Furina awkwardly tiptoed slightly, but soon, Liu Yuan, noticing this, lowered herself so Furina wouldn't have to strain.
Furina placed the measuring tape in her hand against Liu Yuan to compare, but after a long while, she gave up, suddenly realizing that it was impossible to measure the body data of Liu Yuan, who had no physical form.
"Miss Eloffe, it seems…"
"It seems impossible to measure, right?"
Eloffe said with a smile, and Furina nodded.
Measuring a person's body attributes definitely required placing the tape directly on them, and clothes made from data measured out of thin air were very likely to be ill-fitting.
Furina felt frustrated. She had originally wanted to customize a set of clothes for Liu Yuan — after all, in her impression, Liu Yuan had always dressed the same, never changing.
She had even asked Liu Yuan before, and Liu Yuan's answer was that she could change, but without a reference, she didn't know what to change into.
So when Furina happened to pass by Chioriya Boutique, she thought of customizing a set of clothes for Liu Yuan. But now, it seemed completely unfeasible.
Eloffe, watching the frustrated Furina, only found it amusing.
Was she really this upset just because she couldn't customize a set of clothes for the one she liked? That was simply too interesting…
Eloffe thought so, and then began to consider a solution for the girl.
"To customize clothes, accurate body data is needed; otherwise, the clothes cannot be made."
Eloffe said softly.
Furina immediately caught the keyword. Her eyes lit up, and she asked:
"So, if there is body data, it's possible?"
"Yes, as long as there is body data, even if the person doesn't come, the clothes can still be made," Eloffe explained, the corners of her mouth curving slightly as she thought of something fun.
"However…"
Eloffe suddenly paused, making Furina nervous again.
"Many types of body data are needed, so it must be measured by hand. If the person doesn't come, it will be very troublesome…"
Eloffe sighed softly, feigning trouble.
Furina also frowned, but only for a moment. Then, as if struck by inspiration, she asked hesitantly:
"Must the person come here?"
"Not necessarily. It's just much more convenient if they do. If not, you'll need far more detailed measurements— wrists, elbows, shoulders, and so on. All of it."
"What if I can give you this data?"
Furina asked expectantly.
After all, Liu Yuan couldn't come here. She had no physical form. The body she condensed was only shaped with water element — lifelike, but to others, just a blue humanoid figure.
Only Furina could clearly see Liu Yuan's true appearance.
So, if she measured Liu Yuan's body data in private and then handed it over to Eloffe… wouldn't that work?
"Then it's possible. But do you know which places need to be measured?"
"I… I can learn!"
Furina said seriously.
Eloffe narrowed her eyes, a faint, almost imperceptible smile tugging at her lips. She knew the damsel in front of her had taken the bait.
Eloffe nodded as if reluctantly, sighing, "Alright. The methods of body measurement can certainly be taught to you. But if you want to truly learn how to make clothes, you can always come here as an apprentice."
For some reason, Eloffe felt an unusual closeness to this girl. The feeling was strange, but undeniable. Her initial goodwill toward Furina was already unusually high.
Coupled with Furina's nervous, clumsy appearance just now — it was impossible not to like her.
"Thank you, but no need, Miss Eloffe."
Furina shook her head. She still had her main role to play. It was impossible for her to become a fashion apprentice now. But… in the future, after she was no longer Hydro Archon, perhaps she would regret not trying new things, right?
Even so, she declined Eloffe's kind offer, though her thoughts drifted involuntarily to the future. And for some reason… all those future scenes were filled with Liu Yuan.
Eloffe, being rejected, wasn't angry. After all, it had been a casual suggestion. She simply led Furina further inside the shop.
Although Chioriya Boutique seemed small from the outside, its interior was surprisingly spacious. Past the storefront was the workshop where Chiori and her apprentices usually designed clothes.
Many design drawings were scattered on tables and hung on walls. Furina even spotted the concept sketch of the blue dress she had once worn for Liu Yuan — that unforgettable piece.
And among the many drafts, she could already imagine how breathtaking the finished products would be.
"How amazing…"
Furina whispered in awe. Truly worthy of being Fontaine's trendsetter. Chiori's imagination was boundless — beyond her favorite elements of rebellion and innovation, there were countless other designs.
Her inspiration was never limited.
Following Eloffe, Furina arrived at the measuring area. A nearby table held scissors, rulers, and other tools, while a wall displayed neatly arranged fabrics, easy to access.
Clearly, this was where they usually helped customers with fittings.
Eloffe picked up a measuring tape, then stepped toward Furina with a smile.
"Now, assume I am you, and you are the person you want to customize clothes for.
"I'll measure you, and you remember the positions. Understood?"
Eloffe explained gently.
Furina nodded seriously. "Yes, I understand!"
"Good. Then turn around first. We'll measure the waist and shoulder width first."
Furina obediently turned, and Eloffe approached, wrapping the measuring tape around her waist from behind.
"You need to hold it like this, then wrap it around from the back…"
When finished, Eloffe had her turn back to face her.
"Next, you also need to measure from the front, wrapping it around so the tape completely fits the body. And remember— the bust is very important. That must be measured as well…"
Eloffe demonstrated step by step, explaining every detail and its purpose.
Furina concentrated, diligently memorizing it all, completely oblivious to the impropriety of these close gestures.
Liu Yuan stood quietly to the side. She felt no malice from Eloffe, but… why did Eloffe seem so... delighted?
Happy because she was teaching someone?
Liu Yuan didn't quite understand. But she knew Eloffe meant no harm to Furina — and that was enough.
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