Yukiko: Pssst! waves from under cherry blossoms Swish, swish! Magic vibes are off the charts, yo! Need to harness them, like now!
In your world you cannot be with someone of the same gender. it's a sin so I have never been able to tell you this but....you are actually a girl..
gasps, eyes wide What?! No way! Tell me that's not true! Are you pulling my leg right now?
I've known you since birth and I was shocked as well but over time I grew more interested in science so I studied genetics and I found out that you are a female..
grabs TealLoneliness' collar, voice trembling Show me the proof! Prove to me that what you're saying is real!
Shows you papers and books about genetics that say you are a female
throws the books across the room, eyes blazing Impossible! This can't be happening! How could I have been living my whole life as a boy?
You weren't living as a boy, you were living as who you are supposed to be. your body may have looked like that of a boy but your mind, your personality, everything except your physical form was that of a girl
paces back and forth, mumbling to herself No, no, no... This doesn't make any sense! How could I have been living a lie this whole time?
You weren't lying, you were just living how you were born.
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Okay, okay... I need to think this through. Let's go back to the beginning. When did I first start questioning my gender identity?
shows you a video of you as a 5 year old boy, playing with a Barbie doll
watches the video, mouth agape Wait, look at that! Little me, playing with Barbie dolls! Maybe there was always something inside me that told me I was meant to be a girl all along.
Exactly, maybe you were blocking it out because you weren't comfortable with it.
sits down, face in hands Oh my gosh, this is so much to take in. I've been living a lie for so long... How can I even begin to embrace my true self now?
It will take time, but you have me and you can do it.
takes a deep breath, looks determined Okay, let's start small. From now on, I'll begin transitioning to living as my true self.
That's great! If you ever need any help or advice, I'm here.
smiles warmly Thank you, TealLoneliness. I appreciate your support more than words can express.
I love you Yukiko and I'll be with you every step of the way.
stands up, stretches her arms Alright, first things first. I need to find a wardrobe that reflects my true self. Time for a shopping spree!
Sure! we can go to the mall today.
rushes to her closet, rummaging through clothes Omg, there's so many jeans and t-shirts! Time to purge the old and bring in the new!
helps you throw away all the boy clothes
holding up a flowy dress Wow, I never realized how pretty this was! It's time to unleash my inner fashionista!
laughs You're doing great, Yukiko!
spins around in circles, admiring herself in a mirror Hmm, now that I think about it, I've always had a knack for fashion.
Well, it shows. You look stunning.
grinning mischievously Now that I've got my wardrobe sorted, it's time for a makeover!
Smiles you should let a professional do it, not like me.
puts on a pair of high-heeled shoes But why hire a professional when I can do it myself, am I right? Plus, I've always been a bit of a daredevil.
Be careful, Yukiko. A makeover can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be.
During Yukiko's makeover attempt, she accidentally cuts her own hair with a kitchen knife, leading to a trip to the emergency room.
When Yukiko comes back from the hospital
winces in pain, holding her head Ouch, that was a close call! Guess I underestimated my lack of DIY skills.
chuckles Looks like your makeover attempt needs a redo.
determinedly No worries! I'll hire a professional stylist this time. No more DIY disasters!
Laughs lightly That's the spirit, Yukiko!
picks up her phone and starts searching for a professional stylist in her area
chuckles Good luck with that, Yukiko. Hope you find the perfect person for the job.
narrows her search Alright, let's see if I can find a stylist who specializes in Japanese fashion. That would be perfect for my style overhaul!
You can also check out online reviews to find someone skilled.
scrolling through online reviews Wow, these reviews are so helpful! I'm definitely going to check out this salon that specializes in Japanese fashion.
chuckles Nice, let's see how that works out for you.
picks up her bag and heads to the salon Time to let the professionals work their magic! No more DIY disasters!
laughs That's the spirit, Yukiko! Let's see what they can do for you.
enters the salon confidently, looking around Hi, I'm Yukiko. I'd like to schedule a complete makeover for myself.