Chapter 50: Summer Festival

Everyone, except Karii Maki, has changed into their cosplay costumes, ready for the Freestyle Cosplay Competition.

## Features of this Chapter

### Transition Milestones

Karii Maki makes a very convincing bunny girl.

### Relationship Evolution

The four friends, Teruto, Karin, Yui, and Karii, continue to try and help Kaitani to appreciate friendship and to experiece the fun and love that can happen between friends.

### Skills Learned

In spite of 'her' objections, Kaitani became a really good cosplayer, and even won a Judges Choice medal for her cosplay costume and presentation.

### Lessons Learned

Cosplaying and having a good time with your friends is much more fun than how you place at a cosplay competition.

CARNIVAL [SUMMER FESTIVAL]

CHAPTER 50 OF THE MANGA

## Previously

The three friends of the Club sure had fun with the age adjustment app, as they went back to childhood as little girls. Even Dark Lord Kaiserk got into the act as a little girl who was shown love and affection by Yui when 'she' fell on 'her' back and was so surprised. Little Dark Lord even got to experiece a force more powerful than the dark side that 'she' usually envokes, that is, genuine love. But now it is summertime, and time for the outdoor Summer Festival. Yui's family businesses are sponsoring the event, so naturally the three Club members are involved, as cosplayers. Why, even usual acidic and sour Kaitani was invited to come and have some fun !

## Chapter Overview

On the day of the Summer Festival, Yui and the three friends, Karii, Karin, and Teruto, all assemble near the festival's midway . They will be cosplayers. Kaitani, the cross-dressed Akira, was invited to attend and cosplay, although after 'she' arrived, had to be talked into doing so. Yui leads Kaitani to the women's cosplay dressing room, although 'she' becomes fidgety and ansey, and does not pay attention to the cosplay costume 'she' selects. When all are dressed, they meet again on the festival midway, to do a last check of their costumes and presentations. Teruto is wearing a sexy nurse's uniform. Karin is a Miko. Yui has on a tight-fitting China dress, and Karii is a bunny girl. And then there is Kaitani, barely dressed in a skin-showing, bikini style Battle Maiden outfit. After the freestyle cosplay competition is over, Kaitani has the misfortune to run into 'her' older sister, who has been drinking all day long at the festival. Big sis is so pleased to spend time with Kaitani. Kaitani, not so much so. At least, Kaitani won a Judges Choice medal for her revealing bikini-clad Battle Maiden costume.

## This Chapter's Story

Kaitani Zakurow has arrived at the Summer Festival, but 'she' is in a foul, nasty mood. 'She' was to meet up with Karii and Karii's friends, but is quite dissappointed as to the purpose of her coming to the festival. Kaitani thought that it was some important business that had to be settled between 'her' and Karii. However, when Kaitani meets with Karii, Karii explains that there is going to be a friendly Freestyle Cos-play Competition (\*) at the festival, and Karii wanted Kaitani to participate. Just for fun, mind you. Kaitani rebukes Karii, saying that 'she' does not care for events like that, and furthermore, 'her' costume and presence as the Dark Lord is not for show or entertainment ! Kaitani turns to go, but is confronted by Yui. Yui makes an impassioned plea to Kaitani, saying that this festival is sponsored by her family's businesses, as a way to provide for the enjoyment and entertainment of the people of our village. Yui holds hands with Kaitani, and looks soulfully into 'her' eyes with just a hint of romance and attraction. Kaitani's normally cold heart is warmed a bit (Yui did this previously. See Chapter 49), as Kaitani, rather shyly, says 'she' will do this, but only this one time.

With about an hour to go before the start of the cosplay, Karin tells Yui that she is going to change into her costume, and get ready. Yui says that the wardrobe building is that way. Karin heads on out, telling Karii that she will be back soon. Yui takes Kaitani's hand into hers, and begins gently pulling Kaitani along with her. Kaitani begins meekly following, as 'her' mind is elsewhere. Kaitani wants to know why Karii is going somewhere else to change ? (Karii is a trans girl, that's why!) Suddenly, Kaitani protests, shouting out---

"No, no, No, NO, **NO !!!** Let me go ! I will change separately, too ! I can change clothes instantainiously; you already know this, Yui !"

Yui gently coos to Kaitani that the cosplay costumes and outfits are here on the festival grounds in the wardrobe building, and have already been cleaned and packaged for selection by the people who will be wearing and competing in them. So no need to worry or hesitate. Kaitani yelps that is not the problem. Yui gets behind Kaitani, and gently but skillfully begins pushing Kaitani toward the wardrobe building. Teruto soon follows. Karii heads on out to her private changing facility.

