The journey from China to Japan was long, and as Rioma arrived in Japan with his father, the tension grew. His father had already spoken to Ayumi's father, and it was clear that the marriage arrangement had already been decided. Ayumi's father had mentioned that a "boy" would be coming to meet Ayumi, and now Rioma was in the middle of it all, not knowing how to react.
As the days passed, Rioma grew increasingly uncomfortable with the situation. He knew his father had expectations, but his heart was elsewhere. He didn't want to be part of a marriage he hadn't chosen. But as the family dinner came to a close, Rioma's father made it clear that his path was already set.
"Rioma," his father began, "This marriage is the key to securing our future. Ayumi is a perfect match for you, and you will do well. It's time to understand your responsibilities."
Rioma looked away, feeling the weight of the situation. But nothing prepared him for what would happen next.
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The Funny Fight with His Father
Before heading to the bathroom, Rioma and his father had a moment of frustration. Rioma could no longer keep quiet about the forced marriage, so he decided to speak his mind.
"Dad, I don't want this marriage!" Rioma snapped. "I don't even know Ayumi that well! Why are you making these decisions for me?"
His father raised an eyebrow. "Rioma, you don't understand. This is for the family. You need to think about our future."
Rioma groaned and threw his hands up. "Our future? What about my future? I want to decide who I marry, not have it forced on me!"
His father chuckled. "Well, when you're a bit older and wiser, you'll understand. This isn't just about you, you know."
"Older and wiser? I'm already 17, Dad! I can make my own decisions!" Rioma retorted.
His father smirked. "You still have a lot to learn, my son."
Rioma crossed his arms. "I'm not your son, I'm a grown-up now!"
"Ha! A grown-up who still throws tantrums," his father laughed. "You can throw all the tantrums you want, but you can't change the fact that this marriage is happening."
The playful back-and-forth ended with Rioma storming off to the bathroom, grumbling to himself. "This is so unfair. I'm not ready for this. And now I have to deal with… this."
Bathroom since
Rioma went into the bathroom, preparing to take a bath. He stepped under the cold water, and as the chilly sensation touched his skin, something powerful and familiar started to happen. This wasn't the first time this had occurred. Rioma's body began to shift and change, slowly transforming into a girl. It was a process his father had told him about during their training in China. During their training, Rioma learned that cold water would trigger this transformation, turning him into a girl whenever he was submerged in it. Rioma had always known that, whenever he entered cold water, this transformation would happen, so it wasn't unexpected for him.
He chuckled a little, finding it amusing, but he wasn't confused or alarmed. This was just part of who he was. As he stood under the water, enjoying the experience, he had no idea that Ayumi was about to enter the bathroom.
Ayumi walked into the bathroom, not knowing that Rioma had already begun his transformation. When she saw what appeared to be a girl in the shower, she froze, her mouth dropping open in shock. She had never seen Rioma like this before.
"Wait... what...?" Ayumi muttered in disbelief, taking a step back. She quickly closed the bathroom door and rushed out, panic rising in her voice. "Aahhhhh!!!" she screamed, completely overwhelmed by what she had just seen.
Her older sister, hearing Ayumi's scream, rushed to the scene. "What happened?" she asked, looking at Ayumi in confusion.
Ayumi, still reeling from the shock, pointed to the bathroom door. "There's... there's a girl in there!" she said, her voice trembling.
Her sister, skeptical but curious, walked over to the door and peeked inside. "Rioma?!" she exclaimed, equally confused. "How... how did this happen?"
Before either of them could process what was going on, the girl—Rioma—stepped out from the bathroom. "It's me, Rioma," she said calmly, as if everything was perfectly normal. "This... is part of the transformation."
Both Ayumi and her sister stood frozen, still trying to grasp what they had just witnessed.
How this transform work .
Rioma's father, standing tall and calm, looked at Ayumi and her sister with a serious expression. "You've seen Rioma's transformation today, but what you don't understand is the reason behind it," he said, his voice carrying a weight of history. "This isn't something random. It's a result of years of special training, which I began with Rioma when we were in China."
Ayumi and her sister listened intently, still trying to grasp everything. "Training?" Ayumi asked, confused.
