Catgirls are a type of kemonomimi in the Beastman family, like most monsters in this family they have human bodies which reflect their mainly human DNA however differ from normal people with features from animals. Catgirls have cat ears, furry tails, fangs & incorporate some feline traits into their behaviour
The time is 17:04 at Maid Maid (メイドメイド), a maid café 2 minutes north of the Ōmiya Station by strolling.
This establishment was tightly squeezed between a commercial office & hair salon, luckily to make up for this arrangement Maid Maid has two extra floors which contain seats for guests as well as a balcony
The ground floor is reserved for the reception, kitchen & backrooms for employees (maids). All three floors are generously connected by a lift which maids use to deliver food & drinks to "masters" who await at their tables
Maid Maid was a modest café typically serving coffee, tea, a wide variety of desserts & a Saitama variant of Omurice (either with ketchup or curry sauce)
But customers know what they come for, the food is nice but what's really the selling factor for these restaurants are the cosplayers waiting to serve the meals
Maid Maid is no different, they offer a total of 5 maids each named after the colour of their dress:
1) Pink, Neko maid
2) Green, Dog maid
3) Blue, Sheep maid
4) Yellow, Tiger maid
5) Purple, Horse maid
Each taking on the persona of the animal they cosplay as
Down in reception sits the café owner, a short bold man with a bushy mustache fully mastering his cosplay that includes a monocle, wide burgundy red tie & penguin blazer
Life on this floor was calm & stress free. The room was a minimalistic Victorian style in appearance with creamy white painted walls displaying paintings of aristocratic families & especially their maids who are highlighted with the brighter colours making them stand out from the rest of the canvas
These paintings were accompanied with light from the chandelier, nothing too special, nothing more than a white bowl-shaped glass sheet held below the lightbulb by black chains
At the center of the room was a significantly detailed wooden desk where the café owner stood behind of
Resting on this desk were small Victorian lamps & a list of reservations on paper
All was well on the ground floor level, to the right of the desk was the customer stares that lead to the floors above, maintaining that Victorian style these stares would face left & upwards before reaching the 2nd floor
The 2nd floor stood opposed to the ground floor, keeping a similar style but incorporating brighter colours to fit with the dazzling dresses of the maids
This level was filled with tables, happy customers & most importantly maids
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A ding is heard in the room as the elevator doors open, the automatic sliding doors reveal to all the customers three beautiful maids
Green, blue & yellow. These are the colours of their exquisite maid outfits of the same style with white aprons & sleeves
The three maids strut out of the elevator like models on a runway carrying trays
Green Mori (モリ), separating herself from the other two with beige fur dog ears resting comfortably against her short emerald hair. Whisker makeup on her face which displayed a colourful smile as she held her tray
Blue Youmou (ヨウモウ), appearing in the middle like an angel with her cute smirk. Blue maid outfit is slightly concealed by a woolly jacket & hood going over her head, the sides of her hood sat the horns of a ram
Finally yellow Tomomi (トモミ), this tiger maid wore a yellow dress with black strips that continued to her orange cat ears & cheeks. This one differed from the other two with her complacent grin
Three maids detached from eachother to serve their respective "masters"
Mori taking the pika pika parfaits over to a young couple sitting close on the balcony, the parfaits were dark chocolate & rosy, red strawberry
Mori: "Weee have dark chocolate for the mister & tasty strawberryyy for the miss right here!"
The green dog maid Mori came rushing to the table with an ecstatic glow radiating from her face, she places them on the table as the young man & woman gave a curious look to her. Almost confused
Woman: "Hmm I ordered the chocolate one"
The woman raised her hand gently to Mori who stood there like a statue with her eyes closed & smile as wide as ever while keeping a tight grip on the trey
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It was the sound of glass shattering inside Mori's head, her signature beam was gone as her face turned grey. Mori was about to lose her balance, it got so bad she fell to her knees
The couple looked at eachother expressing concern
Man: "It was an honest mistake, we wouldn't think anything of it"
The man tried to reason with Mori who edged her head upwards to meet their gaze, she was hurting with a face about to weep
Mori: "*sniffle sniffle* Please forgive my mistake. Master"
Mori's face became red as she looked to the couple with tears welling in her gigantic olive eyes
Woman: "It's alright, we forgive you. These things happen"
The news coming from this young woman gave Mori hope of a brighter future
She sprung back to life & proceeded to curtsy to the guests
Mori: "Thank you soo much for your patronage!"
