Ch.46 Playing Together. Surprisingly Fun

We left the coffee shop, went to a secluded place, and I called Miho.

The reason is to inform them of the change in plans ja.

"Umu. Yeah, sorry. But I will make a lavish meal tonight, so please forgive me. See you later."

"Are you done with your call?"

Iyo spoke to me as soon as I finished my phone call.

"No problem ja. ...Well, I am scared of what will happen when I get back though."

In particular, Mizuki and Mashiron...

"Are there any scary people there?"

"Not so much as scary... 'Tis more like, you never know what my housemates are up to."

“Housemates?”

"Umu, Housemates ja. Well, actually, there are four of them."

"Really? Are they relatives, like cousins or nieces?"

"...How wonderful it would have been if that were the case."

"Ano, why are you wearing such a fragile smile? Is there someone giving you such a difficult time?"

"...Well, you see, I have four husbands."

Looking into the distance, I told Iyo the truth.

"...Wait, husband? And four of them?"

"...Umu."

"Um, I'm just asking to be sure, but... Mahiro, you were originally a boy, right?"

"Umu."

Iyo asked me that question in a tone that sounded almost suspicious.

I told you I was a man, right...?

"...So, does that mean Mahiro... was originally attracted to men?"

"……Mu?"

"Oh, I'm sorry! I mean, I have friends who are bisexual and also gay, so I don't really shun them. Love is a free thing, after all! In fact, because you've developed the condition, you look like a normal married couple from the outside! So, it's okay!"

"What do you mean, 'it's okay' ja?! Or rather, you seem to be misunderstanding something."

"A misunderstanding...? But, you said you have four husbands now..."

Ah, I see. Perhaps my wording was indeed poor.

In general societal thinking, the equation "husband" is synonymous with "man."

However, some troublesome types (certain people on the internet) will start complaining about sexism and whatnot.

"...Oh, maybe..."

"Umu."

"—So you mean someone on the other side of the screen?"

"I am not that much of an extreme otaku!"

"But, there have been people who married Hatsune Miku in the past..."

"He was there! He definitely was there! But he was treated like a legend! No, no! The husbands I am talking about are women, women I tell you!"

That guy was truly a legend.

What is amazing is that, normally, you need a family register to get married. So, naturally, this means that he also gave his partner (Hatsune Miku) a family register.

That is what is so amazing about it.

Normally, you would not be able to do something like that.

"Oh, really?"

"Umu."

"Oh, I thought you were someone with a slightly... unusual hobby..."

"I am definitely not like that, you hear? ...Well, never mind that. Let us just quickly decide where we are going."

"You're right, something close from here... like Round Two?"

"I'm fine with that, but are you sure you are okay? I know not what your job entails, but it would be bad if your face was recognized, would it not?"

According to Mikuto and the others, she is a celebrity after all...

My question stems from my concern that going to a crowded place like Round Two might cause various disturbances.

"Well, I think it'll probably be okay? It's not like I can't do anything about it. But... even if you see that, I'd appreciate it if you could keep my details a secret."

"I see. If you see no problem, then I do not mind. But what if you do get caught?"

"Ah... I guess we'll deal with that when the time comes."

"...You seem to be quite impulsive."

"A-ahahaha..."

My point was met with a dry laugh.

Fuumu, she might indeed be an airhead.

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"Oooh! It has been a while since I have been here, and 'tis still as crowded as ever..."

When we reached Round Two, there were a lot of people there, probably because it was a holiday.

"Yeah... But you bought some clothes along the way, are you sure you're okay financially?"

She looked at the clothes I had just bought, a slight hint of worry on her face as she asked.

"Well, I am not really suited to playing around in that form. Luckily, my part-time job earnings were enough. ...Actually, I feel kind of bad about having you pay for me at the cafe... To be honest, I feel so bad to the point I thought I was tricking you noja..."

"Haha, don't worry about it. Even if Mahiro had money, I was planning to pay for it anyway."

"I see... Thanks."

"It's okay, it's okay."

Uumu, I wonder what it is. I am worried this fellow might get tricked by a bad guy...

"So, what are you going to do?"

"Umu. I will go transform for a bit."

