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Ryuu stepped out of the dressing room, back in her dark blue top and black pants. There was still a hint of redness on her cheeks, but she maintained a calm demeanor. In a quiet voice, she said, "Now it's your turn, Shirou."
Shirou smiled and nodded, then went into the dressing room to try on the suit Syr had picked for him.
Inside, he put on the black suit—a sleek, tailored fit that complemented his shoulders and chest. The suit had wide, neat lapels with silver buttons that added a touch of elegance. As Shirou looked in the mirror, he realized this outfit really suited him, making him appear more mature and formal without losing the simplicity he preferred.
Satisfied, Shirou took off the suit and placed it in his shopping bag. When he exited the dressing room, he saw Anya waiting eagerly in line, her eyes sparkling as she anticipated trying on the gown she'd picked.
Shirou chuckled, then gestured for Anya to go ahead. "After you, Princess," he teased.
Anya rushed in, imagining herself as a princess in a fairy tale.
Shirou smiled to himself at Anya's innocent excitement. He casually decided to browse around the store, admiring the various elegant Elven clothing displayed with grace.
The garments in this shop were designed with a luxurious and refined style befitting the Elves. There were long gowns in emerald, sapphire, and pearl white, decorated with intricate gold embroidery along the neckline and sleeves, giving them an air of elegance and class. Some formal cloaks and robes sparkled under the light, made of soft fabrics that flowed gracefully. Even the men's tunics had intricate embroidery with unique Elven patterns, giving each item a distinguished look.
Shirou picked up one of the Elven cloaks hanging neatly on a rack, noticing that the hood had small openings on either side. He wondered what purpose they served, feeling curious.
Seeing Shirou's serious look as he examined the cloak, Ryuu walked over and asked with a hint of curiosity, "Are you interested in that cloak, Shirou? Do you have an Elf friend you'd like to gift it to?"
Caught off guard by the question, Shirou replied, "Eh?" then asked, "So, this cloak is specifically made for Elves?"
Ryuu smiled gently and decided to show him directly. She took a similar Elven cloak from the rack and put it on. When she pulled up the hood, her Elven ears naturally slipped through the openings on either side, elegantly poking out.
Shirou finally understood the design, specifically made for Elves. He watched in awe, his gaze drawn to Ryuu's ears peeking from the hood. The urge to touch them briefly crossed his mind, but he remembered how sensitive Elf ears could be, recalling his accidental touch on Riveria's ear once before.
Noticing Shirou's captivated look, Ryuu smiled faintly. "Are you still interested in buying a cloak like this?" she asked, spinning gracefully to show off how the cloak looked as a whole.
Ryuu looked elegant in the cloak, which flowed down to her ankles. The fabric was a soft emerald green, with gold embroidery along the edges of the hood and sleeves, giving Ryuu an air of mystery as if she had just emerged from an Elven forest.
Seeing how well the cloak suited her, Shirou felt tempted to try one on himself. He picked up the cloak he'd been holding and put it on, pulling the hood up over his head.
Ryuu watched as Shirou struggled to fit the hood, clearly not designed for human ears, and held back a laugh. "Shirou, your ears aren't quite suited for that hood," she teased, amused.
After finally getting the hood on, Shirou realized the ear openings looked odd on him, as his human ears didn't match the design. Despite this, the cloak actually fit well and looked good on him, though the ear holes clearly didn't align with his own.
Unable to resist, Ryuu stepped forward and said, "See, I told you it doesn't fit." Gently, she adjusted the hood around his ears to help him straighten it out.
Shirou chuckled at the light touch of her fingers near his ears. "Ryuu… stop it," he asked with a smile, now fully understanding how Riveria must have felt when he'd accidentally touched her ear.
Unexpectedly, Shirou decided to buy the cloak anyway, even though it wasn't a perfect fit.
Ryuu looked at him, puzzled. "Why are you buying it if it doesn't fit?" she asked, curious.
Shirou just smiled and answered nonchalantly, "It's unique enough. Besides, there's no harm in having something a bit different."
