Chapter 90

“Ah~ It’s the new year, but I’m so bored~…”

“Then go out. Didn’t you get a boyfriend?”

“Huh? No?”

“Then why did you come home late on Christmas?”

“To try and get a boyfriend.”

“Failed, huh?”

“Sigh~…”

—

December has already passed, and the first day of the new year has arrived.

Well, it’s the new year, so I’m eating tteokmanduguk for breakfast when suddenly Yura lets out a sigh.

I’m a bit curious about why she failed to get a boyfriend…

Because, honestly, Yura has good genes from her mom, so no matter what she does, guys should be flocking to her.

…Well, I’m also full of mom’s genes.

But what’s the point of being pretty if you’re a guy? Seriously.

—

“Yura unnie, maybe it’s because your personality is a bit… regrettable?”

“Hey~?!”

“Well, her personality is a bit weird. It’s a good thing she doesn’t fall into strange ideologies, but…”

“Even you, unnie?!”

“Talking to Yura just makes me sigh, so guys probably like her at first glance but then lose interest.”

“Really~! That’s not it~!”

“If it’s not that, then I can’t explain it…”

—

Yura is… fine as a regular friend, but if you think about dating her, there’d probably be a lot of annoying or frustrating things.

Most people would fix their flaws before showing them, but Yura just lets them leak out.

And she only puts a temporary fix with tape, so it just keeps falling apart.

You’re supposed to show your charming side first and then reel them in.

—

“By the way, I heard a Grand Duke-Class appeared last night, is that true?”

“Huh? Yeah, it did. For some reason, it appeared near India, so I went and took care of it. I could’ve left it to my senior since they can handle Grand Duke-Class, but they got pregnant, so…”

“Ah.”

—

The Grand Duke-Class monster that appeared in India… that was a分身, not the main body.

The one that appeared in Canada before was the same, so it seems like they’re planning to keep sending out Grand Duke-Class monsters.

I don’t know why they’re doing this, especially since I’ve already taken down Great King-Class and Emperor-Class monsters.

Wouldn’t it be better to just overwhelm us with numbers or prepare a big move with another Medal?

Pandora isn’t that stupid, so there must be a reason for this.

Or… are they slowly tightening the noose and pushing us?

—

“Unnie, that expression again! You’ve always made that face whenever something happens!”

“Huh? Ah… did I make that face again?”

“Your killing intent was oozing out.”

“There’s no such thing as killing intent. It’s probably just my magic power leaking out mixed with emotions, affecting the surroundings.”

“Isn’t that killing intent…?”

“…Is it?”

—

Can that even be called killing intent…?

It’s a bit ambiguous, but… if Yura says so, then I guess it is.

—

“By the way, since you took down another Grand Duke-Class, your money must be piling up again.”

“…Yeah. I don’t even know how to spend it anymore. I’ve already indulged in every luxury I can think of, but the money just keeps growing…”

“Is that even in the category of luxury…? Accessories, bags, watches, cars… aren’t there plenty?”

“That’s what I’m saying…”

“I’m not interested in that stuff. Do I even need accessories to decorate this form? And I only got a car for travel purposes. If I’m moving alone, I can just open a [Gate].”

“Ah, subtly bragging…”

“Ah…”

—

Still… accessories… maybe a necklace or hairpin would be fine.

Earrings or piercings are a bit… no.

I mean, piercing your earlobe sounds scary.

…But would it even pierce?

With my defense so high, wouldn’t the piercing machine just break?

—

“Ah~ anyway~ I’m just gonna laze around all day today~.”

“Aren’t you gonna exercise?”

“…I’ll go for a bit after lunch.”

“Alright. If you want to eat and play to your heart’s content, you gotta exercise.”

“Tch~ Unnie, you’re so lucky you don’t have to!”

“Well, yeah. But I always go train early in the morning.”

“…That training of yours, isn’t it a bit too insane?”

“If I want to be able to handle Pandora, that’s the level I need to be at.”

“…What kind of training are you doing that makes people say you’re insane?”

“You don’t need to know. It’s a magical girl thing.”

—

What should I do today?

Yura said she’s just gonna laze around at home all day except for exercising, and Diamond Dust doesn’t seem to have any plans either.

It’s the new year, so maybe I’ll just relax at home?

Speaking of the new year, watching the sunrise at Seoraksan would’ve been nice, but that’s already passed…

—

“Pecan pie!”

“Oh, that looks delicious.”

“Ugh… gotta hide this from the trainer…”

“Speak properly and exercise properly.”

“Right.”

“It’s so annoying hearing that from two people who don’t gain weight…”

“I train with unnie for an hour every evening. It’s dozens of times harder than just exercising.”

“R-really…?”

“Really. Even if I go easy, it’s still way harder than just burning calories through exercise. It’s combat training.”

“Ah… then I can’t complain…”

—

Well, that’s how it is, so Yura, you better exercise properly.

By the way, this pecan pie is amazing.

Ever since Chubby became so skilled at cooking, the dining table has been so abundant. It’s great.

Even if I cancel all the death sentences I’ve given him before, it’s still worth it.

—

“Hey, by the way, I haven’t seen Katanu around lately. What’s he always doing?”

“Ah… I recommended some Soul-like games to him before, and now he’s holed up in my room all day trying to clear them.”

