“To think I’d catch a cold……”
I coughed; throat ached.
Before academy entry, all-nighters were fine. After enrollment, my stamina seems lower……
…… No, that’s not it.
Since starting, taxing events have followed one after another.
Looking back: from the entrance ceremony, rescuing Mashiro from a noble’s idiot son, duel with Crown Prince Arnia……
Becoming Inter-Academy Magic Tournament representative, snatching Reina from Floné, fierce battle with brainwashed Alice.
Topping it off: demon dragon fight with broken right arm……
…… Am I working too much?
All chosen results, no regret, but the body screams.
Even a sturdy body needs rest at this rate.
After this, the final battle with Floné.
Not far off.
The dragon at Enkalton was an omen.
“To prepare, I need to push my body further…… in this state, I can’t claim to defeat Floné.”
…… No. Thinking turned negative because of the cold.
This cold is an SOS.
…… Then mentally enjoyable things are best!
Cold means maid-nursing……so.
I clapped twice; Alice peered in, holding her miniskirt hem desperately.
Her stern composure gone — exciting.
“Y-you called, Lord Ouga……”
Embarrassed-Alice cuteness — twofold. No, with the outfit, threefold.
Not her usual red maid uniform with black apron.
I’d asked head-maid Morina to prepare an ultra-mini-skirt, low-cut-with-frills cute maid outfit.
Past Alice would have cut me down with frigid eyes.
But! We’ve exchanged feelings!
She’d resolved “If Lord Ouga recovers from this……!” and wore it.
“U-uu…… don’t stare like that, Lord Ouga.”
The absolute territory of her thighs nearly visible. Tugging the skirt made her hips fidget.
Yet panties don’t show — that’s the charm.
Vulgar if shown; not crossing the line stirs imagination.
“Why? Your trained thighs are wonderful.”
“E-even said so, this outfit doesn’t suit me…… Miss Liche or Lady Karen would——”
“I saw them already. This time I want to see cute Alice.”
“C-cute……”
She turned maple-leaf red.
I beckoned her closer.
“I have a favor for cute Alice.”
“Y-yes. What is it?”
“Feeling unwell. Could you wipe my sweat?”
I undressed in front of her.
She instinctively covered her eyes. The unnatural finger gaps — ignore.
I’d do the same.
No man would seriously blind himself.
”…… Alice?”
”……! S-sorry, preparing now!”
She hurried to prep hot water, towels, change.
She must have seen me shirtless during morning training countless times…… emotional changes manifest.
I was sweaty; seeing her cute maid form was my goal, mission accomplished.
After this, I’ll have her lap-pillow me and sleep.
Her lap-pillow is heavenly.
“S-sorry to keep you. Then…… starting with your back.”
She moved a warm wet towel slowly.
“How is it?”
“Just right pressure. As expected of Alice.”
“Honored.”
”…… Now alone, are you still maid-Alice?”
“Th-that…… forgive me. If I drop the framing, I’ll faint again from embarrassment……”
“Then can’t help it. Looking forward to next time.”
“Please don’t say such things. Everyone wants you healthy.”
“True. Don’t want to trouble others with a cold.”
So.
“Next time…… wash my back at the public bath.”
“Wha!?”
She slipped, hitting her head into my back.
Missed seeing her shaken face — small disappointment.
“Lord Ouga!? Th-that means bathing together…… er, um……!”
“Heh heh heh, joking. I wanted to see flustered Alice.”
“D-don’t joke like that! My heart almost burst……”
Relieved it was a joke, she slumped against my bare back.
A weird position…… she’s relaxed enough not to care.
She’s not opposed to bathing together; her usual attitude shows.
She just doesn’t want to faint mid-event like the date.
It was cute to me, but she finds it shameful.
”…… But, Alice.”
I gently took her hand on my shoulder, spoke kindly.
“If I lack courage and need the last push…… would you wash off my pathetic back?”
“That…… I can’t imagine you in such a state——”
She squeezed back.
Her hand was very warm.
For sweat-cooled me, perfect.
“——It’s an honor to be entrusted such a role.”
”…… Thank you, Alice.”
I released her hand; she resumed wiping.
No words exchanged, but feelings connected — a comfortable time.
After that, lap-pillow with Alice, I crashed; cold cured instantly.
Half-asleep rising, I bounced off Alice’s boobs — a nice memory.
◇ For reference, if Reina lap-pillowed, Ouga would rise without hitting anything. (Heartless lol)
Sorry for slow update due to moving! ◇