Ryuu chuckled at his reasoning. "Your sense of fashion is really something, Shirou," she said with a light laugh, clearly entertained.
Ryuu didn't know that Shirou actually had a specific plan in mind for the Elven cloak. He intended to wear it during an upcoming expedition to the dungeon with Riveria, hoping it would help disguise his identity. To make the disguise more convincing, Shirou planned to use his magecraft to alter his ears to resemble an Elf's, so they would match the hood's design.
However, thinking of this plan made Shirou a bit nervous. Altering his own body was something he hadn't tried before, unlike Reinforcement, which he had mastered. Changing his ears' shape seemed simple enough, but he was aware there were risks.
While Shirou was lost in thought, Ryuu took off the cloak she'd tried on and quietly hung it back on the rack.
Curious, Shirou asked, "Why aren't you buying it, Ryuu?"
Ryuu gave him a small smile and shook her head. "I don't feel it really suits me," she answered lightly.
Shirou sighed, shaking his head a little. "But you looked so beautiful in it."
Ryuu suddenly paused, the word "beautiful" clearly making her self-conscious. She looked down slightly, her voice a bit unsteady as she tried to deflect, "Um… Shirou, don't praise me like that…"
Shirou noticed her Elven ears turning pink, a sign she was blushing. Curious, he leaned in, smiling warmly. "Why, Ryuu?" he asked playfully, enjoying his friend's shy reaction.
Ryuu took a soft breath and quietly thanked Shirou. "Thank you, Shirou. I appreciate you listening to my request to be called 'beautiful'… but please, don't say it too often. It… makes me a little embarrassed," she admitted, a bit flustered.
With a mischievous grin, Shirou decided to tease her even more. "Alright, then… Ryuu, you looked absolutely graceful in that cloak. Elegant. Charming. Truly captivating," he said, trying out various synonyms for "beautiful."
Ryuu's blush deepened, and she finally couldn't take the teasing anymore. She sighed dramatically and grabbed the cloak from the rack, then tossed it into her own shopping bag. "Fine, are you happy now?" she asked, looking at Shirou, who seemed thoroughly amused by his successful teasing.
Shirou chuckled, shrugging. "Yes, I'm quite satisfied. And I think we're finished shopping, aren't we?"
Ryuu nodded in agreement. They both headed to the cashier, each carrying their shopping bags, occasionally smiling to each other in amusement over what had just happened.
When they reached the register, Syr stood in front of them, paying for her items with a polite Elven cashier with long, neatly tied silver hair. Shirou and Ryuu waited behind her, chatting lightly about their shopping experience.
Behind them, Lunoire's frustrated voice could be heard, "Anya, you should take that dress off before you pay!"
But Anya protested, "I like it, and I want to wear it right away! I can't wait to show it off," she insisted, proudly wearing the dress.
Anya looked adorable in a deep red gown with shimmering gold embroidery. The gown's elegant, luxurious design featured delicate lace that added a feminine touch, making her look like a true princess. Her short brown hair contrasted beautifully with the dress's color, and her cat ears stood out proudly, adding a unique and charming flair to her look.
Noticing this, the cashier who was assisting Syr excused herself and approached Anya and Lunoire. "It's alright if you'd like to wear it now," the cashier said politely with a smile, "as long as you're paying for it."
Anya puffed out her chest proudly, giving Lunoire a victorious look. "See? I was right, wasn't I?" she said with a chuckle.
Lunoire just sighed, then reminded her patiently, "If you wear that dress now, be ready for everyone to stare. Dresses like that are usually for formal events."
Anya laughed softly, undaunted. "Let them! Let everyone admire the beauty of this cat princess!" she said, giving her dress a dramatic twirl.
Syr and Ryuu, seeing Anya's antics, laughed together, while Shirou smiled to himself, realizing this shopping trip was much more enjoyable than he'd expected.
One by one, they placed their purchases at the counter, and Ryuu calmly took out the money to pay, nodding to the attentive elf cashier.
