Showered by the Stars

36. It's nothing

I haven’t slept much. The noise from Mizuki-chan’s room kept me awake. I couldn’t stop myself from blushing. I had to control myself. Mizuki-chan allowed me to come with her. I shouldn’t break her trust by doing something that is totally not me.

Her door slammed open. I heard water pouring. The door slammed again. I stayed inside my room and waited for her to finish whatever she’s doing. After an hour, I got up and made my way to the inn’s living room.

Food was served on the table. The old lady must have come. I sat.

Mizuki-chan’s door slammed open. “Ah! You’re awake.”

“Yeah. Good morn—Eh?!!” I was stunned when I found myself facing a black haired Mizuki.

“I dyed my hair. I think this’ll be a good disguise.” She said.

“Ah. You look so different.” I said.

“Is that so? Now I look like natural-born Japanese, except for the eyes of course.” She said, sitting next to me.

“Ah—“ I see. So she wants to be thought of us a real Japanese and not a half-blood. I remembered what happened at school on our first day of class. So that’s how it is.

We ate silently.

I gasped. “Darn.”

“What is it?” she asked.

“Ah—I don’t have clothes to wear. We left in a hurry. I didn’t pack anything.” I said.

She sighed. “Really? Well, you can borrow my clothes.”

“Eh?” I blushed. Her clothes?

She laughed. “Don’t worry I brought unisex ones. I always bring it every time I do something like this.”

“Huh?” What does she mean?

“You know, it’d perfect for a disguise. People will think twice before concluding my gender. I’m tall enough to be male.” She said. Oh. But does she also wear—

She might’ve guessed what I was thinking. “Oi! I still wear female undergarments. Just the shirt and pants.”

‘Ah—is that so?” I said.

“Uh-huh. So after we eat, I’ll get you some of my clothes.”

“Okay. Thank you.” I said. It’s a good thing I washed my brief when I took a bath last night. Though I’m not wearing one right now, it’s not noticeable.

After we ate, I took a bath and wore the clothes that she prepared. Gray shirt and short pants that is knee-high.

“How is it?” I asked her.

“Ah! It fits. So, we should go to the city right now. We have to buy your clothes.” She said, getting up.

“Er—okay.” I honestly look silly. These clothes and my formal black shoes such a bad idea.

Ugh! Ah—who cares.

I stepped out of the inn. She looked at me head to foot.

“Go back inside.” She said. I did. She took off her sports shoes. “Wear it.” She went to her room and came back with a pair of sandals.

“Er—“ I hesitated about wearing her shoes.

“You still haven’t changed into those? Wear it. Don’t worry my feet doesn’t stink.” She suddenly said.

“Ah! No! It’s not that. It’s just; I think it’s not my size.” I said.

“Before you say it isn’t, try it on.” She insisted. Ah! What the heck!

“Ah—Alright—Alright.” I wore it. It surprisingly fits. “You have the same foot size as mine?”

“If you’re wondering why it fits you perfectly, I purposely buy my sports shoes a bit bigger. It’s much more comfortable that way.” She said. “Let’s go.”

“Okay.” I nodded.

She pulled up her hair and put on her cap. She almost looked like a guy.

We went to different shops and found something decent.

I bought a few shirts, pants and briefs. She also chose a pair of men’s sandals for me. I just let her do it. She seemed to enjoy herself. I guess this is good distraction for her.

The funny thing was, everywhere we went girls swooned. Did they really think that she’s also a guy? I laughed quietly. But when I think about it, she looked like a guy when her eyes look straightly and with confidence.

Watching her play with the other girls, I felt uneasy. She doesn’t think that she’s better off acting as a guy, right?

“Oh! Harou! Let’s go back.” She called.

What did she say she’s called again? Ah! Hayao.

“Hayao. Did you get everything you wanted?” She also bought shampoo and stuff.

“Yes. I have it here. Let’s go.” She said.

“Okay.”

We went back to the inn. When we were sure that it’s only the two of us, we laughed as much as we want.