Realistic or Modern Yanazemachi Otakus [Modern/Slice of Life/Comedy]

[TanteRegenbogen]

Plot: You live the mid-size Japanese city of Utsunomiya, a good hour by shinkansen or up to three hours by regular train from Tokyo. You find out that there is a nerd/otaku club that has existed for about two years now or you may already be a part of it already. Though it only has a few members. Each member is rather an average joe but has rather eccentric hobbies. They range from cosplayer to straight up chuunibyou. It is basically an escape from your crappy daily routine. Most of the members don't look like they put much effort into their looks and you think that a few could look somewhat good if they put in at least a little effort into their appearance. Nevertheless you aren't in the club for looks, but to have a group of friends like you. You are there to have a place to brighten up your day. And with enough people, you can save on group discounts during outings such as the two hour ride to Tokyo to visit Akihabara or places to do cosplay photoshoots.

And what does the city of Utsunomiya have to offer for otakus? Near the club location in the shopping street of Toumomochi-dori [this location is entirely fictional], while there are many markets and stalls, there are a few merchandise stores, cafés, restaurants, a maid cafe, a cat café, a small park, a book store with a large manga section and much more. Part of the shopping street is a roofed shopping arcane. There is a train station pretty close to the shopping street.

Environs:


City center:


Lower end of the shopping street:


Upper end of shopping street:


Conditions for club membership:

-At least 18 years old, best at least 20 (Japanese age of adulthood and drinking age).
-Residency in the Utsunomiya area
-Otaku (anime, manga, dojinshi fan, cosplayer, densha otaku, etc.)

Location: Takes place in the midsize city of Utsunomiya (pop. 500,000). About a two hour train ride to Tokyo with normal train or an hour by shinkansen. Utsunomiya has a few big festivals throughout the year and has plenty of old heritage sites nearby. The mountains are near the city. The club location is at the Yanazemachi General Cultural Hall in the south center of the city.

Rules:
-Make characters with at least somewhat normal circumstances (low wage or boring job, up to middle class/not excessively pretty/not extraordinary popular). Basically you are some nobody or a barely somebody.
-In true anime/manga style, for any fast food restaurants that aren't Japanese use similar sounding names (like WacDondals, BorgerQueen, Ohio Fried Chicken). Same would be preferred for manga/anime names since it is sort of a parallel universe (so stuff like Wanpies, Fairy Bale, Jokemon, incl. That One Isekai Anime With A Title So Long That You Forgot What The Premise Was Long Before You Got To Reading This Part Of The Title)
-Don't join just because you like Japan. You might ruin it. Join if the plot interests you, not just because of the location.
-Any characters that try to stretch the rules of what is allowed will be instantly rejected. For example, if you make a fantasy character or some big idol, they will be rejected. Most popular can be for example a cosplayer or underground idol with less than 1000 followers on social media.

 

[TanteRegenbogen]

Aoi Yamamori

Aoi hasn't had an easy first two thirds of his life. He always felt different from the rest of his family and it would kind of pull his down when his father pushed standards onto him. "Boys excel at sports." "Why don't you have a girlfriend yet? You gotta be a man." "My boy is going to be a CEO or a famous doctor isn't he?" His father seemed to push his ideals, his expectations and his dreams onto Aoi. But it made Aoi more resentful. He wanted to live his life his way. He didn't care if he got a girlfriend or boyfriend.

A boyfriend, huh? His father would never accept that. His father would scold him for getting to close to guys. "You aren't a queer, are you? Try to get close to a girl." His father would say.

In secret, Aoi would buy feminine clothes and wear them privately in his room. Later, he would change after school or in a private location and spend the afternoon as his female persona, Midori. It was not like he wanted to be a girl. He just wanted to be a girl sometimes. There would be days where he was perfectly fine presenting as male. He managed to keep the act up until uni when his parents spotted him in his female persona for the first time however not recognizing him at first.

"My son has that very same bag with that keychain attached to it. Could he have finally gotten a girlfriend?" His father said. Midori tried to play dumb: "I'm sorry. Who are you talking about?" "Aoi Yamamori. He's in uni and should be the same age as you." Her father said. Midori: "I thought this may just be a coincidence."

However later that week, while visiting his parents, the truth came out. When Aoi and his father came face to face, his father said excitedly: "You have a girlfriend, don't you? Atta boy." Aoi wore a black turtleneck at the time that had extra long sleeves so he could conceal his painted fingernails that he forgot to turn back to normal. As he reached for a glass of water, inadvertently revealing his colorfully painted nails, Aoi said: "I don't have a girlfriend. What makes you think that?"

As Aoi's father saw the nails and heard Aoi decline, things added up for him. Angrily, the father stood up and shouted: "That girl! That was you! What is wrong with you?! He's a queer after all!" The years of resentment for his father boiled up in Aoi: "Sit down, old man and don't piss yourself. I live my life how I want and it is not your place to decide!" Just then, his father punched him in the face: "You don't talk to me like that, you heard." That was it for Aoi. After holding his cheek for a moment, he punched back knocking his father to the ground.

"Now listen here! You push all your standards and expectations on me and are bugged by my choices and how I want to live my life. I have to constantly hear your whining about how others live their lives. But I have had enough, you are so concerned with my masculinity. Well you know what? Even when looking like a girl, I still am far more a man than you'll ever be. You are just a whiny old fart who tried to push his own dreams onto his son because he failed at his own! It's over. You aren't my father any longer. I disown you! Mom can come visit, but without you! If I ever see you approach me, you will be in for a time of hell!" Aoi yelled at his father. His father lay the entire time on the ground in shock.

After his outburst, Aoi left the house in a storm, slamming the door on his way out. He didn't need his father's support. It was not like he was much support to begin with. But eventually on his way home, Aoi burst out in tears. Not because he was angry, but because he couldn't have a loving supportive father.

