Chapter 18: These Changes, Aint Changin me Part 2

After we calmed down, Josuke turned to Koichi and gave him a stern look. "But in all seriousness, take good care of this power, Koichi. Not many things can damage stands, but in the unlikely chance something or someone does, you could die."

 

Then he turned to me. "Also, since you bought it up, I've been meaning to ask, how have you been after the…you know?"

 

I frowned a bit while I recounted my recent experiences. "Well, if I'm being honest, it's been a bit rough. Yesterday I pissed myself, because of how unfamiliar It felt going to the bathroom. And today, when I was out running with Aniki, my boobs were flying and flopping all over the place. You can't really see them under the school jacket, but they are very big, and very noticeable. I haven't learned how to deal with them yet, so I worry I'll catch some unnecessary attention."

 

Josuke was a bit taken aback by my overly honest reply, but he still gave me a sympathetic look. "Damn, that sucks, I'm sorry for you, Yasuko." 

 

"Yeah, me too." Koichi echoed.  

 

I smiled at them in thanks and continued on. "But well, it's not all bad, The Hand is really good at cleaning up now. I can pick and choose what I want to erase, and what not to. This level of control would have been a pipe dream for the previous me." 

 

Koichi smiled at me "That's great!"

 

"Your stand is really cool man! And I'm sure you'll get used to your new body eventually, just take your time." Josuke added. 

 

Suddenly, I saw a tall gloomy girl walking across the street. Her long hair seemed to flow like waves in the sea as it bounced behind her. She was walking in the same direction we were, wearing our school uniform. 

 

I would have thought she was a beauty, if she wasn't glaring at me, with a look that could kill! For the first time since yesterday, I felt terrified for my life. I felt like prey under a beast's gaze. My face paled and I felt cold sweat running down my back as my mind swiftly kicked into overdrive. 

 

'NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE!!!!'

 

Immediately I called Koichi over, "Hey man did you know? We're actually related." I said, with a forced a smile 

 

"Huh? No way!?" he replied. 

 

"Yes way! I looked up my family tree. We are Cousins! Blood relatives! There is absolutely No possibility of any other relationship!!!" I repeated, this time a little louder. 

 

Slowly, I felt the murderous intent go away. But I still felt like I was being watched as we turned a corner in a group. 

 

I sighed and wiped the sweat off my forehead. Josuke gave me a weirded out look, as did Koichi. But I could only whisper this,"I'll explain later, just go with it for now" hoping that they'd understand. 

 

After making sure that both of them got the message, we carried on as normal on the way to school. 

 

I couldn't see her anymore, but I knew for a fact she was there, so I didn't joke around as much with the boys. I just quieted down and let them steer the conversation.  

 

From their talk, I learned that these two actually only met a couple weeks back, but have been good friends ever since. 

 

'wait… if Josuke already met Jotaro, then how did Koichi and him become friends? In the original story, when Jotaro arrived, he asked Koichi for directions, which brought them together for their first meeting. Now, Josuke confirmed that he already met Jotaro, so how…' 

 

I also learned that Josuke's actually pretty popular. Apparently, he had many female suitors, but he was too indecisive to pick one to go out with. He didn't want a girl who just liked him for his looks, he wanted someone who liked him for who he was. Someone he could stay with for the long haul. He IS a true love type of guy, after all.

 

After listening to them talk for a bit, Koichi seemed to remember something, and he turned to ask me. "By the way, did you notice anything else after the change?"

 

'I have actually,'

 

 I felt my face heating up a bit in embarrassment, when I thought back to yesterday's events, but I decided to talk about it anyway. "When I saw myself in the mirror for the first time yesterday, I was so mesmerized I almost couldn't look away." 

 

They both leaned in a little closer as my voice grew quieter and quieter. "I was entranced by the face l saw in the mirror. I know It's strange of me to say this, but I think I'm really hot as a girl, what do you guys think?"

 

For some reason, both of them immediately backed off and turned away from me at the same time.

 

"Well…you're not ugly" Josuke replied, though he wasn't looking at me.

 

"Yeah, you're not ugly" Koichi Echoed, though he also wasn't looking at me.

 

For some reason, I felt incredibly embarrassed after asking that, and even more embarrassed when I heard their responses. 

 

I also felt the murderous intent from before, rise up behind me. 

 

After a few minutes of silence I tried saying something to clear the air, and hopefully dissuade that murderous aura. "By the way guys, remember, I still like women…So, while my body may have changed, I know my soul hasn't."

 

Koichi nodded as if this were obvious, but Josuke tilted his head at me and asked me something.

 

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"Are you sure? Didn't The Hand also change with you?" He asked. 

 

"Yeah, so?"I replied, not understanding his implication. 

 

His expression sharpened and the look in his eyes changed. "If a stand is a representation of the soul, then doesn't this mean your soul changed a lot? I saw your stand before you changed. It looked very different from the way it does now."

 

'What!? Wait… he's right! Shit!!! Does my stand give away my Identity as a reincarnator?'

 

"It does? How?" I asked, feigning innocence. 

 

'Shit shit shit fuck!!!! They don't think I bodysnachtched the original Okuyasu do they? What will happen to me if they do!!?!??' 

 

I felt my scalp turn numb from the realization. 

 

"The blinders. They're gone now, didn't you notice?" He asked me. 

 

"I did, yeah" I answered perfunctorily, while avoiding eye contact.

 

"When you look through your stand now, do you see more than you did before?" He asked.

 

I nodded at his question. 

 

He stopped talking for a second and closed his eyes in thought. 

 

After that brief pause, he opened them and continued. "More importantly, the fact that the representation of your soul was partially blinded before, and now isn't. Isn't it proof that something inside you has changed?"

 

'Shit did I give myself away already?'

 

Then, as if to verify his hypothesis, he turned to me and continued asking questions. "Has your mind opened to some new possibilities? Have you matured in any way? Do you see the world differently than you did before?"

 

When he talked to me, he didn't seem to show any hostility. I realized that He wasn't interrogating me. He just seemed curious in a scientific sense. 

 

I was probably overreacting. 

 

I should have felt relieved knowing that, but I only felt my fear growing. Every question was like a knife that pierced deep into the core of my being.

 

I fell silent. 

 

'How do I even answer this? Did Keicho notice? How can I even explain myself?

 

Eventually, I broke the silence. "Well actually, now that I think about it. I do see the world differently now than I did before." 

 

At this answer, both of them perked up their ears and leaned in a little closer.

 

"Now, my field of view is a little lower than it used to be, and when I look down, I can't see my feet anymore." I said, with a smile. 

 

At this answer, both of them deadpanned. 

 

"C'mon man, I'm serious here!" Josuke yelled.  

 

But I could only smile and shake my head in response. "Well, I honestly can't tell you, because I don't know…"  

 

'I don't know how he'd react to everything I know about the future. In the best case, he'll think I'm crazy, in the worst case…I don't even want to think about it. Besides, I don't even know for certain that the future I know of will even happen. This world is already very different from the one I read about.'

 

Although both of them weren't satisfied with my answer, neither bothered to ask me again.

 

Koichi still had a few questions for Josuke though. "Hey Josuke, how do you know so much about stands?"

 

"Well, I've had mine for years, and I've had a long time to master it. Additionally, I met a few others, and learned as much as they would teach me." He said, while brushing back his hair. "Most of them don't live around here, but one of them does. You'll meet him soon."

 

"That sounds ominous." Koichi furrowed his brow, but didn't ask any further.

'Who could he even be talking about?' I wondered.

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