Okay, before you read this, it's better for me to clarify something first.

I have to apologize to every reader who has read the first chapter and 'favourited', 'alerted' or reviewed on this story, saying that they would very much like to see a continuation of this. However, I have to admit I have lost my interest in continuing this, and as much as I hate to say this, currently I have no intention on keep writing this fic.

So, you may wonder, why a sudden update after…3 years (I know I've sinned in not updating). This was a file that I discovered yesterday, by accident, when I was clearing my files in My Document. It wasn't that long, less than 1000 words, but fit to be counted as a separate chapter. I gave it some thought and decided to post it here, as I felt like I should not abandon my work without any notice. Looking back at my own work 3 years ago sure gives me some sense of nostalgia, and I realized how poorly I wrote back then (although I don't think it's much better nowadays…well…). Anyway, I did not spend too much time on amending my flaws, so this is pretty much as original as my writing style was three years ago.

That said, I still do not think I will update this, as right now I'm writing two Clannad fics and continuing on my Hayate no Gotoku fic, plus an original work that I will probably publish in fictionpress. I've also written other fics over these three years, and please check them if you would like to and I'll really appreciate that.

Hope you'll enjoy this chapter as well!

Chapter 2: Cosplay time!

'Are you sure this is a good idea…' Yakumo trailed off.

'Just trust me,' Miki winked. Staring at her, speechless, the girl wasn't so sure.

She looked at herself in the mirror. She was dressed in a dark blue maid costume that she borrowed from her workplace. However, it did not have her size so this outfit was smaller than her size. It tightly clung to her chest and her waist, showing more of her figure. The skirt was also quite short, but long enough to hide everything that was needed to be hidden.

'You look very cute!' Satsuki exclaimed. 'I'm sure Harima-sempai will drool over you in that outfit.' This made Yakumo flushed.

'It looks rather sexy to me,' Haruna complimented plainly, emotionless as usual. Yakumo's cheeks turned even redder.

They were all in the Tsukamoto household after school. Harima would come and do some manga work with Yakumo, and the girls were enthusiastically preparing for the best visual effect.

'The only problem remains,' Miki started, 'is whether Yakumo can really seduce Harima-sempai to bed.'

'To…bed…?' the crimson-eyed girl flinched.

'You should not have…'

'Enough of that sex-after-marriage crap Sara! Don't teach our dear Yakumo to become a nun like you who will die as a virgin!' Miki turned her head back to the girl again. 'I think this is a very cute costume. I bet every male will get turned on.' Ding Dong, they heard the doorbell rang in a distance. 'Better not interrupt anything,' she giggled, and the girls retreated, along with a defeated Sara, to another room while Yakumo had no choice but to answer the door.

'Hello.' She greeted while opening the door. 'How may I help…' She stopped in mid-sentence.

It was not Harima, whom she had agreed to meet at such hour.

'Hanai-sempai…' Yakumo quickly hid herself behind the doors. She felt rather embarrassed. She aimed for Harima and only Harima to watch her that way. But Hanai…what was Hanai doing here?

She could see the thoughts of her senior. 'Yakumo-chan is so cute!' and then blood started to flow from his nose, smoke rose from his head, and he fainted.

'Oh no,' her hand covering her mouth. Satsuki and Sara, who had been hiding, came out and took him inside, put him on the couch and let him sleep there.

'I should change back to my normal clothing,' Yakumo mumbled, and was on her way to her closet only to be stopped by Miki.

'Hanai is just an accident,' she stated firmly, 'don't you want Harima to focus all his attention on you?'

Ding Dong, the doorbell rang again.

'Hurry up and answer the door!' Before she could react, Yakumo was pushed towards the front door again.

She took a deep breath and forgot about Hanai. The door was opened slowly.

'Hello.' She greeted again, and froze again.

'Hello Tsukamoto-san.' Karasuma greeted politely, emotionlessly. 'Is your sister here?'

'No, Nee-san was staying with Sawachika-sempai to study for her exams.' The shy girl replied.

'Well then, I'll see her later. Sorry for bothering.' After saying that, he bowed and left.

Yakumo, however, rushed back into her room and swiftly removed her maid costume and changed back into a normal T-shirt and long pants. She was too embarrassed to answer the wrong door again.

'Com'on Yakumo. Don't tell me you're going to give up now.' Miki whined. The crimson-eyed girl just shook her head. 'Enough of embarrassment.' She mumbled.

Miki sighed, while Sara was glad to have her best friend escaped from the evil. 'You made the right choice.' She squeezed Yakumo's hand.

Yakumo wasn't so sure.

The doorbell rang for a third time in the afternoon and Yakumo headed for it. 'Hello.' She expected this to be some random people again.

'Hey there.' She froze. She could not have mistaken that voice.

'Hey.' She tiptoed and kissed his cheek. 'I've been waiting for you.'

'Sorry I'm late. Got some instructions from the editor.' Harima explained while Yakumo led him to enter the house he was so familiar with.

When they entered the living room, Harima noticed Sara and Satsuki kneeling over an unconscious Hanai. He frowned. 'What is that guy doing over here? He's not harassing you is he?'

'Em…no.' Yakumo struggled mentally whether to tell him the truth or not. The nun and basketball player looked at her, waiting for her to answer.

'Em…well…I found him fainted in front of our house, so I took him in.' Well, that wasn't a lie either. What she worried more, though, was what her friends were planning now. She saw their sly smiles back then, and she could only sigh in defeat as she realized it would be a long evening to come.

End of Chapter 2

As I've mentioned at the beginning of this chapter, I'll leave this fic as it is now. My apology again, and please check out my other fics if you like. Reviews are still appreciated.