“How is it, Lady Lilith?”

“Hm, not bad at all. It highlights the bust just enough, and the black color keeps it from feeling too provocative.”

“I was just thinking the same! So, this swimsuit then…”

“Oh, I picked out a few more while you were changing. This time, I chose some bikinis, so how about trying a few of those on?”

“…Huh? B-but didn’t you just say to only try on this one…?”

“That was just for the one-piece swimsuits. Since you have a nice figure, I thought a bikini might suit you better.”

“…Alright, understood.”

“…Lilith, I’m done changing.”

“The color and style aren’t bad, but it’s still a bit lacking in… uh, it doesn’t quite… hmm. Well, anyway, let’s try something with a bit more coverage.”

“…”

“Don’t give me that look. You’ve tried on almost all the bikinis, so how about going back to one-pieces for now, Miss Agnes?”

“What? I’ve changed clothes more than ten times already, and now you’re saying bikinis aren’t the right choice?”

“With so many options, there’s bound to be at least one that complements your body. But I still think a classic one-piece suits you best. Although, there were a few bikinis that looked quite nice.”

“Fine, I’m leaving.”

“Oh, please! Just try on this last set! I really want to help you find the swimsuit that suits you best.”

“Alright, but only these last few.”

“Ah, wait a moment! If these are the last ones, then try these… Oh, and do you have this swimsuit in pink?” I asked the shop attendant.

“Alright, fine. I’ll try them all, but don’t shove so many at once; it’s confusing.”

“Lady Lilith, this is the last one.”

“Wow… This one suits you perfectly, Miss Natalie! The white color matches your vibe, accentuates your bust just enough, and gives you that stylish, sexy look without being too revealing. It’s almost like this swimsuit was made just for you.”

“I-I was thinking the same! So, shall we go with this one…?”

“Let’s buy that one, but I also found a few more. Would you mind trying these as well?”

“…What?”

“We never said we’d only buy one. With the money from Princess Seraphina, we can get at least three swimsuits, and still have change left over. And I think something with a sporty look might suit your lively personality.”

“…Understood.”

“…Lilith.”

“Oh, Miss Agnes! This is it! This is exactly what I was looking for!”

“…What?”

“This red color suits your cute image so well! The simple yet thoughtful design really brings out your charm. This is the swimsuit for you!”

“How is this different from the last one?”

“Are you kidding? The last one had a halter neck and no frills. This one has shoulder straps and those delicate frills at the neck and thigh!”

“Fine, fine. We’ve tried enough, right? How many outfits do we have to go through to find one?”

“Oh, wait a moment, Miss Agnes. Before you head back, take these to try on too!”

“…Aren’t we buying this one?”

“Yes, we’re buying it. But I think you’d look great in this other style too.”

“…I thought I tried all the bikinis.”

“A bikini with a skirt is a completely different type of swimsuit!”

“…Alright, alright.”

This is fun.

Really, it’s so much fun.

Watching Natalie and Agnes keep changing swimsuits, at my command, is exhilarating.

I mean, how could I resist? My favorite character from my previous life is doing a swimsuit fashion show, following my every suggestion.

Of course, I’m more into Ethan now, so it’s not like I have any romantic feelings for Natalie. Still, the reasons I admired her in my past life—her lively, healthy beauty—are just as valid in this world.

With her good looks, she can pull off pretty much anything, and a few of the swimsuits were exactly to my taste. As a gamer, I couldn’t help but want to see her in as many styles as possible.

Not to mention, I didn’t just have Natalie to enjoy, but Agnes as well.

While she might have been designed to appeal to a specific niche, Agnes is undeniably cute. With the right outfit, her cuteness is guaranteed, even if she’s a bit lacking in certain areas by adult standards.

As long as I chose something that suited her, she could still come across as a beauty. Sure, baring her belly or bust might highlight her more delicate frame, but one-piece swimsuits, skirted bottoms, and frilled swimsuits fit her perfectly.

Besides, she’s the only friend I have at the Academy, so of course, I want her to look her best.

After going through about ten bikinis, ten one-pieces, and another ten of various other styles, we finally passed the two-hour mark.

“L-Lady Lilith… Surely there can’t be any more left to try on…?”

“…More? Are you seriously enjoying making us try on all these outfits…?”

“Well, we’re down to the two you’re both wearing now, plus two more I’ve set aside. So, four in total.”

“What?”

“What?”

“Thank you both for your patience! You both look good in practically anything, but these four are definitely the best. So let’s go with these.”

“…”

“…”

They looked at me with a somewhat bewildered expression, as if there was still something they wanted to say. Maybe I’d been a bit too focused on my own preferences.

“Oh, I’m sorry! I realize I might have been pushing my own opinions too much and making you try on all these outfits…”

“Oh, no! We really appreciate your thoughtfulness, Lady Lilith!”

“I didn’t think that… Well, it was a bit tiring, but since you picked it out…”

“In that case, how about you two pick the last one yourselves? After all, no one knows what suits you better than you do. Or, you could choose for each other…”

“I’ll go change back into my regular clothes now!”

“I’m changing. I’m not trying on another one.”

Clatter!

“…”

Even though I’d given them the chance to choose for themselves, they hurried into the changing rooms and left me alone by the display.

So I handed the swimsuits they’d selected over to the shop assistant and went to find one for myself.

Of course, finding a swimsuit that fit my size on the regular racks was impossible, so I had to ask for a bit of help.

“Do you have swimsuits in a size 105, or rather, 110?”

“…A size 110…?”

“Yes.”

The shop assistant looked at me, slightly bewildered, before nodding in understanding.

Her reaction was understandable. Living as Lilith in this world meant I was accustomed to this kind of attention.

“One moment, please. We have some in the storage room.”

“Thank you.”

She hurried off to the back, but I could hear voices coming from inside shortly after.

‘What are you doing? Why are you taking those out?’

‘The customer asked for a size 110 swimsuit…’

‘I must not have made myself clear. These swimsuits are reserved as gifts for my dear friend, so they shouldn’t be touched.’

‘But we need to show the customer something. Our shop’s reputation is on the line…’

‘Very well. I’ll handle it. I can’t imagine anyone else at this academy would be looking for a 110 swimsuit, so there’s likely some mistake.’

…Hm?

That voice… It sounds awfully familiar.