Kämpfer:Volume 6 Chapter 1

Volume 6, Chapter 1  

    Chapter 1:  

    As you all know, but some may not, so I'll explain. I, Natsuru Senou, am both male and

female. It sounds like a joke, but it's true. I'm registered as a male, but I can transform into a

female. I'd like to explain this to anyone who's wondering, but it 's too long to explain now. If I

were to tell it in front of the entire school, I'd probably be half asleep and half rioting, so I'll

skip it. Anyway, my female name is Kämpfer, a fighting force.  

    I'm a sophomore at the private Seitetsu Academy High School. This high school is coed,

and the buildings are divided into separate buildings for both sexes. In this day and age, I

think this doesn't make sense, but it might be a form of curse, like fen g shui.  

    I have two student registrations at this school: male and female. But I only have one body,

so if one attends, the other is always absent. I'm currently very troubled by this. If we both

attend class equally, we'll each have to attend 50% of the time, which means we'll be held

back. A while ago, I discussed this with the president of the Universal Student Council,

Shizuku Sangou.  

    "Go to class as usual,"  

    that cold -blooded woman said.  

    "Hey, President, if you attend one, you'll miss the other. You know that, right?"  

    Shizuku glared at me.  

    "So what? It's not fair to miss the other just because one can't attend, right?"  

    "Well... it's like this."  

    "The curriculum is the same for boys and girls, so there shouldn't be any problems with

studying."  

    "Hey, you're not going to let me study like this, are you?"  

    "Yeah."  

    What is this woman talking about? Is she really happy to cause me trouble?  

    "That's not what I mean. If that happens, my attendance won't be enough."  

    "I'll find a way for you."  

    "What do you want?"  

    "No problem,"  

    she said calmly. Come to think of it, even though she's the student council president, this

situation shouldn't be something a single student could handle, but the fact that she could

actually do it is terrifying. What's the power structure of this sch ool like?  

    "Don't worry about it. I'll take care of it for you. But..."  

    Shizuku looked at me with emotionless eyes.  

    "You have to take the exams for both sides."  

    This is really not a happy line. The masochistic boys who admire Shizuku might lose

consciousness from too much pleasure.  

    So, today I went to the girls' section. Actually, I could have gone to the boys' section, too. It

just came naturally. It was bound to happen anyway.  

    My (forced) class is the girls' second -grade class, Class 4. I'm used to the all -girls

atmosphere, but it's definitely different from the boys'.  

    First, the air feels so spiky that if you get a headache, you might think there's some

poisonous gas in the air. It's completely different from the boys'. The squeaking sound is

incredibly sharp, like a sea urchin being thrown at your head, shell in ha nd.

    And then there's the bad manners. While the boys aren't particularly bad, I'm surprised at

how bad the girls can be when there's no one around. I'm used to them fanning themselves

up with their skirts, not minding the looks, but there's nothing wrong w ith them pressing

their backs against the iron lockers and blissfully saying, "Ahhh, it's so cold!" They're all sticky

with sweat. Even so, the way they transform into ladylike women once they leave school is

even more surprising.  

    Class 4, second grade, is filled with both pretty cute girls and really cute girls. I'm a guy and

I feel this way, but girls must feel the same way.  

    However, most guys probably don't know that the girls here don't have very good

personalities. Their only pretty face is really annoying. To be frank, I only have one

companion.  

    During break, while checking my wallet, that companion arrived.  

    "Natsuru -san...what's wrong?"  

    It was Akane Mishima. She was a Kämpfer like me, the only girl in the class who knew my

true identity.  

    I smiled sheepishly.  

    "Uh...it's just a little lonely..."  

    "Money...?"  

    "Yeah."  

    My father was working far away, and my loving mother abandoned her adorable son and

ran off with him. At first, I wondered how they could be so heartless, but if they saw me as a

woman, it wouldn't be a matter of falling down, so I'd be lucky.  

    Thanks to the remittances, my living expenses were guaranteed. Of course, I was the one

receiving the remittances. I did have some travel expenses and pocket money, but I was a

high school student with poor management skills. My lack of self -control ma de the end of

the month a struggle.  

    This month has been even more difficult than usual because I bought a whole set of the

new "Gut Cards" from the Udon doll after they released them. Sakura Kaede told me, "Let's

play together."  

    This means we'll have to squeeze in living expenses or work part -time jobs to supplement

our income. It's like a microcosm of Japan's fiscal situation. Well, not having a deficit is good,

right?  

    "Part -time job..."  

    I grumbled, and then Akane said.  

    "Well, well, it's tough, um... living expenses and stuff."  

    "Yeah."  

    "Well... so, for example, every day... I, I'll do..."  

    "?"

    Akane blushed for some reason. Was she catching a cold, or was it too hot?  

    "I'll buy the ingredients... and cook. I can help."  

    "That's true."  

    After all, that's how we save on food, but there's no need to go to this extent.  

    "I'll feel bad."  

    "It's okay. And, well, I'll make lunch boxes too... that way we save on three meals a day..."  

    Akane's eyes revealed a tragic determination, as if she were about to jump into the Miluo

River. No, no, no, you don't have to work so hard to cook for me. If you don't like it, it's okay

not to cook.  

    "No thanks."  

    "But..."  

    "Well, Kondou Mikoto only knows how to make curry, and there's leftovers, so we have to

finish them."  

    "Is that so..."  

    "The president also made curry udon... and one more person cooking..."  

    Akane didn't listen to me, but became smaller and smaller. It's like sprinkling salt on

vegetables.  

    Is it because they're not moist enough? Akane was brooding, but I didn't have the time.

The fact that I was broke wouldn't change. Come to think of it, someone was cooking for me,

and I was still broke. It seems I was quite extravagant. That visceral d oll product was indeed

more expensive than I thought.  

    Just as I was worrying, a classmate approached from the other direction.  

    "Seno -san, Seno -san,"  

    she said, her smile wicked. It was the class monitor, a girl with glasses that looked great on

her.

    "I overheard you, and it seems like you're having financial troubles."  

    "Hmm..."  

    I lowered my voice. Although I looked female now, my voice was no different from a man's.

If I spoke with my usual accent, she'd be suspicious.  

    "I have good news,"  

    I said cautiously as I approached.  

    "...What?"  

    The class monitor handed me a crumpled piece of printed paper. I frowned as I read the

words.  

    "...Club 'Green' is hiring escorts..."  

    "What do you think?"  

    "This... a nightclub recruitment ad...!"  

    What are you thinking? I'm in high school.  

    The class monitor smiled. Maybe, no, definitely, she was seriously trying to get me into a

nightclub girl.  

    "Seno -san is so beautiful, you'll be number one soon."  

    "That's not what I meant...!"  

    "You can make money too."  

    Shit. Anyway, that's your reason, right? It's not just about making money for me, you'll

definitely charge me a commission for introducing me to nightclubs. That's legal human

trafficking.  

    The class monitor is so cute, but she's always so scheming. The same goes for the other

girls in the class. I always feel like they're "a little out of touch with normal society."  

    They're completely different from what I imagined high school girls to be. Even if they

weren't, I'd definitely think so. This is about the cultural festival. This class is running a "maid

cafe" —it's usually just a "maid cafe," right? Why the "category "?

    "What the hell~ Xiao Liuliu is working at a nightclub?"  

    "Three thousand yen an hour, not bad business."  

    Two girls from the class approached from nowhere.  

    The one with the bright voice, putting a friendly hand on my shoulder, was the vice -class

monitor. Japan may be big, but she's the only one who calls me "Xiao Liuliu." The one tapping

away on the calculator, seemingly unable to produce anything, is the  accountant. She's

expressionless, but her brain works quickly, and she's skilled at calculating profits and losses.  

    These three people rule Class 4, Grade 2. It's not that there's a power struggle, it's just that

they're too conspicuous.  

    "I don't want to do it...!"  

    I complained, trying to keep my voice down.  

    "Nightclubs and stuff..."  

    "What? Xiao Liuliu will definitely be a big hit."  

    "If we manage Vence well, we can get up to ten million."  

    What nonsense are you talking about? Incidentally, Vence means a down payment. I heard

that later.  

    "Not interested..."  

    Even if someone is interested, it's a guy. I'm interested, so I can go see it after I get a job.  

    The class monitor smiled confidently again.  

    "Actually, Natsuru -san,"  

    she said in a low voice. Her glasses flashed suspiciously from time to time. Do they have

LEDs inside?  