After shopping, they all left the store with their shopping bags in hand. Shirou noticed that Syr seemed to be struggling a bit with two large bags, unlike Anya, Chloe, Lunoire, and Ryuu, who carried their bags with ease—probably a perk of their adventurer training.
Without hesitation, Shirou approached Syr and offered his help. "Let me carry one of those bags for you, Syr."
Syr smiled gratefully. "Thank you, Shirou. You're always so considerate of the little things. Women appreciate that, you know?" she said as she handed over one of her bags.
Chloe, overhearing this, took the chance to tease. "Ah, Shirou, you've gotten used to being Syr's personal helper, haven't you?"
Ryuu smiled softly and added, "But it seems you're more than just a helper. You're a little hero to her."
Shirou simply shrugged with a small smile as they continued walking. "Well, Syr doesn't have a Falna. Maybe my little bit of strength is actually useful for helping her out," he replied, with a hint of sarcasm, aware of the fact that Syr was actually a goddess in disguise.
Syr seemed oblivious to his sarcasm, laughing as she responded, "Look at you, showing off your strength ever since you joined the Loki Familia."
Shirou nodded with a dry tone, "Yes, showing off my strength by carrying your shopping bags, Syr."
Syr laughed, swinging her steps lightly as she walked beside Shirou, their journey continuing in high spirits.
Ryuu turned to Syr leading the group and asked curiously, "So, are we done shopping, or is there more, Syr?"
Syr glanced at Ryuu with a mischievous smile and answered teasingly, "Well, that depends. Do you still have plenty of money left for more shopping?"
Ryuu smiled calmly and replied, "The prize from yesterday's War Game was pretty big, Syr. Today's shopping is nothing compared to it."
At this, Syr chuckled and waved her hand. "In that case, follow me. There's one more place we need to visit."
Lunoire looked confused and asked, "Wait… you're going to buy more clothes, Syr? Haven't you already bought enough?"
With a playful smile, Syr looked at her friends. "No, this one is different," she said mysteriously, piquing their curiosity. "This outfit… is a bit special."
They exchanged glances, puzzled by Syr's meaning. Curiosity eventually got the best of them, and they followed Syr without further questions, speculating about what surprise might await them.
Syr led them to a store specializing in Amazoness-style clothing—bold and daring in design.
Inside, the store was lined with racks of revealing attire that showcased the arms, stomach, and other areas typically covered in regular clothing—very much the style of Tione and Tiona. The mannequins were dressed in tight Amazoness outfits in bright colors like red, yellow, and black, conveying strength and freedom.
Seeing the outfits on display, Shirou felt a bit awkward. "Um, I think I'll wait outside," he said, scratching his neck. "That way, you can all have some privacy while you shop."
But before he could step out, Syr grabbed his hand and stopped him. "Oh no, Shirou. You're coming in with us. After all, you're the star here," she said with a smile.
Inside, Lunoire looked around at the racks and commented, "Looks like everything here is just for women. There aren't any men's clothes at all."
Chloe smirked and glanced at Shirou. "Or maybe, who knows, Syr wants Shirou to try on some women's clothes?" she teased.
Feeling even more uncomfortable, Shirou gently pulled his hand away from Syr's grasp. "Sorry, Syr. I've followed your requests up until now, but if it involves wearing women's clothes, I'm going to have to decline."
Syr pouted and playfully tapped his arm. "I wouldn't make you wear women's clothes, Shirou! Don't worry, there's actually some men's clothing here too. Not just Amazoness attire."
She smiled mysteriously, and the others grew increasingly curious, eagerly waiting to see what Syr had planned for Shirou.
Syr approached the counter, where an Amazoness with long black hair and traditional Amazoness clothing was standing. "Excuse me, do you have men's clothing here as well?" Syr asked hopefully.
The Amazoness looked at them briefly and nodded. "Yes, although it's rare for men to shop here, since our race is all-female. But if you're looking for men's attire, the limited selection is in the back."
With a wide smile, Syr turned to Shirou, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Come on, Shirou, let's check out the back! Pick something you like the most—I can't wait to see you wear it!"
Shirou sighed, seemingly resigned to Syr's enthusiastic request, and headed toward the back of the store to find an outfit that would "suit" him.
