[Host II]

 

The next day, Nishino went to school as usual . 

"The day after a lonely autumn evening, I look up at the sky, comforted by the magnificent clouds. How unstable the human mind is, how easily it can change from the slightest change in the environment. That is why I never cease to believe that it is socially meaningful to support this by my side." 

The fatigue of working at the host club day after day has left the Futsumen with a smug look on his face, and whether he is aware of it or not, he appears to those around him to be in an even worse mood than usual. The morning greeting exercise was also somewhat energizing this past few days. 

Naturally, the students who overheard this were also very antagonistic. 

Nishino, who had taken his seat, began to prepare for the first period without hesitation. 

As has been the case in the past, nobody responds to morning greetings. 

However, today, there was a student who approached him. 

" ... Nishino-kun, can I have a word with you?" 

Chikako Shimizu, seventeen years old, is the proud class Chairwoman of Class 2A. Virgin.

After confirming that Rose and Gabriella were not in the classroom, she stood up from her seat and called out to the Futsumen.  She stood in front of his seat with her arms crossed, looking down at him as he sat in his chair. 

"What's up? Chairwoman." 

"Can you come with me for a minute?" 

Nishino is the center of attention, even more so because of Shimizu's unexpected words and actions. 

The two have recently been getting closer and closer, and are often the topic of conversation in class. Matsuura-san says that she has earned the dishonorable title of Nishino-kun's supervisor, but even so, over the past few days she has had a relationship with him that she just can't ignore. 

The Futsumen, too, recalling their common topic, nodded and responded in a straightforward manner.

"Yeah, okay." 

He gets up from his seat without saying a word. 

The Chairwoman left the classroom accompanied by Nishino. 

A few whispered words were shared among the classmates who were present. The fact that Nishino had started attending the same cram school as her was hot news in the recent 2A class. 

Suzuki was not amused by this. 

He asked Takeuchi-kun.

"I think Nishino is doing something to the Chairwoman." 

"What do you mean?" 

"He might be taking photos of her changing clothes or going to the bathroom, and threatening her" 

" No, I don't believe so. " 

"What the heck, Takechi, you are so eager to support Nishino!" 

"In the first place, there is no way that the strong-willed Chairwoman would follow the lead of Nishino, and there must be a reason. "

"... What is the reason?" 

"I don't know that much either. If you're curious, why don't you ask him?" 

"But that said, it's too hard for me right now..." 

Suzuki kun looks on with a grudging look on his face and stares at the end of the line where they left off. 

He was a handsome man who was still unable to make a move with the Chairwoman. 

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Meanwhile, Nishino and the Chairwoman left the classroom and moved to the rooftop. 

The weather is gradually getting cooler and cooler, and with the time of day being just before morning homeroom, there are no other students to be seen on the rooftop. If the iron door to the stairwell was closed, no one would hear a word spoken between the two of them. 

The Chairwoman, who had taken the lead, looked back at the Futsumen and opened her mouth. 

"By the looks of it, you're still doing it, aren't you? Host. "

"Yeah, I'm still doing it." 

"I had a chance to talk to an English teacher at a cram school yesterday." 

"You don't mean to tell me that the host was there yesterday, too?" 

"Yes, I told you that I am also interested in the teacher, didn't I? So I took the plunge and asked her about her relationship with the host? I wanted to confirm that." 

"I see " 

"So I asked her about the atmosphere at the shop....." 

Apparently, the Chairwoman was working independently. 

Thinking fondly of this fact, Nishino continued the conversation.

"What did you find out?" 

"...... Why do I feel like I'm your subordinate, Nishino?" 

"No, I never meant to......." 

The fact that the topics he is dealing with are far different from those on campus also helps, and he is a Futsumen. Naturally, the Chairwoman gave him a sullen look. Her sulky expression showed an honest change of emotion, which is not often seen on campus. 

"Well, I don't care what you think of me, Nishino." 

"Pardon me. I think I care for the Chairwoman." 

"...... I'm telling you, that's not a very good idea" 

The Chairwoman was unexpectedly cherished, and on the contrary, she ended up getting flustered. 

Her face turns red from frustration and shame, and she quickly looks around. Fortunately, no other students can be seen on the rooftop except for him and her. After repeatedly confirming this, Shimizu continued speaking while deliberately clearing her throat. 

"I asked, and it didn't seem like she was spending that much money at the shop. I know that might be a bit of a stretch for someone who doesn't go to those kinds of stores, but if what I've heard is true, at least she doesn't seem to be in debt, and she's not spending that much." 

"Do you know when she started going to the shop?" 

"I think she said this summer......." 

"Okay, well, then it's hard to make a general judgment." 

"What do you mean?" 

" Similar to dating business and marriage scams, there are many ways to do it. " 

"... That's right" 

In response to Nishino's reply, the Chairwoman gives a difficult look. 

Watching her honest behavior, a small smile appears on Futsumen's face. The end of his mouth is raised in a small quirk in a somewhat pretentious, fashionable style. It is an extremely cynical reaction that has become ingrained in his body.

"But it's valuable information as well. Thank you, Chairwoman." 

"Just so you know, I didn't do it for you, right?" 

"That's okay. I understand that very well."

Is it true? I am a little skeptical about the Futsumen in front of me, who even went to the same cram school. 

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The Chairwoman never stopped to wonder if he was really after me after saying this. 

