Journey to Godhood Begins in Frieren

"U‑Underwear?!"

Yui Kotegawa flustered the moment she heard what Shichen had said.

"W‑Why are we suddenly going out to buy underwear?"

"You didn't know? Lala hates wearing underwear—everything she wears is materialized by Peke," Shichen explained helplessly.

"Peke?"

"Yes. I am Peke," the ornament perched on Lala's head answered in a tiny voice.

"W‑Wah!"

Startled, Yui leaned in and examined the trinket. "W‑Was that you talking just now?"

"It was. I'm Peke, Ojou-sama's wardrobe‑change robot."

"A robot? You invented that too?"

"Mhm~" Lala nodded with a grin.

"Amazing…"

"Hehe, I was bored stiff back on planet Deviluke, so I couldn't help inventing a few things."

"Uh‑huh…" Yui found it hard to imagine creating something so advanced just because you were bored.

Are aliens always this capable?

"Peke's a robot and might run out of power, so real clothes are safer," Shichen said.

"Run out of power? What happens then?"

"Her clothes vanish and Lala would be stark naked. I don't want anyone else seeing that."

"Shichen-nii, you're awfully possessive," Yui remarked with a faint smile.

"Isn't that normal? It shows how much I like her."

"I like Shichen very much too—really, really much! Since you said so, let's go buy underwear!" Lala chirped.

"So Lala never wears underwear at all?" Yui couldn't help glancing at Lala's chest, but she didn't notice anything unusual.

"Because it's uncomfortable."

"Un…comfortable…" Yui looked down at herself and felt a tiny pang of self‑consciousness.

The difference between us seems a bit… big.

"But since it's Shichen's request, of course I'll agree. Yui, let's shop for underwear together!"

"Eh? I need to buy some too?" Yui glanced at Shichen in spite of herself.

"Sure—we'll all shop together."

"Shichen-nii… you're not… coming inside, right?"

"Of course he is! Shichen has to choose—something he likes!"

At the entrance of the lingerie store in the mall, Yui hesitated and fell to the back of the group.

"Yui? What's wrong? Come on!" Lala trotted back, hugging Yui's arm to pull her along.

"W‑Wait a minute!"

"What is it?"

"Is Shichen-nii… really going in with us?" Yui looked toward Shichen.

"Of course. How can we pick anything if Shichen doesn't come in?" Lala replied as if that were obvious.

"We can choose for ourselves…"

"But what if Shichen doesn't like it?"

"…What does that have to do with him?"

"Isn't underwear meant to be shown to your boyfriend?"

"It is not! Underwear is for yourself—what matters is liking it and being comfortable!" Yui protested, cheeks glowing.

"Really? Then why do they call some sets 'victory underwear'?" Lala tilted her head.

"T‑That…" Yui had no comeback.

"Enough talking—let's go in. What's embarrassing about it?"

Lala dragged Yui inside the shop; Yui could not resist at all.

"B‑But…it's totally embarrassing! Shichen's your boyfriend, not mine!" Seeing him follow, Yui whispered in panic.

"It's fine~"

"It's not fine! And you don't mind him picking underwear for another girl?"

"Not at all."

"Lala, that's not normal! What is with people from your planet—"

"Welcome!"

The clerk's greeting cut her off. Face bright red, Yui meekly let Lala lead her.

No one stopped Shichen. In fact, the clerks kept sneaking admiring glances his way—not suspicious, but amazed.

They'd seen boyfriends accompanying girlfriends before, but never one this good‑looking. He could practically work here as a model.

Today's sales were going to skyrocket.

"Shichen, why are they all staring at you?" Lala noticed the looks too.

"Probably interested in me," Shichen said, a little smug.

"No way! Shichen is mine!" Lala released Yui and wrapped her arms around him.

"Wrong— you're mine," he said, rubbing her head.

"Hehe, right, I belong to Shichen~"

"You two… I feel a little extra here," Yui muttered, watching their public affection.

