Getting a Maid

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A tiny hat perched on her head, held in place by a white ribbon tied beneath her delicate chin in a neat little bow.

The girl was small and dainty, her slim legs wrapped in sheer white tights that lent her a refined, almost doll-like charm.

"Hmph (눈_눈), you don't believe me, do you?" 

Iwanaga Kotoko caught the boy's doubtful look and puffed out her cheeks in a pout.

"Let me tell you, the monsters actually listen to me."

"If it weren't for this weird resurgence messing with their heads, I wouldn't have had to send the snow woman after that thick-headed ox." Her voice dipped, a hint of gloom creeping in. "They trust me, and I can't let them down."

"Even if it cost you an eye and a leg?"

Yuto's gaze drifted to the girl's right leg, snug in its white stocking. It was a prosthetic. The real Kotoko could only stand on one leg, and one of her eyes had lost its spark forever. That was the price she'd paid to become the 'Monster Princess.'

"Exactly."

Kotoko gave a firm nod, her amethyst eyes gleaming like a still lake under a starry sky. "Since I was eleven, I've never once regretted it."

"Princess..."

Behind her, the two snow women gazed at her small, lone figure with a mix of awe and pity. That kind of grit and determination—she was every bit the princess the monsters had chosen.

"Ok, enough mushy stuff. Let's get to it. Yukino Mifuyu, you ran off from the monster clan without permission and settled in the human world. Although you helped the snow woman handle that minotaur, you've still got to face the consequences."

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Kotoko's face hardened as she turned to business.

"Monsters aren't supposed to meddle in human affairs—that's a rule from a thousand years back. You even took a cursed object with you and settled in the human world, breaking the biggest taboo."

She locked eyes with the kneeling woman. "So, tell me, are you ready to accept your punishment?"

"I... Your Highness, I've no complaints and I am willing to take punishment.."

The striking snow woman, Yukino Mifuyu, bowed her head, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. She'd known since the day she fled that the princess and the monster clan might come for her. Now, regret was useless. She will face the consequences and absolve herself of her sins.

"Fine. Then I'll end it here."

Kotoko's eyes flickered with hesitation, but she steeled herself and stepped toward Yukino.

"Hold on! Isn't there some way to save her?"

Yuto's voice cut in, halting Kotoko mid-step. The rules felt too brutal. Why did it have to end in death?

"Hehe, I knew you'd try to play hero."

A sneaky giggle slipped out from behind him, throwing Yuto off balance.

"Huh?"

He blinked, caught off guard, as Kotoko smirked like a fox.

"Come on, admit it, you're just after Yukino's looks, aren't you (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)?"

Yuto didn't know what to say. This sinister lolita switched gears faster than a runaway cart.

It seems she'd been baiting him to step in all along.

"Hehe." Kotoko planted her hands on her hips, her pale face lighting up with mischief. "Rules are rules, but it's the modern age, there's always a loophole."

"Yuto, take the cursed ring and make Yukino your servant. That way, she doesn't have to die."

"Please, my lord, save Yukino."

Yukino Mifuyu's hopeful gaze met his, and even the other snow woman in her old-style kimono bowed low, tears in her eyes as she pleaded.

"Well..."

"Alright, if that's what you all want."

Yuto let out a resigned sigh and took the red-eyed ring from Kotoko's small hand. Who'd have guessed a curious stroll would land him with a gorgeous monster servant?

The moment he slid the ring on, Yukino Mifuyu turned into a swirl of white mist and vanished into it.

[Congratulations, host! You've acquired a Special-Grade Cursed Object: Cursed Ring. Reward: 5 Saint Quartz.]

[Special-Grade Cursed Object]: Cursed Ring

[Effect]: While the ring spirit resides within, you can summon her to fight on her own. Removing the ring will suck your life force.

Note: When worn, the charm effect is canceled. You must regularly meet the ring spirit's physical needs, or she'll fade away.

[Cursed Spirit]: Snow Woman

[Ability]: Commands snow and ice, with the power to freeze anything.

"Great. That settles your crimes."

"I hereby declare Yukino Mifuyu is no longer part of the monster clan, she's Yuto's personal servant now."

With her task done, Kotoko perked up. She put her hands behind her and walked around him happily.

"Take good care of her, Yuto."

"Wait, what's this about 'physical needs'?"

Yuto stared at the ring's terms, thrown for a loop.

"Just what it sounds like."

The little lolita in white winked, her eyes roving over him—lingering a tad too long below the belt. "Big brother, you're not... lacking down there, are you?"

"Want to test that theory yourself?"

Yuto chuckled, unfazed by her jab. He stepped forward and pinned her to the wall with a light thud.

'I almost forgot, she's the shameless flirt from the original story.'

"Eek, too close!"

Caught off guard, Kotoko flailed, her wide purple eyes mirroring his face as her cheeks turned bright red.

"Hmph, not so cocky now, huh?"

Yuto grinned, watching her duck her head in embarrassment.

'Tease me about that? I'll give you a taste.'

But just as he savored the moment, Kotoko giggled, lifting her tiny face and cupping her cheeks. "Yuto-kun, you pushed me against the wall and you've got to take responsibility now."

"What?"

Now Yuto was the one flustered.

'Wait, she's for real? Oh man, I've been harassed by this female hooligan.'

.....

Back at Kirisu Mafuyu's place, the graceful teacher was already up.

"Yuto-kun, care to explain what's happening?"

That supernatural flying ring had been the root of her lingering sickness. After hearing him out, she sank into a daze. As a science-minded woman, having her worldview flipped overnight was a lot to swallow.

"That's how it is, Teacher Mafuyu. The world's not what it used to be."

Yuto spoke gently, knowing she'd need time to come around.

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