His earlier comment about me being very important to him was having an effect on me.

"Now that we're here, let's look at this from a different angle." 

" ... Different angle? " 

"I know a guy who works as a detective for a living. " 

"Whatever you do, just don't get me in trouble with the teacher, okay?" 

"Of course not. I want you to be safe on that point." 

"Okay, well, I'm gonna go back to class first." 

"Oh. Thank you, Chairwoman." 

The Chairwoman walked past Nishino and strode back to the stairwell. 

After seeing this off, the Futsumen pulls out a phone from his pants. He unlocked it and used the call application. He tapped a familiar name from his address book, held the phone to his ear, and opened his mouth.

"...... I am. Sorry, I have one urgent job I need you to do for me."

As usual, it is a Marquis that has come in handy. 

◇ ◆ ◇

After school that day, Nishino was visiting a well-established department store in Tokyo. 

Yesterday, he would have headed in a straight line to the host club where he worked after finishing his schoolwork. Today, however, the club was closed for the regular holidays. Instead, he came here to procure some suits and other necessities. 

The store he visited was one that he had visited in the past. 

It was a suit store where Takeuchi and Matsuura-san had selected suits for him around the time of the school festival some time ago. Although he could not get the suit itself as a result, he remembered the generous service he received in the process. 

He came to the store thinking that this was the only place to buy a suit, and that it would be a nuisance to him.

"Sorry, I need to buy a suit. " 

"Yes, come in... What?" 

And, oddly enough, the person he approached that day was the store's ace. 

At first glance, he appeared to be an ordinary man of about 40 years old. 

In reality, however, he is a 20-year veteran employee of the store. 

His name is Mikio Sasaki. The number of suits he has sold exceeds six figures. In the past, he has led the store to first place in sales on the store numerous times, and has received numerous internal awards, earning him the title of suit of suits in the industry. 

He also writes a blog. He is a big name with 450,000 unique hits every month. He also publishes an e-mail magazine. Despite the fact that it is paid for, the number of subscribers exceeds 4,000. It is said that anyone in the suit industry in Japan who does not know his name is a fagot. 

"Hmm? You've been here before....." 

"............" 

The reaction was mutual as they saw a familiar look. 

Nishino as if he had met an old friend by chance.

Their gazes meet as they reveal their contrasting faces. 

A customer and a shopkeeper, in the context of the second, it is an unavoidable encounter.

"Sorry. I'm thinking of buying another suit." 

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"We, Welcome!" 

What came to Sasaki's mind was a photo shoot of a Futsumen that he somehow ended up going along with. While he was proud that he had done a good enough job, he also felt that this was an event that he considered as a kind of black history.

If he recalled it in the future, it might have been a good laugh. 

However, it was too vivid a memory to be taken that way. 

It was as if it had happened only yesterday. 

"...... What are you looking for?" 

"I'm looking for a suit that catches the eye of the opposite sex as much as possible. " 

"......." 

This kid is getting weird again, Sasaki thought.

In the past, he had been bonded by the passion of a handsome young man, and had taken care of him this way and that. This time, however, he was determined not to shake his head so easily. Sasaki's passion for the suit is not something to be taken lightly. 

"If so, how about a casual suit? Although not strictly speaking a suit, a jacket is easy to match with chinos, so it will come in handy if you have one. Recently, denim fabrics are also gaining in popularity." 

"I see. I didn't know there was such a thing." 

"There are many stores that carry these types of items on the floor above." 

"But that's no good. " 

"......." 

The suit-of-suit's mouth twitches when his proposal is rejected out of hand. He almost said out loud, That's why you don't look good in a suit, no matter how hard you try. 

Somehow holding it back, Sasaki asks the Futsumen.

"...... I'm sorry, is there any reason for you to be so formal?"

"Actually, I've been working at a host club for a few days now. ......" 

"........"

Nishino's narrative, kept up from a casual attire, was out of Sasaki's point of view. 

From the perspective of the Futsumen, it was a move that created the atmosphere to the fullest extent. 

However, his thoughts were not transmitted to Sasaki. 

It was the suit-of-suit who heard the unexpected word host club conveyed with a serious face. Quickly, he pressed his hand over his mouth and turned his face away to hide Nishino's figure from view. 

"So I really need a good looking suit there." 

"...... I am sorry, sir." 

Sasaki could not believe it. 

He begins to think about asking him to leave quickly. 

In response, Futsumen made the first move. 

He quickly pulls out a phone from his pants and displays a picture on the screen. It was a scene from yesterday's work at the host club, taken with Yukky and his clientele. 

The customer, who really wanted a two-shot with Yukky, asked Nishino to take the picture, and Yanagida suggested that the three of them should join together. 

This was the result of the kindness of Yukky, who wondered if she could somehow give Nishino a branch from her own customers. This was the result of the kindness of Yukky, who wondered if he could somehow give Nishino a branch from a customer who had come to him.

There, he could see Nishino seated as the host. 

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"........" 

From Sasaki's perspective, it was a piece of nothing but blasphemy against the suit. 

One look at it and his whole body tensed up. 

In response, the Futsumen spoke up. 

"As you can see, the suit loaned to me by the store is not in good shape." 

" ....... " 

It is my earnest desire to plead aloud that the size is not right in the first place. The Futsumen is speaking with disapproval, but this is by no means a bad piece of clothing. If there is a problem, it is surely with the user. 

