“Isn’t this place a little too lively?”
Hand in hand with Xia Mo, Luo Shuangyue entered the venue for today’s event, startled by the vibrant atmosphere.
It was like a Qunfang Garden, filled with beautiful girls everywhere.
Some girls wore dark green camouflage uniforms, their expressions tough and resolute, while others wore uniforms similar to white lab coats, appearing far less fierce than the first group.
Aside from these Transhuman girls, there were also quite a few Magical Girls mingling about.
“Look, this is how you use magic. Come on, do it with me…”
In one corner of the hall, a First Bloom-Class Magical Girl was surrounded by a crowd of Transhuman girls, seriously teaching them how to use simple magic.
The Transhumans around her were almost all combat personnel, these heroic sisters earnestly took notes as attentively as schoolchildren, listening to the Magical Girl’s explanation.
From time to time, a Transhuman would raise her hand to ask questions, and the Magical Girl, as their Teacher, would patiently answer each one.
Xia Mo and Luo Xiangyue did not stand out in the crowd.
Though both of them were nearly perfect beauties, there were simply too many beautiful girls here, so their looks didn’t have quite the same impact as usual.
A person scoring ninety-nine in a crowd averaging sixty would naturally stand out as a crane among chickens.
But when everyone around you is a ninety, you’re no longer so eye-catching.
This actually made Luo Xiangyue feel quite comfortable.
She never liked being surrounded by too many people and forced to accept their enthusiasm.
Her thoughts had always been a bit chuunibyou.
She wanted to be a cool lone wolf, admired by everyone, but didn’t want her fans to crowd around her.
So, her public persona had always been a little wild and cold—the Dark Moth.
“But what exactly did you bring me here for? Don’t tell me you just wanted to look at pretty girls with me?” “Are they prettier than me?”
“No!” Luo Shuangyue immediately made her loyalty clear in response to Xia Mo’s seemingly casual question.
You, Xia Mo, are the most beautiful and fragrant flower in this garden—everyone else compared to you is like an ugly duckling.
“Not very sincere, but I’ll let you pass.” Xia Mo gave a light hum, pulling Luo Shuangyue towards a quieter spot.
Above this area hung a large banner: Psychological Counseling.
Those who came here were all Transhumans having difficulty adjusting to their new identities after their Transformation Surgery.
Here, they could enjoy private one-on-one sessions with professional Therapists, as well as talk with others facing similar problems and share their experiences.
In this area for ‘Patients’, Xia Mo and Luo Shuangyue stood out for being the only two girls wearing skirts, looking entirely like ordinary young women.
“Wait, Xia Mo, what are you trying to do?” Luo Shuangyue felt her heart skip a beat, her intuition warning her that Xia Mo was about to do something embarrassing.
“Of course, I’m here to make sure you, who can’t let go of the past, get some proper Psychological Counseling!”
“I don’t need Psychological Counseling! There’s nothing wrong with me!”
Xia Mo turned her head and gave Luo Shuangyue a meaningful look.
Could you put your hand on your heart and say that with a straight face?
At that moment, a staff member from the Magic Department who managed this area walked up to them, curiously asking about their reason for coming.
Were they here for Psychological Counseling, or just to chat and share experiences?
Here to make trouble? Impossible. This event only allowed girls to participate, and every ordinary girl working at Headquarters could be described as kind-hearted.
And as for Transhumans and Magical Girls, neither type would ever come here just to cause trouble.
The former had no right to mock these Transhuman girls, and the latter simply didn’t have the kind of mean spirit for such things.
“She still can’t let go of her old habits, so I brought her over to have a look.” Xia Mo pointed to Luo Shuangyue beside her, explaining earnestly.
The Staff Sister who received them blinked, asking curiously, “What’s the relationship between you two?” She had already guessed their relationship but wanted to confirm.
“Boyfriend and girlfriend… Er, I guess now it’s girlfriend and girlfriend.” Xia Mo answered without hesitation.
Ohhh, the Staff Sister showed an ‘I thought so’ expression. She’d seen situations like this plenty these days and was already used to it.
The Magic Department was nothing like the Heavenly Court from myth; it wasn’t as if people couldn’t date after joining.
In fact, the Magic Department encouraged its talented young people to form couples within the organization, so many employees here were romantically involved.
After the spread of Transhuman technology in the Magic Department, quite a few couples found themselves in the same situation as Xia Mo and Luo Shuangyue.
“There, those over there are just like you. You can go and chat with them first.” The Staff Sister handed Xia Mo a number slip and pointed in a direction.
Everyone over there was in the same kind of relationship as Xia Mo and Luo Shuangyue.
This surprised Xia Mo. She had only planned to let Luo Shuangyue get some advice from the Therapists, but didn’t expect such a pleasant surprise.
Couples in the same situation as themselves? Of course she had to go over and take a look!
She might even learn a thing or two from these fellow sufferers.
Pulling Luo Shuangyue over to the indicated spot, Xia Mo saw four girls sitting in a circle, with an atmosphere that felt a bit heavy.
When Xia Mo approached, two of the four looked up at her.
Two girls in skirts? Why would they come here?
The next second, they remembered which area they were in.
Wait, that meant these two girls had the same problems as them—and they were already far along on the road to solving them!
Look at them, both wearing skirts, and that black-skirted girl being dragged over by the white-skirted one had such a familiar expression on her face.
The two girls exchanged glances, then simultaneously looked at their own bashful partners.
