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You spot a familiar figure in the market.
C'mon, you gotta trust me! With an honest face like mine, how could I possibly trick you?
This kit is so good that even Agent 006 swears by it! Take it home, you won't regret it.
Uh-huh... yeah, I see.
Kamui looks completely bewitched by the mechanoid's pitch, nodding blankly while scratching his blond hair.
Don't overthink it! I'll wrap it up for you right now!
[player name]?
What a coincidence! You're shopping here too?
Some disguise gear. Remember that infiltration mission ages ago on the Kowloong ship? The one where I had to wear a dress?
Hard to forget.
We got the job done, but I don't think the higher-ups liked how I handled things halfway through. Haven't been given a disguise mission since.
Either works. I just want to make myself useful for more types of missions. No harm in picking up more skills, right?
Thanks! Means a lot hearing that from you. But a person can't just stay in the same place forever. I want to grow, ideally to the point where I can fight wielding three giant Kamuis at once.
Then you'd be like a walking hurricane.
Anyway, if I want to get a disguise mission again, I need to start honing my disguise skills today. Step one is finding the right gear.
As he speaks, Kamui puts his hands on his hips and proudly turns sideways, showing off the scrap metal the vendor is about to wrap up.
W-what? Don't you dare slander me like that!
After getting a proper scolding, the mechanoid vendor quickly gives in.
Thank you for your righteous act.
Dammit!
The argument draws the attention of the market security, and the shady mechanoid vendor is promptly taken away.
Can't believe I got scammed... I really thought that stuff was useful. I mean, I've seen spy movies where pens turn into laser knives.
Oh well, [player name], shall we check out another shop instead?
Since we ran into each other, we might as well hang out a bit. I wouldn't want to get scammed again. What do you say?
You're not wrong, but...
Hey [player name], check out this miniskirt. How about I wear this for my next disguise mission?
Stop right there! If this customer actually tries it on, it will be ruined. There is no size that would fit—it would split right open!
The shop owner leans over the counter and snatches the skirt back.
Just picturing Kamui in a miniskirt with those pale, muscular thighs showing is enough to send a chill down your spine.
OBJECTION!
Aw, come on...
Kamui looks disappointed, but cross-dressing is definitely off the table. There are plenty of female Constructs in Babylonia, no need to send a male one in a dress every time.
Then how about this tie, Commandant? Feels like it makes me look smarter, right? I could totally pass for a university professor now.
Kamui bounces back quickly. At the next shop, he picks up a tie, tries it on, and strikes a pose.
Aha, I already know what X equals!
Uh...
Real life is not an RPG. You cannot just equip something to instantly become smarter.
True... if someone asked me for the answer, I would be exposed instantly.
Then maybe I should be a chef. This apron looks like it has pretty good defense stats!
After that idea is shot down, Kamui immediately puts the tie back and turns to a cartoon-print apron nearby.
Movies often have fight scenes in kitchens. A high-defense apron would increase the mission's success rate.
Kamui grins and throws a mock punch, showing off his movie-style "kung fu."
Judging from your face, I guess that's a no. Then how about I disguise myself as a kid? I am great at building sandcastles...
Uh...
After all those rejections, Kamui lowers his head in defeat.
I got it! I know the perfect disguise for me!
Just as you are about to comfort him, Kamui suddenly perks up like nothing happened, his face lighting up with excitement as he claps both hands on your shoulders. His direct, eager gaze makes it hard to look away.
The perfect disguise for me is being your bodyguard, [player name]!
I tend to say the wrong thing the moment I open my mouth, and I would probably blow my cover during an operation. But if I am your bodyguard, I don't have to worry about that. A bodyguard's only job is to protect their boss, right?
Protecting you is something I am really good at, hehe.
When we get back, I will tell the higher-ups to assign us together for the next undercover mission. You handle the talking, and I will protect you from behind. Sounds perfect, doesn't it?
I know, there's also handling schedules, right? I have seen that plenty of times. Here, [player name], put this on first.
Saying that, Kamui picks up a sun hat decorated for the Double Seventh Festival and gently places it on your head.
Disguise training. From now on, we're a boss and bodyguard on vacation in Constellia, [player name]!
Yeah, that hat suits you perfectly. You really look like an important person now, Boss!
Kamui's constant calling you "Boss" catches you off guard, leaving you unsure how to respond. Once he adjusts the hat for you, he immediately takes your hand and heads for the door.
Boss, I have already planned out today's schedule. Let's go check out the stalls up ahead. I passed by them earlier and they looked pretty interesting!
We can talk about that when we get to our first stop, Boss!
Well... With such a loud and excitable bodyguard, your cover would probably be blown right away... wouldn't it?