Swallowing those complaints dangerously, Sasaki gave him a word back.

"...... Are you sure you work there? " 

"Yeah, I really need a good looking suit there. As you can see, I work in an unfriendly environment. Still, I figure as long as I wear a suit, a proper suit, I can make it look somewhat presentable." 

“.........”

He talks with a serious look. It was Futsumen who had annoying trust that this clerk would do something about it.

Sasaki hesitated to say what was to follow. 

What came to his mind was a feeling that had not existed until he checked the photo. 

"I hear that not all hosts wear suits these days..." 

"Indeed, we hear such things. In fact, there were hosts in the store who were dressed in rough clothes. However, when a man goes out to compete with a woman, I think he should wear a suit. I consider that to be the least polite thing a man can do." 

"......." 

He was a Futsumen who wanted to be a man who looked good in a suit no matter what he did. 

However, this touched Sasaki more than he had expected. 

He wondered why the boy in front of him was so obsessed with suits. No matter how many fine suits he wears, it is hard to believe that he can be an effective host. The difference between him and Yukky, who was standing next to him, was obvious.

Yet, he begged for a suit, seemingly unfazed by the situation. 

He is convinced that as long as he wears the suit, he will be able to play an active role. 

Nishino's thoughts struck a chord in Sasaki's heart. 

" Would you be willing to help me choose a suit? I have enough cash to pay you. You may accept my offer at your own price." 

In contrast, Sasaki asks Nishino. 

It is a question that, for him, is fundamental to his attitude toward suits. 

"Do you think that simply wearing a quality suit will change the way people perceive you?" 

"Yes, I do. There is no other attire that brings out the best in a man than a suit." 

It is Nishino who threw all the blame on the suit lent to him by the store. 

He confidently asserts. 

This fact resonated somewhat distorted in Sasaki's mind. 

"........I see" 

That is the story that led him to get involved with the suit when he was young . 

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When I went out in a T-shirt and jeans and when I wore a suit, the people around me hit me differently. When you wear a suit, you are treated one rank higher as a person. If you wear a better suit, you are treated as an even higher rank.

For Sasaki, a suit was like a transforming item for a righteous hero.

That is why he sells, and sells, and sells his suits. 

He has always sold suits, and he will continue to do so. 

He wants to help men in the world to be active on a higher stage.

The image of Nishino, who honestly affirmed this, reminded me of myself in my day. 

"What do you think? I really want you to cooperate. " 

"...... Yes, sir." 

"Really?" 

"Let's get you one that's as good as the one next to you." 

Sasaki, who cooperates with the Futsumen for whatever reason, was a man who could be sincere to any extent to those who love suits. 

◇ ◆ ◇

Nishino's suit selection was extremely difficult. 

Sasaki tried to convince Nishino that a black shirt with a white jacket and pants would never look good on him. The two sides were engaged in a bitter rivalry that was taking up all of our time before we knew it.

Nishino was able to safely get his work clothes from tomorrow. 

The re-tailoring, starting with the hemming, was also resolved on the same day, thanks to the cash. 

"Oh, thank you very much....." 

"Thank you so much for the great piece of clothing too!" 

Sent off by Sasaki, Nishino leaves the store in high spirits. 

When he went outside, the sky was already dark. 

He had spent several hours in the suit store. 

With his soon to be purchased suit in hand, his next stop was Shinjuku Ni-Chome.

His destination was a bar owned by Adam. 

He had visited there some time ago to learn the basics of cross dressing for a regional break dancing contest. When he remembered that Adam was a professional make-up artist, he thought he might be able to apply this knowledge to his hosting business as well. 

He pulled the door of the restaurant he visited, relying on his past memories. 

The sound of a dry bell echoed through the store. 

In a space of about 30 square meters, there were several counter seats and a row of booth seats. A barman stood at the end of the counter, and behind him a shelf lined with liquor bottles. It is not much larger than his favorite bar in Roppongi. 

"Oh? You look so familiar."

Over the counter, the bartender raised his voice. 

The person on the other end of the bar is a white male, recognizable at first glance as a man. However, like many of the other establishments in the area, he was dressed in the same manner as a transsexual. His chest is reasonably large, and his hair again hangs over his shoulders. 

However, in addition to his broad-shouldered, stocky physique, his nearly two-meter height undeniably appeals to the presence of his natural sex, no matter how quaintly he tries to make it look. His arms and legs still have muscles, and his body is far from plump and feminine.

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This is Adam, the man Nishino is looking for. 

Also sitting at the counter in front of him is Kousaka. 

For some reason, he is dressed as a woman. His cute pink one-piece dress has a short skirt and exposes his thighs. He's was wearing a light brown wig with a bob and dark shadows around her eyes. 

Combined with his petite figure and the dim lighting in the store, he looked completely female at a quick glance.

"Nii, Nishino-senpai......." 

".........."

Naturally, the Futsumen's attention turns to Adam. 

His expression becomes immediately grim. 

In the past, the two had had a dispute over Kousaka. 

"Hey, don't get me wrong ! " 

"What's this all about? " 

"This kid comes here every once in a while." 

" ... Is that so ? " 

"No, no, it's that ....... It's more like ........." 

When Nishino asked, Kousaka turned his face down and started fidgeting as if his parents had witnessed him masturbating. In an instant, his cheeks flushed red, and he looked strangely feminine in the eyes of the Futsumen. 

