The following weekend, Futaba decided to check her hypnosis skills.

  Chiaki agreed to help her with this. Futaba took out the medallion and began wiggling it in front of Chiaki's eyes.

  Futaba spoke: "You feel relaxed, you don't think about anything, you hear my voice."

  Chiaki sat still, her eyes locked on the swinging medallion. She felt her body begin to relax, and her mind emptied of all thoughts. She heard Futaba's voice as if it were coming from far away, yet it was also close and clear.

  Futaba continued: "You trust me completely, and you will follow my commands without question."

  Chiaki nodded her head slowly, her mind completely under Futaba's control. Futaba smiled, satisfied with the success of her strong hypnosis skills.

  "Now, Chiaki," Futaba said, "when I snap my fingers, you will remember that you are our maid and Alice's subordinate."

  As soon as Futaba snapped her fingers, Chiaki's mind snapped back into focus. She looked around, confused for a moment, before realizing where she was.

  "Yes, Futaba-sama," she said, her voice respectful and formal.

  Futaba smiled. "Good. From now on, whenever I give you a command, you will obey without hesitation. And you will address me as Futaba-sama, as well as Haruka-sama and Alice-sama."

  Chiaki nodded. "Understood, Futaba-sama."

  Futaba was pleased with her success and spent the rest of the day ordering Chiaki around and enjoying her new role as a mistress. Chiaki, for her part, was happy to serve and please her friends, now fully immersed in her new identity as a maid.

  Futaba said: "Chiaki, you are still in schoolgirl form. Return to your form, according to your role."

  Chiaki's eyes grew wide as she heard Futaba's command. She knew that she was under her friend's control and that she had to obey her commands. She closed her eyes and focused on her magical power. Slowly, she began to feel her body change, and her schoolgirl form started to morph into a maid.

  Chiaki’s body grew taller, and her curves became more pronounced. Her hair grew longer and took on a silky shine. Her clothes transformed into a black and white maid outfit, complete with a white apron and a matching cap.

  As the transformation finished, Chiaki opened her eyes and looked down at her new form. She felt strange, but she also felt powerful and confident in her new role as a maid.

  "Welcome back, Chiaki," Alice said, bowing respectfully.

  Chiaki looked at Alice and felt a wave of familiarity wash over her. She knew that she was Alice's subordinate and that she had to act accordingly.

  "Thank you, Alice-sama," Chiaki replied, also bowing respectfully.

  Futaba watched the exchange between Chiaki and Alice with a satisfied smile. She knew that her hypnosis skills had worked perfectly and that Chiaki was now fully under her control.

  Futaba said: "Could you two make tea and cookies for all of us?"

  Alice and Chiaki got up from the table and headed to the kitchen to make tea and cookies for everyone. Chiaki moved with grace and precision as she selected the ingredients for the cookies, measuring them carefully and mixing them together in a bowl.

  Alice boiled water in a kettle and selected a variety of teas for everyone to choose from. She set out teacups and saucers on a tray, along with a small bowl of sugar and a pitcher of milk.

  Meanwhile, Chiaki finished mixing the cookie dough and began forming it into small balls, placing them onto a baking sheet and sliding them into the oven. The scent of vanilla and cinnamon filled the air as they began to bake.

  Alice poured hot water into the teapot and selected a tea strainer, placing it over the opening of the pot. She carefully measured out the loose tea leaves, pouring them into the strainer and filling the pot with hot water.

  As the cookies were baked, Alice and Chiaki set out plates and napkins on the table, and Alice poured the freshly brewed tea into each of the teacups. Finally, the cookies were ready, and Chiaki carefully removed them from the oven, placing them onto a plate and setting it on the table.

  Futaba, Fumi, Haruka, Alice, and Chiaki sat down at the table, sipping tea and enjoying the warm, freshly baked cookies. Futaba smiled at Chiaki, pleased with her new role as their maid.

  Futaba said: "Alice, you can take Chiaki on your shopping trip. She can help you to carry heavy bags and other things. Buy groceries and fruits for us all."

  Alice smiled and turned to Chiaki. "Chiaki, would you like to come with me on a shopping trip? I could use your help carrying some heavy bags."

