536 - I Was Genderswapped and Reincarnated as a Villainess, but I’m Making this My Personal Yuri Game

--- As spring break settled in, several days had quietly slipped by. Between the Spring Seminar of the Tsubomoe Society, the rigorous training of the Momiji style, and the etiquette lessons for the upcoming Kujo family party, everything seemed to be progressing smoothly despite the bustling schedule. Today, however, was supposed to be a day focused on concert practice, but plans had shifted midway. Instead, it had become a day to reward everyone for their hard work in improving their grades during the term exams. "I've prepared the homemade sweets... Next is getting dressed and doing my makeup..." The baked cheesecake, which I learned to make with Master Hidari and Teacher Ayame, was already done. Since it took a large quantity and considerable time, it had been prepared the day before. While a freshly made dessert might be preferable, baking and chilling take time, and unforeseen mishaps on the day of preparation could result in not being ready on time. With the cheesecake prepared the previous day and chilled, I realized there's no secret to my cross-dressing as a butler, as everyone has seen it before. There was no point in hiding it, especially since it was requested by everyone. Therefore, I decided to change my attire and apply my makeup before everyone arrived. "Sakuya-sama! Why are you doing your makeup yourself!? Please allow me to handle it!" "Kaba, don't you have other preparations to attend to?" "The most important thing for me is taking care of anything concerning you, Sakuya-sama!" "Ah! Wait..." Before I could say anything else, Kaba moved beside me and began assisting with my makeup. Although I needed Kaba to handle other preparations, if everything was on track, there was no reason to refuse her help with makeup. If she was willing to do it, I could leave it to her, but... is everything really going to be okay with the other preparations? "Kaba... the other preparations are fine, right?" "Yes! Everything's fine! But if you're worried, let's get Yuzu to assist as well. Yuzu! Go help out over there!" "What!? That's not fair... You're the only one who gets to touch Sakuya-sama..." "Stop whining! Go now! Sakuya-sama is concerned!" "F-fine..." Ordered by Kaba, Yuzu reluctantly left the makeup room. Hmm... is everything truly alright with the preparations? Instead of feeling reassured, I'm getting more worried... "Now then, Sakuya-sama! Let's enhance your makeup even more!" "Please, keep it moderate, okay...?" As I entrusted the swift-handed Kaba, I watched myself in the mirror before me. --- With everything prepared, I stood at the entrance waiting for everyone. As expected, Azami-chan, who is always prompt in situations like these, was the first to arrive. "Good day, Azami-chan." "Good morning, Sakuya-sama! I came a little early because I wanted to spend as much time as possible with you!" As often advised, arriving excessively early when visiting someone is not ideal. While tardiness in business negotiations or interviews is out of the question, visiting someone's home should ideally mean arriving slightly after the appointed time. Azami-chan, however, disregarded such norms, arriving much earlier than expected. "Thank you. But I need to welcome the others as well..." "In that case, I'll wait here with you for everyone!" Azami-chan... is that really okay? Well, today doesn't involve any formal meetings, and if it's just classmates gathering for fun, maybe it's not a big deal. Still, for a young lady like Azami, she seems quite unconventional. "Good day, Satsuki-chan." "Good day, Sakuya... and Azami..." "Good morning, Satsuki!" As everyone arrived, they wore slightly awkward expressions. I suppose standing alongside Azami-chan for the welcome posed a dilemma. At least none of the others felt compelled to join her out of solidarity. "Good day, Yuzuba-chan." "Morning, Sakuya-chan, Azami-chan!" "Good morning, Yuzuba." Finally, Yuzuba-chan arrived, completing our group. Though she wasn't late, she invariably seemed to be the last among us to arrive. It's almost as if she's embraced this role purposefully. "Now that everyone is here, let's head inside." "Okay!" Accompanying Yuzuba-chan, I led the way to the salon. Today wasn't about formalities or grand introductions, so I joined them in the salon casually. "Welcome, everyone. Today, as a token of appreciation for your efforts in the term exams, I'll be serving you." "We've been waiting for this!" "Yay, yay!" "Sakuya-chan, you look great!" Their enthusiastic responses came with an excited tone I wasn't quite sure how to interpret, leaving me with a sheepish smile. Nonetheless, I went around serving tea and offered slices of my homemade baked cheesecake, prepared as an accompaniment. "Here you go, Satsuki-sama." "Thank you." I brewed tea for everyone. Although I adhered to the proper method, I adjusted it to my preference. It was, of course, paired with the cheesecake, but since it was brewed to my taste, it might not suit everyone. However, since today I was the host and meant to offer hospitality, serving it as I wished came naturally. Of course, if anyone requested a specific style or had preferences, I would gladly accommodate, but everyone left it to my discretion, so I brewed it as I liked. "Please help yourselves." "Such a lovely fragrance..." "Mmm... Just right." "I also prefer it this way." Hearing such feedback eased my nerves a bit. They might be partly kind or polite words, but I felt relieved nonetheless. My choices purely reflected my taste, so it wasn't a guaranteed match for everyone. Nonetheless, their pleased responses were comforting. "Mmm! This cake is delicious!" "Indeed! It pairs excellently with the tea!" "The blend of cheese and cream provides a balanced sweetness and tartness, complementing the tea perfectly." Everyone praised the baked