Apparently, Adam's words were true. There was no sign that he was being forced to wear women's clothing. As if to push Adam's behavior, the barman looks at the transvestite sitting at the counter and says.

"There are a lot of straight guys who are tolerant of cross-dressing these days. The more guys who come to these places are probably good-looking guys who are tired of playing with women and are looking for something different." 

"Hey, hey, hey, Adam! I'm not a dedicated to anyone......." 

"...... Okay." 

For now, Futsumen decided to nod. 

From that point on, it's a world unknown to him . 

Instead, he decided to give priority to his own convenience. 

"By the way, Adam, I came by to ask you a favor." 

"Oh, how's that for a spin?" 

No customers other than Kousaka were to be seen in the bar.

Fortunately, Nishino sat down next to his junior . 

"I would like to request you to be a professional make-up artist. You have learned about women's makeup in the past, but now I would like to ask you to give a lecture and demonstration on men's makeup. If possible, I would like to learn some of it by the end of the day." 

"Is it a job as [normal] ?" 

"No, this is a private request. I offer you a good reward." 

" ...... Hmm ?" 

"How's that? " 

"Is it really that much to ask for a girl to fuck you? I'm sure your precious junior would not mind if you asked him. It's all well and good to go out with the ladies, but men can be pretty tight too..." 

"I've been working at a host club for a few days now. That's where I need the skills." 

"Bufu..."

Like the Suit of Suit Sasaki, Adam blew out. 

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It was a complete surprise to him as well. 

The spit flew out of his mouth and stained Mukosaka's face. 

" .... You don't look like a host, do you?" 

"That's why I need your skills." 

"Um, Nishino-senpai, why are you in a host club... "

Hearing the exchange between the two, a voice rose from Kousaka as well. 

He turned in surprise to his senpai sitting next to him, wondering what he had started this time. While Nishino's face deviation was average, his energy and decisiveness were top notch. Knowing his inner self, Kousaka does not believe that Nishino is lying. 

"I'm betting on sales with a Host. " 

"You're doing something weird again. " 

"As it is now, I'm losing ground. That's why I need your help." 

"I wonder if that suit is connected to what you just said? " 

Glancing at the garment bag on the counter table next to him, Adam asks, It is a full line of suits, selected by Suit of Suit Sasaki after much consideration. 

The paper bag beside it holds a shirt, tie, and shoes. 

"Yeah, that's what I meant." 

"......" 

Nishino answered immediately. 

Adam looked at this and seemed to be a little troubled. 

After a few moments, he slowly continued. 

"Well, I can help you with that. After all, it's a rare opportunity to make a favor to [Normal]. In exchange, if something happens to us in the future, we would be happy if you could take the job on a priority basis." 

"It depends on the content of the work, but it may be prioritized to some extent. " 

"Really?" 

"If you insist, let's talk to Marquis." 

"That's a very nice answer. " 

"So what's the deal?" 

"Well, if that's the way it's gonna be, yeah, I'll take care of it, okay? I'll do my very best to make sure you get to see some of that tight face of yours. It depends on the rank of the place you work for, but at the very least, you should be able to help. "

"Thank you, please." 

Adam smiled at him, and Nishino responded with a small nod.

◇ ◆ ◇

The fact that no customers were seen in the bar helped, and on the same day the sign was turned back to closed and a lecture on men's makeup was given to Nishino. As in the past when he learned about cross-dressing, the lesson was given in a mirror set up on the bar counter.

Adam brought his own set of makeup tools. 

It seemed that the place had a certain amount of make-up tools. 

"What do you think ?" 

Adam, who had finished the whole procedure, said. 

The mirror in front of Nishino shows his face after the makeover.

It is no exaggeration to say that he is a different person from the one he was just half a minute ago.

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"I didn't expect this much......" 

"You still have a flat face. If you had better nose and eyes, there would be many other ways to showcase your face, but this is the best you can do for now, isn't it? I think it would be difficult to do it any other way." 

"No, this would already be enough." 

Nishino looked at his own head in the mirror and shivered. 

His eyes widened from astonishment. 

He felt his heart tremble, even more so than when he had used his other abilities for the first time in his life. It was as if he couldn't believe his own eyes. But the figure in the mirror did indeed move as he leaned forward. 

If Nishino has been a Futsumen up to now, what we see in the mirror is a good-looking man with a good vibe. Not only from the front, but also from various angles, he is a good-looking man with a good atmosphere.

The dim lighting in the bar helped him to be seen subjectively as a good-looking man. 

His thick, single-lidded eyelids had been firmly glued back together to form a natural double fold. His eyebrows were also neatly groomed and carefully drawn with eyebrows. The shadows around the fields caused by the skeletal structure also emerge as ideal lines with thin makeup. The lips are a pink lip with good coloration. 

The hair on her head was dyed brightly with color spray. His hair, which used to be coarse, has been carefully combed into a natural moushed style. Fake earrings of modest design can be seen around his ears. From the neck down, she wears a suit of clothing selected by Suit of Suits Sasaki. 

"However, it seems somewhat neutral......."

"If you are a host, your main selling point is definitely your youth, right? If you don't make it stand out, how can you get picked? You can't get a picked at the club if you keep wishing for things you don't have, right?" 

This was brought up by Yukky as well.

He is an ex-Futsumen, which is painful when you put it that way. 

