Chapter 78

“Kwaaak, damn it!!”

“That guy dancing on the Legos is hilarious.”

“Hey, standing still hurts less.”

“Pfft…”

“……”

The party game continues.

This time, Jin is in last place and has to step on Legos while the next game continues.

Meanwhile, Diamond Dust is sitting on the couch behind, watching.

She’s holding Max and Katanu in her hands, enjoying their soft fur. She doesn’t seem to have a care in the world.

“…Older Sister.”

“What?”

“Is beer tasty?”

“Yeah, it’s tasty.”

“Um, since I don’t get drunk anyway, can I try it?”

“…Huh?”

Wait, is it okay for Diamond Dust to drink alcohol?

Well, since regular poisons don’t affect her, it shouldn’t matter, right?

The reason alcohol is prohibited for minors is because they get drunk easily, and their bodies are more sensitive to certain substances when they’re young.

But still… she’s technically a minor, so should I say no?

“…You can try it. But don’t drink freely until after you graduate high school.”

“Okay. Then… eck.”

“What? Is it bitter?”

“I don’t know about bitter… but the alcohol taste is… not great…”

“Good, that’s enough. It’s not great until you get used to it.”

“Ugh…”

“Kwaaaak!!”

“…When will that screaming stop?”

“Until this is over.”

As expected, no one likes alcohol on their first try.

But at least this keeps her away from alcohol for now.

Honestly, I don’t want to see Diamond Dust chugging alcohol at home.

It’s fine after she graduates and becomes an adult, though.

It’s like… even if her appearance stays the same, there’s a subtle change in her demeanor and atmosphere when she becomes an adult. That’s what matters.

“Ah… I can’t feel my feet…”

“Is it my turn now…?”

“Daeyoung, go up.”

“Hurry up.”

By the way, Daeyoung is in last place this time.

Thanks to that, Jin escaped the Lego hell, and Daeyoung is up next.

And immediately, the screaming starts.

Diamond Dust bursts into laughter in the background, but no one notices because the screams of pain are too loud.

…We played games like that until evening, and the punishment game ended when Chubby finished preparing dinner.

The results: Me – 0, Jin – 2 times, Daeyoung – 1 time, Jinsu – 1 time.

The final winner is me.

…Well, even if I had lost, it would’ve been boring since I don’t react.

“Ugh…”

“My feet still hurt…”

“By the way, isn’t your younger sister coming back?”

“She said she’d come back late at night, so she’s probably playing all day.”

Speaking of which, Yura is really pitiful today.

She’s out playing all day and can’t even eat this delicious roast beef.

Hmm, it pairs really well with red wine.

It’s great to be able to enjoy alcohol.

“…Is wine tasty?”

“It’s tasty. This is high-quality wine.”

“I want to try it too.”

“Here, try it.”

But why is Diamond Dust suddenly interested in alcohol?

…Ah~ Is it because she’s seen me drinking beer all the time?

“……Ah, this is okay.”

“It’s okay? How’s the alcohol taste?”

“Somehow… this is bearable?”

“Is that so… Well, since you don’t get drunk, drink it while eating.”

“Okay. Hehe…”

Why is she so happy about being able to drink alcohol?

Is this the age where you get excited about that?

Why do high schoolers have such fantasies about alcohol and cigarettes?

It’s really not a big deal.

“…Ah, this… the wine pairs really well.”

“With Western food, red wine usually pairs better. Keep that in mind.”

“Okay~.”

Well, you can always ask the server for recommendations, so you don’t have to think too hard.

But earlier, she was complaining about the alcohol taste, and now she’s chugging it.

“Wow~ You’re drinking well~.”

“It’s enviable that you don’t get drunk. But also pitiful.”

“Real.”

But I’ll only let her drink during meals.

I can’t allow her to drink casually, no matter what.

At least wait until she’s an adult.

For now, only during meals.

“Ah, by the way, Ayun.”

“Yes?”

“Lately, my sports bra feels a bit tight. Do bras shrink? Maybe I’ve been washing them too much.”

“……Ah, that… um…”

“Don’t beat around the bush.”

“…Maybe your chest got bigger?”

“…What? My chest? No, that can’t be…”

This is weird… As a magical girl, my body shouldn’t change like that.

What kind of nonsense is this…

“Bras don’t shrink. If they did, I’d have to buy new ones every month. That’s a waste of money.”

“Really…?”

Ugh, hmm… There are friends here, and we’re in the middle of dinner, so I’ll check later.

No way, my chest is getting bigger… That’s ridiculous.

…I hope I don’t suddenly become busty.

If that happens, I might have to cut them off… No, they’d just regenerate, so it’s pointless.

Anyway, after dinner, I let my friends hang out with Max, and I quickly went to the bathroom to take off my clothes.

I took off my sports bra and checked my chest.

……It’s definitely a bit fuller.

It’s subtle, so I didn’t notice until now.

I should go to the Fairy Realm for a body check…

But since my sports bra is tight, should I switch to a regular bra?

Should I ask Pretty Heart for help, or Diamond Dust?

Considering quality, Pretty Heart is better… but…

…Let’s go for quality.

