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"A mysterious Western-style mansion staffed with maids. A perfect setup for my inner writer's curiosity." Akira is a young author who made a splash as a student with a debut that clinched an award, but he has since hit a creative rut, feeling increasingly trapped in writer's block. An unexpected c... read more

"A mysterious Western-style mansion staffed with maids. A perfect setup for my inner writer's curiosity." Akira is a young author who made a splash as a student with a debut that clinched an award, but he has since hit a creative rut, feeling increasingly trapped in writer's block. An unexpected call, intended to convey the news of his grandmother's passing, steers him to 'Koyoukan' (Maple Mansion). The mansion has two requests for the young man: - Immerse himself as a guest. - Write a tale within the mansion's walls. With this change of scenery, Akira's got a feeling he might've just found his muse.

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"This flower field is a little secret between Onii-chan and us. So please feel free to drop by anytime the fancy takes you." Lily is the black-haired maid at the manor who runs the kitchen. She's the go-to person for all meals and can whip up just about any dish, whether Japanese or Western. But he... read more

"This flower field is a little secret between Onii-chan and us. So please feel free to drop by anytime the fancy takes you." Lily is the black-haired maid at the manor who runs the kitchen. She's the go-to person for all meals and can whip up just about any dish, whether Japanese or Western. But her talents don't stop there—she has a green thumb, overseeing Lavender’s garden. While she might seem like the youngest and most innocent one, Lily holds a surprise in the age department, and she's not hiding it. She is a real people person, always full of energy. Without batting an eye, she hits it off with Akira, an outsider. Though clueless about TV and modern books, she knows her way around classic literature. And now, she's set her sights on the "story" Akira is cooking up. Akira's Memo This little maid is always so lively. Rumor has it she's got a few more candles on her birthday cake than you'd expect, but you'd never guess her actual age based on how she acts. Still, her wealth of knowledge doesn't align with her youthful looks. When chatting with her, I sometimes get this vibe that there's more beneath the surface. Out of all the maids, she's probably the biggest mystery.

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"Making our guests' day with a bit of beauty is what I live for. And seeing these plants thrive? That's just the cherry on top." Lavender oversees all the cleaning and laundry in the mansion and tends to the courtyard. Her heavy workload often requires other maids to pitch in. Her maid uniform sets... read more

"Making our guests' day with a bit of beauty is what I live for. And seeing these plants thrive? That's just the cherry on top." Lavender oversees all the cleaning and laundry in the mansion and tends to the courtyard. Her heavy workload often requires other maids to pitch in. Her maid uniform sets her apart; it's a unique design ingeniously repurposed from her kimono. Though reserved and soft-spoken, Lavender harbors an insatiable curiosity, particularly regarding Akira, a newcomer from beyond the mansion's walls. She cares deeply for the courtyard plants, treating them like her own children. Akira's Memo Lavender handles all the cleaning and laundry in the mansion, including the undies, which was a bit awkward for me. I tried to do my own laundry, but she wouldn't hear of it—"strictly business," she says. It's still embarrassing that other maids might get their hands on them, though. Lavender usually keeps a poker face, but every now and then she lets her guard down, revealing a sweet smile, especially when she's humming away in the courtyard.

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"Marigold at your service. Dear guest. Please feel free to ask me for anything. I will do my best to fulfill any request within my reach. ...Oh, did I say "anything"? Yes, that's right. Anything, indeed." Marigold, a blonde room maid in the mans... read more

"Marigold at your service. Dear guest. Please feel free to ask me for anything. I will do my best to fulfill any request within my reach. ...Oh, did I say "anything"? Yes, that's right. Anything, indeed." Marigold, a blonde room maid in the mansion, possesses a gentle and polite personality. She finds genuine joy in pleasing others. However, in a mansion devoid of guests, Marigold had no choice but to go about her work silently, feeling unfulfilled. The arrival of Akira and his work has piqued Marigold's interest. Intrigued by his writing, she has begun to explore novels she wouldn't typically read. Akira's Memo This girl has a vibe of an ojousama from a respectable family written all over her. Being a room maid, she's right there to cater to my every need. While having maids around can be nerve-wracking, her presence puts me at ease. She's all ears, ready to listen to whatever I say. But that's precisely why I need to watch my mouth and avoid inappropriate remarks...

