Chapter 37: Mahiro and a Girl's Mannerisms

Mahiro intently looks in the mirror as she applies makeup (glossy, tinted lip balm) to herself for the first time.

## Features of this Chapter

### Social Setting

The bathroom at home / in the classroom at school / the teacher's work room

### Transition Development

Mahiro learns, by trial and error, how to apply tinted lip balm, and by extension, lipstick.

### Skills Learned

What to do with the attention that makeup generates, from both girls and boys. How to handle the reprimand from the teacher.

MAHIRO AND A GIRL'S MANNERISMS

CHAPTER 37 OF THE MANGA

Japanese Title: *Mahiro To Joshi No Tashinami*

## Previously

Even though it was past her birthday, nevertheless, the friends decided to throw a surprise party for Mahiro. Yes, they were able to keep it a secret from Mahiro, although Asahi almost 'spilled the beans'. Everyone had a good time at the party, especially with the giving and opening of the presents. Unfortunately, Kaede had to work her part time job, so she could not be in attendance. However, Kaede did sent an appropriate gift, Mahiro's first encounter with makeup. Mahiro got a stick of glossy, tinted lip balm, the perfect 'gateway drug' to future hardcore makeup !

## This Chapter's Story

The early morning of the next school day after Mahiro's surprise party, finds her in the bathroom, intently looking in the mirror. She is already dressed for school in her female school uniform, but needs to do one last detail before heading on out to school. Mahiro carefully twists open the tinted lip balm lipstick case that was given to her during the party, and carefully applies a generous swatch to her lips ! She then smiles sweetly at her image in the mirror !

Walking to school, she meets Momiji and Kaede also walking. 'Good Morning' greetings are exchanged all around. However, Momiji does a 'double take' on Mahiro; something is different about her, something voluptuous, but Momiji can't put her finger on it ! Mahiro asks if something is wrong ? Momiji only replies that today, somehow, Mahiro looks so much more adult-like ! But it is Kaede who nails it; Mahiro is wearing the glossy, tinted lip balm that she gave to her. Mahiro suddenly becomes self-conscience, and states that she only used it so as not to appear rude regarding the gift. Kaede says that it is fine, that she understands. Then in a surreal yuri moment, Kaede, with her finger, touches Mahiro on her lips, and tells her that she 'really has what it takes' ! Kaede makes an opened-ended promise that if Mahiro wants to try out more makeup, to just let her know ( see Chapter 7 ). Momiji gives off a sour face, probably because she is not yet allowed to wear makeup. Kaede ends with a mild warning---for Mahiro to be careful at school with her new found feminine looks and presentation.

Sure enough, at school, a crowd of girls gather around Mahiro's desk, to see the wonderful, fresh, mature look that Mahiro is now sporting. Mahiro becomes overwhelmed, so one of the fashionable girls tells everyone to just chill for a bit. Mahiro can't understand why the girls are so enraptured by her simple use of lip tint ? Miyo-chan comments that girls at this age are just naturally beginning to care about fashion, and things like that. Asahi drop-kicks her usual obtuse comment by saying that Asahi doesn't care about all that stuff, anyway. Mahiro silently contradicts herself by telling herself that she doesn't care all that much either (but she is wearing the lip balm, nonetheless )! Then Mahiro thinks to herself that being fawned over is quite nice, after all.

In a little bit, two boys head over to Mahiro's desk. She again silently thinks to herself that, wonder of wonders, she is attracting the boys, too ? Ara ~ Ara ! One of the boys hands Mahiro a small gift box. He awkwardly explains that today is White Day, so it is the day that boys give chocolate to the girls, that's all. Mahiro says that she will just treat the chocolate as a pleasant snack. Then there comes a pregnant silence, wherein Mahiro was expecting something more, but the boys merely stand in front of her, silent as a brick wall. Finally, Mahiro puts it to words, asking if there is anything more ? The boys are spooked, and quickly exit, leaving Mahiro perplexed. "DUMB BOYS !", shouts one of the girls from across the classroom !