"I don't have a lot of choices because of the quality of your hair to begin with. Also, it's fine to be particular about your masculinity, but I wish you would avoid wearing your hair in two-block style until you get wrinkles on your face, because they are fatally unflattering. You'll end up looking like a junior high school student who is in love with a juvenile delinquent." 

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"..........."

Adam's response to the former Futsumen, who was thinking sweetly that with this technique, it might be possible to create a more masculine style, came as a criticism from Adam. It was as if he could see right into his heart, and he was not amused by this.

"Nishino Senpai, you are definitely better looking this way!" 

Continuing further, a beloved junior gave a shout out of joy. 

The way he spoke so gleefully, he never seemed to be telling a lie. 

The good-looking guy had no choice in the matter. 

"Yes, indeed, this man is very good at what he does." 

"Why don't you continue to do more than just hosting?" 

"No, but ......" 

"I know about Nishino-senpai's reputation at school myself. So, I don't think others will notice your good points if you change just a little. So, isn't this a good opportunity?" 

"That said, makeup is makeup." 

"Senpai, you don't like makeup? " 

"I don't dislike it, but I feel like I'm deceiving others." 

If the Chairwoman had heard it, she would have had goosebumps and clenched her fists.

However, Mukasaka did not seem to be bothered by it and nodded his head. 

"I like that about senpai!"

".........." 

Nishino's heart is shaken by his honest smile . 

He was a virgin who almost fell in love with the cross-dressing junior in front of him. 

◇ ◆ ◇

The next day after school, Nishino walked straight to the host club. 

Having acquired a suit and the art of becoming a handsome man with a great atmosphere, the Futsumen was more motivated to work than he had been in the past few days. He arrived at work earlier than anyone else and prepared himself, as if to say, Today is the day I'm going to get picked. 

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He makes a dashing appearance on the floor before the store opens. 

Naturally, his presence caught the attention of his colleagues. 

Until the day before yesterday, he was a newcomer wearing an ill-fitting rental suit and showing his eyebrows, which did not appear to be well-groomed. What happened to him, however, was that his appearance changed completely after the store's regular holiday. 

He is now a very dexterous and handy Futsumen. The makeup, which was directly made by Adam, was recreated to a fairly high degree of perfection. And to adorn his body, which was gradually gaining muscles through his habitual breakdance practice, he wore a suit of suits chosen by Sasaki. 

In a shop full of good-looking men, he exudes a naturally handsome appearance alongside the other players around him. However, it is Nishino who has attained a minimum of appearance so that the outsider takes a step toward the end of the line.

"Hey, you're Nishino, right? " 

"What's wrong? You ask me the strangest questions again." 

"Yes, I know I said to keep up appearances...."

Noticing the presence of the former Futsumen, Yanagida walked up to him. 

He seemed surprised to see Nishino, who had greatly increased his facial features in just one day. 

Upon closer inspection, he understood that it was due to makeup. 

"Did you do your own makeup?" 

"I knew a guy who was good with his hands, and he taught me." 

"Oh, I see." 

Despite his lack of clarity, Yukky understood that the person in front of him was someone he knew, as he was certain that this narrative was Nishino. The change in his facial features and even his hair had changed his impression.

"After all, would a more masculine look be more host-like?" 

"No, definitely that. It suits Nishino more than anything else." 

"......Okay." 

On the other hand, the former Futsumen still shows his commitment to masculinity. If he could get a statement from Yanagida at this point, he was thinking in a silly way that he would try to talk to Adam again. 

"But I think that style might be a problem with Yuya....." 

"Is that so ?" 

Yukky muttered as he looked at Nishino's appearance. 

He put his hand on his chin and looked as if he was thinking about something. 

Then, at the same time, a voice called out to him from elsewhere. 

"What's the matter with you, you're suddenly in a mood or something? " 

" Hmm ? Oh , Yuya-kun ?" 

The very person who was just mentioned came to them. Yuya's face instantly tensed up in response to Nishino's usual way of talking. You little shit, he swallowed the one word that was about to go down his throat, is a man who can learn from his past mistakes, devote himself to the present, and aim for a better future.

"Did we have such a fine rental suit in the house?" 

"I brought my own." 

With irritation, Yuya-kun checks the appearance of the new host. 

At the very least, he thought, he should at least check. 

"Makeup and color, but if you put it on a customer's clothes, I won't tolerate it." 

"That's okay, I've been repeatedly warned about that by Adam. " 

"Adam?" 

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"Oh, no, it was someone who taught me how to do makeup." 

"Is that  Adam from Ni-Chome?" 

"Do you know him?" 

"I don't know how he knows you, but there is no way he would take you seriously. Did you think that mentioning the name of a top professional artist would make me give a damn? Please don't tell such an obvious lie in front of the clients."

"......"

Naturally, the words of the former Futsumen did not reach Yuya-kun. 

The exception was Yukky, who was watching their conversation from the other side of the room. 

Only he, who had a premonition of something unknowable behind Nishino from the ruckus he was involved in in the past and the testimony of the Kurogal given after the fact, looked at the junior host with an indescribable expression on his face. 

◇ ◆ ◇

The day's business also passed by with Nishino helping out Yanagida throughout the day. 

Naturally, he did not get any requests.