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"Dear guest, how is your experience at Kouyoukan? In the absence of our master, we are committed to ensuring your stay is nothing short of exceptional." Rosemary, the head maid at the mansion, is a social butterfly with a knack for making everyone feel at ease. Yet, she's no pushover—she always kee... read more

"Dear guest, how is your experience at Kouyoukan? In the absence of our master, we are committed to ensuring your stay is nothing short of exceptional." Rosemary, the head maid at the mansion, is a social butterfly with a knack for making everyone feel at ease. Yet, she's no pushover—she always keeps it professional, knowing exactly where to draw the line. She's known to crack a joke or two that might not always hit the mark, but you can trust her to keep things straight. When she's not running the show, Rosemary is hands-on, helping wherever needed. From cooking and laundry to paperwork, the head maid got it all covered. Yet, she humbly acknowledges that these capabilities are expected of every maid in the mansion. Akira's memo At first glance, this girl seemed a bit high and mighty, but it turns out she's cool—though she does enjoy a bit of leg-pulling. And despite her youthful looks, she's got a knack for nailing contract negotiations like a pro. Ever wonder where she learned all that? She's on point when it matters, every inch the capable head maid you’d expect.

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"Given your presence, esteemed guest, might I interest you in a session of fortune-telling?" Adorned in stark white, Amaryllis serves as the self-appointed night guardian of the mansion, emerging solely after dusk. Her aversion to sunlight confines her to her dimly lit chamber during daylight hours... read more

"Given your presence, esteemed guest, might I interest you in a session of fortune-telling?" Adorned in stark white, Amaryllis serves as the self-appointed night guardian of the mansion, emerging solely after dusk. Her aversion to sunlight confines her to her dimly lit chamber during daylight hours. Proficient in both pharmacology and fortune-telling, she also diligently monitors Akira’s physical well-being.

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"If these are the festival materials, please deliver them to Sensei. Feel free to use them as needed along the way." The town's Mayor. Now in his seventh term, Rokurou has been a pivotal community leader for many years. Currently residing alone... read more

"If these are the festival materials, please deliver them to Sensei. Feel free to use them as needed along the way." The town's Mayor. Now in his seventh term, Rokurou has been a pivotal community leader for many years. Currently residing alone in his spacious mansion after outliving his wife and seeing his children off to independence, Rokurou is a celebrated and trusted local dignitary, cherished for his gentle nature and open-hearted approach to outsiders. He shows unusual enthusiasm when it comes to the town's traditional festival. Rokurou is familiar with the 'Koyoukan' in the mountains and that Rosemary regularly stops by his mansion.

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"Welcome! Oh, it’s you, Sensei. What are you having today?" Miyako works as the face of the 'Kuroneko' café near Kouyoukan, which also doubles as her home. She's a regular student on weekdays, but her afternoons and weekends are spent serving cu... read more

"Welcome! Oh, it’s you, Sensei. What are you having today?" Miyako works as the face of the 'Kuroneko' café near Kouyoukan, which also doubles as her home. She's a regular student on weekdays, but her afternoons and weekends are spent serving customers at the café. She affectionately refers to a maid from the mansion as 'Mari-san.' Like any other girl her age, Miyako loves active play and spending time with friends. While not a big reader, she's recently been giving novels a shot, thanks to Yuka’s influence and her new acquaintance with Akira.

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"......Welcome. Sensei. Please take any seat you like." The owner of the 'Kuroneko' café. Shuuichi has a decent rapport with the mansion's maids, who hook him up with medicine for his mom. His better half works in the city and returns around th... read more

"......Welcome. Sensei. Please take any seat you like." The owner of the 'Kuroneko' café. Shuuichi has a decent rapport with the mansion's maids, who hook him up with medicine for his mom. His better half works in the city and returns around these parts during a long weekend or holiday. Shuuichi mostly keeps to himself, not one for small talk with customers. His daughter Miyako, though? The polar opposite. That's why folks say they're two sides of the same coin, so to speak.

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"T, Thank you so much...... Sensei, I'll cherish it for the rest of my life......!" A young girl who lives next door to the Kuroneko café. With her busy parents often away, Yuka finds a daytime haven at the café, entrusted to the staff's care. ... read more

"T, Thank you so much...... Sensei, I'll cherish it for the rest of my life......!" A young girl who lives next door to the Kuroneko café. With her busy parents often away, Yuka finds a daytime haven at the café, entrusted to the staff's care. Being a kid of the digital age, Yuka spends her time reading books and manga on her smartphone and tablet. She's head over heels for Akira's debut work and has a few copies lying around—one for keeps and the rest for sharing with her pals.