I Want to Have a Girlfriend Too - Chapter 37

I didn’t make this happen. It’s the result of that girl’ hard work.

 

 

　The second day of the Sakura School Festival.

 

　This will be my first time coming to Sakura School Festival since I couldn’t see the first day because I was taking care of Saijouin.

 

　I’m already looking forward to it!

　I got home late yesterday, and I’m totally sleep deprived, but I still woke up in the morning to see the maid’s uniform!

 

　And I was shaking with joy――― in the classroom where we were preparing for the second day after the early morning work of the student council.

 

“Whoaaaa! “

“What’s the matter with you, screaming as soon as you come in?!”

 

　The girls in the class were startled by my mysterious shout.

　Because… I don’t have a choice.!?

 

　I look around.

　And then I see the girls in my class ――――wearing my maid uniforms.

 

　How can I not be pleased with this!?

　My long-cherished dream has come true! At this very moment!

 

　Did you see it, Saber? This is the moment your wish came true with the Holy Grail!

 

“Ah, I’m… so glad to be alive…”

“What? Are you crying!? …Do you really want to see the maid’s outfit that badly…”

 

　As I cried tears of joy, the girls in the class were quite taken aback.

　Oh, is it that weird?

　I don’t think so because the boys in the corner of the classroom were nodding their heads in agreement.

 

“By the way, Tokimori-kun, if you don’t hurry up, the Sakura School Festival is about to start! “

“That’s right, let’s hurry up and get ready.’

 

　I turned to see Saijouin, who had fallen down with a cold yesterday, and Kagurazaka, who had taken over the nursing of Saijouin.

 

　Moreover, even though they had come with me, they were already wearing maid’s uniforms.

　Did they want to wear a maid’s uniform so badly?

　They are not so honest after all their reluctance before.

 

“You two look good together! “

” ……… “

“T-thank you very much…”

 

　For some reason, they looked down when I complimented them on their maid uniforms.

　Judging from their red faces, I guess they still feel embarrassed wearing their maid uniforms.

 

　But, if you’re a shy maid…it’s also great!

 

“Keep up the good work with that look! “

“Wait, did you misunderstand something again? “

 

　What are you talking about? I have a reputation for being the most perceptive person alive.

　I’m not as insensitive as the main characters in your novels.

　Proof of that is that is… I know who the two of you wearing maids uniform――only from your back.

 

“Now, I guess I’d better get ready for the kitchen.”

“Wait a minute! (gosh) “

“You know what you should do, don’t you, Tokimori-San?”

“Ha, A-ha-ha!”

 

　They grab me by both shoulders at once as I run to the kitchen.

　Yeah, I know… I get it.

 

　Throughout the history of the world, people have had to lose something in order to achieve something.

　I am no exception.

 

　Now that Nozomu’s wish of a maid suit has come true, it must be my turn to lose something.

　For example――the dignity of men…..I guess?

 

　The two of them take me to the locker room.

　Wait, you don’t have to come with me, okay? Are you going to peek at me, changing my clothes?

 

* * *

 

” ……… “

“Tokimori, you look good! “

“You’re the true leader of our class! You look so cute in your maid’s uniform! “

“Ha-ha-ha-ha! “

 

　Saijouin and Kagurazaka made me change into a maid outfit, and when I came back, I was laughed at by the boys in the class.

 

“Tokimori’s peculiarity is the best in this class! “

 

　Annoying.

　At any rate, I was so pissed off at the class members who were making fun of me that I grabbed a mirror from nearby.

 

“Look.”

” ” ” ” …oh sh*t ” ” “

 

　Then I decided to show the mirror to the boys in the class. I showed themselves wearing my maid’s uniform in the mirror.

　How do you like that? Wouldn’t you be sick to death of your own reflection?

 

“But… “

 

　I look at myself in the mirror and see what I look like now.

　Hmmm… it’s doesn’t look good on me.

　Well, it’s funny instead if a guy looks good in a maid’s uniform.

 

“Does Tokimori-kun look surprisingly good in women’s clothes? 　He still looks pretty okay and cute.”

“Yeah, I’d like to dress him up a little more.”

 

　I can’t hear you! Don’t say anything about me looking good!

 

“Tokimori-san, you look cute.”

“Tokimori-kun, it looks good on you! “

“I’m not happy to hear that! “

 

　Kagurazaka and Saijouin compliment me, but I am not happy at all.

