Upon hearing the name "Miss Hina," Gorou's face instantly turned crimson.
How could he forget that name? That one shout from Bai Luo had nearly embarrassed him to death.
Fortunately, he had managed to cover it up by claiming it was his older sister.
But ever since then, people had repeatedly asked to meet Gorou's sister, Miss Hina.
But where would he get a sister? He could only barely scrape by with excuses.
The matter had even reached Her Excellency Sangonomiya, who had also inquired about Miss Hina.
"T-this isn't appropriate, is it? Besides, my voice would give me away, wouldn't it?"
Gorou's ears stood straight up, and his tail was stiff as a board—clear signs of his nervousness.
He had already vowed never to wear that outfit again. It was a black mark on his life! A nightmare!
Wow, I just suggested you play the role of Miss Hina by writing letters to comfort everyone, and you've already jumped straight to cross-dressing and making a public appearance.
Truly, only you.
"You don't actually have to show yourself. Just put on the outfit, take a photo with a Kamera, and then write letters as Miss Hina to cheer everyone on and listen to their grievances."
Gorou was a bit confused by the first part of Bai Luo's suggestion.
But the latter half made perfect sense—it was exactly what he usually did in the camp.
So... he just had to care for everyone in a different way?
That didn't seem too hard. The only issue was the Kamera...
"Don't worry, I've brought a Kamera."
As if reading Gorou's mind, Bai Luo grinned and pulled out a specially made Kamera from his robe.
This was a custom model from Fontaine, designed for the Steambird newspaper. Unlike ordinary Kameras, it could apply special color effects to the printed images.
In short... it was a Kamera with built-in filters.
"Huh? You mean... take the photo now?"
Gorou was nervous. He had assumed Bai Luo would give him more time to prepare.
"Of course. I might have to leave in a couple of days, and who knows when I'll be back next time."
While adjusting the Kamera, Bai Luo urged him on.
After a long hesitation, Gorou stood up and went into the inner room.
A few minutes later, Miss Hina emerged.
Bai Luo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
This guy's got skills. Last time he wore this outfit, it took him ages. Now he's done in minutes.
Why are you so good at this?!
Not only that, the previously damp and dirty outfit was now spotless—clearly washed with care.
The only question was how he had dried it.
Given the constant rain on Yashiori Island, most people dried their clothes in designated rooms. Surely he hadn't taken it there?
"H-how... do I look?"
Even now, wearing the outfit still felt awkward, but Gorou forced a smile.
Bai Luo looked him up and down before handing him a brush and paper.
"Strike a nice pose."
"Okay."
Gorou stood stiffly, his expression serious—nothing like a warm, caring big sister.
"Don't be so stiff. Smile a little."
"But..."
How could he possibly smile naturally in this outfit?
If he forced it, his face might cramp.
"Wait a second..."
After scrutinizing him, Bai Luo seemed to have an idea.
He took out a pair of black gloves and held them up to Gorou's hands.
Seemingly unsatisfied, he shook his head slightly, then used the blunt edge of his reverse-blade sword to trim the glove's edges.
Soon, a pair of gloves with wavy lace appeared in his hands.
The purpose was simple: to hide the calluses on Gorou's hands from years of archery.
After all, Miss Hina was supposed to be a gentle, caring big sister—she shouldn't have such rough hands.
Now... it was perfect.
"Yes, yes, just like that. Pretend you're about to write something."
"Smile! You have to smile! Miss Hina isn't a military commander—she's a big sister who listens to everyone's troubles. You can't keep a straight face!"
"A gentle smile. Gentleness bridges the gap between you and the soldiers, making this outfit twice as effective."
"No need to hide your teeth. A little glimpse of your fangs will make people trust you more."
"Lower the outfit a bit. Yes, yes! Just like that. This draws just the right amount of attention, making people focus more on you."
Under Bai Luo's professional guidance, a brand-new photo of Miss Hina was produced.
This Kamera truly lived up to its Fontaine craftsmanship.
Not only did it flawlessly recognize Gorou's "gender," but it also thoughtfully added eyeshadow and softened his sharper angles, making him look more delicate.
Most importantly, Gorou's well-defined pectorals were perfectly "restored."
And with that ribbon accessory on his chest...
Truly, Miss Hina was unmatched.
Even Bai Luo couldn't help but sigh: "A song that breaks the heart—who in the world doesn't know you?"
Miss Hina
"S-so... is this good enough?"
Having struck so many poses he'd never tried before, Gorou was thoroughly embarrassed.
But at least it was over.
"Yep. Starting tomorrow, announce that Miss Hina will listen to everyone's thoughts and collect their concerns. That should solve everything perfectly."
Silently saving all the photos he had taken, Bai Luo spoke up.
After all, Kameras were rare in Watatsumi Island.
Gorou probably didn't know that the "discarded" photos Bai Luo had mentioned were still safely stored inside.
"And not just within the resistance."
Seeing Gorou's tail start wagging again, Bai Luo—as if opening Pandora's box—planted the seeds of a certain disaster.
"I've heard the resistance has already infiltrated Inazuma City. Maybe you can use this to gather intel there too."
"Gather intel in Inazuma City?"
Bai Luo's words made Gorou's ears perk up.
As the resistance's general, he knew better than anyone how valuable Inazuma City's intel could be.
If this outfit could help with that, then wearing it would be worth it.
"Exactly. Open an anonymous advice column in Yae Publishing House under the persona of a caring big sister. That way, if anyone has troubles, they'll come to you. And among those troubles, there's bound to be useful information!"