"Preparations complete."
Outfit OK, makeup OK, jewelry OK, and the small props needed midway were all on her. After confirming her equipnt was foolproof, the girl—Tobiichi Origami—slowly raised her head.
Seeing that Miku's conquest was nearing its end, Origami volunteered by raising her hand to be the next contestant.
Banned from taking off her clothes to attack the other party, banned from force-kissing to prevent the other party from escaping, and absolutely banned from doing anything beyond a kiss. —Although she had been severely warned by Kotori multiple tis before leaving, Origami's face was still full of confidence.
True, she was banned from force-kissing Shido, but if Shido proactively demanded it from her, then it couldn't be helped.
By pure coincidence, she happened to have a magical potion in her bosom that could turn this idea into reality.
(How could that possibly be a coincidence!!!!!!)
Ignoring the retort from another voice in her head, Origami walked briskly towards the hall where Shido was.
However, halfway down the corridor, a figure made Origami stop in her tracks.
"...Ryougi Yutsuki."
"Yo... Origami."
Yutsuki greeted Origami with a bitter smile.
Originally, for Tobiichi Origami, the date with Shido was absolutely the top priority, and she had no intention of wasting ti on anything else. Normally, she would absolutely ignore the brown-haired girl before her and just walk away.
But what left her speechless was that Ryougi Yutsuki was currently leaning against the wall with both hands, her legs close together, moving forward slowly. Her feet, wearing high heels, were constantly wobbling, as if she would lose her balance and fall to the floor at any mont.
Watching this scene, Origami couldn't help but think of a beginner at an ice rink, trembling while moving along the edge.
"Are you okay?"
Origami couldn't help but ask worriedly. Honestly, she herself was a bit surprised by her own action.
"Hahaha... no problem. I just need to get used to it. It's your turn next, Origami, right? Don't mind , hurry up and go."
Yutsuki shook her head to show she was fine. However, her pale face didn't look "fine" at all.
"I see..."
Origami frowned unpleasantly. It wasn't because she was dissatisfied that her rare goodwill was wasted. Since the other party said they were fine, Origami had no reason to keep ddling.
But—
(The zipper of the dress isn't pulled up properly, completely bare-faced without makeup, hair isn't combed well, the hair accessory is worn completely wrong...)
To be blunt, in Origami's eyes, Ryougi Yutsuki's appearance could only be described as a disaster.
(What is this...)
A naless anger began spreading in her heart. As if provoked by the other party saying "Even like this, I can easily make Shido's heart throb", the personality of the other Origami began to dominate her body.
"...Only ten minutes. Co with !"
With that, Origami turned and walked towards the changing room.
"Eh? Wait, wait—Origami?!"
Completely not understanding what was happening, Yutsuki could only hurriedly take off her high heels and chase after her barefoot.
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"Um... Origami? Actually, I can do this kind of thing myself..."
Sitting in front of the vanity mirror in the changing room, feeling her face being manipulated by Origami with various makeup tools, Yutsuki closed her eyes and spoke sowhat awkwardly.
"You were planning to date Shido looking like that?"
"Um, I thought I was trying really hard... is it no good?"
Sensing the pressure in Origami's voice, Yutsuki asked cautiously.
"Absolutely no good!"
"Ugh—"
Having her efforts so decisively denied by Origami, Yutsuki felt a bit hurt.
"Done, makeup is finished. You can open your eyes now."
Slowly opening her eyes, Yutsuki looked at herself in the mirror. Due to the ti constraint, Origami only applied a light makeup, but she undoubtedly looked much prettier than her bare-faced self from just now. Compared to the zombie, terrifyingly pale makeup she had washed off earlier, this could only be described as a god tier skill.
"Ooh, you're amazing, Origami."
Yutsuki couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"This is just the level of daily grooming. Nothing to make a fuss about. Next is your hair."
Origami answered nonchalantly. Picking up a comb, she began to carefully comb Yutsuki's hair.