　…why are you complimenting me?

 

“Well, they both compliment you, so that’s good.”

 

　The handsome guy in my class comes up to me, saying so.

　….Hmmm.

 

“Oh, Kazuki looks good too, doesn’t he? (Snap!)”

“Wait, what are you going to do with that picture? “

“Hmm? Sell them to the girls in our class? “

“What about portrait rights ! ? “

 

　How can a good-looking guy have portrait rights?

　Snap-

　What kind of nonsense are you talking about, my good friend?

　Snap-

 

“Ugh! That look of taking it for granted really pisses me off! “

 

　Snap-

　Kazuki was holding back his anger while shaking his fist.

　Snap-

 

“Shut up. Your cross-dressing photos are very popular among some girls―――”

 

　Snap-

 

　……….

 

“Wait, Kagurazaka! Why are you taking so many pictures of me!?”

 

　I thought I heard a shutter sound from my own camera, but it was Kagurazaka who was taking a picture of me.

 

“Uh, well, it’s… for me and… for Maya Senpai.”

“What are you going to use it for?”

 

　Wait, do you both need my picture?

　…are you trying to sell them!?

 

　I’ll confiscate Kagurazaka’s camera later.

　Before the whole school gets a picture of me dressed as a woman.

 

　I silently make up my mind.

 

* * *

 

“Welcome, Goshujin-sama♪”

“Welcome, Goshujin-sama…. “

 

　The second day of the Sakura School Festival started, and our class maid café was very busy right from the start.

 

　That’s because we have two of the three most beautiful girls in the school.

　And the two of them are serving people in maid uniforms.

　It’s a no-brainer to expect that we’d be swarmed with customers.

 

“Please take a seat here! “

“Please leave your luggage here…”

 

　But why? The boys are supposed to be happy to see the maids’ uniforms from the bottom of their hearts, but they are obviously not very excited.

　Instead, the girls’ customers would exclaim, “Oh my God, you’re so cute! “, and “You’re really funny when you dress up as a woman!”, The boys’ maid uniforms seem to be highly evaluated.

　Some people make fun of it…

 

　I, on the other hand――

 

“Wait, he’s so cute! “

“What? Is this Tokimori-kun?! Isn’t he cuter than me?? “

“Kyaaa!! Sato-kun! Please turn around! ! !”

 

　――Kazuki and I were photographed together.

 

“Ah, no….”

“I’m sorry. Could you please refrain from taking pictures…. “

 

　This is weird!

　Normally I should be happy to be surrounded by so many girls, but I’m not happy at all, and now, I’m embarrassed!

　I mean, I don’t even look good in girls’ clothes! Men’s clothes suit me better!

 

　Kazuki was also confused, or maybe he could not handle the girls well anymore.

 

“Yes, I’m sorry. Could you please refrain from taking pictures?

“I’m sorry! We’re only serving customer food and drinks! “

 

　Then Kagurazaka and Saijouin come in and turn away the girls who are taking pictures.

　….Ah, my saviors.

 

“Sorry for the trouble, and thank you…”

“Thanks, You’ve really helped me out…”

“It’s okay! “

“If you don’t get this crowd cleared soon, more customers won’t be able to come around at lunch. “

 

　Kagurazaka and Saijouin told us not to worry about that.

　What lovely maids.

　I’ll give them candy later.

 

　I look outside the crowded class.

　There was a huge number of people standing in line.

 

　…Well, we’d better handle this as soon as possible.

 

　Our shifts at the maid cafe are divided into morning and afternoon.

　I, Saijouin, and Kagurazaka were on the morning shift, and we promised to go around the Sakura School Festival together in the afternoon.

 

　I invited Kazuki to join us, but he turned me down, saying, “I’d feel sorry for the two of them if I joined you.”

　…What was he sorry about?

 

　I wanted him to come with me if possible.

　Kazuki is a potential boyfriend of Saijouin and/or Kagurazaka. I would have liked them to go around together to deepen their friendship…

 

　However, I might have to work during the afternoon if I can’t handle this queue.

 

　That’s a definite no-no.

　Because I have to go to the Chinese cafe!

 

“Well then, let’s get this over with! “

“Yes! “

 

　Kagurazaka replies cheerfully, and we go back to serving customers.

