Chapter 29

Chapter 28

It seems to be about the new costume.

The fact that she's telling me about this dilemma might mean that Yumir is perhaps 'doubting' me right now.

Doji Hwan, the human, is probably suspecting whether the golden nun who suddenly vanished from the scene and Yumir, who hasn't shown up since, are the same person.

However, even while doubting, because I've always said, "I'm always on the side of the students," she trusts me as a reliable adult and follows me.

In that case,

'Pretending not to know is the right answer.'

Knowing but pretending not to.

If Yumir doesn't reveal her true identity first, I should pretend to keep my distance while still giving her solid help.

The golden nun concept should be abandoned in this country and on this island.

It's the same as saying, "I'm a European foreigner."

Although it's not true at all.

"Books, right. The books about costume design are definitely here, but before deciding on a book, shouldn't we decide on a concept first?"

"Concept?"

"Yes. The concept of the 'hero suit' you'll wear as a superhuman. The hero costume you'll wear for the practical exam later."

"Oh, the practical exam."

She seemed to misunderstand something at first but then nodded at my words.

"Y-Yes, that's right. We have to wear hero costumes at the spring summer competition in May... Um, yes, I understand what you mean. Haha, I almost misunderstood."

"I don't know what the misunderstanding was, but I'm talking about Yumir's costume."

"...Right. My costume. Yes."

Judging from her reaction, she initially thought I was suggesting a different concept costume other than the golden nun, but then realized I was just talking about 'Yumir's regular costume.'

"......"

Of course, that doesn't mean her doubts about me are completely gone.

"First, shouldn't we ask the community? Would you like to come in and sit for a moment?"

"Really? Is that okay?"

"It's fine. If anyone asks, I'll say we're here for volunteer work at the library."

"Oh."

Yumir immediately came over and sat next to me, and when I slightly moved my chair, she did the same.

With the computer monitor in front of us, I sat next to Yumir.

"We'll ask the hero community. Like this."

-[Honestly, if we keep going with the foreign girl costumes]

I posted a thread on the largest domestic hero community.

-Aren't they all following the Snow White concept? They all lack personality. We need a new concept. Recommend one. I'll draw a sketch based on it.

"Teacher?"

"Originally, in young people's communities, you have to talk in a way that fits the community."

"It seems like an older person trying too hard to fit in with young people."

"......But it works, right?"

Ding.

A reply was posted immediately.

-High-cut?

"What does that mean?"

"Pervert. How strict is the regulation on the length of hero costumes these days?"

Yumir frowned immediately.

"How can you have a high-cut hero costume?"

"Maybe this person isn't talking about hero costumes but about the costumes of the 'Faction' leaders."

I opened a new tab.

"This is one of the Four Kings of the Faction, 'Gonggi.' Also known as 'Black Flame Phoenix' in the public."

"...How can someone wear such clothes?"

"That's a villain. An S-class one."

The flaming hair is a distinctive feature, but the tight latex-like suit with high-cut legs that show off the body is obviously provocative.

"Isn't that the typical style of female villains in evil organizations?"

"Scary. Are you telling me to follow that...?"

"There are actually quite a few high-cut costumes. Not necessarily high-cut, but something like this."

Another comment was posted.

-High-cut or buruma? In Japan, there are classic designs.

-Not Japan, but buruma is recognized.

-Actually, buruma started in Korea...

"Buruma with a crop top on top."

"Men would like that."

"Actually, there are superhumans who make a living with that."

"Oh, I know. You're talking about heroes who are like entertainers, securing many male fans with a sexy concept?"

"Something like that. What about you, Yumir?"

"Hmm...I don't like that."

Yumir shook her head in disgust.

"I don't want to expose myself."

I understand.

If she wanted to expose herself, she wouldn't have appeared as the Platinum Nun.

Ding.

Another alert sounded.

-Don't the types of costumes change a lot depending on how much of the face is covered?

"Oh ho."

A very logical and to-the-point response.

"By the way, what about your face? Will you leave it exposed? Or just wear a mask?"