Momiji approaches Mahiro, still at her desk, and tells her that she is on class duty today, and to go get the class journal. Mahiro goes to the teacher's work / study room, and obtains the journal from *Sensei* (lit. teacher) Mari. Mahiro silently bemoans the fact that she has to chronicle the day's events. As Mahiro turns to go, the Sensei nonchalantly comments on the fact that Mahiro is wearing tinted lip balm. It's so nice and natural. However, ***makeup is not allowed !!!*** Mari-sensei continues by saying that lip balm is not a lot, so she is going to let this slide with no penality. And she understands that Mahiro just wants to show herself as cute and pretty as possible. ***After all, she is a girl !*** But you, Mahiro, are cute enough without makeup ( Mahiro deeply and violently blushes ) ! But in school, your appearance and presentation must be proper. ( Mahiro practically goes into a 'la la land' trance, thinking to herself that she is being treated just like one of the flashy, fashion conscience, groovy girls! ) Then the hammer drops----*" TAKE IT OFF IN THE GIRL'S ROOM ! "* , commands Mari-sensei !!! Mahiro is then dismissed.

In the girl's room, Mahiro is in an entirely different mood. A foul and nasty mood ! She tells herself that this sort of action (wearing tinted lip balm) doesn't even count as anything at all. Really, such school regulations are tyrannical ! They squash free though and actions ! Returning to the classroom with the class journal, Miyo-chan immediately points out the fact that Mahiro is no longer wearing the lip balm. Darn! One of the 'flashy, fashionable' girls questions that Mahiro must have been busted by Mari-Sensei. Another 'f-f' girl states that the teacher is stricter than what she looks. The first girl then puts her arm around Mahiro to comfort her, and states that Sensei should have just let this first time quietly slide by. Mahiro boldly states that this is fashion cruelty, nothing less !

( Little did Mahiro know or suspect today, but the beginning buds of friendship with her and the 'flashy, fashionable' girls in class have begun to blossom and grow ! )

## Chapter Lookback

The Mangaka, Nekotoufu, comments on this chapter. Note that the Mangaka acknowledges that Mahiro is an authentic girl. And even Mahiro has told herself, in her mind, heart, and soul that she is a girl (see lower picture) ! Mahiro's transition from male to female is, so far, standing at 72% completion. ! Not bad !

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The Omake Chapter 39.5 Mini-Extra pix for Chapter 37---

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## Manga Fan's Commentary on This Chapter

**CuteGothLolita / 9 months ago / 10 likes**

In the beginning, Mahiro twisting open the tinted lip balm case, then putting on the glossy tinted lip balm while looking intently in the mirror----erotic as hell !

**Phùng Nhật Tân / 40 weeks ago / 8 likes**

Getting upset because you are not allowed to wear make-up? You [Mahiro] can just stay being a girl from now on... And tell your genius (little? big?) [little] sister to make the change permanent... She sure knows how to do it .-.

**Lillie Taylor / 27 weeks ago / 1 like**

It’s so obvious that she [Mahiro] is trying to stay in the closet, but wants to come out. She is such a valid trans girl <333

**Hánno Länsman / 40 weeks ago**

Lip balm.....makeup? Wouldn't say so, honestly.......

**Jared Vincent Crabb / 34 weeks ago**

Well, it is tinted, so it's closer to lipstick.

**Kitsu Kyouno Madoka / 40 weeks ago / 5 likes**

There's no going back, Mahiro, [she]'s a girl!

**Lillie Taylor / 27 weeks ago / 1 like**

She clearly wants to be one!!! <333

**Nikie Wallace / 40 weeks ago / 7 likes**

I think Mahiro is bisexual since h/she likes both genders. Well, that's my opinion.

**Lillie Taylor / 28 weeks ago / 2 likes**

Your opinion isn’t wrong. It’s literally a fact. From behaving flustered at the thought of perhaps being attracted to (who she initially thought was male) Momiji, to actually adoring the feeling of having boys faun over her in multiple chapters. We already knew that she was a trans girl, but as for your opinion on her being bisexual, yes... 100%!

[Go back to being a boy?] Why would SHE want to? She is clearly so much happier now that she can finally be herself. All that is left, is for her to come out of the closet completely! <333

**Vincent Nguyen / 40 weeks ago / 12 likes**

At this point Mahiro should just stay a girl.

**Yao Sadra / 40 weeks ago / 8 likes**

She is growing into a wonderful young woman!!! XD.