  Chiaki nodded her head and replied, "Yes, Alice-sama. I would be happy to assist you."

  They left the house and made their way to the nearby market. Alice led the way, and Chiaki followed closely behind, carrying the shopping bags. As they walked, Alice pointed out various fruits and vegetables, telling Chiaki what she needed to buy.

  "Chiaki, could you please grab some apples for us?" Alice asked, pointing to a pile of red and green fruit.

  "Certainly, Alice-sama," Chiaki replied, heading towards the pile and picking out several apples.

  As they continued to walk through the market, Alice began to chat with the vendors, asking them about their goods and haggling over prices. Chiaki listened quietly, carrying the bags and occasionally offering a polite "thank you" or "excuse me" in response to the vendors.

  After a while, they had purchased all of the groceries they needed and made their way back to the house. Futaba was waiting for them, eager to see what they had bought.

  Alice and Chiaki began to unload the bags, setting the fruits and vegetables on the kitchen counter. Futaba looked impressed by their haul and thanked them for their hard work.

  "Great job, you two!" Futaba said, smiling. "Now, let's start cooking dinner."

  Alice and Chiaki returned from their shopping trip with bags full of groceries and fruits. They immediately started preparing dinner in the kitchen while Futaba and Haruka set the table in the dining room.

  Chiaki, now in her maid form, was wearing a black and white maid uniform and an apron, and she moved around the kitchen with ease, following Alice's instructions.

  "Chiaki, can you help me peel the potatoes?" Alice asked, handing her a vegetable peeler.

  "Of course, Alice-sama," Chiaki replied, bowing slightly before starting to peel the potatoes.

  Meanwhile, Alice was chopping the vegetables for the salad, and Chiaki was washing the lettuce and tomatoes.

  Futaba and Haruka were chatting in the dining room, waiting eagerly for dinner to be ready. The delicious aroma of the cooking food wafted through the house, making their mouths water.

  As the main course, Alice and Chiaki cooked a Japanese-style curry with chicken and potatoes, which they served with steamed rice. For dessert, they made a fruit salad with fresh strawberries, kiwi, and bananas.

  When everything was ready, Alice and Chiaki carried the dishes to the dining room and served them to Futaba and Haruka. They all enjoyed the delicious meal and praised Alice and Chiaki's cooking skills.

  "Thank you, Alice, Chiaki, for the wonderful dinner!" Futaba said, savoring the last bite of the curry.

  "It was my pleasure, Futaba-sama," Alice replied, smiling.

  "I'm glad you enjoyed it, Haruka-sama," Chiaki added, her face beaming with pride.

  Futaba said: "You such a good maid, Chiaki. Should we keep you in this form some more time?"

  Chiaki blushed and replied with a smile, "As you wish, Futaba-sama. I am here to serve you and make your life easier."

  Haruka laughed and said, "Don't worry, Chiaki. We won't keep you in that form forever. We still want to hang out with our old friend Chiaki, not just our maid."

  Fumi chimed in, "Yes, Chiaki! I miss playing games with you and studying together."

  Alice added, "And I miss having a friend to chat with during my breaks. But it is nice to have an extra pair of hands around the house."

  Futaba nodded in agreement, "Yes, we need our Chiaki back. But we can always have fun with her in this form too. Let's plan a tea party and invite some friends over."

  The group smiled and began to plan their next adventure together, grateful for the unique talents and abilities of their dear friend, Chiaki.

  Futaba came up with a crazy idea. She said: "Fumi, Haruka, do you want to try to be a maid too?"

  Haruka and Fumi looked at each other, not sure if Futaba was serious or just joking. But they could see the excitement in Futaba's eyes and decided to play along.

  Haruka said: "Sure, why not? It could be fun to learn how to be a maid."

  Fumi, who was a bit shy, hesitated for a moment but then nodded her head in agreement.

  Futaba said: "Great. Haruka, Fumi, look at this medallion." Futaba took out the medallion and began wiggling it in front of Harula's and Fumi's eyes.

  Futaba spoke: "You feel relaxed, you don't think about anything, you hear my voice."

  Haruka and Fumi sat still, their eyes locked on the swinging medallion. They felt their bodies begin to relax, and their minds emptied of all thoughts. They heard Futaba's voice as if it were coming from far away, yet it was also close and clear.

