--DREAM 2
It was a strange feeling having his hair tucked up and under that wig. Girls rushing about the room in every which direction. The one before him was... Giggling. A lot.
"Heh--You're so pretty--snort--PFFTHAHAHAHA! Oh! Oh! Braids too! Hold on!" Yukiko was trying hard to contain that laughter but it never really succeeded as she continued her giggle fit even as she was braiding his hair... The wig's hair. Souji merely kept his eyes closed.
"No WAY! I am not wearing that!" He could hear Yosuke complain. Chie made a convincing argument, which really wasn't an argument at all really. More like blackmail. Guilt tripping him into wearing whatever it was she had picked out for him. Souji felt lucky that he didn't have to put up with that.
Yukiko had finished with the braids, "Alright! Keep you're eyes shut! Hehe... Haha... H-hold on. I'll get you some-heehee-eyeshadow--!"
He kept his eyes closed upon her command. Listening to Kanji and Rise dispute over what he should wear. Whether it would be cute or not... He smiled a little at that. "Okay! I've got it!" Yukiko pattered back across the room to wear Souji had been sitting.
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"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!" The announcer's voice echoed backstage.
"Oh god, this is it..." Yosuke cried, pulling down his skirt and fidgeting here and there.
Kanji seemed more relaxed when it came to waiting backstage, tapping his toes and touching his hair every so often. Teddie was... sparkling. It was almost blinding being stuck in the dark with him. He looked away and stared out onto the light stage. The MC rambled on. The first contestant... Kanji. He strolled onto the stage like all totally natural. The crowd roared with mixed extremes. Laughter... and disgust. This seemed to just panic Yosuke all the more. "Hey, partner--" His voice was high with stress, "If we make it out of this, dammit, we're going to make them pay!"
The MC sung out, "But here's our second contestant! An eloquent heiress to the noble Junes, she's pure disappointment from the moment she opens her mouth! Presenting Yosuke-chan of the second year class too!"
"That's it! I'll kill her!" He whined become bold only to follow onto the stage in a shy manner. Holding his arm and acting much like a meek school girl would. He even... Souji blinked. Was that a part of his persona too? Adopting or at least acting in another character. He tapped the accessory shinai against his shoulder at this before being called up himself.
"Presenting our transfer student who's been breaking hearts in the second-year Class 2, Souji-chan!"
Souji strolled out, his expression bland if still mildly thoughtful. Who came up with these introductions...?
His eyes fluttered open then closed again for a moment before sitting up to run a hand through his hair. He couldn't decide if that was a nightmare of a reminder of some kind. But for one reason or another he felt like his bond had grown closer with Kanji, Yosuke and Teddie suddenly.
He eyed the dreamberry a moment, leaning over to pick it up, "....How long have I been asleep?"
[ooc; For reference, Cross dressing Pageant.]