Ch.12 New Semester, and A Lot of Worries

From then on, nothing particularly happened during spring break, and I just spent it lazing around at home.

Occasionally, Kengo or Yuya would suddenly come over to play and check on me for some mysterious reason.

Not only those guys, but Miho and Mizuki came to my house too. By the way, how did Mizuki find out about my house noja?

How curious.

However, spring break will soon be over.

Before you know it, 'tis the last day.

So, today is the end of my lazy life, is it...

"Ugh, I want to be more lazy...!"

I say this out loud, but... well, 'tis not like I can turn back time. It cannot be helped.

Come to think of it, are there any infected people who have gained time-related abilities?

Well, I do not think there are many people who do. The way to use it is still unknown after all.

...Fumu. Come to think of it, it seems like there are no bad people among those who suffer from "TSF Syndrome."

If there are bad people, then something terrible would definitely happened at this point... but what does that mean? Is being a good person one of the conditions for the disease to develop?

...No. Definitely not. If that is the case, then someone must be causing the disease.

More importantly, I should prepare for tomorrow noja.

"...Muu, a woman's uniform, huh."

In front of the full-length mirror, I spread out my newly arrived uniform.

Moreover, it seems to be a custom-made item made to fit my size.

That is something to be grateful for noja.

"...Fumu. I see, it does suit me quite well."

When I tried it on, it felt pretty good.

Apparently the girls' uniforms at our school are well-known for being cute.

A blazer-type uniform with a white and blue base.

Well, 'tis almost like One Piece. But I don't dislike it.

"I will have to wear this uniform from tomorrow... Well, I cannot wear my old uniform anymore. 'Tis too big."

'Tis for men after all.

'Tis possible that I will be able to wear it when I grow, but even then it will either still be too big or too tight around the chest.

In short, I cannot wear it.

"...'Tis definitely going to be a pain..."

Mainly about people's gazes and other stuff.

My appearance itself is certainly cute.

That is why I might get some strange looks from guys, and there is no telling who might try to hit on me.

Well, at that point I will either use my "Beastification" ability to escape or resort to force noja.

I did a little experiment during the break.

The result was that I not only manifested the abilities of animals, but it also greatly improved my physical abilities.

For wolves, these would be "running speed, stamina, and muscle strength," for rabbits, "leg strength and stamina," and for cats, "flexibility, agility, and dark vision."

All of these benefits are capable of dealing with rough situations, so that might be a good thing for me.

With this body, my muscle strength is also declining.

Furthermore, in addition to all of those, there is also "dynamic vision.''

Animals have good dynamic vision.

And the other way is to grow.

By combining that with "Beastification," I can further increase my physical abilities. Well, in exchange, it makes me hungry...

"School starts tomorrow... I wonder who I will be in class with this year."

I am looking forward to that.

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And so, the new semester begins.

I wake up to the loud sound of my alarm clock and make breakfast.

I have gotten used to my body now, so, even though I am small, I can cook well.

Well, I do need a stool though. Damn it.

"...Okay. That should be it."

Today's breakfast is white rice, miso soup, filleted horse mackerel, and pickled radish.

'Tis Japanese breakfast after all.

I do not dislike Western food, but when one thinks of Japanese people, they would think of Japanese breakfast.

Personally, I like this type of breakfast, so I make it often.

The drink would be green tea ja.

"...Umu. I think it turned out pretty well."

I have been doing housework for a long time, so I can do all the basic things.

At first, I cannot cook well at all.

I finished my breakfast with these thoughts in mind.

"Thank you for the meal. Now, Kengo should be arriving soon--"

Brrrr brrrr. (TL: Phone's vibration)

"Oh, 'tis from Kengo. Let me see."

Kengo contacted me via LINN, a communication chat tool.

『I'm outside.』

That is what he sent noja.

It seems that he is already in front of my house.

"Shall we go?"

After I washed the dishes, I grabbed my things and left the house.

"Good morning, Kengo."

"Heya, Mahiro... Wait, you're still wearing your apron."

"Mu, I forgot. ... Now then."

When Kengo pointed this out, I took off my apron and folded it up and put it away in my bag.

"You're putting it in your bag?"

"'Tis too much trouble to go back inside.... Alright, the door has been locked, so let us get going."

"Sure, sure."

The door is locked perfectly ja.

The two of us walk side by side on the way to school.

"I still can't believe you're a woman now."

"Hahaha, I am used to it now."

"In your case, you were already used to it from the first day."

"Well, there was a time when I was forced to dress up as a woman when I was a kid."

'Tis ironic, because my mother's eccentricities have helped me live the life I live today.

"So, how is life as a women?"

"Well, even if you ask me, nothing has really changed in the end, you know? I am just lazing around like usual."

"You're amazing. If you look online, it seems like that's not gonna be the case, you know? Apparently the first thing people who have a sex change do is something sexual."

"I am not interested. I do not care about my gender as long as I can sleep."

"...Your desire for sleep is as strong as ever."

'Tis me we are talking about here.

But on the other hand, I think they are the ones that are amazing.

I cannot comprehend how they can do it so soon.

Where are the screws in their head going?

"But it looks like you're going to have a hard time this year."

"I have become a woman after all."

"No, that's not what I meant. You're so cute, aren't you?"

"Hmm, well, I do think I look pretty cute."

"That means you'll probably be receiving a lot of love letters and confessions, right?"

"...That is troublesome indeed noja."

'Tis not like I did not think about it yesterday, but if Kengo's words turn out to be true, 'tis going to be a huge pain.

