It's done: ......!

　Before the sun goes down, I succeed in making eight swimsuits.
　The speed of the process is extraordinary, even though I did it myself. I don't notice it in my everyday life, but when I do something that can be compared to my original world, the abnormality is even more noticeable.

　Normally, you wouldn't be able to get several outfits in just a few hours.
　It was all thanks to the foul bounty of status and skill.

　I put the needle and thread tools that were scattered around my room back into my 'belongings'. Originally, I bought these props because I thought I would need them in the labyrinth, but they were useful in an odd way.
　I also put the final swimsuit into my "belongings".
　It's a simple, plain swimsuit, but I'm proud of the workmanship.

　It is very important to know that there is no such thing as a mistake for me now.
　It's because I've reached a certain point in the way of the sword, and my concentration and ability to think are far from that of ordinary people. Now, my hands are faster and more accurate than machines.

　The "dimension" that measures the distance between swords to the millimeter or less can also measure the area of fabric in the same way. Therefore, there was no need for a ruler. Furthermore, since he could finish the three-dimensional concept in his mind, there was no need to write it down. With "parallel thinking," he was able to create eight pieces of clothing at the same time while moving his hands around, which saved a tremendous amount of time.

　However, I had some trouble with the materials. In my modern knowledge of clothing, rubber was essential, but in the other world, there was no rubber. I'm sure I could find something similar if I looked for it, but I don't have it in my current "possessions".
　After much thought and error, it was inevitably an old-fashioned swimsuit, and the swimsuit was held in place with strings. However, there is no doubt that it is the right size, so you shouldn't have much trouble with it.
　It's a sturdy piece of equipment that prioritizes function, so there's no way it's going to come off while you're swimming. Risk your life, absolutely.

'I'm a bit tired, but I guess it was worth it.

　After you finish packing everything into your 'possessions', check your status.

-- Acquired Skills: body arts 1.56 dimensional magic 5.25+0.10 sensory perception 3.56 parallel thoughts 1.47
　　　　　　　　　　　Magical Combat 0.72 Fraud 1.34 Knitting 1.07 Sewing (...) 0.68 Blacksmithing 0.69--.

　The skill 'sewing' had increased.
　Now I can confidently say that I'm good at making clothes. I've always liked making things, so I'm glad that 'Display' guarantees my talent like this.
　If I'm done with everything, then working in clothing isn't a bad idea.

　I loosen my cheeks as I look at my slowly growing skills. It fills me with a sense of accomplishment as a collector, as if I'm collecting stamps or completing items in a game.

　I head to the deck to show off my accomplishments.
　As soon as I emerge from the boat, everyone who has been having a fishing tournament to kill time while waiting for their bathing suits comes up to me. Apparently, the time limit for the tournament was until I made my clothes. Snow, who had caught the most fish, was in the center, pumping his fist to the heavens in delight.

　Everyone left Snow alone and began to look through my creations spread out on the deck.

'Wow, Kanami's taste is showing - ....... It's sober - ......

　Immediately, Rastiala starts to make noises.
　I was a little pissed off and tried to argue with him. But when I looked around, I saw mostly bitter faces.　
　Sera holds up her swimsuit and shakes her head.

'Kanami. Let alone mine, make up the other one.
What, what did I do wrong?
'Too coarse. 'Get something more noble for the Lady and Lady Dear. For Maria and the Reapers, something prettier.

　They give me crazy orders.
　I've prepared eight outfits in such a short period of time, but they want me to design them as well.

I'm sure you'll be able to swim. I'm not sure if this is such a bad idea: ......

　It's a bikini-type swimsuit, although the cloth is large. That alone makes me think it's quite fashionable.
　But Sera heard my rebuttal and began to admonish me with her eyes as if she were looking at a fool.

It's no good. You have all these pretty girls here. It's only polite to prepare a suitable one, right?
'Yeah, yeah. ......'

　I lose confidence in my ability to make a career in clothing. It's no wonder. No matter how well you sew a piece of cloth together, it doesn't mean the design will get better.

It's not good at all. You're good at it, but you have no taste. Why do you have to wear a whole brown bathing suit? Are you licking your pants?
'No, I had a lot of extra brown cloths: ......
So you have sent some leftovers to your daughters?

　I can't let this happen. Sera-san, the first person in Rastiara, won't listen to me.
　I had no choice but to ask for help from everyone else.

　Rastiara notices my distress call (S.O.S.) and follows up with me.

'Sera, let's wear this one this time. You can wear a cute swimsuit next time.
'But this is not the kind of thing you deserve, young lady: ......!　d*mn, if this is the cathedral, we could have the finest silk in a heartbeat: ......!
'This isn't the Hoosiers, this is the 'Living Legend' ship. We've become explorers, so we have to put up with what we have.
Maybe so: ......!
Hmm, then why don't you help her next time, Serah?

　Rustyala seemed to have come up with a strange idea and suggested Sera's cooperation.

''That's right. I'm not sure if I'm right or not, but I'm not. I'll leave the design for the next one to Sera-san.
Mu......, then I'll have to put up with it this time. Kanami, I made you a promise.
Yeah, I'll never forget it.

