Choosing Swimsuits (3)

“So, how does it look, Lady Lilith?”

“…Hmm, not bad at all. It accentuates the chest just right, and since it’s black, it doesn’t feel too provocative.”

“I-I was thinking the same thing! Then let’s go with this swimsuit-“

“Ah, while you were changing, I picked out a few more. This time, I chose some bikini styles, so could you try them on just for comparison?”

“…Huh? B-but you just said we could stop after this one-“

“That was for the one-piece swimsuits. But Natalie-yang has such a great figure-I think a bikini would suit you even better.”

“……Understood.”

“…Lilith, I changed.”

“The color and style aren’t bad, but it’s a bit too… uh, I mean, it emphasizes your figure too much… no, um… Anyway, let’s try something with a bit more coverage this time.”

“……”

“Don’t look at me like that. Since we’ve tried most of the bikinis, how about a one-piece this time, Agnes-yang?”

“What? I’ve already changed into this annoying scrap of fabric over ten times, and now you’re saying bikinis aren’t the way to go?”

“With so many options, I thought at least one or two would highlight your figure perfectly. But honestly, I think a classic one-piece suits you better. Ah, though some of the bikinis did look quite nice on you.”

“…Forget it, I’m done.”

“Aah, please! Just try this one last one! I really want to find the perfect swimsuit for you!”

“…Fine. But only these last few.”

“W-wait! Just these? Then you should also try this one and-ah, excuse me, do you have this swimsuit in pink?”

“…Tch, fine. I’ll try them all, so stop shoving everything at me at once. It’s confusing.”

“…Lady Lilith, this is the last one.”

“Wow, wow… This one really suits you the best, Natalie-yang! The white color matches your image, it supports your chest just right, the style is flattering, and it’s not too revealing while still being sexy and sporty… Maybe this swimsuit was born just to be worn by you?”

“R-really? I-I was just thinking the same thing! Then, let’s go with this one-“

“Let’s buy that one for sure, but how about trying on these others too?”

“……Huh?”

“I never said we’d only buy one. With the money Princess Seraphine gave us, we can easily afford three and still have change left. Plus, Natalie-yang has such an energetic vibe-I think a sporty-style swimsuit would suit you too, don’t you?”

“……Understood.”

“…Lilith.”

“Ooh, Agnes-yang! This is it! This is the one I’ve been looking for!”

“……What?”

“This red color perfectly matches your cute image! The design seems simple, but the subtle details show such thoughtful fashion sense! This is absolutely the swimsuit that suits you best!”

“How is this any different from the last one…?”

“How is it different? The last one you tried had straps around the neck and no frills! This one has shoulder straps and frills at the neck and thighs-“

“Ugh, fine. So we’re buying this one, right? How many times do I have to change just to-“

“Ah, wait, Agnes-yang. Before you go back in, take these new ones to try on too!”

“…What? I thought we were buying this one?”

“Yes, we’re buying that one too, but I think you’d look great in this style as well.”

“…You said we were done with bikinis earlier.”

“Bikinis and skirted bottoms are completely different styles of swimsuits!”

“……”

…This is fun.

Really, really fun.

Watching Natalie and Agnes change outfits at my command is just too enjoyable.

No, honestly, how am I supposed to resist this?

My favorite character from my past life is right in front of me, obediently following my orders and putting on a swimsuit fashion show-how could I possibly hold back?

Of course, my feelings for Ethan are stronger now, so I don’t have romantic feelings for Natalie, but the reasons I fell for her in my past life-her cheerful, healthy beauty-are the same in this world.

No matter what she wears, she looks at least decent, and some swimsuits fit my tastes so perfectly that I just wanted to try more and more styles on her. It’s a gamer’s instinct.

With the dozens of swimsuits I’d dressed her in during the game, plus all the new styles available in this world, missing this chance to try them all and imprint them in my memory would be a total loss.

And it’s not just Natalie-Agnes is the same.

Though she was designed to appeal to a specific type of fan, Agnes’s appearance is objectively adorable.

As long as I pick clothes that fit her body type, she’s guaranteed to look cute at the very least.

Even if her figure isn’t as developed, that’s only by adult standards. If you lower the bar to, say, a ten-year-old, she’s definitely pretty enough to be called a beauty.

Of course, anything that exposes her stomach or chest too much just highlights her underdeveloped figure, making her look pitiful. But one-piece swimsuits, skirted bottoms, and frilly styles all suited her well.

And beyond all that, Agnes is the only person in the academy I can truly call a friend. Isn’t it just basic human instinct to want your friend to look her best?

From the moment we entered the store, I had them try on roughly ten bikinis, ten one-pieces, and ten other styles that might suit them. Before I knew it, over two hours had passed.

“L-Lady Lilith… Y-you don’t mean there are still more to try on…?”

“…We have to change again? You’re not just making us try on all these outfits because you enjoy watching Natalie and me change, are you…?”

“The two you’re wearing now and the two I set aside earlier-that makes four total. That should be enough.”

“Huh?”

“Huh?”

“You’ve both worked hard! It’s true that both of you have such great figures that almost everything looks good on you. But these four were the absolute best, so let’s go with these.”

“……”

“……”

At my sudden declaration that we were done, the two of them stared at me with dumbfounded expressions, as if they still had something to say.

Even though I’d let them finish shopping as they wished, the way they looked at me carried a strange sense of lingering regret. For a moment, I wondered if I’d been too selfish.

“Ah, now that I think about it, maybe I was too pushy with my opinions and made you two try on too many outfits…”

“N-no! We’re truly grateful for your thoughtfulness, Lady Lilith!”

“I-I wasn’t thinking that. Well, it was a bit annoying, but… if it’s clothes you picked, Lilith…”

“In that case, how about you two choose your own swimsuits this time? After all, no one knows what suits you better than yourselves. Or, alternatively, you could pick swimsuits for each other-“

“I’ll go change back into my uniform right now!”

“I’m changing. I’m not trying on any more.”

-Rustle!

“……”

Despite my attempt to be considerate and let them choose their own outfits this time, the two of them hurriedly ducked into the changing room.

Left alone by the clothing racks, I handed the swimsuits they’d given me back to the clerk and began searching for one for myself.

Of course, there was no way I’d find a swimsuit in my bust size on a regular display rack, so I’d need some extra help with that.

“Do you have swimsuits in bust size 105-no, 110?”

“…B-bust size 110…?”

“Yes.”

The clerk’s gaze flicked to my chest in disbelief, then quickly shifted to understanding.

It was an incredibly awkward exchange, but I let it slide. Living as Lilith in this world meant constantly enduring such looks.

“P-please wait just a moment. We keep those sizes in the back…”

“Sure, take your time.”

With that, the clerk hurried into the back room.

Soon after, I overheard a conversation between the clerk and someone else.

‘What are you doing? Why are you taking those swimsuits?’

‘A customer is looking for size 110 swimsuits, so…’

‘It seems there’s been a miscommunication. These swimsuits are ones I’ve set aside as gifts for my dear friend, so please don’t touch them.’

‘Huh? B-but if we don’t show the customer something, our store’s reputation-‘

‘Hmm, fine. I’ll handle it. There’s no way anyone else in this academy besides my dear friend has a 110 bust size, so they must be mistaken.’

…Huh?

For some reason, that voice… sounds really familiar.