The Man with Hypnotic Powers Doesn’t Hold Back the Second Time Around

In fact, Kkong had already made a decision.

It was a decision that, in comparison to something like the execution of a necromancer, seemed trivial—really a minor thing. But for Kkong, it wasn't an easy choice.

And that decision was...

To swap the men's and women's baths.

"Tell the squad. For the next three days, swap the men's and women's baths."

"Huh? But the men's bath is just a small shower room that only the captain uses..."

"If there's not enough space, they can go outside and wash. For at least three days, it'll just be me and Yujin using it."

...At first, it sounded completely ridiculous.

The ratio of male to female Awakened was roughly 1 to 9, at best. And most male Awakened had weaker magical powers.

As a result, the leadership of the General Headquarters, who used the bath there, was mostly female. Everyone except Kkong used the women's bath.

Some men preferred to wash outside instead.

Because of this, the women's bath was huge—almost like a hot spring. The men's bath, on the other hand, was just a tiny shower room that Kkong used alone.

To swap them was... just too much.

"Captain, are you serious? You want to wash with Yujin?"

"...Yeah. Help me out."

But Kkong went ahead with the bath swap.

It was the most secretive place in the General Headquarters. The women's bath, where the sound of water never leaked outside.

This was exactly what Kkong needed.

———It was essential for her.

"Captain...!!"

"And, uh, could you also buy me some clothes? I'd like to look a little more feminine..."

"Of course, Captain!!!"

The officers cheered at this.

They had fought alongside Kkong day in and day out. None of them had failed to notice that their captain was hiding her gender.

‘The Captain finally...!!’ ‘Yeah. Now she doesn’t have to force herself to earn money, right?’

The reason behind her cross-dressing was something they all had guessed long ago.

Though now there was this irregular named Seo Yujin, before him, there had been no S-Class male Awakened. A male S-Class was someone who drew major attention and curiosity just by existing.

So she must have made the decision then.

Given her body didn’t show much femininity, she decided to hide her gender. Pretend to be a man, grab the world’s attention, and build the image of a hero bringing in foreign currency for the country.

She would monopolize the national business of raiding Gates.

Everyone kept this a secret, understanding that noble purpose.

When she accidentally brushed against them or when she complained about her condition every month, they acted like they didn’t notice. They even hid sanitary napkins found while cleaning her office.

...Up until this very moment.

"Let's start with your hair! The back is long, so if we tie it well, it’ll be fine!"

"Isn’t there not enough length?"

"We could just add extensions."

At Kkong’s remark about wanting to look more feminine, the officers burst into action.

They had longed to help her beautify herself and let out all their pent-up desires.

That’s why, when she entered the "men’s bath," her hair was styled so uniquely.

"How do I look? Is it good?"

"Honestly, you look like an angel from heaven... It's a bit too cute. Are you sure this is safe?"

"...Hehehe."

The effect was perfect.

Even Yujin, a man, found her cute.

...Unfortunately, she didn’t look like a woman, though.

‘Now she really looks like a girl.’

‘Saying she’s cute used to make my heart drop, thinking people might discover I knew she was a woman. But today, I’m actually happy about it ♡.’

Kkong and Yujin’s intentions had completely mismatched.

Back in the sauna, Kkong had thought that Yujin had figured out she was a woman. At the same time, Yujin simply assumed his friend was just a very small man.

This misunderstanding would shatter dramatically in the most awkward of moments.

"Yujin, uh, is it okay if I touch... yours?"

Kkong carefully asked. She was curious about the Yujindo (Yujin’s sword) and whether it would fit inside her. This was a natural question, given her curiosity about it.

"This is crazy."

"...Huh?"

But before there was a chance for hesitation, an insult came flying.

The gaze that had been fixed on her lower half turned abruptly back to Yujin. Their eyes locked.

‘Huh? Why the sudden…? Do men not like being touched?’

Kkong thought for a moment. She wondered why he was acting like this after she’d already teased him.

Her conclusion: 'Maybe I’m not being subtle enough.'

‘Come to think of it, I’m still wrapped up in this towel, huh? If I hide everything, it’s probably unfair to him, huh?’

-Swoosh.

"..."

‘If you want to see, just say so. You idiot.’

Her towel, which had been hiding her body, slipped off. Her modest breasts peeked out—a small but undeniably feminine feature.

In that moment, Yujin realized his misunderstanding...

"Uhm... wow."

‘Oh, damn it, did I almost get a hard-on!? What kind of guy finds a guy’s chest cute like that!?’

His misunderstanding remained unshaken.

He quickly turned his head in the opposite direction. If he kept staring, something bad might happen.

His face turned bright red, and he looked away, as if embarrassed.

"...Yujin?"

"Sorry. I, uh, didn’t mean to look."

"It’s fine, I’ve seen your body too."

"That’s not the same thing."

"Still, I’d like you to look at me...?"

Kkong slowly swam over to Yujin, untying her towel. Her movements were cute, full of youthful courage and the type of innocence that would seem endearing—if you weren’t Yujin.

For him, it was the stuff of horror films. A shark was heading his way.

‘Wait, does he want to look at me!? This guy, is he gay?!’

"What the hell are you talking about!!?"

Yujin leaped backward, flinging his hands in front of him in defense.

Kkong froze in shock.

"...Yujin?"

"Sorry, but I’m not into that. I have no interest in that sort of thing, okay!?"

And so, Yujin, in his usual fashion, began to go off.

He closed his eyes tightly, shaking his head, reaffirming his pure preference.

He was completely oblivious to the naked woman in front of him.

• Chu-rup, chu-up...

• Guruuuk.