"You think so?" Ssil gave Akane an awkward smile. "I'm sorry, I'm used to getting laughed at when I try to put on a dress. I've never really had any, well, curves to speak of."

She turned in a little circle, looking down at the dress admiringly. "I wish I could afford more of these. I suppose I've never really been the most ladylike, but I've always liked dresses."