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 7: A Step Outside

I wiped my wet body with a fluffy towel, a sensation that felt new to me now.

My body was different from a man’s rugged physique, soft and smooth. The water droplets easily fell away with a simple rub of the towel.

After drying off, I reached for the clothes laid out, but then I remembered they were a kimono.

…How do I put this on? Normally, changing clothes is a quick task, but a kimono is different.

The one I wore yesterday had a thin obi, which was easier, but this one had a thicker obi, and I didn’t know how to tie it.

Where do I even start…? I spread out the kimono and stared at it intently.

“Hmm…”

Trying to remember, I attempted to tie the obi, but it came undone quickly.

“What are you doing?”

“Ah…”

I turned around at the voice to find Kohaku in her underwear.

“Kohaku… I can’t with the kimono…”

“Oh, it’s tricky, isn’t it? Let me help you with that…”

She took the obi from my hand and began tying it with practiced ease, as if by magic.

“Here, done!”

“Thank you…”

Kohaku smiled contentedly and then began combing my hair.

When was the last time someone touched my hair like this? Maybe the last time was when my mother did it…

I closed my eyes, savoring the gentle strokes. Was she always this caring? I thought she’d be more spoiled, always calling me ‘Onee-chan’…

“What’s wrong, Onee-chan? Feels good?”

Our eyes met in the mirror. I nodded slightly. It was my first time having such a girl-to-girl chat. In my previous life, I barely had anyone to talk to.

The realization that I was now a girl hit me anew. Being combed by another girl is something a man would rarely experience.

“Okay, all done.”

“Yeah…”

Looking in the mirror, I saw a fox-eared beauty, hard to believe it was me. It still felt surreal, but somehow, this appearance was starting to grow on me…

“Onee-chan!”

While I was looking in the mirror, Kohaku had finished dressing. She stood behind me in her kimono.

“We’ve had a bath, so what shall we do now?”

I had thought the day’s duties were done with the bath, but it was still morning.

There were so many things to do, but I couldn’t think of anything when asked, probably because I knew so little about this world. Then, maybe…

“I want to go outside…”

“Outside, huh… Yeah, let’s do that! I have a place I want to go with Onee-chan!”

Kohaku’s face lit up excitedly, and she pulled my hand to start walking. I let her lead me.

Walking down the long corridor, we came to an open space, seemingly the entrance, with stone steps leading down a cobblestone path. Scattered red geta contrasted with neatly aligned blue geta, revealing the differing personalities of their owners.

“Onee-chan! Let’s hurry!”

“Yeah.”

I slipped my feet into the small geta and slowly stood up.

Stepping outside was scary. I understand how recluses feel. Not knowing what world lies beyond, whether I could accept it or whether it would accept me, it’s natural to feel anxious.

But I had to go. Staying idle would mean nothing.

Aware or unaware of my feelings, Kohaku reached out her hand energetically.

“Let’s go!”

I grabbed her hand, and she squeezed back firmly. Feeling her warmth, I somehow felt braver. Alright, I’m okay. I slowly slid the door aside.

“Ugh…”

As soon as the door opened, a bright light flooded in. I instinctively covered my face with my hand from the intensity.

After a while, my eyes adjusted, and I slowly opened them.

“Wow…”

Spread before me was a vast blue sky and beautiful nature.

Everything in sight was fresh and mystical for someone who lived in the city.

“Incredible…”

The sky was clear, with the sun shining brilliantly. The rich nature around me came alive with every breeze, rustling leaves and grass.

“Ah, this is… real… the sound of nature…”

It was a soothing melody I had never heard, calming my heart.

I listened, absorbed, for a while.

“Ah…”

Suddenly, a pink cherry blossom petal floated before me. I caught it without thinking. It was undoubtedly a cherry blossom petal.

The world spread outside was not the one I knew. There were fox-eared girls and unknown plants… But this cherry blossom petal was familiar. Somehow, that fact brought me comfort.

“Onee-chan, what’s wrong?”

Kohaku looked at me, concerned.

“It’s nothing.”

I smiled at her. She tilted her head, then smiled and tugged at my hand again.

“Then, shall we go?”

“Yeah.”

We walked out, holding hands.