“…Don’t recommend those. The worse you are at them, the longer the playtime gets.”

“Okay…”

—

Sigh… these mascots these days are all too obsessed with games, the greatest human invention.

But as long as they do their job as the Responsible Mascot, it’s fine.

—

“Chubby. How are the superhumans these days?”

“Superhumans? There are still crimes using superpowers happening everywhere, but the government-recognized superhuman groups are taking care of them!”

“Really? No suspicious groups created by monsters or anything?”

“Not discovered yet! Ah, but there’s been a suspicious reaction from a certain location!”

“Where?”

“The Mariana Trench!”

“…That ridiculously deep place?”

“Yes, that’s right!”

—

Sigh… if there’s a suspicious reaction there, it means there’s definitely something there.

Looks like I’ll have to dive down and check it out. What a hassle.

—

“Sigh… that’s something I’ll have to handle, huh?”

“That’s right!”

“And how’s the hero doing these days? Minki, that guy.”

“Minki? He’s been running around checking his senses! He should be able to leave the hospital soon!”

“Really? Then I should go see him.”

“Want to go now?”

“Now? Sure.”

—

Alright, let’s go check on the hero as a new year’s thing.

I’ve only seen him sleeping the last time I checked on him, so it’s about time I go see him again.

And since I’m a guy, I can grope his chest without his affection dropping.

Meaning, I can do all the teasing I’ve been holding back on with the girls.

Not that I’d get excited or anything.

It’s just the feeling of teasing someone who’s living the same life as me now.

—

Anyway, I opened a [Gate] and headed to the Fairy Realm.

This time, I didn’t bring Diamond Dust.

I’m planning to mess around a bit, and it’d be awkward if Diamond Dust was there.

—

“Oh~ here you are.”

“Ah, Rampage…”

“Tsk tsk, you shouldn’t let your guard down.”

“……”

“So, how does it feel to be a girl?”

“Kuh, kuh…”

—

I’m probably making a smug face right now.

Just looking at him makes me want to laugh.

Ah~ this must be the privilege of being a girl first.

—

“My, my chest is kinda in the way, and my hips are wider so walking feels weird…”

“Is that so? What else? Your center of gravity is different, and nothing’s jiggling, so it must feel really strange, right? Did you touch yourself?”

“N-no…”

“Ah~ I see… you’re scared of what reaction you’d get if you touched yourself? Don’t worry. The idea that a guy’s head would explode if he became a girl is just pseudoscience.”

“……”

“Or is there something else bothering you? Are you trying to keep your male pride intact in that ridiculously sexy body?”

“Hey, sexy body…?! No!”

—

Your face is so fun to watch.

It’s the perfect reaction for teasing.

But if I tease too blatantly, it’ll get annoying, so I’ll stop here.

—

“Well, anyway, your body structure is a bit different, so it’s good to get used to it.”

“Sigh~…”

“Why are you sighing? You should’ve prepared yourself by now, right?”

“It’s just… it still doesn’t feel real…”

“Hmm… then let me make it real for you.”

“Huh? Ah, heh…?!”

“With these firm breasts, huh? Feel it directly and realize the reality.”

“W-wait…?! S-stop…!!”

—

…This guy, it seems like his senses have come back better than I thought.

And he seems really sensitive.

I didn’t even touch any important areas, just groped the fat through his clothes, and his face is already red.

—

“That’s why you should just accept the fact that you’re a girl now. Denying it won’t change anything. Just embrace your inner female.”

“Kuh…!”

“Just kidding. Your body is now closer to a fairy like a magical girl, so you won’t be affected by the monsterization Medal anymore. So you don’t need to be careful now.”

“B-but… I’m already like this…”

“So what? You’re stronger than before. It’s a shame the jiggle is gone, but if you get used to this body, you’ll be able to do your job as a hero even better. Just because you’re a girl now doesn’t mean you’re not a hero anymore, right?”

“Right…”

“Plus, your harem members are all okay with you being a girl, so consider yourself blessed.”

“Haha… even if I’m like this, they still accept me…”

“That’s the trust, friendship, and love you’ve built up over time. You’ve lived well in that other world.”

—

I changed the mood to something more serious and complimented him, and now he’s smiling again.

Even though he’s technically an adult now, he’s still a kid at heart.

—

“Ah, right. Since it’s a rare opportunity, I train my juniors every evening. Want to join?”

“Training…? No, I’m good.”

“Is that so?”

—

This guy, his face says he’s ready to run away.

He must’ve figured out how intense my training is…

…Well, I can’t force him if he doesn’t want to.

—

“Anyway, you look like you’re doing well. Take care of yourself and get discharged soon.”

“Yeah…”

—

Hmm… I wonder how quickly the hero will fall into the female side.

But well, it’s his life, so I shouldn’t be too nosy.

I’ll just check in on him occasionally.

Well, it’s pretty much confirmed that he’ll be pinned down by his two harem members, right?

That guy’s gonna have a happy life once he gets home.

Though his pride will be shattered.

—

“I’m back.”

“Ah, unnie. Want some bread?”

“…Didn’t you just eat pecan pie?”

“Meriol keeps baking so much that it’s overflowing.”

“…True. Give me one too.”

—

Hmm… should I bring some of Chubby’s bread next time I visit someone?

It’s not easy to distribute all this to others…