NOVEL NEXT chapter 57
57 – 20. Elly’s Cosplay for Me -2
The room fell silent.
The computer monitor Min-ah was using was probably a 32-inch one. My room had a 27-inch one, so I knew it was bigger.
In short, it was enormous.
Thanks to that, the content on the monitor was too clear for us sitting below, making it difficult to utter a word.
What is a reverse bunny?
Honestly, I knew what it was. It wasn’t something you’d often see in comics or anime, but I had seen it in words and searched for it before.
To put it simply, it was a costume that was the complete opposite of a bunny girl. So, the female version was extremely s*xy, almost 19+, and there was even aByVersion for men.
There was a crazy outfit where the man’s upper body was exposed, and only the limbs were covered.
Of course, there was nothing to say about that itself. It was weird to say women could wear it but men couldn’t.
It was just hard to look at as a man.
And the window Min-ah had opened showed a female character wearing a cute, less s*xy reverse bunny costume.
“Jesus… guweoek…”
Even Min-jae, who was obsessed with 2D, felt like retching at the sight of the male character’s reverse bunny outfit.
“Ugh……”
I didn’t react that strongly, but my mind was slightly muddled. Even if I said it was no big deal, the male idol’s gaze was hard to withstand.
“Really sorry… This is just for atmosphere, so it’s a joke… I’ll just laugh it off and move on…”
Because of our reactions, Min-ah unni also seemed embarrassed, showing us without warning.
But aside from me and Min-jae, there were two others.
Eli and So-yeon were.
“Show us again, we didn’t see it properly.”
“I’m really curious too! So, what’s a reverse bunny? Tell us, unni!”
They were gazing at Min-ah unni with extremely curious faces, asking her to show them again.
Eli genuinely seemed curious, and So-yeon…
-Hmm, hmm…
As a woman who had read many comics, she probably knew what it was, but seemed to be teasing me.
When I glanced at her smiling, I was 100% sure.
In any case, I couldn’t just stand there.
“Well, okay…? Do you want to know? Then I’ll…”
Min-ah unni, who seemed delighted by their interest, had to be stopped.
“Unni, let’s do what we planned first? We might not have enough time.”
Three out of five people showed interest, making it hard to say no. Moreover, if Eli insisted on knowing, I couldn’t stop her.
So, I decided to put it off for now, with a feeling of getting away with it.
“Well, it’s like that… The charm of a reverse bunny can’t be explained in a short conversation, so it’ll take a while…”
“…….”
But I wasn’t sure if I could get away with it. I knew Min-jae was a deep otaku, but I didn’t know Min-ah unni was so serious about reverse bunnies.
Anyway, Min-ah unni nodded and turned to another page, and Eli and So-yeon stopped talking.
And from then on…
“Alright, let’s really start.”
About 30 minutes later…
Min-ah unni’s passionate lecture began.
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“I have a few character recommendations, but your opinions are the most important, so take a look. You don’t have to be a princess.”
“I want to be on that side, but it’s not necessary. Recently, those kinds of characters haven’t been coming out much.”
“Do-yun, Do-yun. How about an evening dress? Let’s just go with Nellsa! Something too flashy wouldn’t suit Eli, but something more subdued would be prettier.”
“That’s true. Nellsa… actually, she’s a candidate in my top three.”
“That kind of popular and well-known character would be good, but if it’s too maniacal, it’s hard to find outfits… Custom orders take too long.”
“My younger sibling is right. It’s okay if it’s a maniacal work, but at least within that work, it should be a popular character, making it easier to find outfits.”
The four of us – me, So-yeon, Min-ah unni, and Min-jae – were enthusiastically discussing this at the computer, right after Min-ah unni’s “What is Cosplay?” lecture.
We were searching for popular female characters with a dress-like feel, discussing them fervently.
And while we were doing that, Eli was sitting one step back, drinking soda and using her phone.
After Min-ah unni’s rough cosplay lecture, Eli…
“Choose what you want to see. I’ll wear it for you. If you choose something weird, you’ll die.”
It was a declaration that he would entrust everything to me. So, I was searching for the most suitable cosplay for Eli to wear.
My sister, So-yeon, and Min-ah wanted to dress Eli up in something pretty and cute, and even Min-jae was unexpectedly serious and enthusiastic about it, given his character.
We spent almost two hours discussing and trying on various outfits, from cartoons and animations to real-life dramas.
Finally, we narrowed it down to five candidates.
“Okay… Nelsa, Nazko. Alice and the maid costume. The Korean traditional costume with a hanbok feel from the historical drama. We have to choose one out of five. Both Eastern and Western styles are included.”
“Isn’t Nelsa’s dress a bit too fancy?”
