159 Curled-Up Cat

The high-spirited Seiji sought out Mai and asked to borrow the ‘Spirit Image’ once more.

But he was rejected.

"It’s almost lunchtime, so whatever you want to do should wait until after lunch, unless you want to skip it," Mai informed him calmly.

He hit a red traffic light, so he could only put on the brakes.

"You’re about to cook lunch? Would you like my assistance?" Seiji volunteered of his own volition.

"There's no need for that, but thanks for the offer."

The professional maid seemed to be exuding an aura which said: ‘For Milady’s lunch, people lacking experience will only get in my way.’

"Oh..."

'Ok then, I knew that it would turn out like this.'

Seiji turned around and was about to leave, but Mai stopped him.

"Your story’s not bad at all. I give it 7.5 points out of 10." Mai smiled. "Tell me when it gets published—I’ll go buy the magazine it’s in."