Expressing her gratitude before blasting off in the direction of another customer
Mori speedily runs past Youmou who stands at a table that seated four older gentlemen in suits, all but one were gloomy while the extra one was delighted to see the sheep maid appear at their table
Delighted gentleman: "Cool a sheep maid, I've never seen that one be done before"
Appreciating the complement Youmou responds
Youmou: "Indeed it is a rarity to find sheep girls in this profession, the thick woolly jumper is difficult to work in but I manage well & am here to take your orders"
Youmou's graceful & considerate mannerisms impressed not just one but all the suited men. Even the three non-respondent ones opened their eyes alittle to meet this angel at their table
As the gentlemen gave their orders the yellow tiger maid walked closely behind Youmou, this was Tomomi
Strolling to a table in the corner of the room was the café's tiger maid carrying a tray, two cups of coffee were sitting on it
She maintained that smug look until making eye contact with the two guests waiting to be served
Two young men in brightly coloured hoodies & stubbles staring back at the tiger with pink hearts in their eyes
This site changed Tomomi's expression to one of disgust & discontent
Tomomi: "You two are back? Hah? Why must it always come to this"
Directing her lines towards the to men who both looked on with affection, one wore a green hoodie while the other wore a blue one
The one in green to Tomomi's left especially waited for more
Tomomi: "Oh green. What is it you want? Take those gruesome eyes off me"
Tomomi continued her performance on these two who appeared to enjoy the attention
Green: "It's always nice to be in your presence. Tomomi Sama"
His soft voice complemented the tiger maid while blue just glared with a large drooling smile
Tomomi: "Flattery isn't going to bring you better service, you knew what you were getting with me"
Blue: "We sure knew hehehe"
Another soft voice was heard this time from blue, noticing this Tomomi creaked her head right with a look of pure anger
Tomomi: "Is that so"
This was said as fire raged in her eyes as if directing a fury onto this man who appreciated every second of it
Tomomi: "Anyway, there's no time for this. Here's your stupid coffee"
This strong statement from Tomomi was followed by the two men gushing with the introduction of atrocious manners totally contrasting the two maids before her
Green & Blue: "Hurray!!"
Their cries of admiration sounded like a celebration which caused Tomomi to lash out
Tomomi: "Who said you two can enjoy yourselves here! That's only reserved for good boys"
Unfortunately this only made the situation worse for her as the two couldn't keep in their excitement
Green: "We're so sorry for being bad boys! Tomomi Sama!"
Blue: "So sorry!"
She placed the coffee down on the table as they apologised
Tomomi: "Now I must exit, the stench of you guys completely ruined my day"
She said with a malicious pout before quickly turning away from them
Of course the two men were made ecstatic by this experience as they drank away
Green: "This coffee is soo delicious"
Blue: "I hope she spat in it, we deserve it"
Their voices made it to Tomomi as she marched away, hiding her expression of amusement towards the way that was handled
Thus the three maids proceeded to the elevator all at once, they stepped into the elevator in a single file line with Mori 1st, Youmou 2nd & Tomomi 3rd
The doors closed with a ding & the maids were able to let their hair down. The elevator seamlessly slides down to the ground floor then stops with a ding
As the doors glide open the three maids walk out single file into thew kitchen. Unlike the stainless-steel surfaces we associate with most kitchens this one has a mix of brown shades caused by the wood used on shelves, cupboards & chopping boards
This room was inhabited by two chefs hard at work on treats & drinks for the guests who wait to be served, one such chef goes to greet the maids as the pop out of the elevator
Chef: "Hard at work I see"
Graciously stepping past him was Mori
Mori: "Wahaha! That trick never fails"
The first one out was Mori, waving her emerald hair in a display of victory. Smugly flaunting her success of fooling her customers, the previous wide-eyed persona gone & in its place was the face of a schemer
Youmou: "Ahhh! I can't take this coat anymore!"
