After the party was over, I went back to my room and used my Pokephone to contact someone.
"Hello, Len, Happy Birthday!"
"Thank you, Serena," I replied as Serena greeted me.
We've been contacting each other frequently, and we always talk on each other's birthday, as we have for the last five years.
"Len, can we meet tomorrow?"
"I've been wanting to meet you too. I have something important to tell you."
"Oh, what is it?"
"I'll tell you once we meet."
"Okay, so where should we meet?"
"How about 'Sushi High Roller'?"
"Are you sure? It's the most expensive restaurant in Lumiose City!"
"You don't have to worry about that."
"How about we meet at 11?"
"I'm fine with that time, but are you sure? I know you're rich, but even rich people think twice before going to 'Sushi High Roller'."
"You don't have to worry about it."
"Okay then."
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Time Skip~
I'm standing outside 'Sushi High Roller,' wearing a black and white striped dress that's sleeveless and short, paired with black high heels. My hair is down, giving me an attractive look.
Some guys who passed me gave me looks, and a few tried to flirt with me, but I calmly made them leave and continued waiting for Serena.
After a while, Serena arrived in front of me. She had long blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes. She was wearing a black sleeveless top with a white collar, and a strawberry-colored hat with black stripes. Below, she wore a red mini skirt, black thigh-high stockings, and matching black boots.
"You look beautiful," I said after looking at her.
"And you look gorgeous," she replied after looking at me.
"Thanks for the compliment. Let's go inside. I've booked a table for us," I said, leading her in.
"So, what do you want to tell me?" she asked immediately after taking a seat.
"Let's talk after lunch. I'm not ready to talk about it yet."
"Okay."
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After lunch
"Serena, will you still be my friend even if I'm the poorest person in the world?"
"Yes. Why are you asking that? Don't tell me you don't have money to pay?"
"You don't need to worry about the payment. Now tell me, I'm a boy, so will you still be my friend?"
"Of course. I made you my friend, not based on your gender."
"Thanks, Serena. Now, let's go shopping," I said before getting up.
"Wait, you didn't tell me the thing you were going to tell me."
"I just told you."
"What?"
"I'm a boy."
"Huh?"
"I'm a boy."
"Huuhhhhh?"
"Like I said, I'm a boy," I said, raising my voice slightly, but not too loud so others wouldn't overhear.
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We're currently at Star Mall, the biggest mall in Lumiose City and one of the largest in the world. You can find almost anything here.
On our way to Star Mall, I explained everything to Serena, so she understood why I had to cross-dress.
"I still can't believe that one of the most beautiful people, who looks like a girl, is actually a boy."
"You said it yourself that I'm a boy."
"I don't know about that, but I'm sure you're one of the most beautiful girls in the world."
"Thanks for the compliment."
"And you're telling me that you're the son of Roy Sahoo and Rubina Sahoo, one of the most powerful couples in the world?"
"Yep."
"I don't believe it."
"I'll arrange a meeting for you with them."
Sigh
"So, what are we going to do here?" Serena asked.
"I'm here to get a haircut and some clothes. It would be nice if you could help me."
"But if you go in these clothes, everyone will think you're a girl."
"That's why I brought this bag," I said, showing her my bag.
"Okay, so how are you going to change and where?"
"In the girls' restroom."
"What?"
"Yep, you said yourself that I look like a girl. Now I'll take advantage of that and change there."
"But what if a girl sees you when you come out?"
"She'll think I'm a girl because of my long hair. Now, let's go," I said, dragging Serena with me.
After I changed into my boy's outfit, I came out of the girls' restroom. Luckily, no one came inside during that time.
We reached the barber shop and went inside.
"Mr., I want a haircut," I said after looking at the barber.
"I would recommend that you keep your hair the way it is, young miss. Many girls would die to have beautiful long hair like yours," he said, admiring my hair.
"Thanks for the compliment, but I'm a boy."
"Huh?"
Can't say I didn't expect that reaction.
"I'm a boy."
"Are you sure?"
"Yep."
"Okay. Which hairstyle would you like?" the barber asked, coming out of his daze.
"I'll leave that to this lovely miss over here," I said, pointing at Serena.
"Huh, you want me to decide your hairstyle?" she asked.
"Yeah, because I can't choose a good style for myself. I'm pretty confused."
"Okay."
After that, Serena gave the barber instructions on how she wanted my hair cut.
'Ah, my hair. My beautiful hair. These long, beautiful locks are going to be cut short in a few minutes. I'm going to miss you.' I thought as I came to love my hair during this time. Even though I didn't initially like cross-dressing, I always loved my long, silky smooth, and beautiful hair. I felt sad as an important part of me was being cut away.
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After about half an hour, the barber stopped. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I felt dazed.
If I looked like a princess with long hair, I didn't look any less like a prince with short hair.
After paying the barber, we left to do some shopping for me.
I purchased many clothes for myself, and I also bought some dresses for Serena. She was reluctant at first, but after seeing that I wouldn't stop, she gave in and tried on the clothes I picked for her.
She looked beautiful in almost every dress I picked, so I ended up buying every single one I chose for her.
In the end, I bought 10 T-shirts, 6 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of shoes, and 2 jackets for myself. For Serena, I bought 15 dresses, 6 pairs of shoes, and 2 sets of winter wear. I also bought gloves for both of us.
They were couple gloves, which I hadn't noticed earlier.
I bought two packs—one for winter and one for summer.
Serena blushed when she saw the couple gloves, so I didn't say anything to avoid making the atmosphere awkward.
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A.N: Rejoice, my readers! He is not going to cross-dress after this and will become a real badass!