Haku in a dress is just too cute

Not long after, the shopkeeper emerged from the back room carrying several parcels, which he placed on the counter before slowly opening them.

Inside, neatly folded, were several women's kimonos in various styles and colors, along with a number of skirts of differing designs.

Shi Xiu stepped forward, examining the garments with a discerning eye.

He first picked up a kimono that looked quite plain; its understated color and simple pattern couldn't help but remind him of the JK uniforms he had seen in his previous life.

However, this world clearly lacked such fashionable and novel clothing styles. He gently set the kimono down and turned his gaze to the skirts nearby.

Those skirts ranged from ankle-length to above the knee, their hems fluttering in the breeze as if they were dancing fairies.

Shi Xiu couldn't help but imagine how Haku would look wearing them.

Haku, who had been standing quietly to the side, watched the skirt in Shi Xiu's hand with a complex expression.

He found nothing particularly special about the kimonos, but his eyes grew complicated when he saw the brightly colored, uniquely styled skirts.

"Shopkeeper, these are all quite nice, but... do you have anything a bit cuter?" Shi Xiu asked expectantly, gesturing with his hands.

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's face immediately broke into an enthusiastic smile, and he nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes! Just a moment, I'll go get them for you right away!"

With that, the shopkeeper turned and hurried into the back room, returning shortly with a pile of even more exquisite and adorable clothing.

Shi Xiu stepped forward and took one of the dresses from the shopkeeper's hands.

He unfolded the garment gently and examined it closely. It was a pale pink dress with delicate floral patterns embroidered along the hem and a ring of dainty pearls inlaid around the collar, giving it an elegant and sweet appearance.

Shi Xiu held the dress up against Haku, looking at him with appreciative eyes as he asked with a smile, "Haku, what do you think of this one? I think it suits you perfectly."

However, Haku's gaze lingered on the beautiful dress for only a brief moment before he quickly looked away.

Haku kept his head bowed, his hands fidgeting nervously with the hem of his clothes as if he were struggling internally. After a long while, he finally looked up and answered softly.

"Sir, I... I still don't think it's quite right." Although Haku tried to keep his tone calm, Shi Xiu could still detect a faint, imperceptible tremor in his voice.

Seeing Haku so hesitant, Shi Xiu couldn't help but smile slightly.

Shi Xiu stepped forward, gently placed the dress into Haku's hands, and reached out to pat his head encouragingly.

"Don't worry, Haku. Why don't you go try it on?" After saying this, Shi Xiu turned to look at the shopkeeper.

Haku looked down at the dress in his hands, still feeling somewhat uneasy.

But in the end, Haku finally gathered his courage and nodded, indicating his willingness to give it a try.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper, who had been standing by, hurriedly instructed a clerk to prepare a fitting room for Haku.

During the long wait, Shi Xiu beckoned the shopkeeper over. Once the man was close, Shi Xiu leaned in slightly and lowered his voice.

"Shopkeeper, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. I... I want to commission a few custom outfits. Would that be possible?"

The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, but then his face quickly blossomed into a smile. He nodded repeatedly while rubbing his thumb and forefinger together, saying meaningfully, "Of course, no problem at all! It's just that... the price for custom clothing might be a little bit higher."

Hearing this, Shi Xiu didn't hesitate to reach into his pocket, pull out several brand-new banknotes, and slap them onto the counter with a grand, generous air. "Price is no object! That is absolutely not a problem!"

When the shopkeeper saw the thick stack of bills on the table, his eyes lit up like stars twinkling in the night sky.

The corners of his mouth curled up involuntarily into a fawning smile, and his attitude became much more enthusiastic than before.

Immediately, the shopkeeper asked impatiently, "My good customer, please tell me, what kind of style would you like to have customized?"

Shi Xiu didn't answer right away; instead, he asked the shopkeeper for paper and a pen.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper quickly and nimbly handed them over.

Shi Xiu took the pen and paper steadily, pondered for a moment, and began to sketch the JK uniform from his previous life.

As the pen moved, a simple yet clearly recognizable draft gradually appeared before them.

