Chapter 32: Sprout

The mirror doesn't lie !

### Transition Milestones

Karii does her first hairstyle change. She changes it to one with a sexy ponytail in back, and cute bangs on the sides of her head.

### Relationship Evolution

Karin is the one who actually styles Karii's new hairstyle, right there in school during break time !

### Skills Learned

Karii learns a few things about hair styling and care.

### Lessons Learned

Naoya learns a somewhat melodramatic lesson concerning a girl's prerogative about showing off her new hairstyle and her sexy presentation.

SPROUT

CHAPTER 32 OF THE MANGA

## Previously

Karii Maki has had a lot of fun recently. This, by buying her first swimsuit, a French cut bikini, then wearing it when the group of friends go to the beach one hot day. Karii unexpectedly meets, then gets to interact with a new 'friend', Kaitani ( the Maniacal 'Girl' in ordinary mode ). During the day at the beach, Karii was also greatly impressed by the fact that Chiyoko, the club president, wore her hair in a sexy ponytail. Wow ! Can Karii hope to do the same thing with her hair ?

## Chapter Overview

At school one recent day, Karin notices that Karii is trying to do something with her hair. But what ? Karii is trying to shape and secure her hair into a sexy ponytail, just like she had seen Chiyoko do at the beach. But she is going about it all wrong. Once again, it is Karin to the rescue, showing Karii how it is done. Afterwards, Karii wants everyone's honest opinions. Chiyoko and Karin love it, but Karii wants something more. So she goes roaming the school hallways, until she bumps into Naoya. Naoya has a crush on her, so no surprise that he says that she looks great. However, Naoya was expecting something more from Karii, like maybe a love confession. But he is left hanging 'high and dry'.

## This Chapter's Story

During break time at school, Karin inquires as to what Karii is trying to do ? Karii tells her that at the beach, sempai ( Chiyoko ) wore her hair in a sexy ponytail. Karii wants to try and do the same thing. Karin becomes appalled when she sees Karii not only going to use an ordinary rubber band in her hair, but she is holding it in her teeth, to boot ! Karin offers one of her own hair bands. Seizing the opportunity, Karii asks Karin to help her do her hair. This Karin does, with the result that Karii now has not only a sexy ponytail, but cute little bangs on side of her head. Mirror ? The mirror confirms the wonderful transformation and attractive presentation !

Late into the after school club session, both Chiyoko and Karin comment on how cute Karii now looks ! This hits Karii right in the heart, but in a good way. However, she still wants comments concerning if she actually and 'fer real' looks cute or not. But who else could be asked ? Who else indeed ! Naoya !!! In the hallway, Karii flags down Naoya. Karii is glad that another one can be tapped for an opinion, and Naoya is super glad that he can see Karii, his heartthrob, once again ! Karii adds fuel to the fire in Naoya's heart by telling him that she was *specifically looking for him* ! Naoya almost breaks into tears, as Karii tells herself that he will have to do, since no one else is around right now.

Karii begins by asking Naoya if anything is different about her right now ? Naoya only stares at her with a puzzled look on his face, as Karii becomes more and more agitated and giddy. Naoya only continues to give her a look of stupidity and bewilderment. Finally, Karii has to 'spill the beans' by telling him in a shaky voice that there's no way that you did not notice ? No way ! Acting dumber than a box of rocks, Naoya blurts out that, Yes, he did notice her new hairstyle, but he thought she had some other private, intimate business to talk to him about ( like, maybe, a love confession ??? ), and he did not want to interrupt that with a mundane comment about her hair ! Karii retorts that *this is my business !* A girl's prerogative is to know his genuine thoughts about her new hairstyle.

" It - It suits you. " , ejects Naoya.

" But do you think it's cute . . . . . . . ??? ", inquires Karii.

**" Yeah, YEAH, IT'S *SUPER CUTE* "**, bellows Naoya.

And with that, Karii merely smiles, thanks him, and says bye-bye, nothing more. Naoya stands completely silent for a long while, giving it time to 'sink in'. Eventually, all he can say to himself is, *" That's it ??? "* Then realizing the utter debasement and stark blandness of it all, he 'changes gears' to try and convince himself of a better and more pure motive that Karii would have had---

" NO, THAT'S NOT IT, THAT'S NOT IT AT ALL, NAOYA TAKEDA ! THINK POSITIVELY ! KARII-CHAN CAME HERE TO MEET ME TO SHOW ME HER NEW HAIRSTYLE ! SHE DID THIS FOR THAT PURPOSE ALONE ! SO THAT MEANS . . . . . . . . MAYBE *I HAVE A CHANCE* AFTER ALL !?!?!

By now Naoya is breathing heavily and sweat is dripping from his face.

Back in the clubhouse, at the very instant of Naoya's epiphany, Karii all of a sudden gets cold chills raging throughout her body. Karin wants to know if anything is wrong ? Karii says nothing, but continues to quiver in astonishment and foreboding.

## Chapter Lookback and Commentary

" For my next trick, the sexy ponytail hairstyle will morph into ultra-feminine, super sexy twin tails ! "

Manga Fan's Commentary
Kiley Norton / 47 weeks ago / 6 likes
.......Damn! This manga is full of tran[sgender] moods!

Andrew Medley / 47 weeks ago
Then don't read it ......it is just [a] manga ?

Kiley Norton / 47 weeks ago / 10 likes
[Hey,] Andrew Medley---I'm trans[gender myself, you] dumbass, it's a good thing!

Eli Elric / 46 weeks ago / 4 likes
[transgender] girl? same! I'm reading it for the same reason, [I'm a transgender girl myself] LOL !!!

**Sheep in Wolf's Clothing / 45 weeks ago**

Make that three !!! I love reading transgender male to female (gender bender) manga !!!

Sam Bridger / 47 weeks ago / 3 likes
I like that ponytail, how would it be if she has long hair ?

Adam Perreira / 47 weeks ago / 3 likes
I love long hair [on girls]. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Combat Fox / 47 weeks ago
I have a habit of wanting to feel straight hair... or soft hair... It's just feels good. I can't help it...

Yao Sadra / 47 weeks ago / 2 likes
Poor guy, he is being given false hopes XD.

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