Chapter 10: Skill: Hair Removal
Saturday of that week.
Hirose and Koharu were gathered at Hibiki’s house, waiting for a certain someone to arrive.
Ding-dong.
The doorbell rang, and Hibiki went to answer it.
"Hello. Thank you for having me today."
"Hello, Kirino!"
Bowing politely at the front door was the most beautiful girl in the grade. Her beauty was so ethereal it felt like she might vanish like snow, and just a single word from her was enough to steal one's breath away—Kirino Hyoudou had come here today having made her resolve.
Hibiki, who was already on a first-name basis with her, welcomed Kirino inside and led her to her room.
"Hello, Kirino-chan."
"Hello, Kirino."
Koharu and Hirose were waiting in the room and gave her a light greeting.
"Hello... um, Koharu-chan... and, Hirose-kun."
Once they were all in the room, the four of them sat down around the table. Hibiki prepared some herbal tea to help Kirino relax, and they spent some time chatting about everyday things.
"——Today is just a trial. After that, I want you to decide if you want to continue."
"Yes. I am just happy to have this opportunity, so I will think about it carefully."
With that, Kirino rolled up her sleeve, revealing her porcelain-white left arm. As far as the eye could see, there was no hair. She had likely shaved before coming. But she was the one suffering.
"I’m a guy, but is it okay for me to touch you? If you feel uncomfortable, just say so and I’ll stop, okay?"
"Thank you for your consideration. You are Hibiki-chan’s boyfriend... I trust you."
Through Hibiki, Hirose was permitted to touch her skin. Of course, when she weighed her hope for improvement against her anxiety about being touched by the opposite sex, the desire to be cured was much stronger.
Hirose touched Kirino’s left arm.
"Here I go——<Hair Removal>."
A faint, white light glowed from both his hands as he began the treatment.
<Hair Removal>
Method: Rub the target area.
Effect: Permanent hair removal, adjustment of hair growth.
Backlash: The body feels flushed and becomes sensitive for a certain period.
The <Hair Removal> skill worked just like <Skin Refinement>, requiring him to rub the skin. Thus, minimal contact was all that was needed. According to Hirose, <Hair Removal> allowed him to choose exactly how much hair to remove. Whether to get rid of it completely or leave a little bit. Kirino had been firm—she wanted it all gone. And by "all," she meant all.
Kirino’s arm... it looks like she shaved, but it’s normally quite pretty... and it feels cool and pleasant to the touch.
Kirino’s left arm felt cold against his skin, as if her body temperature were naturally low.
"How is it? Does it feel okay to continue?"
"Yes. I feel my body getting a little warm, but it is not a problem."
Kirino’s face began to flush. The way her face reddened made her look incredibly provocative, likely due to her natural beauty.
"Hirose, don't you dare touch her in a pervy way," Hibiki warned.
"I-I know that...!"
That went without saying. Kirino had come here with a serious problem she wanted to fix. Hirose had an obligation to live up to her expectations.
This was also the first time Kirino had ever had her skin touched by a boy. She was incredibly nervous, but perhaps due to the skill’s effect, she was getting a strange impression.
Wait... it doesn't feel bad at all... In fact, Hirose-kun’s hands are so gentle and smooth... I almost feel like I want him to touch me more.
She had been told about the skill’s "backlash" beforehand. But since it was just her arm, it was manageable.
"Um... my fingers... too, please?"
"Got it."
Some people had hair on their hands and fingers. He had been working on the area between her wrist and elbow, but Kirino asked him to go all the way to her fingertips while he was at it.
Wow... Kirino’s hands are so slender... they’re different from Hibiki’s or Koharu’s. So white and thin... you can tell she’s a beauty just from her hands...
Though he was just rubbing them, it felt like he was giving her a hand massage. Perhaps because of that, Kirino’s reaction began to shift.
Between my fingers... this is... Hibiki-chan is right in front of us, is this really okay...?
