Chapter 3

GONNA BE THE TWIN TAIL

Ore, Twintail ni Narimasu. Pai

CHAPTER 3 OF THE MANGA

(Story Note---Chapter 3 is mostly a long, extended, and detailed conversation between Twoearle and Souji, and including Akia and Shouji's Mom, regarding why Souji was chosen to become TailRed, and the circumstances that made that selection necessary. Aika listens in on the conversation, and frequently 'puts in her two cents' regarding what is being explained. Mom also expresses her thoughts. This chapter has been edited and reconfigured so that nothing is more than PG-13.)

## Previously

TailRed survived her first encounter with the Elemelians, but she was more or less unprepared, and was 'playing it by ear'. It is a wonder that TailRed did as well as she did in battle. After all, she had little to no idea how to use the battle features of the TailGear. At least TailRed got to see, in person, an Elemelian, the one called Lizardguildy. Plus, she got to name herself, *TailRed* ! With the battle over, and Lizardguildy defeated, the little girls who lost their desire to wear their hair in twin tails, got the desire back, and had their hair once again done up in twin tails. Turns out that Tail Red was a hit and a real darling of the high school that Souji attends. Aika seems to have learned a lot from observing the battle, too. Now that things have calmed down for a little while, Twoearle sees the need to give Shouji a quick education on how to use the Red TailGear, as well as a sense of the broader picture of what the Elemelians are trying to accomplish here on Earth.

## Chapter Overview

After the battle with Lizardguilty, Twoearle uses the time wisely to try and explain so many things that TailRed has to learn to be an effictive Battle Maiden. How to command the TailGear, why Souji was chosen, why Shouji has to transform from male to female and into a Teen Loli, and how the Elemelians are going to supposedly conquer the Earth, are some of the topics that need to be covered and discussed. Twoearle also takes some time to explain the theory of parallel universes, and why the Elemelians have come to Earth. The Mission of the Elemelians is to take 'Attribute Power' from humans, including such motivtion that allows girl to want to wear their hair in twin tails.

Twoearle wants to build a hidden command center under the Mitsuki house, and Mom gives permission for her to do just that ! Aika learns a lot, too, even if a lot of the information goes 'over Souji's head'. But things do not stay quiet for very long. After school, both Souji and Aika, along with everyone one else, receive an ultimatim from the Elemelians, stating that they will be successful with the invasion of the Earth.

## This Chapter's Story

Erina Shindo, the Student Council President, the next day after the battle with the alien monster, is addressing an assemblage of the entire student body. She speaks of something that concerns her deeply, that of the invasion of the city by Monsters (Elemelians, specifically one called Lizardguildy) yesterday, and the rampage that ensued. She relates that she, herself, was one of the people that was a target of the Monsters. However, she was rescued by a little girl warrior dressed in a red Battle Maiden's outfit, who, incidentally, wore her hair in huge twin tails. It is only because of this little girl warrior's efforts that I am here today to speak to all of you ! Erina says that she was so impressed with the actions of the twin tailed warrior, that she 'had her heart stolen' by this mysterious warrior. Several cheers go up from the crowd. Many of the boys are quite impressed with the cuteness and sex appeal of the twin tailed warrior, and are quite vocal about it.

Erina goes on to show a video of the battle action, recorded by someone on their iphone who was there on the scene. As the video plays out, one boy is having quite the opposite reaction to all the others---Souji Mitsuka. He is filled with embarrassment and trepidation, although no one knows or suspects (except one female student) that he was the one who transformed from male to female to become the little girl twin tailed warrior, called TailRed ! Souji groans in misery as everyone is watching TailRed dispatch Lizardguildy.

Later, during a break time in class, Souji is at his desk, feeling all the worse for seeing the video earlier. Everyone in the classroom seems to be talking about the cute, red-haired, twin tailed girl warrior that they saw on the video. To offer himself some precious solace, Souji silently tells himself that having their hair in twin tails was a most exciting and pleasurable experience, after all ! He begins daydreaming, of when he was looking at himself in the mirror of the mini-van, and seeing a cute, adorable little girl wearing her hair in sweet and innocent, yet oh, so sexy, red-haired twin tails.....

"Earth to Souji....Earth to Souji....", comes a voice out of nowhere.