That was nearly 10 years ago.

Present day...

It was a chilly spring morning and Aoi had to go to work. It meant no dressing up. But that still didn't mean he didn't have anything comfortable to wear. After washing up, Aoi put on black skinny jeans, thick socks, a black long sleeved shirt and a thick black turtleneck sweater. The sweater had purple accents on the bottom and on the sleeves and was knit. It was just long enough to not be mistaken for a dress, reaching his thighs and covering his behind. He liked such sweaters as they were soft and comfortable. Aoi put on a grey long knit coat and made his way over to the mirror where he put on some makeup because he though his skin looked a little splotchy. Foundation, concealer, a thin bronze metallic eyeliner and mascara would be light enough so that most people wouldn't notice that Aoi had makeup on.

Once he was ready, Aoi put on his shoes and headed out to work. But first he stopped by a café and bought a coffee and a cake donut. He went down the street and saw some clothes he liked in a window. They were feminine clothes. He thought that women had such a larger selection of clothes why often men's clothes weren't great. Only issue was that skirts often didn't come with pockets which forced him to either use a purse or put on a jacket or coat with pockets when going out as Midori.

Anyways, he soon made it to work and went to the staff lounge in the back where he would switch shirts to his work uniform. It was a blue and black button down shirt. As assistant manager at the convenience store, he spent most time in the back doing bookkeeping or checking employee schedules. Honestly, as much work and responsibility he got, he assumed he might get the manager position soon.

Sometime, one of the two employees on site had their lunch break to which Aoi temporarily took over for her. A couple customers came and went but nothing big happened so far. It was mostly a waiting game right now.

 

[Rcticwolf]

Sasha awoke with a groan “another sore night of training” she mumbled to herself as she sat up with a stretch before getting up fully and walking into the kitchen.

“Let’s see, what’s on the schedule today?” She asked herself as she set her coffee maker to brew a fresh cup and checking her phone. “Hmmm… seems Asami needs a little help at the café again, well alright, at least I don’t have anything to do until this afternoon” she put her phone down and opened her fridge, grabbing a few things to make for breakfast.

After breakfast and her coffee she grabs her bag, keys, phone, and a bottle of water. She closes up her apartment and begins walking towards Asami’s maid café enjoying the stroll.

“Sasha! You made it! Thanks for coming, one of my girls called out today and I need some extra help!” A blonde girl shouted as Sasha walked into the café. “Well I’m here Asami” Sasha stated before walking into the bathroom to change into the maid outfit Asami kept just for her, which was a tad more revealing then the rest of the girls.



“Looking gorgeous and beautiful as ever Sasha!” Asami beamed. “Are you ever going to get me a proper uniform?” Sasha asked. “Not at all sweetie, you look too good, and besides you know this works as a good distraction for the boys, you might even get a boyfriend finally” she smiled. Sasha just rolled her eyes and began helping the other girls with opening the café. An hour or so passed and several customers, Sasha was watching the other girls and customers making sure everything stayed normal.

A few hours later the real reason Asami asked Sasha to help had arrived, a couple of early 20’s men came in and started harassing the girls. One even tried to reach for one’s breast before Sasha stepped in and grabbed his wrist, twisting it painfully. “Sir, I assume you can read the sign, which clearly states that customers are to not touch the girls without permission” she stated “now sit down and be a good boy and we will get you your order”

The man was quietly shouting ‘ow’ under his breath as he took his seat, followed very shortly by his buddies. Soon Sasha went on break and Asami asked her to go to the convenience store down the block to pick up an order of milk for the café. Sasha sighed and agreed and went to the convenience store still wearing her maid uniform as Asami insisted.

She entered the store and went straight for the counter, not fully paying attention. “Excuse me, I here to pick up an order for Asami Yukekaxe” she stated as she was trying to retrieve the reciept for the order from the only place she could’ve stored it.

 

[Ginko The Mushishi]

Kenzo Takamura

Konbini Shopping!

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Konbini

The morning was coming fast, and Kenzo had to make the most of it. He remembered that poor woman's face from the club, whom he had yet to meet in general. Her stares of unfathomable sorrow when Kenzo first handed out the multitude of Bento Boxes to everyone present at the club, except for her. Kenzo himself felt such shame, not realizing there would be a plus one at the Club. Often, Kenzo portions out each bento for every member. Carefully selecting the perfect amount for each individual. Amazingly enough, Kenzo takes into consideration all the members likes and dislikes when it comes to food. A tiny notebook in hand to refer to whenever he has forgotten that particular person's interests.

"Aiieee--yaaeee---yaahh.." Kenzo's yawn forces itself out of his throat. It was a little chilly this morning, and Kenzo opted to wear an overcoat atop his college attire. His black shoes clacked against the pavement. A knitted scarf was lazily strangled around his thick neck. Entering the Konbini, he offered a greeting to the man that was stationed at the register. Quickly, Kenzo snatched two baskets from the counter and began to scan through the aisles. Picking out ingredients of all kinds. His two baskets were filled to the brim; vegetables, fruits, meats, seasonings, all kinds!

He did not know the young lady present at the club the last time he was there, nor was he able to lock down any likes and dislikes for food. So, Kenzo thought he would treat her to an extra special bento box! Fruit Sandwiches. Hand-made Mochi, and perhaps some taiyaki to go with it. Something fresh, invigorating, and special for someone he had yet to properly meet. By the time he arrived to the register, the two baskets weighed a ton each. When he placed the two baskets down they clunked against the counter. "So sorry for this, you see I'm making a lot of food today.." Kenzo offered an apology to the man at the register, with a soft chuckle escaping his mouth, he shamefully scratched the back of his head. He might have splurged just a little bit this time around, but he could afford it. Just means he would have to entertain the drunks some more tonight to get some extra tips, and hopefully make the money back.