Next out was the trusty sheep Youmou rummaging her arms through her woolly jacket with a look of frustration. This is not the sophisticated sheep maid from earlier
Youmou: "I need 10 minutes alone to cool down, please"
She flings off her sheep hoodie to set herself free from the shackles that held her down. A grey tank top was underneath visibly drenched with steam
Tomomi: "Those gamer bros are always impressed by my service"
At last there was tiger Tomomi, dismantling the malicious kuudere façade. She proceeded to place her tray on the side then took off her yellow cat ears
Tomomi: "I could dose them in hot coffee & still get paid full price for it, gosh they're helpful"
No longer does Tomomi talk with murderous intent, she speaks her truth with a warm sincere smile very much contrasting her act from earlier
All these maids have become completely different versions of themselves
Mori: "I could really screw up my next order, maybe even swope sugar for salt. Hmm how devilish"
Everyone in the kitchen gave Mori a look of disapproval as she stood there with a hand to her chin & the appearance of a villain
One of the two chefs spoke up to defy her, this chef had his back to the maids as he faced the saucepan of boiling water
Chef San: "You are dangerously close to the deep end with these gags of yours. If the wrong customer receives salt for sugar we're in deep trouble"
He conveyed his thought on the matter with a deep voice of concern, all members present heard this & proceeded to nod in agreement. Well, all except
Mori: "Would you relax. No one can get so mad such moe eyes like mine, paired with this outfit & puppy dog ears I'm unstoppable"
Mori continued with her fingers pointing towards her green dress, beige dog ears & delightful smile
Mori: "Plus it goes with what masters expect from a clumsy maid such as me"
This statement was followed with complete silence from the others who now pretended not to hear & continue with their work. Even Youmou grabbed her hoodie with newfound determination
Mori's reaction to these actions was a simple *hmph* & a quick spin of her head as she too got back to work
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Standing nervously in the maid's bathroom is Neko frustratingly gazing at her reflection on the mirror
She wore her maid outfit, pink dress complemented by a white apron & sleeves stretching down to her elbows which bent as she supported her frame on the sink in front of the mirror
Neko: "Iyaaa!"
Her cry of annoyance exposed her fangs, this was included with the pointy cat ears twitching on the top of her head & fluffy tail protruding from her lower back. It stood up as its fur stuck up like the fur of a duster
Neko's pink eyes stared at her large ears which had formed minutes ago, "How could this be!" she questioned in her head with both hands cupping her cheeks
It appears the masking potion Neko applied before heading to work has worn out, this infuriates Neko as she frantically grabs the bottle of potion to read as to why this phenomenon occurred
In her hands was a glass bottle 18cm in height, it was a raw green colour like you would get in a swamp. The liquid inside was an even darker green then the glass, sat atop was the black plastic cap
But Neko focused on the contents of the sheet of mustard yellow paper wrapping around the base, on it spelt "Masking Potion" in Katakana
Neko turned the bottle around to get a glimpse of the other side to find a paragraph on the workings of the potion
Ingredients:
Concentrated pineapple juice, tulip berry juice, green spark leaves, fairy tears…
Neko realizes how useless the information from the ingredient section is to her problem before turning the bottle slightly to reach the doses section
14ml (1 teaspoon) = 1hr masking
29ml (2 teaspoons) = 2hr masking
44ml (3 teaspoons) = 3hr masking
59ml (4 teaspoons) = 4hr masking
73ml (5 teaspoons) = 5hr masking
88ml (6 teaspoons) = 6hr masking
102ml (7 teaspoons) = 7hr masking
This was precisely what the feline was looking for, the doses section details how much needs to be drank & the length of time the effects should last for
This small chart allows Neko to think, "How much did I drink this morning?" she thinks to herself as her mind retreats back that morning after she left the house
The time was 8:07am & Kawasaki Neko had just closed the front door, still in "beast-form" she uses this time to apply the potion. Taking a quick gulp of the masking potion to conceal her feline features before making a move
Neko takes no more then two steps before the effects of the potion become known, the sound of cracking eggs accompany the sight of her ears & tail disappear into her body
Neko opens her mouth to let out breath as her fangs retreat into her gums & what's left are the straight white teeth of a beautiful young woman who no longer resembles a cat
After that quick transformation Neko begins her 12mins stroll through the Saitama suburbs, reaching Higashi-Urawa station where a train takes her to Minami-Urawa. There she grabs a quick breakfast in the form of a sandwich roll & bento for lunch, the sandwich roll is eaten while she sits waiting for a train to Ōmiya where Maid Maid stands only minutes away
Within this revision of Neko's morning travels the source of her current conundrum is found. "I only took a quick gulp. But that could only mean?" she begins to locate her problem
Neko: "That walk must have affected the transformation somehow"
Believing she drawn the right conclusion Neko clutched her hand on the bottle's cap, screwing it open without effort she swallowed down on the potion for 2 seconds hoping a higher quantity would make the effect last longer
Taking the bottle out of her mouth Neko screws the cap back on then places it in the bag it came with
Now that she had drank the potion the transformation commences, that same sound of cracking eggs siren through her head as the ears & tail fully vanish along with those fangs
Neko is back to appearing as a normal human again
Neko: "Nya what a relief"
She glances into the mirror feeling grateful that the problem went away along with her ears, all she saw was a young human woman staring back at her with a gorgeous grin
Lowering her gaze to her torso Neko grasped her situation & remembered where she is, "Of course the café"
Turning the nob of the bathroom door Neko leaves while holding the back that carries the potion
She headed straight to her locker, turns the lock & puts the bag inside
Neko: "So where is my work ears?"
