Episode 12 : Operating an official account is difficult

　The task of unlocking a door is not just a hassle.

　If you are left with a lot of work, such as staying late at night, then getting up early in the morning, going to the store before it opens, unlocking the door, and checking various things, you will also be responsible for managing the keys themselves. It's the number one job I don't want to do.

　That's why in my previous life, I had a shift-based part-time job and avoided late and early shifts as much as possible, but even though I was a part-time worker, I was still entrusted with work, so I couldn't completely avoid it because it involved adult matters. .

　However, for some reason, even in this world, her official status was that of a girl who worked part-time at a coffee shop, so it was decided that the 'lockpicking' task would be shared between them.

　What's more, I wanted to leave everything to the Colonel.

　However, if I were to be in charge of unlocking the store all by myself while carrying all the duties of "MAGIA" and negotiating with officials, I would probably end up with a pit in my stomach, or worse, I would die from overwork.

　If the Colonel died from overwork, that would be a problem for me, and it would be a big problem for this world as well.

　So, even if you don't like it, you have to take on some trouble.

　Adult situations are really cruel, and how foolish I was as a child to want to grow up as soon as possible.

　Under such circumstances, I woke up at 5 a.m., got ready, and unlocked the ``Makiya''.

　It's been about a week since the last attack by the Critical Beast, and during that time I was enjoying a moment of peace, but as for how I am perceived by others in this world, I am only ``Chihaya Saijo.'' There is no difference.

　During that time, Maki-ya was open for business, so I continued to role-play Saijo Chihaya to the outside world, so I could truly understand the feeling of an actor being absorbed by the role.

　I want to believe that my ego won't be eroded by Saijo Chihaya, but it's surprisingly scary to feel like you're no longer yourself.

　As if to wipe away the anxiety that was building up in my chest, I immersed myself in the work of getting the store ready to open, just like I had done in my previous life.

　You can unlock the door, clean the store, and check the delivery of ingredients.

　When it comes to ingredients, Mayu, who is in charge of the kitchen, will just hand over the baton when she arrives, so I'm pretty sure she's doing a fair amount of work.

　Well, this coffee shop doesn't have any customers anyway.

　There are times when the store across the street is closed, or when a customer just pops in to check it out, but even today, ``Makiya'' is closed.

　Regardless of the behind-the-scenes circumstances, if the people heard that the maid cafe, which is run entirely on tax money, is always in the red, there would be a riot.

　While I was resting my chin on the handle of the mop and looking bored, I saw Koyomi modestly peeking out from the back door and bowing her head timidly.

"...Ah...Saijo, Senpai...Good morning, here you are..."

"Good morning, Koyomi."

　It's quite rare for Koyomi to come early.

　For the past week, I've been skipping around in the game, but as written in the setting materials book, Koyomi was the one who came to the store late when she wasn't in charge of picking locks.

　It seems like it has something to do with her being weak in the morning or sensitive to sunlight, so no one seems to care about her except for Hazuki, who she's not on good terms with, but rare things are rare.

"It's early today. I'm sure you weren't on duty to pick the lock."

"...Ah, uh...I...I...I want to help you..."

"help?"

　I couldn't help but roll my eyes and repeat Koyomi's words in return.

　It's a pain to pick the lock, but it's not so busy that I'd like to ask for a cat's help.

　Still, the fact that she volunteered to help means that Koyomi probably has her own reasons.

"...Yes...I haven't been able to help everyone, so...let's try our best..."

　got it.

　This must be a side effect of me not dying according to the original story.

　In the original story, Koyomi doesn't have to worry about such things, and is destined to be rushed to the front lines and wear down her spirit.

　The plot of ``Puella Magi Magica Dragoon'' is that in the process, even though she suffers collateral damage, her fighting skills are recognized, and she gradually grows closer to the special class magical girls.

　Well, all the special class magical girls will die if they close their hearts. Even in the true ending, this is what people really think.

　Anyway, as long as I'm alive, Koyomi will remain in a weak position since I... or rather, Saijo Chihaya has taken on the role of a team leader.

　So I guess they're trying to help us in some small way.

　That's something I have to do something about, but I think it's great that you're trying to find something you can do and take action instead of getting frustrated.

　Koyomi is a timid, crybaby, and shy person, but it is precisely because she has such strength at her core that she is the main character of this world.

"Hmm...I've finished cleaning the store, but..."

　Although I would like to respond to that feeling, the series of work has already been completed.

　Mayu is in charge of managing the ingredients, so there's no way she can allocate them, and there's nothing else she can do.

　I thought as I glanced at Koyomi, whose hoodie was pulled over her eyes and her head drooped.

"...Ah, I'm a nuisance...I guess..."

"No way. Hmm... oh, yeah."

　By the way, there were some things that could be done.

　I take out my smartphone from the pocket of my maid uniform and check the official SNS account of "Magiya", which is also closed.

　Wow, it hasn't been updated at all. I guess it can't be helped because if you don't have the motivation, you won't have a problem even if the number of customers increases.

"This account is hardly active, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to take a publicity photo."

"Promotional materials, photos..."

"I'd like you to change into your uniform. There's still plenty of time until the store opens. Maybe some customers will start coming to this quiet store where the birds are chirping."

　After all, it's a two-shot of a beautiful girl wearing a maid outfit. She has the power to appeal to a certain demographic.

　I don't know if it's okay to move the official account without permission, but I guess I can get the colonel's consent later.

　In response to my suggestion, Koyomi fidgets as she pulls her hood back over her eyes, but then replies with a small "yes" and runs towards the backyard.

　After resting her chin on the mop handle for a while, Koyomi returned to the hall, dressed in a classic maid outfit.

"...Oh, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting..."

"No problem, it looks good on you."

　Koyomi, who has long, fluffy, wavy silver hair and innocent, big red eyes, is beautiful in a way that is far from Japanese. She's wearing a maid outfit, and even if you don't think about it, she's cute.

　There might be a nice symmetry between her and Saijo Chihaya, who is better known as 'Yamato Nadeshiko'.

　Immediately, I switched my smartphone camera to selfie mode and hugged Koyomi's shoulders.

"Isn't it ticklish?"

"...Yes..."

"You don't have to be so nervous. Now, let's take the picture."

　There was a popping sound, and we were shown on the screen with awkward smiles on our faces.

　It's roughly 60 points for a sales smile, but there may be some customers who are attracted to Koyomi's awkward but not-so-salesy features, such as her fingertips forming a peace sign.

　Or rather, Yuri-san, a regular customer, is like that.

　While thinking about this, I took a photo, added a similar wording to it, and uploaded it to official account. The account's post section will be updated within a few seconds.

　I don't know if there will be a direct reaction.

　Well, it's important to be patient with this kind of thing. It would be a problem if it prospered too much.

　But oh well, Koyomi seems kind of satisfied, so it's okay.

　If the business becomes prosperous, my superiors will probably consider adding more personnel. Maybe, definitely.

　When I looked at the official account and saw how cute Koyomi was, nervously waiting for a reaction, my jaw dropped naturally as well.