By the time he had finished paying for the rather ginourmous amounts of food he peered over to see Sasha. A member of the club he often went to. "Oi, Sasha!" He waved happily. "I see you're working today. I'm heading off to college after I store this food in my fridge. Hopefully I'll see you at the club later this evening? I've got a bento with your name on it!" He smiled and pointed at Sasha, with a wink as well. One could consider it quite cringe, or "animated" of him to do. Well, Otaku's are indeed otakus. Can't blame them for being eccentric. While he would have loved to stay and chat, he needed to run home, put the groceries away and then run to college. Swiftly Kenzo left, but not before pulling out his phone along the way to his apartment. He sighed, checking in on one of the streamers he watches frequently. "Offline 8 hours ago...I knew I should have stayed up a little bit, ah well I'll catch them next time....Ahh look at the time! I gotta go go go!" He said, zooming out of his apartment and back to the streets, eventually making his way to college just in time for classes.
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[TanteRegenbogen]

After some time, Aoi noticed a familiar face and another enter at pretty much the same time. As much as he wanted to personally greet them, they were unaware of his male persona. So he greeted them like normal customers: "Welcome to Mini Q. If you need assistance, just ask." He gave them a smile that paired with the makeup gave an almost effeminate allure. Some may have thought that without glasses and with the right hair he could be at least a host at a host club, if not even a small time pop star. But when presenting male, Aoi preferred his slightly attractive yet nerdy appearance.

He was however acheing to get off work, because he really wanted to be Midori today. Then that one guy from the club, Kenzo came over. Aoi would slightly blush before pulling himself together. Kenzo made him feel something, especially as Midori. But then again, she wasn't that noticeable to him, Aoi thought. Kenzo even didn't make a bento for Midori. Aoi/Midori felt he was just some girl from club maybe. But she wanted to get close to him. Maybe if Midori would get more into conversations with Kenzo, she'd be more popular with him.

As Kenzo approached the counter, Aoi let out a "H... hey." forgetting partially that they were strangers in these circumstances. Kenzo apologized for the amount of groceries he is getting. Aoi gave an awkward laugh and said: "That's okay." (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

Kenzo then called out to Sasha, another club member. Aoi remembered, Sasha worked at the maid café. Though it was the maid café where Midori sometimes helped out, Midori and Sasha would always miss each other as they usually worked different times. Midori would usually help out of Friday's evenings or on Saturdays when regular employees were out in their free time. And there would be a handful of customers who'd come for Midori, especially her no bullshit attitude towards customers. She wasn't necessarily a tsundere type as a maid, but would tell off customers who wouldn't behave and some seem to like it. Anyways, she didn't really talk much to Sasha either, else than occasional interest related topics.

Soon Kenzo left the konbini and Sasha came to the counter asking for an order for somebody eventually pulling out the receipt. Aoi took the receipt and went to retrieve the milk. Eventually, he came back out to the counter to give the girl the milk. "Here you go, ma'am. Is there anything else I can help you with?" He said.

 

[Rcticwolf]

Sasha turned and looked at Kenzo “oh hey there Kenzo, what brings you here?… oh making your bento boxes again huh, yeah I guess I’ll see you at the club” she stated and waved back at him and watching him speed out of the store. She then turned back to Aoi and grabbed the order of milk. “no thanks I think that’s everything she ordered, have a good day” she stated and turned to start leaving and headed back to the cafe to drop off the order and get ready for her next shift.

Sasha returned to her normal clothes before leaving the maid cafe and returning home to grab her kendo gear for her job as an instructor for a group of kids at Kenzo’s collage.

 

[Ginko The Mushishi]

Kenzo Takamura

On The Move

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College---Maid Cafe

By the time that Kenzo finished his classes, Kenzo was itching for some fitness. Spending a good amount of time in the fitness room, Kenzo finally left by the time Sasha was finishing her Kendo Class. "Sasha! Nice to see you again. I'll be sure to come to the next Class, with my schedule you know how it is. How was training today?" Kenzo walked in line with Sasha as she exited the class.

"I'm planning to hit up the Maid Cafe before I get home and do the Bentos for this evening. Want to join me? I'll treat you!" Kenzo smiled as he continued to walk. "I've been hungry since I finished my routine, and that means sugar and calories baby!" His excitement was contagious, as he hurried his way towards the Maid Cafe. On his way in, Kenzo spent no time in ordering a large strawberries and cream frappe with extra whipped cream and strawberry drizzle on top. His hands rubbed together quite mischeviously as he waited for his sugar overload.
"Want anything Sasha? It's my treat. I'm gonna need the energy for making all the bentos. I sure hope that girl comes back.." He said as he rubbed his chin. Wondering if he'd see her there.

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[Rcticwolf]

Kenzo Takamura

On The Move

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College---Maid Cafe

By the time that Kenzo finished his classes, Kenzo was itching for some fitness. Spending a good amount of time in the fitness room, Kenzo finally left by the time Sasha was finishing her Kendo Class. "Sasha! Nice to see you again. I'll be sure to come to the next Class, with my schedule you know how it is. How was training today?" Kenzo walked in line with Sasha as she exited the class.

"I'm planning to hit up the Maid Cafe before I get home and do the Bentos for this evening. Want to join me? I'll treat you!" Kenzo smiled as he continued to walk. "I've been hungry since I finished my routine, and that means sugar and calories baby!" His excitement was contagious, as he hurried his way towards the Maid Cafe. On his way in, Kenzo spent no time in ordering a large strawberries and cream frappe with extra whipped cream and strawberry drizzle on top. His hands rubbed together quite mischeviously as he waited for his sugar overload.
"Want anything Sasha? It's my treat. I'm gonna need the energy for making all the bentos. I sure hope that girl comes back.." He said as he rubbed his chin. Wondering if he'd see her there.