She asks as her hand shifts through items she leaves inside
Neko: "Ohh here"
Finally finding her work ears, she takes the cat ears, places them on the top of her head & fastens them into her soft pink hair
Neko proceeds to check the tiny mirror inside her locker door adjusting as she reviews herself, trying to spot any monstrous qualities that fell through the cracks
???: "Neko…we need you upstairs!"
Suddenly a modest voice from the end of the room called for Neko's attention, this was repaid by Neko who immediately turned to the direction of it
Neko: "Yes!"
She yelled with a loud squeaky call
The person Neko stared at was a girl towering over the furniture, most maid dresses reached the upper ankle of each wearer but this one being taller her knees were visible
The dress itself matched the standard design for each maid only stood apart by its use of purple on white
This was Aiya (アイヤ) standing by the door with a tired reserved expression on her delicate face, left hand twirling her mid-back length ponytail. Her charcoal black hair parallel to the color of her pointy flame shaped ears at the top, those were her horse ears
Neko: "I'm sorry Aiya I was applying something & just lost track of time"
Embarrassed, the cat maid kicked off their conversation with an excuse for her absence
This didn't work on Aiya who knew something was up but could only nervously waltz closer to Neko changing to address her more directly
Aiya: "You've done this alot"
Hearing this all Neko does in response is shrug her shoulders
Neko: "Uh I'm not proud of it"
She said before straightening her dress & locking the locker door shut
Neko: "It was upstairs you said? Which floor?
Viewing Aiya as that question continued to linger in the air for a moment until she answered
Aiya: "It's the second floor, that needs you"
Neko: "Ok good"
Just like that Neko makes her way to the door currently behind Aiya staring down the cat like a bull
Neko made a circular motion to stretch around the horse girl who was unwilling to let her go so quickly. As Neko eyed the door she was blocked by Aiya using her heightened stature to her advantage
Though this felt mildly annoying to Neko the aroma coming from Aiya lacked any kind of malice, the face of this soaring giant was the face of someone reaching out
Neko was able to get this feeling from Aiya's shy expression & timid deminer, nevertheless she was not willing to get caught, not today. no matter what Aiya planned on doing
Aiya: "This has been happening for months now, you…spending more time in these back rooms then by the customers"
Aiya grabbed Neko's shoulders with her long arms & pivoted to face Neko, towering over her like a tree
She proceeds to stare down at Neko who avoids eye contact with the huge horse
Aiya: "If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to talk. We support eachother"
Neko felt sudden jitters in Aiya's hands. But unwilling to face right & defy her Neko averts her gaze
Aiya saw this as an admission of guilt, Neko was unwilling to even show her face so in the mind of Aiya this must mean she's hiding something personal
Aiya: "I…"
Neko: "It's not that deep. Ok"
Aiya was about to leave a statement but was cut off my Neko who said the only thing she could at this time
For Neko this was a matter of survival, the face Neko was hiding from the towering horse maid was trembling with ample eyes displaying fear as they watch the blank wall
Neko uses her left hand to promptly tap Aiya's hand which sits on her right shoulder before walking ahead, she uses her long pink hair to keep her face hidden
Aiya seeing this begins to feel sorrowful at her failure to help Neko, she walks over to Neko's locker & proceeds to watch it with a somber look on her face
Aiya: "I only tried to help"
She said with a reluctant voice, looking all over the room & hoping she was alone. "Why do I do this, it must be a private matter. I overstepped" Aiya thinks to herself subconsciously giving a bitter look onto the tall girl how went too far
She stands there before gaining the courage get back on duty
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18:02 at the maid café
Neko: "Hope you've had a lovely time myaster, please come again soon nya!"
Contrasting her previous attitude was Neko, bright & bubbly as she sent off a customer to the café. Displaying a full smile while performing curtsy, gently pulling the sides of her skirt with her tender bow
This was the Neko customers & maids alike were used to, the cheerful Catgirl always present with light shining from her face
This was the third floor, it had a similar arrangement to the second one minus the balcony
As the time is past 18:00, some establishments will be closing there will be a wave of salarymen coming to enjoy sweet treats & the company of beaming maids handing those treats
Neko stood in the middle of the silent room faintly anticipating the arrival of corporate workers
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The silence was broken by footsteps coming from the stairs to Neko's right, she took a short stride towards the stairs & the sound of customers
No, a single customer. Approaching the highest floor were what sounded like soft shoes trotting closer to Neko who remained standing, waiting for her new customer
She stood straight & held her smile as the silhouette of a taller gentleman entered. His shoes were brown leather beneath beige trousers
This young man came in wearing a crimson red polo shirt with short sleeves revealing his long rigid arms
Neko was somewhat surprised by the appearance of this customer, she placed herself in front of him & excitedly bowed
Neko: "Kuraus welcome back to the café nya!"
