Chapter 28: My divergent self
When I was building the mask, I could not get it out of my head that my gender had changed due to a random virus. Is it just me or do the others who got infected also have this side effect? I really hope that Hoyo does not change. That would be a little weird.
Is there any chance I could go back to my normal self? When I was a man.
*sigh* I guess I'll stay as I am for now.
But I could clearly see that Ryu was not worried about me at all. Instead, he was acting towards me as if I were a girl.
Well, at least I was still pretty... prettier than before, but if anyone dares to admit that, I'll kill them.
Ah anyway, I finished the mask. I do not think anyone would recognise me as I am now, but still, it's better to be careful.
The final product was two little black triangles that I stuck on my left and right cheek.
Then I called out "mask on."
It was much cringier than I expected. I could not think of any good phrases so I just put this one. And now I am regretting my decision.
The triangles became transparent and both emitted a laser beam that spread all over my face and slowly the new look began to form.
Ryu stood there with his mouth open. My fac had completely changed. Ok, not completely, I only changed some features, but not the eye colour. I have to keep my current look because it's better and the others will recognise me easier.
"Alright, the mask is ready. Ryu, do you have any of your sister's clothes that would fit me?"
"Ohoho, stay here. I'll give you something suitable to wear." He said with a smile.
I do not think it was a good idea to ask him that.
He came back as quickly as he had left.
He had too many clothes on his arms.
Oh shit, do not tell me I have to try on all these clothes.
"Alright, Shinji, here are your clothes. Try them on." He said with a smile.
I was sure something strange was going on here. I do not think he should be so happy about me dressing up. What kind of dresses was his sister wearing?
The first set was a black dress that had an opening in the middle of the chest area. No thanks.
The second set was a white t-shirt with a black dress that came to my knees. Not appropriate for me.
The third set was a maid outfit? Why the hell was I wearing this thing? And why does Ryu's sister have something like that in her collection?
Ryu must have seen how confused I was, because he answered immediately.
"You know, my sister likes to cosplay, so we have some clothes. But do not ask about the maid outfit."
"....ok?"
But wait, that could not be that bad. I started looking through the pile of clothes. And finally, I found the perfect combination for me.
The fourth set: a black shirt with a silver skirt and black stockings and a white jacket with a hoodie from the back.
Please do not judge me, it was the best set I could think of. And believe me, I like this one much better than the others.
"Oh, Shinji, you look really hot right now." said Ryu, trying to hug me.
"Now, leave me alone. Get your hands off me. I am still a body. (At least in my soul.)", I said, avoiding him.
"Oh yeah, I forgot to ask. Where is your mother? Did not you say you live here with your mother?"
"Ah yes, um... she's a little sick, so she's currently in the hospital."
"Why did not you mention that? When I am done with Miko, we will go see your mother."
"Ah, okay. Take care." He said and waved at me as I left the house.
Now it's time for the long-awaited moment. Time to meet Miko.
The sun was not up yet. I did not pay attention to the time, but I guessed it was afternoon.
On the way to Miko's house, I could see a few boys staring at me here and there.
Normally, a girl should be proud of that, I guess... BUT I AM NOT A GIRL.
After a while, I finally arrived at Miko's house.
I knocked on the door and Yuuki appeared.
"Yuuki, is Miko in there? I'd like to talk to her."
"Oi Miko, there's a girl here asking for you. Come here."
'There's a girl here', those words... I really wanted to punch him in the face, but he does not know, so I leave it at that for now.
"Wait, how do you know my name? I do not think I have ever seen you before."
"I am Shinji." said I as casually as I could.
"Huh?"
We both stared at each other wordlessly for a while until Miko came over.
"Yuuki, is this the girl you are talking about?"
"Yes, it's her."
"Heya, I am Shinji." I said again.
The three of us started staring at each other.
"Oh, you mean you know Shinji? I am sorry, but he's not here." Miko spoke.
"No, I do not know Shinji, I am Shinji."
We continued to stare at each other.
"Okay, let me explain everything to you."
So I began to tell them my story. But now I had to add the gender situation as well. And as soon as I mentioned it, they both burst out laughing.
They were completely out of breath, but they kept laughing. It was a little irritating, I am not going to lie, and to make them stop, I hit Miko gently on the head and slapped Yuuki hard on the face.
"Hey, why did you hit me harder than Miko?"
"Because she's my girl. You, on the other hand..."
"Hey, hey, calm down, it was just a little unexpected and I could not control myself."
"Oh yeah?" I said, moving closer to him.
"Oi, oi, Shinji, stop it." said Miko.
"Okay."
"Thanks, sister, you saved me."
"You can hit him later, now let us go for a walk, we have to see each other for quite a while."
"Alright, let us go then."
I saw Yuuki slowly sneaking into the house and gave him a warning look.
I guess Miko was too happy to see me again, because she was attached to me the whole time.
After I bought her some dangos at a food stall, we sat down on a bench in a park next to us.
"Shinji, so you are a real girl now? Are your breasts real too?" said Miko, touching my breasts.
"Yes, yes they are, stop it." said I as I blushed and took Miko's hand off my chest.
"Ah sorry, I overdid it a bit."
"Eh, never mind. I wanted to ask you... what you think of me now... that I am a girl..."
"What do you mean? This incident will not change the way I feel about you. I love you because of your personality, you are kind, funny and always care about the people around you. There is nothing more I could ask from you. You are the only one for me. Whether you are a girl or a boy. Do not worry, we will still live our lives the way we want to."
These words... brought tears to my eyes... She is good at expressing herself and is truly the best person I have met in my entire life. I am the luckiest man... girl in the world.
"Oh, Shinji, did I say something wrong? Why did you start crying?"
"There's nothing to worry about." said I, smiling.
I grabbed the back of her head with my right hand and kissed her on the mouth.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone