Chapter 559

"I also think I'm very capable."

"Are you okay? You really didn't push yourself?! Actually, you can start the photoshoot next month!"

She took his hand with concern, her eyes filled with care.

The warm and soft feel is very comfortable, and the texture of the hard nail polish scratch is also very unique.

"It's okay, if it really doesn't work out, I'll apologize and ask for a delay."

"Don't say anything, ma'am!"

She stood there, hands on her hips, puffing out her cheeks, and blurted out in her cute local dialect, "We shamelessly asked you to make the clothes, so we should be the ones apologizing!"

"But after finishing one set this week, another set next week, and then the set you mentioned, Sakurakoji-kun, that means it'll probably be around the end of the month?"

Actually, there's another set for Inui Shinju, but that's just a simple summer boys' school uniform, so it's quick to make, and it's a secret for now.

"I actually prepared my outfit a long time ago, but the main thing is your and Chuchu's clothes."

He explained.

"I see! That means we have one less task to complete!"

She smiled knowingly, happy that he could reduce his workload.

"If I prepare in advance, the photoshoot can be scheduled after school on weekdays, not necessarily on weekends."

"Okay! I understand!"

Remembering something, she picked up her phone and added, "Oh right, Chuchu said we'd go scouting locations together the day after tomorrow afternoon, you know that, right?"

"Yes, she told me that too."

They met up last week and agreed to go to the studio this week to see if it met their requirements.

"Okay, see you later~ See you the day after tomorrow!"

See you the day after tomorrow, bye-bye~

They waved to each other, Kitagawa Marin watched him enter the building.

Just in case, he obediently went downstairs, and when he looked up, Kitagawa Marin was indeed leaning on the corridor railing, waving at him.

"..."

It seems I can no longer simply walk through the stairwell and leave.

By the time he returned to his apartment, it was almost nine o'clock.

If he really did come back by car, then it's probably close to ten o'clock.

Judging by the time, Aunt's birthday dinner should be almost over by now. I wonder if Rumin-jie and Ashiri have returned yet.

Although he was very willful and didn't go, and didn't even meet with Okura Rina today, only sending a gift, as Relatives, they should at least go and offer their congratulations today, even if they don't attend the banquet.

Besides, they had a reason to go today...

Unfortunately, it wasn't that he didn't want to go, but the situation tonight was indeed quite complicated, and it wasn't convenient for him to go.

Come to think of it, today is also someone else's birthday. I wonder if that person has given her a gift for me.

Furthermore, speaking of birthdays... the thought that at least six more people have birthdays to celebrate in the remaining two weeks of this month makes him feel somewhat hopeless.

And what's more, they're two consecutive numbers... What the hell is this?! Is it cursed?

If we include the beginning of next month, then we'll have to add two more. Fortunately, he doesn't know one of them yet.

Yay~ We can skip one now... what a joke!

Hey, if he keeps doing this, he'll probably be living like it's a holiday every single day from now on.

He took out his phone and sent a message to Sakurakoji Ashiri, asking if things had gone smoothly that night and if they had returned.

Shortly after, I received a reply that "it went relatively smoothly and is over." I then gave him a summary of what had happened that night.

After reading the summary of the fun things that happened at the banquet sent by his good sister, he chuckled and went downstairs to the costume studio. In the remaining time, he began to sew the Cosplay Costume he had prepared for Kitagawa Marin and the others.

Although time is limited, I'll try to finish as much as I can. I can forget about large pieces of fabric, but I can still make one or two small accessories.

Half an hour later, estimating that the time was about right, he didn't teleport but instead took the elevator back to the top floor.

As soon as he opened the door and stepped into the living room, two familiar yet unfamiliar figures came into his view.

He felt familiar with them because they had a close relationship with him, but also unfamiliar because their attire today was completely different from their usual style.

"Ah, brother! Welcome back!"

"Welcome back, Mr. Talent!"

Two sweet, youthful voices, so charming they could make you want to eat two more bowls of rice, mingled together on the sofa and rang out simultaneously.

The two were none other than Shiina Mahiru and Hoshino Ai. Apart from Aoyama Nanami, they were probably the only ones who knew his room password. Even Okura Rumin and Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't know it.

