Chapter 2: First Time...

I walked along a major suburban road, where there were many cars but few pedestrians, heading toward my home.

The robe Alicia was wearing—a one-piece style ceremonial outfit—was quite drafty around the lower half, leaving me feeling rather vulnerable.

When Alicia saw a car for the first time, she mistook it for some kind of magical beast and became wary. But when I explained it was a common vehicle here, like the carriages used in her world, she let out a voice of genuine amazement.

Still, not having to worry about suddenly being attacked by magical beasts from the bushes or ambushed by bandits from the shadows was incredibly relieving. Having experienced another world, I could truly appreciate how safe Japan was.

『…By the way, Ikuto-san.』

『What is it, Alicia?』

Along the way, I had learned how to talk to Alicia inside my head, without speaking out loud.

As I walked and explained things about this world to her, I had started getting weird looks from the people I passed by. That’s what prompted me to figure out a better way. Otherwise, I might’ve been reported as some suspicious person muttering to themselves.

—And as if I didn’t already stand out enough.

『Um… everyone we pass seems to be staring at you, Ikuto-san…』

『Well, Alicia, your hair color is unusual here, and so is your shrine maiden outfit.』

I’d already noticed what Alicia was pointing out.

But there wasn’t much I could do about it.

“…All these stares are painful.”

Pretty much everyone on the street was stopping to look at me.

I mean, right now, I looked nothing like a normal Japanese person. Silver hair, petite body, and undeniably a cute young girl. On top of that, I was wearing a decorative white ceremonial robe and carrying a staff as tall as I was—clearly, I looked like some over-the-top character from a game or anime.

And here I was, suddenly appearing in the suburbs of a regional city. It would’ve been weirder not to suspect I was part of some event or film shoot.

A few curious people even tried talking to me, but when I silently tilted my head and pretended not to understand Japanese, they gave up. So at least it didn’t cause any trouble.

Now, all I could do was pray no one called the police. I didn’t have any ID or proof of identity on me.

『U-um… Ikuto-san…』

But more pressing than that was another problem.

Alicia, who apparently shared my senses, called out hesitantly.

『…Yeah, I know.』

—I had to pee.

That was all. Just that. But for me right now, it was a hurdle that felt impossibly high.

My body was already sending increasingly urgent signals.

I steeled myself and stepped through the automatic doors of the convenience store I saw across the street.

“Welco—…”

The clerk began to greet me with the usual script, but then fell silent.

…Actually, the entire store seemed to freeze.

Trying not to shrink under the pressure, I kept a straight face and headed straight for the restroom.

“…Phew.”

I let out a small sigh.

Once I entered the stall, free from the stares of others, I could finally breathe.

The moment I relaxed, a massive wave of urgency hit my lower abdomen. My whole body tensed.

“Hy-hyaa!!?”

『N-not good…!』

I quickly pressed both hands against my lower belly, trying to hold it in as it began to push its way out from deep within me.

The World Tree staff I had let go of fell to the floor with a light clatter.

Clenching my teeth, tears welling up in my eyes, I endured it.

I wasn’t sure where to apply pressure, and the unfamiliar bodily sensation left me bewildered.

…A few drops leaked out, and I could feel my underwear growing uncomfortably warm and damp. But I managed to hold back the main flow—barely.

『Ikuto-san… hurry…!』

There was no time left.

—But what was I supposed to do!?

『Alicia, can’t you just… take over and do it for me!?』

『I can’t! That body belongs to you, Ikuto-san! I’m only sharing your awareness—I can’t control it!』

『Come on… But Alicia, you’re okay with this?』

『It’s not about being okay or not! That body is yours now! More importantly, please hurry!?』

There was no more time to talk this through calmly.

『I’m sorry, Alicia…!』

I steeled myself and lifted up the robe.

Beneath it were white knee-high socks, a garter belt, and white string panties that had a faint stain at the crotch. Paired with Alicia’s fair skin, the entire image was just blindingly white—and to someone like me, who’s never had a girlfriend in his life, the sight was honestly too stimulating.

『How… how do I take these off!?』

『Please pull the strings on both sides of the underwear!』

『O-okay!』

Following Alicia’s advice, I fumbled around my waist, searching for the knots in the strings. I found them quickly enough, and somehow managed to untie both sides and slip the underwear off.

For a brief moment, I caught a glimpse of pure white and skin tone—but there was no time to be distracted.

I lifted the robe and sat down on the toilet.

The moment I relaxed my body, I could feel the built-up contents being released. The sound of water echoed in the stall as I exhaled deeply, overcome with relief and a sense of freedom.

In my hand were the panties I’d just untied. At the spot that had covered the crotch, a faint oval-shaped stain remained, and seeing it gave me a guilty, indescribable feeling—like I’d witnessed something I shouldn’t have.

What’s going to happen to me now…?

Even after finishing, getting out of the bathroom was another ordeal. Without a tube, the liquid had ended up soaking my thighs.

I knew that women had to wipe and clean themselves afterward, but actually having to touch that area myself felt like something incredibly inappropriate.

『…U-um, would you mind… cleaning me up a bit?』

Urged by Alicia, who was doing her best to stay composed, I grabbed some toilet paper, layered it, and reached down to touch.

"—Hyaah!"

The sensation was like a jolt of electricity, and I let out an involuntary noise.

Doing my best to not think about it, I focused only on wiping away the moisture.

Just as I’d caught my breath, I realized the next task: I had to dry Alicia’s slightly damp panties. Wiping the part that had been in direct contact with her body felt far too sinful, so I moved the toilet paper mechanically, trying to keep my mind blank.

Even when that was done, I struggled for a while trying to tie the strings of the panties back together properly.

—By the time I finally finished everything and stepped out of the stall, I was mentally drained.

I washed my hands at the sink, then left the convenience store in a kind of escape.

Personally, I feel a little guilty about using the toilet without buying anything, but given that I don’t have a single coin on me right now, there’s nothing I can do.

“Th-thanks for coming—!”

The store clerk’s voice called out behind me as I exited.

The sunlight felt blindingly bright… I shook off the feeling and hurried home.

…I just want to get somewhere out of sight as soon as possible.