    "There's other good news, too. Do you remember the cultural festival?"  

    "Hmm..."  

    Personally, I'd rather forget. Being forced to work at that "quasi -maid cafe" has left a mark

on me. I won't wear a maid outfit again.  

    "What's wrong...?"  

    "Actually, my sister came to that place."  

    "Uh..."  

    Caught off guard, I paused for a moment. I was surprised that the class monitor had a

sister. No, if I think about it, having sisters isn't surprising, but for some reason, I assumed

she was an only child.  

    "My sister runs that kind of business. She owns a conglomerate that runs clubs in the city.

The flyer you just gave me is for one of them."  

    "I see. No wonder I thought you were so good at it."  

    "This sister really likes the 'maid -like cafes' at the cultural festival and wants to experience

that atmosphere again."  

    "Oh."  

    "So, Natsuru -san, please..."  

    "...Objection,"  

    I refused before she could continue. The class monitor's expression was as if to ask,

"Why?"  

    What's the reason? It's just asking me to dress up as a maid and serve others. No way,

maid? I wouldn't even want to work part -time at a regular restaurant. Besides, it's at her

sister's house, and there's no pay.  

    Akane looked at me uneasily, and the class monitor continued.  

    "I don't want you to be a maid, I want you to dress like one."  

    "Same thing."  

    "Please don't say that. You'll be paid by the day."  

    "No."  

    The daily payment was tempting, but I didn't let the class monitor continue. This person

has a great eloquence, and if things continue like this, it seems the other two will join in.

Look, the accountant has started typing on her calculator.  

    But why are all these people picking on me? Because I'm both a man and a woman, I try to

keep a low profile and avoid drawing attention. But thanks to the class monitor and the

others, I'm always being noticed, even if I don't want to. Ignoring them as  they continue to

rant about maids and landlady, I walk out of the classroom. I don't have anywhere in mind,

just a corner somewhere on campus to hide. I really am like a bug.  

    "Um..."  

    a soft voice calls out to me as I'm about to leave. Huh?  

    "Um... Natsuru -san..."  

    I turn around and see Akane there.  

    "Um... about that conversation just now..."  

    "What's wrong?"  

    I ask cautiously, fearing it would be bad if anyone else heard.  

    "The class monitor's... sister... Natsuru -san..."  

    "I'm not going anymore."  

    "I-I think so too. That's why I told you it's no use asking..."  

    "Huh? Wait, what did you say?"  

    That's wrong. What do you mean by "it's no use asking"?  

    Akane corrected herself, realizing.  

    "Yeah, sorry. Um, well, before Natsuru -san came to school, the class monitor came to talk

to me about her sister..."  

    "Oh..."  

    "Not just the class monitor, but the vice -class monitor and the accountant were there

too... uh, and they said they wanted to open a 'quasi -maid cafe' again, and asked me... asked

me if I'd like to wear a maid outfit..."  

    "...You want to go?"  

    I'd just been asking casually, but I didn't expect her to panic.  

    "Uh... I, I just think... maid outfits are pretty... or something... well, listen to me..."  

    Anyway, I waited in silence for her to calm down. It seems girls are definitely interested in

cute outfits. I really don't understand.  

    "...And so, I joined. It... I had no choice, it had no choice... But I didn't want to go alone, so

I asked to find someone else, and Natsuru -san..."  

    "...Uh, you want me to go too?"  

    "Yes...?"  

    "But Akane,"  

    she whispered shyly.  

    "I want to go with you..."  

    Her expression was a little guilty.  

    So that's how it was. I wondered why the class monitor had set her sights on me. So that's

what happened. The appearance of the vice -class monitor and the accountant made sense.

So I'd been dragged into this all along.  

    "So what's going on..."  

    Akane looked up at me. Hmm... I'm feeling rather uneasy.  

    Putting my sexual preferences aside, I can't agree to this. This person is the class monitor's

sister; who knows what kind of person she is?  

    As I hesitated to respond, Akane suddenly blinked. Her gaze flicked behind me.  

    Having a bad feeling, I glanced back.  

    There, the class monitor and vice -class monitor were grinning mischievously. The

accountant was there too, but she wasn't smiling much.  

    "You went after all?"  

    "Xiao Liuliu wouldn't refuse anyone."  

    "If I were in charge, I'd be willing to negotiate for a raise."  

    At that moment, I understood everything. They were probably targeting me from the start.

So, they'd brought this up with Akane first, then gradually persuaded me. It's the saying,

"Shoot the ox before you shoot the man." Hey, was it the tiger?  

    Anything would be fine. Anyway, I was in the class monitor's clutches now.  

    "..."

    Seeing I didn't respond, the class monitor's eyes lit up.  

    "We've already prepared Seno -san's maid outfit, including a replacement."  

    "Why again..."  

    "Your friend Akane -san is going."  

    The glare from Akane behind me was piercing.  

    There was no escape. After all, this was all within their expectations. Obeying them

wouldn't make me feel comfortable, but now I had no choice but to surrender.  

    I'd resist for now, nodding with a straight face.  

    The class monitor smiled contentedly.  

    "Thank you very much, and I'll be happy too."  

    "YEAH~ I can see Natsuru -san's maid outfit again~"  

    "I won't charge you for the costume."  

    You prepared it again?  

    The class monitor wrote something on the memo.  

    "It's this Sunday, I'll let you know the location. Also, there will be guests."  

    "Huh...?"  

    I was about to say, "The guests are me, right?" but froze. I'm a maid.  

    "We'll be entertaining a few people, and I'll be sorry to trouble you to serve me."  

    "Why..."  

    Why even this —I was about to protest, but I held back. There was no point in saying it.  

    Because she's a maid... I guess.  

    Well, I'd given up on the girls' club, so I waited until lunch break to join the boys'. Well, I

always feel down about the girls' club.  

    I turned back into a boy and showed up in Class 4, Grade 2, the boys' club. The guys looked

at me and just said, "You're skipping class again?" It felt a bit cold, but that was just what I

wanted. It was strange that the girls' club was so excited. I'v e been dubbed the "Late Demon

King" for this, but I'm happy with that.  

    Only one classmate came over: Higashida.  

    "Hey, Natsuru, you're really late."  

    "At my level, I'm allowed to go to and from school as I please."  

    "How could that be allowed? Kudo, the student counselor, is looking for you."  

    "Uh,"  

    I muttered. Kudo is one of those passionate teachers you find everywhere, strict with

students who don't follow school rules. I was a bit too disobedient —since I could only attend

half of my classes in the boys' club —and that's why I was targeted. But some students also

said he was a good teacher. Passion and personality don't really conflict, after all.  

    Well, whatever, let Shizuku put the pressure on him. It was the student council president

who let me have my two -timing (is that even okay?), so let her use her power to take care of

it.

    "And what else?"  

    Higashida grabbed the sleeve of my school uniform.  

    "Let go, that's disgusting."  

    "Listen, there's news from the members of the Bishoujo Club."  

    "You're still doing this?"  

    "You're the advisor, you know? The Bishoujo Club actually has an honorary president."  

    I'm a special advisor, and someone I don't know is the honorary president? This

organization is pretty big.  

    Although I'm used to treating them like fools, the Bishoujo Club is actually quite large. It's

not just the men's club, there are also members in the women's club. According to Higashida,

it seems like they're all bound together by "iron rules." It's p robably these people who were

able to obtain detailed information about the women's club at Seitetsu Academy. They're

probably one of the top three clubs among all the underground clubs. Of course, they have a

generous budget, especially since the photo al bums sold at the cultural festival seem to be

selling like hotcakes. In the photo album, there's a popular girl from the women's club named

Senou, which is why I'm having a headache.  

    "One of the top executives has reported that the honorary president is coming to our

school's cultural festival."  

    "That's the first I've heard of that."  

    "Because of information restrictions, if the school finds out, the organization will be

doomed. The full extent of the organization is unknown, and I don't know everything either."  

    It really looks like the French resistance during the Nazi occupation.  

    "So what's wrong with this being like an adventure novel?"  

    "The honorary president seems to be really into the 'quasi -maid cafe' held by the Girls'

Club."  

    "..."

    I was speechless. What did you just say, Higashida -san?  

    This man, with idiocy and lust coursing through his veins, deliberately put his mouth close

to my ear.  

    "That cafe is run by Class 4, Grade 2 of the Girls' Club, right? The class president is one of

the highest -ranking officials."  

