Abyssgard's Gender Chaos! ~The Cursed Bracelet Swapped the Twins!?~ - Soul Mirror and the Twins' Secret — Which One Disappears?

Sis, look at that! The tree roots look like a staircase! Where Mococo was pointing, there was indeed a natural staircase formed by gnarled, intertwining roots. The smell of rain-soaked earth tickled their nose. The tension that had been coiled tight from yesterday's stream seemed to melt away into the quiet of the forest. You're right. But be careful — the ground's slippery. Fuwawa walked a few steps behind Mococo, watching her little sister's back. The short white hair sparkled in the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees. Even as a boy, that innocent silhouette was exactly the same as it had always been. (I have to protect this child.) The thought settled quietly in the depths of her chest. It had been two days since that cursed night, and neither of them had slept much. Every time they looked in a mirror, a stranger stared back. Even the other members' voices had changed. And yet, Mococo alone kept smiling like nothing had happened. Whoa, a mushroom! It's huge! Mococo, don't touch that. It might be poisonous, you know? Aww, but look at the shape! It's like a plate! Mococo crouched down, staring intently at the large mushroom. Even in a boy's body, her habit of chasing whatever caught her interest was exactly the same. Mococo, let's hurry. We won't make it to Claire's before dark at this rate. Okaaay! ...Oh, Sis, what's this bug!? ...Mococo. Sorry, sorry! I'm coming, I'm coming! Mococo sprang to her feet and started walking again, facing forward. Fuwawa let out a small sigh and followed. This was the "Forest of Oblivion," sprawling across the outskirts of Tokyo. A place saturated with Abyssal influence, where anyone who wandered in was said to lose their memories. A dangerous forest that ordinary people wouldn't dare set foot in. But perhaps because Fuwawa and Mococo were Abyss-Touched, they somehow never lost their way. ...Hey, Sis. Mococo suddenly lowered her voice. What is it? What do you think Claire is like? What if she's really scary? She'll be fine. Clear Sight Society is an organization that researches the Abyss — they're looking into how to break the curse for us. She shouldn't be a scary person. Really!? That's a relief! ...Oh, Sis, is that the lab!? Beyond the trees, a white-walled building came into view. A futuristic research facility that appeared abruptly in the middle of the forest. The Clear Sight Lab. A large structure — three floors above ground, five below — surrounded by a powerful barrier. Wow... it's so big... Yes. This is the place that will investigate our curse. As the two approached the front entrance, the heavy iron doors slid open automatically. From inside, a woman in a white coat appeared. Silver hair tied back in a single bundle, intelligent purple eyes fixed on them. A small beauty mark beneath her left eye. A thick notebook and pen in her hand. Welcome to the Clear Sight Lab. I'm Claire Veil. I research curses at this facility. She said this and pushed her glasses up with a fingertip. Nice to meet you, Claire. I'm Fuwawa Abyssgard. This is my little sister, Mococo. I'm Mococo! Pleased to meet you! Mococo bowed deeply. Claire looked between the two of them, then wrote something in her notebook. According to the data, your physical transformation is a complete gender reversal caused by the curse. ...Fascinating. This isn't merely a change in appearance — Abyssal energy is rewriting your very physical structure. Huh, physical structure...? It's that serious? Yes. It's a phenomenon that modern medicine cannot even begin to explain. However, if we use the Soul Mirror, we can visualize the essence of the curse. We should be able to find clues for breaking it as well. Claire said this in her matter-of-fact tone, then led them inside the facility. The corridor was white, smelling of disinfectant. Occasionally, people who appeared to be other researchers passed by. All of them looked busy and paid Fuwawa and the others no mind. Wow, it's like a movie! Oh, what's that? It's glowing so much! Mococo pointed at a blue light embedded in the corridor wall. That's part of the barrier system. It protects this facility from Abyssal influence. While you're here, the progression of your curse should slow somewhat as well. Huh, it has that kind of effect! Yes. But it's not a fundamental solution. To fully break the curse, we need to understand its essence. Claire led them to a research room on the third basement floor. In the center of the room stood a large mirror. About two meters tall, framed in silver. Its surface glowed faintly with a pale blue-white light. This is the Soul Mirror. It reflects the state of the user's soul and visualizes the essence of the curse. However, if used while one's mental strength is weak, there's a danger it could actually strengthen the curse instead. Huh, danger...? It's all right. Your mental states are stable. It's safe to use now. Now then — Fuwawa, you first. ...Understood. Fuwawa stood before the mirror. Her reflection appeared. Herself, in a man's form. Shortened white hair, sharper brows — and yet, the color of her eyes remained the same as always. (This is who I am now.) The mirror's surface began to ripple slowly. ...This is. Words surfaced within the mirror. "The Twin Curse" "When one obtains true love, the other shall cease to exist." Fuwawa felt the blood drain from her entire body. (Cease to exist...? The other one...?) The words in the mirror quickly shifted into another image. A blurred scene, like an old recorded film. In it, two young girls were shown. ...What is this? The girls in the footage were holding hands and laughing. But the next moment, one girl's body dissolved into particles of light. The remaining girl collapsed, sobbing, crying out the name of the one who had vanished. This is a record of twins who were afflicted by this curse in the past. It's estimated to be from about three hundred