Epilogue

Festival Day—

Muroya High School was bustling with countless visitors.

“Welcome back, Master!”

“Welcome back, Master…”

Minato’s class maid café had two entrances with distinct décor styles, one at the front and one at the back.

The front entrance featured a pink sign, with two miniskirt maids handling guest recruitment and seating.

The back entrance had a wooden board with “Maid Café” written in neat calligraphy.

There, two long-skirt maids greeted guests with smiles.

The atmospheres of the front and back entrances were starkly different, letting guests choose based on preference.

Inside, the front door led to flashy gyaru maids, while the back door offered refined, ladylike maids.

As expected, the gyaru-like Hazuki wore a miniskirt maid outfit, while the pure Serina donned a long-skirt one. The pairing, though predictable, was a massive hit.

“Didn’t expect so many customers…”

Minato muttered. He stood in the hallway, a bit away from the classroom.

He wasn’t slacking—he was holding up a makeshift “Queue Here” sign, standing at the end of a long line.

The maid café’s customer turnout exceeded expectations.

Without staff managing the line, it would disrupt other classes. So, several boys originally on backend duties, including Minato, were sent to organize the queue.

Minato wasn’t in his school uniform but wore a white shirt, black tie, black vest, and black pants.

The boys all wore white-and-black outfits matching the maids’ theme, ready to assist with service if needed.

By the way, this elegant outfit was chosen by Serina, inspired by male butlers.

“Sorry, please line up this way. Hey, you there, don’t cut the line—keep it straight!”

Minato had been shouting and organizing the queue to prevent chaos. A messy line blocking the hallway would draw complaints from other classes, so this was crucial.

“Hey~ Minato, how’s it going?”

“Oh, Honami.”

Honami, in a miniskirt maid outfit, jogged over.

She held a bottle of sports drink.

“This is for you. Stay hydrated.”

“Oh, thanks.”

Even in November, the school’s lively atmosphere had Minato sweating.

Unable to leave his post despite thirst, he’d been struggling.

“Oh, please wait a bit longer, everyone.”

Honami danced lightly, flashing a radiant smile at the queued guests.

It was a service to entertain them with dance and smiles.

Especially male guests, seeing Honami’s smile and swaying miniskirt, looked satisfied.

“Managing the line alone must be tough, Minato. I’ll help.”

“Oh, thank you.”

Rumors had spread about “super cute maids” and “two especially gorgeous girls,” going viral on social media.

Minato suspected Hazuki might’ve started those rumors herself…

At the least, Hazuki’s clique was actively hyping their leader.

“Sorry~ Please move closer to the wall~ I know it’s tough waiting, but please cooperate~”

As expected of a social butterfly, Honami fearlessly took on crowd control.

Most guests were here for high school girl maids, so getting attention while waiting likely kept them from leaving.

“At this rate, we’ll win first place in the vote.”

“Hm~ With Aoi and Ruka here, we were set to win from the start.”

“…You’re a big draw too, Honami.”

“Oh~ Minato, you’re such a sweet-talker.”

Honami laughed happily.

In fact, blonde, tanned Honami standing outside could attract even more customers.

“Oh, Minato.”

“Hm?”

Honami leaned close, whispering in his ear:

“…Next time you ask, I can play an even better game with you. As a thank-you for helping Aoi and Ruka make up ♡”

“No need to wait—I want to ask today. After all, today was just you showing me your panties and letting me put on your safety shorts.”

“Geez…”

Honami’s face flushed.

“So many guys want to see panties, but you’re the first who wanted to put on my safety shorts. And after putting them on, you took them off and stared at my panties.”

“Well, I couldn’t help myself after seeing the safety shorts…”

“So naughty ♡ So… want to take off my panties next time?”

Honami grinned, then resumed calling out to the queued guests.

Since waiting guests could get restless, her help in keeping the mood light was a lifesaver.

“Oh, right. It’s about time to remind them. Honami, can you take over?”

Minato handed the queue sign to Honami and entered the classroom.

The front was decorated in vibrant pink and red.

The back featured classical tablecloths and curtains.

Despite the contrasting vibes, it oddly felt cohesive.

“Hey, Hazuki, Serina.”

Hazuki and Serina, just finishing their serving duties, stepped away from the tables.

Minato called out to his friends, pulling them to a corner of the classroom.

“It’s time to switch. Hazuki, Serina, go change.”

“Yes, yes, it’s so busy.”

“R-Really, in front of everyone…?”

Per the plan, Hazuki would switch to a long skirt, and Serina to a miniskirt.

Swapping maid outfits was Minato’s idea, supported by Hazuki and Serina, and quickly agreed upon by the class.

Plus, swapping encouraged repeat customers, so—

They decided to have the gyarus wear long skirts and the studious girls wear miniskirts at a set time.

The girls had almost no objections, eager to try both maid styles.

“Honestly, I wanted to be the only one to see you guys in maid outfits.”

“Your possessiveness is intense, Minato…”

“I’m okay with you monopolizing me…”

“But… since I’m the only one who gets to see your panties, suck your chests… and do it with you, I’ll deal.”

“Deal? You’re enjoying this way too much!”

Hazuki lightly bumped Minato’s shoulder and strode off.

The class had secured another classroom as a girls’ changing room.

“Oh, wait for me, Aoi-san.”

“Hey, Serina, hurry up. Without you two, the guests’ll riot.”

“No way…”

Serina paused, giving a wry smile.

“But I’m really happy. The old me would’ve hidden and avoided performing at a maid café. It’s all… thanks to you, Minato-kun…”

“It’s Hazuki’s doing. Her leadership made this fun for everyone.”