  Futaba continued: "You trust me completely, and you will follow my commands without question."

  Haruka and Fumi nodded their heads slowly, their minds completely under Futaba's control. Futaba smiled, satisfied with the success of her hypnosis skills.

  "Now, Haruka and Fumi," Futaba said, "when I snap my fingers, you will remember that you are our maids and will act accordingly. You will use honorifics when addressing us and other members of the household."

  Futaba snapped her fingers, and Haruka and Fumi's eyes fluttered open. They looked around, slightly disoriented, before realizing that they were now maids. They immediately bowed deeply to Futaba, addressing her as "Futaba-sama."

  "What should we do first, Futaba-sama?" Haruka asked.

  Futaba grinned: "Haruka, Fumi. Could you return to your maid form as Chiaki and Alice?

  Haruka and Fumi closed their eyes and Haruka focused on her magic source as they held hands. They concentrated their power, and slowly began to glow with a soft, golden light.

  As they chanted together, their bodies began to transform. Haruka's hair grew longer and turned a deep shade of purple, while Fumi's hair turned silver and cascaded down her back in waves. Their clothing shifted and morphed into black and white maid uniforms, complete with frilly aprons and white gloves.

  When the light faded, the two women stood before Futaba and Alice, now fully transformed into maids.

  Haruka smiled and curtsied gracefully, "At your service, Futaba-sama."

  Fumi followed suit, "We will do our best to fulfill our duties as maids."

  Alice clapped her hands in excitement, "This is amazing! We have a full team of maids now! Let's give them a proper task to show off their skills."

  Futaba: "Now I have four maids! Alice, Haruka, Fumi, Chiaki! Let's make a maid cafe here! Tomorrow I will invite my friends."

  Alice replied, "That sounds like fun! We can serve tea, coffee, and desserts while wearing cute maid outfits."

  Haruka added, "And we can also put on a little performance, like singing or dancing. It will be a great experience for all of us."

  Fumi smiled and said, "I'm excited to try something new. I've never worked in a maid cafe before."

  Chiaki, still in her maid form, nodded and said, "I will do my best to assist all of you."

  The group spent the rest of the evening preparing for the maid cafe, practicing their performance, and selecting their outfits. Futaba made sure to invite all her friends and even put up posters around the neighborhood to attract more customers.

  The next morning, Futaba's four maids set up tables in the courtyard and made cookies for the day. The first guests began to arrive around lunchtime.

  Futaba's maid cafe was a huge success. The courtyard was filled with tables, decorated with colorful tablecloths and flowers, and the maids were dressed in their frilly uniforms.

  As the guests arrived, they were greeted with warm smiles and escorted to their seats by the maids. The menu was displayed on a blackboard, and customers were encouraged to try homemade cookies and tea.

  "Welcome to our maid cafe," Chiaki said, using her polite tone. "May I take your order?"

  The customers smiled at Chiaki and ordered a pot of tea and some cookies. Haruka and Fumi helped to prepare the orders while Alice and Chiaki chatted with the customers.

  One customer asked, "How did you all become maids?"

  Alice giggled and replied, "Well, it's a long story. But let's just say that we all have a bit of magic in us."

  The customers were amazed and asked more questions about the maids' magical powers. Futaba even showed off her hypnosis skills by hypnotizing a customer to think he was a frog, much to the delight of the other guests.

  As the day went on, the courtyard became more crowded, and the maids worked tirelessly to keep up with the orders. But they never lost their smiles and kept their customers happy.

  At the end of the day, the customers left with happy memories and promise to return soon. The maids were tired but satisfied with their successful cafe.

  "I think we should do this again," Futaba said, beaming with pride.

  The other maids nodded in agreement, and they all went inside to rest and prepare for their next cafe day.

  Throughout the week, the four maids worked hard to run their cafe. They spent their mornings baking fresh pastries and preparing the day's menu. In the afternoons, they served their customers with grace and charm.

  Futaba was delighted with the success of her cafe, and her friends kept coming back to try out the new menu items. The maids even started to get some regular customers who enjoyed their warm hospitality.

