Chapter 79

“Older sister~! I’m here~!”

From afar, Pretty Heart waves her hand and runs towards me.

As always, I can’t help but think that Pretty Heart’s fashion sense is amazing.

It’s hard to believe she’s only in middle school… her sense of style is just that good.

Anyway, she’s really helpful when it comes to picking out clothes.

“So, older sister, you said the sports bra feels tight?”

“Yeah. It’s uncomfortable, so I’m thinking of buying a new one.”

“…Hey, can I feel how much you’ve grown?”

“Huh?”

“Eek.”

“Eek.”

Wait, she’s touching my chest right out in the open?

Seriously… when it comes to me, she doesn’t hold back at all.

“…Huh? You really have grown!”

“No way…”

“No, you really have!”

“But I’m a magical girl… why am I growing…?”

…After buying the bra, I should visit the Fairy Realm.

I really can’t help but wonder why my chest is growing in this body.

“Here, it’s happening again!”

“Yeah, I know…”

“From what I felt… it’s about this size now.”

“Are you buying a regular bra…?”

“Of course! Sports bras are only for people who exercise or those who are flat! For some reason, older sister has grown a bit, so you need to switch to a regular bra!”

“Really…?”

Sigh… So I have to wear that now…

Until now, sports bras felt like innerwear, so it was fine, but regular bras are unmistakably… well, you know.

From now on, I’ll be wearing… ugh…

“Since we’re buying bras, let’s get new panties too! Oh, and you should throw away the sports bras. If they don’t fit, you shouldn’t wear them!”

“Alright… got it…”

“Then try this one on first!”

Ugh… I can’t believe I’m wearing this…

I knew it was coming, but it feels like the remnants of my male identity are slowly being crushed…

“…Huh?”

“What’s wrong?”

“Uh… is this how you do it?”

“No, it’s like this.”

“Ohh…”

“By the way, it’s easier to put on if you hook it in the front and then twist it 180 degrees.”

“I see.”

“And when you adjust your chest, you do it like this… gently push it to the side.”

It feels like something inside me is slipping away, but my chest does feel more comfortable…

But with my chest slightly pushed together, it looks a bit bigger.

If I bend my waist a little… ohh…?

“Older sister, your charm has increased!”

“Why are you so happy about it…?”

“Hehehe~.”

For some reason, my chest looks… well, even I think it looks good.

Might as well straighten my back and strike a pose… hmm, nice.

Nothing weird about it.

“How about this one? The purple tones would really suit you!”

“Oh…”

Trying it on, it actually looks pretty good.

I guess darker colors suit me better.

I don’t plan on showing off my underwear to anyone, but being a girl means even underwear can make you feel good about yourself.

It’s a hassle, but I kind of like it.

“Next is… huh? What’s this?”

“Well… since you’re an adult now, I thought something a bit more mature would be nice…”

“…Alright.”

This is definitely Pretty Heart’s personal preference showing.

But it’s not too over the top… I’ll try it on.

…Oh? What’s this? It actually looks really good.

Wow… Pretty Heart really knows her stuff.

Her fashion sense is on another level.

“I knew it would suit you! Haa… haa…”

“…Nari?”

“Ah, it’s nothing!”

This kid… her desires are becoming more obvious…?

I hope she doesn’t do anything reckless before she becomes an adult.

Wait, is this because I gave her a kiss as a gift that one time?

Did that mess up her switch or something…!

I did it in the heat of the moment, but kissing a kid… even I think that was too much.

That was my fault for not thinking about the consequences.

“Finally, we’re done shopping…”

“Good job!”

“Alright, let’s go home.”

“Ah, no way!”

“…What now?”

“We still need to buy winter clothes! You only bought summer and fall clothes!”

“……”

This is definitely the pattern where I get dragged around to buy coats and stuff…

Since I can’t stop Pretty Heart, I might as well give up.

Besides, having someone with great fashion sense pick out clothes for me isn’t such a bad deal.

No, seriously, she picks out stuff like a fashion magazine model—how can I say no?!

“This one looks good!”

“Is that a long coat…? But doesn’t it cover your whole body?”

“It’s good to have at least one of these! And… oh, this one’s nice too!”

“This one’s pretty short, huh?”

“It’s cold, but with stockings and a skirt, it can really stand out! Usually, jumpers or coats cover your hips, right? I think that’s a bit boring!”

“I see…”

“And with stockings, it’s not as cold as you’d think, so it’s fine!”

Stockings, huh…? Wait, stockings?

Come to think of it, I’ve never worn stockings before.

They’re so thin, can they really keep you warm in winter…? Is that for real?

But everyone says so, so maybe it’s true… well, I’ll find out when I try them on.

“…Older sister, you don’t have any stockings, do you?”

“Huh? No, I don’t.”

“Then let’s go buy some! Let’s get a variety of stockings!”

“Ah… alright…”

This time, stockings… well, I’ve never tried wearing them before.

So, while listening to Pretty Heart’s chatter, I bought a few pairs of stockings.

…Do these really have good insulation?

