I am sitting on a chair, enjoying the snack prepared by Ervine. I am currently in their magical home, a place that only they with their magic can enter. I am inhabiting the body of Ate Carmen, and it's fortunate that she has the day off today, as we don't have school due to the teachers' meeting.
"It's good that you're not bothered being in your sister's body," Ervine said calmly as he cleaned up the plate where the snack was placed.
"I'm used to it. Ate Carmen and I have been like this for several months," I replied.
He nodded and rested his face on the table. It seemed like Ervine was still a bit sleepy since I stayed behind in their house while Ate went shopping at the mall.
"Charlotte, would you like to come along?" he asked lazily.
Misha jumped onto the table, affectionately nuzzling Ervine. Ervine lovingly stroked Misha's head, clearly adoring their pet cat.
"Where are you going?" I asked excitedly, observing their playful interaction. Misha was licking Ervine's hand, and they were such a sweet couple.
"At Mamita's store there, by the corner of the church, we have a small shop. Mamita sells various unusual things, magic potions, charms, items to ward off evil spirits, and whatnot," Ervine explained.
"Ah, I see! Your shop sounds interesting. By the way, what's the name of your shop?" I asked curiously.
"Switch Craft!" he replied concisely.
We immediately headed to 'Switch Craft,' their shop filled with all sorts of magical items. It felt strange because I was in Ate's body, and I looked taller than usual. Ate said she wanted to buy me new clothes because she didn't like my outdated and unfashionable attire. Until now, Ate hasn't told me anything about her and Mr. Valdez. I wonder what's going on between them? Maybe that's why I'm always summoned to Mr. Valdez's office because he wants to be with and see Ate.
"Are you okay? You seem lost in thought," Ervine suddenly asked.
"I-I'm fine, I just remembered Ate," I smiled at him and we continued walking.
Until we reached their magic shop, I marveled at the unique arrangement of the items inside. I looked around, inspecting the things they sold in Switch Craft.
"Oh, Ervine, looks like you're with the girl who swallowed a watermelon," Switch jeered with a teasing laugh.
She suddenly appeared out of nowhere, thankfully without anyone noticing her. She had the ability to change her appearance, but it was strange that she was in her true form now. She transformed into a beautiful, sexy, and tall woman. She was draped in a black cloak that covered her entire body. Her hair was golden, shimmering when touched by light.
"Madam Switch, this is Charlotte," I introduced myself while inhabiting Ate's body.
"I know, I was just teasing you! I saw those boobs of your sister again. Aren't you burdened by them?" She approached and unexpectedly grabbed my chest, causing me to yelp in surprise. "Kyaah! M-Madam, please stop!" I shouted in shock.
"Hey! You perverted witch, stop what you're doing to Charlotte!" Ervine intervened.
"Heh, why are you blushing? Do you want to do it yourself?" Switch taunted Ervine, who turned red in embarrassment.
"Tsk, you're crazy!" He snubbed her and turned away.
"Oh? Do you prefer Charlotte's real body then?" Switch smirked mischievously at Ervine.
"I don't know about you, you perverted witch!" Ervine approached their merchandise and started arranging them.
Finally, Switch removed her hand from Ate's chest. I felt a strange ticklish sensation, as if I was about to pee. Why does Ate have such big breasts? If only Ate were here, I'm sure~
"What are you doing in my body?!" a woman's voice shouted.
We were startled by a loud scream, and a furious young woman stormed into the shop, her head emitting smoke in anger.
"A-Ate?!" I exclaimed in surprise as I saw Ate Carmen.
"I've been calling you since earlier, and here you are in the shop of that perverted witch!!"
Ate was seething with anger, and it seemed like she witnessed what Switch did to her body. I couldn't help but grin because I knew that Ate didn't get along with Switch either. It seemed like Ate didn't get along with anyone, actually.
"Oh? So, the owner of the bouncy boobs is here!" Switch's mischievous laughter echoed once again.
I found myself caught in the middle of the two of them, and it felt like my ears were about to burst from their voices. I slowly distanced myself from the two of them, as their argument continued.
"You perverted witch, change us back to normal!!" Ate shouted.
I approached Ervine, who was busy arranging their merchandise on the shelves. As I heard him speak, I couldn't help but act. "It doesn't matter if they're big or small, that's not a big deal. I still prefer a woman... who carries kindness in her heart."
When he mentioned those words, my hand moved on its own, gently tucking my hair behind my ear. I straightened myself up and covered my face. I suddenly felt a flutter of excitement from what he said. There are still men who don't judge a woman solely based on her physical appearance, but rather on the goodness within her.
"Hey, what's happening to you?"
"Huh? N-Nothing... I just had a passing thought."
I noticed the small bottle he was holding, how cute! It had red liquid inside. When Ervine placed it on the shelf, I noticed other bottles with different colored liquids inside.
"W-What are those?" I asked timidly.
Ervine took the bottle with the red liquid again, along with another bottle containing green liquid.
"This red liquid is a love potion, and the green one is a luck potion," he explained.
I noticed that there were fewer love potions compared to luck potions, perhaps more people were buying the love potion. It seemed like many desired to have forever.
"Wait, how do they work?" I inquired.
"For the love potion, you simply mix it with the drink or food of the person you want to fall in love with you. As for the luck potion, it's consumed by someone who wants to increase their luck in life. However, we always warn anyone who buys these potions that they don't work 100% of the time," he replied. He returned the two potions to the shelf and continued to explain, "Magic only works for good intentions. If you have good intentions, it will work, but if you use it for evil and to harm others, the magic will be rendered useless, and you might even face consequences instead of achieving your desires."
I found myself staring at Ervine's face, and I realized I was smiling without even realizing it. He noticed my expression.
"Why are you smiling like that?"
"Oh, it's nothing. I was just thinking... you're a good person, Ervine."
There was something in my actions that I couldn't explain. He quickly averted his gaze to another direction, and I couldn't help but feel delighted whenever he displayed his shyness. Despite his aloof appearance, he still had a hidden charisma. His amusing reaction whenever he blushed was truly endearing.
"By the way, let me clarify something to you..." He paused for a moment, looking deeply into my eyes. His voice became serious as he spoke again. "Don't fall in love with me. Is that clear?"
His words stabbed my heart like a knife. He straightforwardly told me not to fall in love with him? 
I took a step back and turned away from him. 
"W-What are you talking about? M-Me falling in love with you? T-That's unlikely. Y-You're not my type!" I stammered in response.
"It's good that we understand each other. I don't want you to hope for something that will only hurt you!" he said firmly.
I felt like I was being pierced by a needle. It hurt so much. My lips trembled, and I couldn't find the words to speak. I noticed the necklace I was wearing, the Crystal of Truth. It revealed the truth about my true feelings.
Underneath it, there was a tinge of black color. I held it and covered it to prevent him from noticing.
"Charlotte, are you okay?"
"Yes! I'm fine, don't worry!" I restrained my emotions in front of Ervine.
I felt like my heart was breaking in these moments. I needed to leave; I knew I would start crying any moment now! I tugged at Ate Carmen, signaling that we should go home. I left the magic shop first, feeling melancholy.
"Lottie! W-What happened to you?!" Ate asked, concerned, as we walked.