"When you say 'transform', does that mean growing up?"

"Umu, that is so ja. In my small form, it would be a bit difficult to play with you after all. Please wait."

"Un, I understand. Take care."

"I am going now."

I went to the restroom with the clothes I had just bought.

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"Sorry to keep you waiting ja."

"Wow... so that's what Mahiro will look like when you grow up."

"Umu. How is it ja?"

"Un, it's super cute!"

"Thanks."

Apparently, even Iyo finds this grown-up form cute.

Well, when I take on this form, my breasts get bigger too though...

Right now, I think 'tis best to wear something easy to move around in, so I am wearing a white T-shirt and a light blue hoodie. On the bottom, I am wearing jeans.

Fumu, since I am going to exercise, this is definitely the way to go.

"Even so, your breasts are huge."

"Yours are bigger, are they not? By the way, what cup size are they?"

"Fue?! Uh, well... it's, a G..."

"They are really huge."

She is seriously bigger than Mizuki.

I mean, a G in the second year of high school...? That is pretty unusual, is it not? Well, when it comes to 'TSF syndrome,' that kind of common sense does not apply at all though.

Incidentally, mine is an E in this form.

"Uu, I'm worried about it too..."

"Sorry, sorry. You are right, having big breasts is a real pain. Especially the shoulders."

"Un... My shoulders get stiff, and they hurt when I move around too much..."

"I see... Indeed, words from those who have experienced it before carry more weight..."

"...Mahiro, have you ever done any exercise in that form?"

"No, not really. because of the problem of getting hungry, I basically spend my time in that loli form. If I were in this form all the time, I could stay in this form...but I know not what would happen to my food expenses if I do."

"I see."

Well, this form might actually be more convenient though.

...Fuumu, perhaps I can stay in this form for a while.

…………No, that will not do. That would make the title a total lie. (TL: breaking the 4th wall now, are we?)

Even if I transform, it will only be occasionally. Umu. Occasionally.

"...But their gazes are really intense."

"Hmm, maybe it's because Mahiro is cute? I mean, you're a beautiful girl with cherry blossom-colored hair..."

"Well, I have these breasts, and more importantly, Iyo is here too after all. Well then, let us go have some fun right away. You cannot have fun if you are worried about people staring at you."

"That's true. Well, let's go."

"Umu."

If we are just talking about appearances, then I and Iyo are both beautiful girls.

...I wonder if this looks like a lesbian couple to outsiders?

No, I do not think so. I already have husbands, to begin with. 4 people at that.

That is something I have already covered.

"Ya! Ho!"

"Nuuh, tooou!"

Kakakakakakakakakakakaka~>

Along with a cute (?) shout, the sound of an air hockey puck being hit back at incredible speed can be heard.

We are playing air hockey noja.

Since 'tis just the two of us, this game is perfect.

So, I was eager to start playing, but... Iyo was incredibly strong.

Realizing I couldn not win like this, I decided to use 'Beast Transformation'.

Of all the animals, the one best suited to this situation is the cat.

So, if I am a cat, I would be able to react to all sorts of things.

Furthermore, my agility has also improved, so I can now return even Iyo's fairly fast shots.

In reality, how much has this actually improved my physical abilities?

This might be a good opportunity to look into it further.

Oh, by the way, I have made a hole for the tail. I will have to fix it later.

"That ability, i-is quite something...!"

"Umu, but I cannot seem to beat you...right?!"

"Uwawa!? Whoa... that was close~."

"Tch, you stopped it."

That was a pretty good smash, was it not...?

It seems this will not be easy after all.

"W-what's going on with those two?! I can't see their arm movements at all!"

"Wait, cat ears and a tail? Who is that beautiful girl with cherry blossom-colored hair?!"

"Plus, the fact that she speaks like an old man is a big plus!"

"...But still, that person with the black hair over there, I feel like I've seen her somewhere before..."

"No, no, just look at the chests of those two."

"They're shaking so much...!"

""ah""

I thought someone has been staring at us for a while now... 'Tis our chests after all!

Well, of course they are going to shake when we are moving that violently.

"U-uuuu~..."

Wait, Iyo is embarrassed?!

Perhaps 'tis because she is a beginner, but maybe she is just shy.