I just want to live my daily life leisurely.

I would rather sleep than be involved in romance.

"Besides, I am more like a little girl now, you see? So there is no way anyone would confess to me."

"Well, you never know what the world is like. There are a lot of lolicons in Japan."

"...I cannot deny it."

The number of search hits for loli on some "special" sites are clearly abnormal.

Also, there are a lot of loli characters in ero games in general.

In fact, there might be at least one for each game.

"But no one would declare they are one openly, would they? I am tiny, you know?"

"Really? I think you're just plain cute. Besides, I know how you'll grow in the future with your abilities."

"...Well, that is true. In that case, the troublesome period is not high school, but what comes after that, college and working life."

"Maybe? Judging from your appearance, that might be it."

"Sigh, I am already feeling depressed. At worst, should I use the regression side of 'Growth Regression' and fix myself to this form?"

"Ah, I see. I guess thats possible. I mean, that's like immortality, isn't it?"

"Mayhaps."

'Tis like never getting old.

Perhaps I can also turn into a baby?

...No, that is definitely something I will never do.

Sure, I might be able to sleep as much as I want, but 'tis definitely not going to do me any good noja.

"Good morning."

"Oh, Yuya. Heya."

"Good morning, Yuya."

"Are you two going to school together today?"

"Yeah. We're childhood friends after all!"

"Well, if Kengo is there, it seems like I will not get bothered by strange people."

"That's true. Kengo-san is quite muscular."

"Hmm, I never thought the muscles I'd been training would come in handy here."

I wonder what he's saying with that determined look on his face.

Just like this, the three of us headed to school together as usual.

"...Muu."

"Oh, what's wrong? You're frowning slightly."

"Well, you see, 'tis the gazes."

As I frowned at the situation around me, Yuya noticed and came over, worried.

This is what I said to Yuya.

I get a lot of gazes from around the school.

『Hey, hey, that girl is super cute, don't you think?』

『Wow, I've never seen hair that long before.』

『A beautiful girl... nice.』

『But why is she wearing our school uniform? She looks like an elementary school student...』

『Skipping grades or something?』

"People are looking at you with curious eyes."

"What a hassle ja... I want to get to class quickly."

And I want to sleep at my desk.

I would rather not go through all this hassle.

"Well then, let's go and check out the class allocations right away."

"Indeed."

"Ou."

Well then, where is our class going to be?

"...I cannot see."

We came to the bulletin board where the class assignments are posted, but I cannot see them at all.

Damn it, has the problem of being short come up now...

I am at a loss.

I cannot see anything.

I thought about asking Kengo or Yuya for help, but-

『As expected, holding a young girl is a big deal.』

They replied like that, so 'twas impossible.

What a predicament noja.

"Oh, isn't it Mahiro?"

Just as I was at a loss, I heard a voice call from behind me.

"Mu, this voice is...Miho."

I turned around and looked up, and I see Miho standing there.

"Good morning. What are you doing? Jumping around."

"Well, you see, I want to see the class allocations, but I cannot see anything."

"I see. ... T-then, shall I hold you?"

"Mu, is that okay?"

"Y-yes. If you're okay with it, that is."

"Then I will leave it to you."

"Got it... Wow, you're light."

When I asked her to hold me, Miho put her arms around my chest and lifted me up.

"Well, I am a little girl after all."

Wow, this is amazing. 'Tis the first time I have been held by a girl.

What can I say, this is really nice. 'Tis warm, soft, and smells nice. It would be so comfortable if I could sleep like this...

"Mahiro, could you also take a look at my class?"

"Umu, I understand ja."

"Oh, Mahiro, you're being held by Otoda, huh."

"Kengo, is it? Yes. We happened to meet. Miho is offering it herself first."

"As expected of you, Otoda-san."

"Y-you're so noisy. It's fine, isn't it?"

I wonder if Yuya did something to upset her?

Anyway, the class allocations ja.

"Hmm... Oh, there it is. Both Miho and I are in the third class."

"Really? I did it!"

"Umu, I am happy to be in the same class as Miho ja."

"R-Right. I-I'm happy too."

"Fufu, I see. That is good for both of us."

"Y-yeah, I guess so."

"...I wonder when these guys will get together?"

"Who knows? Otoda-san is the type to fumble at crucial moments, so it's possible that those two may never get together."

Mu? The two of them seem to be whispering something.

...What are they talking about?

"By the way, what class are Kengo and Yuya in?"

"Kengo-san and I are in the same class as you two."

"Oh, that is good. 'Tis easier when you have someone easy to get along with."

"By the way, it's not just us."

"What do you mean?"

As I tilted my head, the surrounding area began to get noisy.

『Oooh, she's as beautiful as ever...』

『Maybe we live in different worlds after all?』

『B-beautiful…』

Mu? What is it?

Feeling a bit confused, I look towards the center of the commotion and see a girl with black hair and eyes.

"Oh, is that Mizuki I see?"

The girl with black hair and eyes was Mizuki. She is popular after all.

"Good morning, Mahiro-chan."

"Umu, good morning ja. Mizuki, have you seen the class allocations?"

"Yes! I'm in the same class as you all!"

"Oh! That is good ja. Now you will not have to worry about not having any friends in class."

"Yes! I look forward to working with you for the next year."

"Umu."

Mizuki is also in the same class.

This is going to be a fun class this year.

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TL note :

I don't know about you guys, but I smell some behind the scene stuff is at work here.

...Or it could just be the author putting them in the same class for the plot.