Chapter 18:

Killed by Women?

THE EX-MAFIA BOSS IS A CONVENIENCE STORE CLERK?!


Just so you know I wasn’t killed by women. I calmly un-tied Aoi’s bra, and lifted it off my eyes. I squinted a bit from the sudden change in light. I handed the bra back to Aoi, then, I pulled her out of the change room.

There was silence. Everyone was giving me weird looks, then, slowly, they clapped. Aoi looked wonderfully cute in her swimsuit! Iota came over to us to show off her swimsuit as well. We then did some poses for photographs and then linked hands and bowed.

We bought the swimsuits, then left without any further commotion.

“I almost died there.” I whispered through gritted teeth as Aoi and iota laughed at me. They then took me to what they called “an actual clothing store” where they picked out a date outfit for me to wear.

“I think this pink fluffy boa suits Gray!” Exclaimed Aoi as she wrapped the soft boa around my neck.

“Very french!” Responded iota while clapping.

“Let’s get him a top hat and fake mustache too.” Said iota as she stuck a mustache on me and placed a top hat on my head.

“That matches perfectly for this suit I found for him!” Squealed Aoi as she had me put on the suit, she buttoned up the buttons and suddenly I found myself sweating and finding it hard to breathe. Right, Aoi is terrible at clothes shopping, so no surprise that the suit is too tight.

“Buy a monocle for him too! He would look like a rich guy.” Exclaimed iota as she put one over my eye.

“He looks so robbable.” Commented Aoi as she slipped leather gloves onto my hands.

I feel like the girls are having more fun shopping for my clothes than I am myself. I felt I might die from how tight my suit is squeezing me. I fell down.

“Gray?!” Exclaimed Aoi as she rushed over.

“Looks like all this excitement is too much for him.” Said iota.

In the end, we left the store buying a new pair of cargo shorts and 5 shirts that change color when exposed to UV light.

“Up next, a sexy swimsuit for Gray!” Said iota as she and Aoi pulled me into a large shopping center, and we went towards the men’s swimwear section.

“Isn’t it weird for women to be here?” I whispered to iota.

“Not at all, why?” She asked.

“It’s weird when men walk to a women’s section, but not weird when women walk into the men’s section?” I whispered.

“Male perverts are usually more aggressive than female perverts.” Whispered Aoi.

“Can we not just casually talk about perverts?” I whispered back to Aoi.

“You’re the perv who started this Grayfish.” Said iota.

We then went to separate aisles to look at the swimsuits. For men’s swimsuits, I don’t think much thought has to be put into choosing them. I mean, it’s just a swimming trunk, as long as they are comfortable it will do. Plus, men don’t have as many curves that have to be hidden or exposed, so I don’t get what Iota meant by buying me a sexy swimsuit.

Is there such a thing as a sexy men’s swimsuit?

I had taken a liking to a large black swimming trunk with fire skulls on it. The bright flames and white skulls make a good contrast to the dark background. I was about to pull it off the rack when Aoi and iota both came at me at the same time.

“I got you a mankini!” Exclaimed iota as she held up a gray mankini. It looked so skimpy! And was that thin piece of fabric really enough to cover my crotch?!! Not to mention, the design was ridiculous, at the crotch area was the head of an elephant, it had eyes, tusks, large fan-like ears, and a funny looking trunk.

“No way am I wearing this!” I said as I eyed the mankini again.

“But look darling! This one has an elephant on it too! She said as she waved the trunk around.

“I swear someone made that as some sort of joke, obviously the trunk of the elephant represents something dirty!” I said as I grabbed the trunk, it stretched longer. It was an elastic trunk!

Aoi and iota fell over laughing.

“At least be more serious when it comes to my clothes! At this point my bad fashion sense is going to be because of you.” I exclaimed as I swung the trunk idly in my hand.

“I was serious. It’s obvious from under your shirt that you have a well muscled body, a great figure that makes men all over jealous. Obviously we want you to show more of it, like how women show skin, men should be proud of what they have as well!” Said iota defensively.

“I’m never putting it on.” I said as I handed it back to iota.

“Gray, I think you would look pretty good in this.” Said Aoi as she handed me her chosen swimsuit.

“Is this underwear?” I asked as I stretched out the black piece of clothing.

“It’s a speedo, with it, you can swim super fast, which is important for underwater missions.” Said Aoi.

“Alright, makes sense. I will try it out.” I said as I headed into the changing room with the speedo.

I put on the speedo and instantly regretted it. It was so tight!

Aoi!!!!!!!!