  One day, as they were cleaning up after a busy afternoon, Alice said to the others, "I'm glad we did this. It's been so much fun."

  Haruka smiled and added, "And we're making a lot of people happy too."

  Chiaki nodded in agreement and said, "And it's great to work together as a team."

  Fumi, who had been quiet for most of the week, suddenly spoke up, "I think we should keep this cafe going, even after Futaba's friends go back to school."

  Futaba grinned, "I was just thinking the same thing. I love being a cafe owner."

  And so, the four maids continued to run their cafe, delighting customers with their delicious pastries and warm hospitality. They enjoyed working together as a team and making people happy, and their cafe became a beloved spot in the neighborhood.

  On Sunday, they closed the cafe and did laundry and cleaning together.

  The maids gathered in the courtyard, where Alice had set up a clothesline. Fumi and Haruka began to sort the laundry, while Chiaki and Alice filled buckets with soapy water and started cleaning the floors and windows.

  As they worked, they chatted about their experiences during the week at the cafe.

  "I really enjoyed serving customers," Haruka said, "especially when they complimented us on our baking."

  Fumi nodded in agreement. "I also liked it when they asked us to recommend our favorite tea or coffee."

  Chiaki smiled. "I think we did a good job making our customers feel comfortable and welcome."

  Alice added, "And I think we made a good profit too. Maybe we should do this again sometime."

  As they finished up the laundry and cleaning, Futaba arrived, carrying a large picnic basket.

  "Good job, everyone!" she exclaimed. "Now let's take a break and have a picnic in the park!"

  The maids eagerly followed Futaba to the park, where they spread out a blanket and enjoyed sandwiches and fruit.

  As they ate, they talked about their plans for the future. Fumi expressed interest in opening her own cafe someday, while Haruka mentioned that she wanted to learn more about magic and how to use it in cooking.

  Chiaki said that she wanted to continue to work as a maid, helping others and making them feel happy.

  Alice smiled. "Whatever we do in the future, I know that we'll do it together, as a team."

  The maids nodded in agreement, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the company of their friends.

  Futaba thought: "Should I be a maid too?"

  Futaba looked at herself in the mirror, wondering if she should join the ranks of her maids. She imagined herself in a maid outfit, serving tea and cookies to her customers with a smile.

  "Futaba-sama," Alice approached her with a bow, "Do you need any assistance?"

  Futaba smiled and shook her head. "No, Alice. I was just thinking about joining you all as a maid."

  Alice's eyes widened in surprise. "Really, Futaba-sama? We would be honored to have you as one of us!"

  Fumi and Chiaki nodded in agreement, while Haruka chimed in, "Yes, we can train you to be a perfect maid!"

  Futaba chuckled. "Well, then. Let's get started!"

  For the next few days, Futaba learned how to properly make tea, bake cookies, and serve customers. She wore a maid outfit just like her other maids and greeted customers with a bow and a smile.

  "Welcome to our cafe, Master and Mistress," she said to a couple who entered the courtyard.

  Alice and the other maids watched proudly as Futaba served their customers flawlessly. They had a new addition to their team, and she was quickly becoming just as skilled as they were.

  As the week went on, Futaba grew more confident in her role as a maid. She even started to use honorifics when speaking to her fellow maids.

  "Thank you, Alice-sama," she said with a bow as Alice handed her a tray of cookies.

  "Good job, Fumi-sama," she said to Fumi as they finished cleaning up after closing.

  And so, the maid cafe became a permanent fixture in their daily routine. Customers came from all around to enjoy their delicious treats and impeccable service. Futaba had become a valued member of the team, and the maids couldn't be happier to have her by their side.

  At night Futaba looked at her maid dress on the hanger and thought that her games with hypnosis and turning her friends into maids had gone too far.

  Futaba took a deep breath and decided it was time to lift the hypnosis she had placed on her friends. She called all her maids to her room and sat them down.

  "Fumi, Chiaki, Haruka, I want to thank you for being such great maids this past week. But I think it's time to end our little game," Futaba said. The three maids looked at Futaba, confused.

  "When I snap my fingers, you will all return to your normal selves, and you will remember everything that happened during the past week," Futaba said, holding up her fingers.

