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A Japanese cafe is offering $25 for people to live like a maid by serving employees dressed up as clients.
As reported by the South China Morning Post, the offbeat new fashion was initiated by an innovative team selling maid cosplay culture. The pop-up is named "Cafe Where You Can Become a Maid" and provides guests with a long, sophisticated maid gown to wear and serves tea and cake to a staff member in the role of an ojou-sama, a sophisticated and wealthy "lady" character that frequently appears in anime.
Because there is no changing room on the premises, players just put the maid costume over their own clothing. The package also comes with photoshoots, allowing customers to take pictures of themselves in character.
The organizers claim anyone can do it regardless of gender, but the event has witnessed high demand from men who desire to experience the fantasy in a lighthearted environment without the stresses of actual service work.
"I turned into a maid, and the mood was so festive. This really is the most fascinating thing that happens in the world," one visitor is quoted by SCMP as saying.
Another male visitor contributed, "I summoned up the courage to try being a maid. The lady, housekeeper, and maid were all lovely, and it was enjoyable taking pictures. Thanks."
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The pop-up has been booked out often, with numerous individuals claiming they were unable to get a booking because it is in demand. It also generated debate on social media.
It is considered a form of entertainment by many users. "I believe it is simply fun to dress up in a dress that I would not actually purchase. In a way, it is very fascinating," one commentator stated.
Another said, "It is wonderful. Some individuals like the notion of serving other people, but actual service work is difficult, and not all clients are pleasant. Here, you pay for the experience, dress up, and serve an individual who will not be difficult on you."
Not everyone is so certain, though. "No way. Paying to serve others? What a turnabout of the natural order," said one critic.
"Genuinely, I am more interested in the part played by the staff members who get to portray the ojou-sama," replied another.
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