In This World That Favors Men, I... ~Starting a Sweet School Life in a World With a 1:8 Gender Ratio~ - 162

Chapter 162: Operation Suit Magic Part 2

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Shuru-shuru. Shuru-shuru. Momi-momi. Pan-pan.

A large mirror reflected the entire body. Surrounded by women with serious expressions holding measuring tapes, I stood as upright as possible.

Wrists, elbows, shoulders, upper arms, biceps, neck, shoulder width, chest, torso, back, waist. Hips, inseam, thighs, calves. Hardly any part of me went untouched. When I glanced at the wall clock, over thirty minutes had passed since the measuring began.

Is this what getting measured is supposed to be like?

I sent a look toward Jun-san, who nodded affirmatively. So, this wasn’t harassment—it was clearly within the scope of serious work.

“Good job~ You can relax now.”

“You’ve got more muscle than you look. You look slimmer than expected.”

“We won’t need to pad anything. I think you’ll pull it off without looking too frail.”

“Then let’s stick with the plan for a stylish slim-fit suit.”

It was finally over. I was exhausted. I let out a breath and relaxed my entire body. Even through a thin undershirt, being touched by women at such close range—where I could feel their breath—or having my muscles boldly kneaded was a first since arriving in this world.

At first, I was super embarrassed, but everyone was so serious, and I had to stand still the whole time, so I couldn’t dwell on it.

“Ideally, we’d take our time to make a pattern, but this is for the entrance ceremony, right? There’s just not enough time to make it from scratch.”

“Even altering ready-made clothes is a rush job. But the seamstresses are super motivated.”

“Then shall we move on to trying things on? We can’t coordinate the rest of the look without settling on the clothes first.”

“Sounds good.”

I thought we’d just be looking at a few options, but this was turning into a bigger issue than I thought.

“Tsutsui-san, are we keeping his hair color and style as is?”

“He got a haircut last month, so just a trim should do. Let’s stick with this for now. No plans for coloring.”

For my appearance on EXA Kitchen, I had the hair around my ears and nape trimmed neatly. My eyebrows were lightly shaped too.

“With this hair color, a blue shadow stripe would look good.”

“I’d love to try a check pattern too, but that’s a no-go for an entrance ceremony, right?”

“Right. Considering the occasion, going basic is the best. Let’s go with a single-breasted jacket with notched lapels. For the slacks, prioritize silhouette—no pleats, tapered. Start with that. The vest comes after we pick the suit.”

“Blue for the main fabric, right? What about the lining?”

“For the lining, let’s avoid anything flashy. Midnight blue or a darker shade in the same color family works.”

Racks loaded with suits on hangers were wheeled in, and from there, I had to stand in front of the mirror while going through the motion.Once the suit was chosen, they added a vest, dress shirt, cufflinks, and tie, with opinions flying back and forth. Then came the belt, socks, shoes, pocket square, and trench coat. On top of that, I was given a leather briefcase, apparently a popular item.

The core suits totaled four: three stylish ones and one black formal.  They said this was the bare minimum. Apparently, you couldn’t wear suits consecutively—they need to be rotated. Formal attire was also essential. They even threw in a care brush.

“Perfect. This is beyond what I pictured. It’s amazing.”

“I feel like we nailed it.”

“I was wondering if someone this handsome even needed ‘suit magic,’ but seeing it on, the effect is unreal.”

“Ten out of ten people would go ‘Guh!’ and collapse from the critical hit.”

“My heart hasn’t stopped racing since earlier.”

“It transcends all tastes and preferences. Is there any woman he couldn’t charm?”

“Of course, his face is great, and his build is ideal. He’s got cleanliness in spades, and he pulls off that sparkly vibe too well.”

“A glimpse of those cufflinks? Total knockout for everyone.”

Okay, but what’s this “suit magic” they keep talking about?

《It’s the phenomenon where women find men in suits attractive. Results may vary, but it’s said to boost appeal by 50% to 100%.》

That’s impressive.

《It particularly adds points for cleanliness, good build, formality, intelligence, and looking capable at work.》

“How’s the fit?”

“It feels easy to move in, probably because it’s tailored to my body.”

“Since the slacks prioritize silhouette, they’re fitted, so they might feel tight when you crouch. But they’re slim and sharp. The leg-lengthening effect is spot-on.”

“True. My legs do feel like they look longer.”

“Even with the heel correction from dress shoes, you’re already tall with a great build, so you shine in a suit. This is definitely the ideal look for you.”

Looking at myself in the mirror, I seemed more mature than usual. And super stylish. 

So, this is what “stylish” means. Suits are amazing.

“Even if you’re not as handsome as Takeda-san, most guys look cool in a suit that fits their body. It’s like magic, right?”

“I didn’t expect my vibe to change this much. I’ll have to mind my demeanor to match the suit.”

《No worries even if you’re a beginner at this. You can transform into a stylish prince in no time. 【Suit Magic・Illusion】 has been installed.》

Hey, shouldn’t you ask, “Would you like to install?” first? Why’d you install it without permission?

《Protagonist Buff【Suit Magic・Illusion】 . When wearing a suit, enables refined style and demeanor unconsciously, passively activating suit magic.》

“My, you seemed fresh earlier, but you’ve adapted to the suit in no time. You totally own the look. You’re like a work of art, even though you’re just standing there.”

“Thank you. I’m glad to hear that.”

This protagonist buff works fast.

“What do you think, Tsutsui-san?”

“He usually gives off a sweet vibe, but this makes him look much more mature. Intellectual, cool, and reliable. The contrast with his usual self boosts his charm even more. I knew it’d suit him, but this is a fantastic suit indeed.”

“I’m glad you like it. For reference, may we take some snapshots? It’s for internal reports, so we won’t share them publicly without permission.”

“Yuusei-kun, what do you think?”

“I’m fine with it. I’d like to take some photos of myself for outfit reference myself.”

“Then let’s have a photo session.”

Afterward, we took photos for the report, some group shots with the staff, and tried on a few more items, wrapping up the day. I took some items home, but the suits needed minor alterations, and with so many pieces—some just for fitting—the rest would be picked up by someone from the agency office and delivered to my place later.

“Yuusei-kun, good work. How was today?”

“Good work to you too, Jun-san. Well, I didn’t expect the fitting session to be that intense.”

“It was pretty thorough, right? I think that was the norm for a custom suit.”

“Was it? That explains it.”

“Once this gets reported up the chain of the store management, they’ll probably have something to say about the brand deal. You looked that good. I’ll let you know if anything comes up.”

“Got it. Thanks for handling the delivery and everything.”

“Leave it to me. I’ll likely be the one coordinating, so let me know if you have any concerns.”

“Sure. I appreciate it.”

With this, my entrance ceremony suit is set. It’s not exactly a standard ‘recruit suit,’ but it’ll be fine, right? Man, I’m beat. I’m probably gonna sleep through the night tonight.

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