By Zephyria 
I’m definitely wearing a dress!
The vice president shouted as soon as the agenda was brought up. Soon, other opinions followed one after another.
I’ll decide after seeing the design. Are there any sample photos?
A tuxedo would be fun, too, right? We only wear dresses at weddings.
I like anything. It’s my first time as a Bridesmaid! I’m so excited!
Koi was overwhelmed by the flood of words. Ariel, who had connected the group call, also looked embarrassed by the noise of everyone talking over each other.
“I didn’t know they’d be this excited.”
Koi chuckled at Ariel, who spoke in a low voice so only he could hear. It was chaotic, but that made him even more excited. His friends were reacting so enthusiastically to his wedding. He was even touched because they had been out of touch for quite a while.
“What should we do? Koi.”
Ariel asked, ignoring the chattering noise. It felt like they were replaying the scene of choosing a new Uniform design, and he smiled without realizing it. Koi nodded his head vigorously, his eyes shining.
“Anything is fine, you can choose whatever you want to wear. I don’t care!”
“Really?”
Ariel smiled and cleared her throat, then raised her voice slightly to get her sisters’ attention.
“Everyone, quiet for a moment. I have something to say.”
The noise instantly disappeared, and the surroundings became quiet. Koi even held his breath at the tense silence, and Ariel calmly conveyed the agreed-upon matter through her cell phone.
“Koi said any clothes are fine, so I thought we could decide by voting. Each of you can give your opinion on why you want a certain outfit.”
Oh, when is the date? I need to take a vacation in advance!
The vice president asked urgently, and another sister chimed in.
I’ve never been to the East Coast before. I want to do some sightseeing while I’m there.
Me too, me too.
How about we stay for about a week?
Should we all go together? Like when we went to cheer on the away game in high school!
Everyone got excited as they recalled the memory of singing and having fun on the bus. But they were no longer high school students.
“Um, sorry, but… I don’t think I can do that. It seems like it would cost a lot to stay for a week…”
When one person brought up the realistic problem, the inflated atmosphere quickly subsided. Soon, subdued voices followed, saying, “That’s true.” and “I can’t stay for a week either.”
They were so excited just a moment ago.
Koi felt bad seeing his sisters’ reactions. Reality couldn’t be ignored, but…
After thinking for a moment, he made a decision and spoke up.
“Um, is the reason you can’t stay here long because you don’t have enough money, or is it difficult to take a vacation?”
It’s the money, what else.
The vice president readily answered.
If we stay there for a week, the accommodation costs and everything else will add up. And we can’t just eat hot dogs every day.
That’s right, since we’re going, I want to eat at some nice restaurants.
There are many famous places. I even have a scrapbook.
This isn’t the only chance. We can all go again in 10 years!
That’s great, let’s definitely do that!
Buffalo! Buffalo!
Koi, who had been listening to the conversation with a serious expression as they encouraged each other casually, hesitated and opened his mouth.
“Um, Al. Would it be rude if I asked Ash to pay for everyone’s plane tickets or accommodation…?”
Ariel seemed a little surprised at the cautious question, but soon answered with a smile.
“Of course not. Everyone will be happy. Right, girls?”
Huh? What?
Why? What is it?
Ariel shushed the sisters who hadn’t heard Koi’s words and were asking questions, and only after confirming that everyone was quiet did she open her mouth.
“Koi wants to ask Ash to provide all the sisters’ flights and accommodation. I’m wondering what you all think?”
What?
What did you say? He’s going to pay for all the expenses?
Really? Oh my gosh! Really, all of ours?
Surprised screams erupted one after another. Amid the chaos, the vice president spoke from across the cell phone.
Koi, I appreciate the offer, but is it okay? I know Ash is rich. But still…
Ariel quickly interrupted the vice president and interjected, “I heard it from Bill,” she mouthed to Koi. Koi was newly touched by Ariel’s consideration, who had already known that fact but hadn’t bothered to mention it. She must have been waiting for him to bring it up first, thinking it might be difficult for him to talk to Ashley about money. If Koi hadn’t said anything until the end, she would have readily accepted it as well. What was important to Ariel was that Koi’s wedding ended happily and perfectly.