cheesecake. Being hand-made by someone like me, their usual diet likely comprised high-quality or renowned patisserie-made sweets. If even as a courtesy, hearing their compliments made the effort worthwhile. "Where is this baked cheesecake from?" "Huh? It's my homemade." "What?" "…Eh?" Tsubaki and I tilted our heads at each other in confusion. There's no way such a poorly-made cake could be bought from a store. I'm not particularly skilled at cooking or baking, so I learned simple things from Hidari. Without using any special ingredients, I can only manage to make homemade treats at a basic, everyday level. The ingredients I used were all standard, store-bought items, nothing like the top-quality materials used by professional shops, and Hidari, who taught me, is a regular, ordinary homemaker with straightforward methods. It's nothing more than mimicking a common, easy recipe. "What!?" "Is this truly handmade by Sakuya-chan!?" "I assumed it was something ordered from a patisserie..." "Well, I did put my heart into making it, but it's surely not on par with something crafted by a professional patissier, right?" Despite their fervent compliments, I felt slightly embarrassed. When flattery is excessive, it can come across as sarcasm. I knew they didn't mean it that way, but if overdone, it's only natural to interpret it as such. "No, no! It's incredibly delicious! As expected from Sakuya-sama!" "I didn’t use any special ingredients. As long as it meets your tastes, I'm glad, but surely it's nothing extraordinary, right?" Truly, I only used typical mass-market ingredients, easy recipes with no secret touches. It might be a little unimpressive to those accustomed to eating fine delicacies regularly. "I believe it pairs perfectly with the tea. Perhaps that's what enhances and brings out the flavors." "It's wonderful if you all enjoyed it..." Satsuki-chan's comment helped me rationalize it. Indeed, I had considered the compatibility with the tea. I aimed for not only the tea type but even the brewing style to complement each other. If it resulted in a delightful experience, then all the effort was worthwhile. "Oh, I greatly enjoyed it!" "Then, shall we move on to..." "The next stage?" "…Huh? The next stage?" After everyone relished the tea and cake, they approached me with peculiar gleams in their eyes, fingers wiggling. Sensing this wasn't good, I edged away to put some distance between us. But... "Now, Sakuya-sama, brace yourself." "K-Kaba!?" To my dismay, Kaba stood behind, betraying me by securing me tightly. If I truly resisted, I might break free, but doing so against Kaba and everyone else wasn't an option. While I hesitated, they completely encircled me. "Let's go!" "Sakuya-chan! Ehehe..." "It won't hurt, promise..." "Just relax..." "Hey! Wait... Ahh!" Captured by Kaba, I was taken to the changing room by everyone and stripped of my butler attire, makeup removed, and redone. The new dress was a maid outfit instead. The butler outfit I had prepared especially for this day was swiftly discarded without much notice. And then... "Woah! What is this!? This embarrassing getup..." "It suits you wonderfully, Sakuya-sama!" "Exactly! It's not embarrassing at all!" "To say it's embarrassing means even the maids at your house would find it embarrassing!" "That might be true, but still..." I thought I'd be fine as a cross-dressing butler today... but after being changed, I found myself wearing a maid outfit. The fact that it fits perfectly makes me suspect that Kaba had a hand in preparing it for the occasion. However, this feels utterly unjust... "The skirt is way too short! My undergarments will surely be exposed!" Yes... The provided maid outfit had a skirt too short, clearly above my knees. Anything would've instantly made my underwear visible. Although I'm wearing spats, even that feels discomforting if a man were to see it. "Sakuya-chan..." "To call that short..." "For many, that length is considered quite modest." "Where is it long!? The skirt doesn't even cover my knees! Everyone, come to your senses! It's improper for an unmarried lady to show her knees!" Everyone’s attempting to reassure me, probably thinking I’m exaggerating. Wearing skirts above the knees should be reserved for young girls. Surely no respectable lady, not yet married, would walk around with exposed knees. It's just so mortifying! "Oh my! Look at Sakuya-chan, blushing so much!" "So adorable! She's embarrassed!" "To be genuinely flustered over this... truly a rare find!" "But Sakuya-sama wears a competitive swimsuit, doesn't she? Those reveal far more." "Being mostly bare in a swimsuit is standard! It's like being nude in the bath; there's no shame there! But it's improper to step outside in such attire, isn't it? It’s embarrassing!" While all of them were enjoying it, I was beyond mortified. Wearing a skirt this short was unimaginable. The saying ‘my face feels like it’s on fire’ perfectly described my state. "See, you're wearing a proper skirt." "Being modest at the beach is one thing, but knee-length skirts are quite ordinary." "That's definitely a lie! That such embarrassing clothing is normal can't be true!" The embarrassment was unbearable. Even among just the girls and Kaba, it felt so humiliating. I couldn't imagine going outside like this without fainting. "So, shall we have you serve us in this maid outfit now?" "Wha!? You're kidding, right?" "Now it’s time for the real event!" "We secretly had Kaba-san help us prepare this outfit just for today!" "Let's head back to the salon!" "No! Wait, I can’t... I can’t do this!" Despite my protests, I found myself serving in the salon afterwards, wearing that embarrassing, short maid outfit. To write a review, please log in. +Notice+ Unless otherwise noted, the works displayed are entirely fictional and bear no relation to real people or organizations. 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