“But you’re the one who pushed Aoi-san forward, Minato-kun.”

Serina glanced around, then tightly squeezed Minato’s hand.

She quickly let go and ran after Hazuki out of the classroom.

What was that hand squeeze about—

Minato couldn’t help but clench the hand Serina had held.

He decided not to dwell on it.

Ruka Serina, like Aoi Hazuki, was an important female friend to Minato.

This was enough—no, maybe too much.

And so, the maid café was a massive hit at the festival, selling out drinks and food in no time—

“Ahh, it’s finally over!”

“You say that, but we finished an hour earlier than planned…”

“We even diluted the iced tea a bit.”

The three gathered in the familiar empty classroom.

The hardest-working Hazuki and Serina were excused from cleanup, resting here with Minato, who’d finished backend duties.

Hazuki was in a long-skirt maid outfit, Serina in a miniskirt one, still dressed as such.

“Wearing a long skirt once in a while’s nice. I’ll buy one next time. Oh, Ruka, can you help me pick?”

“Aoi-san, your fashion sense is better than mine. But I’d love to help. I-I want to try a short skirt in casual clothes sometimes…”

“I’ll pick your casual outfits! Ruka, your legs are long—you’d rock it!”

“P-Please go easy on me… But I’m excited!”

“…”

The two girls giggled and chatted.

Minato clearly couldn’t join their clothing talk.

“Hey, Minato, don’t act like this has nothing to do with you.”

“Huh? Do I have to go shopping with you two?”

“Exactly. Someone’s gotta carry the bags.”

“I’ll carry my own… But hearing a guy’s opinion might be nice.”

“No way, no way. High school guys’ fashion sense is totally unreliable.”

Hazuki laughed, waving her hand.

Since she was spot-on, Minato could only give a wry smile, unable to argue.

“But you can pick our panties. Whatever Minato thinks is spicy, I’ll buy for you.”

“Oh, I’ll… buy some spicy panties too.”

“Gotta show me when we get home.”

“Oh~ Don’t you just make me take them off right away?”

“Minato-kun would probably have us take them half-off…”

Hazuki glared at Minato, blushing, while Serina lowered her head shyly.

“But if they’re too spicy, one or two times won’t cut it.”

“With you, even convenience store panties wouldn’t stop at one time.”

“Then… let’s buy panties that’ll make Minato-kun want to do it five or six times.”

“Great idea, Ruka. Let’s compete to see who excites Minato more, based on who he does it with most.”

“…”

It seemed Hazuki and Serina were already enjoying their rivalry.

They say “fights prove good bonds,” and it seemed true.

“Maybe a fight now and then is good…”

“What’s that, Minato? Wanna fight me?”

“No way I’d win.”

In some cases, Minato might even lose at arm wrestling.

“If it’s against Serina, I’d definitely lose. I’m not fighting a losing battle.”

“I don’t fight… Let’s all get along. Harmony’s always best.”

“Since you say that, no need to hold back or hide. Even if you get close to Koharu, I don’t mind.”

““Huh?!””

Minato and Serina gasped simultaneously.

“What? Thought I didn’t notice? I’m closer to Koharu and the others now. Didn’t Koharu post some weird photos? Totally from Minato’s perspective.”

“What’s ‘my perspective’…?”

Hazuki had apparently scoped out her friends’ social media accounts.

Minato never dreamed his photos would give him away.

“And I noticed Ruka getting closer to Koharu. I’m the clique leader, after all. Koharu mentions Ruka sometimes—I know it all.”

“S-Sorry. I was just worried how Aoi-san would feel about Minato-kun having more female friends…”

“You’re overthinking~ I just think, ‘Oh, my friend’s Minato’s friend too.’ But showing panties… Wait, you haven’t done that with Koharu, have you…?”

“W-Wait. We haven’t gone that far—just showing panties and chests!”

“Normal people don’t ask to see panties and chests! At this rate, if you ask Koharu, she might let you do it… She’s so gullible. I didn’t know you were at that level.”

“…So, she’d agree?”

“Hey, don’t rush to add more female friends to do it with. It’s fine to add… but if our times decrease, I’ll actually get mad.”

“N-No problem. I can keep adding times.”

“A-Adding… Thank you.”

“Why’re you thanking?! Ruka, we’re the ones serving Minato—you don’t need to say thanks!”

“Oh, right. But… want to try adding times now…?”

Serina lifted her miniskirt maid outfit.

Underneath was—

“Huh, bloomers? Serina, why…?”

“I needed safety shorts today. But I wanted to show Minato-kun later… so I wore bloomers. I’ve got another pair underneath. How’s this…?”

“Perfect. Can you move it a bit to show the panties?”

“L-Like this…?”

Serina held her skirt with one hand, shifting the bloomers to reveal a glimpse of white panties.

“Wow, panties peeking out are the best. Can I have those bloomers later?”

“Why’re you so into bloomers?!”

“He’s taken them before? This guy really has no manners, though in a way, Ruka’s just as shameless with Minato…”

Hazuki sighed in exasperation.

“You’re gonna look at mine too, right? No one’s coming… Wanna do it once each with me and Ruka?”

“Twice each should work.”

Hazuki lifted her long skirt, revealing black panties.

Perhaps because the long skirt hid them, she hadn’t worn safety shorts.

Two female friends who’d show their panties—and even let him do it—just by asking.

Hisa Minato, Aoi Hazuki, and Ruka Serina.

Even if the three fought, they could make up through these secret games, over and over.

“Whoa, Minato. Hey! Don’t be so eager.”

“Yah… I-I’m okay.”

Minato tightly embraced his two panty-showing female friends.

He silently prayed that this bizarre friendship would last forever—