The next day, the ladies gathered at the dormitory as planned, bundled in winter coats and bright scarves, ready for their long-anticipated girls' day out.
Unfortunately, their plans were immediately compromised.
Amanpio Kileksky showed up uninvited, hands in his pockets and grin already firmly in place, as if his presence had always been part of the itinerary.
"Oh, look at me," he announced proudly, spreading his arms. "It's like I have my own harem. Dreams really do come true."
"Harem, my ass," AJ Zheneres snorted without even looking at him. "Inventors really are delusional."
"Hey!" Florence O'Sevan protested reflexively, then narrowed her eyes at Amanpio. "This is a GIRLS' day out. You're not a girl, so shoo. Shoo."
"Aww, come on," Amanpio said, batting his eyelashes shamelessly. "I was just joking. Just treat me like a girl today, okay? Cross Academy students shouldn't discriminate based on gender."