It wasn't quite "lover’s hand-holding," but the way Hirose was sandwiching her hand between his and intertwining his fingers to ensure total coverage made it feel very similar.
"Hirose, if you're going to do it, do it right, okay?"
"I-I'm trying!"
"Kirino, are you okay?"
"Um... it is a little ticklish... but it is not a problem."
"That’s good then."
In truth, I feel like I want to squeeze Hirose-kun’s hand back, but I could never say that...
Hibiki and Koharu knew all about Kirino’s "endurance" struggle. They had experienced it themselves—the irresistible pleasure that came as a backlash of this skill.
After about eight minutes, the treatment was finished.
"Kirino, let us know once you’ve seen the results, okay?"
"Yes, thank you so much for today."
Kirino gave a polite bow at the front door and left Hibiki’s house.
"I hope Kirino-chan’s problem can be fixed."
"Yeah. I hope so too," Koharu whispered as they watched Kirino walk away.
Having dealt with a similar complex herself, she truly wanted Kirino to find the same peace she had.
The next morning.
Kirino rushed to open her curtains and checked her left arm.
"Ah......"
The words wouldn't come. She compared her right arm to her left. On her right arm, she could see a tiny bit of hair starting to sprout, but her left arm was completely smooth.
She had been told that permanent hair removal would take several sessions, so it would eventually grow back, but for Kirino, whose hair started returning after only half a day, even a single treatment was a radical change.
"Amazing... it’s amazing... I really... I can..."
With tears pooling in her eyes, Kirino trembled with emotion. But the treatment had only just begun. To remove all the hair on her body, she would have to prepare herself for what was to come.
But she had already felt the results. Her resolve was already set.
"Yes... I will do it..."
Kirino contacted Hibiki and requested a full-body treatment.
On the day of the full-body treatment, the four of them gathered at Hibiki’s house once more. To prepare for the procedure, Hirose and Hibiki stepped out of the room for a moment. In the meantime, Kirino began to undress and get ready.
The reason Hibiki had also left the room was out of maximum consideration for Kirino.
"We’re ready!"
Hearing Koharu’s voice from inside, Hibiki led the blindfolded Hirose back into the room.
"Slowly... watch your step!"
"I got it, I got it."
Hirose was blindfolded. He was also wearing earplugs. Unless someone spoke right into his ear, he could barely hear anything.
This "maximum consideration" was meant to ensure that Hirose, the only male and the practitioner, wouldn't see Kirino’s bare skin or hear the voices she might not be able to hold back. Hirose had already treated Hibiki and Koharu, so he had a general idea of the female anatomy; he didn't need to see to do his job. Plus, Hibiki was there to assist him.
Kirino, meanwhile, was already lying on the bed. But the moment Hibiki saw her, her eyes went wide.
Kirino’s request was "full-body permanent hair removal." That meant her chest and delicate zones were included. While removing her underwear was best for a smooth treatment, she likely didn't want those areas seen. Perhaps because of that, she had placed bandages over the most private spots.
That’s actually hotter! Hibiki thought.
The fact that the most beautiful girl in school was hiding her most private parts with just bandages... even to a fellow girl like Hibiki, it was incredibly erotic. She even briefly considered trying it out for Hirose herself.
"Um... could I also have a blindfold? And earplugs, if possible?"
"Sure! I’ll go grab some, just a sec!"
"Wait, Hibiki, where are you going?!"
Seeing Hirose like that, Kirino wanted to be in the same state. As Hibiki ran downstairs, she let go of Hirose’s hand. Left stranded, Hirose started waving his hands in front of him like a zombie, looking completely lost. Koharu and Kirino couldn't help but giggle at the sight.
"Okay, Hirose. This way."
Once Kirino was blindfolded and earplugged, Hibiki guided Hirose to the bed and had him sit down.
"Kirino, you okay? We’re starting."
"I am fine... please proceed."
