I (30), Who Works for a Black Company and Died While Regretting My Gloomy Life, Started Over From High School!

I (30), Who Works for a Black Company and Died While Regretting My Gloomy Life, Started Over From High School! Book Book 1 Release Celebration: The Day Haruka Turned Into

I still think it lacks impact!

During the preparation time for the cultural festival, the classroom was buzzing with activity. Out of the blue, a foolish boy named Akasaki blurted out such a statement.

Huh? Whats with the sudden outburst, Akasaki?

Passing by Akasaki by chance, I returned his abrupt and incomprehensible remark with a slightly exasperated voice.

Hey, Araragi! I think this takoyaki cafe is great as it is, but I feel like it needs something more, you know?

Oh boy, come on, change that habit of making vague requests based on your whims. It reminds me of all those unspecific and fluffy requests I had to deal with during my corporate days.

Like, This design should be more feminine and sparkly, or This function should be convenient and good-looking, without giving any concrete instructions. I swear, dealing with bosses or clients like that made me want to collapse every time.

Oh well, you know We dont have the budget or time to add anything new now, right?

Dont worry about it! Ive prepared something that will add a lot of impact with just a little accent!

Akasaki said as he showed a paper bag he brought with him.

To my surprise, this time he had a specific item in mind, not just one of his usual spur-of-the-moment ideas.

Ta-da! What do you think of this? I heard some other class did a Meow Meow Cafe or something like that before. So I borrowed the props they used from the student council!

With a big smile, Akasaki took out unmistakable cosplay accessories: cat ear headbands, attachable cat tails for clothes, and cat paw gloves, all in fancy designs.

I thought yukatas with cat ears would look super cute! How about having the girls wear these and serve the customers?

Well Hmmm.

It was surprisingly an idea worth considering.

Our class has many cute girls, so it might be effective, and it wouldnt require much time or money, which is a good thing.

Well, it all depends on whether the girls would be okay with wearing such an embarrassing cosplay.

Wow! Are these cat ears? Ive heard of them in light novels, but its my first time seeing them in real life!

Suddenly, Shijouin-san, who had appeared next to me without my notice, picked up the cat ears that Akasaki had spread out on the desk and exclaimed in surprise. It seems that she finds cosplay items that are not part of her daily life quite rare and fascinating, as her eyes sparkled while she gazed at them.

Wow, they are really cat ears! Do they actually exist like this?

Well, it seems that many school festivals have cosplay cafes nowadays. They even sell these kinds of party goods at Don Quijote.

Perhaps Akasakis loud voice attracted attention, as several girls, including Fudehashi and Kazamihara, gathered around, showing curiosity toward the cat-themed items.

So, Niihama-kun, whats with these cat-themed goods?

Oh, Akasaki brought them, and he thinks it would be great to have the girls wear them for serving.

Yeah, thats right! Hey, how about someone try wearing one right now, in their school uniform? I want to prove that itll have great drawing power!

As Akasaki bluntly suggested that the girls wear cat ears, the girls seemed interested. His straightforward mentality was enviable. Although hes undoubtedly a fool, I have to admit that life is often more fun for such people.

Wow In that case, Ill give it a try!

Huh!?

Before I could utter a stupid voice, Shijouin-san had already started putting on the cat set.

She attached the black cat tail to the edge of her skirt, set the black cat ear headband in her lustrous, long hair, and finally, put her fingers through the fluffy black cat paw gloves.

(Ugh Shes cute!)

The black cat set matched Shijouin-sans already beautiful black hair astonishingly well. The somewhat decently-made triangular cat ears swayed cutely, and the cat tail softly swayed in sync with her hip movements.

Shijouin-sans innocent and lively atmosphere perfectly matched the characteristics of a cat, making her simply smile adorable in a crazy way.

Thats good Really good

Is that so? Hehe, I must admit, its a bit embarrassing to be looked at so much.

Overwhelmed by the unexpected cuteness, I struggled to find the right words to express my thoughts.

Looking around, everyone else in the classroom also gazed at Shijouin-san, who had transformed into an adorable cat-eared girl, with awe and admiration. Everyone was captivated by this new charm she exuded just by wearing the cat set.

Ohhhh Thats great! Its fantastic, Shijouin-san! Could you strike a cute cat-like pose for us? And say something like this!

Suddenly, Kazamihara seemed to have triggered some kind of strange switch.

With an excited expression, she blurted out directions like a photographer at a gravure shoot, instructing her in hushed tones.

In my previous life, I had no knowledge of this, but this glasses-wearing girl had a bit of an old mans touch to her.

Huh, you want me to strike a cute cat-like pose and say something? Um, sure, in that case

The cat-eared Shijouin-san cheerfully accepted the request without hesitation And then, for some reason, she bent down on the spot. Huh, wait, what is she doing?

She placed both knees on the classroom floor and leaned her upper body slightly forward.

Then, she raised both hands on each side of her face

Welcome home, Nyanko-sama

In an instant, shock spread throughout the classroom.

Shijouin-san, whispering in the traditional pose of a cat, exuded an indescribably immoral charm Everyone, regardless of gender, blushed and fell silent.

The allure of her enchanting posture, the faint hint of shyness in her gentle smile, and the power behind the word Nyanko were incredibly overwhelming. One could easily become captivated by this scene, awakening to some unusual fetish.

Woahhh

A scene where a cat affectionately begged its master, a sweet and adorable meow.

Moreover, that sound, like that of a real cat, had a somewhat melancholic tinge to it.

The naturally innocent Shijouin-san seemed entirely oblivious to the potentially embarrassing nature of her current posture. Her pure and beaming smile, in stark contrast to the daring pose, further heightened the sense of fascination.

Phew, how was th Huh? Wh-Why is everyone frozen like that?

Shijouin-san asked, puzzled.

But their reactions were only natural.

After witnessing something so maniacal yet masterfully executed, the entire class was left speechless with flushed faces. The high school students innocence was somewhat overwhelmed by the stimulation, and some of them seemed on the verge of opening a different door altogether.

Akasaki. No more cat ears. And Kazamihara-san, Shijouin-san is very straightforward, so please dont make any dangerous requests.

Yeah That was too much, even for something funny

Ugh I apologize. I didnt expect her to go that far

Both of them readily agreed to my words.

Perhaps due to the destructive power of Shijouin-sans cat pose, their reactions were extremely candid.

Uh, I actually thought these cat ears were pretty cute What was wrong with it, Niihama-kun?

Well, what was wrong with it is that cat-eared Shijouin-san was so cute and filled with dangerously charming allure that it proved the potentially dangerous potential of cat ears.

Well, you see It seems like the main focus of the performance might change

Huh?

Seemingly unaware of the fact that she had charmed the entire classroom, Shijouin-san tilted her head cutely while still wearing the cat ears.

Unintentionally, that gesture was extremely cat-like and, once again, incredibly adorable.