"If possible, I'd like to cover everything, including my hair."

"Then...the costume design will be quite limited."

I added a few more lines to the post I made.

-I want to draw a concept that covers the face.

-Why?

-I want to focus on the body.

-Then, okay.

"Teacher...?"

"This fits you, Yumir. These people are very smart and talented. You saw the previous comment, right? Look at this. Another comment just came in."

-Strongly recommend the Great Witch.

"...What is that?"

Great Witch?

I've never heard of it.

"Ah, teacher! Stop!"

Yumir's face turned red instantly, and she grabbed my wrist.

"T-This can't be searched!"

"Why is the Great Witch...?"

"It's...very...inappropriate."

"...How does Yumir know about that?"

"I'm an adult too. I've been studying heroes and referencing a lot. It's the costume of a minor superhuman. I don't think it's appropriate to search here."

"Is that so?"

I don't know what it is, but I think it's less inappropriate than the costumes of the Four Kings of our Faction.

Ding.

Another comment was posted.

-Go, bunny girl!

-Go, reverse bunny girl!

"What about a bunny girl?"

"Feels like it might overlap with someone from another universe. And it also involves exposure."

"Covering the face with a rabbit mask while exposing the body as a bunny girl could be interesting."

"...I'll pass."

Unfortunately, the bunny girl is on hold.

-Then, how about a magical girl, Magical QwQ?

"Ugh, my head."

"Why?"

"It feels like I've seen something I shouldn't have. I don't know what it is, but let's move on. Then, next is...."

Maybe because I offered to draw, the comments started pouring in.

-First, a tight fit to show off the figure.

"Very direct. Yumir, how about a full-body latex suit? It minimizes skin exposure."

"Even if the skin isn't exposed, the figure is still exposed."

"Yumir, you should be confident—ahem. Sorry. Was that sexual harassment?"

"I won't report you, so don't worry. Hehe."

Yumir straightened her back and smiled.

"I'm confident in my figure, but I don't like it being exposed."

"Why?"

"Female heroes can be identified by their figures!"

"Oh."

I understand.

"There are dangerous times. Female heroes in tight-fitting costumes. Even a slight physical feature can be compared in photos on the internet."

For men, it might be different.

But for women, it's about breast size, hip lines, and comparing them to real bodies to identify the hero.

-This hero is definitely celebrity C!

-Even with makeup, we can tell! This shoulder line, this hip, the thick thighs!

-Do you think we wouldn't recognize you just because you cover your face? Your walk is just like C!

The excessive interest in superhumans has led to such disasters.

"If we cover the entire body in the costume...?"

"Wow."

Yumir pointed to a comment with sparkling eyes.

"How about a glow-in-the-dark dinosaur?"

"...What?"

"A glow-in-the-dark dinosaur."

"Good idea. But if we actually make it a costume, the material is important. Is it a plush style or a pajama style? And the pajama style might...when the wind blows..."

"Reveal the body lines. Hmm. Ah."

Maybe I should tease her a bit.

"By the way, do you remember the hero who appeared when our restaurant was attacked? The female hero who faced off against the goblin."

"......Yes?"

She's overly tense.

Anyone can see it's her.

"Thinking about that nun, there's a design that matches the dinosaur concept Yumir mentioned. This one."

I immediately opened a search window and showed it to her.

"Legendary Golden Dragon El Goldar."

"......"

"He has a transformation and combination gimmick, but it's just the transformed form."

"Do you like this kind of thing?"

Yumir pointed to a clip of a car and a dinosaur combining, and I firmly shook my head.

"The costume I like is this design."

I opened a V-tuber video.

"...Don't tell anyone."

"This is."

"The leader of the evil organization 'Faction.'"

In the darkness.

[Applaud. The true darkness.]

Wearing a dignified dress, the leader of the Faction stands with arms spread, displaying an overwhelming presence.

-Oh my.

-Eyes!

-Honestly, the leader's body is top-notch, even without the Faction label.

-Probably had plastic surgery under the mask.

-Get out.

-Just from the comments, you can tell the thickness of the fingers. This is slander against