This is also because of their unique upbringing and personality. Telling them this is to make them feel more secure and to make them see this place as their true home.

Today, they are wearing high-end gowns that are completely different from their usual school uniforms, idol outfits, and casual clothes. In terms of class, at first glance, they are much better than the dress that Yukino Shita Yukino wore a couple of days ago.

Shiina Mahiru was wearing a floor-length gown in a light blue-green tone, similar in style to a cake dress. Perhaps because she had taken off her high heels, part of the white-trimmed inner skirt was now spread out on the floor.

Her light blue outer skirt was adorned with evenly spaced floral patterns, and a blooming rosemary flower graced her chest. A vibrant and exquisitely embroidered wreath accentuated her bright and delicate shoulders and collarbones, making her so adorably alluring that one would want to devour her whole.

On her flaxen hair was a small crown headband that she hadn't taken off yet; if you didn't know better, you might think it was her birthday celebration.

That's right, another reason why Ashiri and Rumin were going today was to broaden the horizons of these two upper-class ladies who didn't quite live up to their names.

The hostess was naturally Okura Rina, but today, compared to her own enjoyment of walking the runway, receiving blessings from celebrities, and incidentally strengthening relationships and discussing business... giving these two junior, soon-to-be nieces a chance to shine was what she valued more.

They should have been together tonight if it weren't for one guy's reluctance.

Sakurakoji Talent was also beyond his control. When he was asked for the list, he guessed that young ladies like Tsurumaki Kokoro Hiromachi Nanami might attend. In that case, it wouldn't be a bad idea for him to show up and get to know these young ladies he didn't know yet.

But if Shiina Mahiru, Okura Rumin, and the others go, and he then appears as Ogura Asahi... is that appropriate? That's not appropriate.

Discussing the band and the three schools in front of them, and with the other young ladies—just thinking about it sends chills down my spine, so I had no choice but to give up.

I just don't know how many of the people he might know have come tonight.

Beside Shiina Mahiru, Hoshino Ai was also dressed quite elegantly.

At this point, she bore no resemblance whatsoever to the down-on-her-luck Underground Idol she once was.

If Shiina Mahiru's dress is pure and innocent, then this one she's wearing is pure and innocent.

The long, flowing dress, almost black in shades of purple, enveloped her entire body. Even her shoulders and back, which would normally be exposed, were covered by a layer of black tulle, appearing and disappearing, connecting with the pleated fabric in front of her collarbone and neck.

A pink gemstone adorns the fabric—a real gemstone, worth enough to easily buy Hoshino Ai in her current state.

On the left side of her head was a satin veil in the same color as her dress, similar to the one that Yōkadō Sakuri usually wore.

Her gown was even more elaborate and detailed than Shiina Mahiru's, with wide sleeves that overlapped in multiple layers, exuding nobility and awe, and giving her a dark gothic aura.

Even when she stands there quietly, she exudes an aura of authority that completely overshadows her usual feigned naivety and cuteness.

Clothes make the man; even a simple change in appearance can completely transform a person's image.

Depending on the designer's desired direction, whether it's to emphasize a particular trait or to achieve the opposite, it's possible, but the prerequisite is possessing exceptional skills, vision, aesthetic sense, and knowledge.

That's right, now that we've come to the conclusion, the designers of these two garments have also been identified.

The dress Shiina Mahiru is wearing was personally designed by Okura Iyo; Hoshino Ai Okura Rina Lolita style.

After meeting them, aside from material gifts, the two agreed that nothing could better demonstrate their care and love for their family than design drawings, so they each gave them several.

The works, created by top-tier contemporary designers, are naturally incomparable to those in Yukino Shita Yukino's wardrobe.

These two sets were chosen from among those selected, and then the most skilled seamstresses worked overtime to produce them.

If he had the time, he should have sewed them for them himself to show his sincerity, but unfortunately he didn't.

Even if he devoted himself entirely to making one suit of this quality, it would take him at least two weeks. Two suits would take a month. Where would he find the time?

In other words, if it were an ordinary senior seamstress, the time would increase by at least half again.

This is already considered a simple style. If it were a heavily embroidered gown with intricate details, beading, and special techniques... you can forget about it for at least a few months.

