Peak femininity

Daria snuck into the secret puzzle cafe and changed into a new outfit. The outfit consisted of snazzy black sneakers, black latex pants, and a latex coat styled in the fashion of Daria's maestro kimono, complete with fire and scattering Sakura petals. Underneath the coat, she was sporting a similarly styled tank top. The outfit was special as it was the final outfit Mizuse had ever designed.

"Mizuse... You really were a talented woman. Damn you Michiko," she thought as she recalled her last conversation with Mizuse.

...

"Y- You were Maestro Himitsu all along!?"

"That's right. My apologies for deceiving you, but I tend not to reveal my real self to others," Daria nodded as she put her WWCF card away.

"Am I the only one that knows."

"Actually no. Michiko's been my childhood friend, even though we're nearly 10 years apart, so she knows. Guess Himitsudono knows too and that's about it."

Mizuse nodded and quickly pulled out her sketchpad. When she was done, she presented it to Daria.

"Whoa, you really make this on the fly?"

"Yes. I figured I'd give you a modern design, as thanks for all you've done. The only thing I can't settle on is the hair. The makeup can work with any style, but I want the hair to be trendy..."

"Guess we could just say fuck it and shave my head."

"Oh, no, no, no! While I am currently sporting the bald look and do believe it is the key to peak femininity, I won't just force my savior to shave her head to compliment my outfit."

Daria smiled and patted Mizuse's head, causing her to blush. "You really are a good girl, Mizuse. Don't worry. Shaving my head's always been a bucket lister for me, so no worries. I'll even go as bald as you."

"'As bald as me'?"

"Yup! Could you imagine Mimoko's face when she sees mommy's bald? 'KYAAH! Okaa-chan! What have you done to yourself! You look hideous!' Oh, it'll all be worth it to see Mimoko freak out."

Mizuse couldn't help but laugh. "Ara, ara. You're quite the quirky woman off the board. But if you're willing to go as bald as me, I'd insist on finding the perfect style for the outfit even more. That way, you can truly go bald without regret and achieve the full peak femininity of the look and metamorphosis."

"Oh yeah, you said bald was enlightenment."

"Indeed it is, and it physically feels divine as well," Mizuse giggled as she reached into her purse and grabbed some head oil.

"Want me to pamper you?" Daria grinned.

Mizuse excepted the offer and allowed Daria to oil up her head. "Ara, ara. you really know how to oil a woman's bald head, mommy- AH!"

A mischievous smirk appeared on Daria's face as Mizuse began to go flush with embarrassment.

"My apologies for calling you "mommy". See, my mother died during childbirth, so I never grew up with a motherly figure. But talking with you, makes me feel like I'm talking with a motherly figure."

Daria simply smiled and stared down at Mizuse. "Well I am a mommy after all. Don't worry, I think of all you SPCMs as my daughters, except for Michiko and Himitsudono. Michiko's more like a little sister though."

"Ara, ara. That makes me glad. ...Mommy, I promise I'll find a hair style that will mesh perfectly with that outfit. You deserve to achieve the best women's beauty has to offer."

"No need to push yourself. But thanks. Don't worry. Even if I decide to shave my head, I ain't doing it until Mimoko sees me once as maestro."

"She doesn't know?"

"Nope. So I'm gonna kindly ask you keep that secret until the day she can challenge me," Daria smiled as she finished the oiling.

"Ara, ara. Mommy... thanks. I'll keep your secret safe with me," Mizuse blushed as she kissed Daria on the cheek. "AH! I'm-"

"No worries. Heck, mommy's the one with the kinky genes so no worries," Daria smiled as she patted Mizuse on her head once more.

Mizuse's face went completely red as she got up and went on her way. At the time, Daria figured she just needed some space and didn't bother going after her. Had she known what cruel fate awaited Mizuse though, she would have gone after her.

...

"And that was the last time I saw her. The REAL her. Dammit, I shouldn't have parted ways, but I thought she might need some space after that kiss. Dammit."

As Daria gazed at herself in the mirror, she paused for a bit before rummaging through one of the dresser drawers. She smiled as she pulled out some red hair dye and opened it up. Within minutes, half of her short blond hair was now dyed red, perfectly meshing with the outfit.

Daria smiled and took out her phone. "I found the style, Mizuse. #Peakfemininity," she thought as she took a picture of herself and posted it online with the hashtag, #Peakfemininity.

"Mizuse, watch over me. Mommy's gonna save your sister, Doraaki," Daria thought as she headed out.