    I said nothing, because I didn't find it weird at all.  

    "The class president's sister is the honorary president. She's really into the 'quasi -maid

cafe' and said she wants to try it herself. After all, she's the honorary president, so she can't

refuse."  

    "That's true, but why should the Bishoujo Club be responsible?"  

    "Class 4, Grade 2 of the Girls' Club has close ties with the Bishoujo Club. The photo book's

huge sales are largely due to their help."  

    I thought so. The accountant classmate was still typing numbers into a spreadsheet on her

laptop.  

    "But isn't the 'quasi -maid cafe' run by the girls' department? What does it have to do with

us?"  

    Although it does have something to do with me,  

    "Yes, didn't I tell you that the class monitor is the highest -ranking official? Our beautiful

girls' club has been invited as guests to the honorary president's house. It's a party, a party!"  

    What a joke, what fun.  

    My head is getting more and more painful, but this super idiot's face is shining like a newly

bought fluorescent light.  

    It sounds really fun, being invited to someone else's house for a party, and there are

maids. It's a great happiness for men, and women must find it fun too.  

    But Higashida doesn't know that I will be performing as a maid, and it will be no fun at all. I

am not the one being entertained but the one hosting, and I have to work.  

    "Of course I plan to attend."  

    "Congratulations,"  

    Higashida put his hand on my shoulder.  

    "I saved a spot for you, too."  

    "Huh!?"  

    I couldn't help but cry out. You idiot, even though you don't know the truth...  

    "I asked them to let you attend as a special advisor, Seno. Thank me."  

    "Thank you for nothing! I'm not going."  

    "Don't be shy. Maids are just girls in the girls' club. No need to be nervous."  

    "I don't want to go! I have something to do!"  

    "Then postpone it. It might only happen once in your lifetime."  

    What are you talking about? Even once is too much.  

    I kept saying things like, "That's important" and "I'll be cursed if I postpone it," but

Higashida kept saying something like, "If you attend, everyone will be happy." Is this guy the

type to refuse to listen to anything else once he's made up his mind ?

    I fought back the urge to throw my head in agony. I, a woman, had to attend, so I, a man,

had to go too. Why did it have to be like this?  

    The thought made my face pale. It meant there had to be two of me in the same place.

This is impossible! How can this be? Not only do I have to serve, I have to be entertained too.

This is absolutely impossible.  

    I have to turn one of them down, no matter what. I wanted to catch Higashida, but the

ringing of the bell made me think, has he been waiting for this opportunity for a long time?

Kudo came in early.  

    Oh, and this class is about health care. Kudo glared at me and said, "Hurry up and take

your seat."  

    It was hopeless in every sense of the word. I smiled foolishly at Kudo. At least to avoid

being called to the Student Affairs Office, I had to be a serious student for once.  

    After I got home, I called Akane and said, "I need to discuss something with you." She

immediately replied, "I know, I'll be there right away." She sounded excited. How could she

be so happy to come to my house? I hadn't cleaned it.  

    Before she came, I reported what happened. To whom? To the stuffed animal that was

eating my meals.  

    I told the tiger stuffed animal with an eye patch sitting at the table what happened today.  

    "Ahahaha!"  

    It laughed happily.  

    "This is truly catastrophic. There's nothing we can do."  

    It needs no introduction at this point. This thing is a series of viscera dolls, called Seppuku

Tiger. Its hallmark is the entrails flying out of its abdomen. While the manufacturer's slogan is

"For the future of children," are they trying to leave a p sychological scar on children?  

    "Is that all it takes?"  

    I said irritably.  

    "There's only one body, but now two people have to participate."  

    "What should I do?"  

    "That's exactly what I need to discuss."  

    There was a knock on the door at the entrance. It must have been Akane.  

    I went downstairs and opened the door. Akane nodded.  

    What a polite girl. If it were Kondou Mikoto, she would either knock like a xylophone or

quietly unlock the door.  

    Anyway, I asked Akane to go upstairs and gave her the same instructions as for Seppuku

Tiger. I omitted the part about the women's section.  

    She didn't smile, just looked surprised.  

    "How could it be... Natsuru -kun... male Natsuru -kun"  

    "Yeah, I have to go."  

    "What about the maid?"  

    "What should I do?"  

    I can't think of any solution by myself, so I asked you to discuss this.  

    In front of me who was sobbing and melancholy, Akane was also worried, what a nice girl.

Although she is not here, she is very different from Shizuku and others. That guy will

definitely take advantage of my distress. It would be better if Akane and Sa kura Kaede had a

better relationship.  

    "Natsuru -kun... what if both the male Natsuru -kun and the female Natsuru -kun take a

break"  

    "Will Akane be unhappy about that?"  

    "Yes..."  

    "I want another solution... such as finding someone to replace the female me"  

    "Is there anyone who looks like the female Natsuru -kun?"  

    "...No"  

    Maybe there is, but it is too late to find her, convince her, and invite her over now.  

    "Just give up and tell the truth."  

    Seppuku Tiger said something inconsiderate.  

    "Your method is lame, like a suicide bombing."  

    "Maybe everyone will accept it after being startled."  

    "No one would believe it."  

    I'm a man who can turn into a woman, who would believe that? Even if they did, they'd

probably just treat me like a rare animal and put me on display at the Asahikawa Zoo or

something. Besides, if that were to happen, the mediators wouldn't just sit ba ck and watch.

This doll really doesn't consider the consequences.  

    Akane said hesitantly,  

    "Well... I think I still have to participate."  

    "That's true."  

    "Can't we switch midway?"  

    How?  

    Akane wet her lips with her tongue.  

    "The male Natsuru -san will go too, and the female Natsuru -san will show up dressed as a

maid... it's just a matter of timing."  

    "That's a really brute force method."  

    "But there's no other way."  

    That's true. There's no other way, and even if there was, it's too late.  

    So, I'll just have to go for it. It's impossible for two of the same person to be in the same

place at the same time, but I'll do it no matter what. Is this a David Copperfield magic trick?

And I'm the only one working hard. I'd like to at least offloa d some of the burden to

Higashida or the class leader.  

    I thought about it later, but couldn't come up with a good idea. In the end, I ended up

doing it the way Akane did.  

    It was Sunday.  

    I don't remember what the weather was like, but it wasn't raining, so it was probably fine.

As long as there weren't any bombs, anything would be fine.  

    Feeling anxious, I set off for the class leader's sister's house. I'd wondered if a car would

pick me up, but there wasn't, so I had no choice but to take the train. Carrying my large travel

bag, I became a JR (Japan Railways) customer.  

    Now a woman, I'd planned to stay in my male form and transform into a woman in the

station restroom, but it was crowded, so I gave up. So I transformed in my own home, but

that would be a problem if the neighbor saw me on my way out, so I was being ext ra careful.

Seriously, nothing good ever happens after becoming a Kämpfer.  

    I reunited with Akane along the way; the class leader was waiting at the station.  

    "Welcome!"  

    Huh? No, no.  

    "I'll show you the way... Seno -san, your bag is huge."  

    "Uh... yeah."  

    I clutched the bag tightly, fearing someone seeing what was inside would be terrible.  

    "What's in there?"  

    "Cosmetics and stuff..."  

    No, it's something else.  

    The monitor led the way without questioning.  

    "This way, please."  

    Just as I was thinking, "Walk over there?" I hailed a taxi. Wow, that's quite generous.  

    We arrived at a quiet residential street, where rooftops could be seen along the quiet alley.

People often assume that Tokyo is mostly filled with cramped apartments due to high land

prices, but there are actually large houses, too, just under -reported . This is one of them.  

    We got out of the taxi and walked through the large iron gate. Why would there be a large

iron gate? My house has a front porch right at the entrance.  

    Entering the hotel -sized mansion, we were greeted by a mature woman.  

    "Welcome, I'm this kid's sister,"  

    the monitor's sister said, bowing gracefully. Oh, she looks like a truly well -off woman.  

    "Thank you very much for accepting my unwelcome request. Please come this way."  

    Walking down the carpeted hallway, I nodded at the monitor.  

    "...Is that your sister?"  

    "Yes."  

    "And your husband..."  

    "She's still single."  

    Seeing how she behaves, I'd have thought she was married. I continued.  

    "I don't see that she's in that business..."  

    "Everyone says so, but she says she keeps a strict distinction between business and

personal life."  

    "She's the honorary president of the Bishoujo Club too..."  

    "And this..."  

    The class monitor stared at me.  