Even he doesn't own many clothes of that caliber—partly because he doesn't go out much and therefore doesn't need them.

It's likely that Okura Rina to wear today is the heavy-duty style. Whether she wants to or not has nothing to do with it. As the protagonist of the day and the president of the Okura Family, she has to do it. She's probably already complained about it dozens of times in her heart.

If she could, she might prefer to wear the "Smart Lens" in her room today and laze around all day.

Chapter 503: The Lead Actor and Two Extras.

However, today is just a brief appearance for them, to give them a taste of the social banquet setting, not to make them the main characters, so their outfits are perfectly adequate.

The two exquisite gowns, adorned with jewels and exuding an ethereal beauty reminiscent of a phoenix's feathered robe, combined with their stunningly beautiful faces—worthy of Princess from a story—captured even his gaze, let alone anyone else's.

Compared to the two outfits they were wearing, the Cosplay Costume that Kitagawa Marin and the others had requested were practically just homework assignments.

Upon seeing him return, the two little cuties clutched their skirts, their eyes sparkling.

They had probably just returned, and their clothes were so difficult to take off, which is why they were still wearing such heavy clothing.

Surprisingly, these two are about the same age, both lacked family love from a young age, are almost obsessive about love, are both exceptionally good-looking, and were both tricked into marrying him with a little effort... They have quite a few things in common.

Looking around, there are probably no other people as similar as them.

Although it wasn't something he deliberately brought about, they seem unexpectedly close now... It's hard to say whether their shared baptism with him played a part in this.

He chuckled and stepped forward, sat on the sofa, and pulled the two people with such different styles into his arms.

How was the banquet tonight?

Shiina Mahiru, her supple limbs taut and her skin radiant, said, "There are so many people. The mansion is luxurious, the decor is magnificent, the food is delicious, and there are many impressive-looking people... But Auntie still seems to be one of the most powerful."

Hoshino Ai looked sullen, her eyes downcast, her expression troubled. "Even if I were to say what it is... I could only say 'like a palace,' right? Everyone here seems like noble people, and I feel like I've stepped into a place I shouldn't be in."

Sakurakoji Talent pecked her lips, denying her self-deprecation. "That's not true. They only look glamorous on the surface. Who knows what they're like in private? You don't need to have such high expectations of them."

"If you'd like, you can attend these kinds of banquets often in the future. Many people were paying attention to you today, and they must have envied you, right?"

"Haha, you participate often... I feel like it's bad for your heart."

Being kissed in front of Shiina Mahiru, Hoshino Ai said shyly in a soft voice.

"Yeah, I don't want to attend too many of these kinds of events either, I feel so much pressure..."

Shiina Mahiru hugged his arm and squeezed it, "I just want to be with you guys, brother."

"Yeah?"

With Hands held, he could only turn his head to give her the same treatment as Hoshino Ai, then whispered in her ear, "How come our Mahiru-chan is so well-behaved and so talkative~ She deserves a good reward~"

"Awoo~"

The tickling sensation near her ear made her instinctively turn her head to dodge, but he quickly regained control of her.

"You all look so beautiful tonight! I thought some Princess from another country had raided my room. But even Princess would be punished for trespassing!"

He withdrew his arms, beginning to reveal his true purpose.

"Mahiru-chan ~ Ai-chan ~ Are you all ready?"

The two women, who were "sisters" despite not being from the same father or mother, moved remarkably similarly. They both lowered their heads, their Hands unconsciously gripping their dresses tightly. Their faces were flushed and their muscles stiffened, and their Sakura lips squeezed out a faint, awkward curve due to the force.

"It's been a while since the last time... Don't you guys miss it?"

He brought the two of them closer together, and then focused his care on them.

Although they were both quite well-developed, they were both petite, and sitting on his lap, they looked like two large, delicate Ragdoll, so the picture didn't look bulky at all.

It's not that I don't want to...

Hoshino Ai's voice was barely audible; she didn't even dare to finish her sentence.

"But... but we haven't changed out of these expensive clothes yet..."

Shiina Mahiru found a good excuse to delay.

"It's alright, this is how it should feel! Ladies, the long-awaited nightlife is about to begin!"

"Ooh~ Ah!"

"Brother~ No!"