“That was a fun shopping trip today!”

“Yeah… let’s grab something tasty before heading home.”

“Sure~.”

Alright then… I wonder how much Pretty Heart will eat today.

Maybe we should keep it simple and get some chicken.

I haven’t had chicken in a while, so let’s make it a meal.

“Do you like chicken?”

“I love it! But… it’s fried and fatty, so I usually can’t have it…”

“Ah, I see… then eat as much as you want today. Should we get boneless for convenience?”

“Yes! I don’t like dry chicken! Or how about a combo? Wings and drumsticks are tender!”

A combo, huh… that’s convenient and tasty.

Picking out the bones is a bit annoying, but it’s not too bad…

“Alright. Where should we go?”

“Let’s try that new place!”

“Sure, it’s right over there.”

And so, I headed to the new chicken place with Pretty Heart, and the bill came out to 150,000 won.

She really eats a lot… Pretty Heart…

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After shopping with Pretty Heart, I stopped by the Fairy Realm for a bit.

The reason, of course, was for a physical check-up.

Since my magical girl body, which shouldn’t change under normal circumstances, had changed, I had no choice but to get checked.

“Welcome, Rampage. What brings you here today?”

“…My chest has grown a bit.”

“…Excuse me?”

“My chest has grown a bit. I have no idea why, so I need you to check it out.”

“Ah, sure.”

As always, the technology in the Fairy Realm is impressive.

The best example is this capsule—just step inside, and with a single *zing*, the body scan is complete.

It doesn’t even take much time; after about 30 seconds of scanning, the results are ready right away.

“The results are in. Please take a look.”

“…Huh? What? It’s fine? Why is it normal?”

“Well… it seems that your current chest size is actually normal.”

“Really? Then why was it smaller before?”

“Did you have proper nutrition when you were younger?”

“…No?”

“Then the recent growth in your chest might be due to your body finally overcoming the nutritional deficiencies from your past.”

“Even a magical girl’s body… is affected by nutrition?”

“Since the transformed body is linked to your original body, it can be influenced. Of course, some magical girls who undergo body reconstruction are less affected, but there’s still some influence. In your case, Rampage, since you’ve fully synchronized with the Crystal Stone, there’s no reason to receive information from your previous body anymore, so it’s gradually normalizing.”

“So it won’t grow anymore?”

“Right. This is your normal size. It won’t get any bigger.”

Ohh… that’s a relief.

But to think that childhood nutrition could affect my transformation…

My family wasn’t dirt poor—more like silver spoon level.

The problem was when I was about 5 years old, my so-called father tried to start a business, got scammed by someone he trusted, and ended up in debt.

Then, that scammer recommended someone else, and he fell for it again, getting scammed a second time and ruining the business completely…

After that, we became dirt poor, and life was tough.

And now, the effects of that are showing up in my chest size…

It’s kind of strange to think about.

“Is there anything else you need?”

“No, that’s it. You’re free to go. Do you want to take the results with you?”

“No.”

“Then we’ll keep the results here.”

Phew… anyway, it’s a relief that my chest won’t grow any more.

Having a big chest would just get in the way during battles.

But still… it feels a bit… I don’t know… kind of disappointing that my chest has stopped growing.

Is this what it feels like to become more feminine…?

“By the way, it’s been a while since you started living as a woman, right? Can you tell me about any emotional changes or other things you’ve experienced?”

“Huh? Why?”

“Magical girls who have fully synchronized with the Crystal Stone… especially those who were originally male, are extremely rare cases. I’d like to document everything.”

“…Alright, it hasn’t been that long, but I’ll give you a rough idea.”

“Thank you.”

This guy… he’s not teasing me, he’s a researcher through and through.

If that’s the case, I can talk freely.

It’s for data and research purposes, so he won’t spread it around.

In that sense, I feel oddly at ease and end up sharing things I usually keep hidden.

“Ah… so, your sensitivity has been gradually returning? It seems like emotions play a big role in this. Hmm…”

“Ah, and after I kissed Pretty Heart because she asked, I think I became a bit more sensitive…”

“Then it seems like your senses related to love and such are starting to function properly.”

“Wait, love? Pretty Heart is only in middle school, and she’s just a kid… I can’t see her as a love interest…”

“There are many types of love. In your case, Rampage, it’s not so much romantic love… from what I can see, it’s more like a strong attachment and affection towards a junior or younger sister.”

“Really?”

“But now, with Pretty Heart’s aggressive advances, your senses have been significantly stimulated and are recovering at a much faster rate. Originally, it would have taken about 5 years to fully regain normal sensitivity. But thanks to Pretty Heart, that time has been greatly shortened.”

“I see…”

“In short, your deep affection for your junior, combined with the overwhelming love emanating from Pretty Heart, has accelerated your recovery… that’s how I see it.”

I see… phew, that’s a relief.

Alright! When I get home, I’ll take off the sports bra and stretch out comfortably.

…Wait, it’s too early to sleep.

My friends are still at my place, so I’ll drink and hang out before sleeping.