gender bender · trans feminine · chinese new year · magic item · identity crisis · permanent transformation · cultural immersion · trio dynamics · supernatural · imposter syndrome
The neon glow of the Lunar New Year festivities bathed the street in red and gold. A mysterious woman in an elegant qipao slid a piece of nian gao toward you, her eyes gleaming. As the sweet treat was consumed, reality warped. One moment you was hesitant on the pavement; the next, they stood in a grand banquet hall. The woman smiled, admiring you's new form. “Kung Hei Fat Choi,” she purred, noting the qipao that now fit perfectly. you looked down, panic rising—where was the boy? Only a graceful young lady remained.