    "Where did Seno -san hear that?"  

    I quickly covered my mouth. Oh no, Higashida told me, a man. I brushed it off by saying it

was a rumor from nowhere. Rumors like that don't usually spread easily, but it's better than

silence.  

    I was led to a room with tatami mats. My sister said, "Please wait a moment," and left.  

    Inside was the vice -class monitor and the accountant.  

    "Oh~ Liuliu and Akane, yeah~"  

    "You're late, your pay will be deducted."  

    True to form, the vice -class monitor and accountant were following suit, saying

unnecessary things.  

    Inside the room were simple clothes racks filled with maid outfits. The vice -class monitor

walked over.  

    "Look, look, the clothes for the cultural festival have been upgraded, the fabrics and

workmanship are very good."  

    It seems so, from this you can tell that the quality is high.  

    "Xiao Liuliu's clothes are even more YY"  

    ... I pretended not to hear this.  

    I pretended to be nonchalant and asked the squad leader,  

    "Where are the guests..."  

    "They should be here soon."  

    She checked her watch,  

    "What kind of people are they..."  

    "Didn't I tell you? They're from the men's club."  

    I felt a weight in my stomach, is that so? I was hoping for a miracle that Higashida and the

others wouldn't come, but it seems that won't work. The god of fate probably hates me.  

    "There is a high possibility that they will become guests of the maid cafe in the future, so

my sister said she hopes to investigate by the way..."  

    I didn't listen, but winked at Akane.  

    "Well, that... squad leader,"  

    Akane said as if she couldn't help herself.  

    "Can I borrow the restroom?"  

    "Well, I...me too."  

    I raised my hand slightly. The class monitor, unsuspecting, led us to the restroom.  

    While there were no gender -specific restrooms, there were exquisite washbasins and a

luxurious bathroom. The toilet seat wasn't supposed to be glittering with gold, but it

certainly wasn't.  

    "Natsuru -san, quick..."  

    Oh no, I'm not here to relieve myself. I unzipped the large bag.  

    Inside were men's clothing. Jeans, a shirt, and a jacket of a different color than what I was

wearing. I made sure my shoes were inside, too. This couldn't be overlooked; not having two

pairs would draw suspicion.  

    I quickly stripped off, revealing two large, fat bodies. But now wasn't the time to be

embarrassed.  

    "Akane, come into the restroom."  

    "Hey..."  

    "I'm going to turn back into a man."  

    After the transformation, I was naked.  

    Akane hesitated for some reason and then, frustrated, went into the restroom. What was

going on?  

    I exerted force on my right hand, and the blue oath bracelet glowed, enveloping me in

light.  

    Transform back into a man, put on my clothes.  

    "Alright," Akane said as she emerged from the bathroom. "...Have you changed?"  

    Of course. So, what's going on outside? Akane went out first, and after making sure no one

was around, I came out.  

    I struggled to keep quiet, running.  

    "There shouldn't be any cameras in this house, right?"  

    "...Probably."  

    Probably, though I don't know.  

    I walked out the entrance the opposite way I came in, luckily not running into anyone. Sure

enough, I still felt a little guilty about leaving. I could have walked out with dignity, but it was

a matter of attitude.  

    "...Natsuru -kun! Over there,"  

    Akane pointed to the side of the road. A few familiar faces from the men's club were

approaching.  

    "Akane, go back."  

    "Okay, okay."  

    "And if the squad leader asks anything, just follow our agreement."  

    "Okay, take care, Natsuru -kun."  

    It sounded like I was heading off to the battlefield, which it certainly was.  

    Akane walked stiffly back to the mansion. I heard a scream and it looked like she'd fallen. I

hoped she wasn't hurt.  

    I caught my breath and waved to Higashida as he came over.  

    "Yo~ It's really late."  

    "Not late,"  

    Higashida said, checking the time on his phone.  

    "We're already here early. When did you get here, Seno?"  

    "About half an hour ago,"  

    the idiot said with a lewd grin.  

    "So early! Do you really want to be served by a maid? You were so reluctant before."  

    "Oh no! I have something to do."  

    "An explanation is a cover -up,"  

    he laughed heartily. It's so nice not to know anything. I'm so happy.  

    Besides Higashida, there were only Hanzawa from our class and some strangers. They were

probably all members of the Bishoujo Club, and a few were in the sports club. This club has

quite a wide network of friends.  

    "Seno -san!"  

    What the hell? The people other than Higashida and Hanzawa lined up and bowed their

heads to me, startling me.  

    "We're honored to meet the special advisor!"  

    "Thank you for your guidance!"  

    Wait a minute, what are you doing in the middle of the street?  

    People bowed their heads, practically on the verge of kneeling, and I, my back sagging with

fear, watched us with amusement. The taxi driver must have thought it was some kind of

religious or gangster bailout.  

    "Don't be so flashy,"  

    Hanzawa said, clapping his hands.  

    "Although Seno isn't very active, he's well aware of the girls' club's trends, and his opinions

are often sound. The photo book's success is largely due to him, so don't forget your

gratitude."  

    "Yes!"  

    Wow... I don't know what's going on, but I'm embarrassed. The Bishoujo Club is supposed

to be about sports...  

    Just when I thought of that, they started talking incoherently. Not only me, but even the

people around me couldn't hear. Ah, it must be about culture after all.  

    I had no choice but to say "Here" and lead the way. The others followed in scattered

groups.  

    Once inside the mansion, it was a real hassle to manage all those frivolous and unsteady

individuals. Ah, what a hassle! Higashida and Hanzawa were completely useless at this

moment, forcing me to keep saying, "Line up and be quiet."  

    I pushed open a heavy door.  

    "Welcome!"  

    "Welcome!"  

    It was completely different from when I arrived. Suddenly, we were greeted with a formal

greeting.  

    Standing there were girls in maid outfits: the class president, vice -president, and the

accountant. The girls who usually did things that shattered men's fantasies were all looking

like this now.  

    Higashida and the others were stunned... no way. They'd already straightened their clothes

and lined up without me noticing. What was this 180 -degree turn?  

    "Welcome, everyone, please come inside,"  

    the class president greeted us gracefully.  

    "Uh, thank you..."  

    I inexplicably flinched. It was the same during the cultural festival; these guys' pretense

was unbearable.  

    The class president smiled, a heart -melting smile she never normally wore.  

    "I'm Seno -san from the boys' club, right? Nice to meet you."  

    "...Hello, I'm Natsuru Senou."  

    This was a really blatant act, in my opinion.  

    "I've heard a lot about you."  

    "What have you heard?"  

    Since you're the highest -ranking member of the Bishoujo Club, you must have heard all

this nonsense from Higashida.  

    "It's the same name as the girl's Seno -san."  

    "I get told that all the time."  

    After all, they're the same person.  

    "The voice is similar, too. Seno -san's voice is quite deep."  

    Ugh, this is bad. I guess I'd better keep my mouth shut.  

    As I hesitated to reply, Higashida behind me made an idiotic noise.  

    "Where's the girl, Natsuru -san?"  

    "Here, there..."  

    The class monitor glanced around.  

    "She doesn't seem to be out yet. She went to the bathroom."  

    This was a lie I'd come up with, saying I was feeling unwell and had been in the restroom.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be like this.  

    "Bathroom?"  

    "Constipation and my period came at the same time, and it seems like I'm even

prolapsed."  

    Hey, wait a minute.  

    "That's really pitiful..."  

    Higashida said sympathetically. "No, no, no, even I didn't know."  

    "Yeah, we didn't know she had that condition. And she seems a little mentally disturbed,

sometimes saying strange things."  

    "Hmm... those are really disadvantages for a Bishoujo character."  

    "Screw you, you idiot!"  

    I looked for Akane, but she wasn't there. Where could she have gone? Seriously. There was

no need to make excuses like that.  

    "What's wrong with Seno -san?"  

    the class monitor suddenly said to me, startling me.  

    "No, nothing... Um, where's Akane -san?"  

    "Akane -san is getting ready in the cafeteria, but..."  

    "You knew she was here today,"  

    I said hastily.  

    "Well, that's it."  

    "You seem quite familiar with the Girls' Club."  

    "Well, he's a special advisor, after all."  

    Higashida cheerfully joined in on the conversation.  

    "Seno's ability to gather intelligence on his own terms is the Bishoujo Club's trump card."  

    "As expected of a special advisor, he should be included in the executive committee."  

    "I think he should be promoted to the highest level of executive."  