"Eh? Not at all—Yui, you're with us."

"H‑Huh? With you how?" She froze, then noticed his other arm.

"Come hug Shichen too."

"What nonsense are you talking?!" Yui's entire face went crimson.

"D‑Don't you like Shichen?"

"Why would I like him? Lala, are you testing me?"

"Testing? Shichen's so great—don't you like him?"

"That's not the point…"

"Really?"

"A‑Anyway, stop saying weird things and pick your underwear!"

"Okay~ Shichen, help us pick!"

"No problem," Shichen nodded.

"We…" Yui bit her lip, at a loss.

Shichen didn't take long to find a suitable set—a pink one that looked perfect for Lala.

"I'll try this first. Shichen, help Yui choose." Lala grabbed it and bounded to the fitting rooms.

"La—"

Yui wanted to call her back but didn't. When she looked at Shichen, he was smiling teasingly.

"What are you smiling about?" she snapped.

"What colors do you like?" he asked.

"You're really picking for me?"

"Otherwise?"

"N‑No, thanks… I have plenty already…" Her cheeks burned.

"Can't do. Lala insisted we shop together—are you going to disappoint her?"

"She'll be sad," Shichen added.

"Th‑Then... I'll pick myself. You stand over there."

"What's so embarrassing?"

"Of course it's embarrassing! It's underwear! What's going on with you and Lala anyway? Are you really dating, or are you both just making fun of me?" Yui asked in a mix of shame and anger.

"Of course not." Shichen shrugged, smiling. "She's just like that. It means she really considers you a close friend."

"Even close friends don't do this! It's like… like…"

"Like what?"

"Nothing!"

"Is that so? Then try this set." He handed her a white lace bra and panty set.

"You still picked for me?!" Yui almost squealed.

"I think it suits you."

"S‑Suits me… W‑Wait, why is the size perfect?"

"You can tell at a glance. Didn't we measure last time?"

"Measure—don't mention that again!" She hurriedly covered her chest.

"All right, all right. Just try it on."

Bright red, Yui stared at the lingerie for a moment, hesitated, then took it and hurried toward the fitting rooms.

Watching her flee, Shichen shook his head, amused, then selected another white set and followed her way.

Outside Lala's fitting room he heard her muttering:

"Why is this bra so tricky…?

The clasp won't close…

Peke, go get Shichen."

"Understood, Ojou-sama… Oh! Shichen-sama!" Peke flew out and spotted him.

"She needs help?"

"Yes—Ojou-sama can't manage…"

"Hold this, then. I'll help her."

"Yes, sir."

Shichen handed the other set to Peke and stepped inside.

There was nothing risqué: Lala had the lingerie on but the back clasp was undone.

"Shichen, help me~" she pouted.

"Why not let Peke help?" he asked, fastening it.

"Oh, right!" She giggled. "But I wanted Shichen to do it."

"Is that so… All set."

"Ehehe—how is it?" Lala twirled to show him.

"Mm… gorgeous," he nodded.

Pink suited her perfectly; her fair, rosy skin made the color look deliciously sweet.

Her curves, flat tummy, and long legs were enticing, but the overall effect was even more adorable.

"Really? Hehe~" Lala beamed.

"I picked another one—try that too."

"Okay~"

Shichen stepped out and took the second set from Peke.

"Shichen, unhook me~"

"Sure." He unfastened her bra; it slipped down and hung at her elbow.

Completely unselfconscious, Lala faced him, removed the bra, then bent to slide off the panties as well.

Shichen watched calmly, noticing her swishing tail. The panties seemed to catch on it—

Looks like they'd need a hole for her tail.

"Shichen, all right, hand me the next set."

"Here."

Lala took the garments, pulled on the bottoms first, then reached for the bra.

"Shichen, help me—"

Thud!

At that moment came the sound of something (or someone) crashing to the floor.

"Lala, finish dressing. I'll go see what happened."

"Eh? Shichen?"

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