“Wha - this is…”
“Ehehe. This is what it is. Welcome, all you ladies. Are you here to make a nomination?”

Kurumi laughed and gave a beaming smile as she spoke. Then the countless Kurumi clones nodded simultaneously.

“Yes. We are.”

All the Kurumi’s,… who weren’t Kurumi, pointed to the store manager.

“I choose the manager.”
“….Eeh?”

Shade’s eyes widened. Kurumi shouted out in panic.

“Wh-what! How are you going against my plans!?
“Er, because…”
“We want to play with manager-san too.”
“This is bad, this is bad…"
“Hey, wai-“

The Kurumis grabbed the manager and dragged him away. Today, the manger Itsuka Shido was the choice for the cafe's number one maid.

“I desire to remain here.”
“Uuuum, you two?”

The store manager’s voice didn’t reach either of them. And left at that the cafe opened. Both girls are flocked by their fans, who are determined to confirm the cafe’s number one. One after another they add their nominations for the two girls, more and more money piling up.

“Ufufu; welcome back, master. My my, I wonder if I can forgive you for approaching me on two feet?”
“Place your order. I recommend the Oririn special omurice, which costs 29XX yen. [I think Oririn is supposed to be Origami’s cute version of her name] It’s just ordinary omurice, but I wrote some marine's-style profanity on it in ketchup."

Both of the girls are being judged by their masters based on their proficiency in the art of good service. But… as closing time approaches, Origami starts to take the lead.

“I win. After only 10 minutes has passed, another recovery from you will be impossible.”
“Ufufu, is that what you think?”

Kurumi laughed fearlessly and the next an avalanche of guests crowded into the shop. And… all of then had the same face as Kurumi.

Date•A•Job Case 2: Maids

In the corner of Amamiya City there is a maid cafe. For the maids here, contrary to the glamorous appearance, unfolding power struggles mean that any blood spilled is washed away with fresh blood.

"My my, Origami-san. I hope you're doing well. Are you returning to your futile pursuit today?"
"Tokisaki Kurumi. Against you, I will not lose."

The two of them, Tobiichi Origami and Tokisaki Kurumi, are always competing to be the shop's best maid. However, there's no room at the top for both of them. Which of the two is today's winner depends on how much they earn; it's a contest to determine the true number one.

“Ufufu. Allow me to give you your last rites today.”
“Being number one holds no interest to me. However, I won’t allow you to kiss the store manager on the cheek as a prize.”

As Origami spoke, the store manager Itsuka Shido, who was listening to their exchange from out back, started as if someone shook him by the shoulder.

“Umm, I haven’t heard anything about this.”
“Ehehe. My power will be perfectly sufficient. I’m going to make you realise the difference in status between us.”
[this runs until end of quote marks on next segment]