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Sasha looked at Kenzo as she was walking. “oh hey Kenzo, class was fine, a few kids are still struggling but they are coming along, but you are missing quite a bit, I’ll have to be more strict with you next time. And I do understand how schedules can be, perhaps you should reorganize it a bit?” she suggested which was a bit ironic as she had little time to herself, what with working at the cafe and as an instructor, then adding her attempts to be a streamer on top of that.

Sasha chuckled “you know, a drink does sound nice, I’ll take you up on that offer” she smiled and headed to the cafe with him, they soon walked in as the shop was slow as it was later. “ah, welcome back Sasha, what brings you back?” Asami asked. “well Kenzo here offered to buy me a drink and I thought I’d accept his offer” Asami chuckled “well that’s nice of him, too bad he doesn’t know that you could get free drinks Sasha, after all you are my best friend and this is my cafe” she giggled “but anyways, since it’s close to closing time I’ll be your server this time, so what can I get you master and mistress?” she asked with another giggle as she looked directly at Kenzo.

Sasha smiled “well Asami, I’ll just have a cup of tea milk, thank you”

 

[TanteRegenbogen]

After Sasha had left, Aoi's coworker came back from her break. He disappeared back into the back office to work out work schedules and do some bookkeeping. Before he knew it, his shift was over. He took off his uniform shirt and put on his turtleneck before politely saying goodbye to his coworkers and wishing them a good and productive shift.

He quickly made his way home and laid out clothes to wear as Midori. After undressing, he made his way to the bathroom to remove his makeup, shave away any stubble and then get into the shower to get cleaned as he smelled slightly of sweat once he got home. Once out of the shower, Midori felt like a new person and made her way to get dried and get dressed. She put on black lacy underwear and a black lacy bra with pads in it. Then warm black leggings, a long black skirt, a black minidress length tank top, her black choker, a long frilly white button up blouse and thick grey knit socks.

After getting dressed, she would do her makeup and take care of her hair. Sometimes her normal hair was voluminous and long enough. Sometimes she would wear a wig though. Even in male appearance, her hair was quite long for the average Japanese guy to which she'd often tie it up so she'd look more presentable at work.

Eventually Midori was done with makeup and hair and she put on a long, dark grey, knitted turtleneck sweater on and a knee length knit cardigan jacket. After putting on boots and grabbing her bag, she went out the door.

On her way, there was a group of guys who noticed her. "Hey babe. You wanna have a good time?" One of the guys said to her. Midori tried to ignore them, but one of them grabbed her hand. "Come on. Don't gimme the cold shoulder." The man said. She replied in her feminine voice: "This is your only warning. Let go of me or you will regret it." The man chuckled: "Then what. Are you going to..." In that moment, Midori threw the man over her shoulder on his back and stepped on his crotch. "I told you that you will regret it, you filthy scum." Midori said in a thuggish female voice. The other two men began to back away. She crouched over the man on the ground and commanded: "Get up. Get the fuck up! I want to you kowtow and apologize. If you don't I will report you to the police for sexual harassment." The man got up in pain and immediately got on all fours and apologize: "I'm sorry. Please forgive me!"

Midori stood up and said: "Go. Get out of my sight." The men hurried away. Midori then said to herself: "Kami, the audacity of the people here. Hopefully I don't run into more scum at the café."

She went over to the maid café to check the schedule and see if they needed her help this weekend. Once she entered the establishment, she froze as she came eye to eye with Kenzo and Sasha. "H...hi. W...what are you doing here?" Midori stammered to Kenzo and Sasha.

 

[Ginko The Mushishi]

Kenzo Takamura

Maid Cafe

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Maid Cafe

By the time Midori entered the Cafe, Kenzo was already sipping down on his sugar overload. His body turned at the sound of a familiar voice...Midori!?

Kenzo choked on his drink, whipped cream and strawberry sauce rubbed into his lips and cheeks. "O-Oh! It's--" Kenzo continued to cough, now trying to hide it with his arm pressed to his mouth. "It's you! Midori right?? You're from the Club!" Kenzo smiled, trying to wipe off the excess from his face. "I didn't know you came here. I guess it is pretty popular so..Oh yeah! I was grabbing a drink for Sasha! She's a good friend of mine. We go way back." He looked proudly at Sasha while she ordered her tea milk. "You get free drinks?! What do I have to do to get that cool little bonus?"

Kenzo was interested, but didn't mind so much if he HAD to pay. He was a good sport after all. He then realized that it would be rather disrespectful of him if he didn't offer Midori a drink as well. "OH! Uhm, Midori! Would you like a drink as well? I'll buy it. I'll probably work extra hard for tips tonight, but that's all well and fine with me. Please, get something! Anything you want it is on me." He smiled at Midori as he winked again.


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[Rcticwolf]

TanteRegenbogen Ginko The Mushishi

Asami giggled “oh? Is this your girlfriend Kenzo? I thought you were on a date with my dear Sasha, I was about to praise her for snagging such a catch like you” she grinned, knowing full well what she was starting.

Sasha nearly chocked on her tea milk, struggling to breathe “Asami?!” was all she could get out as she tried to keep the tea milk from getting to her lungs. “that’s not funny Asami! You know my life is too busy for such things, I don’t have time to look for a boyfriend” she replied “oh come now Sasha… he’s a good looking man, I can just imagine you both together, visiting my cafe with a new bundle of joy in your arms, oh it would be just precious to see” she continued to tease, noting Sasha’s slowly developing blush.

Asami then looked at Kenzo and saw he was distracted by Midori at the door “how rude of you to just barge in on their date Midori, I should have some words with your brother about this” she smiled playfully knowing full well she was teasing her too.