When the shopkeeper saw the sketch, his eyes widened. He marveled inwardly at how bold the design was.

However, faced with such a lucrative order, how could the shopkeeper let it slip away?

Suppressing his surprise, he put on a professional air and continued to smile as he communicated with Shi Xiu.

Afterward, Shi Xiu and the shopkeeper began to discuss the many details with great enthusiasm. They whispered and gestured, the atmosphere becoming quite lively.

Meanwhile, Haku remained quietly inside the fitting room. He carefully picked up the exquisite dress and slipped it on. As the soft fabric touched his skin, a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

Haku turned slowly to face himself in the mirror. For a moment, he was overcome with a mix of emotions.

In the mirror, the dress's clever tailoring softened his naturally androgynous features.

The dress accentuated the lines of his figure perfectly, preserving his inherent delicacy while adding a touch of the gentle, feminine beauty unique to women.

Haku couldn't help but spin around gently, the hem of the dress fluttering lightly like a dancing butterfly.

In this moment, he felt as if he were seeing a completely new version of himself—a version he had never imagined or expected to see.

Haku stared at his reflection, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: Does Sir have some sort of special preference? The thought made his heart beat a little faster.

However, Haku took a deep breath, trying to calm the ripples in his heart. Then, he reached out and slowly pushed open the door to the fitting room.

When Haku stepped out, Shi Xiu, who had been in the middle of a conversation, felt his eyes light up instantly.

Shi Xiu's gaze locked firmly onto Haku, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration as he exclaimed sincerely, "You look truly beautiful, Haku!"

Seeing this, the shopkeeper hurriedly chimed in with praise, his face wreathed in smiles as he spoke with overflowing enthusiasm.

"That's right, this beautiful lady is truly adorable! This dress looks like it was custom-made just for you; it suits you perfectly!"

Her snow-white cheeks were now tinged with a faint, rouge-like blush. She lifted her gaze slightly, cast a quick glance at the shopkeeper, then lowered her head and said softly, "Thank you for the compliment, sir, it's just... I'm still not quite used to this yet."

Standing to the side, Shi Xiu nodded with a smile, signaling his understanding.

Shi Xiu replied with a smile, "It's alright, it always takes a little time to get used to things. There's no need to be so nervous."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Xiu's gaze fell once more upon the exquisite dress, his eyes revealing a look of satisfaction.

Following that, Shi Xiu made the decision to purchase the dress without a moment's hesitation.

After paying, he turned to ask the shopkeeper if the store had any clothing suitable for men, and carefully selected several pieces.

Only after finishing all this did he leave the clothing store with Haku, wearing a look of complete satisfaction.

As they began their journey home, Haku would lower his head from time to time, his gaze fixed curiously on the brand-new dress he was wearing.

Every time his eyes touched the soft fabric and the delicate decorations, an indescribable sense of novelty welled up in his heart.

Haku looked up at Shi Xiu, hesitating for a long time before reaching out to tug at the corner of Shi Xiu's sleeve.

Shi Xiu looked down at Haku with some confusion and asked, "What's wrong?"

Haku looked at Shi Xiu, his eyes darting away, and after a long hesitation, he whispered, "Sir, why were you so curious about me wearing women's clothing? Could it be that you..."

Hearing this, Shi Xiu immediately felt that Haku had misunderstood him quite a bit, so he hurriedly explained, "Haku, don't misunderstand. I was just curious about what you would look like in women's clothing."

Upon hearing Shi Xiu's answer, Haku breathed a sigh of relief. He looked down at the dress he was wearing, and although Shi Xiu had already complimented him back at the store, Haku still couldn't help but ask, "Do you think I look good like this, sir?"

Shi Xiu smiled and patted Haku's head, saying gently, "You look very good, truly beautiful."

Haku looked at Shi Xiu with some confusion and couldn't help but ask, "Sir, why do you always touch my head?"

Shi Xiu chuckled, unable to resist reaching out to ruffle Haku's hair as he said, "Because you're just too cute, Haku!"