(Did her personality change again...)
Yutsuki thought secretly. She knew that, except when interacting with Shido or encountering things related to Shido, the current Tobiichi Origami was mostly dominated by her personality from after the world changed.
(Uh... is it my imagination? She seems to be in a really bad mood.)
Yutsuki observed Origami through the mirror's reflection. The girl right now didn't have her usual expressionless face. Her furrowed, elegant brows clearly showed dissatisfaction, and her slightly pouting lips also revealed troubles fitting for a girl her age.
"Origami, could it be... are you angry?"
"You refused the wardrobe team's help to dress and do your makeup, and ended up looking like a disaster. What do you think?"
Origami answered with feigned coldness while looking down and combing her hair.
"That's because... no, it was indeed my fault. I'm sorry!"
Giving up halfway on the wishful thinking of defending herself, Yutsuki honestly admitted her mistake.
"As long as you know."
Seeing Yutsuki admit her mistake, Origami's expression softened a bit, and she said with a smile,
"Yutsuki, although you're always very reliable. Sotis you get stubbornly hung up on strange things. You know it's fine to rely on us more."
"Uh... sorry."
Yutsuki lowered her head in sha.
"Well, I suppose that's also why everyone likes you."
Letting out a soft breath, Origami looked at herself and Yutsuki in the mirror and answered slowly.
"Yutsuki, I... although I want to win, if I get a victory that soone else handed to , I wouldn't be happy at all. Likewise, even if I lose, I don't want my opponent to go easy on ."
"..."
Not knowing how to answer, Yutsuki could only remain silent.
"Alright! Hair is done too."
Suddenly, Yutsuki felt her head lightly patted by Origami. Imdiately after, the other party quickly took a few steps back, putting distance between them.
"Ah, thank you, Origami. You were a big help."
"Waah... I accidentally said a line from a manga... So embarrassing... Inhale—"
Yutsuki saw Origami, face bright red, talking to herself. Then, she pulled a piece of cloth from her skirt, pressed it to her face, and took slow, deep breaths.
If Yutsuki wasn't mistaken, that should be a pair of n's underwear. As for who the owner of the clothing was, she didn't even need to guess.
(By the way, isn't this more embarrassing than saying lines from a shoujo manga!?)
Yutsuki thought with black lines down her head.
Acting as if nothing happened, she put the item away, and Origami reverted to her usual cold, expressionless look. However, the atmosphere around her had noticeably beco much fresher.
The corners of her eyes twitching slightly, Yutsuki finally gave up the idea of retorting.
"Then, put on the high heels next. Ryougi Yutsuki."
"Eh?"
Hearing Origami's words, Yutsuki's body involuntarily stiffened.
Looking at the high heels placed in front of her, Yutsuki felt a bit intimidated.
Those unbelievably thin and long heels, recalling the feeling of walking a tightrope when she put them on earlier. Yutsuki couldn't help but wonder, can humans really wear these anti-human things? Are real girls actually monsters?
"Um, I'm not really used to wearing high heels, can I wear other shoes? Or maybe a pair with lower heels?"
"No!"
Origami decisively rejected Yutsuki's request.
"High heels are very important. They shape and accentuate a woman's legs, buttocks, and waist, making the body's curves more elegant and sexy. You could say they are one of a woman's strongest weapons."
"I-I see... You sure know a lot, Origami."
So they aren't shoes used to make yourself taller. Yutsuki muttered softly.
"In order to make Shido unable to suppress his lust and make a move on as soon as possible, I won't miss any advantageous information."
Origami answered Yutsuki with a matter-of-fact tone, making her realize once again just how powerful Tobiichi Origami's ability to take action truly was.
"Gulp..."
Having said this much, there was no reason to refuse. Swallowing nervously, Yutsuki finally made up her mind and put on the high heels.
"Ah... H-How do I walk in these..."
"Don't hunch your back, it will only make your center of gravity unstable. Keep your head up and chest out, you'll naturally get used to it."
