CHAPTER 16

“Loose underwears?” the shopkeeper looked at Myles from top to bottom. “Did you watch some ancient movie or what? Why do you suddenly want a model that’s no longer in production?”

“No longer in production?” Myles’ eyes bulged. “You mean… I won’t be able to find air-free underwears anywhere in this world?”

“Well, I don’t know why you want to wear them, sir, but I think you can just buy small shorts and wear them as if they’re your underpants,” the shopkeeper suggested.

“T-That’s a good idea!” Myles felt better all of a sudden. “Why didn’t I think of that?”

“If not, you can custom-order the loose model online,” the shopkeeper added, “but I’m sure they’ll ask an unreasonable price from you. For example, this simple underwear costs about 9 dollars, but the loose ones might cost you a hundred or more.”

“I’ll adjust with small shorts I think.”

“Good, then let me show you my shorts’ collection.”

After a lot of trying and testing, Myles bought six pairs. He paid the shopkeeper by giving him M