years ago. She disappeared... One of them just disappeared? Mococo's voice was trembling. Fuwawa clenched her fist where Mococo couldn't see. Clenched it hard enough for her nails to dig in. (I have to protect Mococo. I will never — never — let this child disappear.) Fuwawa. Claire's quiet voice rang out, as if seeing straight through to the depths of Fuwawa's heart. You're trying to carry this all alone again, aren't you. ...What? I can tell. Your eyes are the same as mine once were. Eight years ago, during the Nocturnal Incident, I lost my mentor. Back then, I too tried to bear everything by myself. Claire... Even if you carry it alone, the curse won't break. Rather, if you collapse, your little sister will suffer even more. ...Please, don't forget that. Claire's purple eyes gazed straight at Fuwawa. Cold at first glance, yet kindness seeped from somewhere deep within them. ...Thank you. But protecting her is only natural for me. Fuwawa smiled. The same gentle smile she always wore in front of Mococo. Sis, are you okay? I'm fine. Don't worry. Fuwawa gently stroked Mococo's head. Even as a boy, that hair was soft, and every time she stroked it, Mococo narrowed her eyes in delight. Ehehe, Sis's hand really does feel nice! ...Yes. A sharp little pain pricked deep in her chest. (I want to protect this smile. For that, I don't care what happens to me.) Now then, Mococo, you next. Please stand before the mirror. O-okay... A little scary, though... Mococo timidly stood before the mirror. The surface rippled once more. "The Twin Curse" "When one obtains true love, the other shall cease to exist." The same words surfaced. The color drained from Mococo's face in an instant. ...Disappear means one of us disappears? Either you, Sis, or me? ...That interpretation is correct. However, that is merely the curse's condition. It doesn't necessarily mean one of you will vanish. If neither of you obtains true love, neither will disappear. But that means... Mococo's voice grew small. Fuwawa gripped her sister's hand. It's all right, Mococo. We won't fall in love with anyone. As long as we stay together, just the two of us, that's enough. ...Yeah, you're right. As long as I'm with you, Sis, we'll be okay. Mococo squeezed Fuwawa's hand back. That hand was trembling faintly. Both of you, for now the curse's influence is stable. But you can't let your guard down. The curse reacts to your emotional fluctuations and grows stronger. In particular, the deeper your sisterly bond becomes, the more the curse's progression accelerates. Huh, the deeper the bond...? Yes. Ironically, the stronger your love, the greater the price. That is how this curse works. Fuwawa bit her lip. (The deeper our bond, the stronger the curse. Then... should I distance myself from Mococo?) No. She couldn't do that. To protect Mococo, she needed to stay close. (But the closer I am, the more I put Mococo in danger?) Her thoughts spun in circles. Fuwawa. ...Yes. What you're thinking right now is probably wrong. Distance isn't the solution. The curse can't be escaped by distance. Rather, it's your feelings for each other that may hold the key to breaking it. The key...? Yes. The condition for breaking the curse is "true love." And I believe this curse may also be breakable by familial love. I think your bond might be the power that shatters the curse. Really!? Then maybe Sis and I can break the curse with our best-friends power!? Mococo's face lit up. ...Yes, the possibility isn't zero. Claire smiled — just barely. It was the first soft expression she had shown. Yes! Sis, with our best-friends power, we can totally blow that curse away! ...Yes. With you, Mococo, I'm sure we'll be fine. Fuwawa smiled. But deep in her heart, unease still swirled. (True love is the key. But if that means Mococo disappears...) That concludes today's examination. I'll compile the results in detail and give them to you later. Both of you, please rest well today. Thank you, Claire. Thank you very much! The two left the Clear Sight Lab. Outside, it was already evening. The forest trees were dyed orange. ...Sis. What is it? That mirror image from earlier — you remember? The one where one of them disappears. ...Yes. Do you think that could happen to us too? Mococo's voice was thin and frail. It's all right. We won't end up like that. Never. But Claire said it. The deeper the bond, the stronger the curse. ...Yes. But that also means our bond is real. There's no way we'd lose to some curse. Fuwawa stopped and placed both hands on Mococo's shoulders. Mococo. I've lived my whole life to protect you. And I'll keep protecting you, always. So don't worry about a thing. Sis... Okay, I got it. Mococo will protect you too, Sis! Tears welled in Mococo's eyes. But her face was smiling. (Mococo, you don't need to protect me. Because I will protect you.) Fuwawa whispered that in her heart. When they returned to Hollow Nest, Ren, Kai, and Yuu were in the living room. Welcome back. How was it — the lab? Ren had originally been a cool young man. Now he was in a woman's body. The long black hair and sharp gaze were unchanged. Yeah, we learned a lot. I'll explain the details later. ...I've stopped looking at my own face. I want to smash every mirror. Kai had originally been the bright mood-maker. Now in a girl's body, she lay slumped on the sofa. Where the hell did my muscles go!? I trained every single day! Yuu had originally been the athletic big-sister type. Now in a slender man's body, she gazed sorrowfully at her own arms. Everyone's the same as ever! Mococo burst out laughing. Mococo, you're sure energetic... Well, you were always kind of like a boy anyway. What's that supposed to mean!? Mococo is a girl! Okay, okay, you two, no fighting. Fuwawa stepped in with a wry smile. Right — should we stream today? The viewers are probably worried. Oh, yeah! Let's stream! Sis, is that okay? Yes, let's. We've been worrying everyone, after all. The five of them h

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