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Kenzo's words caught Aoki off guard. How could the professor, the man who had always been so strict and professional, ever ask Aoki to be his personal maid? The mere thought of it was almost too much for Aoki to handle.

"Professor, are you serious?" Aoki asked, his voice shaking with surprise. "You want me to be your personal maid?"

Kenzo just laughed, the sound a bit forced even in Aoki's ears. "Well, what else can I do, Aoki? My hands are too messed up to do anything for myself. I need someone to take care of me until they heal."

Aoki couldn't deny the truth in Kenzo's words. The professor was right. His hands were nothing more than a pair of useless lumps of plaster and bone right now, completely unable to perform even the most basic tasks. And yet, the thought of being Kenzo's personal maid felt so wrong to Aoki.

But before Aoki could protest any longer, Kenzo grabbed his arm and pulled him into the house. As soon as they stepped inside, Aoki was hit by the familiar scent of Kenzo's house. It was a mix of fresh laundry, leather, and Kenzo's expensive cologne. And yet, there was something else in the air too. Aoki couldn't put a name to it, but it was a comforting smell.

Kenzo led Aoki through the living room and into the kitchen. "Here, let's start with something simple," Kenzo said, gesturing to a pile of dishes on the counter. "These need to be washed."

Aoki's heart sank. The thought of washing dishes was bad enough, but the idea of doing it in Kenzo's house was even worse. Kenzo was always so perfect, so clean. Aoki couldn't bear the thought of messing up his kitchen.

But before he could protest any further, Kenzo handed him a pair of rubber gloves and showed him where the soap was kept. "Just be careful with the knives and any fragile dishes."

Aoki nodded and got to work. He started with the easy stuff first, bowls and cups and small plates. He worked his way up to the larger plates and bowls, and finally, he ended with the knives.

Despite Aoki's initial reluctance to be professor's personal maid, he quickly found himself warming up to the professor. Kenzo's injured hands and inability to perform basic tasks made him completely reliant on Aoki, and the two of them developed a unique bond over the following days.

As Aoki continued to care for professor's every need, from washing dishes and making sandwiches to bathing and assisting him in using the bathroom, he couldn't help but see the professor in a new light. Kenzo was a man of great intellect and wisdom, and Aoki had always admired him from a distance, but now, he was seeing a completely different side to him.

For his part, Kenzo seemed to appreciate Aoki's help and companionship. He was a man who was used to being in control and in authority, but now, he was at the mercy of Aoki's care. Despite the awkward and embarrassing moments, Kenzo treated Aoki with respect and gratitude, never making him feel like a burden or a servant.

One day, as Aoki was helping Kenzo to the bathroom, the professor turned to him and said, "Aoki, I want you to know how much I appreciate everything you've done for me. I know this isn't an easy situation for you,"professsor began, his voice serious and sincere. "But you've been a lifesaver, and I don't know what I would do without you."

Aoki felt a lump form in his throat as he heard Kenzo's words. The professor was a man who was not given to public displays of affection, and yet, here he was, expressing his gratitude and showing Aoki a side of himself that he had never seen before.

For a moment, Aoki hesitated, unsure of how to respond. But then he realized that the only thing to say was the truth. "Professor, I care about you," Aoki said, his voice steady and sincere. "I know this situation is awkward and embarrassing for both of us, but I'm here for you, and I want to help you in any way I can."

Kenzo's face softened, and he reached out to touch Aoki's hand. "Thank you, Aoki. I don't know what I would do without you," he said, his voice barely above a whisper..

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