Date a Live:This is not the date I wanted! Chapter 380 380: Yumetsuki's Way of the Maid

Finding an excuse to leave her seat, Origami went to the back room to find Yutsuki.

"Make Mukuro like us more?"

Hearing Yutsuki's goal, Origami widened her eyes in surprise.

"Mhm. It is a bit similar to what happened with Natsumi," Yutsuki explained.

"Looking at the affection levels, Mukuro's affection for Shido is already high enough to seal her. But our mories of Shido are locked, and she was only able to reach this level because she made sure Shido belonged only to her. In fact, no matter how much Shido raises Mukuro's affection, it will only make her more possessive. Also, there is no benefit for her to unlock our mories."

"That is true."

Hearing Yutsuki's words, Origami fell deep into thought.

It was true. When Mukuro saw that Origami had gotten her mories back, her first reaction was to try and lock them again. To her, everyone getting their mories back was just a risk that might take Shido away from her.

"So, that is why you want to raise Mukuro's affection for us?"

Yutsuki nodded affirmatively.

"Exactly. It does not have to be love. A sense of security, trust, any kind of feeling is fine. As long as we can make Mukuro understand that we are not bad people, maybe she will think it through and unlock our mories herself."

"Maybe..."

Hearing this uncertain word, Origami felt a little uneasy.

"I can't help it. For , today is the first ti I have t this Spirit, Mukuro. This is all just my guess. I cannot guarantee you that this will definitely work."

Saying this, Yutsuki thought back to the conversation between Mukuro and Shido she had heard earlier and let out a long sigh.

"That child's world is too small. Once soone enters her world, that person becos her entire world. To prevent the treasure she finally got her hands on from being taken away, she would probably do anything."

Yutsuki said calmly. Actually, looking at it from another angle, it was lucky that Mukuro had a relatively gentle power like sealing mories. If not for that, she might have used much more extre thods to handle the problem.

"...I understand. I trust you, Yutsuki-san."

"Thanks."

Seeing Origami choose to trust her, Yutsuki showed a relieved smile.

"Also, this is a detection app I asked Marina to make using the Fraxinus EX's affection system. It not only shows Mukuro's affection for Shido, but also her affection levels for us."

"This is really convenient."

After praising it with admiration, Origami looked at Yutsuki's phone.

On the chart on the screen, Mukuro's affection for Shido was clearly the highest. Next was Yutsuki. Because she had prepared well before showing up, Mukuro clearly put Yutsuki in the "harmless" category. Although not at the level of being friendly, it was a bit higher than a stranger.

Third was Origami herself. Mukuro's impression of her was clearly not very good. Not only was her affection lower than average, but her guard was also very high.

But actually, Origami's situation was not the worst. If Mukuro was only wary of Origami, then she was completely hostile towards Yatogami Tohka. Her affection was absolutely zero—aning the bottom limit of the affection scale only went that far. Otherwise, the number might very well be negative.

Seeing this, a drop of cold sweat appeared on Origami's forehead. It was not like she could not understand how Mukuro felt. After all, she was only "possibly" going to steal Shido away, but Tohka was blatantly fighting her for Shido right now.

"Yutsuki-san... if you plan to improve everyone's image in Mukuro's heart, what are you going to do about Tohka?"

"Ah... you are asking about the thing that gives the biggest headache right now."

Bringing this up, Yutsuki's face filled with bitterness.

Honestly, at first, although she would not say this plan was guaranteed to succeed, she was at least 60% or 70% confident. But she never imagined that Tohka would actually invert from stress at a ti like this.

If she had not inverted, even without reminding her, Yutsuki believed that Tohka's innocent and kind personality would definitely win Mukuro's affection. But now, this totally changed, sadistic Tohka was the biggest risk of failure in Yutsuki's plan to conquer Mukuro.

Moreover, even ignoring Mukuro's affection, the current Tohka was absolutely soone who could not be ignored. Even though Origami managed to calm her down temporarily with a trick, if she suddenly lost her patience and went out of control, the problem she would cause would be just as big as Mukuro's.

"Well, we can only take it one step at a ti for now. Raising Mukuro's affection and returning Tohka to normal—we have to solve both as quickly as possible."

Patting her cheeks, Yutsuki adjusted her mood and said.

"Mhm. I understand."

Nodding gently, Origami looked at Yutsuki. After hesitating for a mont, she finally spoke.

"Um... although it is a bit off-topic, can I ask you a question?"

"Mhm, what is it?"

"Why are you wearing a maid outfit?"

Although she did not understand Origami's intent, Yutsuki still answered honestly.