“What’s wrong with that? But this warrior costume is really cool. The black and red combination with a sword is great. The outfit also has a lively, airy feel to it…”
“I vote for Nazko.”
“You’re just messing with me, you otaku.”
As the two brothers bickered, I seriously deliberated, weighing my options.
Each outfit had its unique charm, and they were all great.
Nelsa’s dress was a traditional evening gown that exuded elegance, Nazko was Min-jae’s strong recommendation, and I also thought Eli would look fun wearing it.
The next one was the white and blue combination one-piece from the strange country of Alice. It was a dress that would naturally suit Eli, but might be too cute for her to wear.
The fourth one was the Gothic maid costume with a short skirt. The short skirt made it a bit s*xy, and it was a cosplay that was full of life. Although it overlapped with Alice’s style, the feeling was definitely different.
If I heard Eli call me “master” while wearing this maid costume…
“……”
Okay, let’s move on.
Lastly, there was the Korean traditional costume with a hanbok feel, recommended by Min-ah. The black base with red lines and a pointy hat made it look like an evening gown, and Eli would definitely look cool wearing it.
It was the opposite of what I had in mind, but I thought Eli would still look great in it. With her strong presence and piercing gaze, she would be unstoppable if she wore this outfit and held a sword. It wasn’t for nothing that people said I resembled Baekho. Even her platinum hair would add an unbalanced charm.
The problem was that all the outfits were too great, and choosing just one was really difficult.
Thanks to my deep deliberation, So-yeon poked me.
“Why?”
“Can’t I just pay for everything and have them all made?”
“Umm…”
I wanted to say, “Are you a genius?” But I hadn’t thought of that either…
Of course, So-yeon’s suggestion didn’t mean she would pay for everything.
Since our sister had already said she would take care of the cost, I had been thinking of contributing to the expense, but…
-I turned my head slightly to look at Eli, who had been listening to our conversation. She raised one finger with a determined look.
It meant she would only allow one outfit.
“Not allowed.”
“What… if we have to choose one from these… it’s really hard, but I want the maid costume! If Eli wears this and calls me ‘master,’ I’ll die on the spot.”
“That’s right. I agree.”
“There’s something about our tastes that align, right? ~Unnie’s pick is the warrior, Min-jae’s is Nazko, and what about you? What’s your favorite?”
“Basically, it’s Nelsa, but I also want to see the other ones.”
It was hard to choose. I thought Alice might look better than Nelsa, but…
I hesitated for about 10 minutes, finally deciding to think it over a bit more and put off the decision.
“Will it take about two weeks to deliver, including size adjustments? So, let me know by next week, on a weekday.”
“Got it.”
And so, the main goal of today’s meeting, regarding the cosplay, was settled.
But Min-ah, my sister, seemed to take it to the next level, her face becoming even more serious.
“Bunny girl… yeah. I’m sorry to say this, but honestly, I heard about it from my younger brother a few days ago and got more interested in it.”
“I understand, sis.”
“I understand, too, sis.”
“Perverts.”
Min-ah opened a new window on the computer with a serious face. Eli joined in again, and we all stared at the monitor with great interest.
“I’ll go to my room for a bit… I’ll come back when it’s done.”
Min-jae got up from his seat as soon as the topic started, probably considering us.
It was because the clothes were quite revealing, and we were discussing whether to put Eli in them.
So, only the four of us remained.
“Bunny girls come in many types. The reverse bunny I showed you earlier is one of them… Let’s do that later.”
-Click-
Min-ah opened a tab with all sorts of bunny girl models, not characters, but real models selling clothes on a shopping mall website.
And at that moment…
“I-do-yun, be careful not to get too curious. If you look at weird places, you’ll get your eyes poked out.”
“Do-yun-ah, don’t you trust Eli? She’s not going to get distracted by other girls, right?”
I felt the vivid threats from the two women sitting on either side of me.
“Of course. I’ll just look at the clothes.”
I said confidently, but in reality, it was hard not to get distracted by the numerous photos of models with impressive physiques.
Unexpectedly, I was being serious.
My mind was filled with imagination, thinking about what it would be like if Eli wore those clothes.
Min-ah, with a subtle smile, seemed to know that I was being serious and asked…
“Okay, let’s find out your taste first?”
“Yes?”
“You said you’d wear what you like, right? If we dive into bunny girls, it’ll never end, so let’s pick one for now.”
“What kind?”
“Simple. Do you like s*xy or cute?”
Min-ah’s straightforward question was thrown at me in this room with only women left.
“…….”
“…….”
At the same time, I felt the gaze of the two women on either side of me.
Thanks to that, I felt a bit flustered, but since I had already shown some interest to Eli and was prepared to be exposed eventually…
I didn’t hesitate.
“I like s*xy ones.”
What’s the point of bunny girls if they’re not s*xy?