Everyone couldn't help but marvel that a rich young lady really was different.
Yamanaka Sawako's eyes darted around as she held up a maid outfit and looked at everyone.
"So, what do you all think of these?"
"Will these actually work?"
Ritsu scratched her head as she asked.
"Of course they will! Trust me. Once you put these on, your head-turning rate will definitely be one hundred percent!"
She wore a confident expression as she spoke, then took out another outfit that looked somewhat like a suit.
"And this is...?"
Sato raised an eyebrow as he looked at it curiously.
"This is the butler outfit I specially prepared for you! Well? Pretty nice, isn't it?"
Yamanaka Sawako threw an arm around Sato's shoulders again, winking exaggeratedly as if to say, See? I'm taking good care of you.
"It does look pretty handsome."
"Yeah! It's great!"
"If Sato wears it, it'll definitely look amazing!"
The girls' eyes immediately lit up as they excitedly gathered around to discuss the butler outfit in Yamanaka Sawako's hands.
After talking among themselves for a while, every pair of sparkling eyes turned toward Sato.
The meaning behind those looks couldn't have been more obvious.
Try it!
Go on, try it!
"Well... will this really work?"
Sato pretended not to notice their gazes, but he still had some doubts about Yamanaka Sawako's suggestion.
Yamanaka Sawako patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't worry! It'll be fine. Recruitment is all about standing out. As long as enough people come over, even if only a small percentage decide to join, you'll still end up with plenty of recruits."
"But these outfits don't seem suitable for performing."
"That's okay! These are only the first version. If they work well, I'll make performance versions for you afterward!"
Sato stared at Yamanaka Sawako for quite a while before finally sighing.
"Sawako-sensei, being a teacher is really wasting your talents. You should've become a fashion designer."
He had a feeling Yamanaka Sawako was simply looking for a group of test subjects.
"Hehe! See? You don't know everything!"
Yamanaka Sawako suddenly leaned close to Sato. A mysterious smile slowly spread across her face.
"I majored in fashion design at university!"
"Huh?! But aren't you the music teacher, Sawako-sensei?"
Yui asked in confusion.
Yamanaka Sawako immediately waved her hand.
"It was just a second major. Just a second major!"
After saying that, she folded her arms across her chest and looked proudly at everyone, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
"All right, everyone, hurry up and get changed. I designed every one of these outfits specifically for you, so there definitely won't be any sizing issues!"
"Hm?"
Sato looked at Yamanaka Sawako curiously.
"Sawako-sensei, how do you know all our measurements?"
She pushed up the glasses on her nose, the smile on her face becoming even more smug as she deliberately lowered her voice.
"Don't underestimate me. This is an essential talent for a fashion designer."
So chuunibyou...
Everyone silently complained to themselves.
Yamanaka Sawako handed an outfit to each person before pushing everyone out of the clubroom.
"Go on, hurry up!"
Standing outside the door, Sato exchanged helpless looks with the others before heading downstairs toward the changing rooms.
Since many clubs needed places to change clothes, nearly every floor had a changing room. The Light Music Club, however, occupied the attic, so naturally there wasn't one there.
The others were already quite interested in the outfits, so after being ushered outside, they all headed toward the changing rooms.
"Akiyama-san, what about you?"
Inside the clubroom, Yamanaka Sawako looked at the only person who had remained behind.
Mio tightly gripped the maid outfit in her slender, fair hands. Her cheeks were flushed red as she murmured,
"This outfit is just too embarrassing to wear..."
Yamanaka Sawako replied,
"It's fine. Everyone's wearing the same thing. What's there to be embarrassed about?"
"But..."
"No buts. Since you won't do it yourself, I'll help you... Hehe!"
"Huh?! Ahhh!"
With the grin of a complete creep, Yamanaka Sawako lunged toward Mio.
...
A short while later, the clubroom fell completely silent.
Hikigaya Hachiman exchanged a glance with Yukinoshita Yukino before cautiously taking out his phone.
"Um... Komachi asked me to show her around the school. We don't have any club work right now anyway, so... that should be okay, right?"
Yukinoshita Yukino's eyes shifted slightly before she gave a gentle nod.
Hikigaya Hachiman let out a sigh of relief, grabbed his school bag, and quickly made his escape.
In the blink of an eye, only Yukinoshita Yukino remained in the spacious clubroom.
The windows were open.
Outside stretched a pale blue sky. Cherry blossom petals carrying a faint fragrance drifted gently through the air. Spring in Japan was beautiful and romantic.
Yukinoshita Yukino slowly closed the book in her hands.
After glancing at the falling cherry blossoms outside the window, she turned toward the entrance of the clubroom, a faint look of anticipation appearing in her eyes.
...
Swish!
"Wahahaha! We're back!"
Ritsu's bright voice announced the return of the Light Music Club.
One beautiful girl after another walked through the doorway, each dressed in a black-and-white maid outfit.
The scene felt almost dreamlike.
"Yukinoshita-san, what do you think?!"
Ritsu asked excitedly.
Yukinoshita Yukino's clear eyes slowly swept across each member of the Light Music Club before finally settling on Mio, who was nervously clutching the hem of her skirt with a deeply flushed face.
A flash of admiration crossed her eyes.
The members of the Light Music Club were already attractive girls to begin with. Wearing perfectly tailored maid outfits only elevated their charm even further.
"They're all very cute, and very beautiful."
She praised them sincerely.
Yamanaka Sawako immediately became smug.
"I told you all you'd amaze everyone!"
"By the way... where's Nohara-san?"
Kotobuki Tsumugi looked around the clubroom in confusion.
"I'm over here."
Sato's calm voice came from behind them, causing everyone to instinctively turn around.
The moment they saw him, they all froze.
"So handsome..."
someone murmured.
A tall figure stood behind them.
His straight back was as upright as a spear. The broad, high-standing collar formed a perfectly symmetrical shape. The black tailcoat fit him impeccably, accentuating his tall, slender frame and giving him an air of elegance and nobility.
Sato was frowning slightly as he adjusted the bow tie at his chest. That tightly knit brow added a touch of cool seriousness to his already distinguished appearance.