    I don't think so, or rather, I don't want to be associated with you. Why is my status soaring

so quickly when I haven't done anything?  

    We were led to the cafeteria, and for some reason I was in the front. Was I supposed to be

leading this group?  

    Speaking of being in the cafeteria, I had to bring up a desire, whether it was extravagant or

shabby, to "dine with a maid." The class monitor's sister is a strange person, putting this into

practice. Although it seems that this also includes business research.  

    Akane was also inside, and upon seeing us, she hurriedly lowered her head.  

    "Welcome... Welcome."  

    Better not to rush. Look, you've stepped on your skirt.  

    I reached out to Akane, who had fallen to the ground, and whispered.  

    "Where are my clothes?"  

    "In the bathroom... on the shelf above the washroom."  

    Apparently, she'd hidden them somewhere I wouldn't be immediately noticed. I'd wanted

to drop by and tell her about my prolapse, but she'd been called away by the class monitor.  

    The maids and their group took the guests to their seats. I think using "a group" to

describe these girls is a good way to describe them.  

    My accountant greeted me, and for some reason, she wouldn't look at my face. Is that

okay for a maid? It's cute, though.  

    Nearby, the class monitor whispered something to Akane.  

    "Is Seno -san still feeling okay?"  

    "Yes... yes, I don't seem to be feeling well..."  

    I coughed deliberately and said to the accountant,  

    "Sorry, I'm going to the bathroom."  

    "I'll show you the way."  

    "No need, I know... I can find it on my own."  

    It was a close call; I almost let it slip and drew suspicion again. I felt like my accountant's

eyes flickered, but I pretended I didn't see it.  

    I ran out of the cafeteria, darting into the restroom to transform into a woman.  

    I grabbed my large bag from the shelf and pulled out my maid outfit.  

    For a moment, I was overcome by despair: "Was I going to have to wear this again?" But

now I had to bear it. "Hurry, Natsuru! Hurry up and change!"  

    After getting dressed, I checked my entire body and nearly stumbled.  

    What the heck is this? The shoulders and back are completely exposed, and the skirt is so

short. Is this a maid outfit? Isn't it just a bunny girl in a skirt?  

    As the vice -class monitor said, there's no point in fantasizing. I still have to wear the white

headscarf, so I'm still a maid, for now. Bunny ears would make me a real bunny girl.  

    And high heels! Am I supposed to be walking in front of everyone like this? But there's no

time.  

    I suppressed my overwhelming embarrassment and ran to the cafeteria. First, I caught my

breath, then opened the door.  

    Oh, the cheers quietly boiled over.  

    The men's gazes were fixed on me, more like observing a zoo animal than a maid. There

was no way I could dress this way.  

    I avoided their gazes and bent down.  

    "Sorry I'm late, everyone! Welcome,"  

    I said, suppressing my humiliation. Such fluent dialogue must be the result of cultural

festival training; it's hard to say what's truly useful in this world.  

    "Seno -san, please take care of this guest,"  

    the class monitor instructed. Incidentally, the reason they were the guest, not the host,

was because the host was the class monitor's sister. I couldn't help but sigh, amazed at how

meticulously this arrangement was.  

    And the guest to be greeted was none other than that Higashida.  

    That idiot was all smiles.  

    "Hey, Natsuru -san, long time no see,"  

    I smiled back. He spoke as if we knew each other well. I wanted to call him "idiot" and

punch him, but I held back. We were classmates, after all.  

    "I haven't seen you since the cultural festival."  

    "Yes."  

    "I missed you so much. I had a lot of fun that time."  

    "Thank you very much..."  

    "Thank you for your guidance today."  

    "Okay."  

    In short, the less you say, the better. What if you get caught?  

    This guy said, looking at the empty seat on the left.  

    "Here, there's a guy named Seno,"  

    I knew.  

    "He's in the restroom now. Natsuru -san, could you please serve him?"  

    "Oh..."  

    I glanced at the class monitor, and she nodded indifferently.  

    "Seno -san, you should take care of the guy, Seno -san, too."  

    "But..."  

    "He seems to be in the restroom now,"  

    Higashida said, "He's harmless, so it's okay." That's not the reason. Why should I serve

myself? Wouldn't that be like a buffet?  

    Of course, these people wouldn't know about my troubles. I glanced at Akane; she seemed

to have heard me, looking bewildered. This person is unreliable.  

    I fought back the urge to cry. Was it just a mental thing? My shoulders felt cold, perhaps

from being completely exposed.  

    Finally, the class monitor's older sister arrived, feeling like the owner of this house. Later, I

heard that the house was indeed her sister's. Although it had been owned by the president

of an IT company, it had been mortgaged to a bank and auctioned off, so her sister bought it

at a low price.  

    "Good afternoon, everyone,"  

    we maids greeted again, standing still.  

    "Thank you all for accepting my unwelcome invitation. Please enjoy yourself today."  

    The vice -class monitor came out of the kitchen with a cart. It was a meal, but since it was

past noon, it was mostly snacks and drinks.  

    The monitor winked, and the girls, including me, grabbed the tea set from the cart. Cups

and teapots were prepared according to the number of people, and the tea was surprisingly

divided according to personal preference based on a pre -conference survey .

    I tried my best to keep a smile on my face as I placed the tea set in front of Higashida. He

was so grinning. Happiness is a good thing, but what would happen if he knew my true self?  

    To avoid burns, I wrapped the handle of the teapot, which had been steeped in tea, with a

handkerchief and poured it into the cup without bubbling.  

    "How about sugar?"  

    "One spoonful."  

    Using a silver spoon, I scooped a spoonful of sugar from the sugar jar. While I thought

about pouring the entire jar into him, it was still too much. Adding sugar and stirring is a

maid's job.  

    I placed the lemon and creamer next to it. You can mix as you like.  

    I also placed the cup and teapot on the empty seat next to him.  

    "Ah..."  

    the monitor's sister said.  

    "Who's sitting there?"  

    "It's the boy, Natsuru."  

    "The special advisor."  

    Hearing Higashida's answer, his sister made an "Oh, that's it" expression. Oh, hey, am I

really that famous?  

    "He's not here. Did he get lost?"  

    "We can't start if the special advisor isn't here."  

    No, no, no, I hope you won't worry about me and just start right away.  

    "Let's wait for him to come back."  

    The boys actually agreed. Oh no, this is bad.  

    "I'll... I'll go get him."  

    Bending gracefully (and self -righteously), I ran out of the cafeteria without waiting for

permission. I sprinted down the hallway, darted into the bathroom, and transformed,

changing clothes in a flash. The last time I got dressed so quickly was during  the dress -up

contest in elementary school.  

    I ran back the way I came and opened the cafeteria door.  

    "Sorry, I'm late."  

    Trying to sound silly, I took my seat. The class monitor's sister glanced at me and said

softly.  

    "Hey, Senou, it's too late."  

    "Sorry, sorry~"  

    "There's etiquette for being late, right? He's the honorary president, so just check out the

place."  

    "Fuck you!"  

    "Then," my sister said.  

    "Please enjoy yourselves."  

    Snack and chat time, as expected of the Rakuten High School Student Group, the

conversation started instantly.  

    They were more focused on talking to the maids than to the boys themselves. The guys in

the Bishoujo Club are really thick -skinned in that regard. But everyone, the other girl is from

Class 4, Grade 2 of the Girls' Division.  

    Hanzawa's target is Akane, who's timid and unable to respond, and Hanzawa seems a little

disappointed. Well, Akane always behaves like this when she's with a guy.  

    Look at the other girls; they're all doing "maid -like" things.  

    They're not maids, but "maid -like," and even I, unfamiliar with the industry, can tell. The

class president seems to be acting like a decent person, but I think there's a gap between the

vice-president, who keeps making weird, vulgar jokes, and the acc ountant who's explaining

stocks and pyramid schemes.  

    I sipped my black tea silently.  

    It's good to be alone or with someone; the taste doesn't change. It's good for a man to be

alone.  

    "Is Seno -san feeling unwell?"  

    the class monitor asked kindly, leaving her own group. It wasn't that she was concerned

about my health, but rather that it made her look more like a maid.  

    "That's not the case."  

    "Seno -san is always like this,"  

    said the chatty Higashida. "You've been coming to school lately, like, or not? Are you

playing games at home?"  

    "No."  

    "Are you becoming a shut -in? Come to school more often."  

    I'm coming, you just don't know. I haven't even had a cold since becoming a Kämpfer.

