Episode 16. An Awkward Fuss
Episode 16. An Awkward Fuss
March 11th, Wednesday.
Lately, my body seems to have gotten much healthier.
Before, I was so tired every morning that it was hard to get up, but these days I get right up and head to the bathroom.
'To think that just eating properly and exercising for about a week could change my life this much...'
After washing up and drying my hair, I sat on the floor and applied the cosmetics Seyeon had given me. Things like lotion and skin toner.
Then I started putting on my underwear.
I pulled up my snow-white panties, and similarly, pulled on my stockings.
I really don't want to wear these unless I have to... but it's still a bit chilly.
Besides, all these stockings are ones Seyeon gave me, and if I don't wear them, she might misunderstand.
So it can't be helped.
Really.
Anyway... if men's underwear feels a bit loose, women's generally tends to be tight. Just compare trunks and panties.
Especially stockings.
The feeling of being snugly wrapped from the sides, to the thighs, calves, and all the way to the toes in taut nylon... is just indescribably subtle.
Anyway, I also started putting on my bra.
I'm used to it now, so I can fasten the hooks quickly.
"Huh?"
I tilted my head at a strange sense of discomfort.
Somehow... it feels a bit more suffocating than usual.
Should I say it feels tighter...?
The bra couldn't have suddenly shrunk.
'Then... does that mean my breasts got bigger?'
"......"
...Really?
My breasts, got bigger?
I stood there blankly, wrapped in complex, subtle emotions.
If I had a girlfriend, and her breasts got bigger.
I would have been genuinely happy about it.
But this... is me becoming a woman and my breasts getting bigger.
Just what emotion am I supposed to feel...?
I held my breasts and moved them around, adjusting their position. I need to make sure they aren't uncomfortable for today's sparring.
"Hyaat?!"
Zing-
I suddenly let out a moan and shuddered.
My vision blurred for a moment before becoming clear again.
"Wh-what was that...?"
It was a sensation that appeared and disappeared in an instant, like static electricity.
It felt similar to pain, but...
I moved my breasts again. A bit more carefully this time.
And then......
"Ughh...!"
As my nipples rubbed against the bra cup, the same sensation from before returned.
My legs were already trembling faintly.
'What is this...!'
It felt unpleasant, yet at the same time, my body felt relaxed and at ease.
'Did I get a wound on my chest...?'
Why is this happening all of a sudden?
It was fine just a few days ago.
'Speaking of which, what about during sparring?'
If I keep shuddering unexpectedly like this, I won't be able to fight properly.
"Hmm......"
For now, I tightened the bra as much as possible so there would be no room. That way, my breasts won't move.
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The sparring time disguised as training, which starts from the 5th period, always goes the same way.
Making strategies and practicing with your team, then coming out to spar when the teacher calls.
Usually, more time is spent on the former.
"Yubin-ah, you're too slow!"
"So, sorry......"
Eunbyeol shouted and pinched me to point it out.
All four of us were moving hard, out of breath.
"Hyeek, huk......"
My stamina had improved a bit from jogging with Seyeon, but even so, running and moving continuously for dozens of minutes made my body feel weak and limp.
"Haa, haa, haaaa....."
And the new problem added today.
I tightened the bra too much, so it's hard to breathe.
"Hik, ugh......"
On top of that, rendering my efforts futile, the sensation I felt this morning is rising, however faintly.
"Let's rest for ten minutes, guys."
As soon as Eunbyeol, who had become the de facto team leader, finished speaking, we plopped down onto the ground.
'Ah, I'm so uncomfortable I could die......'
As I was frowning and taking a short break, Seyeon approached me.
"Yubin-ah, are you okay?"
"Huh? What about...?"
"You seem like you can't breathe properly. You keep going 'haa, haa' and cutting off in the middle."
"Ah......"
"And your body keeps fidgeting. So, um, is there something uncomfortable...?"
I hesitated, then nodded.
Seyoen looked at me with pitying eyes, then suddenly stood up as if she'd decided something, went over to Eunbyeol, and whispered something to her.
After hearing Seyeon's words, Eunbyeol's mouth opened and closed as she answered quietly. Judging by her lip movement, did she say 'I understand'?
Seyoen took me to the front of the teacher and whispered the same thing she'd said to Eunbyeol. The teacher had the same reaction as Eunbyeol.
"Let's go, Yubin-ah."
"Huh? Wh-where to...?"
Without knowing why, my wrist was grabbed by Seyeon and I was dragged along.
We trudged across the training ground and entered the school building.
The place we arrived at was our classroom.
All the first-year students were in outdoor classes, so the inside of the building was unnaturally quiet.
"Yubin-ah, do you... have any left?"
"...Left of what?"
"Guess not. Wait."
Seyeon rummaged through her bag, pulled something out, and handed it to me.
"......"
What was placed in my hand was a small pack of sanitary pads.