It is Aika. She is reminding Souji to go home right after school ends today, as Twoearle is going to give you a further explanation of what the Tail Gear is, and how to use it properly. Aika says that she is going to invite herself over, too, so that she can listen in, like it or not ! Seeing Souji with his mind still 'in the clouds', she asks him if he remembers anything from the brief explanation that was given him when he got back home after yesterday's battle ? Souji says that he remembers that he was able to sneak up to his bedroom without his Mom knowing why he did not come home immediately from school, or what he was doing out so late. Aika was able to 'run defense' for Souji, which helped tremendously to get to the bedroom without anyone noticing. Somehow, Twoearlie manged to sneak (teleport?) into Souji's bedroom, too.

FLASHBACK ---

Last night in Souji's bedroom, Souji kicks things off by wanting to know who are those perverted monsters like Lizardguildy, what is the power that was used against that monster, and why the seeming "erotic nature" of changing into a little girl Loli, not that it would be undesirebable ? Twoearle tries to compose herself from the provocative excitement of being in a boy's bedroom. Soon, she merely gives a twist of her wrist, and a translucent computer monitor appears in front of her, as she is sitting on the floor of the bedroom next to the side of the bed. About the Tail Gear.....as a detailed picture appears on the screen. **(\*)** Both Souji and Aika take turns looking and studying the monitor screen. After Aika is done looking at the screen, she lamblasts Twoearle for the explanations about the Tail Gear being in such a geeky and nerdy way. Techie jargon, much ? The comeback from Twoearle is that she is a tech-savvy, highly skilled designer / programmer, and knowledgeable in all phases of power from 'the Force' as transmitted through the Tail Gear, whereas you, Akia, are a hang-dog, kick-butt, greenhorn high school bumpkin who knows nothing about anything. Aika takes offense at her comment, and the two get into a physical altercation, ending up rolling on the floor of the bedroom. Souji hardly notices, except to note that as the two of them are wearing mini-skirts and sprawled on the floor, he can see the panties of the both of them. However, he turns his attention to the screen, as he is so absorbed in studying the picture and explanations of the Tail Gear. Aika wins the impromptu fight.

Twoearle acquits herself, and after Aika and her slowly get up off of the floor, then begin eyeing one another with sour looks, continues the training session. Souji begins by stating that he sorta understands about the features and abilities of the Tail Gear, but why do I have to turn into a little girl to be able to use Tail Gear ? Twoearlie replies rather bluntly that she is emotionally, socially, and romantically attracted to other females. So she designed and built the first set of Tail Gear specifically for the female body. That first Tail Gear was like a hobby for me. Aika is quite taken aback by such an explanation, as she gives a nasty 'you got to be kidding me' look towards Twoearle. "Got a problem with that ???", Twoearle shots back ? Moving on, Twoearlie points out that as a little girl Loli, such a one would be able to attract the attention of the monsters, as well as getting them to 'let their guard down'. That is the best setup for preparing for a fight; something like that could be used against them. Not being entirely convinced about that line of thinking, nevertheless, Souji states that he has no objection to transforming and fighting as a cute, adorable tween girl. He admits that dressing and presenting as a girl, and wearing her hair in twin tails, has always been a passion and an understanding about himself held close to his heart, even to the point of occasionally wishing that he had been born a girl. "Being a sweet, innocent little girl Loli is the best!", remarks Twoearle.

Next, Souji wants to know more about you, Twoearle ! Surprisingly, and somewhat embarrassed, Twoearle begins by saying that she is not from this planet, Earth. Furthermore, she is not actually from this Universe. She comes from a parallel universe, that is really not all that different from this Universe. The names for places are different, however, she comes from the same country in her universe, that is called "Japan" in this Universe. Continuing, Twoearlie says that let's talk about what these monsters really want, and the power that motivates one's heart, called "Elemera". Trying to 'put it into his own words', Souji processes the information as best as he can.

It is attested that there are dozens of parallel universes, all existing side-by-side, and all are similar to one another. However, some of the universes have exceptional scientific abilities. Yet, advanced science and technology needs great amounts of power. Thus, it was discovered that one of the most powerful forces of all time that can be utilized, is that of the spiritual workings of the symbolic humanlike heart. What those monsters are looking for, plus what powers the Tail Gear, is the Elemera attribute that is found in all humanlike creature's hearts. That attribute springs forth infinitely, from people's every though, desire, and preference. Did you wonder why those monsters, collectively called "Ultimaguil", were shouting, "Search for girls who wear twin tails?"? Wanting to wear one's hair in twin tails is the perfect example of Elemera. Many girls choose that hairstyle because of the great love that they have for that particular style. That love is considered to be a form of mental and/or spiritual energy. If that love, that particular attribute, was to be taken from them, they would lose the motivation to ever wear twin tails !