Perfect attendance award.  

    "I see. It's because the girl, Natsuru -san, isn't here,"  

    Higashida said, a sudden realization dawning on him.  

    "That girl is indeed very cute."  

    "She's the face of our class, after all,"  

    the class monitor said. I was about to say she was talking nonsense, but everyone did

mention me during the cultural festival.  

    "You were also paying special attention to Natsuru -san when you were looking at the

photo album."  

    No... or maybe I just care about how I look.  

    I was speechless, and Higashida took it as my acquiescence and smiled with satisfaction.

You idiot, you will live like this for the rest of your life.  

    Then he seemed to suddenly remember something and said,  

    "Wait a minute, don't you like Sakura Kaede?"  

    "Yes."  

    I can't deny that, because I live for Sakura Kaede.  

    "Hey, hey, you're cheating on me with Natsuru -san? You're really good."  

    "You're the one."  

    "Don't be so unfaithful."  

    "Honest guys are more likable. ...Although that girl, Senou -san, is the type who'll take

advantage of anyone."  

    "Ah~ is that so?"  

    Higashida nodded with his silly face. Hey, hey, hey, wait a minute.  

    "There's actually a report about that in the school newspaper."  

    "It's all true. It's common knowledge in our class."  

    "Hey...!"  

    the class monitor looked at me.  

    "What's wrong?"  

    "...Nothing."  

    "That guy will take advantage of any cute girl he sees. He just transferred in a short time

ago, but he's already killed several first -years."  

    Nonsense, I don't know many first -years.  

    "Venomous fangs? Did he force himself on them?"  

    Higashida asked with interest.  

    "No, all the girls are completely submissive, because she's a beauty."  

    "That face and figure are definitely there."  

    "Everyone's been wondering if she's a lesbian, but there's been rumors lately that she's

also been into men."  

    It's so fake, so unreal.  

    The squad leader spoke without blinking, his expression unflinching. What a talent! You

must have been a con artist in your past life.  

    "Oh, as expected,"  

    the idiot next to him leaned forward.  

    "Finally, she's been into men too! She really has everything. It would be great if she was

the type who enjoys using props to tease them."  

    Oh, but this guy's a dominatrix, the squad leader replied, "Possibly."  

    "That person has a wide range of sexual fetishes. There's even a rumor in the women's

club that she'll eventually be into animals, too."  

    "How could that be possible...!"  

    I couldn't help but cry out. How perverted is this? This must be all made up by the squad

leader.  

    The two of them stared at me in amazement, and a look of pity crossed Higashida's face.  

    "I understand your shock."  

    What's with that condescending gaze of yours?  

    "Girls always have a different side. Just look at the facts."  

    "No, about my business... no, no, that's probably not the reality."  

    "That's what my classmates said."  

    I took a deep breath. Oh no, my brain is starving.  

    "Higashida, think about it. Natsuru isn't that type, is he?"  

    "Girls' interests are very profound. It's wrong for men to try to understand everything

about them."  

    "Don't make it sound like you've attained enlightenment. She's a decent girl, isn't she?"  

    "But they say the prettier the person, the more bizarre their interests."  

    "You're nothing!"  

    Deep breathing is more useless than plankton. I'm at my wit's end. How can I make this

guy understand?  

    The class monitor is still the same.  

    "If you let me talk, these are all your dreams."  

    They're not dreams, they're all my own business.  

    My mouth opens and closes like a goldfish starved of oxygen. Damn it, I want to argue but

can't. If this keeps up, won't I, as a woman, become a complete psychopath? I've never done

anything myself, whether male or female. I don't have that intention a t all.  

    "She'd be mad if she heard it."  

    I could only squeeze out such a sentence.  

    "That's the truth. And she's not here."  

    No, she was listening.  

    I stood up and said.  

    "Then I'll go bring her over."  

    Then I rushed out of the cafeteria. Why was I always running around today?  

    I changed clothes in the bathroom again. What the hell? I'm almost used to wearing this

erotic maid outfit.  

    I flew back the same way. It was painful to run in these high heels.  

    In the cafeteria, the class monitor and Higashida were talking about something, and I

walked over.  

    "Natsuru -san is back."  

    He came, but ignored him and walked over to the class monitor.  

    "Um... just now... I... passed by Seno -san."  

    "Oh."  

    "They said he ate all the girls..."  

    The class monitor tilted her head.  

    "Isn't that what the news department reported?"  

    "It's all fake..."  

    It was Masumi Nishino who was having fun with her own mind. It was a misunderstanding

within a misunderstanding.  

    "But I'm quite popular. There are girls waiting for me at the school gate."  

    "I never..."  

    "I have something like this,"  

    the class monitor whispered, pulling a photo from the pocket of her maid outfit.  

    One look at it and I was blown away. It was the photo of me being raped by the girls from

Class 4, during the customer service training before the cultural festival. The vice -class

monitor and the accountant were groping my breasts and lifting my skirt , and I looked quite

lewd as I shyly endured it.  

    Wow —

    "And there's another photo. It's of me changing clothes. It was taken before I put on my

maid outfit, so I'm still in my underwear. Ah, thinking back on being used as a toy by girls

feels like it happened yesterday.  

    "This, this..."  

    "Personally, I don't want to share this with Masumi Nishino from the News Club."  

    "No need..."  

    "But if Seno -san denies the rumors, the photos might get passed around."  

    It was like, "If you don't want to be exposed, just obey." It was a threat. Frustration and

despair danced hand in hand in my mind.  

    "The truth isn't important. What's important is maintaining the boy's fantasy."  

    "How could that be..."  

    "Women are creatures that constantly provide men with fantasies."  

    That's not fantasy, it's delusion. Who benefits from this? I don't know about the girls in

Class 4, Grade 2, but I'm completely at a loss.  

    The class monitor said matter -of-factly,  

    "We hope you can reconcile your testimony with ours."  

    "...Okay,"  

    I gave up. Faced with the threat of the photo, I was helpless.  

    "Anyway, let's just assume you've eaten all the girls."  

    "...Okay,"  

    the class monitor said to Higashida with a wicked smile.  

    "Sorry, Seno -san might not be able to entertain you anymore."  

    "Why?"  

    "She said she'd rather serve girls than boys."  

    "Didn't she say she'd have sex with boys too?"  

    "It seems like this week's all about eating girls."  

    Is there such a thing?  

    But I couldn't argue, so I could only listen with a stern face.  

    "Natsuru -san isn't interested in boys right now,"  

    I nodded regretfully.  

    "That's a tough situation. Many boys in our class have their eyes on Natsuru -san.

Everyone's going to be disappointed."  

    Hearing this, I felt a mixture of emotions. Even though I'm a girl now, being liked by a boy is

just too disgusting. I reiterate that I was originally a boy.  

    "After all, she said she liked girls when she introduced herself."  

    "That's amazing."  

    "Everyone understands after seeing her face. This guy can do it."  

    "Is that so?"  

    "Most of the girls in Class 4, Grade 2 of the Girls' Department have been taken advantage

of. Sometimes three a day. It's so intense. We might have to sell Seno insurance next time."  

    I wanted to buy insurance, but isn't there any insurance or agency that covers losses from

rumors?  

    That idiot, Higashida, actually believed it. How naive! You should be more skeptical of

information in society. In this day and age, intelligence processing is a necessary skill.  

    "It depends on your mood."  

    "Yes, when a girl gets tired of playing, she looks for a guy. Although she says that girls really

never get tired of playing."  

    Higashida said, "That's nothing we can do." I walked away from this guy with a stern face. I

didn't want to be with this guy in the first place, so I was saved, but I also lost too much that I

couldn't lose.  

    "Please come over here, Seno -san."  

    I was taken to another place. I didn't have the energy to object. What was going on this

time? I was no longer afraid.  

    It was the class monitor's seat.  

    My sister sipped her black tea elegantly, with such grace that it felt like she was wearing

"common sense" in her clothes. She definitely didn't look like someone who wanted to try

out a maid cafe. Furthermore, she didn't look like she was related to t he class monitor.  

    Akane nodded at me. Oh? Did she come from Hanzawa?  

    So I asked my sister, "Would you like a refill?"  

    "Thank you, I'll be in good hands."  

    She poured the tea from the pot onto the quilt. I couldn't tell if it was Darjeeling, but it

looked like a very expensive tea. This wasn't something the accounting classmate had

obtained illegally, but something she had bought specifically for today.  

