Chapter 11

Tohru and Cleaning (トールと掃除) is the eleventh chapter of Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon.

Plot
Tohru enthusiastically cleans the house while singing, catching Kobayashi's attention. Kobayashi finds the song's lyrics a bit strong and potentially risky. Tohru diligently cleans, and Kobayashi wonders if she's a clean freak. Tohru admits she might be one, mentioning her fondness for bathing and dental hygiene. She humorously talks about removing bugs stuck in her teeth, to which Kobayashi asks about cavities. Tohru explains that such small issues are hard to notice in her dragon form.

Kobayashi sympathizes, commenting on the difficulties of having a large body. Tohru elaborates on her living arrangements, mentioning caves, ruins, or flying while asleep as options. Kobayashi admires Tohru's adaptability.Tohru explains that is not the case as if she stays in one place to long humans will attempt to capture her.Kobayashi compares this to pokemon. Tohru reveals the challenges of dragon-sized bathing, noting that rain or small hot springs are their limited options. She mentions that dragons clean themselves by licking, which Kobayashi humorously labels as "too erotic" by human standards, to Tohru's later surprise.

Tohru clarifies that many dragons have similar habits and can remain healthy despite unhygienic practices, which makes Kobayashi envious. Kobayashi admits her own shortcomings in keeping things tidy, explaining a previous laissez-faire attitude due to living alone. Tohru scolds her for this, cautioning about Kanna learning from the mess. Kobayashi reflects on her parents' dynamics and expresses gratitude for Tohru's cleaning, which pleases Tohru. However, Kanna misinterprets Kobayashi's gratitude as an attempt to seduce Tohru, calling her "evil."

Kobayashi is taking a bath.Tohru opens the door and asks if Kobayashi would like it if she were to clean her back.Kobayashi agrees after a bit of hesitation.Kobayashi asks if it is easier for Tobruk to wash herself in human form.Tohru explains that it is but her human form is constraining as it is made from magic.Tohru explains that it’s like wearing a small suit. Tohru also explains that she was used to exploring as a dragon so human restrictions can be frustrating.Kobayashi asks if she doesn’t like being in human form.Tohru explains that this is an exception.Kanna also wants to join in the bath.

Tohru is starting to clean again but Kobayashi cuts her short.Kobayashi explains that she would like to thank Tohru for cleaning her back and tells her to come out.Kobayashi washes Tohru while she is in dragon form.Kobayashi compares this to washing a car.After the wash Tohru shakes the water out in dragon form, getting some water on Kobayashi.

Characters

 * Kobayashi
 * Tohru
 * Kanna Kamui

Anime Episodes

 * Episode 3