"Yes," Rioma's father continued. "In China, we trained under a powerful method that pushed us to our limits. During this time, I met a guide who taught me a unique technique that allowed me to maintain balance in both body and spirit. It involved cold and hot water, but more than that, it was about achieving harmony with nature's forces."
He paused and looked at Rioma. "The guide, who was very wise, warned me that this technique could lead to certain physical changes if one wasn't prepared mentally and emotionally. But at that time, I wasn't focused on that. I wanted to become stronger, so I pushed through it."
Rioma's father let out a small sigh. "During one of our intense training sessions, we had a big fight. I was so caught up in proving myself that I didn't pay attention to the risks. I had used too much force, and in a moment of anger, I pushed Rioma off the edge of a cliff, right into a lake."
Ayumi's sister gasped, looking at Rioma in disbelief. "You... fell into a lake?"
Rioma nodded, her expression calm. "Yes, but I didn't drown. I was thrown into the lake, and as soon as I hit the water, something strange happened. It was as though I was connected to the water in a way I had never experienced before. My body started to change, and I became a girl."
Her father nodded in agreement. "At that moment, the guide appeared. He explained to me that this transformation was part of the process. The cold water triggered the change, and Rioma became a girl as a result of it. This is what happens when she's exposed to cold water—she shifts into a female form."
Ayumi looked at her father, wide-eyed. "So, Rioma is a girl when she touches cold water... and a boy when it's hot?"
Rioma's father nodded again. "Exactly. The heat and cold cause a shift in her physical state. It's a gift from the training, and although it was unexpected, it's something Rioma has learned to live with. It's part of who she is."
The guide, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, finally spoke up. "This story is not uncommon in the world of extreme training. There are many tales of individuals who have unlocked such transformations, but in Rioma's case, the transformation is unique. It is connected to the balance of water and energy within her."
Rioma's father added, "Yes, and what you saw today is just a glimpse of the power that lies within her. But, remember, it's not something that happens every time. Only under certain circumstances, like the cold water, will this transformation take place."
Rioma's sister, still processing the information, asked, "But why didn't you tell us about this sooner?"
Her father smiled gently. "Because I didn't want to overwhelm you with something so complicated. But now that you've seen it, it's important that you understand it fully. Rioma's transformation isn't something to be afraid of—it's a part of her, and we accept it."
Ayumi, though still shocked, nodded slowly. "I... I think I understand. So, when Rioma touches cold water, she becomes a girl. And when she's in hot water, she's a boy?"
"Yes," Rioma's father confirmed. "And this has been the way it is for as long as we can remember. It's a part of our legacy."
Rioma smiled softly, feeling a sense of relief. "I've been living with this for years. It's just how I am."
Her father placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "And we will continue to support you, no matter what form you take."
The funny discussion
After Rioma's transformation into a girl, Ayumi, her father, and her elder sister couldn't help but notice how stunning Rioma looked in her female form. She was beautiful, elegant, and undeniably cute, yet there was an unmistakable strength radiating from her. Ayumi's elder sister, slightly taken aback, muttered, "Well, this might actually be good. Ayumi hates boys anyway."
Hearing this, Ayumi turned towards Rioma, her face flushed with anger. "You're such a bad boy! How could you let me see you like that in the bathroom?!"
Rioma, remaining calm, replied with a slight smirk, "You walked into the bathroom without knocking, so it's not my fault. Besides," Rioma added, brushing back her long, silky hair, "I've already seen myself in the mirror in this form. And honestly, my body as a girl is way hotter than yours. Seeing you doesn't affect me at all."
Ayumi's jaw dropped at Rioma's bold words, and her anger boiled over. She stomped toward Rioma and smacked her on the arm. "How dare you say that to me!"
Their father, who had been quietly observing the scene, stepped in. "That's enough, you two," he said, his tone gentle yet firm. "No matter what, you two are family. Rioma is still the same person, even if she's in a different form. You should love and accept each other."
Ayumi crossed her arms and shot her father a defiant look. "I don't think so! I'm not going to just let this go!"
And with that, Ayumi stormed off, leaving Rioma and their father standing there, the tension lingering in the air.
End of Chapter 1.