Souji is shocked by what he is hearing. He reasons that if 'he' had failed in yesterday's battle, that means that monster would have removed the twin tail attributes of all of those little girls, and they would never wear twin tails again....right ? Right, they would have lost that particular Elemera. So, Elemera, emotional power, is quite the energy source ? All Elemera has that kind of power. As an example, like if you were running a foot race. You could drag and force yourself along, hating every moment, or you could 'run your heart out'. There you can see the power difference between mundane motivation vs Elemera. Humanlike mental concentration has its limits, but Elemera power far exceeds ordinary power generation methods. That is why the Ultimaguil are looking for human attributes, and that is also the power source for the Tail Gear, making Tail Gear the strongest Battle Maiden outfit that one can wear.

Next, Twoearle wants to know if Souji saw something on the ground after Lizardguildy was defeated ? Yes, he did ! It was a green crystal that was morphed, then sucked up into his bracelet. Instantly, the crystal reappears in the palm of Souji's hand. Explaining, Twoearle says that is an Attribute Crystal, called an 'Elemera Orb'. This was Lizardguildy's attribute power, specifically, his love for little girl's plushies, and watching/photographing little girls holding onto their plushies. Continuing, Souji wants to know why attribute for the love of girl's twin tails is so powerful ? Shouldn't love of family (Storge Love) and friends (Philia Love) be more powerful ? Replying, Twoearle illustrates that all are very powerful, however, love of family and friends is almost a built-in human instinct. Yet love of twin tails is by its very nature, a chosen love by one's own free will, a cherished love, similar to ones chosing to show Agape Love (love of goodness and doing good). Is that not true in your case, Souji ? Aika wants to know if Souji would really risk his life so that little girls can wear twin tails ? "Actually, that spiritual concept is really strong in me ! That's why I did what I did yesterday, as a girl wearing twin tails, to boot!", replies Souji. Generally speaking, remarks Twoearle, Agape Love, and specifically in this instance, the twin tail attribute of love, are the strongest powers that a humanlike creature can command. Why that power concept and application is like that is really mysterious.

Beginning to understand those complex concepts, Souji declares that his growing up with the love of the twin tail hairstyle was not a mistake ! And if his twin tail attribute is really that strong, then it was a 'shoe in' for him to be selected to command the Red Tail Gear, even if it meant that he would become an authentic little girl ! That, and he has known for quite some time that the attribute bringing forth the desire to become a little girl who could wear twin tails, that having been hidden inside of himself up untill now, all fits together to explain his development of these particular Elemera attributes. He was chosen on that basis, plus given the power to transform from male to feamle ! Wow !

"Don't get a 'swelled head' over that !", cautions Aika. She then questions Twoearle. If those Ultra-monsters came to Earth to collect human attribute power, does that mean that they are from another world ? Yes, they are, and after ruining, then distroying my world, they came here, sadly relates Twoearle. Yet again, my world is not gone. When the Elemelians left my world, they took all the the humanlike people's attribute powers. At first, it would seem that nothing has changed. But the people are now cold, emotionless beings, lacking in motivation or passion to do any great and wonderful things. All are mundane and devoid of ambition; that is so very cruel ! A world where you can't do things that you have come to treasure and enjoy ? How horrible, interjects Souji !

Twoearle now becomes intimate and personal. She relates that early on in the battle on her world, she was badly injured. But thanks to that disablement happening, the Elemelians subsequently paid no attention to me, and thankfully did not remove my attributes. However, I was in no position to help protect or defend my world. Once completely lost or stolen, attribute power can never be returned or recreated. But I still have my attribute powers, so that is why I followed the Elemelians to Earth, to resume the opposition to the taking of human being's attribute powers. Souji thanks Twoearle for allowing him/her to understand and use the attribute power within themselves, as well as use the Red Tail Gear. (Twoearle later explains why she can't use TailGear herself.)

