Alptraum goes to visit Lilith and leaves with a new name, Nicora. The path to becoming fully female takes another step … and keeps on going! She gives Nicora basic instruction on dress and what to avoid doing … and try to act more dignified, given the apparent age of the body she wears.

It only gets worse from there. Lilith takes Nicora to have her hair bleached and styled. As much as she doesn't want to, Nicora finds that she likes the salon. Having hair and nails done feels absolutely lovely. The stylist, Pierre, also comes up with an appropriate style, she shaded Nicora's hair just so … so that when it lays flat, it gives the impression of a skull. Very fitting for a Yodhsunala.