Volume 7 Chapter 9-2 After all, Prototyping Is the Most Fun, Right？
The following is a short introduction to the brand concept. It explains the freedom of liberation from corsets, essential for noble daughters, and celebrates natural beauty and authenticity.
With a catchy headline, cheerful photos, and a headline and description, the first double-page spread is complete.
"Hmm"
"Oh"
"Well"
Alan, Grace, Flora all look impressed, and Madame even pats Randy's back loudly, saying, "You're good, apprentice."
"This isn't the end."
A slightly shy Randy flips a sketchbook to a page with a photo of Ellie in a white dress, holding her hair in the wind at a street corner, smiling back.
"Clarice, what's the name and concept of this dress?"
"U-uh... Celestial Blossom. It's about... being delicate, or rather, encouraging people to love their cute selves──"
Listening to Clarice's flustered explanation, Randy writes the name on the page and hums, but he can't think of a very good description this time. Still, luckily, Liz, who's very capable, is here.
"May I take care of it?"
Randy has already seen Liz's style on the cover, so he understands what kind of tone to write.
"Go ahead."
Liz takes the pen from Randy and begins writing, saying, "Alright."
'Her hair flows freely in the wind.
Light fabric seems to lift the heart, like wings.
True beauty isn't about decoration; it's about a heart that blooms.
Lace that gently sways like a smile, a fleeting innocence.
It's a moment where you shine amid everyday life.
Even a casual morning or a dignified afternoon──
What this dress teaches is the magic of "loving yourself right now."'
Liz finishes and shyly smiles, asking, "How is it?"
"It's perfect!"
"As expected of Elder Sister!"
Seeing the similar reactions from the siblings, Liz happily looks at Ellie and speaks.
"I wrote it imagining Ellie just now."
"Nyaa!"
Ellie is caught off guard by the unexpected flow of events, but everyone present has been won over by Liz's words. Dressed in a white one-piece, Ellie is the very embodiment of the adorable girl Liz described.
"This feels good. Now, about this photo shoot..."
Randy pastes the photo-shoot one-piece onto the adjacent page.
"What about the color scheme?"
"We're planning 3 colors."
As Clarice lists each color, Liz starts writing another introduction with, "Then..."
'A flower that blooms with your mood, in 3 colors.'
'This model, based on Resort White, features 3 colors: a wave-like light blue (Azuro River), and a rose-scented tea-inspired red (Tea Roses).'
'The fabric is gentle on the skin, a magical linen with excellent breathability.'
'Each color complements your "serene happiness".'
Adding a title and introduction boosts the atmosphere instantly. The enthusiasm is such that the adult ladies and maids are already considering their own photo introductions.
"Next up, it's Liz's photo."
Randy rolls out the page and pastes a photo of Liz holding a gazebo with tea.
"Yes, Clarice, name and concept!"
"Um, this one is 'Natural Serenade'. It's a poised, unadulterated beauty──untouched by anything."
Liz grabs a pen, ready to write after hearing the concept, but Ellie stops her.
"Next, it should be my turn."
Ellie chuckles mischievously and starts writing with a flourish, "I'll write it with you in mind."
'Even a melancholic sigh turns into beauty.
Embracing the light, this night's dress takes no color, only highlighting you.
Strength is the heart that believes in itself.
Beauty is not in others' judgments, but in the light within you.
This one-piece is a mirror reflecting the "calm" within you. And to all who see it, it leaves a trace of "your lingering presence", a miracle.'
Ellie shows a playful face and asks, "How's that?" as Liz covers her red face. And as for Randy's sister...
"You're perfect too!"
"Oh my! It's wonderful!"
As always, she bounces up and down with excitement.
After sharing a moment of joy, Randy says,
"Alright, let's get this photo shoot──"
Pasted a photo of only a one-piece dress on the next page, then asked Clarice about color options.
"It's 3 colors too, but the colors change with the light, so it looks mostly black."
"Yeah, but... so what?"
"Leave it to me. Do you think I don't know who I am?"
Smirking, Ellie started drawing again.
'Capturing the night, 3 depths'
'This model comes in 3 colors: pitch black called Noctus Classic, a bluish-black Midnight Éclat, and a glossy black with a red hue called Rouge Noir.
By weaving delicate magical fibers into the fabric, it gives a faint sparkle like moonlight.
An indulgence that wraps your skin and heart──please make it part of your daily life.'
Everyone there got excited over the perfect wording... well, except for one.
"Master, Madam, it's about time for dinner──"
As the maid hesitantly started speaking, it was already sunset and quite a lot of time had passed.
"It's getting late. We should head home."
"Will we continue tomorrow?"
Instead of Liz, it was Flora who suddenly called out.
"Liza and the others are having so much fun, it's unfair. The rest of us will do it tomorrow──me, Lady Grace, Madame, and Lady Clarice."
Flora puffed out her cheeks, clearly eager to join in; Randy, seeing this, entrusted her and Mama Grace with his sketchbook and remaining photos.
"Lady Grace, let's do it at my house tomorrow."
"Sounds good."
Watching the two excitedly, Randy felt confident ── the vibe, style, price, everything about this era's uncertain parts, they were making a real impact.
"Now, it's just about how to shape this into something real..."
Randy no longer thought about the student council president election. But it would be a little while before he realized that's exactly what instructors Burk and Gardo wanted from him.
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