  She snapped her fingers, and the room was filled with a bright light. When it faded, Fumi, Chiaki, and Haruka were all back in their original forms, wearing their normal clothes.

  "What happened?" Fumi asked, looking around the room.

  "You were all under hypnosis for the past week," Futaba explained. "I'm sorry if I went too far with my little game."

  "It's okay," Haruka said with a smile. "It was actually kind of fun being a maid."

  "Yeah, I learned a lot of new things too," Chiaki added.

  "But we should probably not do anything like that again," Alice said, her voice calm and collected.

  Futaba nodded in agreement. "Yes, let's just stick to playing regular games from now on."

  And with that, the group laughed and talked about their favorite games and activities, happy to be back to their normal selves.

  Futaba said: "Well, another experiment went well. Now lets all bake cakes together and make us some tea!" The five girls went to the kitchen and started to prepare for baking cakes. Futaba took out the recipe book, and Alice, Fumi, Chiaki, and Haruka gathered around her.

  Futaba said: "We will make strawberry shortcake today. Alice, please measure the flour and sugar. Fumi, can you wash the strawberries and cut them into small pieces?"

  Alice nodded and took out the measuring cups and spoons. She carefully measured the flour and sugar and mixed them together in a large bowl. Fumi went to the sink and began washing the strawberries. She then cut them into small pieces and set them aside.

  Chiaki said: "Haruka and I can make the cake batter. Haruka, can you get the eggs, butter, and milk from the fridge?"

  Haruka nodded and went to the fridge. She took out the eggs, butter, and milk and placed them on the counter. Chiaki then cracked the eggs into a bowl and whisked them together. Haruka melted the butter in a small pan and poured it into the bowl with the eggs. Chiaki then added the flour and sugar mixture, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mixed everything together.

  Futaba said: "Great job, everyone. Now, let's pour the batter into the cake pans and bake the cakes in the oven."

  Alice, Fumi, Chiaki, and Haruka divided the batter evenly between two cake pans and placed them in the oven. Futaba set the timer and said: "While the cakes are baking, let's make the whipped cream."

  Alice took out a bowl and whisk while Fumi and Haruka poured heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract into the bowl. They then took turns whisking the cream until it formed stiff peaks.

  Once the cakes were done, they took them out of the oven and let them cool.

  Futaba said: "Now, let's assemble the cake. Place one layer of cake on the plate, spread some whipped cream on top, and sprinkle the chopped strawberries over the cream. Place the second layer of cake on top, spread more whipped cream on top, and decorate it with more strawberries."

  They all worked together to assemble the cake, and it turned out beautifully. They sliced it into pieces and served it with tea. The group sat around the table, enjoying their delicious cake and chatting about their week.

  Futaba said: "Chiaki what type of customers do you prefer?"

  Chiaki smiled and replied, "Well, I prefer polite customers who use the correct honorifics when addressing us, but I'm not picky." She then chuckled, realizing the irony of her answer.

  Fumi laughed: "I think Chiaki would prefer customers who order the most expensive items on the menu!"

  Chiaki smiled and continued sipping her tea with cake.

  Futaba noticed Chiaki's smile and said, "Chiaki, you seem to be enjoying that cake. Would you like to bake some with me later this week?"

  Chiaki's eyes lit up with excitement. "Yes, please! I would love to bake with you, Futaba-sama."

  Futaba smiled at Chiaki's enthusiasm. "Great! Let's plan to bake together on Friday afternoon. We can make your favorite flavor."

  Chiaki nodded eagerly, still savoring the last bite of her cake. "Thank you, Futaba-sama. I can't wait!"

  As they finished their tea and cake, the group chatted and laughed together, enjoying each other's company. It was clear that their friendship was strong enough to withstand even the most unusual and unexpected adventures.

  Futaba said: "And stop using honorifics. You are my friend now, not a maid."

  Haruka laughed and said, "Sure thing, Futaba. It's going to be hard to break the habit, though."

  Fumi nodded in agreement, "Yeah, it's been ingrained in us for a while now."

  Chiaki smiled, "I will try my best to adjust, Futaba-san."

  Futaba grinned, "Great! Now let's plan our next adventure together."