    Seeing the tea was almost gone, she grabbed a little more and brought it to the table.  

    "Seno -san is very used to serving customers,"  

    my sister said.  

    "No..."  

    She denied it. The last cultural festival was my first time there, and I didn't have the

necessary skills, so I had to learn them through special training.  

    "You're quite skilled. With such a pretty face, the customers will be happy."  

    "Thank you..."  

    I didn't think such things were necessary for a man, especially one who was pretty.  

    Seeing the perfect moment, I asked the question that had been puzzling me for a long

time.  

    "Um...why...the Bishoujo Club..."  

    "That's the most legitimate underground club in Seitetsu Academy."  

    Even if it's underground, it still has a sh*t origin, but my sister said it seriously.  

    "Originally, it was established by the girls' club, our class. Because everyone liked cute

girls."  

    "...Uh..."  

    So that's how it is. The girls' club has a history of liking female roommates.  

    "The communication methods and budget with the boys' club were all our ideas. It's just

that the name was 'Girls' Club' at the time. 'Bishoujo Club' was changed by Higashida to

reflect its true nature."  

    "So...Higashida became the president..."  

    "I was called honorary president, but I didn't do anything special. I'm happy that everyone

respects me,"  

    my sister smiled. This is the first time I've heard of the title of honorary president.

Apparently, there are also off -campus presidents, temporary representative presidents,

lifetime honorary presidents, and so on.  

    "Then why... why did you ask me to dress up as maids?"  

    "Haven't you heard? Because I really liked it after trying it at the cultural festival."  

    "Oh..."  

    "And I'm in the business, so I should know a little bit."  

    "What do you think..."  

    I never thought I'd regret this casual question so much.  

    My sister looked me in the eye.  

    "Seno -san, would you like to work in the store?"  

    "...Uh -huh?"  

    "I want to open a maid cafe. Not just a casual costume cafe, but a formal, long -term one.

Would you like to work there? I'll treat you like a manager."  

    "Wha...what..."  

    Why would I do this? I'm still in high school, and not a maid.  

    "Don't worry about your age. I'll have one of my subordinates be the manager at first, and

you'll be promoted to manager right after you graduate."  

    "But..."  

    "My sister recommended you. You're great with customers, so it won't be a problem."  

    "Recommend...recommend?"  

    "Although I have to pay my sister a brokerage fee."  

    The class monitor feigned ignorance. As expected, selling me out for money? We should

raise this issue in Congress against human trafficking.  

    "But... I, I..."  

    "Don't worry about it. Seno -san will definitely get the hang of it soon. At our company, I

just say yes."  

    "Well..."  

    "Can you come tomorrow? I'd like you to check out the interior."  

    She looked like a lady of wealth, but she was incredibly pushy. Otherwise, I wouldn't be

able to work in that kind of business, but that would be a disaster for me.  

    "This... that..."  

    "You agree, right?"  

    I said nothing. What was going on? I was being told I couldn't have a say?  

    I wanted to protest, but I couldn't. I didn't want to be seen as a man, so I was designed to

be quiet. But I didn't expect that to happen.  

    I tried to ask for help, but the class monitor just smiled and did nothing. The vice -class

monitor and the accountant were listening but just looked on. Those boys' words were worth

less than the ornamental stones in the garden. Surprisingly, it was Ak ane who spoke.  

    "I... I don't think so,"  

    my sister was surprised. That's true. The girl who had no connection (in theory) suddenly

spoke up.  

    "Natsuru -san isn't good at talking... she's not good at entertaining customers."  

    "That's true. We should invite her to a lecture on something like that."  

    Is there such a thing?  

    "Um... Natsuru -san... as a maid..."  

    "I think she's very competent."  

    "I think she's competent, but not suitable..."  

    I couldn't tell if she was trying to clear my misunderstanding or emphasize it. She was just

as bad at talking as I was, so flustered.  

    "Why?"  

    "Because..."  

    "Hmm?"  

    Akane seemed to steel her resolve and said,  

    "Natsuru -san... there's already a male Natsuru -san!"  

    Everyone was speechless, including me.  

    My sister frowned.  

    "What's wrong with the special advisor?"  

    "Natsuru -san... well... she often interacts with the male Natsuru -san. We have the same

name, so it's been going on for a long time. Natsuru -san is against underage girls taking on

strange part -time jobs."  

    This was the first time I'd heard of this. No, that wasn't true.  

    There was no need to confirm whether it was just a lie Akane had made up on the spur of

the moment; it was the result of her racking her brains to get out of the situation.  

    But I just feel like they're firing a machine gun at us. It wouldn't have to be this serious.

There are plenty of other excuses, right?  

    After saying this, Akane seemed to sense the gravity of the situation, her face gradually

turning pale.  

    "So... Natsuru -san and Natsuru -san are together..."  

    My sister tilted her head and asked,  

    "You've been interacting with the boy, Seno -san, right?"  

    "Yes..."  

    Akane looked at me pleadingly, and I had no choice but to nod.  

    "Yes..."  

    "When?"  

    the class monitor asked.  

    "You probably had no interest in boys this week."  

    "You made that up, didn't you?"  

    "Seno -san, the boy, was very caring towards me..."  

    It felt strange to admit it myself.  

    "High school students doing something extreme... isn't good..."  

    "That doesn't sound like advice from a special advisor,"  

    the class monitor turned to my sister, who placed her teacup on a plate.  

    "Let's ask the special advisor."  

    "Okay,"  

    I said, "I think so too," but panicked. What's the point? I'm such an idiot! Natsuru -san is

both here and not here.  

    The monitor looked around.  

    "Where's the special advisor..."  

    "I'll go get him,"  

    I rushed out of the cafeteria. "I, I'll go too," Akane said, and followed me.  

    We were running in the corridor, and the thick carpet made it so there was no sound,

which was a big help.  

    "Natsuru -san, wait...ah,"  

    Akane almost fell, so she reached out to grab her.  

    "No, sorry."  

    "Hurry up."  

    "Sorry, it's my fault for saying too much..."  

    "There's no other way. I have to turn into a man faster than this,"  

    I went into the bathroom, and made the oath bracelet glow to cancel the transformation. I

didn't want to be seen naked, so I pushed Akane into a room, changed my clothes, and then

returned the way I came.  

    "Where have you been?"  

    the monitor asked me, and I said, trying not to let them notice that I was panting.  

    "Toilet, toilet..."  

    "Are you feeling unwell?"  

    "It's okay, I'm fine now."  

    I pretended to be cheerful and sat down. "Special Counselor, I have something to tell you."  

    My sister called me over, and she said straight to the point,  

    "I heard that the girl named Seno often consults with you?"  

    "Uh...well...yes."  

    "Could it be about today's incident?"  

    "Yes, she didn't seem to want to come, but I told her, 'Just go.'"  

    "I personally hope that Seno can be the manager of the maid cafe. Does the special

counselor object?"  

    "That's not a good idea."  

    "Why?"  

    I tried my best to lower my voice and said,  

    "As you can see, she is not good at talking and not very enthusiastic. I remember that's

what the girls said about her."  

    "Everyone says that being cool is good. Doesn't Seno use this to get the girls?"  

    The class monitor said, hey, stop kicking someone when they're down.  

    "No, no, no, but we have to respect the opinions of the parties involved."  

    "Seno -san's words will definitely get a lot of praise from the customers."  

    "I think using high school students for publicity is problematic."  

    "The special advisor is surprisingly conservative."  

    Since it's her own business,  

    Sister seemed to be thinking about something. Oh, are you willing to reconsider?  

    "But I personally still want to talk to Seno -san again..."  

    "Sister, I..."  

    "I'll go get her."  

    She turned and ran in front of the class monitor, running to the bathroom where Akane

was waiting.  

    "Akane, clothes!"  

    "Okay, okay."  

    She changed clothes again. Oh, my! This dress is so troublesome. I can't even figure out

where the buckles are, and it's so loose.  

    "Natsuru -san, you need to comb your hair..."  

    "Okay."  

    Time is priority, so let's go.  

    I ran back to the cafeteria. Ah~ I'm exhausted. I haven't run this much this year.  

    The only thing I couldn't forget was a smile as I reached Sister.  

    "...Are you going to call me?"  

    "Seno -san, you still don't want to?"  

    "...Yes."  

    "But you don't dislike entertaining customers, do you? I think you'd be perfect for it."  

    I don't want to work like a woman. This isn't my intention.  

