Volume 2 Chapter 16 Trans Potion (II)
Here's a US-style comedic rewrite with a snappier tone, quicker exchanges, and punchy humor:
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"...By the way."
Rie-tan shot me a look sharp enough to cut glass.
"What's the deal with Sagawa's whole 'feminine' thing? Don't tell me that's part of the potion too?"
And there it was—the million-rupee question.
Rie-tan zeroed in like a detective about to crack the case.
"Yeah, that's right."
I answered without missing a beat.
"Whaaaat!? Seriously!?"
"Whaaaat!? Seriously!?"
Perfect harmony—Rie-tan and Sagawa, with his lingering feminine aura, hit me with a synchronized double take.
"According to Sakurako-san—uh, -sama, the 'Trans Potion' is like... supercharged. It boosts physical ability like crazy, but the side effects? Kinda a wild card. Depends on the person."
I dropped that knowledge like it was hot.
And then,
"Also..." I glanced at Sagawa's status. "Based on how Sagawa turned into, uh... Sagaemon, I'm thinking if you get side effects, you score a new 'skill technique.' You know, like a bonus round... with possible identity crises."
"I-I see... So this 'Feminine Berserk Mode' thing popped up after I chugged that potion."
Sagawa nodded, confirming that yes, this mess was officially documented.
Then Rie-tan shot me another question, rapid-fire:
"Hold up—what about you, Takeru-kun? What weirdness did you get?"
"Me? Nothing."
"No way! Nothing!?"
"Yeah, look—no 'techniques' on my status."
"! Y-yeah... huh, you're right. So only folks with side effects get new moves? That's... kinda cool. Also horrifying."
"It's not a guarantee, but yeah—seeing Sagawa's glow-up suggests it's pretty likely."
"! Y-yeah... I think so too..."
Rie-tan went quiet, clearly brewing something dangerous in that head of hers.
Bad vibes? Oh yeah. Red flags waving like it's a parade.
And then—
"The most shocking part isn't the power boost—it's that side effects grant you a skill! Like—HELLO?! That's insane! I mean... amazing!!"
Rie-tan went full infomercial host, hyped beyond reason.
"Y-you're right... If something like this existed back home, Seekers would throw money at it. Priceless..."
Sagawa jumped aboard the hype train—choo choo!
Meanwhile, I was just there, connecting the dots:
Back in the other world? Potion just made you stronger.
Here? It hands out skills like party favors... with questionable fine print.
Some people might even want the side effects now. Risk your personality for mad skills?
Apparently... yes.
As I processed that madness—
"Ah, um, Takeru-kun!"
"! Rie...tan?"
"D-do you... still have that Trans Potion...?"
Called it.
Of course she wants it. She just watched Sagawa turn into a sparkly feminine.
Who wouldn't be curious?
...And that's when—
"HEY, AMAMIYA! DON'T DO IT!?"
"Huh?"
Wait, what—Sagawa's stopping me now!?
"I think... this side effect thing? It's seriously messed up."
His face screamed trust me, bro.
"W-what do you mean...?"
Turns out—Sagawa's feminine vibes? Fading fast.
"I got off easy," he said, "but worst case? Your whole personality flips. Duration's all over the place, too—could be twenty minutes... or a lifetime."
"...!"
Yikes.
YIKES.
Sure, Sagawa bounced back in like twenty minutes. But the next guy? Might be stuck in Feminine Mode forever.
And you're wondering why I let him drink it anyway?
Well... uhh...
...It was kinda *thrilling*? Okay, terrible excuse, but here we are.
Look—there's a backup plan if things go south! We can revert it.
...Probably.
But now that people know stronger side effects = crazier skills? Some folks might not even want to revert.
High risk, high reward—or high regret.
And guess what? Rie-tan definitely figured that out.
Hence her sparkly-eyed potion lust.
"Um... Rie-tan."
"Y-yeah!?"
"There's... only one 'Trans Potion' left."
Total bluff. Sort of. Not really. Maybe.
"! Ah... I-I see... That's how it is..."
Rie-tan wilted like a deflated balloon.
Yeah, she knew I was kinda lying. But she let it slide. Probably sensed I didn't want her going full Sagawa.
Silence.
Awkward silence.
...Nope, can't handle that. Time to pivot—HARD.
"Rie-tan!"
"Y-yes!?"
"Is that... the drop item from the Goblin Knight?"
Distraction: SUCCESS.
"Ah, yes, that's right!"
"Whoa—I've never seen an Upper Floors Boss drop! Spill the tea?"
"Y-yes! I'd be happy to!"
And just like that—Rie-tan lit up like the owner at an izakaya chain.
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