Finding My Voice In Her Skin

In every gender-bender story, there's always a section dedicated to fashion. It's inevitable! The male protagonist gets turned into a female protagonist, and obviously, their wardrobe is still full of male clothes.

Joseph is about to experience this firsthand!

"Wow, I'm going shopping with my mom… Usually, I'm not this excited to go out with her to buy clothes since I mostly stick to plain stuff, but now that I'm a girl… I can't help but want to try new things!"

Joseph kicked the air excitedly.

Still, as a middle-class kid, Joseph's dreams and expectations aren't exactly sky-high. The thought of wearing luxury brands feels as distant as the moon from Earth!

In any case, she'll be accompanying her mom in the afternoon. It's only…

Joseph glanced at her phone.

//9:40 AM//

Joseph doesn't know exactly when they'll head out, but that's not her problem right now! It's her future self's problem!

Well, since she has all the time in the world, maybe now's the perfect moment to start brainstorming the title of her novel.

Joseph began racking her brain, but after 15 minutes of staring blankly at the wall, she gave up and decided to spend her time playing good old League of Legends on her PC.

"Gahhhh! I've procrastinated again!"

After realizing she'd queued up for another match, Joseph slumped to the ground in defeat.

Even though she swore she'd start writing that novel… Ugh!

"But wait!! Wait, wait, waittt!"

Joseph muttered, jumping to her feet.

"I forgot to tell my best buddies that I turned into a girl! But wait… that's also bad… Who knows what they'll do if they see me like this?"

A chill ran down her spine. It's not that she doesn't trust her friends—they're her buddies! But as much as she wants to tell them about this sudden change… it's a little… complicated.

And she certainly won't "let the homies hit"! She used to joke about that sometimes, saying that if she ever turned into a drop-dead gorgeous woman, she'd let the homies hit, but…

When Joseph looked down at herself and then at the mirror in the corner of the room, she immediately shut that idea down.

"Nope, nopeee, nope! Not in a million years!"

Joseph nodded firmly, even though she knew she'd have to face them—or tell them—eventually. That she'd become a woman…

Anyway, after a match of League and a whirlwind of random thoughts, she checked the time on her PC. It was 11 AM. She'd better shut it down before her mom called her, or she'd get yelled at again… Guh.

Well, since it's already 11 AM, Joseph stepped out of her room… only to realize the moment she did that… she wasn't wearing a bra! Sure, she had on a shirt—thankfully not a tank top—but still!

Joseph quickly retreated to her room.

"Geez… why am I getting so worked up over this?"

She rummaged through her wardrobe, but there was nothing suitable to hide her bust. Well, there were some hoodies, but it was way too hot for that! The weather was scorching… Ahhh, she really needed to go buy clothes—not just clothes, but underwear too.

Joseph stepped out of her room again, this time covering her chest.

"Even with a T-shirt, I feel so… exposed…"

Her cheeks flushed slightly.

She slowly made her way to the living room, where her mom was engrossed in a teleserye on TV.

"Ma, when are we going out?"

Joseph asked shyly. Her mother glanced at her, noticing her hands covering her chest, and sighed.

"After lunch. Don't worry… and relax a bit. You look like a lost chick."

"A lost chick?!"

Joseph's face turned even redder as she dropped her hands. Her mother simply smirked and didn't elaborate, waving her hand dismissively.

"Food's on the table. Your papa went out to drink a couple of beers with his friends, so you can eat without him."

Her mother quickly changed the subject, leaving Joseph unsure how to feel.

"Ah, sure, Ma."

Joseph nodded and made her way to the dining room. The food was indeed on the table, covered by one of those plastic food tent things.

Honestly, Joseph had seen these since she was a kid and still didn't know what they were called. She just referred to them as food covers or food tents since they looked like one. In any case, they did a great job keeping flies away from the food. Nice!

Joseph lifted the cover to see what was for lunch: cheesedog and some tuyo. Delish!

This was pretty much the standard meal her mom prepared, and Joseph didn't mind. It was simple and filling.

After finishing lunch, Joseph half-heartedly washed the dishes and checked her phone.

//12:40 PM//

"Alright, time to go back to Mom."

Joseph returned to the living room.

"Mom!! I had lunch, and I cleaned the dishes too."

"Oh, did you? Alright."

Joseph's mother stood up from the couch.

"Let's head to SM first. We need to look for some underwear."

Joseph nodded, though she was still a little shy.

"But Mom, it's exactly because of that… that I'm reluctant."

Her cheeks flushed slightly. Her mother shook her head and sighed.

"Nothing will happen."

Joseph's mother walked to her room and returned shortly with a small purse.

"Come on."

Joseph followed her mother out of the house.

