"I'm telling you… if you dislike it so much, why not just not wear it?"
Yuta glanced at Wuwei, who was huddled in the corner with his head in his hands, and spoke to Nibutani with a helpless expression.
When this question was brought up, Nibutani was so angry her mouth felt sour, and her face was incredibly gloomy.
"That bastard took my clothes! And left me with this set…"
Nibutani turned around, and a large character appeared before Isshiki Makoto and Yuta.
'Fake.'
The large red character was directly printed on the back of Nibutani's black cloak, glaringly obvious.
This outfit fit perfectly; Totsuka had put a lot of effort into preparing this for Nibutani.
Nibutani left to find Totsuka Sanae; even though they were at the Totsukami family, she had to teach Sanae a lesson.
"Since everyone is in costume, who's next? Ikenouchi or Takanashi?"
"I think it's best not to have any illusions about them."
Nibutani left, and Wuwei stopped pretending. He stood up and followed Yuta to the door, quietly awaiting the next contestant.
Let's welcome our next participant…
Ikenouchi Maki slowly pushed open the door, wearing a black, floor-length cloak that enveloped her entire body. On her back was embroidered a strange magic circle pattern, and the cuffs of the sleeves were embroidered with a circle of gold thread. The cloak wasn't simply black, but composed of red, gold, and black, looking quite magnificent. Although the style was roughly that of a very standard mage robe, it appeared full of luxury and beauty.
"How about it! Our Ikenouchi family's magical ceremonial robe!"
Ikenouchi Maki proudly displayed her ceremonial dress, extremely satisfied. Indeed, her parents still had some inventory…
However, Wuwei did not feel any magic from this ceremonial robe, not a single bit, which meant… this thing was actually a fake. It was probably custom-made by the Ikenouchi family after coming to this world.
"Your… Ikenouchi family?"
Yuta found the blind spot.
"Yes! We were once a powerful magical family! This magnificent dress was also made for me by my parents!"
Ikenouchi Maki stood with her hands on her hips, head held high, her face full of pride.
Yuta and Isshiki Makoto exchanged glances, both their faces etched with helplessness.
It seems the Ikenouchi family are all Chunibyo, aren't they?
"Alright, I get it. Next one."
Wuwei waved his hand, dismissing Ikenouchi Maki. Maki was obedient; she closed the door and didn't linger, instead walking over to Wuwei's side and watching the door with them.
"What are you looking at?"
"Watching you girls' costume changes."
"Following this pattern, it should be Takanashi next, right, Yuta? Are you excited?"
Suddenly called out, Yuta didn't react much. He still remembered the evening gown Rikka had pulled out earlier; he had actually seen it. Rikka had worn it to show him the day she bought it, so there really wasn't much to be excited about.
That outfit was actually not much different from Rikka's usual clothes.
"Well, I can pretty much guess. It's probably about the same as usual…"
Before Yuta could finish speaking, Rikka suddenly pushed the door open, striking a cool pose outside the door, making a dazzling entrance.
However, the outfit Rikka was wearing now was completely unexpected by Yuta.
Rikka was now wearing a gym uniform: a white short-sleeved top and the triangular gym shorts that intensely poked at Yuta's XP, accentuating Rikka's slightly perky little butt, along with the black thigh-high socks on her legs.
Her small, cute body and innocent little face, combined with this pure and youthful outfit, completely hit Yuta's XP.
Isshiki Makoto, I understand. In life, there truly are moments that make you feel… this life was worth it!
But Yuta quickly calmed down. It wasn't like he hadn't seen it before. Although he really liked Rikka in a gym uniform, he hadn't yet achieved the same devilish feeling as Isshiki Makoto.
Isshiki Makoto, on the other hand, was greatly disappointed.
"Where are the clothes you brought?"
Rikka walked up to Yuta, holding a volleyball. A very confused Yuta also asked, as he never expected Rikka to come out wearing a gym uniform.
Well, he did like Rikka in a gym uniform, though…
"Nibutani said this one was more suitable, and Yuta, you'd like it."
"I do like it, but…"
Yuta rubbed his forehead, a bit of a headache. Why would Nibutani know…
Speak of the devil, and Nibutani arrived. She had caught Totsuka, but couldn't find where her clothes were hidden. In exasperation, she had to drag Totsuka back to the room by her pigtail, listening to her say they were in this room.
But they weren't, actually. Totsuka just wanted Nibutani to dress like that; she liked that look and simply found an excuse to bring Yuta back.
"This is my stronghold, don't think you can do as you please… Ah, ouch ouch ouch, death!"
Totsuka menacingly warned Nibutani, but Nibutani didn't fall for it at all. Before Totsuka could finish speaking, she grabbed the pigtail and pulled it higher, making Totsuka squeeze out two tears and yelp in a fierce, childish way.
Nibutani was so angry her lungs were about to explode… especially when the servants outside were looking at her with a half-smile when she went out to find someone just now.
Yuta couldn't wait any longer. He put his hand on Rikka's shoulder and pushed her towards Nibutani. He wanted to ask why Yuta made Rikka change into this outfit.
Facing this question, Yuta's face was full of innocence. She was genuinely thinking of Yuta.
"Isn't it very cute?"
"It is cute… No, but why a gym uniform?!"
Nibutani looked at Yuta, a little disappointed that he wasn't living up to expectations. Didn't he like this kind of thing? She was helping them out, and he wasn't happy about it?
"I heard you like this kind of thing… Is the information wrong?"
"…Who told you that? Where did you get that information?"
Nibutani pointed behind Yuta. Following the direction of Nibutani's finger, Yuta looked and found that Nibutani was pointing directly at Wuwei.
Seeing things develop to this point, Wuwei understood that the secret was out… Didn't they agree to say it was Toka-nee who gave the information? Why did she expose him like this! If it were Toka-nee, Yuta wouldn't dare to settle scores with her even if he had ten times the guts!
Watching Yuta's face suddenly darken, Wuwei shrugged helplessly, clasped his hands behind his head, straightened his body, tilted his head slightly, and a gentle, sunny smile appeared on his face.
(BGM: whistle)
"…Nibutani, lend me your magic staff for a moment."
"Here."
Yuta extended his hand with a dark expression, and Nibutani didn't hesitate, immediately handing over the magic staff that she had just used on Wuwei's forehead.
"Oi oi, Yuta, don't be like that, I'm helping you out here…"
"No need to say anything. I understand you."
Yuta had the same deathly smile as Nibutani had just moments ago, and he charged towards Wuwei with the magic staff. He swore that today he would sacrifice this guy's dog head to the heavens.
Watching Wuwei being chased around by Yuta, Nibutani no longer paid attention and resumed pulling Totsuka's pigtail, pressing her for the whereabouts of the clothes.
The air was once again harmonious, with those who were meant to be orange being orange, and those who were meant to be gay being gay, until Wuwei broke the peaceful atmosphere.
Wuwei, who had been chased by Yuta for a full three minutes, turned around and blocked the magic staff with one hand, a sheepish smile on his face.
"Yuta, aren't you hungry?"
Wuwei pointed to the several tables of lavish dinner not far away, which were already starting to get a bit cold.
"Since things have come to this, let's eat first. You like it anyway, don't you?"
Yuta turned his head and saw Rikka, dressed in a gym uniform, excitedly chatting with Ikenouchi Maki. He sighed, and let the matter drop.