When Shirou arrived at the men's section, he was taken aback. The clothing here for men was just as revealing as what was available for women, even skimpier than he had imagined. There was a sleeveless leather vest that barely covered the upper chest, leaving the entire abdomen exposed. Below, there were tight shorts with a leather belt that wrapped around his thighs, giving it the look of a fighter's outfit that allowed for complete freedom of movement. Some of the garments were even adorned with feathers and accents, adding a wild touch but still revealing almost the entire body.
Shirou finally understood why Syr was dissatisfied when he had only picked a tank top earlier. Apparently, Syr wanted to see him in something that showcased his physique even more.
He sighed quietly and muttered to himself, "So this is what Syr meant…" as he looked at the clothing with a resigned expression.
While Shirou was feeling awkward in the men's section with the minimal clothing options, the girls in the women's section also seemed hesitant about their choices.
Ryuu picked up one of the Amazoness tops—a thin strip of fabric that crossed over the chest with small ties holding it together. She looked at it skeptically and commented flatly, "This… is basically underwear."
Anya nodded in agreement, an uncomfortable expression on her face. "There's no way I'd trade my dress for something this revealing. My dress is much more elegant," she insisted, determined to stick to her choice.
Syr smiled mischievously, glancing at them. "Come on, we came all this way. Don't you want to try at least one? Consider it a new experience."
Lunoire chuckled, holding up one of the more minimalist outfits. "Why buy it if we're not going to wear it? Unless… maybe as an extra piece of lingerie," she joked, making the others giggle.
Syr responded with a bolder suggestion. "Or who knows, maybe you could wear it to impress a boyfriend?" she said, her eyes glinting playfully.
Ryuu, still holding the outfit in her hands, replied calmly, "Good idea, Syr. But… we're all single here, right?"
At Ryuu's blunt statement, everyone paused briefly before bursting into laughter, realizing the amusing truth she had pointed out.
Not one to miss a chance, Chloe used the mention of boyfriends to bring up romance. She eyed Syr with a knowing smile. "So, Syr, why do you keep teasing Shirou? Haven't you always said you like Bell?" she asked, not holding back.
Syr looked taken aback by the question, her eyes widening. "Eh… it's not like that," she replied, a bit flustered. "I'm just joking around with Shirou, you know, like friends do."
But Lunoire shook her head, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully. "Still, Syr, the way you treat Shirou is really similar to how you treat Bell," she added, resting her chin in her hand as if in deep thought. "Maybe you're actually closer to Shirou?"
Anya chimed in with a sly smile, "Or maybe Syr is really just trying to have two guys fight over her love?"
Ryuu, looking a bit concerned, said to Syr, "That's not a wise approach, Syr. Playing with people's feelings, especially guys, can lead to a lot of trouble."
Syr appeared flustered by her friends' speculation. She wasn't used to this kind of critique; as Freya, the goddess of beauty, she was always adored and chased by others without directly questioning her feelings. Men and women around her would only worship her, so no one ever dared to comment or accuse her of playing games in matters of love.
But as Syr, living as a regular human, she found herself in a new situation. To her, Bell was the first person who had made her feel so obsessed about pursuing someone. However, as she grew closer to Shirou, she felt at ease around him, which occasionally confused her about her own emotions.
With a small smile and a slightly red face, she shrugged and said calmly, "I really just want to be good friends with both of them. That's all," she said, avoiding her friends' teasing gazes.
From a distance, Syr noticed Shirou had chosen an outfit and was heading toward the changing room. This was the perfect chance to redirect her friends' attention away from the awkward conversation. Syr quickly changed the topic with enthusiasm, saying, "Let's go see how Shirou looks in Amazoness-style clothing! Who knows, maybe you'll be interested after seeing him."
Her friends exchanged glances, knowing that Syr was just trying to escape the previous conversation, but they followed her toward the changing room out of curiosity.
Once they arrived outside the changing room, Syr lightly knocked on the door. "Shirou! Don't take it off just yet. Show it to me first, okay?" she said with an excited voice.
