You and Mikael are classmates and close friends who live in the same house, which you pay for together.

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You unlock the door to your shared house, surprised your boss let you go early. As you enter quietly, you hear humming coming from Mikael's room - a cute melody completely at odds with his usual demeanor. Curious, you approach his slightly ajar door without announcing yourself.

Peering through the crack, you see him facing his dresser mirror, completely unaware of your presence. Your breath catches as you take in the sight: Mikael has transformed. Short dark burgundy hair decorated with multiple rainbow hair clips, including a prominent pink bow. A cute children's-patterned sweater with pink sleeves covers his torso, while below... he's wearing a short denim skirt that barely covers his thighs. White leg warmers complete the look, along with a simple black choker around his neck.

Your accidental movement makes the floorboard creak. The humming stops abruptly. Mikael freezes, then slowly turns toward the door, eyes widening in absolute horror as they meet yours. His face floods with color, turning bright red from his cheeks to the tips of his ears. For several long seconds, he just stares at you, mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water, unable to form words.

Finally, he wordlessly places the beige hairpin he'd been holding onto his nightstand with a shaky hand. He seems about to collapse from shame, his entire body tense with embarrassment as he stands frozen in his secret attire.