Sasha, finally getting her breathing under control looked at Asami with an angered expression. “Asami, I can see what your trying to do here, and frankly it is tethering disappointing, I expected more from you, quit trying to rile the poor girl up” she stated as she finished her drink “oh come on Sasha you know I’m just trying to have a little fun with my employees, you know how boring it is here without my two best girls” she grinned playfully

 

[TanteRegenbogen]

Upon seeing Kenzo, Midori shyly shifted her gaze awaze from him. "Uhm... Hello." She said softly. Kenzo voiced his surprise to see Midori at the café and asked what she was doing there. "I... well... uhm." Midori stammered unsure if she should tell Kenzo about her helping out at the café. Then Kenzo offered to buy her a drink. Midori started blushing and said: "Y... you don't have to." It felt weird to Midori. She usually didn't feel this towards most guys but Kenzo was somewhat attractive and polite. She honestly found his person adorable, which is why she was so sad when he forgot to make her a bento.

She finally relented: "Okay. If you are buying... I will have a milktea."

When Asami teased Kenzo about Midori being a possible girlfriend, Midori blushed even more, but then talk about Kenzo dating Sasha, made Midori feel a little disappointment. But then hopes sparked up again when Sasha said she didn't have time to look for a boyfriend. Midori then thought, why did it affect her so much? Did she really have these feelings for Kenzo? But she was unsure if Kenzo would even talk to her if he knew that Midori was actually a guy who liked to present female. She felt a little conflicted at the moment and tried to bring her mind off of it by asking for the schedule: "Uhm... Can I see the schedule? I just want to know if you need help."

 

[Rcticwolf]

Upon seeing Kenzo, Midori shyly shifted her gaze awaze from him. "Uhm... Hello." She said softly. Kenzo voiced his surprise to see Midori at the café and asked what she was doing there. "I... well... uhm." Midori stammered unsure if she should tell Kenzo about her helping out at the café. Then Kenzo offered to buy her a drink. Midori started blushing and said: "Y... you don't have to." It felt weird to Midori. She usually didn't feel this towards most guys but Kenzo was somewhat attractive and polite. She honestly found his person adorable, which is why she was so sad when he forgot to make her a bento.

She finally relented: "Okay. If you are buying... I will have a milktea."

When Asami teased Kenzo about Midori being a possible girlfriend, Midori blushed even more, but then talk about Kenzo dating Sasha, made Midori feel a little disappointment. But then hopes sparked up again when Sasha said she didn't have time to look for a boyfriend. Midori then thought, why did it affect her so much? Did she really have these feelings for Kenzo? But she was unsure if Kenzo would even talk to her if he knew that Midori was actually a guy who liked to present female. She felt a little conflicted at the moment and tried to bring her mind off of it by asking for the schedule: "Uhm... Can I see the schedule? I just want to know if you need help."

Ginko The Mushishi

Asami chuckled “no need to worry Midori, your still scheduled for the weekend, I don’t need any help until then, but if you like I can give you a call if one of the girls call out” she smiled

Sasha chuckled before looking at the time on her phone “oh shit… I’m running late, sorry Asami, I’m gonna have to cut our time short, I’ll see you later” she stated as she got up and grabbed her bag before heading to the door, she turned back and looked at Kenzo. “see you later Kenzo, don’t forget practice on Sunday” she stated and hurried home after patting Midori on the head with a smile.

Sasha got home and put her things down and went to her room, grabbed her fox mask and sat down at her computer and turned on her camera and everything. “hello my friends sorry I’m late, but your goddess Inari has returned for another exhilarating mission for Super Earth!” Sasha laughed as she began playing helldivers 2.

Coincidentally Kenzo would get a notification that his streamer had started streaming.

 

[Ginko The Mushishi]

Kenzo Takamura

Maid Cafe

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Maid Cafe

"A bundle of joy?" Kenzo could only picture a new, shiny, gold trophy in Sasha's arms. Especially after winning the annual Kendo Tournament. He shook his head "Sasha will easily win the trophy without me. She's got the strength and the skill!" He laughed. Kenzo didn't really understand what Asami meant. "Uh...Girlfriend? Date?" His mind tried to compute with the knowledge, but it just didn't seem to add up in his head. "No, I'm just buying drinks. Nobody likes me like that." He waves his hand away with a laugh.

Sasha had to leave, she seemed to be running late. Which is often what Kenzo goes through. With a wave he smiled "Bye Sasha! Don't worry I'll be there Sunday, that's a promise!" Watching as she left, he then turned to face Midori. "Milktea? You got it!" Quickly shelling out the money needed for the milktea, it would be no time at all until he was handing it down to Midori. "I hope you're going to be at the club this evening!" He smiled, sipping down his sugar overload.

Like clockwork, his phone dinged with the notification. The streamer! He looked at it and frowned. Oh man...Am I going to be able to watch at all?! Well I could put it on as background for cooking the bentos.. Kenzo was absorbed in thought. He looked down at Midori. "I've gotta go! I hope I see you at the club tonight okay?" He waved Midori off as he rushed out the door to get home.

Upon arrival, Kenzo Takamura would don his apron and sharpen his cooking knife.
Like a ritual, he would then tie a bandana around his forehead as he prepared for the cooking of a lifetime once more. "Recipe book, guide my hand tonight! Let me create delicious bentos!" He clapped his hands together, put on the stream on his laptop, and went to town on all the ingredients he had bought at the Konbini.


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[TanteRegenbogen]

Sasha soon had to leave in a hurry, but not before patting Midori on the head. Midori felt awkward about that. Kenzo gave Midori the milktea she wanted and voiced that he hoped to see her at the club this evening. Midori blushed a little and thought it was cute and was a little relieved that Kenzo kept her in mind after all. After a couple sips of his drink, even Kenzo had to leave in a hurry. Midori waved goodbye. She was alone again with the employees of the maid café. Soon she left the café.

