Maid's everyday. (1)

* First day of Rei working as a maid for Claire.
* First introduction of Lene Orso.
	+ Gentle voice.
	+ Older than both Rei and Claire.
	+ Has fluffy, flax-colored hair.
	+ "Feels like a tolerant woman."
		- Also not just a gentle girl.
	+ Also a commoner but the eldest daughter of a leading merchant company, Orso.
	+ Works for Claire, not for money but for ulterior motives.
		- To establish a connection with the Minister of Finance by currying favor.
	+ Well-liked by Claire.
	+ Very skilled at handling Claire.
		- Including Claire's trademark winding curls.
* Lene has a deep, established relationship with Claire but is quick to support Rei's dedication as well as back her up as equally as she helps Claire.
* More details are given about Claire and her assets:
	+ Custom-made super-high-class goods.
	+ Even her pajamas are smooth silk which is difficult to own by most.
	+ Has clear, porcelain white skin with a fine texture.
	+ Not tall but has long and slender limbs.
	+ Has almond-shaped eyes.
	+ Rei considers her a perfect beauty.
		- Rei also realizes the amount of staring is undoubtedly sexual harassment.
	+ Claire's trademark curls are not naturally curly and have to be done every day.
		- At this point, Rei has practiced on a wig but not successful.
		- Also note that shampoo or conditioner does not exist in this world but soap works almost as well.
	+ Received special education from an excellent tutor from an early age.
		- Most of her knowledge is driven by an urge to win perceived contests.
		- Known to voluntarily study in her off time.
		- Since losing the Liberal Arts test to Rei, she has been enthusiastically studying even more.
	+ Poor image as a villainess but conscientious.
* More details are given about the school structure:
	+ The Royal Academy uniform is similar to blazers in modern Japan with an elegant twist.
		- White blouse with frills and embroidery that covers the arms.
	+ Uniforms are rare because of the rarity of commoners to attend school and the tradition of nobles dressing up.
	+ Academy uniforms serve as a status symbol of the elite and grace.
		- In contrast to Japanese uniforms that symbolize standardization and collectivist identity.
	+ Academy meals are provided in the dining hall.
		- The menu is quite extravagant to cater to the nobility.
			* Full-course meals are not served however.
			* A set menu includes a staple food, main dish, side dish, soup, and dessert.
				+ An especially daily pleasure for students of commoner origins.
				+ Claire is of such high status that this food is still of poor quality to her.
					- Even the teachers attach honorifics when addressing Claire despite being a campus of equality.
					- Rei concludes that in reality, social status matters.
* First introduction of Blume.
	+ The most popular restaurant in the Royal Capital.
	+ Known for introducing the newest recipes and famous among nobles.
	+ Expensive to the point that a full-course meal is the equivalent of half a commoner's annual income.
	+ So extravagant that even the funding for the Royal academy could not afford it.
* Claire admits to disliking bell peppers.
	+ Considers them unfit for humans.
	+ She is almost convinced to eat them by Lene reasoning it was her obligation as a noble.
	+ She is full convinced when Rei tries to eat them to share an indirect kiss with Claire.
* More information on the history of the Bauer Kingdom:
	+ The food policy of Coulee III:
		- Resolved the great famine that started with a poor harvest in the neighboring country Appalachia. But with it, the vulnerability of the kingdom's food infrastructure was made evident. Afterwards, the kingdom put effort into developing the western, agricultural region, committed to improving food self-sufficiency without relying on imports.
* As a maid to support Claire, Rei's duties include tutoring.
	+ Since Claire self-studies, Rei doesn't have much to tutor.
	+ Lene doesn't participate in lectures like Rei does.
		- Rei's conditions allow her to continue working while in school.
		- Lene is a maid without academy student status.
		- She actually lives near the academy dormitory in an establishment dedicated to non-students that serve nobility.
		- While students are in class, she and the other maids carry out tasks:
			* Wash their masters' clothes
			* Contact the parents' houses
			* Gather intelligence to prepare for winter socializing
			* And other duties not listed.
	+ Because of Rei's enthusiasm and attention to detail, Claire doesn't let her do much.

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