Chapter 46
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 46
Chapter Title: Is This Your First Time Seeing a Saintess Who’s Good at Magic Too?
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‘Gym clothes, gym clothes, huh...’
After taking public transport home.
As always, I had dinner with Siyun and plopped down on the sofa.
Staring blankly at the TV she had turned on beside me.
But my mind was elsewhere.
The sight of students training on the sports field in their gym clothes.
Wouldn’t it be handy to get some for dungeon raids too?
Unlike other hunters who gear up with functional combat wear, I just threw on whatever was comfy.
For big fights, I’d wear the nun’s habit, of course.
Leggings would feel way better than sweatpants or jeans, right...?
Different material altogether—great stretch and breathability, I bet.
...Not that I’ve ever worn anything that clings like that, let alone leggings.
It’s outerwear, not underwear, but actually thinking about putting it on feels kinda embarrassing.
“Hmm...”
I propped my elbow on the sofa armrest and rubbed my upper lip.
Lost in thought, fiddling with my lips like that.
Siyun spoke up from beside me.
“Unnie, something bothering you?”
“Huh? Oh, yeah?”
“You seem spaced out.”
“That obvious?”
I blinked in confusion, and Siyun chuckled.
“You don’t even know your own habits? You always fiddle with your cheek or lips when you’re thinking.”
“Did I? ...Huh, yeah, you’re right.”
I finally pulled my fingers away from my face.
I really had been doing it.
“If you want, I’ll listen!”
“Eh, it’s nothing big...”
I gave her a quick rundown.
About the outfits on those girls at the sports field.
“Pfft, that’s it? No big deal.”
“Told you so from the start.”
“When I first tried leggings, I was like... a bit ‘embarrassing?’ Y’know?”
“Yeah, yeah.”
“But now? Totally fine! Once you wear ‘em, you’ll see it was all pointless worrying.”
“Really...?”
Coming from Siyun, another girl through and through, it actually sounded convincing.
“Super comfy?”
“Mm... just try it? They are. Oh, and there’s another perk.”
“Ooh? What?”
Another advantage? My curiosity piqued as I eyed her slightly parted lips.
My sister, who’d deliberately paused for effect, finally spoke.
“They’re versatile! Not just for workouts—you can wear ‘em casually too, even when you’re not exercising.”
“Ooh...”
Hearing that, it hit me: I’d seen people rocking them on the street, not just academy kids working out.
“Hold on a sec.”
Siyun shot up out of nowhere.
She scurried to the closet and started rummaging through her clothes.
“Found it!”
Siyun turned to me, holding a few items.
The exact kind those students had been wearing.
“Stuff I used to wear for exercise.”
“Used to?”
“...Don’t go out much these days.”
Fair enough—she was the homebody type, like I’d said (though awkwardly).
I nodded to show I got it.
“I’m just busy! Can’t go out!”
“...I didn’t say a word.”
She shot me a wounded look, but it didn’t land.
Siyun pouted and shoved the clothes at me.
“You said you were curious? Try ‘em on!”
“W-Wait a minute!”
I hadn’t decided yet and tried to refuse.
But she forced them into my hands anyway.
Caught off guard, I took them.
“Oh, gotta do something—be in my room!”
With that, she vanished in a flash.
“......Hmm.”
No way that looked like someone with actual stuff to do.
I sighed deeply and stared at the clothes in my hands.
A loose-fit t-shirt and leggings.
The fresh scent of clean laundry tickled my nose.
...Not some crop top hitting at the waist, just loose-fit.
Why not try? It’s just at home—no one to see.
Just me admiring, right?
I snuck a glance at Siyun’s door.
She’d gone in so blatantly—surely not peeking to prank me?
Decision made, I carefully changed.
Second time borrowing my little sister’s clothes since returning to Earth.
Hadn’t after the first day.
It really hit me how much things had changed.
Not just my gender—even my height; Siyun was taller now.
Fully changed, I stood before the mirror.
The t-shirt’s soft feel paired with the leggings’ stretchy hug—odd yet comfy all at once.
Even loose-fit wasn’t baggy enough to hide everything; my chest strained it a bit, distorting the shape.
Hmm, still... not bad at all?
The gentle squeeze from the leggings felt pretty nice.
I lifted each leg forward in turn.
Tugged at the fabric.
Adjusted the shirt at my chest, twisted my waist.