The meaning in their eyes was clear.
The Transhuman girls being stared at felt a bit complicated.
Here came another comrade to suffer the lovers’ inquisition together—good news.
But this new arrival seemed… further along a certain path than they were?
They were still stubbornly holding on to something, while this girl seemed to have already let go of most of her dignity.
Look how naturally she wore her skirt—clearly not her first time.
Under these looks, Luo Shuangyue’s shame was about to boil over. After all, to these people, she was just like those Transhumans!
Her cover was now completely blown!
“Come on, sit here!” Xia Mo didn’t give Luo Shuangyue any chance to escape, pulling her onto one of the just-vacated chairs.
Then she looked at the two most normal and feminine girls in the group, and said softly, “We’re probably all facing the same issues here, aren’t we?”
The two original girls nodded vigorously.
“She just refuses to wear skirts! Even now, she won’t accept reality.” One girl pointed at her lover, complaining loudly.
Her partner shyly turned away, muttering things like, ‘I’m a man, I can’t wear girls’ clothes,’ and ‘If I do, there’s no going back.’
It reminded Xia Mo a lot of Luo Shuangyue not too long ago.
Back then, Luo Shuangyue had already gotten used to wearing girls’ clothes. She just didn’t like changing in front of Xia Mo as Luo Shuangyue.
Maybe at first, Luo Shuangyue was just like this Transhuman girl, utterly unwilling to fully accept her changed body, refusing to admit she was now completely different.
With this in mind, Xia Mo shot Luo Shuangyue a curious look, silently questioning her.
“Don’t look at me like that, I only accepted it because I had no choice.” Luo Shuangyue’s eyes answered Xia Mo’s clear intent.
Luo Shuangyue only wore girls’ clothes because she had to—after all, she was a Magical Girl who could Transformation, right?
The moment she transformed, her clothes turned into those distinctly Magical Girl frilly dresses—she didn’t even have a chance to resist.
And when she worked under Eternal Night, she had to wear girls’ clothes to hide her identity.
With all these factors combined, how could she not get used to it?
“Honestly… it’s not that hard to accept, haha.” She scratched her head awkwardly.
This earned her a look of betrayal from the other two Transhuman girls—had she really given in to crossdressing so easily? Too weak!
“Actually, it’s pretty comfortable to wear, and it looks good too…” Luo Shuangyue continued, even more embarrassed, trying to explain she hadn’t given up her old self, just that girls’ clothes really were nice.
But the more she explained, the more it sounded suspicious.
The two Transhuman girls now looked at her with utter disbelief—they realized Luo Shuangyue wasn’t a traitor, she was just… a complete psychological case.
Instinctively, they scooted their chairs a little farther from Luo Shuangyue.
“Am I that scary?” Luo Shuangyue was about to break down. Weren’t they fellow travelers on the same road? Why did she feel so abandoned?
“I’ll never be like those shameless ones!” One Transhuman declared seriously.
She had gone through Transformation Surgery with several companions.
They had promised to stick to their identities, but now, after just a few days, she was the only one still clinging to her ill-fitting men’s clothes.
Feeling betrayed, she stubbornly refused to yield—if they had all given up, she’d just walk this road alone!
“She’s just stubborn, sigh.” Her lover sighed, massaging her forehead, and looked at Xia Mo for help, hoping to learn how she’d helped her partner accept reality.
The other original girl wore the same expression—anyone sitting here was looking for solutions, after all.
Xia Mo tapped her chin thoughtfully.
After a moment, her gaze settled on the girls in front of her—maybe she really did have an idea?
These two Transhuman girls obviously hadn’t accepted reality yet—so why not help them get there?
The simplest and most effective way was right in front of her.
“You could try this, and this, and that…” Xia Mo whispered a few words to the two girls.
“Huh?” “Really?”
After hearing Xia Mo’s suggestion, the two girls blushed deeply, but after exchanging a look, they felt what Xia Mo said made sense.
Their love for their partners was strong; even if they had changed, they still loved each other deeply, otherwise they wouldn’t have come here.
And Xia Mo’s suggestion happened to be just right for their situation.
After thinking it over seriously, they decided to give it a try.
So, they immediately stood up, grabbed their partners, and left one after another, eager to try Xia Mo’s method.
Luo Shuangyue was left very curious—what exactly had Xia Mo told them to make them both embarrassed and determined?
“What did you tell them?”
“Nothing much, just a few practical tips to help recognize reality.” Xia Mo spread her hands, showing she had just said something ordinary.
Luo Shuangyue remained curious—since they were still waiting in line, she pressed on for details.
Under Luo Shuangyue’s pitiful gaze, Xia Mo finally sighed, choosing to satisfy her curiosity.
“It’s just those things we haven’t gotten around to doing yet. If there’s any method that makes someone recognize reality quickly, isn’t that it?” Xia Mo flashed a wicked smile. “After a few times, do you really think you can keep insisting you’re still a man?”
Hearing that, Luo Shuangyue’s eyes widened.
Whoa, wasn’t that a little too bold?
If she’d never given in and kept insisting she was a man, would Xia Mo have done that to her too?
“Your expression is a little rude.” Xia Mo rested her chin in her hand, a bit displeased. “What, are you doubting I’d really use that method on you?”
“You wouldn’t, right?”
“Well, that depends on your behavior. If you behave, I won’t need to use it. If you don’t, I’ll just have to help correct your self-perception properly.”