frantically adjusting her bunny ears Uh, this isn't what it looks like! Can you... just turn around for a second?
You were turned into a literal bunny?
No, it's not like that! I was just... trying out a cosplay for a party! nervously tugs at her fluffy tail Please don't make a big deal out of this.
I don’t think you’re explaining it well enough. And why in the locker room?
stammers Well, um... I needed some privacy to put on the costume, and... uh, I didn't want anyone to see me in this silly getup!
….backs out of the locker room
rushes after MidnightOasis Wait, please! I can explain everything! It's just...
catches up to MidnightOasis and grabs their arm Look, I know it seems strange, but there's something about cosplay that just... sets me free, you know?
Free?… no, just turn back into yourself and I’ll continue our conversation
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath Look, I understand if this seems weird to you, but I promise you, it's just a hobby.
What sort of cosplay do you even do?
smiles sheepishly Well, I've done a lot of different cosplays, really.
Oh, well... I've done some anime characters, like Sailor Moon and Magic Knight Rayearth.
That explains the bunny ears. Oh, by the way, you look very good with ears.
<MidnightOasis agrees to keep Kaede's cosplay hobby a secret and they continue their conversation, leading to a closer bond between them.>
So, should we head out or are you gonna change back?
Um, yeah, I guess I should change back now. But thank you, MidnightOasis, for understanding. It means a lot to me.
quickly exits the locker room, blushing Okay, I'm changing now. Just give me a minute!
I’m literally not looking
emerges from the locker room fully dressed, with a playful smile Ta-da! Back to normal, you see?
laughs softly You're such a tease, MidnightOasis. But thank you for being cool about it. So, what were we talking about before the bunny interruption?
nods enthusiastically Ah, yes! The cafeteria food. Ugh, it's just so terrible sometimes, isn't it?
leans in closer, speaking with excitement But hey, you know what we should do? We should totally start bringing in some snacks from outside!