After her maid greeting Neko rose up to meet his stary blue with a warm grin & cheeks beginning to redden
Klaus: "Gud evening Neko…how are you doing?"
This was Klaus Wölfflin, a German foreign exchange student at Saitama University. He studies engineering & likes cars, this is what Neko sampled from serving him every time he came to the café
Neko: "Ok Kurausu~Nyan we need to get you learning myore casual phrases. You speak to me like I'm your boss"
She instantly dropped the maid act when a conversation between the two finally started, putting both hands to her sides
Neko: "But my day was not bad, & yours?"
The cat maid tilted her head & gave Klaus a smug look, not knowing what caused this Klaus slowly nodded
Klaus: "My day was also gud, thank you"
Neko promptly spun around, with her back to Klaus she march towards an empty table for two. Turning back to his direction Neko firmly lowered her hand to one of the empty chairs, beckoning Klaus to sit there
Keeping her smile on him as he came closer with red growing on his cheeks. She pulls the chair slightly out allowing him to sit, as Klaus sat himself down Neko walked to the other end of the table
Neko: "Are you comfortable? Myaster? Would you like a pillow?"
Standing next to the empty seat she asks her customer, seeing the effort Neko is putting into this interaction Klaus can only respond positively
Klaus: "I am comfortable thanks haha"
Seeing a gracious laugh from him Neko confidently stood high over the table
Neko: "That's cat-tastic!"
This word Neko enthusiastically said left Klaus in a state of confusion
Klaus: "Uh Neko San, what's 'cat-tastic'?"
Neko heard this question, she can't say that's how she actually speaks but luckily this job gives her one of the greatest excuses for such a conundrum
Neko: "It's fantastic but I made it sound more cat like. All part of the experience Kurausu~Nyan"
Not wanting to keep that interaction going Neko changes to a different topic, luckily being a maid helps with that
Neko: "So what shall I deliver from the kitchen?"
Neko presented to Klaus the café's menu which sat on the tabletop with both her light hands
Now noticing a menu resting on the table Klaus brings out his hand to pull it closer for an enhanced look at its contents
He glares at the café menu, this causes Neko to pivot closer. Hoping to aid him in choosing
His eyes seem to be hovering over the Om nom omurice, Neko notices this. "He must be hungry today" she thinks
Taking a resolute approach Neko swiftly places her finger onto the omurice also showing her clean peach-coloured nails
This catches Klaus off guard who jumps in shock
Klaus: "Ah nein!"
He says stunned at this sudden action from the cat maid
Neko: "Ah sorry for scaring you nya! I was just suggesting that myaster should have the Om nom omurice"
Putting his arms back onto the table Klaus was able to relax after that scare
Klaus: "Ja I would love an omurice right now, I'll take that"
He proceeds to beam in Neko's direction, Klaus displayed a warm smile which made her feel pleasant. Neko quickly gazed elsewhere
Neko: "& drinks?"
Klaus: "I'll just have a coke"
This obvious answer got Neko to peer back at him, "he always orders that, we must change that" she thinks as she takes her hand to the menu once more to point at a different beverage
Neko: "Would Kurausu~Nyan like something alittle different?"
She edged closer to Klaus, avoiding contact yet getting close enough for him to feel her breathing on his ear
Neko: "Something also sweet but different? Something cold & refreshing, that goes well with the meal perhaps? Nya"
She gently whispers into his ears, switching between left & right with every question
This display of close action causes Klaus to stiffen & his gold hair to stand straight. Even gripping the chair he sits on as he hears each question from his cat maid
Luckily it was only the two of them in that whole room so getting away with this was easy
Klaus: "You…make a good point, I'll go for the sprite instead"
Neko jumps from her position
Neko: "That's different enough, I'll go get your order in no time myaster"
She swipes the menu from the table & walks off with a satisfied grin on her face, "those other maids are going to be so jealous" Neko's thoughts are filled with how the others will react to her mood contrasting what happened between her & Aiya over an hour before
In the meantime Klaus sits at his table with an equally large smile grin on his face, he lowers his face to hide it from other. "I'm the only one here, why am I this nervous though?" he's busy dealing with the aftermath of Neko's brief ASMR session
Nevertheless it's not difficult to see that these to enjoy eachother's company