The Struggle of a Young TS Yuki-Onna. Chapter 13

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Character cheat sheet. This is mainly for me, and people who took a break from the novel.

Yukiya Kitahara(北原雪哉) now (雪耶): The protagonist. A junior high student, 14, and  now a Snow girl. Short black hair, beautiful pale skin.

Syuuji Kitahara(北原修司): Yukiya's father, and owner of the Snow House.(雪乃亭) Which is located in Hyousei Village(氷清村)

Yukino(雪乃): Yukiya's mother, and is a snow woman/ Yuki Onna.

Hazuki Natsumi(夏美) and Saeki Tomonori(智則): Yukiya's friends and classmates.

"Let's see it on. Take your clothes off."

She said with a sinister smile as she approached me.

"W-Wait, can we talk about this!"

I tried to escape, but I was grabbed with one of her arms as her other grabbed the bra.

"W-W-Wait, my heart isn't ready!"

"It's never too early. We need to make sure the size fits you."

"B-But. . .I just got home."

I tried to find any good reason I could think of.

But it pretty much turned into begging.

My mother then glanced at my father, and then- – –

"Okay, if that's the case it can't be helped."

"That's right. I'm still not used to it."

Thankfully he gave me an out. And then began to clean up the shop.

I brushed my chest in relief.

However my mother's sinister smile can't get out of my head.

I feel like she isn't going to give up so easily.

Anyways this has been the first time I've been home in two weeks.

So I had to tidy up the store and do all the laundry. So much stuff to do.

My father isn't awful when it comes to cleaning, but he does not focus on the small stuff. Sometimes even forgetting. And it begins to pile up. Maybe that plays a factor in our poor attendance.

Even now he forgot to put up the sign out at the front of the store.

"Ah, thank you. Yukiya."

"Yeah yeah."

It was honestly good for me to just be moving. So cleaning was a good excuse.

If I don't do anything, those negative thoughts will start to come to mind.

"Why am I a girl. . ."

I was at my usual spot at the receptionist desk, waiting while lamenting my situation.

It's evening and I have nothing left to do.

It's winter so daylight ended earlier.

The store is open so there is a chance somebody could come.

And speak of the devil, the entrance opened and the bell rang.

"Welcome. . ."

I couldn't even gain enough energy to do my usual greeting.

"Sorry for the intrusion!"

I knew that clear nice voice.

It's Natsumi-chan!

Or Hazuki Natsumi.

Semi-long hair that reaches her shoulders. She was wearing a thick coat and a deep blue jersey underneath. A muffler with a red and white pattern wrapped around her neck.

She is my great childhood friend that always comes to eat our Zenzai dish. She is also the mayor's daughter.

"Excuse me."

And then there is my other childhood friend, Saeki Tomonori. He was wearing a coat over his school uniform. It seems that both of them were returning from club activities. Wow, that means club activities have already begun.

They are both my classmates who attend the same school, Hyosei Junior High School.

"Wa, So cute! This must be the Yukiychan who Ojiisan was talking about!"

Natsumi was looking at me with shining eyes.

"Yeah, she is really cute. . ."

Tomonori also muttered his own opinion.

I-I'm cute?

It's embarrassing hearing that from my two closest friends.

I could only assume how confused they were when they came to the store and found I was gone. It seems my father talked about Yukiya, being exchanged for "Yukiya". Kind of confusing but boy for girl. 

I'm supposed to be my cousin and transfer to our school.

With all that said, how do I approach this. . .?

"A, I(♂️). . .no."

I can't use boku(♂️). I'm supposed to be a girl from the start. So I should say Watashi(♀️).

"I(♀️) am Kitahara Yukiya, It's a pleasure to meet you Natsumi-chan."

"Thank you, Yukiychan. But um? How did you know my name?"

She then looked at me suspiciously and tilted her head with a finger on her cheek.

Oops. I immediately made a mistake. She didn't even greet me yet. Why would I know her name!?!?

A cold sweat dripped from my forehead.

I could feel my facade breaking. 