Upon hearing that, Hibiki gave Hirose the signal. The treatment began.
"——<Hair Removal>, <Skin Refinement>."
The reason he used <Skin Refinement> as well this time was for its pore-shrinking effect. Even if the hair was gone, the pores might remain. He judged it was better to get rid of them entirely.
A faint, white light settled into Hirose’s hands. Hibiki guided those hands to Kirino’s leg.
"——!"
Kirino flinched for a moment, but he continued.
So... so soft... And since my eyes and ears are blocked, the sensation in my hands is even more vivid...
Deprived of his other senses, Hirose was even more aware of Kirino’s skin. Kirino had a model’s physique and was very slender. Her chest was small, but her skin was incredibly feminine and soft. Even her choice of clothes today—jeans and a black turtleneck—had looked like something a celebrity would wear.
"Ah... hng......"
As the treatment moved to her thighs, the silence Kirino had maintained began to break, and soft moans started to leak out. Hirose was focused on the treatment... but Hibiki and Koharu were starting to feel a bit restless watching her.
Bandages, blindfolds, and earplugs. It looked like a very specific kind of play.
"Let’s do her upper body first..."
At this rate, they were going to hit her delicate zones right at the start. Hibiki felt that was too much, too soon. She whispered to Koharu, and they decided to have Hirose move to her upper body first, saving the lower parts for later.
"So warm..." Kirino whispered.
He began rubbing her from her shoulders to her fingertips, sandwiching her arms between his hands. But then, a problem arose.
"Nng...... ah...... right there......"
Her armpits.
Some people are incredibly ticklish there. Kirino was clearly one of them, her body squirming as she endured Hirose’s "torture-like" treatment. Unwanted hair often grows thickest in the delicate zones and armpits. Hirose intended to be thorough.
It was a confusing mix of ticklish and pleasurable for Kirino.
I have to endure... I have to endure this to get rid of the hair... so this much is—
"—Aahn?!"
"A-Are you okay?!"
Even for Hirose, Kirino’s sudden cry was loud enough to pierce through his earplugs.
"Pl-Please continue..."
"She said to keep going, Hirose."
"Got it."
He’d stopped for a second, but Hirose resumed. Kirino’s cheeks and ears were bright red with embarrassment.
He finished both arms, her neck, her décolletage, and her stomach. He even did her entire back. All that remained were her chest, her buttocks, and her delicate zones.
"Kirino-chan. We’re... moving to your chest now, okay?"
"Haa... haa... please... go ahead..."
Kirino’s body was already flushed as if she’d been given an aphrodisiac, making her hypersensitive to every touch. She was slick with a light sweat, and her face was crimson. Her back seemed particularly sensitive; her cries were now completely bypassing his earplugs.
A deep tissue massage might have been fine. But this gentle, stroking touch was actually more effective on Kirino.
And then, finally, the chest treatment. At Kirino’s request, he was to rub everything except the very tips. Hirose steeled himself and began rubbing both breasts simultaneously.
"Nng... ah, ah... this is... going to make me...!"
Empty your mind... I have to be a machine...
Kirino’s chest wasn't that large. Based on the feel, Hirose guessed she was a B or C cup... less than half the size of Hibiki’s, but they were still incredibly soft.
I... I am being touched by a boy... He isn't touching the most important parts, but... he is touching almost everything else. This... this is bad... I’m going to go crazy... I’m going to make noises.
If the practitioner had been a woman, she likely wouldn't be feeling this way. On top of that, the skill’s backlash was forcing pleasure upon her.
"Ah... ah...♡ Ah... ah...♡"
The feeling of Hirose’s hands was becoming too much for Kirino to handle. She couldn't hold back her voice, and she felt a desperate, frustrating sensation.
Touch me, touch me, touch me...!
Because he was avoiding her nipples, it felt like she was being teased. It was a slow-motion torture of pleasure.