In addition to the significant improvement in his appearance, Nishino's communication with customers has also improved as a result of his repeated customer service experience. However, due to his modest and passive style of conversation, he is unable to extend his branch to the opportunities that inevitably follow. 

Help that is neither possible nor impossible, and is the same whether they are there or not. 

That was the evaluation given to Nishino by the customer. 

Normally, he would have still had one or two chances to get a new or free customer. However, since he had Yuya, the largest faction in the store, as his enemy, the former Futsumen was never given the opportunity. 

And even if they did, it was obvious that they would fail.

The store could not let the former Futsumen, Nishino, serve the customers by himself. 

And so the time went by with zero sales on the same day. Yanagida, who had sent off his own customers, was assigned to help under the direction of a senior host, while the ex-Futsumen stood quietly in the back of the store, which served as a waiting area. 

He had become an object of the store. 

However, about an hour had passed since then. 

An unexpected event occurred, even for him. 

"Hmm? The interior is surprisingly elaborate as well......." 

"Please come this way." 

A familiar face came into the establishment. 

Shimmering in the light of the chandelier was a lustrous blonde hair that reached down to her waist. Under her neatly coiffed bangs, her azure eyes surveyed the floor. Her petite, uneven figure, which could have been treated as that of an elementary school student, stands out in the same place. 

Rose Repuman . 

"........" 

Nishino naturally reacted by identifying the familiar figure.

Immediately after, he almost shouted out, Why that woman? 

He had not informed the girls about his work at the host club over the past few days until today. Initially, they had seen him tailing them, but after scattering all of them, the Futsumen had repeatedly commuted to and from work. He has also consistently pushed his absence from home with two words work.

But apparently that was not perfect either. 

He has a hunch that he was probably found out via Francisca. 

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"I'll call the host right away." 

"Oh, could you wait a minute ?" 

"What happened ? " 

"I'd like to make a request." 

Once seated, Rose nonchalantly informed the man who was giving her a guidance. 

At the same time, she began scurrying around and looking at the room. 

Then, since it was Nishino who was paying attention to her, their gazes met with a snap. 

"We have a permanent nomination system. Once a request has been made, even for the first time, this cannot be changed. If you still do not mind, we will accept your request." 

"Yes, I don't mind. " 

"Then I'm sorry, but I was wondering if I could ask you for the name of the person you are calling." 

"I think there is a host named Nishino." 

"..........." 

The face of the man stiffens as he hears Rose's casual speech. 

He didn't expect to hear the name of the former Futsumen in this situation.

A number of unfavorable imaginings begin to circulate in his mind. 

"Excuse me, but do you know him? " 

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have picked him out of the blue, would I?" 

"..... Yes, that's right." 

The man showed hesitation.

However, the decision to immediately decline was also strange. 

So he told her to wait a moment and went under Nishino, who was standing in the waiting space. It seems that his priority was to confirm the identity of the other person. Rose's too-young appearance also helped, and the attention of the customers and Host present was intense. 

"Hey, you know that princess over there?" 

"........"

The guide who approached Nishino was the first person to direct him to a seat for help at this restaurant. He is a host belonging to Yuya's faction, a Host with a strong appearance and an aggressive appearance. 

" What did that woman say ?"

"........" 

In contrast, the ex-Futsumen is normal and receptive. 

This is a frustrating situation for a man to deal with.

"Just answer the question. Do you know her?" 

"When you say I know her, I mean I know her." 

"... Is it true ?" 

"No matter how you handle that thing, there's no way you're going to get your hands behind your back."

"............"

Nishino decided that Rose's unexpected visit was probably to tease him. Even now, as she is speaking with the senior host in this way, she is grinning and smiling happily at him. 

No one would expect to see a stiff-necked love interest there. 

She is a blonde Lolita itching to have a drink with Nishino.

"By the way, did you check her age? " 

"Me and the owner checked her license and passport."

"...... Okay." 

"You don't tell me you knew her and didn't know how old she was?" 

"No, I was just worried about the store's decision. " 

First of all, it would definitely be Francisca's work. 

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The former Futsumen thought that way. 

It was a difficult situation for him to decide. Was Rose visiting the place as part of her work, or was she just there to make fun of him? Either of these could be the case, so it is a troublesome situation. 

This can only be determined by talking to the person in question. 

"The princess over there, has requested you......" 

"All right, I'll get it done as soon as I can."

"Oh, hey! I haven't finished explaining..." 

Halfway through his senior's talk, Nishino walked toward Rose. Everyone on the room was looking at him as he left the waiting area. Even those who did not know the situation were able to guess that this handsome man with a good-looking atmosphere was the one who had been requested for the job. 

He stands in front of her and speaks in a straightforward manner. 

"What business brings you all the way out here?" 

"Oh, what about that attitude towards the customer?" 

"........" 

With a small smile, Rose urged him to move next to her on the sofa.

With the help of the people around him, Nishino obediently complied. 

They were positioned side by side with the low table in front of them. 

There were many seats nearby that were busy, and the customers were glancing at the two of them. Although they did not appear to be openly approaching Rose, there was no doubt that they were interested in her presence. 

"Did that woman help you?" 

"It's not that big of a deal. Just a personal curiosity." 

"How can you say that when you've already got a passport?" 

"She's so fast at this kind of work. " 

"......" 

Rose's face is full of smiles. 

