Reborn as an Extra Chapter 718: The Vacation Begins! Part-2.

Upon entering his chambers, Rio's immediate observation was the distinct and unique nature of the room's interior.

Far from the utilitarian, metallic aesthetic of the academy dormitories, these quarters embraced a more time-honored design, reflecting the local customs of the Feline Tribe.

The flooring consisted of a polished, seemingly rare type of wood. A shoe rack, conveniently placed by the entrance, prompted Rio to remove his footwear and store them properly.

'This really evokes a sense of familiarity, akin to the customs back in my original world...'

In Rio's former life, the place of his birth adhered to a tradition of removing shoes before entering dwellings, a practice aimed at maintaining cleanliness.

'Even the room's internal decoration bears a striking resemblance... it's quite pleasant...'

As Rio ventured deeper into the room, his gaze settled upon the walls adorned with various paintings depicting cats and tigers.

The ceiling itself was graced with elegant chandeliers, creating an atmosphere so reminiscent of home that Rio felt a profound sense of nostalgia.

Just as Rio was soaking in the ambiance, his attention was drawn to the clothing laid out on the bed, presumably prepared for him in advance. The faint smile that had graced his lips vanished instantly.

"What the heck!?"

"Are those… cat ears and a tail!? Is this what they meant by a disguise!?"

Rio's jaw dropped in sheer astonishment, rendering him momentarily speechless, unable to articulate the depth of his surprise.

There lay a 'yukata' of a deep blackish-gold hue, embellished with intricate golden floral patterns.

The yukata itself was undeniably handsome, and Rio had no objection to wearing it. However, the primary issue lay with the rather kitschy cat-ear and tail accessories!

"It's enchanted with magic to feel incredibly lifelike... they've certainly gone to great lengths with the details..."

Faced with this situation, Rio found himself unsure whether to laugh or cry. For a moment, he could only awkwardly rub the back of his neck.

"Ugh, well... if they're providing these for me, others must be wearing them too, so I suppose it's acceptable... I can also utilize my disguise skills to enhance the realism further..."

Ultimately, Rio resigned himself to the situation.

Having journeyed this far for a well-deserved vacation, there seemed little point in dwelling on minor inconveniences intended for their well-being.

Employing his telekinesis, Rio effortlessly changed his attire, transforming his shadow robe into an invisible garment and concealing it beneath the yukata.

With considerable reluctance, Rio placed the dark, black cat ears upon his head. A spell woven into the ears effectively masked his own, and the tail, also imbued with enchantment, simply required attachment to his back to move and behave according to his will without issue.

Coupled with his exceptional disguise abilities, these magically enhanced accouterments transformed Rio into a semblance of a genuine male member of the Feline Tribe!

"Most individuals in this world don't possess black hair and eyes, so I might still stand out despite this disguise. However, I have no desire to alter my hair color, so I'll maintain its current shade..."

Standing before the mirror, Rio felt a surge of satisfaction as he observed his reflection, noting how he now bore a more 'samurai-like' appearance with his sword suspended at his waist.

Rio had even reshaped his sword into a katana purely for aesthetic purposes. The only incongruous element was the pair of cat ears, which lent him an unusually cute demeanor.

'I suspect these might possess some sort of magical effect capable of masking my typically imposing presence...'

'Could it truly be that donning cat ears genuinely makes one appear more approachable?'

Lost in thought, Rio exited his room, only to find himself face-to-face with Link, who had emerged at the identical moment.

Link's yukata was a deep crimson, adorned with flame-like patterns that suited him splendidly. With the addition of red cat ears, he resembled those impetuous characters from anime, perpetually hot-headed and eager for a confrontation!

"Pfft~"

Witnessing this, Rio couldn't suppress a chuckle.

"Hey! Stop laughing! You're wearing these things too! You have no right to mock me!"

As Link exclaimed with displeasure, his crimson tail twitched upwards like an agitated feline's, amplifying the comical nature of the scene.

"Pfffttt... I can't... it's too amusing... hehehe... a brawny, fiery cat, pffffftttt~"

Just as Link's face began to flush with irritation, a sweet yet nervous voice immediately diffused his anger.

"Um... how do I look..."

Peeking cautiously from behind a partially opened door, Riya presented her pink cat ears to Link with an endearing gesture.

Upon beholding her adorable appearance, Link entirely forgot about Rio's teasing and felt that this trip had been profoundly worthwhile!

"You look beautiful!!!"

Encouraged by his heartfelt compliment, Riya seemed to gather her courage, opening the door fully and stepping out with a bashful and hesitant expression.

The exquisite pink yukata, adorned with delicate white floral patterns, presented Riya with an overwhelming aura of cuteness that nearly caused Link to swoon.

Trailing closely behind Riya, Lia made her grand entrance, her new golden yukata shimmering as she revealed it to Rio. "Take a look! This young lady has transformed into an adorable cat girl, hehe~" Lia enhanced her feline persona further by incorporating two charming cat-tooth accessories to accentuate her smile.

Upon witnessing this, Rio promptly gave a resounding thumbs-up and exclaimed, "It's a perfect 10,000,000 out of 10! Absolutely stunning! You've officially claimed the title of the most beautiful cat girl in all of history!"

Flushed with happiness at Rio's praise, Lia eagerly scurried to his side, eager to capture a memorable selfie together, ensuring this moment would be preserved. Shortly after, Miki emerged, also sporting her yukata, and the entire ensemble joined together for a joyous group selfie, immortalizing their shared experience.