"You can do it, Kirino-chan!" Koharu cheered in her ear. But—
"Hyan?!"
Just the feeling of Koharu’s breath on her ear made Kirino’s body jump.
"K-Kirino-chan, I’m so sorry!" Koharu blurted out, surprised by the reaction.
Eventually, they managed to finish the chest treatment. Hirose had felt this before, but using skills simultaneously was incredibly draining. It wasn't quite double the exhaustion, but it felt like the mana in his body was being siphoned away.
Kirino, too, was a wreck. Her breathing was ragged, her body was burning hot, and she had even started rubbing her own chest with her hands. She seemed to still have some self-control, as she didn't touch the tips. Hibiki and Koharu watched her, thinking she was doing her best to endure.
"Next is your backside... hang in there, Kirino."
This was different from the chest. He had to touch right up to the very edge of her opening. In other words, Hirose would have to spread her slightly to perform the treatment.
"Haa... haa... please... proceed..."
Kirino flipped over onto her stomach. Her back was already done, but now her small, tight buttocks were on display. Blind to everything, Hirose followed Hibiki’s guidance and placed his hands on Kirino’s rear.
"Nnh?! ......Pl-Please... do it..."
"Go ahead, Hirose."
Kirino’s body jumped at the touch. Hearing her permission, Hibiki prompted Hirose to start.
This is... I think I’m going to lose my mind too...
Hirose’s thumbs were rubbing the very edge of Kirino’s anus. Hibiki held his hands and moved them with him to make sure nothing went wrong.
"Ah... ah... nooo... it’s opening... it’s opening...♡"
She hadn't put bandages on her backside. If asked why, she could only say she hadn't imagined it. Kirino was now deeply regretting that decision. But it was too late. Hirose couldn't see, but he was touching the absolute limit of her privacy. To have a place she had never shown anyone be pried open like this...
I... I might never be able to get married... being handled like this... I’d have to be crazy not to go mad...
Kirino gripped the pillow tight, simply enduring the waves of pleasure being carved into her body. Her hips began to rise, and before she knew it, she was on all fours, pushing her rear out. Hirose noticed and tried his best to stay in sync with her movements.
"Ngh... ah... right there... don't spread me... no more...♡"
Being touched at the very edge, the world-class beauty was making sounds she should never have made.
I... I survived......
Kirino had somehow made it through the treatment on her backside. Hibiki and Koharu likely wouldn't have been able to endure it. Kirino was under intense stimulation, but she was miraculously holding on.
"Kirino-chan, this is the last part."
"Yes... please."
She turned over onto her back for the final treatment: the delicate zones. With only bandages covering her, Kirino’s lower half was once again facing the ceiling, her legs spread wide in an embarrassing pose.
"It’s... it’s so embarrassing..."
"Hang in there, Kirino-chan."
"Y-Yes..."
The shame of being in such a state in front of a boy was off the charts. Hearing Koharu’s voice gave her the courage to continue.
"Hirose, let’s do this."
"Yeah."
He heard her through his earplugs and began the final procedure of the day.
"Aah... aah..."
It was right on the edge. Hirose’s fingers grazed the very side of the bandages, avoiding the most important parts. Hirose, moving his fingers up and down with the precision of a master craftsman, felt like his own head was going to explode. Because she had shaved, her skin felt surprisingly smooth. She must have shaved very carefully for this.
But this treatment would free Kirino from her suffering. Hirose moved his fingers desperately, refusing to slack off.
"Auu... auu... no... no, no... I can't... I can't take this... anymore...♡"
She had managed to endure the treatment on her backside. But it was what happened next that would lead to her ultimate disgrace.
"No more... I... I... no... please stop! ...I can't... I can't hold it...♡"
The change happened right at the end. Hirose felt an atmosphere similar to when he’d treated Koharu, but unfortunately, he couldn't see or hear a thing. Hibiki decided it was better not to stop now and had Hirose continue, but that was a mistake—
"Ngh, ah... no, nooo... ngh... forgive me... forgive meeee! It’s coming... something is coming! I’m... I’m going to—?!"
