?
13:19Well...
13:21If you understand, then do as I say.
13:24Indeed. I don't want my cafe I worked so hard to open to be ruined. But... that's fine.
13:32Huh?
13:33I don't care what happens to me if it means protecting our valuable employees. If you cause trouble for her, please leave.
13:41Grrr... acting all high and mighty just because you're the manager! I am a customer here!
13:47Please stop! Don't speak ill of him!
13:51What's with you? Are you saying you prefer a plain guy like him?
13:55Of course! Because you see... I really like Masato.
14:01Huh? Why would you...
14:04You always thought about me. Even when I couldn't handle the customer interactions well, you said,
14:10You don't need to force a cheerful demeanor. Let's find a way for you to make customers happy in your own unique way, remember?
14:18I was saved by your words. It was your advice that pushed me to respond to customer requests and act out the cool character during interactions.
14:28You were always cold. I thought you didn't like me.
14:32That's because you told me, you're fine just the way you are. But if there was any misunderstanding, I'm sorry. Should I change it after all?
14:42That's not true! You're already plenty charming just the way you are!
14:47Then please keep living with me! I'll work even harder to earn your approval!
14:52But... Rin is the number one popular maid. Can I really date her? And living together, won't it become a problem this time for sure?
15:02It's fine, isn't it?
15:04Sir... I remember, this guy always requests Rin.
15:09We got to know this Rin because of you. Then no one will blame you. We're cheering for you too!
15:16Thank you very much. Rin, I've loved you for a long time too!
15:22You've always supported me, and I know how hard you've worked to improve your customer service skills. From now on, no matter what troubles come our way, I'll protect you!
15:33Yes! I love you too!
15:36I won't accept this! I'm way more handsome, and I'm a super famous influencer!
15:43Is he still going on about that?
15:45Oh dear, it seems this gentleman needs some education on what it means to be a true master.
15:52What?
15:53Shall we get started?
15:55Let's go! With guidance from Professor Otakura, maybe you can become a true master!
16:01W-wait! L-let me go!
16:07Afterwards, there was some strict education from our regular customers, but it was too late.
16:13Charo's past misdeeds in various maid cafes had become rumors on social media, and his popularity as an influencer plummeted.
16:22As a result, he was banned from all maid cafes, including ours, and he disappeared from our sight forever.
16:29On the other hand, our cafe continued to prosper. Even after it became known that Rin has a boyfriend, our customers kept coming back.
16:39Of course, Rin continued to provide cool customer service just like before.
16:44However, when I returned home...
16:47Ugh, I'm tired again today. Please pamper me?
16:53Sure, but you seem so different at home compared to at the cafe.
16:58You accept the real me, right? This is the real me. Or do you prefer the cool me after all?
17:06It doesn't matter. I love you no matter who you are.
17:10I love you too. Please take care of me forever.