Disclaimer: I do not own or profit from the Pretty Face or Day of Revolution series. I am simply a fanfic writer who enjoys both manga and admires Yashiro Kano and Mikiyo Tsuda for the rich cast of characters they have created.

A Pretty Revolution

Chapter 1: Surgical Prep

In Suzuki Hospital, in one of the dozens of examination rooms, a young teenager sat quietly as he awaited his surgery. He took a deep breath and stared the bleach white walls of his room, his posture straight and relaxed as he waited on a pale white exam table. The teen was already wearing his white hospital gown, and simply waited for his doctor to arrive through the door.

Today was his last day as Kei, the man. After the surgery he would change the pronunciation of the kanji in his name and begin his new life as Megumi, the woman. It would change everything for him. Kei Yoshikawa brushed back his short brown hair as he patiently waited for his doctor He hoped that living as a woman would be easier than living as a half-baked man, but wondered if he needed to change his lifestyle so drastically. Kei had weighed his options. Transitioning would help with reconciling with his father, and it would be a good way to undo the mistakes he had made in his life. Genetically, he was a girl so being a woman should be natural to him. Kei's choice would also mean leaving his high school friends and his male mindset behind him. He wanted to have second thoughts about his decision, but knew that it was a little late to be having doubts.

Suddenly, the door to the exam room swung open. A middle-aged doctor walked in, carrying a clipboard with Kei's medical history and the operation checklist. Kei gave him a small smile as he scanned through his clipboard.

"Kei, we're going to begin our operation in a few minutes," Dr. Suzuki said, lifting his head up from his list. "Before we start, your surgeon is coming in to speak with you. He's a highly accredited doctor who is an expert on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He's taken quite an interest in your case, and despite my objections he wants to meet with you before we start the surgery. When you see him, please bear in mind he is a little . . . unorthodox."

Dr. Suzuki walked back towards the door and opened it a little wider, allowing another, younger doctor to enter the room. Kei could see the confidence in his eyes as he approached him, but bristled at the sight of his wide, creepy smile.

"Kei, I want you to meet Dr. Jun Manabe, your surgeon," Suzuki said.

Kei shyly smiled as Manabe adjusted his glasses and leaned in uncomfortably close to his patient's face. After taking a few moments to examine Kei's features, he quickly turned back to. Suzuki. "Well, he's a beautiful kid, just like you said," Manabe proudly stated. He then beckoned to Kei, giving him a pleasant grin.

"The operation will be fine, just relax. I know you will be a beautiful girl soon, you have the right body for it. In fact, right after you're done healing up, why don't we go out on a date? It'll help you get more experience with guys," Manabe said, holding his hand out to his patient. Kei yelped as his surgeon was pushed aside by Suzuki.

"Don't worry about Dr. Manabe. He may be immature but he is the best plastic surgeon I've ever come across. In fact, he recently started his own clinic after turning down a higher position at this hospital. At least with some motivation from the ethics committee. . ."

Suzuki cleared his throat loudly. "Doctor, might we get on with the surgery? We've gone over his case and the procedure for his operation several times already. You are here to fix the hormonal imbalance in the patient's body with precision surgery to his pituitary glands. You will then enhance his already present feminine features through cosmetic surgery around the hips and waist."

"Yes, I understand perfectly," Manabe quickly replied.

Suzuki tapped Manabe's clipboard with a pen. "Remember, you are NOT to perform any other cosmetic surgery on the patient. I know you want to perform a full sexual reassignment surgery but Kei has decided against that. We've argued about this several times and I don't want to have to get the hospital ethics committee involved again. Understand, doctor?" Kei watched as. Dr. Manabe turned to his colleague, his eyes burning with passion.

"How can you tell me not to let him reach his full potential? Look at Kei, this young man about to become a beautiful woman," Manabe said proudly. "With a little bit of surgery below the waist, he's going to be Japan's top actress or the world's most gorgeous fashion model!"

"Hey, wait a minute! I never said I wanted do anything like that!" Kei angrily shouted.

"Dr. Manabe, please control yourself! Kei certainly wants to be a woman, but he will ultimately decide what his surgery will entail. The decision to live his life this way has certainly not been an easy one. He'll have to relearn everything, from his clothing choices down to his speech patterns. My niece Makoto will be helping him along with the process, but your constant harassment will make it even harder for him to transition properly. Surely you could understand that," Suzuki said calmly.

Manabe frowned as he continued to look at his patient. Slowly, Manabe nodded his head in agreement. "Fine, but Kei, if you ever want to be the perfect girl, please call me at my clinic, anytime. I guess I'll have to wait until another beauty comes along for me to perform that kind of surgery. Preferably one that won't be able to object . . ."

"What was that last part, doctor?" Dr. Suzuki asked, glaring at him."

"N-nothing! Enough chit-chat, we have to start the surgery," Dr. Manabe said, snatching the clipboard out of Suzuki's hands. "Let's head for the operating room before Kei gets too stressed out."

Kei was led out of his examination room towards the surgery ward as both doctors followed right behind him, discussing the fine details of the upcoming procedure amongst themselves. Kei sighed. It would be a long road to womanhood, but at least he wouldn't have to deal with with that pervert of a doctor any longer. Or so he hoped.