She stopped by the games arcade to play Ship Girls and some fighting games before going to the konbini Aoi worked at to get a warm meal. As she chose a pizza bun at the front counter, the cashier couldn't help but ask: "You look familiar. You look like you could be the sister or the cousin of my manager. Or am I mistaken?" Midori was a little on edge before being relieved that she wasn't recognized. She then answered: "Yes. Aoi's related to me. Though we don't see each other often." The cashier then smiled and said: "He is pretty diligent, yet a pleasant fellow. My previous boss was a pain." Midori smiled at the compliment.

After paying for her meal, Midori went to a park bench to eat her pizza bun before heading over to the club. At the club, it seemed she was the first today. So she went into a back room and got changed into a schoolgirl cosplay with a black sailor fuku with a white collar and a yellow tie. She already wore the black choker and the black thigh highs that complimented the outfit. And hair extensions allowed her to wear double braids.

She then grabbed a book, sat down and crossed her legs.

 

[Rcticwolf]

Sasha soon had to leave in a hurry, but not before patting Midori on the head. Midori felt awkward about that. Kenzo gave Midori the milktea she wanted and voiced that he hoped to see her at the club this evening. Midori blushed a little and thought it was cute and was a little relieved that Kenzo kept her in mind after all. After a couple sips of his drink, even Kenzo had to leave in a hurry. Midori waved goodbye. She was alone again with the employees of the maid café. Soon she left the café.

She stopped by the games arcade to play Ship Girls and some fighting games before going to the konbini Aoi worked at to get a warm meal. As she chose a pizza bun at the front counter, the cashier couldn't help but ask: "You look familiar. You look like you could be the sister or the cousin of my manager. Or am I mistaken?" Midori was a little on edge before being relieved that she wasn't recognized. She then answered: "Yes. Aoi's related to me. Though we don't see each other often." The cashier then smiled and said: "He is pretty diligent, yet a pleasant fellow. My previous boss was a pain." Midori smiled at the compliment.

After paying for her meal, Midori went to a park bench to eat her pizza bun before heading over to the club. At the club, it seemed she was the first today. So she went into a back room and got changed into a schoolgirl cosplay with a black sailor fuku with a white collar and a yellow tie. She already wore the black choker and the black thigh highs that complimented the outfit. And hair extensions allowed her to wear double braids.

She then grabbed a book, sat down and crossed her legs.

After an hour or so Sasha came into the club room. “sorry I’m late, you know how online gaming goes, can’t pause or save, you gotta stick it out until the mission is done” she chuckled as she set her bag down and sat across from Midori. “so Midori, how come your brother never comes to these club meetings, isn’t he a big anime fan like you?” she asked curiously

 

[Ginko The Mushishi]

Kenzo Takamura

Club!

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Club

Kenzo had finally prepped all the bentos. Goddess Inari had finished her stream, and Kenzo decided to donate 10 dollars to her stream. He always tried his best to keep his favorite streamer in good spirits and show his support for the content she does!

"Alright" Kenzo said as he psyched himself up. Wrapping all of the bentos inside of a cloth bag to secure the goods nice and tight. "We're off!" Kenzo sped out the door, down the hall, practically jumped off the stairs, and landed gracefully on the pavement. That didn't stop the raging bull of a man Kenzo was, as his sneakers were bursting in flames while he soared down the street. (not literally). In no time at all, Kenzo would make his way to the club and enter the hangout in a blaze of gloriousness. His entrance marked the feasting of the bentos for all the club members!

"OI~! I'm here everyone!" Kenzo announced, as he rushes to Sasha's side. Picking out a bento box with a cutesy, heart-dotted bento box and handing it off to her. "The usual, just for you Sasha!" He said, before he began to distribute the bentos to the other members. Finally, the last bento box was left...walking towards Midori, he offered it to her in a sleek, black box. Quite regal and stylish. "This is for you! I made it specifically because I haven't met you before the last Club Meeting. This is my way of apologizing to you Midori! I hope to get to know you better, so I can create a bento that is truly perfect for you!"


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As Sasha came into the club room, Midori said: "Hi Sasha." Sasha asked why Midori's 'brother' Aoi didn't come to the club. Midori answer with a slight nervousness: "Well Aoi works a lot and while he likes manga, I am not sure if he's the kind for a club. He's rather go to karaoke with friends or space out on the couch. Say, with your gaming did you get any donations? Or do you not have that many subscribers yet? It was you who did streaming right? Or am I confusing you with someone else?"

Then Kenzo came in and greeted everyone. He handed everyone bentos and when it felt like he forgot her again, Kenzo came up to Midori and gave her a bento and apologized for last time. "Th...thank you!" Midori said as she blushed and was happy at the same time. "By the way, Kenzo. How do you like my cosplay?" Midori said before doing a little twirl. However to her dismay, just in that moment, someone came in and the draft lifted her skirt up a little too high. Right where Kenzo could see it. Midori quickly pushed her skirt down and made the cutest little "Kyah." ever. "D... did you see?" Midori said in embarassment hoping that Kenzo didn't see the striped panties and a possible bulge that could identify her as actually a crossdressing male or a femboy. Maybe he didn't notice it and only saw the panties. Anyways, Midori quickly sat down. She knew she should have worn spats or leggings underneath today.