"Hm? It was just a coincidence. This shop happens to belong to Ratatoskr. After I explained the situation, the manager happily agreed to help . It looks more natural if I pretend to run into you while working, right? What? Does it not suit ?"

Looking at her clothes, Yutsuki asked in confusion.

"N-No, it actually suits you quite well. It is just that, Yutsuki-san, you usually wear more tomboyish clothes, and you wear the boys' uniform at school. I thought you hated frilly clothes like this."

"Ah... so that is what you are asking."

Seeming to understand what Origami was thinking, Yutsuki scratched her cheek and explained with a bitter smile.

"Well... do I hate it or like it? I would say I like it. It is just that it is fine when looking at others wearing it, but I feel a bit awkward wearing it myself. But that is all. To , these clothes are like a suit you put on for a job interview. It is fine to wear it for special occasions, but I just would not wear it as casual clothes in daily life."

Honestly, at first, Yutsuki was quite against dressing as a girl. But as ti passed, her mindset changed a lot. There is nothing wrong with the clothes themselves. Feeling uncomfortable just because you put on a dress only ans your mind is not mature enough.

Besides, we are living in an age where crossdressers run wild on the internet anyway.

"I see."

Although she could not understand how Yutsuki felt, Origami accepted her explanation.

"Since we are talking about this, it reminded . Actually, I also have a question I want to confirm with you."

"What?"

"Under this maid outfit, between the suspender stockings and panties, which one goes on the outside and which one on the inside?"

"Pfft—!"

Yutsuki's question almost made Origami choke on her saliva in shock.

"About that..."

Looking around nervously and hesitating for a mont, Origami brought her flushed face close to Yutsuki's ear and whispered an explanation.

After listening, a look of embarrassnt appeared on Yutsuki's face.

"Ah, I accidentally put them on backward."

"..."

The corner of her eye twitching slightly, Origami looked at Yutsuki speechlessly. After a long while, she finally managed to squeeze out one sentence filled with doubt.

"Yutsuki-san, are you really a girl?"

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At the sa ti, Itsuka Shido was in a state of pain mixed with pleasure.

No, to be exact, it was a state that looked like pleasure, but was actually painful.

"I will feed you, open wide! Or else I will blow a hole in your face."

"There is no need to listen to this unreasonable woman's words, Nushi-sama. Judging from her words and actions, her mind is not normal. Rather than that, please co to Muku's side."

"What did you say, you brat!"

"What business do you have?"

At this mont, Mukuro and Tohka were sitting on either side of Shido. Each held a fork with a strawberry on it, fighting to shove it into Shido's mouth while releasing a terrifying aura at each other.

Caught in the middle, Shido felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

Why did it turn out like this? The reason was a single sentence left by Origami, who had excused herself a few minutes ago to for 'business'.

[If you want to capture Shido's heart, you can try feeding him while saying 'Say Ah~'.]

And then the situation turned into this.

By the way, although he beca the one being fed, Shido had not eaten a single bite of food so far. Of course, this was not because he was worried about favoring one side and couldn't bring himself to open his mouth. The problem happened before that.

When Tohka tried to feed Shido, Mukuro would use her Angel to open a door, teleport the food in front of herself, and eat it. And when it was Mukuro's turn to feed Shido, Tohka would retaliate, moving her fork so fast the eye could not see, knocking Mukuro's food away and eating it in one bite.

It seed they had misunderstood the aning of feeding that Origami ntioned, and took it as another way to wrestle with each other.

And now, both sides seed to have built up a lot of anger because of the other's interference. They were at the breaking point, as if they would pull out their Angels and start fighting in the next second.

"Hi! Ladies, Master! Today's special recomndation, Yutsuki-chan's special omurice is ready!"

"Sorry Itsuka-kun, are you okay?"

Right at that mont, with Yutsuki and Origami's appearance, the tense air finally eased, allowing Shido to relax his shoulders in relief.

"This is no good, ladies. If you do this, you not only will not make Master happy, but you will make him pull away even more."

With a sweet smile on her face, Yutsuki said in a cute tone.

"What do you an by that?"

"...What are you trying to say?"

Both of them glared at Yutsuki with displeasure. Yutsuki's smile did not change, and she continued.

"Then, let teach you ladies a spell that will make Master open his heart."

A spell?

Under Mukuro and Tohka's confused gazes, Yutsuki first put her hands together, flipped them around while keeping that position, and then made a heart shape over the omurice on the table.

Then, she said in a cheerful and sweet tone.

"Granting you~ the power of magic—Beco delicious moe moe kyun~!"

(Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!)

Seeing Yutsuki's action, Shido's face did not change, but inside he was roaring excitedly for no reason.

(Why can't I take a picture!!!?)

"Alright, the magic spell has been cast.My lady origami. Say Ah—"

"A-Ah—"

Under everyone's gaze, Origami, with a blushing face, opened her mouth and ate the omurice Yutsuki fed her.

Shido watched from the side with deep envy.

"How is it? Is the magically enhanced omurice delicious, my lady?"

"Mhm... it is very delicious. I love omurice the most..."

Origami lowered her head and answered softly.

Although her acting was a bit poor, Yutsuki did not mind and continued explaining to Tohka and Mukuro.

"That is right. As you ladies can see, as long as you cast this magic spell, Master will really want to eat the food you feed him."

"Does it really hold such a profound secret?"

"Hoh—interesting."

Regarding Yutsuki's words, Tohka and Mukuro showed quite a bit of interest.

"Very good. Then ladies, following the example I just showed you, cast the magic spell on Master. Granting you~ the power of magic—Beco delicious moe moe kyun~!"

"...Granting you... the power of magic? Beco... delicious...moe moe kyun? Right?"

"—Granting you—the power of magic—Beco delicious— Moe Moe Kyun...."

Mukuro looked confused, while Tohka read it with no emotion like a robot. But the two of them still followed Yutsuki's example and finished the spell.

"Very good! Now Master really wants to eat your omurice. Feed Master just like before. Rember not to stop each other like you did earlier. Do your best! Ladies!"

Making fists and holding them to her chest, Yutsuki smiled and cheered the two of them on.

Is this really enough? Mukuro and Tohka were clearly half-doubting Yutsuki's words. They picked up a spoonful of omurice and held it in front of Shido.

"Ah—"

By this point, Shido also understood Yutsuki's plan, so he played along and ate the food the two offered.

"Mhm! Delicious! I love omurice the most."

(Well, it is not like I ever said I did not want to eat it anyway.)

Seeing their surprised looks, Shido roasted them in his heart.

"Excellent! This man's heart has surrendered."

Seeing Shido eat the omurice, Tohka said very proudly.

"What do you an by that?"

Hearing Tohka's words, Mukuro frowned unhappily.

"Nushi-sama was enchanted by Muku's words, that is why he has such an appetite."

"Ridiculous. This man ate my food first, so naturally he surrendered to ."

"Nushi-sama ate much more of Muku's food than yours, so naturally his heart belongs to Muku."

Saying that, Tohka and Mukuro's gazes t, and fierce sparks seed to fly in the air.

But soon, both of them turned to look at Origami at the sa ti.

"Hey! Tell us, who did this man actually surrender to?"

"This idea ca from you. Hurry and announce the correct answer to this woman!"

"Eh? U-Um—"

Being asked by the two of them, Origami clearly panicked and did not know how to answer for a mont.

"Well—anyway, let's take a break first. Ladies."

Clearly expecting this to happen, Yutsuki smiled and smoothed things over.

"If you want Master to completely surrender, just doing this is not enough. Let's save the answer for later and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea ti. My lady Mukuro, I think showing that you can be a calm and composed lady here will definitely score you points with boys."

Hearing Yutsuki's advice, Mukuro's expression softened a bit, and she nodded.

"...Phew. Those words make sense. Then let us rest for a while."

"Hmph, no need. Hurry up and tell the way to make this man's heart completely surrender."

Tohka snorted coldly and refused Yutsuki's suggestion without hesitation.

"Eh? But it is such a waste not to eat the food we just served."

"No need, it is just a waste of ti!"

Three minutes later—

"Another serving!"

Tohka held out an empty plate to Yutsuki, issuing an order in a bossy tone.

"Okay! Coming right up, My lady Tohka!"

"...Do you have a problem?"

Sweeping her slightly murderous gaze over everyone, Tohka asked coldly.

"N-No, nothing at all!"

Origami quickly shook her head.

"Haha—It really is Tohka after all."

Shido sighed with a bitter smile.

"Hmph, no manners at all, how vulgar."

Mukuro said with a look of disdain.

"Alright! Yutsuki-chan's special omurice! And a special bonus—warm kinako bread! Please enjoy, my lady."

Although she was very annoyed by these people's reactions, Tohka decided to ignore them for now and focus on the food in front of her.

Tohka: "Another serving!!"

Tohka: "Another serving!!!!"

Tohka: "Another serving!!!!!!"

Tohka: "Another serving!!!!!!!!"

About an hour later, this cafe closed early because they ran out of ingredients.