Tomorrow, I’ll contact Pretty Heart and buy new underwear.

Might as well get something that fits well and looks nice…

……Yeah, that’s fine.

Let’s not overthink this girly stuff.

I can’t go back to being a guy, so why keep worrying?

What matters is whether I can kill enemies without hesitation.

Sigh… Yeah…

…Anyway, should we play games after dinner?

Or just slowly drink beer and pet Max?

“We’ve eaten dinner, so what now?”

“I’m done with games, let’s just chat. I came to see Max anyway.”

“I’ll keep playing games.”

“I care more about snacks than Max. Fairy snacks are really tasty.”

Hmm… Then I’ll watch Daeyoung play games and drink.

What beer should I drink this time?

Or maybe sip wine while watching?

Wine doesn’t have to be paired with food.

Hmm… Okay, second round is wine.

So after dinner, I trained Diamond Dust and brought out a lot of wine.

Unlike beer, sipping wine is fine, but with four people drinking, it’s going to run out fast.

…Wait, five people.

There’s someone with expectant eyes next to me.

Hey, you’re a minor.

“Oh, is this that series we played before?”

“Yeah. The new one just came out.”

So it’s a single-player game series, not a party game…

This one looks like it has a ton of content too.

The previous game had endless content, so this one probably does too.

“By the way, this wine is amazing. Where did you get this?”

“That? When I went shopping before, Chubby was surprisingly good at picking it out.”

“Wow…”

“I bought it directly from overseas!”

Lately, wines from the U.S. have been really good.

So I went to the U.S. and bought some. Seems like a good choice.

Plus, my fridge has a wine cooler function, so storage isn’t an issue.

No wonder… I bought a big fridge, but it’s unnecessarily large.

“…Ayun. Is it that tasty?”

“…Yes.”

“Okay… But don’t drink without my permission, okay? You’re still a minor.”

“Okay~.”

It’s not good for her to develop a taste for alcohol so early.

Maybe I’m too lenient with the kids…

But it’s too late now.

Let her enjoy it, but with some control.

Not completely blocking it, but allowing some enjoyment while keeping it in check.

That’s how you educate kids.

“Dabin. What are you doing for Halloween?”

“Me? Halloween? …Hmm? Probably just drinking beer at home.”

“That damn beer… Hey, at least try a Halloween party or something.”

“Nah. Too much trouble.”

“Come on… No, come on, try dressing up.”

“I said no.”

“How about a Lego ghost? You made everyone taste Lego hell.”

“…No thanks.”

A Halloween party is already too much trouble, and now a Lego ghost?

I should pour Legos into his shoes.

“How about a Halloween party with your juniors? Sounds good, right?”

“What nonsense are you spouting now?”

“No, think about it. Host a Halloween party and make your juniors happy as their senior. What better way to build camaraderie among magical girls?”

“…That’s true.”

“Right?”

Hmm… Well, I’ve been tough on the kids lately, and I haven’t done anything nice for them.

So inviting them over, feeding them, and playing games together sounds good.

And for Halloween, skip training for that day.

Everyone knows Chubby’s cooking is amazing, so they’ll probably love it.

But they might have plans with friends, so I’ll have to think about that.

“I’m back~.”

“Is Yura here?”

Yura’s back.

Judging by her appearance, she didn’t go to a club or anything.

She doesn’t really like partying at clubs.

But you never know when she might change her mind… That’s what worries me.

“Yeah. What are you doing? Ah, hello~.”

“Oh~ Yura’s back! Should I give you some allowance?”

“I already get a lot from Older Sister, so it’s okay.”

“Really? Hey, how much allowance are you giving her that she’s refusing it? She usually drools over allowance.”

“Probably because there are other people around. And the allowance is… quite a lot. 200 a month.”

“That’s a lot.”

“Even by rich kid standards, that’s a lot.”

“Wasn’t 100 the limit?”

Am I giving too much?

Well, money is overflowing, and it keeps piling up, so it’s fine.

As long as she doesn’t spend it recklessly, there’s no need to cut back.

“By the way, what are you all drinking… Ah! This is the wine that ranked 3rd in reviews! Older Sister! I want some too!”

“Sure, have some. There’s plenty.”

“Yay~! …But why is Ayun drinking?”

“I gave her permission. She can only drink when I allow it.”

“Really? …Well, since she doesn’t get drunk, it’s fine, right?”

She’s taking it so lightly.

Am I really that much of a stickler?

No, I can’t be that rigid.

Let’s be more flexible and open-minded.

“Yay~! Older Sister! Pour me some!”

“…Here.”

“Thanks~. By the way, what’s Daeyoung doing? Is that a new game?”

“Yeah, it’s a new game.”

“Then I’ll just watch~.”

Hmm… Today went surprisingly smoothly.

None of the things I worried about happened, and it was a quiet, comfortable day.

Is it all thanks to the games?

Ah, but it was really loud during the Lego punishment.

Thankfully, there’s a soundproofing spell in fairy magic.

Fairy magic… It’s really helpful and convenient in daily life.

…By the way, this tightness is really bothering me.

I’ll contact Pretty Heart and buy new ones tomorrow.