Chapter 67

EP.67 The Story of the Adapting Saint, Nasu, and Dolphin Pants

Someone once said,

Humans are creatures of adaptation.

Although I don't have the luxury to savor the profound meaning behind such a quote,

At least when I look at the sentence itself, I find myself deeply resonating with it.

Just a short while ago, I was an ordinary man, but suddenly I became a woman,

And not just any woman, but one so beautiful that anyone who saw me would be stunned,

And I ended up with a face that, if there were such a thing as social status in 21st-century South Korea, would place me at the very top of the pyramid,

Yet I adapted to this body at a pace that even surprised myself.

When I say "adapt," I don't just mean getting used to the physical movements.

Of course, I'm almost completely accustomed to moving this body.

The dizziness from the slightly different height and body proportions, and the stumbling that used to happen, disappeared a long time ago,

I can now move my fingers, which used to be paralyzed due to nerve damage, making daily life more convenient,

And I've become accustomed to the reduced eye strain from the clearer vision, which used to be blurry.

I was also adapting to the ways of using this body, which is full of useful features.

For example, stroking the soft skin makes me feel good just from the touch,

And whenever I'm bored, twisting and pulling my hair with my fingers releases a pleasant shampoo scent that makes me feel good,

Hmm, I keep talking about feelings and sensations.

What else is there?

Oh, the drink holder. I'm using it very conveniently.

“...”

I accidentally let it slip, but adapting to this body isn't limited to just physical usage.

I wanted to talk about my mindset.

As a woman.

I don't fully agree with the conservative mindset of the elders who say men should be this way and women should be that way,

But I also don't want to act like the extreme feminists who cut their hair short, sometimes don't wear underwear, and gather in one place to protest,

And I can't relate to those who insist on using strange terms they've created, demanding that they be called by those terms.

Isn't it better to just act naturally without overthinking?

And for me now, acting naturally means,

Behaving in a way that befits the appearance of a saint.

I was definitely born a man and lived as one for several decades.

My body changed in an instant, but my habits and thoughts couldn't change that quickly.

However, I think it's strange to go against what has already happened in reality,

And besides, I don't have any relationships that are solely based on my male identity,

So if I shouted, "I'm a man!" no one would believe me, and trying to convince them would only drain my energy,

And most importantly,

I want someone to like me...

Because I want to be loved, and because explaining my life and saying, "I'm actually a man, so please treat me as one," like those strange people who insist on being called by their third gender terms, is not at all endearing,

I decided that no matter what my true feelings are, at least on the surface,

I will try to act in a way that I consider to be feminine.

Is it strange to act like a woman to hide the fact that I'm a man inside,

And that the inside is ugly and dirty, even to myself,

And that I'm trying to hide it by acting like a woman?

Am I deceiving others for my own selfish desires, and thus deserving of criticism?

Is it perverse and creepy to crave attention and love in this body?

Is it wrong to do so?

No matter how many times I think about it, I can't find an answer.

Even if I did find an answer, if it wasn't what I hoped for, I would tear up the answer sheet.

So, I decided that I would at least act like a woman on the surface, as if I had adapted to the body of a saint.

I wanted to call it "adaptation."

“...”

...

I looked at the monitor screen.

It was already dark outside, and the broadcast was turned off.

Thinking back to the broadcast,

1:1 was fun. So fun that I lost track of time.

The flavor of the banter was, as always, top-notch.

Hehe.

The talk of the tournament made me realize how much I had changed since I said I wasn't interested when I was asked about it before.

I found myself thinking that if I had the chance, I should participate.

There were clear differences between handling the same character in the same game in 1:1 and 6:6.

Of course.

But among those differences, the one that hit me the hardest was the background displayed on my screen, which mainly focused on the position I played, which required me to monitor the entire battlefield for healing.

I used to widen my field of view a bit.

With the help of divine spells, I could monitor areas that the saint's eyes couldn't see.

However, 1:1 is completely different from the battlefield, where I had to pay attention to wave management and object control.

In reality, my eyes were now focused solely on the saint and the opposing character.

Since I was controlling the character, the saint was looking forward, but the camera angle typically showed the delicate back and shoulders.

It was the default camera angle.

Not much different in 6:6.

But given my position, the term "default" doesn't quite fit, as I don't use it that often.

Since it was the back view, I could see the breasts that usually weren't visible due to the long hair but would bounce and sway during intense movements,

And the curves shown by the tight, lewd priest's robe, which made the viewers cheer.

They were all perverts.

...Not that I should be talking.

Anyway, watching the saint all day,

I felt like I could understand the thoughts of people who look at my back in reality, but I also couldn't quite grasp them...

During the game, such thoughts kept gnawing at a corner of my mind,

And I ended up thinking about how to act in this body, which is a woman on the outside and a man on the inside.

Conclusion.

Buy clothes.

Of course, I meant women's clothes.

“...”

I thought it was a strange conclusion myself.

Why did my long train of thought suddenly lead to buying clothes?

The problem was the ad that appeared just before I turned off the platform site after the broadcast.

It was an ad for clothes,

And the Nasu T-shirt looked pretty.

I wanted to dress the saint in it, but there was no such costume in the game.

It was a pity.

Moreover, I was getting tired of wearing the old, worn-out clothes.

I'm making good money, so I can afford it.

The clothes I bought at the store last time were for going out, so they weren't suitable for wearing at home.

“...”

Honestly,

I just wanted to look at myself in the mirror and say, "Ogu ogu, why am I so pretty? I want to feast my eyes on this beauty."

Why? There's nothing wrong with wanting to see something beautiful.

I'm not showing it to anyone; I'll only wear it at home.

Having quickly made up my mind, I entered the ad page.

After completing a rough registration, I added the clothes I was looking for to my cart with a pounding heart.

What was my size again?

Referring to the clothes I bought at the store, I completed the payment and finally made the purchase.

I did it.

I felt a strange sense of accomplishment.

It seems a bit much to make such a fuss over buying a piece of clothing,

But, well, it's a Nasu T-shirt. It has cutouts everywhere, and it will definitely stick to this body and look sexy, so it's understandable to make a fuss,

No, no, as I said, I'm not showing it to anyone. I'll only wear it at home. What's the big deal?

Last time, it was a white T-shirt and jeans, but I showed people that I was clearly wearing women's clothes in reality, so why am I feeling embarrassed now?

Feeling a bit embarrassed and rationalizing to myself,

The site popped up a window on the payment confirmation screen.

『Would you like this item?

We recommend this item for you.

· Women's Dolphin Pants: Comfortable and Stylish Home Wear, Perfect for Fitness and Body Profiling (Available in Multiple Colors)』

“...”

Click.

『Your purchase is complete!

We will deliver your precious clothes quickly!』

To be honest,

It was irresistible.

They're for wearing at home.

Yes. Yes.

I'll only wear them at home, and I'll just take a quick look and think, "Yes, I'm still pretty," so this should be fine.

『Would you like this item?

We recommend this item for you.

· Antique Black Velvet Ribbon Headband (100% Free Gift Included!)』

“...”

『Your purchase is complete!

We will deliver your precious clothes quickly!』

This store does such good business...

Author's Note (Author's Afterword)

Thank you, Tarnis, for 10 coins.

Thank you, Daluneulum, for 45 coins.

Please wait a moment for the sponsor thank you notice update!

Here's the afterword!

This episode was necessary to lay the groundwork for various plot points that will follow (like the saint being complacent because she only wears these clothes at home).

I also wanted to dress the protagonist in pretty and sexy clothes...

It feels a bit short. I'll post another one on Tuesday, so please look forward to it...

Thank you for reading!