Can I Still Be Your Heroine Even Though I'm Your Teacher?-Chapter 5Volume 3 .1 - Because You’re the Best

“Nikki is the only one who thought to bring an apron. Boys who cook are really reliable, aren’t they?”

Mayuzumi-san’s point wasn’t lost on me.

At first, the turnout was slow, but as the reputation of the maids spread, the number of customers increased, and as more people from outside came, the line grew longer.

The boys assigned to the back end struggled to prepare drinks and snacks as ordered. There were inconsistencies in the amount poured into the paper cups, incorrect quantities, and even mix-ups with the orders themselves. If anything spilled just before serving, it caused a commotion in the back, leading to hurried clean-ups and further delays for the customers.

And with many attractive maids present, there were also customers who lingered with the intention of flirting.

The decisive factor was allocating manpower to manage the waiting line that extended outside the classroom.

There were thirty students in Class 2-C, with an almost even ratio of boys to girls.

They were divided into three groups of ten and rotated in shifts.

Despite having prepared a perfect shift schedule in advance, unexpected troubles were inevitable.

There were those who couldn’t participate in the shifts due to club activities or other commitments, and some who got caught up in issues and couldn’t return in time.

As a result, both the floor and the back end had fewer people than initially planned, and allocating staff to line management led to chaos due to being understaffed.

Although it wasn’t my shift yet, I couldn’t stand by and not help.

『To increase customer turnover, please ensure the following rules are strictly enforced. Each customer must order at least one item, and the table occupancy time is strictly limited to thirty minutes! No outside food or drinks allowed! Photography is limited to the interior and food only. Make sure staff faces are not captured. If customers are flirting and don’t listen to warnings, they’re disrupting business, and the our sports club boys can forcibly remove them without mercy!』

Taking command as the back-end coordinator, I directed the others and worked in tandem with the floor leader, Mayuzumi-san, to reestablish the service system.

『Nishiki, we’re out of the pre-made coffee.』

『I just made a new batch! Serve that, and then prepare an additional refill.』

『Nishiki-kun, can’t we take a two-shot Cheki with the maids?』 (Cheki=a Polaroid photograph)

『We’re a Cafe! We don’t offer such services!』

『But, someone’s asking specifically for Kuhouin-san and says they’ll pay any amount. What should we do?』

『No matter how much money they offer, it’s out of the question! Rejected! Refuse everything!』

『Manager, there’s a persistent flirt. He won’t leave no matter how much we warn him.』

『Any sports club members free, please assist in escorting them out!』

『Manager! The cultural festival committee is telling us to manage the line properly.』

『Ah—enough! Leave this place to me, you two go help with the line!』

『Manager!』

『Who’s the manager?!』

『Some customers are asking if there’s a service to feed cute animals, especially wanting to give premium meat to the tiger. They say they’ll pay any price.』

『That must be the same person who wanted a two-shot Cheki with Akira! Kick them out before they cause any trouble.』

The requests were endless, and I was running around trying to keep up.

However, thanks to standing firm until everyone got used to their roles, the chaos eventually subsided, although the crowd continued.

My experience working in a food service job was proving useful.

As I responded to everyone’s instructions, I somehow became known as the manager.

By the way, the boys in the back were also made to wear animal ears.

Akira chose the wolf ears for me.

“Mayuzumi-san. It’s about time for table three to vacate.”

“Understood! Don’t worry, I’ve made sure to set aside plenty of time to go out and have fun with Akiaki!”

As a maid, Mayuzumi Ririka used her natural cheerfulness to play the friendly friend character, closing the distance even with first-time customers.

Her casual demeanor and witty banter as a cat-eared maid were the epitome of the maid cafe experience.

Customers who wanted to talk with Mayuzumi-san often placed additional orders.

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“Well, that would be nice if we had the time.”

“Why’s that?”

“It’s this busy before lunch, and the number of customers is only going to increase.”

The number of people passing through the corridor was growing, and there was no sign that the influx of customers to the Animal Maid Cafe of Class 2-C would slow down anytime soon.

“Hmm. I’ve sent out messages for help, but not everyone can come running. Ririka might have misjudged this.”

She checked her smartphone messages, her expression not brightening.

“Having so many customers is proof that the concept was good. Mayuzumi-san, it’s not just your responsibility.”

“...Nikki, you’re so nice.”

“No amount of flattery will get you anything.”

“That’s why Akiaki opens up to you.”

Mayuzumi-san muttered thoughtfully.