"Oh... understood."
"Well then, ten minutes have passed. So, I'm going to drug... no, I an, conquer Shido. Do your best on your own."
"Wait, did you just say sothing weird! Ahhhh—That was close!"
She was just about to chase after Origami, but taking her first step in high heels instantly made her almost lose her balance. Frantically and clumsily waving her arms, she finally managed to stand firm.
"L-Let's get used to these shoes first... Head up, chest out... keep the center of gravity... walk slowly..."
Yutsuki slightly spread her arms to avoid losing balance and falling, then stiffly walked step by step towards the banquet hall.
...
...
...
...Well, to be honest, Yutsuki didn't feel her curves becoming elegant and sexy. Instead, she felt her current walking posture was like a penguin.
"Pffthahahaha—Yu, Yutsuki! My comrade, your footsteps are like a penguin's, hahaha!!"
"Snicker. You look very cute, Yutsuki! —Pfft."
OK! Yuzuru, Kaguya, next ti it's my turn to cook, I'll smother your dishes with wasabi, prepare yourselves. Yutsuki glared at the Yamai sisters in embarrassnt and anger.
"Oh, Yutsuki-nee, you finally finished changing?"
"Well, sorry for causing you trouble, Kotori. By the way, this is...?"
Looking at Origami, who was carried over by the staff looking dazed and clearly incapacitated, Yutsuki asked, sweating profusely.
"Ah, this. Origami brought it upon herself." Kotori shrugged and answered, "It seems she intended to mix an aphrodisiac into a drink and have Shido drink it. But for so reason, she made a mistake and spilled it. As a result, a tiny drop fell into her own drink and she drank it, ending up like this."
"Haha... I guess I should say 'as expected of Origami'?"
To this, Yutsuki could only agree with a bitter smile.
(But, it's hard to imagine that Origami would make a mistake and miss such a good opportunity. If anyone stopped her... her own conscience?)
Recalling her past experience of seeing Origami's left hand and right hand wrestling over a photo of Shiori, Yutsuki could only say, it wasn't impossible.
By the way, does Origami really just have a different personality and not a split personality?
"Itsuka-kun... love... love him the most. I love him so much... I don't know what to do anymore..."
"If she wasn't acting like a pervert in front of Shido, Shido would probably have fallen for her a long ti ago."
Watching Origami's blissful smile in her daze, Yutsuki couldn't help but sigh with a bitter smile.
"Anyway, Origami has successfully made Shido's heart throb too, making it seven people who have succeeded. Only Yutsuki-nee and Tohka are left, you guys—"
"I'll go first, is that okay, Tohka?"
Yutsuki slowly raised her hand while asking Tohka.
"...Ah? Umu! Of course, do your best, Yutsuki!"
"Mhm, I will."
Yutsuki walked slowly towards Shido. Shido seed to have noticed Yutsuki and waved to her very happily.
[Yutsuki, we will support you from here. You just need to act according to the instructions.]
"Understood."
Hearing Reine's voice through the earpiece, Yutsuki nodded secretly.
[To you... what exactly am I?]
(...Don't think about unnecessary things, focus, focus!)
Yutsuki took a deep breath, tossing the extraneous emotions entangled in her heart to the back of her mind.
At midnight tonight, if they couldn't make Shido's heart throb for everyone, then everyone wouldn't be able to kiss Shido, and Shido would eventually et his end due to Spirit power congestion.
Although from an outsider's perspective, this matter seed utterly absurd, it wasn't a joke.
One could say this was a critical stage where not a single careless mistake could be allowed. Yet, because of so inexplicable pride, she refused others' help in an area she clearly wasn't good at, ending up in such a miserable state.
What on earth am I doing? Yutsuki couldn't help but want to scold herself like this.
No matter the ans, I must absolutely protect my family!
Thinking of this, the confusion in Yutsuki's eyes dissipated. Firm, steady, and full of resolve, she took a step forward, and then—
She tripped.
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