They were currently in Bagumbayan, a peaceful and friendly neighborhood. To get to SM, they had a few options: they could take a jeepney, which meant going to the plaza to wait for one, or they could take a tricycle.

Joseph's mother opted for the tricycle. Though the fare was slightly higher, it was better than walking to the plaza to catch a jeepney.

The ride was quick, to say the least. Except for the occasional traffic stops and the bumps on the uneven road, which caused a weird, tingly sensation in her chest every time they jolted up and down.

Joseph really needed a bra soon! She was feeling things she didn't want to feel… yet!

Luckily, before Joseph could emit any lewd sounds, they finally arrived at SM Mall. She had been coming to this mall since she was a kid, so now, at 19, seeing it again was nothing new.

Joseph followed her mother inside, and as they walked, she couldn't help but notice the eyes on her.

People glanced her way as they passed, and even a few children pointed in her direction.

Was she really that striking?

The thought made Joseph want to blush. She had never considered herself attractive back when she was a guy, but now... maybe things had changed.

Surprisingly, the attention didn't feel entirely unpleasant. Joseph continued walking with her mother, heading toward the far left side of the mall where the department store was located

. Despite its generic name, the store sold a wide variety of items—everything from underwear and pants to shirts and blouses and makeup. It was a one-stop shop for all kinds of fashion.

Even inside the department store, the stares didn't stop. Clerks and shoppers alike seemed to notice her.

"Ugh... embarrassing,"

Joseph muttered under her breath, crossing her arms as she grew increasingly self-conscious.

Since when had she cared so much about her appearance? She had never been one to fuss over how she looked, yet here she was, preoccupied with the idea of being pretty.

Before she knew it, Joseph found herself in the women's underwear section. She had been here before as a kid, tagging along with her mom during shopping trips.

Back then, she would get flustered just looking at the pictures of women in lingerie.

But now? Not so much. After all, she'd soon be wearing bras and panties herself.

Not that she minded. Boxers had been comfortable, even in her new body, but this was a chance to embrace new experiences. And if that meant wearing panties, well, it wasn't exactly a loss for Joseph.

As she lost herself in thought, her mother approached a clerk standing near one of the displays.

"Miss, could you help measure my daughter?"

her mother asked politely.

The clerk smiled and nodded,

"Of course, ma'am. And which daughter are we measuring?"

When Joseph's mother gestured toward her, the clerk's eyes widened.

Who *was* this beauty? Long silver hair, piercing blue eyes, and skin as pale as moonlight.

She was slightly shorter than the clerk, which only added to her charm.

Was she a model?

A foreigner?

Even foreigners rarely had such striking features!

The clerk quickly composed herself, maintaining her professionalism as she approached Joseph.

"Hello, miss. Are you looking for help finding the right fit for bras or undergarments?"

she asked kindly.

Joseph glanced at the clerk and nodded shyly.

"I'm looking for... uh, b-bras and panties,"

she stammered, her face turning red.

The clerk couldn't help but smile. How adorable! The silver-haired girl was clearly flustered—this must be her first time. The clerk could relate; she had been there too.

"Don't worry, miss. Let's take your measurements and find something that suits you,"

the clerk reassured her, leading Joseph and her mother to a fitting room in the lingerie section.

Joseph hesitated at first, but with her mother by her side, she complied. The clerk took out a measuring tape and began measuring her bust. Joseph learned her band size was 34, her bust measured around 37 inches, and her cup size was a C. So, 34C it was!

With the measurements done, the clerk recommended a few bras, but in the end, Joseph's mother took charge, selecting a handful of undergarments for her.

Joseph decided to try on a bra right away, but there was one problem: she couldn't figure out how to hook it! No matter how she twisted and turned, she just couldn't reach the clasps.

Feeling defeated, Joseph shyly called for her mother, who was waiting outside the fitting room.

Her mom explained that she could put the bra on backward first, hook it in front, and then twist it around to adjust the fit. Joseph tried it, and to her relief, it worked like a charm.

Now that she was wearing a bra, Joseph felt less self-conscious about her nipples showing through her shirt.

It was a small but comforting change. She knew she'd probably get used to it eventually, but for now, it felt nice.

Glancing at her phone, Joseph saw that it was already 2 p.m.

They had spent two hours traveling from their house to the mall and shopping for underwear.

As her mother went to the counter to pay for the rest of the items, she turned to Joseph with a smile.

"Ah, Joseph, we're also going to buy you some clothes,"

her mother announced.

Joseph's heart raced.

This was it—her chance to explore women's clothing!

While she still believed that plain, simple outfits were the best, the idea of trying on new styles was undeniably exciting.

What would her mother pick for her this time?