"Ah... what do you think ja, Iyo yo? Shall we go somewhere else?"

"...Un."

What kind of creature is this ja? So cute.

...Now that you mention it, black hair? That is strange. I thought Iyo had silver hair...

"Let us play a video game next."

"Un."

I have realized there is a bit of a disadvantage if we are playing sport games.

"So, what should we do... Oh, Iyo. What do you think of that?"

"That is..."

What I showed her was a game where you sit inside an arcade cabinet and defeat zombies and other creatures.

"A-a horror game...?"

Iyo's voice trembles as she realizes the true nature of the game.

Also, I think her face is a little pale.

"Could it be that you are not good with horror games?"

"I-I mean, they're scary."

"...Are you really a former man?"

Seeing Iyo react to fear in such a girlish way, that question unintentionally slipped out of my mouth.

"Y-yes, that's true! B-but, scary things are scary..."

"...That is true, I suppose."

I am sure there are men who do not like horror movies either.

I do not mind saying things like that at all though.

"Well, if you say 'tis impossible, we can play something else."

"……Do it."

"You do not have to push yourself too hard, you know? Scary things are scary, after all."

"Buut..."

"You treated me to a drink at the cafe earlier, you know. Well, that is irrelevant, though."

"...But doesn't Mahiro want to play?"

"That is not true. I am fine with anything as long as we can play together and have fun. In that case, 'tis better to do something that we can both enjoy, right? My best friend yo."

"...I-I see."

Mu? Her face is red.

"What is wrong? Did you catch a cold?"

"Ah, n-no. I just thought it was a little hot inside the building."

"I see. Well then, how about we go to karaoke?"

"Oh, that sounds good. Let's go to karaoke then."

"Umu."

Personally, I wanted to play a horror game, but if Iyo says she is scared, then I guess there is nothing I can do.

'Tis not good to force someone to do something against their will.

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"--♪"

And then a few minutes later.

The two of us went into a karaoke box, and Iyo immediately started singing.

And I was left completely captivated by the song.

"How was it?"

"You are such a good singer!"

"Haha, thank you. It's a little special skill of mine."

She says this with a smile, but... I have a feeling 'tis more than just a little bit.

"I see. I never imagined you would sing such cute lyrics with such a lovely voice. You might be suited to being an idol, do you not think so?"

"Ah, ahahaha... I wonder about that...?"

Mu? What's with this iridescent reaction?

Moreover, her gaze seems to be wandering a bit.

Well, whatever.

"Well then, I will sing next. Although, all I can sing are anime songs and enka."

"T-that's... Quite refined.."

"Well, I do not think enka is a good idea here, so I will go with an anime song."

"I'm fine with enka though..."

"Haha, I appreciate you saying that, but I am going to sing an anime song instead."

"Well, I'm kind of looking forward to it then, okay?"

"...Nuu. After your song, this is quite a challenge... Do not get your hopes up too much."

"Haha. Mahiro will be fine."

What exactly will be fine?

Well then... I guess I will try singing that one.

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"--♪ ...Well, that is about it ja."

"Mahiro, you're a great singer!"

After finishing my signature anime song, I turned back to Iyo, who looked slightly surprised, but then quickly broke into a smile and praised me.

"Haha, I am glad to hear you say that. Well, I do not believe I am as good as you, though."

"That's not true. You were really good! You were just as good as the people I work with!"

"I see. In that case, I suppose I am somewhat skilled."

Being praised is not so bad, is it?

……Mu?

"People you work with? What ja, do you do your work with two or more people?"

"...Ah, um, well, yeah. Something like that, I guess? That person is also good at singing, you know. You're just as good as that person."

"Is that so?"

However, if she is working with someone who is good at singing, it feels like her possible jobs become quite limited.

Well, I will not pry any further though.

"Fuumu, well, you know. I initially thought that going to karaoke with just the two of us might be a little lonely, but 'tis actually quite fun."

"I agree."

Is it because I feel a sense of familiarity with her? Or is it because we are best friends?

Well, either way, we had our fun, so I guess 'tis all good.

"Alright! Let us sing a lot!"

"Un!"

After that, we sang for about 2 hours.

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