Next, Souji wants to know if there are other Tail Gear, and are there other ones who could wear it and help fight ? Yet, realates Twoearle, there is at this point one other set of Tail Gear, and she used to have someone in mind, but she has decided not to give the Tail Gear to that person, for unspoken reasons. Aika reminds Souji to take care of themselves and not get hurt, because right now they are the only one who can fight the Elemelians with Tail Gear. Continuing with another question, Souji asks; If everyone in your world, Twoearle, had lost their attribute power, how is it that the Tail Gear survived, and how can you posess the Tail Gear and become the custodian of it, since you don't wear your hair in twin tails ? Twoearle doesn't answer the question, but goes on to state that she needs to have a base of operations, like right now, to keep track of the Elemelians. How about having it built right under this house ? It would be the perfect hideout ! But we would need your Mom's permission. After all, it is her house. Twoearle now runs through her mind several different ideas that would persuade Mom to let her built the Command Center under the house. Yet each one sounds more ridiculous and laughable as the previous one.

Right at this time, Mom makes an appearance, saying that she has heard everything. She was quietly listening just outside of the door ! Souji is angry that Mom has been evesdropping on him like this. Mom defends herself, saying that Souji brought an unknown female here, other than Aika, and that looked so very suspecious.

Setting that delimma aside, Mom launches into a rather lengthly speech, throughly explaining her motives and asperations. She begins by saying that she just knew that you guys were behind the incident that happenen recently with that Elemelian taking away several little girl's desires to wear their hair in twin tails. Furthermore, Mom has long come to suspect that her son, Souji, is probably a transgender person, specifically a Bigender person who can transform back and forth from male to female. This would explain how he was able to access the Tail Gear, and fight the Elemelians ! Souji becomes quite upset, realizing that Mom has, all this time, correctly deduced that he is a Bigender person, but never let on that she knew.

Continuing, Mom reveils that from a young age, and especially around the time she went to Middle School, she always dreamed of someday becoming a heroine that would save humanity from some gruesome disaster. Your Father, too, may he rest in peace, also was a dreamer, who wanted to 'change the world', although his plans and my ideas were dramically opposed to each other. We dated for quite a while, but we would break up, then come together again many, many times. During one of those times when he was gone and I was alone, I found out I was pregnant with you ! Nevertheless, the next time your Father showed up, he was forced to marry me. He then suddenly passed away. I knew then I would probably never be the ideal heroine that I so wanted to be, but I held out the hope that if I would give birth to a son, that he would carry and impliment that dream for me.

Souji silently remarks to himself as to how could Mom do this to him even before he was born ? "I don't wanna hear it !", pouts Souji. However, Mom continues. She recalls that her Middle School days were the happiest days of her life back then. Those wonderful times are reflected in what your Father and myself decided upon to be your name, a name that has a duality in the meaning of it. I never thought that duality would show up in your ability to transform between male and female Gender Expressions, nor that you would be an ordinary son, but also a hero at the same time !!! Souji tells themselves that knowing this from Mom, that revelation is for sure going to turn them into a teenage deliquent !

Twoearle now breaks in to say that she has been quite intensely listening to everything that Mom has related. She then approaches Mom with a series of requests. First, she, Twoearle, would like to begin living with the two of you at this residence. Mom says that there is no valid reason to refuse. Next, she would like to have an underground Command Center and Labratory. Go right ahead, quips Mom. You will have to show me around sometime when it is done ! However, the final request is presented with a bit of mind control by Twoearle towards Mom .... Twoearle states that she wishes to share sleeping quarters with Souji. Mom repeats back, word for word, that Twoearle may share sleeping quarters with Souji. Souji, for his part, is shocked. Aika is livid beyond belief. Akia roars out, "Miharu-sama, think clearly about this ! If you let a woman like Twoearle live as such with Souji, for a certainty Souji's morals, decency, and purity will be corrupted !"

"WHAT KIND OF PARENTING IS THIS SUPPOSED TO BE .... ?", shouts Souji.

