Act 4: First Day Of Work

Feliciano looked at his own reflection inside a full length mirror, and as he looked, his smile became wider and wider. "Ah, I can't believe it...I look so pretty!"

A green dress with a white apron went below Feliciano's knees. He was also wearing knee high socks, black flat shoes, and a white bandana on his head, which allowed his curl to continue to stick out. Lili and Lin Yi were in the room with him, watching as he admired himself. "Do you think I look pretty?" He asked, wanting an honest answer.

Lili laughed a little. "Yes, you look very pretty."

Feliciano's smile grew bigger, if that was even possible. "I can't believe it. You look like an actual girl." Lin Yi commented.

Feliciano turned back to the mirror. He put his hands on opposite sides of his face and looked closer. "I haven't felt like this in ages."

Just then, something occurred to Lin Yi. "Where's your brother? Isn't he ready yet?"

Feliciano then realized that Lovino would most likely refuse to come out looking like a girl. "I'll go check."

He headed off to the dressing rooms, only to find a fed up Viet. "It's no use. I can't get him to come out. Maybe you might have better luck with him."

Feliciano nodded and knocked on the door his brother was in. "Lovino, are you ready?"

At first, he received no answer, but after a moment, he got one. "...I-I don't want to do this."

Feliciano could imagine how his brother felt. Girly items never were his thing. Nevertheless, they had to do this. "Fratello, please come out. I promise I wont judge. I'm wearing a dress too."

Another minute of silence passed. "...You promise?"

Feliciano nodded on his side. "I promise."

Slowly, Lovino unlocked the door, and hesitantly revealed himself. He was wearing a dress similar to Feliciano's except it was pink. He was wearing the same kind of apron, shoes, socks, and bandana as his brother, and his curl was given room to breath. Feliciano smiled. "See, you look just fine."

Lovino just couldn't find the heart to be happy about it. "I look stupid."

Feliciano shook his head. "No you don't. To be honest, I really like it. You look-"

"Don't say it!" Lovino cut him off, knowing full well what he was about to say.

"I was just going to say you look-"

"Shut up! Come on, let's just go already!" Lovino then stormed off.

Feliciano sighed. "Pretty."

The brother in the green dress went to the training room. However, he saw as Lovino was standing near the door, obviously feeling apprehension about going through. "Fratello, it will be alright." Feliciano said as comforting as possible.

"Easy for you to say. You can easily pass yourself off as a girl. They would see right through me in an instant."

Feliciano walked closer. "Fratello, please listen to me. I know that this is scary for you, but please believe me when I tell you that you look amazing."

Lovino still wasn't convinced. However, he was a bit surprised as he received a hug from behind. "I would never say anything to mislead you, so when I say you look pretty, I really mean it. If you are scared of working alone, then I can work with you. We can be a sister duo, a-at least until you feel comfortable enough. So, what do you think?"

Lovino had to take a minute to process everything that had been said. In the end, he figured that there only was one good option. "...Alright, let's become a duet."

Feliciano's smile widened. Lovino turned to his brother with genuine eyes. "You really think I'll pass for a girl?"

Feliciano nodded. "Of course you will. You look super cute, after all."

Lovino's eye twitched. "Don't push it."

"Right, sorry."

The elder brother took a deep breath and pulled the curtains back, only to find the other maids staring at them as if they were the most adorable things in the world. Lovino squinted his eyes. "You guys heard everything, didn't you?"

Lin Yi squealed in excitement. "We can't help it! Brotherly love is just the cutest thing ever!"

Lovino's face reddened like a tomato. Natalia decided to step forward and ask a question. "So you two have decided to work as a duo, correct?"

Feliciano nodded happily, while Natalia only smiled. "Interesting."

The entire cast of maids stood on the small stage, including the two newest editions. Lovino stood apprehensively looking at the crowd, and this did no go unnoticed by his brother. "It will be alright Fratello, I'll be right here with you."

Lovino turned to his brother and smiled a little. "Thanks."

Natalia stood at the front, ready to speak into the microphone. "Attention everyone, today we will be welcoming two new maids to our café. Please give a warm welcome to Feli and Lovi Vargas, otherwise known as the Vargas Sisters."

Within the next moment, the entire café had erupted into applause. Lovino could hardly believe that the entire building believed that he and his brother were girls. He was also very grateful that no one he knew was there at the moment, especially Ludwig and Kiku, because if anyone were to be able to recognize the brothers, it would definitely be them. The entrance ceremony had soon ended, and it was time for the Vargas Sister's training to finally pay off.

Lovino was obviously apprehensive, so Feliciano smiled and grabbed his hand in support. "It's alright. I'm here with you. Let's do our first customer together, okay?"

The eldest was still nervous, but agreed. "I-I guess."

"Alright then, just remember your training, because it's time for all of it to pay off."

The two of them approached their first customers, a boy and a girl about the same age, seemingly on a date. "Hello, and welcome to the Otome Wonderland Café, how may we help you?"

Feliciano was a natural at this. The two of them looked at the menu and decided. "I'll have the pasta special." They boy said.

"And I'll have a chocolate sundae." The girl said.

Feliciano nodded with a smile. "No problem. We'll have those right out for you."

Feliciano grabbed his brother's wrist and pulled him along. "See, wasn't that easy?" He asked as soon as they were out of earshot.

Lovino shifted his eyes to the ground. "You say that, but I still don't know."

All of a sudden, Feliciano had an idea. It was kind of risky, but it just might work. "Hang on a second, I'll be right back. Wait for me here and we'll continue."

The youngest really didn't give time for Lovino to respond before he ran off. He sighed, realizing that this was going to be a long day already. A few minutes later, a crash could be heard from the other side of the café. Lovino looked over and saw his brother with his hands and knees on the ground, surrounded by broken glass. "FELI!"

He rushed over to his younger brother's side, not caring about onlookers. Ignoring the broken glass that surrounded them, Lovino got on his knees and checked his brother over for injuries. "Are you alright!? Are you hurt!? What happened?!" He asked, remembering to keep his octave high.

Feliciano looked up at him. "Oh Sorella, I am fine. I was just trying to help carry plates when I fell and broke them. I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble. Why do I always have to be so clumsy?"

Lovino game him a small kiss on the forehead. "It's alright. Just try to be more careful in the future."

Suddenly, the situation crashed down on him. The brother's turned to see the entire café staring at them. "Awwwwwww."

Lovino then went back to his normal self. "You stupid idiot."