"Eh?  A, My dad, I-I mean my Uncle told me. Y-Yeah that's it."

Alright, I managed a good response.

"I see. I also heard about you from Ojii-san."

Natsumi-chan returned to her smiley self as if she was convinced.

I gave a sigh of relief.

"However I never knew Yukiya had a cousin."

Yeah, I didn't know either.

"O-Oh, I'm Tomonori, Seaki Tomonori. Pleasure to meet you Yukiychan."

"P-please to meet you. Seaki-kun."

His face was red, and pretty flustered.

He was always good looking, and popular with girls.

But I was his male childhood friend, and I understand him more personally. He is actually a rather shy quiet person with a hidden lecherous side.

It makes sense for our age, but we would often talk about things only boys could. Embarrassing stories and more perverted talks. I even know where his hidden treasures are underneath his bed.

"Well it's great to meet you! In three days the opening ceremony will happen, and then we'll be classmates!"

She then grabbed my hand tightly and exclaimed.

They are warm.

Although she is my childhood friend, this kind of skin ship is uncommon. I guess it's one of the perks of being a girl? Women skin ship. . ?

After that they both sat at their usual table near the entrance. After a little bit, I came back with the usual Zensai for Natsumi-chan.

"But still, Yukiya is gone. . .Without even saying anything. . .not even a goodbye."

Natsumi-chan. . .Looked so sad when she said that.

This hurts. I feel so guilty. It happened so fast I couldn't say anything.

"M-Maybe it was an emergency so he couldn't tell you? I think he cares."

"You think so?"

"Yeah. Yukiya said he would contact you when they get the chance. They are just busy right now."

I was careful not to lie. Maybe I can send a message from my computer to Natsumi-chan's smartphone?

"Really? You're saying he will contact me!?"

"Y-Yeah."

She was really excited about that.

"But it seems that Yukiychan is also helping around the shop."

"Eh? Ah, of course. I do live here after all."

"Well that's admirable. I'll have to follow your example."

Natsumi was the mayor's daughter, so there must be a ton of pressure that comes along with that. However I noticed that the jersey she was wearing was Hyosei's Junior High School outfit, with a racket at her side. It seems like she just got back from the soft tennis club.

They then began to both dine into the Zensai they ordered.

"Is it lonely without Yukiykun?"

My curiosity got the better of me, so I asked them while they began to eat.

If you think about it, I'm supposed to be gone now. . .That must be pretty dejecting.

"Yeah. . .Yeah it is. We've been together ever since we were kids."

"Natsumi almost cried when she heard Yukiya was gone. Perhaps she lik-"

Bang*.

At that moment, Natsumi-chan kicked Tomonori's shin.

"Ow! Why did you do that?"

"Ara, I slipped. Sorry~"

She slipped while sitting?

"Tomonori, are you okay?"

I asked him. I know Natsumi-chan's kick hit his weak spot.

"No no no, I'm fine."

Even though it was obviously painful, he acted tough. . . Well I might aswell ask him now.

"So then Tomonori-kun. Are you lonely now?"

"It is terribly depressing. . .We were always together. . ."

He really was my best male friend.

However knowing him, I'm sure he is glad to have female Yukiya replace me.

"Ah, It doesn't mean that we hate you being here Yukiychan. We're happy you're here!"

I guess he thought I felt left out.

They finished their meal and paid. However before they left, Natsumi-chan called me over.

"It was truly a pleasure to meet you! On the first day, let's go to school together!"

"Y-Yeah, I'll be waiting. . ."

And with that she opened the door and left.

Both of them looked back and gave me a wave. I of course returned one as well.

Will this be alright? 

Natsumi-chan is really perspective.

How long until they figure out I am the Yukiya? Are they already suspecting me?

But it's somewhat reassuring. . .

Anyways, school is starting soon, which is simply another headache. . .

Another chapters, and we finally meet the friends. And they finally meet the new Yukiya. If I'm honest, I hope they find out soon. Or she simply tell them. I like it when friends get together and help each other. Anyways school is looming and also the store, so a new arc for sure.

Anyways, new chapter in 2-3 days.

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