    That's not the way to say it, I shook my head.  

    "The special counselor agrees."  

    How could that be possible? Sister, ah... Seriously, we're sisters, and our deceptions are

just as sharp.  

    Sister sighed,  

    "Then I'll talk to the special counselor."  

    "I'll go call..."  

    Without another word, she broke into a run. Class monitor, you just stay put.  

    Running around was exhausting. While the physical fatigue wasn't great, thanks to the

Kämpfer method, the mental fatigue was immense.  

    I practically tumbled into the bathroom. Akane sympathetically said,  

    "Natsuru -kun... sweat..."  

    "I'm going to change back. Close your eyes."  

    Whether I made it to the bathroom or not was irrelevant. I transformed back into a man

and put on my clothes.  

    Then I ran again. For the umpteenth time today.  

    I returned to the cafeteria, breathless, with no time to catch my breath.  

    The class monitor and sister stared at me blankly.  

    "...Why are you so tired?"  

    "I think I have a slight anal prolapse..."  

    "Oh, it's the same thing as Seno -san, the girl."  

    "After all, we're communicating."  

    "You said you had something to say..."  

    "Yes, about the maid cafe manager thing."  

    "That was rejected... I remember Seno -san saying that."  

    "I believe people can understand each other through dialogue."  

    I don't think this situation is like the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.  

    "Can the Special Advisor help convince her?"  

    "Well, I'm not really convinced either."  

    "Really? Then I really need to talk to Senou -san."  

    "I…"  

    "Leave it to me."  

    I ran to the bathroom and back, now wearing a sprint suit instead of a maid outfit.  

    I returned to my sister, breathless.  

    "Ah, it was quick. Is your anal prolapse gone?"  

    "Yes…"  

    It wasn't.  

    My sister then said,  

    "The Special Advisor thinks you'd be perfect for the maid cafe manager position."  

    I had said everything I hadn't said, and I shook my head.  

    "We can discuss salary, and we'd appreciate your help."  

    Shaking my head, "Please don't...?"  

    My sister's gaze flicked to my feet. What's wrong?  

    "...shoes."  

    I checked, startled. Wow, these are men's, not the high heels for a maid outfit. I forgot to

change.  

    My sister and the class monitor's expressions darkened.  

    "Why shoes..."  

    "I'll go get the special advisor."  

    It's my job to call him. Then I flew into the bathroom to undo my transformation, and after

turning back into a man, I returned to the cafeteria wearing high heels this time.  

    "If you have a prolapse, it'll last a while,"  

    I said beforehand, showing them the shoes.  

    "Senou -san and I changed."  

    "Do you like high heels?"  

    I replied without giving the class monitor any time.  

    "I've been interested in them for a while. I was wondering what it would be like to wear

shoes that high. They're easier to wear than I thought. I'm really glad... I'm glad."  

    "...Senou -san is interested in that?"  

    "Yes, yes,"  

    a scornful glance shot from behind her glasses, while my sister muttered, "That's so

perverted..." Hey, hey, hey, do you have the right to criticize others?  

    "We can't hire a special consultant in our store,"  

    my sister said, and the monitor nodded.  

    "Maybe she'll ask to wear a maid outfit."  

    How could that be possible? "She really has to be there."  

    "I..."  

    "I'll go get her!"  

    I went and the answer came back "NO," but these two people just wouldn't give up.  

    "I want to ask the special consultant's opinion."  

    "I..."  

    Without waiting for her to finish, she dashed off, returned, and, as a special advisor,

declared her disapproval.  

    "Ask the person herself."  

    "I..."  

    It took only a few minutes from the time I ran to change clothes to the time I returned.  

    By the time I reached my sister, I was as exhausted as a bicycle with a flat tire.  

    "...So, Senou -san has absolutely no interest in maid cafes?"  

    I couldn't utter a word, so I could only nod, panting, my hands resting on my knees.  

    "What a shame!"  

    "Ha... huh..."  

    "That place is clearly highly regarded within the industry."  

    "Huh... huh..."  

    "Since that's the case, I can only give up."  

    "Huh... huh..."  

    Thank you for your understanding, I could only gasp for air.  

    "Then tell the special advisor about this as well,"  

    my sister said to the class monitor.  

    "Go get him."  

    "Yes."  

    "Wait, I..."  

    I managed to stop her, but she stopped me.  

    "No, I'm going to tell you two together."  

    What... That's impossible.  

    "I think it's a little lonely without you two."  

    Don't think about it. Please don't think about it for the rest of your life. I'm not lonely.  

    The class monitor was about to leave the cafeteria when I grabbed her clothes without

thinking.  

    "I'm going..."  

    "Please stay here, Senou -san!"  

    The class monitor pulled my hand away with unexpected force and headed for the

restroom. This was it.  

    ...No, there was another way!  

    I ran with my last bit of strength. My sister seemed to be saying something, but I couldn't

control her. I had to get to the restroom before the class monitor.  

    My feet were no longer under my control and I tumbled into the restroom.  

    "...Natsuru -san?"  

    I practically shouted at Akane,  

    "Change clothes!"  

    "??? Huh?"  

    "Exchange maid outfits with me... There's no time left, so just become a man."  

    "Hey... Hey!?"  

    I had originally planned to let Akane take over, disguise herself as me and go to my sister's

place, just to get away with it. The height and the tone of voice were different, but now

wasn't the time to dwell on those things. I had to get through this difficult time.  

    "Change clothes!"  

    I pushed my clothes towards her.  

    "I, I'm wearing Natsuru -san's clothes!?"  

    "You're pretending to be me!"  

    "I can't do that!"  

    "That's it!"  

    She pushed the clothes back at me, and I forced them back down again. This girl is really

stubborn.  

    "If Akane pretends to be me, it'll be solved."  

    "I don't know what you're talking about."  

    "Even if I transform, I'll be fine."  

    "I can shoot."  

    "Whatever you want!"  

    If we don't hurry up, the class monitor will be here.  

    There was a shove and shove, and in the narrow space, I tripped.  

    "Wow!"  

    "Ah..."  

    Bang! The two of us fell to the ground, and I was on top of Akane.  

    "I-I-I'm underneath Natsuru -san..."  

    "Change here!"  

    "Hey hey —!"

    There was no time for hesitation. This girl really wouldn't listen. Hurry up and take them

off. If this goes on, I'll have to force it. The moment I reached for Akane's clothes, the door

clicked open.  

    Standing in the hallway were the class monitor, her sister who had come to check on the

situation, the vice -class monitor, the accountant, and Higashida's gang who had joined in the

fun.

    "…Did I bother you?"  

    the class monitor said.  

    "Senou -san and Mishima -san… are you in a place like this… As a classmate, I'm shocked

too."  

    "This… this is…"  

    Akane, pinned down by me, wailed, but no one listened.  

    "I'm so impressed,"  

    my sister shook her head.  

    "This is the first time our house has been used as a love hotel."  

    "This… this is a misunderstanding…"  

    "Let's forget about the manager, but if they're treating the staff like food, we're in trouble

too. It looks like they might even do something during work."  

    "How could that be…"  

    My sister said nothing more and left the restroom. The class monitor and the others

looked down at us and asked,  

    "Is Senou -san interested in Mishima -san now?"  

    "Hey…"  

    "Enjoy your time."  

    The door closed, and footsteps could be heard leaving. Then there was the vice -class

monitor's voice, "Oh my god, Natsuru -san actually hit on a classmate!"  

    I felt overwhelmed, feeling abandoned.  

    "Is it saved…?"  

    It was a misunderstanding, but the immediate crisis seemed to have been averted. But

why, a feeling of being too late, too late to remedy the situation, why?  

    "Thank you, Akane."  

    I thanked her as gently as I could.  

    "Please move aside..."  

    she replied, half crying.  

    A rumor spread among the girls' club that "Senou Natsuru had assaulted a classmate." The

target was a simple girl, so Akane was included in the rumor. Therefore, the setting became

"Natsuru likes simple girls," and the number of girls with black hair a mbushing at the school

gate increased dramatically.  

    In the boys' club, for some reason, I became "the one dumped by a female Natsuru."  

    "Well, that type has no interest in the opposite sex,"  

    Higashida sighed,  

    "If you want to admire that kind of girl, you still have to think about it. What do you think,

Senou?"  

    "So annoying,"  

    I only had the energy to say this.  

     

Translator's Notes

This chapter was translated from the Chinese translation of the original Japanese text.

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