Kirino’s body shook and convulsed as she lifted her hips. Koharu tried to give her one last bit of encouragement, but she never got the words out.
"Wha?! What?! What happened?!"
"Ah......"
In an instant, a warm, transparent liquid sprayed vigorously and repeatedly... directly onto the blindfolded Hirose’s face. Hibiki was at a loss for words, but from the smell and the warmth, Hirose eventually understood exactly what had just happened to him.
"I... I can never get married now! But, but... thank you so much...!"
The treatment was over, and Kirino was dressed. She was also crying. She had even regressed a little...
Hibiki and Koharu gave wry smiles as they gently stroked Kirino’s back while she wept in shame. I’ve been there too, they seemed to be saying.
It had happened right at the very end. Unable to hold back any longer, Kirino had let out a massive amount of urine. The force of it had actually ripped the bandages off, and it had flown right onto Hirose’s face. That was why both Kirino and Hirose had just finished using Hibiki’s shower.
It was an awkward situation, but Hibiki and Koharu felt it was unavoidable. Hibiki, having had <Skin Refinement> used on her own delicate zones, understood the feeling perfectly. It was only natural for Kirino to end up like this.
"Kirino... you’ll need to do this about seven more times... are you sure?"
"I... I am fine... I have made my decision... Please, see it through to the end."
She had shown her most shameful side, but she couldn't stop now. It was all to get rid of the hair that had plagued her since she was a child.
"Then, for the next sessions, Koharu and I will take turns staying with you."
"Yeah, let’s do that."
"...I can never repay you all."
Normally, Hibiki and the others had no obligation to go this far for Kirino. And yet, they were going to make time twice a week to help her. Kirino felt an immense debt of gratitude. She had lost a lot of things in the process, but it was a price she was willing to pay.
"And... Hirose-kun. I... I am so sorry! I, I... ah, it is still so embarrassing! But... thank you for the blindfold and the earplugs... and for being so considerate."
Kirino hid her face in her hands, still mortified. But she wanted to say thank you properly. Even if Hibiki and the others were the ones who arranged it, it was for her. Compared to how little she knew them, she felt they had been more than considerate.
"Um... yeah. It’s okay, don't worry about it... besides, I’m sure your wish will come true... just wait and see!"
"...Y-Yes!"
In response to Hirose’s strong words, Kirino gave an equally strong reply.
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"...Wait. Is the hair... growing back slower?"
The next morning, Kirino lay in bed, feeling the change in her body.
Usually, when she woke up, she could always feel a tiny bit of stubble starting to sprout somewhere. It was especially noticeable in her armpits and delicate zones—the areas where the hair was thickest.
But today, there was nothing.
Does this mean the effects are already starting to show...? If that’s true... then truly, truly... it’s incredible...
Kirino’s hands were trembling.
The excessive hair that had tormented her since she was a child was actually being cured—to her, this was more precious than anything else in the world.
"Seven more times... I can do this..."
Kirino whispered to herself in the quiet room, already looking forward to the next session.
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"——Hirose-kun."
"Oh, Kirino."
About two weeks had passed since the treatments began. It was after school, and Kirino had approached Hirose in the hallway.
Every time I see her, she’s just... radiant.
With her naturally lustrous blue hair and perfectly balanced features, she truly looked like a professional model. Her proportions were so perfect it was hard to believe she was the same species, and she carried an aura that made it feel like flowers were blooming in her wake.
"Do you have a moment to spare?"
"Yeah, of course."
The two of them headed toward the library, as Hirose had already been on his way there. Once inside, they found an empty table and sat side-by-side.
"Do you come to the library often, Hirose-kun?"
"Occasionally. When I want to study, or to check if any new manga or novels have come in. Sometimes I look for books about adventurers, too."
