After Gender Swapping, I Became the Daughter of a Yandere Mother with Animal Ears—With the Help of My Yandere Mom and Powerful Sister, I'll Live as a Fox Girl - Chapter 55: No Longer Surprised by Just Swimsuits

“M-Mashiro! My… how does it…?”

From behind, a slightly high-pitched voice reached my ears. The voice owner was tugging at the strings of her swimsuit, urging me to turn around.

“Ah, don’t pull! It’ll come off!”

“Sorry…”

I slowly turned around. Chizuru stood in her swimsuit, her cheeks dyed a deep red, looking embarrassingly fidgety.

“So… how is it…?”

She wore a one-piece swimsuit adorned with floral patterns in a light pink hue. A skirt with frills revealed her healthy thighs, and the chest area was decorated with frills to the extent that it made it difficult to discern the size of her bust.

“Yeah. I think it looks good.”

It’s cute, and more importantly, it covers the groin and chest well. There’s no need to worry about being exposed as male.

“Really…?”

“Of course.”

“That’s good…”

She let out a relieved sigh. It seemed she was quite nervous, too. Perhaps she was worried about being exposed as male? But I think Chizuru is feminine enough without such concerns.

“I’ll go buy this then!”

“Yeah. Take care.”

I sent her off with a smile. But, despite her having blushed and been shy just moments ago, she now moved with a light, bouncing step towards the cashier. Crying, being shy, being scared, she’s a busy girl… I thought with a slight smile as I watched Chizuru. Once she was out of sight, I turned my gaze back to find Kohaku standing there.

“Onee-chan seems happy, huh?”

“Eh, does it seem so?”

“Yeah. You’re grinning. Maybe you’re happily expecting my swimsuit appearance?”

Kohaku approached me closely, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. However, praising her carelessly might make her too confident, so I brushed it off.

“No. I just thought Chizuru looked cute in her swimsuit.”

“Hmm. And what about me?”

“Eh?”

“I want to hear your thoughts about the swimsuit you picked for me.”

Kohaku approached, flaunting her chest, bringing a momentary flutter to my heart, but I quickly regained my composure.

“Yeah. It suits you.”

“Is that all?”

“Uh…”

She looked at me bored, as if saying, “that’s it?” I mean, the swimsuit does suit her very well. Red suits her, and the pareo I chose on a whim adds a mature impression. More importantly, it doesn’t expose too much skin, which means she won’t become prey to men, a relief for me as her older sister.

“Um… I think it’s sophisticated and lovely…”

“Hmm. Well, okay. That’s a pretty thoughtful compliment for you, Onee-chan.”

It sounded as though she was saying I’m usually not thoughtful… I think I am, though. Am I overthinking it? Was that why I was a loner in my previous life?

“Then, I’ll go buy this. But make sure you return that white one, okay?”

“Yeah…”

I returned the swimsuit I tried on and headed to the cashier with Kohaku.

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“Ugh… it was still expensive…”

“Yeah…”

“The cost of these swimsuits could have paid for a year’s stay at that rundown inn.”

Chizuru sighed, her shoulders drooping. I understood her feelings; the swimsuits we just bought cost a gold coin each. After looking around, we discovered that one gold coin is worth a hundred silver coins, meaning the three swimsuits cost three hundred silver coins. Indeed, that could pay for a year’s stay.

“It’s weird because you’re referencing that shabby inn. Staying there doesn’t just cost nothing. It might actually decrease your value in various ways.”

“That is… indeed true.”

Though it seemed like an exaggeration, upon reflection, Kohaku’s point felt valid…

“Don’t worry! At least I was able to save on my share! Thank you. But, Yorikoma, what are you planning to wear to the beach?”

“Of course! This fundoshi!”