　Finally, they seem to have gotten over the whole affair.
　Then they each picked up a swimsuit that was spread out on the deck.
　One of them was Dia, who had been asleep. She seemed to have woken up while I was working on her swimsuit. But Dia was frozen with her own swimsuit in her hands.

'Oh, Dia, you're finally awake.'
Oh, yeah. I'm a bit of averse to the rocking of the boat ....... And I've been strangely sleepy lately. ......

　As the women went to change on board, only Deere hadn't moved an inch.

'That's for Dear, so don't hesitate to put it on.
'No, this is ......'

　Dia wanders and trembles with a swimsuit in her hand.

'Kanami ....... This is a woman's thing. ......
Yeah, that's right.
Oh, I only wear men's stuff: ......!

　She shakes her head, shaking her head and clutching her swimsuit. Looking at her, I understand what Dia is concerned about. But it's something I thought I had settled a long time ago. Fearfully, I check it out.

'...... Hey, Dia. Are you still going to continue with that man's outfit?　Isn't that enough?
What the hell are you talking about, Kanami?　I'm a man, so it's no surprise that I'm dressed like this!

　Deere turns bright red and rehashes a very nostalgic story.

'No, I don't get that excuse anymore: ....... Quicksilver.

　If I admit it here, there's no growth to be had.
　I slowly try to convince Diah that I'm right.

'I saw her in a dress at the cathedral, and I saw her in a girl's dress at Lauravia, so I don't know that Dia is a girl anymore--'
Oh, that's it!　Women's clothing!
'A woman, a woman, ......?'

　But Dia stubbornly kept his side of the story.

'And I had to disguise myself in Lauravia!　When it's a cathedral, well, you know, that's, you know, the ...... priests' hobby!　They're the worst!　She had fun letting me dress up as a woman!
No, that's ridiculous. ......

　Before I knew it, the adults at that Hoosiers were considered a group of perverts who loved cross-dressing boys.

'I told them I absolutely hated it, but they forced me to wear women's clothes!　I was weak in my position at the time, so I had to wear it for crying out loud--!
'That would mean that the priests have very perverted taste, so take it back: ......

　If Dia's story continues to escalate, the Hoosiers' honor will fall to the ground.
　Just when I thought that, Maria emerges from the ship in a swimsuit. She is, as always, quick to do things.

　She's wearing a revealing bikini-type outfit, stretching her sleek, long, thin limbs. She's a little thin and has a thin, floating rib cage, but thanks to her recent healthy eating habits, her body is changing into a more feminine, rounded shape. It's a far cry from when I first met her.
　The only problem is that my design is so plain that it detracts from Maria's original charm. If you come to think of it, it is indeed a sorry piece of clothing for a woman to wear. I should have taken the time to embroider a flower on it.

'Diablo Sis is a girl, Kanami-san. I'm sure of it, I went to the bath with her and confirmed it.

　At the opening, Maria betrays Dia.

'--and hey!　Maria!

　Dia blushes, and then turns to Maria. The two of them always seem to be fighting when they see each other.
　However, she says they went to the bath together, so I'm not sure if they're not getting along or good.

　I step in between Dia and Maria and intercede.

'Dia, let's not do this anymore. I don't want to see Dia pretending to be something she isn't. If there's a reason for that man's dress, you can tell me. I can help you.
Kanami: ......

　Dea scowls and starts mumbling in a daze.

'Because Kanami thought I was a guy and invited me to join his crew, right?　If Kanami was looking for a mate of the same s*x and age, she couldn't say she was faking her gender ....... I knew I had to keep being a man for Kanami's sake, and Kanami would be in trouble too, so ......, so ......!
No, I didn't trust Deere to be a boy in the first place, but?

　But I quickly dismiss her distress.

'Yeah, yeah!　Didn't you properly say you were a male swordsman!
When I first met Deere in the first place, Deere's hair was long and ......
'You mean that night!　But I had my hair under the hood properly then!
We have Dimensions.
'Oh, yes!'

　It seems to me that the innocent Deer believed he was continuing to cheat.
　But I was at fault for the misunderstanding. It's because I've been putting off the issue for so long to keep Dear on the hook.

I've decided not to hide anything from you and I'll be honest with you. I've always thought of Dear as a weird guy who claimed to be a guy when he was a girl. I'm sorry, Dia.
'Ughhhhhh. Rastialaaaaahhhh.

　Dia screams out with tears in her eyes.
　The sudden wailing causes my body to stiffen. To put it simply, the trauma is stimulated, and I almost fall into a state of abnormality: fear. But I hold my temper and play through the fear.

　The door to the ship is opened in response to Dia's cries.

'I've listened to you!　Don't mess with Deer!
Don't eavesdrop on me, man.

　Rustyala, who was obviously waiting to come out, appears.
　Rustyala is also wearing the same swimsuit as Maria. However, the impression you receive is completely different. A shabby cloth swimsuit wrapped around her lush limbs, it was as blasphemous as if she were putting an artistic painting in a crude frame.
　It wasn't the bathing suit that stood out to me, but rather Rustyala's body itself.
　Annoyingly, in front of Rustyala, the culmination of her feminine charms, my own work was a haze.