Calmly and nonchalantly, Mom muses that Twoearle has a nice look in her eyes, therefore, she can't be all that bad ! Twoearle now embraces Mom, as she thanks Mom for her kind words, and saying that she, too, like Mom, is totally devoted to Souji and his well-being. As the two continue to hug one another, Souji and Akia look on in abject astonishment. Akia silently reasons with herself, saying that Mom and Twoearle must obviously be joking around about Souji and his sleeping arrangements. Yet, much more important subjects need to be addressed and explored. Such as, in a world where Attribute Power is hunted down and stolen, how did Twoearle get her hands on the Twin Tail Attribute that is the core of the Tail Gear, and is needed to power it, when she herself does not wear her hair in twin tails, that being an absolute requirement ?
(END FLASHBACK FROM THE PREVIOUS EVENING)

Today at school, during lunchtime, Aika continues her conversation with Souji. She unabashedly states that Twoearle must be hiding something big ..... after all, Twoearle didn't answer that question from you about how she got the Twin Tail Attribute without wearing the twin tail hairstyle, when you, Souji, asked that of her earlier that evening! Souji merely replies that you, Aika, are taking things a bit too far ! But leaving that thought aside, Souji notices something happening at the table across the aisle from Aika and himself. Two other boys are sitting across from one another, and the nerdy boy with glasses is showing a picture on his iphone to the other boy. It is obviously a picture of TailRed in her Battle Maiden outfit. The nerdy boy swoons that he wants to be TailRed's lover .... er .... I mean .... her 'big brother' .... she is so freakin' cute .... and she sports a sword .... so erotic .... hey, cut me with that sword of yours .... I can't take this cuteness overload anymore ....

***KAPOW !!! SPLAT !!!***

Souji throws a open milk carton, hitting the nerdy boy on the cheek ! Milk splatters everywhere ! After wiping off his cheek, the nerdy boy comes over to Souji, madder than a hornet with a death wish !

**"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOIN', MITSUKA ? YOU LOVE TWIN TAILS SO MUCH .... SO YOU WANT TO HOG TAILRED ALL TO YOURSELF ? IS THAT WHY YOU WANT TO FORM A TWIN TAIL CLUB ? I won't give you Red-Tan (#) ! Never, ever, never ! She is all mine !"**

"Seriously, just stop ! Stop already with the TailRed idolatry ! Just give it up !", bemoans Souji.

Later, after school has ended, Souji and Aika are at the shoe lockers. Souji pleads to Aika that they are spreading pictures of TailRed all over the Internet. It's good that they are cheering for her, but all this publicity is giving me the creaps, even though no one at school, except you, Aika, knows that I am actually TailRed when transformed. Aika says that when we get home, she will force Twoearle to erase all those pictues from cyberspace with her alien knowhow and powers. Please, no violence, utters Souji ! Changing the subject, Souji questions Aika about what the two of them are going to do about after school club activites ? I'm supposed to get the Twin Tail Club organized and 'off the ground'. So, just do that, replies Aika. You're probably not going to have to fight the Elemelians every single day, now, would you ? Souji says that he as to be mentally prepared for battle every single day, after all. One of those monsters could appear yet this afternoon, ya know ! Nah ! Not after what happened yesterday, with that battle and all, quips Aika.

Yet, when Aika and Souji are walking home from school together, they here a loud voice coming from the sky. It is a somber proclaimation of some sort---

"TO ALL HUMANS WHO INHABIT THIS WORLD ! We are the Chosen Ones, who come from another Parallel Universe. We are THE ULTIMAGUIL ! We mean no harm to your people, we only want the Spiritual Attributes dwelling in your hearts. We will guarantee your lives if you do not resist. But there are already some among you who would rise up and oppose us. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE ! You can challenge us to your heart's content, but know this---you **will be defeated and killed** !"

By now, both Aika and Souji are watching the message on their iphones. It seems that the message is on every broadcast and cable channel, and on every Internet website. They have hijacked every form of communications to announce their intentions, remarks Souji. They apparently really do plan on invading the entire world !

However, at this very moment, Twoearle, dressed in a baby-doll nightgown, is lounging in Souji's bedroon, on his bed, and waiting for him to return from school.

(End Chapter 3)

## Chapter Lookback, Commentary, and Opinion

**(\*) TAIL GEAR**

The picture of the Tail Gear that appeared on the screen of the monitor---

**(#) Adding "Tan" to one's name**

-tan (たん): A young child's slurred mispronunciation of -chan. If it is used by an adult at all, unless speaking to an infant or toddler, the person is most likely either being sarcastic, or a teen or adult who wants to be seen as a Kawaiiko, or as having an intense idolization of another person.