"You have so many interests, Hirose-kun. I do not really have anything I could call a hobby... I suppose I am a bit good with my hands, or perhaps sewing, but that is all."
"Wait, isn't that plenty for a hobby?"
"Is it? When I am home alone, I often spend my time knitting."
"That’s amazing! I’m so jealous of people who are good with their hands. This is kind of random, but my handwriting is total chicken scratch, so I really admire people with that kind of precision, like you."
"I suppose we always want what we do not have. I find myself admiring Hibiki-chan’s brightness and Koharu-chan’s strength."
While Kirino’s quiet, reserved personality was similar to Koharu’s, their upbringings were vastly different. In Koharu’s case, she’d had to grow strong because of her father, whereas Kirino didn't have that kind of baggage. Instead, her lack of confidence stemmed from the fact that she’d avoided making friends because of her hair complex.
"I think you have your own unique charms, Kirino."
"You really are very kind, Hirose-kun..."
Kirino offered him a gentle smile.
"Anyone can be kind. What I’m doing is just... normal."
"If you say so..."
Kirino wasn't entirely convinced, but Hirose was the only boy her age she felt she could talk to as an equal without fearing an ulterior motive. Well, it wasn't that he didn't have any ulterior motives, but the fact that he was dating Hibiki gave her a huge sense of security.
"——Look. It has already become quite thin."
Kirino took off her blazer and rolled up her shirt sleeve, showing him her pale arm.
Wait... does she want me to touch it?
Kirino stared intently at Hirose’s face.
"Th-Then... wow, it really is smooth. I can barely even see the pores."
"It is! It is all thanks to you, Hirose-kun! I wanted to find a separate opportunity to thank you properly... oh, and... this as well."
"K-Kirino?!"
Whatever had possessed her, Kirino hiked up her skirt under the table, revealing her thighs all the way to the limit.
Since Hirose was always blindfolded during the treatments, this was the first time he had actually seen her thighs up close.
We’re at school, you know?! I mean, sure, I touch them during the sessions, but...
Hirose shook his head and scanned the room, confirming there were no other students nearby.
"Um... if you'll excuse me."
Her thighs were slender and soft. As he slid his fingers from her knee toward the base, he felt skin that was perfectly smooth and silky.
"Nng..."
Wait... Kirino?
As he touched her, a strange sound escaped her lips. He looked up and saw that her face was flushed bright red.
"I-I should probably stop here—"
"P-Please, just a little more."
"Eh?!"
The moment he tried to pull away, Kirino grabbed his hand.
"Just a little... please stroke them just a little longer..."
"A-Ah..."
Maybe it was the way her eyes were moist and pleading, but he found he couldn't say no. Hirose continued to stroke her thighs, his hand moving back and forth.
"Nng... ah...♡ These hands... nng...♡"
"Wait... hold on?!"
With her hand over his, Kirino began to guide Hirose’s hand further up, toward the inside of her skirt. He felt the fabric of her underwear—
"Hirose... kun...♡ Every time we have a session, I find myself wanting you to touch me more... I cannot help it... when I am alone...♡"
"K-Kirino... this is bad... if someone sees us...!"
"Just a little more, just a tiny—"
"I-I think that’s enough!"
"Aahn!"
This was dangerous in more ways than one. Hirose forcibly pulled his hand back, retreating from beneath her skirt.
"Kirino..."
"I-I am so sorry... I did not intend for... but when I saw your hands, I just couldn't contain myself... I am sorry for being such a shameful woman."
"It’s okay... It just... took me by surprise, is all. Plus, there’s Hibiki to think about... so... you know."
"You’re right. You have Hibiki-chan... I am truly sorry."
Kirino bowed her head apologetically. A somewhat awkward silence hung between them for a moment, but that wasn't the only reason she had approached him.
"Um... I wanted to share a little secret with you, Hirose-kun. Just you."
