After spending some time trying on various outfits, Linggis finally gave up and sat back down on Sola's apartment sofa. She gazed at herself in the large mirror across the room. The reflection still felt unfamiliar— a beautiful face with sharp eyes, a slender body with well-proportioned curves, and long, flowing black hair as smooth as silk.
Linggis let out a deep sigh, then turned to Sola, who was preparing tea in the kitchen. "Alright, I've accepted this body. But there's still one thing that bothers me."
Sola glanced over with a raised eyebrow. "What is it?"
Linggis cleared her throat softly, looking a bit hesitant. "How... do I go to the bathroom with this body?"
Sola, who had just been pouring tea, nearly spilled it. She froze for a moment, then turned to Linggis with an expression of utter disbelief. A second later, laughter burst from her lips.
Linggis stared at her blankly. "You're laughing?"
Sola tried to hold back her laughter but failed. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" she said, wiping the corner of her eyes, which had started to water. "I just didn't expect you to ask that with such a serious face."
Linggis sighed. "This isn't a joke, Sola. I genuinely have no idea how this works."
Sola shook her head, still chuckling, then walked over and sat beside Linggis. "Okay, I'll explain it as simply as possible…"
However, before she could start, another laugh echoed from the corner of the room.
Angelia.
Linggis and Sola turned toward the balcony door, where Angelia stood, clearly amused. "I never expected someone who was once a strong man like you to struggle with something like this."
Linggis took a deep breath. "Angelia... You haven't left?"
Angelia smiled mysteriously. "I just came back for a moment to see how you're adjusting." She covered her mouth with the back of her hand, still holding back laughter. "And I must say, I am not disappointed."
Linggis gave her a deadpan look. "Did you come back just to laugh at me?"
Angelia stepped closer and sat in the chair across from them. "Not just that, of course. But I have to admit, watching you struggle with something so basic is quite entertaining."
Linggis massaged her temples. "Alright, alright. Enough laughing. There's something more important right now."
Sola, having finally calmed down, took the lead. "Alright, Linggis. I'll teach you, but I won't explain it in front of Angelia."
Angelia smirked mischievously. "Oh, but I'd love to hear this."
Linggis shot her a sharp look. "You're really enjoying this, aren't you?"
Angelia shrugged. "Of course. This is a rare moment."
Sola stood up and grabbed Linggis's hand. "Come on, let's go to the bathroom. I'll explain everything there."
Linggis hesitated. "Do I really have to learn this now?"
Sola giggled. "Trust me, it's better to learn now than in an emergency later."
Linggis finally stood up in resignation, following Sola into the bathroom, leaving Angelia sitting with a satisfied expression.
As the bathroom door closed, Angelia let out a soft sigh, still smiling. "It looks like your life is going to be far more interesting from now on, Linggis."
With a single graceful movement, she vanished, leaving Sola's apartment in silence—while inside the bathroom, Linggis's newest lesson was just about to begin.