The break time was drawing to a close, and the staff of the male host café began to return one after another.
Everyone's eyes widened when they saw us...
"Kyaaaa! You're all too cool!"
"Amazing! So cool!!"
"You're much cooler than us!"
"I want to be on the lady's side, even if it's just for now..."
"Hey, hey! Can we take pictures?! Just one, okay!"
They were all excited, letting out high-pitched squeals.
Yep, yep. As expected, their inner selves are women, so their reactions are lively.
When women who usually have a delicate and pure aura dress as men, they become instantly dignified and cool.
That contrast is the true charm of cross-dressing girls.
So...
"You suit it especially well!"
"As expected, the owner's child!"
"Your genes are strong!"
"Ah, if only there were cool guys like this in the world..."
"That's exactly why there's demand for cross-dressing girls, isn't there?"
"If a boy with this kind of visual existed in reality, wouldn't we just fall in love...?"
The staff members praised me a lot, but...
It's not cross-dressing, it's just a guy who tidied up his hair and appearance and changed clothes.
Also, as Hoshi-san said, the staff members think I was originally a woman.
No one suspects that I am actually a boy.
As I've thought many times, I don't think a real boy would come to a male host café wanting to work there.
"Your nickname is... 'Rei', right?"
Hoshi-san smiled kindly as she looked at the nameplate on my chest.
At this café, we don't use real names, but nicknames, so I had to think of another name... well, simply because my name is Reito, I chose 'Rei'.
By the way, Kyoko-san is 'Kyo'.
Naoko-chan is 'Nana'.
It's easy to say, and it's cool, so it's nice!
The afternoon session's opening time arrived.
Hoshi-san returned after flipping the sign outside to 'Open'.
"I'm glad we could get reservations for the afternoon session too~"
"It's our 5th anniversary event, so we have to spend money!"
"I'm not coming here because I can't find a boyfriend, I'm just a huge fan of cross-dressing girls~"
"Hmm, there's a certain something you can only get from cross-dressing girls."
The next moment, a lot of women flowed into the café.
""""Welcome back, ladies. Welcome to the Male Host Café Stella.""""
I gave a brilliant greeting in sync with the other staff.
I even struck a cool pose.
The café was quickly filled to capacity.
"Newcomers, are you ready? Since you're here, you'll have to work hard, okay?"
Hoshi-san smiled brightly.
As if encouraged by that smile, the three of us nodded and said, "Yes."
At each table in the café, besides the menu, there was a booklet.
It introduced the staff's photos, nicknames, brief profiles, and their service styles.
In terms of image, it's close to a host club, isn't it?
If you request a staff member you like, they will be in charge of a series of services.
We three, who suddenly started working, were summarized simply on a laminated sheet with something like 'Limited Time Only: Newcomer Slot!'
Even though we're working, the first thing is to get a request from a customer...
"Order received. Hoshi-kun, Akira-kun, Kai-kun, Atsushi-kun, Hikaru-kun, and... one newcomer!"
Each of our names was called.
Hoshi-san, of course... and it seems the newcomer slot was called immediately.
Honestly, I thought it would be later.
Because, I thought most of the customers here would be regulars.
I thought regulars would have their own favorites and only request them.
"If possible, I'd like Rei-kun to go first. Can you do it?"
"Understood. Then I'll be going, you two."
Since she said that, I headed to the table that had requested me.
Table number 7... ah, there it is.
"Nice to meet you. Thank you for requesting me-- Mom?"
At the table was a familiar face.
It was my mother.
I had wondered why I hadn't seen her earlier... was she lining up outside with the other customers?
"Fufu. From now on, Mom is forbidden, Rei-kun? I am here as a lady. So please call me by the name 'Mika'~"
My mother said.
I wondered if this was her intention from the start...
Well, if my first customer is Mom, I don't need to hold back.
After a pause, I let my lips curve into a smile, placed my right hand lightly on my chest, and bowed.
"Understood. If it is the lady's wish, I shall comply."
When I said that, my mother exclaimed, "Kyaa!"
Yep, yep, Mom's reaction... as expected, she sees me as her son.
Even though Mom said it first.
She's not my mother now, but a customer (lady)...
"Thank you for requesting me this time. Once again, my name is Rei."
Up to this point, it's according to the manual.
I had also received some service advice from Hoshi-san.
For example...
I lowered my tone of voice slightly and whispered into her ear.
"Today... you're all mine, okay, Mika?"
She said it's good to whisper sweet nothings to the ladies who request you.
Alright, I'll work hard and earn money for my smartphone!