　Then we hear the door open, and another customer appears.

 

“Welcome, Goshujin……-sama?.”

 

“Hello, Hiiyo. Long time no see. “

 

　Saijouin greeted the guest cheerfully, but her voice turned surprised at the end.

　There was a mature man in an expensive-looking suit.

　…Why do you have the same expression as yesterday?

 

“Eh, father! What are you doing here? “

 

　Saijouin forgets that she is serving customers and is surprised to see her father in the cafe.

 

“I really had plans…but some kid made me realize the important things in life. I can only be here for a little while, but at least I can see my daughter today.”

 

　Saijouin’s father glanced at me as he said this.

　…Stop, don’t look at me.

 

“That is…”

 

　Saijouin follows her father’s gaze and turns to me.

　…stop, don’t look at me like that.

 

“But, this school festival was done by Hiiyo, wasn’t it? It’s a great school festival. ――Good job.”

 

　Saijouin’s father patted Saijouin’s head, calling out gently.

　From the outside, it was merely a father’s way of praising his daughter.

 

“N-no… I am… “

 

　Saijouin was puzzled by the sudden praise, and perhaps because of this, her words did not come out well.

 

　That may be so.

　After all, Saijouin herself is the most surprised by this situation.

 

　However, Saijouin gradually begins to understand the current situation.

　Gradually, tears started to leak from her eyes.

 

“Oh, this..? Why am I crying… that’s strange…”

 

　Saijouin wiped her tears and tried to act resolutely.

　However, despite Saijouin’s actions, the overflowing tears did not stop.

 

“…You really did a great job, didn’t you? I’m proud of you.”

 

　In the end, her father proudly and gently compliments her. It is a scene that praises her daughter for working hard.

 

　I wonder how much those words have touched Saijouin’s heart.

 

　Then, Saijouin, perhaps reaching the limit of her patience, let out her accumulated feelings with overflowing tears.

 

“Y-yes… I did my best! I wanted… father to be proud…even though my friends were helping me…I really tried my best… ! “

 

　Her father hugs Saijouin.

　The classmates and guests in the classroom also silently watched Saijouin’s happy scene.

 

　…Good for you, Saijouin.

 

　I honestly thought so when I saw the scene.

　I guess Kagurazaka was the same.

 

　However, I can’t let them spend parent-child time at the classroom entrance forever.

 

“Yes, yes, here, Goshujin-sama.”

“Look, Hii-chan, come here!”

 

　I signaled to Kagurazaka with a glance, pushed the embracing parent and child together, and led them to the table.

 

“Hey, Alice! I’m still serving… “

“It’s okay! “

 

　Saijouin resisted, but Kagurazaka pushed her toward the table.

 

　That’s right. You don’t need to be serving right now. Just enjoy the few moments you and your father have together.

 

” …Boy, thank you so much.”

” …I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

 

　Saijouin’s father said to me in a whisper, but I pretended not to hear him.

　Don’t thank me at a time like this.

 

　Right now, you need to focus on――

 

“Oh, Father…”

“Well, since the boy are saying this, why don’t you tell me what you’ve been up to for a while? “

“――Yes! “

 

　―――Why are you considering my words so highly? She’s supposed to be your daughter, right?

 

　He and Saijouin sat down and began to talk, perhaps because they were happy to talk to each other for the first time in a long time.

 

　She had a natural and pretty smile that was appropriate for her age, without any outward pretense of appearance.

 

　Seeing her smile, I felt something welling up in my heart.

 

“I’m happy for you, Hii-chan…. “

 

　Kagurazaka looked at Saijouin with kind eyes,

　Just by seeing her face, I was glad that I skipped the Sakura School Festival yesterday.

 

　The class members, perhaps sensing the atmosphere, returned to their work.

 

　…Now, I’m going to make some more orders that I’ve been waiting for.

 

“Did Tokimori-kun call Hii-chan’s father? “

“Guess?”

 

　I turn away from Kagurazaka and head for the kitchen.

 

　There’s nothing more I can do about this.

　They’ll just enjoy their family time and be done with this story.

 

“Thank you, Tokimori-kun… “

 

　Kagurazaka is mumbling her thanks at the end, but I ignore it, even though I can hear it.

 

 

　I don’t care, maybe?

 

 

　Saijouin is the one who has been working hard.

　It’s not right for her to thank me, I thought so.