Lillian wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, set down her makeup, and let out a long breath.
In the soft light of the cave, everyone lined up to show off their new looks.
The first to catch everyone's eye was Kohaku.
Her long hair, usually tied in a practical high ponytail, had been let down completely. Golden strands fell smoothly over her shoulders, silky after a treatment with the natural conditioner Senku had formulated.
Lillian had given her light, understated makeup, avoiding heavy colors and simply softening her sharp brows and eyes just enough.
Kohaku was already stunning, with striking, well-defined features and beautiful bone structure.
Dressed in a simple, pale-colored dress, with subtle makeup highlighting her beauty and long hair softening her edges, she had shed her usual fierceness.
Her warrior's bearing blended perfectly with feminine grace. It only enhanced her beauty, making it impossible to look away.
Next came Gen Asagiri.
He had gone for a mature, sultry look. Combined with his ability to mimic a woman's voice, he looked every bit a charming beauty.
Everyone nodded approvingly, except Soyuz, who frowned as he looked him up and down.
"Doesn't this look... a little too deliberate? It looks fake at first glance."
"Aren't you a little too tall...?"
Everyone followed his gaze and took a closer look. He did have a point.
Nikki's makeup was clean and elegant, and her facial features had a distinctly Western look.
But her arms, sculpted by years of exercise and combat training, had sleek muscles that didn't quite fit the image of a delicate young beauty.
That was the only flaw, though. Overall, she still looked lovely enough to blend into the crowd without drawing attention.
The moment Ginro stepped forward, the entire cave fell silent.
Of everyone there, Ginro actually