I tried taking it off, however, it seemed to have suctioned itself into my skin. I can clearly see a bulge in front of me, and feel it digging into my butt. I felt as if my crotch had completely been squashed flat.

“Gray! What’s taking so long?” Asked iota and Aoi at the same time.

“It’s so tight Aoi!!” I screamed as I opened the change room door.

Aoi’s face turned bright red while iota’s eyes lit up.

“Wow, you can see so many details and every single curve!” Exclaimed iota as she bent down to have a closer look.

“Way too many curves!” Screamed Aoi.

SNAP!

A loud snap rang across the mall as the speedo bursted from behind. I quickly grabbed onto the piece of cloth before it fell, and went into the changeroom.

I ended up having to pay for the wrecked speedo, and also bought the fire skulls-swimming trunks and three swimming goggles.

I then took them out for burgers and fries, we also went for crepes. I had gotten strawberry cheesecake while Aoi went for french vanilla with fruits, and iota had gotten all chocolate on hers.

“Lemme have a taste of yours darling.” Said iota as she took a bit out of my crepe.

“Me too!” Exclaimed Aoi as she took a bite of mine as well. Just like that, a quarter of my crepe was gone.

美味い!!!! (Yumm!!!!)

CHOMP!

CHOMP!

I took two large chomps of both their crepes and instantly regretted it. My mouth was so cold I thought my teeth would freeze off, and my head started hurting. Brain freeze.

“That’s what you get for stealing our crepes” Said Aoi as she and iota were laughing at my blue face.

“Life’s not fair.” I mumbled.

We then went to the arcade where I spent a hefty sum trying to win a plushy for Aoi. In the end, the manager took pity on me and actually just opened up the machine to take it out by hand.

“This thing is rigged!” I exclaimed as I handed it to Aoi.

“Thanks Gray! I know you tried very hard to win this for me.” Said Aoi as she gave me a hug.

“You mean miserably failed and had been pitied on.” Snickered iota as she was carrying a large bag full of prizes she had won.

“He took pity from someone in order to win this for me.” Replied Aoi as she squeezed me tighter.

I checked my watch, it was already 6 pm.

“Let’s have dinner.” I said.

“Where are we going for dinner?” Asked Aoi.

“I was thinking of a ramen shop.” I replied.

“Let’s go somewhere fancy! After all, you do have a heavy wallet.” Declared iota.

Ramen is good as well! Just because it’s fancy doesn’t mean it tastes better.” I said.

“I would like to go somewhere fancy too.” Said Aoi as she looked at me with puppy eyes. Iota joined in as well.

Fine. I took them to a fancy looking buffet that we had happened to pass by. We were seated at a table, then we each took turns getting the food. I went first while the girls stayed back to guard the base. I decided to start light with some rice and salad leaves.

“Is that all you’ll eat?” Said iota.

“I didn’t know Gray was on a women’s fitness diet.” Exclaimed Aoi.

“I’m starting off light!!!” I said as I munched on the salad leaves.

“With so much good food, why waste stomach space on some leaves? I’m heading straight for the meat and seafood!” Declared iota as she went to fill up her plate.

“Dessert is a must too!” Said Aoi as she ran off as well to fill her plate.

That kinda made sense. Looking at my salad, I sort of regret wasting stomach space on this.

Iota and Aoi both came back with their dishes piled high, there were mountains of meat.

“You guys are cavemen.” I said.

“Cavewomen.” Corrected Aoi.

After we finished our dinner, we got on the train to head back. I got a phone call from Evan.

“Aoi, great news! Evan has managed to intercept all outside radio signals to headquarters, meaning the Red-Foxes can no longer control your brother. I think this means he is safe.” I told Aoi as I shook her hand wildly.

“Really?! That’s too good to be true!” Said Aoi as she shook both iota and I wildly.”

When we head back, investigator Taki and Red had told us we can’t let Shinpei out of the confinement room just yet.

“We need to examine him for another month or so to be sure the Red-Foxes have nothing else up their sleeves.” Said Red.

“I still need to investigate him more, his memories are slowly coming back, faster each day actually, the progress has been speeding up ever since we blocked off outside radio waves.” Declared Taki.

Aoi looked very disappointed, however, her eyes still remained vivid. Her brother will finally be able to live a normal life in a month!

Aoi and I would visit Shinpei every night when we were all free. I got to know both of them a bit more. From what I understand, it seems like Aoi had been a very protective sister.

During the day, Taki would get more information out of Shinpei while Asuna and a team of doctors would monitor his health and brain waves. Everything was normal for about a week or so.

Then, Shinpei started screaming at night.

CATS XD
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