Good deeds return to those who perform them.

That’s only natural.

And so, it was equally natural that good things would come back to me, someone who constantly engages in charitable acts.

『Charitable acts…?』

Got a problem with that?

“…I never expected this many people to show up.”

Hikari-chan, Clam-chan, and Toa-chan had all gathered in Miyume-chan’s lab, which also doubled as her room.

And then there was me, blending in among these beautiful girls… I could feel my Guilty Points increasing by the second.

“Everyone’s interested in the device Miyume-chan made that changes your gender!”

“Ah, the Trans-Anchor? That’s less my invention and more something Nameless implanted. Here, this is it.”

As she said that, Miyume-chan showed us a wristband.

Huh? Wait, isn’t that just a normal Dive Gear?

“This is just a regular Dive Gear, isn’t it? Oh, did Miyume-chan mix them up? You’re so clumsy~!”

“Don’t lump me in with Hikari. …It’s probably a magic formula, right? Not a physical object.”

“Exactly. As Clam-chan said, this is a magic formula. Though I did modify the Dive Gear a little. Using this… will change your gender!”

“Ooh, ooh! I wanna try it!!!”

As Hikari-chan raised her hand, about to put on the Dive Gear, Clam-chan restrained her and shot me a look.

I, who could perfectly interpret any glance from a beautiful girl without mistranslation, instantly understood the meaning behind it.

『Won’t people realize you’re actually a girl?』

That’s what she was probably saying.

Since Clam-chan thinks I’m a girl, it’s a natural concern.

I nodded to reassure her.

Right now, my mind was calm, but my soul was burning.

A mysterious beauty like me wouldn’t reveal her true identity so easily!

“By the way, how long does the effect last?”

“Hmm, depends on the person’s magic power. Since it’s a semi-automatic spell, it’ll wear off once you run out of magic.”

“I see. So, you’re constantly consuming magic while using it.”

“Yep. But it’s optimized so well that no one would notice the magic drain. Might be useful for infiltrations.”

Wouldn’t that just turn every infiltration mission into a squad of pretty boys?

Anyway, if Miyume-chan’s words were true, this was an easy and fantastic item that could turn you into a mysterious beauty without going full Super Mysterious Beauty.

Best of all, it seemed like you could become a beautiful girl without setting off Eina-chan or other detection types.

Meaning, you could naturally act like a beautiful girl.

『But mechanical control still seems too limited for a full transformation, huh.』

Can’t be helped.

I had a little hope, but full-on gender-swapping still seemed difficult.

If anything, the Trans-Anchor was impressive for letting you become a beautiful girl just by consuming magic.

Nameless, the one who created this… just who are you…?!

『The path to becoming a beautiful girl is long, huh.』

Don’t worry, we’ve got the TS Dungeon.

This Trans-Anchor thing is just for when you wanna be a beautiful girl in daily life.

『…When you wanna be a beautiful girl in daily life?』

It happens, okay?

“I’ve already confirmed it’s safe myself, so don’t worry! Hikari-chan, wanna try it?”

Hikari-chan happily fastened the Trans-Anchor around her wrist.

Clam-chan watched, then sighed and pressed a hand to her forehead.

“Can I say, like, ‘Transform!’?”

“Nah, just channel your magic normally.”

“Got it! TRANSFORM!”

The moment she said that, Hikari-chan’s body began to change.

A flash of light later, and in her place stood a tall, handsome guy with a ponytail.

A bright, energetic pretty boy had been born.

Hikari-chan trembled as she stared at herself in the mirror.

“Th-This is…!”

She struck a dramatic pose.

“I could totally pass in a Sunday morning show…!”

“That’s your takeaway?! Also, your uniform’s about to burst!”

“Ah, you’re right! Gotta take it off before it rips!”

Hikari-chan immediately started stripping right there.

Miyume-chan and Toa-chan froze in shock, while Clam-chan sprang into action.

“Stop, you idiot! Don’t just—hey, quit struggling!”

Clam-chan restrained Hikari-chan despite the difference in physique.

As expected of a childhood friend—she could predict her moves.

“Can I please rip my clothes with my muscles?!”

“Obviously not!”

Neither side backed down.

But since Hikari-chan was now physically male, Clam-chan’s hold slipped.

“Ugh… Let me gooo!”

“W-Wait, you’re too strong—”

Clam-chan reached out to grab her again, but Hikari-chan’s arm slipped, and they both tumbled over.

“Whoa—hey!”

“Eek!”

They collapsed together in a heap.

I stood there, frozen at the sight.

“Ow… You okay, Clam?”

“I’m fine… Yeah, I’m fine.”

Clam-chan was nestled between Hikari-chan’s arms as she lay on all fours.

For some reason, her face looked red.

“Clam, your face is red! Did you hit it when you fell?! Are you okay?!”

“I said I’m fine, just… don’t look at me right now.”

Whoa, whoa, whoa, WHOA!

A dating sim scenario just started out of nowhere!

Starreader’s Staff! Brace for impact!

When you expect yuri but suddenly get a straight pairing, our brains go into shock!!!

Protect yourself as much as you can!

『Male Hikari × Clam!?!?!? …I see. So that’s a thing too.』

You’re truly invincible.

At this point, you’re basically an omnivorous shipping machine.

“Clam…”

“Eh? What’s wrong, Clam-chan? Why are you wrapping your arms around my neck…?”

Clam-chan’s arms slid around Hikari-chan’s neck.

Ignoring her confusion, she leaned in closer—

“Noooope! Not in my lab, you don’t!”

“Ah!”

Miyume-chan activated the Mystic Eye of Logic and forcibly deactivated the Trans-Anchor.

With Hikari-chan back in her girl form and Clam-chan still dazed, Miyume-chan puffed up in anger.

“If you’re gonna do that, do it in your own room! Don’t use my inventions for your games!”

Her face was bright red, and she was breathing heavily.

Seems like it was too much for Miyume-chan.

Well, she’s technically only a few months old.

『I see. The emotions she’d been suppressing as “just friendship” because they were both girls suddenly exploded. …Wait, does that mean Clam’s actions toward Solciera before were rooted in unrecognized romantic feelings?! That changes everything! All this time, she’s been treating Solciera as a precious friend while unknowingly nurturing these mysterious emotions. And by the time she realizes what they are, Solciera will already be—』

Calm down.

Also, stop trying to kill me.

『The idea of Clam, who’s been telling herself “she’s just a friend,” regretting after Solciera’s death that she actually wanted to be lovers… I can see it.』

I said STOP trying to kill me.

But I see… So Clam-chan’s the type who doesn’t realize her own feelings, huh…

In that case, maybe I, as Solciera, should pry her open.

And of course, I’ll be the one doing the pursuing!

By the way, Miyume-chan, what are you putting on my right arm?

“…Huh? What’s this?”

“Activating it now.”

As she said that, geometric patterns surfaced in Miyume-chan’s eyes.

The Mystic Eye of Logic was forcing an activation.

“Wait, do I not get a choi—”

My body was engulfed in light.

I at least wanted to mentally prepare myself—!

I wanted to start with a purification ritual—!

『You’re already a Super Mysterious Beauty, so what’s the difference?』

It’s NOT the same!

This is for daily use!

Not like before, where I’d become a mysterious beauty for missions—this is for everyday life! It’s totally different!

Plus, what’s about to happen is a once-in-a-lifetime event!

The legendary “Everyone Just Saw Me Turn Into a Girl!?” moment!

And for people like Clam-chan, who know Solciera, this is a divine event where “Solciera, who’s never been treated as a girl before, gets treated as one (even if it’s fake)!”

A TS event and a clouded-identity event at the same time—this is the perfect opportunity.

I may not have fully become a beautiful girl, but I’m not foolish enough to let this chance slip away!

Starreader’s Staff, I’m about to go all-out with my “Solciera, flustered in an unfamiliar situation” act!

Follow my lead!

『Roger!』

We are one.

■

Miroku had finished breakfast early and was working in the student council room.

As the academy’s representative, she was meeting with Hinami, the proxy for a supporting company’s president.

Now that the company had officially become a sponsor, their discussion was more in-depth than before.

But since they were close in age, the atmosphere was relaxed, with plenty of smiles.

“Sorry for meeting so early. This one just couldn’t wait.”

“It’s no trouble. I was interested in the job offer you mentioned last time.”

“…Um, is Kei-nii… I mean, Kei-onii—”

Hearing Sougo’s fidgety question, Miroku smiled.

Seemed like Sougo had taken a liking to Kei.

“Fufu, so you and Kei-kun are friends now?”

Sougo nodded.

When Miroku glanced at Hinami, she nodded in understanding.

A ten-year-old would find these talks too difficult and boring.

“Sougo-kun, Kei-kun should be on the top floor of the neighboring dorm right now. Today, they’re all checking out one of our mechanic’s inventions.”

“An invention…!”

The word must’ve sparked his boyish curiosity, because Sougo’s eyes lit up.

Seeing that, Hinami and Miroku smiled warmly.

“Sougo, you can go, but don’t cause trouble, okay?”

“Mm! I won’t!”

“Fufu, I’ll let everyone know you’re coming.”

Miroku sent a message via Dive Gear.

By the time she finished, Sougo was already heading for the door.

“Okay, I’m going!”

The two waved as they saw him off.

■

Miroku had made three miscalculations.

First, the invention was a gender-changing device—essentially a weapon.

Second, no one had the spare attention to check her message.

And third, the young man named Kei was about to begin a shamelessly self-serving “beautiful girl” event.

“…I wonder if Kei-onee-chan will be surprised!”

—Five minutes remained until Sougo’s preferences would gain a new entry: “Dependent Yuri.”