In fact, she's the one rejoicing at this very moment. Even in the share house at home, he is a Futsumen who tends to stay in his room since the Kurogal and Yukky have left. The shop, where she could forcibly interact with such a man, was a very attractive place for Rose. 

Although she was not pleased with the carefully applied makeup, her heart was filled with a sense of joy that was more than worth the compromise. According to the shop system, which was explained to her beforehand, the ex-Futsumen would be in charge of her service for the next few dozen minutes. 

In other words, heaven. 

"If you're a customer, why don't you ask for something?" 

"That's true......." 

I happily pick up the menu in response to Nishino's hateful words. 

The drinks lined up in a row varied considerably in price. All of them are about ten times the commercial price. A can of chu-hi at a convenience store costs a few hundred yen, but at this store it costs about a thousand yen. The most expensive liquor is priced in the three-digit tens of thousands of yen.

"I guess I'll take Richard then. " 

"...... Are you serious?"

"Oh, why not?" 

Rose showed me a bottle that was at the top of the price range listed on the drink menu. One bottle of it would be enough to get you into a brand-new mini-car. 

The good-looking man with a good mood, who was well versed in such topics, looked at the menu with suspicion, not even bothering to check the price label on the menu. He had already tasted such things, even if they were different from his own tastes. 

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"Don't bother to drink in these places. Just enjoy it in the comfort of your own home." 

"I was trying to help you with your sales, and you say that?" 

"......"

The handsome man hesitates to place an order that should normally please him. 

Still, he changed his mind, thinking that if the other person was Rose, he would not have to be so careful. He fully understands her financial situation. He knew that a couple of expensive bottles of wine would not be too much trouble for her. 

The same goes for the credit card limit that would be in her wallet. 

"Don't you think it's ridiculous to think that time makes everything more valuable? You demand from your mistresses that they are worth the distinctive taste of their youth, but you are oblivious to the value of alcohol." 

"Is that your rule of thumb ?" 

"I told you before. I'm a virgin." 

"........."

Rose is relaxed and happy to talk about it. 

In contrast, Nishino, the host, refrained from further frivolous talk. 

He simply nodded his head and took the order. 

"Okay, I'll do it. I'll go ask the guy in the bar to set up the drink then. " 

"No, thank you for that. I'd just like you to bring the bottle. " 

"Is that okay with you?" 

"I'm not interested in that kind of bullshit." 

"...... Surprised you're messing around at this type of place?" 

I knew this only as a matter of fact, but I wondered how I should respond to Nishino after I had made a big deal out of it. Rose hesitated as quickly as she could. Meanwhile, the handsome man got up from his seat and went to get the bottle that the princess wanted. 

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◇ ◆ ◇

From that point on, it was Rose's sole domain. 

The relationship between customer and host is absolute. The attention from those around her helped, and the good-looking man had no choice but to entertain her. When a glass is empty, he pours the drink, wipes any water droplets from it with a rag, and always keeps the table clean and tidy. 

You don't smoke, do you? 

Have you ever seen me smoke? 

Silence. 

If Nishino had been a successful host, he would have been called by other tables. But unfortunately, he does not have a single designated customer besides Rose. The decision was made to continue service until the customer left the establishment. 

"I never dreamed that the day would come when you would have to do this to me." 

"That's good to hear." 

"Hey, could you be a little more sociable?" 

Moving her hips on the couch, Rose approaches Nishino. 

The space between them, which had been about several fist's worth of space, is now zero. 

Their thighs touch each other through the fabric of their clothes. 

Incidentally, Rose is wearing a one-piece dress with a short skirt today. Naturally, her thighs are fully open. The thin fabric of the suit worn by Nishino is the only hedge. Feeling the warmth of the opposite sex on his skin, the virgin felt repulsed by this. 

As a nonmotivated man at the bottom of the campus caste, he could only think he was being teased.  

"...... What the hell are you doing?" 

"Whatever you mean, you're playing the Host." 

".........." 

With the great idea of playing host in one hand, Rose is pampered to the fullest extent. 

Today, she is ready to have fun until the very last minute before closing time. She wants to play a game of pokie for a tongue kiss. She's a Lolita who wants to take the tongue of an ex-Futsumen in her mouth and kiss him. 

I want to drink his saliva. 

"By the way, I'm almost done with my bottle, can I have another? " 

"Are you still going to drink ?" 

On the front low table is an empty brandy bottle. It's a blonde Lolita that has been completely emptied in about an hour because Nishino, who is with him, hasn't even spoken. Even so, she responded with a nonchalant look on her face. She was drinking out of the ordinary, even if it was champagne. 

"You can't really say I got drunk at this level." 

"...... Is that part of your nature as a regenerator?" 

From the perspective of the good-looking man who answers the question, she is nothing more than a monster. If he had consumed the same amount of alcohol, he would not have been able to avoid an ambulance. What came to his mind was the memory of the time when she had to take care of his hangover before and after he prepared for the school festival. 

His tongue still remembers the porridge he had at that time. 

"You don't think you could get me drunk and do something bad, do you? " 

"Don't be silly. I was just thinking about the trouble I'd have to go through to get you home." 

"Oh, my goodness, that's so sweet of you. I'm so glad you could do that for me." 

" ...... " 

Rose is the one who tells it like she really wants it. 

If it were possible, she would want to push him down. 

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Underneath the skirt shines a pair of underwear. 

Meanwhile, Nishino is silent. 

The conversation was entirely the blonde Lolita's. 

