Takasaki Chidori/Extra Episode

Who was it that had first said Kohsaka Mayuri and Chidori look alike? Chidori felt that it was probably Erika. Perhaps it was things like their hairstyles or facial features that came off as somewhat similar.

Chidori had met Mayuri for the first time when Hanabishi Rikka came to her to discuss them changing places as prince during the Cinderella play. Chidori’s first impression wasn't that they looked similar but rather a vague feeling like “ah, so this is the person who Shirahane Suoh loves?” Mayuri's dignified and beautiful appearance, along with her face that exuded a strong sense of will-power, were so captivating that Chidori felt like she could lost in her beauty.

“I am Takasaki Chidori. I owe a lot to your amitié, so I've decided to return the favor.”

Kohsaka Mayuri gave a small look of astonishment at first but at last, she gave Chidori a smile.

“Takasaki-san, thank you so much!”

Mayuri was moved to tears as she grasped Chidori’s outstretched hand. The feelings that were transmitted through the warmth of Mayuri’s hands were so strong that Chidori could feel her body heating up from them. Chidori suddenly remembered what one of her old theater Senpai’s had told her before, "a handshake is a heart-to-heart connection, so if you accept a handshake you must take responsibility for it."

The plan for the two of them to switch places was led by the class president Hanabishi Rikka. Chidori thought of the idea as something a romanticist type of girl would think of. More than that though, Chidori felt like Rikka’s intimate devotion to her amitié was just absolutely beautiful that it made even her jealous. They proceeded with the plan discreetly while Chidori, who played the role of the Prince, worked extra hard for Mayuri who couldn’t attend practice. Chidori already had lots of experience in theater so she thought she was the perfect person to coach Mayuri.

“Takasaki-san, you’re truly amazing. I can’t believe you’re able to help me out with special training right after your own practice.”

“Of course I would help you, you’re the amazing one who is putting in all the hard work after all. Well, I’ve only been able to think like this thanks to meeting Erika, Shirahane-san and everyone else since transferring here. Erika and I have had countless arguments, and I’ve clashed with Hanabishi-san a lot but it's thanks to those experiences that I am who I am today. Nowadays, I’m friends with all of my classmates. “

“You really do love your friends and amitié, huh?”

“Of course. That’s why I want to go all out here, I’m going to throw everything at you to make sure this is a success. I won’t show any mercy.”

“Perfect, that’s exactly what I want!”

Chidori and Mayuri both burst out into laughter together. They were both so happy from the very bottom of their hearts to make new friends again. Chidori did exactly as she said she would and the practices increased in intensity. As the practices were nearing the final days, three days before the actual performance to be exact, Chidori had one thing on her mind that she wanted to discuss.

“When we switch positions during the play, instead of following the script exactly like it says, I think you should ad-lib it. Or rather…. What if you said exactly how you feel about Shirahane-san? I think doing it that way would be the best way to convey how you feel from your heart.”

Mayuri was surprised at first, but then she quickly answered with a smile.

“We really are alike. I was actually thinking that would be the best way to do things too. I want to convey how I’m truly feeling. I might be a prince on the outside but I am still me in my heart.”

“It's settled then. I’ll let everyone know. You better practice the dance part to perfection. Messing up wouldn’t fit a prince after all.”

“Takasaki-san, thank you!”

Mayuri hugged Chidori over and over again while expressing her gratitude. Chidori hugged her back while gently stroking her hair. The next day after school, once Suoh had left her seat, Chidori chose this moment to discuss the idea with all of her classmates. While nearly all of her classmates were struck dumb with astonishment, the class president Hanabishi Rikka had a different reaction.

“I want Suoh and Mayuri’s reunion to be the best thing possible. Takasaki-san is very experienced in theater, so if she suggested it and Mayuri chose to do it, then I have full faith that this will be a success! After all, a romantic reunion would be the best thing.”

The entire class was in agreement with her. Seeing such an event unfold before her eyes, Chidori was envious of Suoh and her three person amitié group. It was only Erika and Chidori in her group. Chidori was happy that she could hog Erika all to herself but she thought it would be nice to have another amitié who could help mediate during their fights, share their happiness together and support each other.

While Chidori was imagining a different kind of happiness that a three person amitié group would be like, she prayed that Suoh and Mayuri’s reunion would turn out perfect.