'No, this isn't it......'
Was this what Seyeon meant by 'something uncomfortable'...?
I hurriedly shook my head and spoke.
"Ah, no, Seyeon-ah. Not this."
"No?"
"Yeah. Today is, um... what is it. It's not that day......"
Since I've never experienced this before, my words sound awkward.
"Really? Did I misunderstand?"
"I, I think so."
"Hmm...... Then why were you like that?"
"......"
I had no choice but to press my lips together tightly.
The thought of whether I should say this or not kept spinning in my head.
But... Seyeon went this far for me, wouldn't it be a bit rude to just let it go without saying anything?
I took a deep breath and finally opened my mouth.
"Um, the bra......"
"Bra?"
"I think I wore it a bit too tight, so it was uncomfortable......"
Seyeon stared at me after hearing my words.
"Haa, I see. I thought you were in a difficult situation regarding that."
"So, sorry. I made you go through trouble for nothing."
"No. Since we made an excuse to come in anyway, let's rest a bit before going."
I handed the sanitary pads back to Seyeon.
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"Hooaa......"
That night.
Drenched in sweat, I gulped down the drink Seyeon had given me.
Seyeon plopped down next to me.
I looked over at Seyeon.
Seyeon was looking at me with an oddly attentive gaze.
Then she suddenly rested her chin on my stomach.
"Hmm......"
"What is it?"
"Nothing, I just thought you might have gained some muscle."
I blinked and answered.
"Aww, but it hasn't even been a month since I started exercising. It can't happen already."
"We're Awakened. Our exercise efficiency is better."
"......"
I pressed my lips together at Seyeon's words.
When she brings up the novel's setting like this, I have nothing to say.
Seyeon remained quiet for a while, her hand still on my stomach.
"Yubin-ah."
"Yeah?"
"Do you want to get a massage?"
"...A massage?"
"Yeah. An abdominal massage."
Seyeon said while stroking my stomach in circles.
"Why a massage all of a sudden?"
"It has many benefits if done after exercise. It helps shape the muscles. Among other things......"
Seyeon listed roughly 7.65 million benefits of massage before stopping.
"Hmm......"
I stared blankly at the distant sky and spoke.
"Well, if you say so, I'm fine with it... but where and from whom would I get it?"
At my question, Seyeon smiled faintly.
"I'll do it for you. In the dormitory."
"Whaat?"
I asked again in surprise.
"No, you'd even do that for me...?"
"Yeah. I'm pretty good at it. Don't worry."
"Th-that's not the problem...... I feel bad just receiving so much."
"That's why I told you. Pay me back later."
"But still......"
"Yubin-ah."
After calling my name, Seyeon didn't say anything more and just gently held my hand.
Somehow, that alone made me understand Seyeon's feelings.
Given Seyeon's kind personality, she probably feels uncomfortable herself if she doesn't help an unfortunate kid like me.
Then...
Wouldn't it be better for Seyeon if I just ask for the massage here?
It feels like I'm rationalizing, but...!
Anyway, after making a big decision, I nodded.
"Alright, Seyeon-ah. I'll take you up on it."
"......!"
Seyeon's expression visibly brightened.
"Then, shall we start today?"
"You want to receive it starting today?"
"Yeah!"
"Okay, hehe......"
And so the deal was sealed.
"Come on, let's go do it right away."
We stood up abruptly from the training ground.
We went into the school, showered, changed back into our uniforms, and came out.
As I walked to the dormitory, I thought.
Thump thump.
Just how will she massage me?
A pretty girl like Seyeon, touching my abdomen with her long, slender fingers...?
"Hoo......"
Just imagining it makes my heart race and my hands tremble.
I guess this is one of the good points of becoming a woman...?
When I was a man, I wouldn't have even been able to talk to her, let alone have skin contact.
'It's really only Seyeon.'
The only light in my life as a woman, In Seyeon.
To repay all the favors I've received, I'll probably have to live as Seyeon's slave later.
Of course, I'm joking.
Seyeon opened the dormitory's main door with her card key, and we quickly went inside.
We took the elevator all the way up. Seyeon lived on a pretty high floor in an already tall dormitory.
And so we entered Seyeon's room.
"Wait here sitting down for a bit while I set up."
"Okay."
I obediently sat on the edge of the bed.
'She must have prepared in advance.'
Seyeon showed her magical movements like last time. She pulled out a long yoga mat from inside the bookshelf and neatly spread it on the floor. From her dresser drawer, she took out various items like metal rods, small balls, plastic containers, and scented candles and placed them next to it.
"All done."
"Ooh......"
It seems very professional. The high-quality yoga mat, and the tools placed beside it.
The room was very spacious and clean, making it feel like I'd really come to a massage parlor.
"Yubin-ah."
"Yeah?"
Seyeon said with a smile.
"Now take off your clothes and lie down."