But such time would not last long. 

Having added expensive alcohol to their drinks, he and her seat were attracting a lot of attention from the people around them. This was true not only for the customers who happened to be there, but also for the people in charge of the store. Not only the Hosts, but also the owner was constantly on his toes. 

He could not stand it if a first-time customer overcharged him on a credit card bill. 

The owner was in charge of a former Futsumen from who knows where. He was a high school student, so it was unlikely that he would be able to pay the bill. It would be difficult for him to talk to his parents, and in the unlikely event that he did, the store would suffer the consequences. 

The responsibility naturally lies with the person who brought Nishino to the store. 

It was Yuya who thought and acted accordingly. 

With a growing sense of urgency, he decided to go to their table, without dealing with the customers he had attached himself to. Moving quickly around the floor, he settled down in a help chair set up beside the sofa on which Rose, Nishino were sitting. 

"Nice to meet you, my name is Yuya." 

He smiled and approached Rose. 

At the same time as this, he takes one look at her and values her clothes and accessories. It turned out that these were expensive items, from top to bottom. Could it be that she was a regular client?

"Oh? I don't remember calling anyone else." 

"The customer has requested him, and he is a newcomer to the store. We have trained him well, but we cannot afford any mistakes. If you don't mind, would you mind if I join you?"

"No, thank you." 

A pleasant chatting time spent with Nishino. 

Rose was annoyed at being interrupted. Although she has a smile on her face, she responds as if to say, Get out of here and go wherever you want. She didn't care about any of the Host except for the good-looking guy sitting next to her. 

Nishino was the one who raised his voice in condemnation. 

"Don't say that. You were the cause of the problem in the first place. " 

"I don't remember making any mistakes." 

"It was the first time you picked a rookie and added an expensive bottle of wine." 

Yuya's fears were well understood by Nishino. 

He is a handsome man with a good atmosphere who had a reasonable grasp of his own position in the store based on his business over the past few days. It was easy to imagine that Rose's appearance, which look like a kid, was also contributing to her uneasiness in the store. 

"If that's the case, don't worry about it, okay?" 

Muttering briefly, Rose pulled her wallet out of her bag. 

She quickly took out one of the many cards stored in it and held it out to Yuya. On the surface of the card, which was completely black in color, was the symbol of a world-famous credit card issuer. 

"...... It appears so. My apologies." 

"I'm glad you understand." 

After confirming Rose's financial situation, Yuya-kun first became comfortable with his situation. 

However, that is no fun. 

In some cases, it will affect the sales competition with the cocky new host. In case he loses, he can't even count on it. It will also affect his standing in the store. And if Nishino gets carried away and says he wants to stay at the store, that would be a big deal. 

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So Yuya decided to attack . 

"The young lady seems to be very fond of him here." 

"Yeah, what's that about?" 

"I was very curious to know how you two met. May I ask?" 

In place of Nishino, who would be leaving the store in a few days, Yuya-kun took a step forward to make the rich Lolita his own. Whatever relationship existed between them, the genuinely good-looking man was confident that he could take this from the side. 

Rose, however, was eager to talk to Nishino. 

"I don't want to."

“……… .” 

There was no way to get a hold of it. 

Instead, she took the opportunity to secure him. 

"But more importantly, Nishino, may I have a word with you?"

"...... What is it?" 

"I've always been interested in champagne towers." 

"What about it?" 

"Can you stack them for me? I'll be right here watching." 

Another reckless order came to the former Futsumen. 

She looked at Host Nishino with a heart that sucked him to the bone. 

◇ ◆ ◇

While Rose was enjoying a luxurious time at a host club, the Marquis bar in Roppongi was filled with men who were acquainted with Nishino. In the quiet bar, the customers have already settled in, and Tarosuke and Adam sit at the counter in addition to the bartender. 

"I didn't know Tarosuke was a customer here."

"Well, that's........ " 

As usual, Tarosuke went to the bar in search of Nishino. He found Adam there, who had gone there earlier. They had worked together in the past, and the conversation between them seemed friendly. 

However, it was more of a one-sided conversation.

"I remember you were in the news before." 

"Forget it. That was his job. I was just helping him out." 

"Hmm ? " 

Both of them sit down at the counter to talk.

There are a few seats between them. 

In between them is Marquis, who is polishing a glass across a wooden tabletop. 

As far as they are concerned, glasses with no ice are lined up in front of them as they take their seats. Looking at the amber-colored liquid, Adam muttered as if suddenly remembering.

"By the way, [Normal] came to me yesterday . " 

"Oh, really?" 

Tarosuke had a remarkable reaction to the unexpected line. At this, Marqui's shoulders shook with a twitch. 

"He said something strange about working at a host club or something!" 

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"... But what do you mean ?"

"Who knows?" 

When they heard the sound of a host club, they looked puzzled. 

It's starting to get weird again, said Marquis, whose heart was filled with worry. 

The barman had heard that Francisca and Gabriella were making moves on the Futsumen affairs. He couldn't imagine why he had started working at the host club. 

"I've heard the name of the store, so maybe I'll go there sometime. "

"Wha... " 

"What ?" 

"Can you tell me the name of that place?" 

Tarosuke looked at Adam with a pleading look on his face. 

The story of the Futsumen's host club work began to grow, snowballing and involving other people without his knowledge. No one knows what kind of commotion awaits them.

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