From behind the curtain, Shirou's hesitant voice came through, "Alright…" He sounded unsure but went along with Syr's request.
Ryuu couldn't resist commenting, "Syr, after everything we just talked about, you're immediately back to teasing Shirou like this."
Syr laughed, tapping her foot playfully. "Teasing Shirou is fun, Ryuu. You should try it sometime," she replied with a mischievous tone.
Ryuu fell silent, unable to respond because, deep down, she agreed with Syr, though she was too shy to admit it.
Suddenly, the curtain parted, and Shirou stepped out in the Amazoness-style outfit, revealing his physique.
The outfit was very simple—a sleeveless leather vest that only covered the upper chest, showing off his toned, six-pack abdomen. His shorts were more like a wide belt with a small piece of fabric wrapped around his hips and leather straps around his thighs, giving him an extremely bold and revealing look.
The Hostess of Fertility waitresses—Syr, Ryuu, Anya, Chloe, and Lunoire—were all surprised and reflexively screamed, "Kyaa~!" as they exchanged wide-eyed looks with each other.
Shirou, who initially thought only Syr wanted to see his outfit, turned red and chuckled awkwardly when he realized all his friends were watching. "I-I thought it was just Syr who wanted to see this," he said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Syr smiled in satisfaction and simply said, "See? It suits you, Shirou!"
Chloe approached him out of curiosity and, without hesitation, ran her hand over Shirou's neatly lined abs. Her hand touched his six-pack, and she let out a soft purr, clearly savoring the moment. Her cat tail swayed from side to side, adding to the contented expression on her face.
Feeling tickled by Chloe's sudden touch, Shirou quickly moved her hand away from his stomach. "Chloe, stop! That tickles," he said with an awkward laugh, his face slightly red.
After Chloe released her grip, Shirou immediately stepped back and turned toward the changing room with quick steps. He closed the curtain at once, trying to shake off his embarrassment.
Lunoire couldn't resist whistling teasingly. "Hey, why are you running away, Shirou? We haven't had enough eye candy yet!" she said with a laugh, making Shirou even more flustered.
There was no answer from Shirou, only the sound of fabric as he hurriedly changed back into his clothes.
Syr laughed heartily, looking at her friends with a playful smile. "See? In the end, you're all just like me, enjoying teasing Shirou," she said with a meaningful smile. "Even I haven't gotten as close as Chloe just did."
Ryuu and the others just laughed, while Chloe shrugged casually and said with a sly grin, "Well, someone had to be brave enough to start, right?"
Shirou finally emerged from the changing room in his tunic once again, saying, "Alright, now it's your turn to try on Amazoness clothing."
Syr immediately raised her hand, volunteering to go first, but added with a mischievous smile, "I'll do it, but only on one condition…"
Shirou raised an eyebrow, curious. "What condition?" he asked.
Syr stepped closer and explained with a meaningful smile, "You have to pick the outfit for me. Choose the one you think would suit me best."
Without thinking too much, Shirou agreed but soon hesitated when his eyes scanned the outfits around him. Nearly all of them were revealing and tight, embodying the Amazoness style that emphasized the body's shape. Awkwardly, he started browsing, trying to find something appropriate but not overly daring.
Seeing Shirou taking his time to choose, Syr picked up an outfit—a belly dancer-inspired set with hanging fringes. She held it up with shining eyes, "Is this what you'd like to see me wear, Shirou?"
Shirou fell silent, his face flushing, unsure of how to respond.
Anya, eager to join in the fun, picked up a tube top that was even skimpier. She gave Shirou a mischievous look and asked, "Or maybe you'd prefer this one, Shirou?"
Feeling his face grow hotter, Shirou finally decided to make a quick exit. "Um… I think you can pick out your own outfit, Syr! I'll just head over to the cashier," he said hurriedly, escaping to the cashier to avoid further embarrassment.
The Hostess of Fertility waitresses laughed heartily, entertained by Shirou's reaction as he chose to flee, clearly overwhelmed by the task of selecting an outfit that wouldn't embarrass him.