Finally, shot one leg straight up into an ‘I-line.’
...Just popped into my head.
Didn’t expect it to work, but damn, it did.
The full-length mirror showed a woman with her leg stretched ramrod straight.
The pose made me look familiar yet a tad off.
The weird vibe made me giggle.
“...Yeah, looks good. Approved!”
I lowered my leg and nodded, satisfied.
Anyway, I’d promised Jia I’d ease into it.
This could be a solid starting point.
I flashed a bright smile at my reflection.
Gazed a moment, then turned away.
Headed to Siyun’s door and knocked.
Knock knock—
It swung open right away, like she’d been waiting right there.
“...How’s it look? Good?”
“Hmm.”
Siyun scanned me head to toe.
“Fits great! But...”
“Yeah?”
Her face soured right after the praise.
She mumbled in a voice thick with dissatisfaction.
“Y’know... what even are boobs...?”
“W-Well...?”
Her dead-eyed question left me flustered.
...Kinda rings a bell. Probably just some viral internet line.
“Not weird, right? Still feels embarrassing...”
“...Yeah. Fits too well. That’s the issue.”
Siyun deflated all of a sudden, so we sat on the living room sofa.
We pulled up my laptop together and browsed online shops, picking out new buys.
Siyun schooled me on terms I’d never heard: one-mile wear, athleisure looks.
Tons of varieties too—from hip-hugging leggings to skirt ones.
I awkwardly stroked my thigh, committing the clothing jargon flood to memory.
The leggings’ texture was weirdly addictive.
Anyway, ordered a few for now—dunno if I’ll shop again.
Just rotate the comfy ones forever?
That was the vibe of the day.
The next day, afternoon.
I had Momo Bin’s live stream playing on the TV in the living room while staring at my laptop on the table.
How to teach Areum most efficiently?
Part of me wanted to toss her off a cliff like a lion cub.
But no way I’d traumatize her with that harsh an approach—not with her personality.
Ah, wait—was the lion thing a myth? Whatever.
I was mulling other options.
“Hmm...”
Maybe dazzle her with flashy, cool moves first?
I could pull off anything, but that’d just be me showing off—not super helpful for learning.
Paste her with body buffs and enhancements, chuck her at some goblins?
Nah, same as my first dumb idea.
Step by step it is?
Ask what she’s learned lately in her academy major, then give her some advanced drills.
Saw Eunbyeol’s library books—E-grade stuff was pretty basic.
Yeah, that’s the safest bet.
Academy handles basics; I’ll cover advanced training.
No rush on her growth anyway.
Details I’d plan later, but the big picture was set.
Time to raise our Areum into a proper one-woman support machine! Heh heh heh...
“Urgh—!”
I stretched my arms wide.
Glanced at Momo Bin’s broadcast on the TV, playing like background music.
Today’s game was a platformer.
Simple adventure action: smash enemies, snag items and gear, push forward.
Tight time limits kept the player on edge, baiting mistakes.
The more I watched, the more it screamed top-tier game.
????????
Dying to this?
Trash
Died again? Died again? Died again?
lolololololololol
The second Momo Bin’s character bit the dust, the chat exploded.
Time to join the fun.
Just dodge well and hit well lol
A familiar line I’d seen somewhere.
Buried in the flood of chats, but whatever.
That shared vibe was the best part.
“If it’s so frustrating, try it yourself! Dodging and hitting looks easy but it’s hard...”
lololololol
Nah won’t
Fr lololol
lololol
Momo Bin, her mental game still shattered, yelled back.
...Yeah, maybe I should give it a shot?
She usually spoke all soft and cute.
But brutal games always broke her brain a little.
Wonder how she’d actually do?
Quick search for the game online.
Only a few thousand won.
Hadn’t played lately, but my old account was still around.
Recovered it, bought and installed the game.
Tiny file size—done in no time.
“Phew, watch close. Clearing this time.”
Her voice in my ears, I dove into my own playthrough.
Basics down from the stream; now just feel it out.
Immersed for an hour or two.
Pretty fun after so long away from games.
Afterward, lightly rotating my wrists to loosen up.
“Ah, right.”
An important schedule popped into my head.
And a way to make better use of my time.
Sudden, sure—but perfect chance for Areum’s advanced lessons.
I left the laptop for a sec and pulled out my smartphone.
To contact Section Chief Jang Hansu at the bureau.