The sign on the door says---

WOMEN'S CHANGING ROOM

FOR COSPLAYERS' USE ONLY

Men's room on the opposite side

Inside, the girls and women who are going to cosplay are undressing and beginning to change into their various costumes. Yui is down to only having on her bra and panties. So is Karin. Kaitani is still fully clothed, with 'her' face beet red with embarrassment, and 'her' heart pounding away like a jackhammer (see why at Kaitani's Story). Kaitani grasps 'her' heart with 'her' hand, trying to keep it from exploding out of their chest, as Yui asks 'her' what is wrong ? Kaitani only barks out that it is nothing. Yui compassionately tells Kaitani that if 'she' is sick, Yui will take 'her' to the emergency tent nearby. Kaitani turns 50 shades of red as 'she' sees Teruto undressing. Yui, making pleasant conversation, asks Kaitani which costume is 'she' going to choose ? Kaitani, not thinking about it, grabs the nearest costume package on the table. "THIS ONE !!!", 'she' shouts for all to hear !

Later, outside, Karin, dressed as a Miko (#), and Teruto, dressed in a pink nurses' dress with a very short hemline (#), greet Karii. Karii exclaims that the both of them look very nice, and very lovely ! Teruto tells Karii to hurry and change into her costume, as there is not much time left before the competition will begin. Before she leaves, Karii asks about the other two, namely Yui and Kaitani ? Why, here they come. Yui is dressed in a tight, figure hugging China dress (+), and Kaitani......well.....Kaitani did pick out her own costume, after all ! Kaitani is dressed, or should one say, barely dressed, in a very revealing, very erotic bikini-inspired Battle Maiden's outfit (+) ! Wow ! So much skin is showing ! Yet for some reason, 'she' looks wonderful. However, 'she' tells 'herself', "How did I get hooked into something like this?".

Just before Karii leaves to change into her own costume, she has the four others stand together for a selfie. Karii clicks away on her iphone, as she tells herself that she will obviously be the one cosplayer that is the prettiest, with the most MOE. Karin yells at Karii to get going, already ! While Karii is gone, Karin ponders to Teruto as to what kind of character did Karii choose to portray ? Teruto remarks that she has no idea, but is curious about that, too. The two do not have to wait very long. Suddenly bursting on the scene is Karii, *dressed as a Playboy style Bunny Girl !(%)* Teruto observes how irresistibly cute, but jaw-dropping sexy Karii is as the bunny girl. Kaitani is more cynical, questioning to 'herself' why such a provocative costume is allowed at the festival ? (Kaitani's Battle Maiden bikini costume is supposedly not provoctive?)

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After the Freestyle Cosplay Competiton party and show (\*) is over, most of the various cosplayers decide to stay in their costumes, and mingle among the people enjoying the festival, for the rest of the day. Surprisingly, Kaitani decides to continue wearing her Battle Maiden costume for the rest of the day, too! In fact, the other friends also do the same. Later in the afternoon, Kaitani, as well as the others, are at the food booths area, checking out all the good food and drinks that are available. Unexpectedly, a loud voice breaks forth near Kaitani---

"AAAHHHHHH !!! IS THAT YOU ? IT IS ! IT'S **LITTLE KAITANI-CHAN** ! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE ?"

The voice is from Kaitani's older sister, Sakura Abasa. She decided to attend the Summer Festival before she retuns to her own home some distance away. Sakura has an adult drink in her hand, and it appears that she has been drinking all day long. Kaitani silently tells 'herself', "Geez sis, you had to show up here and now ? That's a real kick in the behind !" Sakura comes up to Kaitani, and romantically puts her arm around Kaitani's shoulder. She loudly whispers to Kaitani, "That sure is an interesting outfit that you have on there ! I'm really glad that I decided to check out the festival on my way home !" Kaitani silently bemoans the fact that "The Royal Troublemaker, big sis" had found 'her'. Big sis next asks what this fancy medal is around your neck ? Kaitani shyly mumbles that 'she' won a Judge's Choice award for her cosplay costume at the competition (Judge's Choice for the Boldest and Most Provocative Battle Maiden's Costume). Sakura bends over to kiss Kaitani for her cosplay effort, in front of everyone, mind you, but Kaitani tries to squirm away. (Karin also won a Judge's Choice award, for Cutest and Most Adorable Costume)

Later, Yui announces to the friends that she felt that the Summer Festival was a big success, and thanks to everyone's efforts, turned out to be a very lively event !

## Chapter Lookback and Commentary

**(\*) Freestyle Cosplay Competition**

A regular cosplay competition is held on a stage, in front of judges and a live audience. The cosplayers show or perform on stage, as the judges score them, and the audience is entertained. A **Freestyle Cosplay Competition** differs from the norm, in that the cosplayers in costume, the unrecognized judges, and the audience all intermingle with one another, like at a cocktail party. The cosplayers do not know who the judges are, as they have the same casual appearance as do people at the party who make up the audience. Everyone intermixes and has pleasant conversations with one another, typical of an ordinary party. Refreshments are typically served to all. The cosplayers only know if they have won a prize or award when a person approaches them near the end of the party, and announces that they were a judge, who is pleased to award them for their cosplay costume and social presentation.

**(#) Pictures of Teruto and Karin**

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**(+) Pictures of Kaitani and Yui**

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**(%) Picture of Karii**

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Kaitani, still dresses as the bikini-clad Battle Maiden, for the rest of the festival, has to follow Big Sis around. However, Big Sis sure likes to drink a lot when she is having fun !

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