Grass Wonder.
Where the heck did you bring me!?
Fujiwara Chiya rushed over in a panic, but by the time he arrived at Grass Wonder's side, everyone had already stepped inside. Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond were staring at the walls, where rows of delicate, semi-transparent lace sleepwear hung beneath warm display lights.
No matter how pure and innocent the two of them were, even they could tell this was not the kind of shop Chiya had meant.
Kitasan Black looked at a pale purple set with a cutout design, then slowly lowered her head. Her cheeks burned bright red as she turned away.
"Chiba… I did say I wanted something breathable, but isn't this a little too breathable…?"
The amount of fabric involved was practically a philosophical debate.
Compared to this place, even a bikini looked like full-body armor.
Beside her, Satono Diamond covered her face with both hands.
Her fingers, however, were spread wide open.
Very wide open.
"I highly recommend this lingerie shop," Grass Wonder said with perfect calm. "They have a wide selection, and the materials are excellent."
She spoke like she was introducing a famous tea house.
"I've bought quite a few pieces from here myself, so I can explain how they feel when worn. At the moment, this one is my favorite."
Grass Wonder picked up a pale pink, airy nightdress. It looked like something made from fairy wings, with soft ribbons trailing from the back. The fabric was light and fluttery, with sheer layers around the waist and a small cutout near the stomach, designed to show off the wearer's softness in a very deliberate way.
The matching bottom was even more dangerous.
Kitasan Black's mouth fell open. Her face turned scarlet, and her tail began swishing restlessly behind her.
Satono Diamond kept one hand over her face while listening with terrifying seriousness.
Grass Wonder continued, completely unbothered.
"It breathes well, and it doesn't absorb much moisture. The only issue is that delicate fabrics need to be washed quickly, or stains can become troublesome. Aside from this one, there's also—"
Before she could continue her product review, Chiya strode over and clamped a hand over her mouth.
"Mmph… Chiya?"
"What are you doing?!" Chiya hissed, keeping his voice low.
"I'm introducing clothes that are breathable and comfortable."
Grass Wonder blinked innocently, as if her husband's panic was the confusing part here.
"I did ask you to introduce breathable, sweat-resistant underwear," Chiya whispered through gritted teeth. "But I meant sportswear!"
"These are sportswear, aren't they?"
"…"
Chiya froze.
His wife, it seemed, had misunderstood the word "sport" on a fundamental level.
Wrong sport.
Entirely wrong sport.
"You were planning to make them run in seductive lingerie?!"
"Oh. So Chiya wanted something seductive that could be worn during running?"
"No!! I wanted something normal! They're girls who only just entered puberty! How could you bring them into a place like this?!"
"But they seem happy."
Grass Wonder pointed toward Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond, who looked as if they had discovered a forbidden continent. They were clearly embarrassed, yet their eyes kept drifting toward the displays with unstoppable curiosity.
Kitasan Black was staring at a bra that covered plenty in some places while exposing a very deliberate opening in the center.
Her expression was pure wonder.
No!
What have I done?!
I brought two innocent girls here!
Chiya sank into the depths of self-reproach. Technically, Grass Wonder had been the one to lead them in, but Grass Wonder's responsibility was his responsibility.
He had corrupted them.
If Fumino finds out I brought her uma musume here, will she beat me to death?
"Don't worry, Chiya," Grass Wonder said soothingly. "Girls mature earlier than you think. I began studying these things around the time I first developed those feelings for Yuki-chan."
"You matured way too early!"
"When Yuki-chan was asleep, I even snuck in close and nuzzled her a little. Ah, I really was young back then."
"Why are you calmly dropping bombs like that?!"
"Sometimes I do miss Yuki-chan's scent," Grass Wonder said, her smile gentle but far too honest. "But she is now my husband's wife. If I acted without permission, that would be overstepping. So, husband, could you let Yuki-chan sleep beside me for one day? Of course, if that would trouble you, I would be perfectly happy with Chiya instead. I love both of you, after all."
"We'll talk about this at home. Right now, we are changing locations."
"Very well. But there are a few things I'd like to buy first."
Under the silent stares of three people, Grass Wonder purchased a piece that seemed less like clothing and more like several lines held together by confidence.
Then, beneath Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond's shy yet strangely admiring gazes, she paid for it without the slightest hesitation.
"Grass Wonder-senpai," Kitasan Black asked timidly, "that nightdress…"
"I'll wear it at home for the person I love."
Grass Wonder smiled sweetly.
"It looks like… there isn't much fabric," Satono Diamond murmured, swallowing.
Fabric?
There was fabric on that thing?
Chiya had many words in his heart, but none of them made it to his mouth.
"Then I'll take you to another lingerie shop," Grass Wonder said, hugging her purchase to her chest. She gave Chiya a small wink before finally leaving the store. "This one may not be quite suitable for you two."
On the way, Kitasan Black quietly sidled up beside Chiya.
"Grass Wonder-senpai's life with her lover seems really… rich."
"Mm."
"Chiba, do you have any boys you like?"
"Huh? There's no way I'd like men."
"…Eh?"
Kitasan Black's eyes widened.
"No, I mean, I don't have that kind of interest."
"O-Oh, I see…"
Kitasan Black scratched her cheek, then nodded seriously.
"Everyone's different, after all. I think liking someone is a person's own freedom. It shouldn't be limited by gender or anything else."
"No, this really isn't my issue."
"It's okay, it's okay. I'm the same as Chiba. If I like someone, I won't overthink it too much. Hehe."
Chiya's expression became complicated.
He had the distinct feeling that Kitasan Black had misunderstood something.
But if he tried explaining now, it would only make things worse. At this point, it was probably safer to let her misunderstand.
Beside them, Satono Diamond's ears twitched.
She glanced at Chiya, her expression thoughtful.
Soon, the group arrived at a normal lingerie shop.
"Goodness," Grass Wonder said with a nostalgic sigh. "It feels like it's been ages since I came here."
"Normally speaking, this is the kind of place people come to more often…"
"I already have plenty of ordinary clothes. These days, I'm focusing on outfits that make my husband happy."
"That's still a little…"
"Yuki-chan owns quite a few outfits like that too."
Chiya shut his mouth.
Grass Wonder's lips curved.
"She looked adorable in that semi-transparent white nightdress. Like a princess from a snowy country."
"You… saw that?"
"Yes. In the wardrobe."
Grass Wonder's smile deepened.
"So my husband also enjoys making Yuki-chan even more alluring."
"T-That's…"
"That means I must work harder as well."
Grass Wonder leaned in close. With a graceful little motion, she lifted the edge of her skirt just enough to reveal a dangerous glimpse of black lace.
"I'm wearing something like that right now. If my husband doesn't mind, I could make him happy for a moment."
"Diamond, have you seen Chiba?"
Kitasan Black, who had been choosing clothes, came over to Satono Diamond.
"Chiba seemed to go into the fitting room with Grass Wonder-senpai just now."
"I see."
Kitasan Black looked toward the small booth with the "Changing" sign hanging on it, then walked closer.
From inside came a series of rustles.
Then Grass Wonder's soft laugh.
"Hehe… it's twitching. How cute."
What are they doing in there?
Kitasan Black tilted her head, completely puzzled.
Then, with no answer presenting itself, she went back to choosing clothes.