Knowing her thoughtfulness, he felt a lump in his throat. At the same time, he resolved to make this happen.
“Then I’ll call Ash now. Wait a moment.”
Okay.
We’ll wait, as long as you need.
What should I do, I’m so nervous.
The sisters, who were whispering and talking, quickly closed their mouths at the vice president’s “Quiet!” Koi, who came out of the chat room and found Ash’s number and pressed the button, waited for the call to connect with a somewhat nervous expression. Soon, the connection tone stopped and the voice he had been waiting for came out, and he opened his mouth with a more hardened face.
“Uh, um, Ash. I’m calling because I have a favor to ask…”
Ariel, who happened to make eye contact with him, smiled. As if to say not to worry. Gaining strength from her face, he took a deep breath and finally uttered the words he had been holding back.
“Um, I want to invite my high school cheerleading team friends as Bridesmaid, can you… provide the accommodation and flights for everyone?”
Thump, thump, Koi felt like his heart was about to burst in the mere seconds it took for an answer to come. Ash’s calm voice was heard from the other side.
“As much as you want.”
“By private jet.”
Just as he was about to call out Ash’s name with emotion at the affectionate voice, Ariel suddenly intervened. While Koi was surprised, Ariel leaned forward and spoke into Koi’s cell phone, raising her voice somewhat.
“You’re not thinking of treating us the same as those gorillas, are you? Bring all the sisters by private jet. This is an order, Ashley Miller. My sisters are very expensive.”
Hiiik.
Koi swallowed without realizing it. Silence fell, and a heavy silence flowed between them. He was inwardly anxious, but it didn’t take long for Ashley to answer from the other side.
As you command, Queen.
The sarcastic tone was clear, but it didn’t matter to everyone. As soon as Ashley’s words were finished, the sisters began to scream from across Ariel’s cell phone.
Private jet? Really? A private jet?
I’m going to the East Coast! I’m going by private jet! Wait for me, East Coast! I’m coming!
Koi, thank you! Thank you so much!
I’ll be a really good Bridesmaid, I can wear a carrot and be a Bridesmaid if you want!
I’ll wear an onion!
Are you guys going to help Koi’s wedding, or are you going to ruin it?
Koi was momentarily stunned by the series of strange noises that erupted like an angry archaeopteryx crying out. He hurriedly picked up his cell phone and ran to the corner, blocked one ear, and focused on the phone again.
“Ash, Ash?”
This time, Ashley answered after a pause.
Yeah. Are you away from the ‘sisters’ a bit?
“Uh, yeah. I came to the corner.”
Koi, who had answered hastily, opened his mouth, belatedly feeling his pounding heart.
“Um, Ash. Thank you, for being so kind to my friends…”
You’re welcome. It’s for my wedding.
〈Now you know how much Ash is looking forward to it, right?〉
Bill’s words came to mind, and Koi’s face flushed. Thinking that everyone sincerely wanted their happiness, his heart ached with gratitude.
“I love you, Ash. I’m so, so excited too.”
Ashley chuckled briefly from the other side when he couldn’t hold back his confession.
Me too. Don’t worry and tell me everything you need. If you tell Bernice, she’ll take care of it.
“Uh, okay. Thank you.”
Koi hesitated at the name Bernice. He had encountered her often while preparing for the wedding, but she was still an unsettling person to him.
Just think of it as a business relationship.
Koi, who reaffirmed himself once again, glanced back and made eye contact with Ariel.
“Uh, um…”
Ashley said as if he knew he would, to Koi who hesitated and started to speak.
Why don’t you go back to the ‘sisters’ now? They’ll need more.
His voice was full of laughter. Koi said I love you again and hung up the phone.
As he turned around and went back to his seat, the noisy noise greeted him. Feeling his mind ease quickly, Koi sat back on the sofa. And they spent the whole day talking about what to wear at the wedding, and after three serious votes, they made a decision.
To wear both tuxedos and dresses.