On Saturday, September 23rd, the Ten'ou Festival, jointly organized by ten high schools in Tengu City, finally arrived. The declaration of the Executive Committee Chairman marked the prelude to this festival. The Executive Committee Chairman's announcement echoed from the loudspeakers installed on the ceiling, and at the same time, each exhibition hall was filled with applause and cheers.
"Bang! Bang!" At the same time, numerous fireworks bloomed in the sky, signaling the start of the Ten'ou Festival.
Early that morning, many people had already prepared their goods at their stalls, awaiting customers. For them, the Ten'ou Festival was not just a festival but also a great opportunity to make money. Tens of thousands of people would gather at the large exhibition hall in Tengu City Plaza that day, making it a prime time for business. Just like the rather neutral-looking beautiful girl selling her doujinshi comics there, the towering stacks of books beside her showed her immense passion.
Yoshino looked up at her surroundings, where all the stalls were food-related. Takoyaki, crepes, and the super-popular special fried meat croquettes were all available. Shiina had initially come up with the idea of setting up a shaved ice stall to attract customers, but Sister Nozomi had unequivocally rejected it.
Yoshino's current location was Hall 2 of the main exhibition area, the crucial spot that would determine whether Raizen High School could win—the food stalls.
Their class was running a maid café, so the stall's sign read—[Maid Café ☆ RAIZEN]! Yoshino was wearing a long dress in a color between periwinkle and black, with a pure white apron adorned with dense lace. In short, it was a very standard maid outfit.
But what Yoshino found most peculiar was how such a stall managed to get permission. Although the Ten'ou Festival was grand in scale, it was still a high school cultural festival; while seemingly free, it actually had an surprising number of rules. Anything deemed "inappropriate for students" would not be approved. Therefore, a customer-service-oriented establishment like this should have been scrutinized with a delicate balance. She wondered how the three-person committee in her class obtained permission.
Initially, when Yoshino appeared before everyone in this outfit, everyone couldn't help but take photos with her. After the photos, they all expressed that seeing such a cute Yoshino was a real treat, and they wished they hadn't let Yoshino be a maid. Although Yoshino could indeed be a chef in the kitchen, they feared she would get tired, so they abandoned that idea and let her be a maid. After all, they could enjoy the view while working.
However, the current situation seemed a bit off, because Yoshino saw that even Itsuka Kotori and Takamiya Mana were wearing maid outfits, preparing for the opening, while Itsuka Shido had once again transformed into Itsuka Shiori mode, appearing before everyone. The reason this time was still that his cousin came to help her brother.
"Is this outfit really not some kind of shameful play?! I don't understand why girls in anime and games can wear these clothes so nonchalantly!" Itsuka Shiori desperately pulled at her skirt. The maid outfit's skirt was too short, making her feel as if it would flutter up if she made any significant movement. Although she had been a real girl for a few days on Mikutama Island, she really couldn't stand this feeling!!!
"Oh? I didn't expect our Itsuka-san to be like this again? Could it be that he got a little addicted during those few days on Mikutama Island, couldn't suppress his desires at this festival, and so is here at the Ten'ou Festival to fully release himself? Hmm! Hmm! I understand your feelings, Itsuka-san. Sometimes it's good to let loose, otherwise, you'll get stifled."
Just as Itsuka Shiori was feeling shy about her maid outfit, Toujou Nozomi, also in a maid outfit, appeared before her. Her clothes were custom-made, as there were no sizes to fit her. After all, no one in the class had her well-developed figure; even if the three-person committee felt uncomfortable, they still had her clothes custom-made.
"That's right. I also feel very troubled. Last night at home, Shiori, because she didn't have her maid outfit, asked me to find a way to get her a fitted maid outfit. Although I tried to obstruct her in every way, she is, after all, my dearest older sister. As her best little sister, how could I refuse her request? Don't you agree?"
Itsuka Kotori stood beside Toujou Nozomi, sucking on a lollipop, looking at Itsuka Shiori's awkward expression, and sighing with feigned distress. But why was her face full of smiles? You just want to see your sister make a fool of herself, don't you? I've already seen through your true colors!
"What do you mean I begged you! You forced me to wear this outfit! And then you used some democratic vote to decide whether I should wear women's clothes or not, don't go too far! Even if you're my sister, I'll get angry!" Seeing Itsuka Kotori heartlessly mocking her from the side, Itsuka Shiori immediately lost control.
