I Died and Was Reincarnated as a Goth Femboy

The moment they stepped back into the Femboy Adventuring Guild, Ryo immediately grabbed his scanner. "Let's see the fruits of your labor, shall we?" he said, pointing the device at Kenjiro. A holographic panel shimmered into existence.

Level 9 - Kenjiro "Bombom" Tanaka

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Strength: 37

Intelligence: 2

Agility: 3

Dexterity: 3

Charisma: 4

Luck: 10

Perception: 3

"Ooh," Ryo purred, looking at the numbers. "It seems that Titan's Essence you drank is finally taking effect."

"But I don't feel any stronger," Kenjiro complained, flexing an arm that remained stubbornly slender.

"Don't worry," Ryo reassured him. "If the stats are increasing, then it's working. The physical changes will come."

"How do these stats even work?" Kenjiro asked, genuinely curious for the first time.

"It's simple," Ryo explained. "You get three points to distribute every time you level up, but you also gain small amounts of points based on your daily activities. So, if you, for example... started taking more pictures for your LilyPad, you could become much more charismatic," he said, before mumbling under his breath, "...and all that gym work is definitely doing wonders for your... other assets."

Kenjiro's face turned red. "I'M NOT TAKING MORE PHOTOS!" he declared, before muttering to himself, "...only if I really need to."

"Well," Ryo said, clapping his hands together. "I think it's time you tried to get your own party together. You can't rely on me forever! Don't worry, I'll put in a good word for you."

Before Kenjiro could protest, Ryo grabbed a microphone from the main reception desk and tapped it, the sound echoing through the grand lobby.

"Attention, everyone!" he announced. "Our new S-Tier Lily, the one and only Bombom, is forming a party! Who wants in on this incredible opportunity?"

Every head in the guild hall turned to stare at Kenjiro. He stood there awkwardly for a moment, and then, just as quickly, everyone turned back to what they were doing, completely ignoring the offer. Kenjiro felt a familiar wave of frustration and embarrassment wash over him.

"Oh, no one wants you," Ryo said with a fake pout and a very real smirk. "But if you—"

"BEFORE YOU SAY ANYTHING, THE ANSWER IS NO," Kenjiro cut him off.

Just as he was about to storm off, a small, timid voice spoke up from the side. "I-if you want... I-I can j-join you..."

Kenjiro turned. Standing there was a beautiful elf girl with long, fiery red hair and startlingly green eyes. She was clutching a staff, looking at the floor, and blushing furiously. Kenjiro's brain momentarily shut down. A beautiful girl wanted to join his party. His eyes sparkled.

"Yes! Of course! Welcome!" he said, perhaps a little too enthusiastically. They talked for a few moments, Kenjiro learning her name was Lyrielle—a healer.

Bolstered by his first successful recruitment, Kenjiro marched over to Gluteus Maximus, who was polishing his massive shield in a corner. "Gluteus! I'm forming a party. You in?"

The giant knight shot to his feet, his armor clanking. "Of course, my dear Bombom!" he boomed, his voice filled with passion. "I would do anything to protect you and your magnificent... spirit!"

Kenjiro blushed, deciding to ignore the near slip-up. With his party finally formed—the tsundere powerhouse, the shy elf healer, and the devoted giant tank—he led them to the mission counter, ready to take on their first quest together.