"Eh... what is it?"
"Could you name an animal you like?"
"Hmm. A rabbit, maybe?"
He picked the first thing that came to mind.
"I see——"
Kirino confirmed no one was looking and placed both hands on the table.
"Wha— Whoa?!"
Since they were in the library, he couldn't shout, but Hirose was as shocked as he could possibly be.
Bluish-white particles gathered in Kirino’s palms. In an instant, they coalesced into a block of ice. Then, the ice rapidly shifted its shape until it finally took the form of a rabbit.
"I can’t even process this... what?"
"It is my Gift. I can only do things like this, but..."
"No, no, no, this is incredible! You’re a genius! Whoa, how does this work? Can I touch it?"
In his excitement, Hirose grabbed Kirino’s shoulders and shook them.
"Wa—! Y-Yes, of course you can touch it."
"Wow, it’s cold..."
It was a translucent blue ice sculpture of a rabbit—no bigger than a palm. The design was so miraculous, capturing the fur and features of a rabbit with such precision that it could have been sold as high-end art.
"Seriously... Kirino. This is amazing..."
"I wanted to surprise you, but your reaction was even greater than I imagined... now I am the one who is surprised."
"I mean, anyone would be shocked by this!"
"This is the first time I have shown it to anyone. I never expected such a wonderful reaction..."
This was a level of skill that no ordinary person could mimic. It was clearly an ice-type Gift, and Hirose was visibly thrilled. Even though he’d given up on being an adventurer, he couldn't help but be excited by anything related to it. He didn't know the full extent of her power, but he could easily imagine this being a combat-viable Gift.
"Whoa, you can make it disappear instantly too."
In the next moment, the ice rabbit turned into tiny, snow-like particles and vanished without a trace.
"——Thank you for your time today. Um... please see my treatment through to the end."
"Of course! I’ll work hard to make sure you’re satisfied, Kirino!"
"Yes!"
With that, Kirino left the library. As she walked down the hallway alone on her way home...
I really am strange. I want Hirose-kun to touch me. That feeling just keeps getting stronger...
Just looking at his face made her body feel hot. Looking at his hands made her ache for his touch. He wasn't even using a skill on her right now. This arousal wasn't a temporary side effect.
"My heart is still pounding... Hirose-kun’s hands from earlier... I can’t forget them..."
Kirino gripped the hem of her skirt, her face turning crimson as she remembered her shameful behavior just moments ago.
"What is this feeling...?"
This was the first time she had ever felt her heart race like this for a member of the opposite sex. Because of that, Kirino still didn't realize the true nature of her feelings.
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"Ah... ah... the miracle is... reality..."
Four weeks of treatment had come to an end. It was the following morning.
Waking up in her bed, Kirino immediately noticed the change in her body. She had actually stopped her daily shaving routine the day before. She had calculated the day the final effects would kick in and intentionally left the hair alone.
And now, here she was. No matter how many times she checked her armpits or her delicate zones—areas where the hair used to be thick—not a single hair was growing. It was perfectly, silkily smooth. Furthermore, likely due to the combined effect of <Skin Refinement>, the areas that had been irritated by years of shaving were now beautiful and lustrous.
"Amazing... it’s true. It’s really true... I don't have to suffer anymore..."
Kirino pressed her hands to her face as she lay in bed, tears streaming down her cheeks as she remembered her past struggles.
After that, she carefully checked her entire body in a full-length mirror, confirming that from her neck to her toes, she was completely hairless.
"It must be because he used the other skill, too... I can't even see my pores... it’s so smooth..."
The pore-shrinking effect of <Skin Refinement> had clearly worked wonders. For Kirino, the results were more than she could have ever hoped for.
"...I have to tell him... I have to thank him properly one more time... and——"
Kirino touched her lower body, noticing a viscous fluid clinging to her fingers.
"He has to take responsibility for teasing me and teasing me... until I ended up like this..."
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