She had an OK-band-like device on her throat, a voice changer. Now she was speaking in a female voice. This time she was just wearing women's clothes, not actually turning into a girl like last time. She remembered how Itsuka Kotori cried tears when she saw her in women's clothes last night and felt furious! But that wasn't the most important thing, the most important thing was... "I don't think there's anything bad about it, older sister. You look really cute like this now." Takamiya Mana looked at Itsuka Shiori, her whole face turning very red. Covering her face, she spoke with a fidgety manner, saying words that made Itsuka Shiori's mouth twitch. She felt that her image in her sister's eyes was plummeting at a very fast rate.
"Yahahaha~ You really look so~ suitable~ yah~ You might as well remove the bottom part and add something to the top~ Do you need it?" Shiina, on Yoshino's left hand, laughed heartily while shaking her head at Itsuka Shiori. Even though she had seen it once before, seeing it again now still felt very comical.
"Uh... that... that... so cute." Yoshino awkwardly scanned Itsuka Shiori from head to toe. After speaking, she gave Itsuka Shiori a stiff smile.
"Ahhh! Don't do this! Don't say such gentle things to me! Don't look at me, who has been defiled!" In full view of everyone, she still had to speak in a feminine tone. Itsuka Shiori almost wailed loudly under Yoshino's gaze. She turned around and squatted down, covering the back of her head with the menu in her hand.
For some reason, even though Yatogami Tohka, Tobiichi Origami, the Yamikura sisters, and her two sisters had seen her in a maid outfit, her reaction wasn't this strong. But under Yoshino's clear, double-layered gaze, Shido suddenly had the illusion that she was doing something dirty.
Last time on Mikutama Island, she hadn't felt it because she had transformed into a girl, but now she fully felt that ineffable feeling in her heart. If she could, she wished she had never been born, so she wouldn't have to face Yoshino like this!
"Th-that... I didn't mean to look down on you." Seeing Itsuka Shiori squatting on the ground and wailing, Yoshino said, somewhat flustered.
"No, Yoshino. Don't misunderstand. Itsuka-san is currently doing a noble and proud job. This is definitely not his hobby, you know." Toujou Nozomi immediately explained to Yoshino. Yoshino's eyes widened in surprise upon hearing this.
"Huh? Is... is that so."
"That's right, although he's gradually getting used to wearing women's clothes lately, and his movements for applying lipstick are becoming more feminine. But this is definitely not because he likes it." After Toujou Nozomi finished speaking, Itsuka Kotori also said to Yoshino. She had a very good impression of this clear-eyed Spirit.
"So why are you adding fuel to the fire, Kotori!" Itsuka Shiori couldn't help but stand up and shout at her upon hearing this.
"I just wanted to explain for my dear older sister." Looking at the angry Itsuka Shiori, Itsuka Kotori tilted her head and smiled cutely at her. Immediately, Itsuka Shiori lowered her head in frustration. But the next moment, a sudden flash of light made her involuntarily close her eyes, yet in the next instant, she felt her skirt being pulled up.
"Wearing safety shorts, really? Seriously, these things are the worst invention in human history. I really don't know why the inventor would come up with such an idea." A flat voice came, making Itsuka Shiori involuntarily look down. She saw Tobiichi Origami at her feet, holding up her skirt, and speaking with a dissatisfied expression. But she still symbolically took a few photos.
"So these are pants invented to protect girls, you should apologize properly to that inventor!!? And don't just squat under someone's skirt and do such things! Get up quickly!!" Remembering how Tobiichi Origami had threatened her into taking photos by exploiting her bare lower half on Mikutama Island, Itsuka Shiori couldn't help but feel a sense of crisis. After sharply complaining, she immediately maintained a safe distance from her, only then relaxing.
Just as Tobiichi Origami was feeling regretful, a large number of footsteps came from the direction of the front entrance, it seemed like it should be customers... Ah! That's not right! For this store, it should be 'masters' and 'young ladies' who are coming.
Next, in front of the store were Yoshino, Yatogami Tohka, Yamikura Yatsukabusa, Yamikura Yuzuru, Toujou Nozomi, Minami Kotori, and Itsuka Shiori, as well as a maid team carefully selected from other classes to attract customers. Now, they were all looking at Minalinsky (Minami Kotori), the legendary signboard maid of Akihabara, although she didn't have such a reputation in this world.
Because she had experience, she naturally became the head maid of everyone. Seeing everyone looking at her, Minami Kotori coughed slightly and said to everyone: "Then! Everyone! It's work time! Let's properly welcome our masters and young ladies!! "
"Yes!" * N responded to Minami Kotori's voice, and the maids bowed together. They respectfully put their hands together in front of her and performed a very beautiful etiquette. During this period, Minami Kotori had taught them well about maid etiquette.
Although there were also people like Yatogami Tohka and the Yamikura sisters who raised their fists and said 'Oh!'
But now the Ten'ou Festival has officially begun!
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