Midori's cosplay

 

[Rcticwolf]

TanteRegenbogen Ginko The Mushishi

Sasha chuckled at Midori ”Well I had a little bit, but I’m still relatively new to the scene so I only have a few thousand subscribers, but I’m getting there. You know you should have worn some leggings or spats today, who knows when another gust of wind would come through again.” She suggested

”But I think he should join us at some point, he’d probably have fun, but anyways maybe you should join me at the shrine some time for a dip in the hot springs, It’s very relaxing.” She added with a smile before opening up the bento and sampling what Kenzo had made. ”Thank you Kenzo”

 

[Ginko The Mushishi]

Kenzo Takamura

Club!

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Club

"HNGK!!" Kenzo's pale complexion quickly turned strawberry red as he caught a glimpse of Midori's panties. It was not on purpose of course! Just bad timing! In the wrong place at the wrong time! Surely Midori would understand right!? Kenzo had to smack his hand over his nose to keep the nosebleed from becoming noticable. "I-I'M SORRY!" He yelped out to Midori, shaking his free hand at her in hopes of diffusing the situation. "IT WAS AN ACCIDENT! I-I PROMISE I DIDN'T MEAN TO LOOOK!"

Kenzo turned to Sasha for help, or at least for some form of comfort. "Y-You believe me right Sasha!? I wouldn't do that to anyone! I'm not a pervert!"

The tiny devil on Kenzo's shoulder laughed at his blatant lie. "You're a total perv! ADMIT IT! ADMIT IT! AHAAHAHA~!"
The tiny angel on the other hand, fought for Kenzo's innocence. "Lies! Kenzo is a respectful man! He could never be a perv!"

Kenzo quickly wiped away the nosebleed with a tissue, trying to be discreet with it.


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[TanteRegenbogen]

Midori could tell from the nosebleed that Kenzo tried to hide that he saw it. But she wasn't the type to panic and slap him though. Rather she was blushing the whole time. Midori then said: "It was an accident, but since you saw, you better make it up to me." Blushing even harder, Midori said: "Take me on a date if you are sorry."

When Sasha had giggled at the incident, Midori said with a pouty face: "What are the chances something like that would happen. It is not like we were outside."

Midori opened the bento box Kenzo had given her and ate some of the food. It was delicious. "Th... thank you. The food is delicious." Midori said while avoid eye contact with Kenzo. She clearly felt something for Kenzo. She just couldn't pinpoint why. But she was unsure if it would even work out. Especially when it came to Midori's secret, she was unsure of Kenzo was okay with it.

 

[Rcticwolf]

Sasha just watched the twos interaction, the uncontrollable desire to tease them about it taking the drivers seat.

“Now Kenzo, you do know what this means right? You’ll have to be faithful to her and be the best husband you can. As only a woman’s husband can look upon her sensitive area without consequences”

Sasha smiled as she teased them and seeing the fluster on both of them, saw that the teasing was working

 

[Ginko The Mushishi]

Kenzo Takamura

Club!

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Club

"Wh-WHAT!?! H-HUSBAND?!" Kenzo stammered, hands clapped against his face. "I haven't even been able to afford a home yet! I'm still in an apartment! How could I even imagine getting married at this point?!" Kenzo looks at Sasha. "Why would you torture me so!?" He laughs nervously.

Though even despite the teasing, Kenzo did think of such a potential future in the back of his head, and how he would go about it. Providing for Midori, ensuring Midori was treated the best a wife could be, supporting them through the tough times just as much as the easy ones. Making food together, sharing in each other's interests-- What a life it would be, no?


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From Sasha's words, Midori became just as flustered as Kenzo. "Hu...hu...husband?" She said. When Kenzo then answered that he wasn't ready to get married due to not having a proper home yet, the realization set in that it seemed like marriage for Kenzo was an option as long as he could afford a home. Midori began to blush more. "I... I..." Midori stammered. "Ken... Sasha you idiot! I need to go!!!" She yelled as she stormed out of the building in embarassment.

Midori thought it would be nice to just hang out with Kenzo without Sasha teasing them. But they were pushing too far ahead. Midori only wanted to get a little close to Kenzo, because something in her fluttered when she thought about him.

Soaked in sweat, Midori got back home. She removed her makeup, undressed, showered and changed back into Aoi. Well almost. The pastel blue plush hoodie, plush shorts, a black tattoo choker and the way his hair were gave Aoi more of an appearance between Midori and Aoi or just as an effeminate version of himself. He couldn't get Kenzo out of his head though. He wanted to apologize for storming out. Luckily, he had recently gotten Kenzo's number. Or rather Sasha gave it to Midori.

Aoi wrote to Kenzo:

"Hey, Kenzo. It's me. Midori. I wanted to apologize for storming out earlier. Sasha's teasing can be a bit much. How about we meet up on Saturday? I am available after 11am on Saturday."

Aoi then put down his phone and made his way to bed.


The next morning...

Aoi showed up at work in black skinny jeans, a long black turtleneck sweater and a long light grey coat. It was cold as ever outside. It was in fact a bit too cold for spring to be honest. He went to the back and put on his uniform, then went out to the front to greet his subordinates. One of the girls forgot to bow and seemed to be lost staring at Aoi's face. Aoi cleared his throat. The girl bowed and greeted Aoi. She however kept looking at Aoi.

"Is there something on my face? Or why do you keep staring at me?" Aoi inquired.

The female employee then answered: "Something about you is more attractive today. Were you always like this? I mean maybe you got the right amount of sleep or are on a good day, but with some eyeliner, blush and a dress, you could pass for a decently attractive woman."

Aoi tried to fake being annoyed, but was actually fine with it. "Are you mocking me?" He said. The female employee got a little anxious and replied: "No. No. It was rather a compliment. Some men would go through great lengths to look as androgynous as you look today and at your age."

It was true that Aoi put on some makeup in case Kenzo came in. Wait... He was being Aoi right now. Why did I put on makeup! He thought. A little foundation would have been enough, but I put on a light eyeliner, mascara and all that stuff on! Of course I didn't go for the Midori look, but why do I need to make myself look nice for Kenzo as Aoi?!