'Ooh, alright. Dia is so cute, I wish Kanami, who bullies such a pretty girl, could burn.

　Rastiara hugged Dia to her chest and stroked her head.

'La, Rastiara, Kanami didn't believe I was a man. ......
'Oh, Kanami, what a horrible guy. I'm not going to be able to trust the words of such a pretty girl, it's just not a man's idea of what to expect. ...... Well, if I were in the same situation, I'd think the same thing about Kanami.
Oh, I knew it!

　Dia faintly slaps Rustyala's chest out.
　Due to her arm strength, which has skyrocketed due to her leveling up, her waste has evolved into a vicious attack. Rastiara was whimpering as he was struck in the lungs.

　Maria puts in a calming voice to stop Dia from going on a rampage.

'Honestly, I think it's too much of a stretch to claim that Dia is a man ......
No pressure!　For all intents and purposes, you're a man!
No, for all intents and purposes, it's a girl.

　I add my words to Maria's calm words.

'I'll say it again, Dear. You just look like a pretty girl.
Oh, no!

　I'm going to take heart and go to clarify Dia's gender. I know that if I compromise here, it will reverberate later.

'Ka, Kanami-san?　The way you say it, too, is a bit ......, and now Kanami needs a bit more construction: ....... Anyway, Dear, let's get everyone's opinion. That way I can understand why you can't.

　Then everyone else comes up from the ship.
　I'm starting to feel a little uncomfortable because they're all in their swimsuits. And at the same time, I feel a sense of emptiness that they are all wearing crude brown swimsuits. Finally, I understood what Sera was saying, not with words, but with my heart.

　First, the Reaper calls Dia's name with great energy.

'Dia 'Sis'!'

　And Sera and Snow responded as they looked at the air around them.

'...... Lady Dear only looks like a woman.
'As I recall, Apostle Sith-sama is a woman. It was ......, wasn't it?

　With her mouth wide open, Dia trembled.
　She thought she had been treating her friends as a man until now, but she hadn't been able to communicate with anyone. She is overwhelmed by this harsh reality.

　Dia breaks her knees and collapses.
　Then Rustyala, with a big smile on her face, approaches her with her swimsuit.

'Alright, Dear!　Would you like to wear this bathing suit, you can match us!
"d*mn it. ......

　Losing her strength, Dia stumbles and turns her head to me.
　She looks away for a bit and spins her words with a thoughtful expression.

...... Hey, Kanami. If I cease to be me, will you still be the same Kanami?
Yeah, that's right, of course: ......

　I spent less time looking at Dia as a man in the first place. Even if Dia behaved as a girl, I would be able to accept it without any discomfort.

'Really?　Even if the boy Dear was an imposter, so would Kanami still call me Dear?

　I wonder if she cares what they call it.
　Apparently it's a trivial matter to everyone else, but it's important to Dia. She looks impatient and confirms it. To alleviate some of that anxiety, I make a smile and nod my head.

'Dia is Dia. To me, Dia is the only real thing in the world.
...... No, no, that's okay, then. ......

　I thought I had chosen words that would reassure Dia, but she was still pale.

'Dia, it's okay. Everyone here is just like Kanami!

　Rustyala, unable to watch, follows up. Dia looks around and nods in acknowledgement of her friends with kind eyes.

'Thanks, guys: ......'
'All right, we'll change as soon as we decide to!　The sooner you make a quick switch to these things, the better!　No dark stories!

　Hearing the clarity of the idea, Dia smiles thinly. Then, as it is, Dia is dragged back to the ship by Rustyala and brought back on board.
　Finally, I check in.

'Oh, so Dia can swim ......?'
...... can't swim.

　Dia shook her head, brushing away the tears that had gathered in her eyes.

'Well then, let's practice with Maria and the others. It'll be fun.
...... Yeah, I will. I'm sure it'll be fun. I'm sure it will be fun." ......

　With that, Dia disappeared into the ship for the last time.

　And the five of us, except for Rustyala and Deah, are left on deck.
　After confirming that the conversation is over, Snow pulls my hand away.

''Well, we're done talking, right?　Right?　...... So, I'm wondering if you'd like me to teach you how to swim first. Kanami, okay?　Is that okay?
Hey, don't try to pull me into the water. I haven't changed into my bathing suit yet.
So, why don't you just get dressed and give me--
We'll start with Maria. I already promised.
Yeah, yeah!

　Snow stumbles back. Then he turns his eyes to Maria like an abandoned puppy.

'Well, you can't look at me like that, Snow.

　Maria distanced herself from Snow and fled from his helpful eyes. Realizing that Maria won't give in, no matter how much she flirts, Snow begins to tease her in the corner of the deck. ...... This is what happens when you're not doing what you normally do.

　Afterwards, I go inside the ship to replace Dia's change of clothes.
　I've changed into a bathing suit in the shade of the ship and began practicing swimming with my seven friends.