A little flustered Aoi said to the employee: "I happened to put on some foundation to cover any blemishes and stuff. Maybe I look better, because my skin looks better than usual."

The female employee then countered: "Your skin is usually not a problem. Actually for a guy, your skin looks better than that of most women and you seem to take care of your hair exceptionally well. Also it looks like you have more on than just foundation. Supervisor, can I ask..."

Aoi was getting nervous. Maybe she was going to ask if Aoi crossdressed or was queer in any way like non-binary or trans to which he probably couldn't answer honestly.

"Is there someone special that you wanted to look nice for? Maybe the boss found a lady he likes." She continued. But then Aoi's blushing betrayed him when she said: "or maybe a guy he likes if he goes that way."

The female employee gave him a gotcha look. The other female employee joined in: "Is he hot? Or rather is he shorter or taller than you."

Blushing, Aoi said: "I don't want to reveal too much, but I will say that he is probably unaware of my feelings and he barely knows me. He is a customer however." In a cute change of demeanor, Aoi said: "Now... g-get back to work."

For the next few hours, every time Aoi was out of the back office to stock some shelves or do something up front, everytime a good looking male customer came in, the employees would make gestures inquiring if it was Aoi's crush to which Aoi would turn away.

 

[Rcticwolf]

From Sasha's words, Midori became just as flustered as Kenzo. "Hu...hu...husband?" She said. When Kenzo then answered that he wasn't ready to get married due to not having a proper home yet, the realization set in that it seemed like marriage for Kenzo was an option as long as he could afford a home. Midori began to blush more. "I... I..." Midori stammered. "Ken... Sasha you idiot! I need to go!!!" She yelled as she stormed out of the building in embarassment.

Midori thought it would be nice to just hang out with Kenzo without Sasha teasing them. But they were pushing too far ahead. Midori only wanted to get a little close to Kenzo, because something in her fluttered when she thought about him.

Soaked in sweat, Midori got back home. She removed her makeup, undressed, showered and changed back into Aoi. Well almost. The pastel blue plush hoodie, plush shorts, a black tattoo choker and the way his hair were gave Aoi more of an appearance between Midori and Aoi or just as an effeminate version of himself. He couldn't get Kenzo out of his head though. He wanted to apologize for storming out. Luckily, he had recently gotten Kenzo's number. Or rather Sasha gave it to Midori.

Aoi wrote to Kenzo:

"Hey, Kenzo. It's me. Midori. I wanted to apologize for storming out earlier. Sasha's teasing can be a bit much. How about we meet up on Saturday? I am available after 11am on Saturday."

Aoi then put down his phone and made his way to bed.


The next morning...

Aoi showed up at work in black skinny jeans, a long black turtleneck sweater and a long light grey coat. It was cold as ever outside. It was in fact a bit too cold for spring to be honest. He went to the back and put on his uniform, then went out to the front to greet his subordinates. One of the girls forgot to bow and seemed to be lost staring at Aoi's face. Aoi cleared his throat. The girl bowed and greeted Aoi. She however kept looking at Aoi.

"Is there something on my face? Or why do you keep staring at me?" Aoi inquired.

The female employee then answered: "Something about you is more attractive today. Were you always like this? I mean maybe you got the right amount of sleep or are on a good day, but with some eyeliner, blush and a dress, you could pass for a decently attractive woman."

Aoi tried to fake being annoyed, but was actually fine with it. "Are you mocking me?" He said. The female employee got a little anxious and replied: "No. No. It was rather a compliment. Some men would go through great lengths to look as androgynous as you look today and at your age."

It was true that Aoi put on some makeup in case Kenzo came in. Wait... He was being Aoi right now. Why did I put on makeup! He thought. A little foundation would have been enough, but I put on a light eyeliner, mascara and all that stuff on! Of course I didn't go for the Midori look, but why do I need to make myself look nice for Kenzo as Aoi?!

A little flustered Aoi said to the employee: "I happened to put on some foundation to cover any blemishes and stuff. Maybe I look better, because my skin looks better than usual."

The female employee then countered: "Your skin is usually not a problem. Actually for a guy, your skin looks better than that of most women and you seem to take care of your hair exceptionally well. Also it looks like you have more on than just foundation. Supervisor, can I ask..."

Aoi was getting nervous. Maybe she was going to ask if Aoi crossdressed or was queer in any way like non-binary or trans to which he probably couldn't answer honestly.

"Is there someone special that you wanted to look nice for? Maybe the boss found a lady he likes." She continued. But then Aoi's blushing betrayed him when she said: "or maybe a guy he likes if he goes that way."

The female employee gave him a gotcha look. The other female employee joined in: "Is he hot? Or rather is he shorter or taller than you."

Blushing, Aoi said: "I don't want to reveal too much, but I will say that he is probably unaware of my feelings and he barely knows me. He is a customer however." In a cute change of demeanor, Aoi said: "Now... g-get back to work."

For the next few hours, every time Aoi was out of the back office to stock some shelves or do something up front, everytime a good looking male customer came in, the employees would make gestures inquiring if it was Aoi's crush to which Aoi would turn away.

while Aoi was at work, today was Sasha's day to work at the shrine, she had entered the Sakura shrine and went through all the greetings with the others. "Greetings Miss Sasha, are you our priestess for the day?"

"Yes I am Nagatori, I'm always looking forward to helping you girls." Sasha smiled

"Now Sasha, are you sure you aren't using our shrine to find yourself a man?" Nagatori smirked

Sasha's cheeks turned a bit red "N-no not at all, I just want to help others find love."

the other priestess chuckled "Well you absolutely have the looks for it Sasha, come, let us get you dressed" she stated with a smile before guiding Sasha to where the priestesses stay to get changed.