The manager was in a daze so it wasn't hard for Sharon to pin him down. Open the manager's mouth, Sharon started pouring the Cherryblossom Kawaii down his throat. The manager spluttered a bit, but Elise kept his nose pinched, forcing him to drink. Sharon didn't stop pouring until the can was empty and the last drop was down the manager's throat.
The manager's stomach gurgled before he let out a loud burp. His body visibly shrank, his limbs shrinking in his sleeves. He let out more burps, seeming to expel more mass along with the gas. The burps were taking a higher pitch as more feminine features became apparent. Hands became small and dainty, facial stubble was erased, lips plumping, hair growing, waist collapsing, and chest inflating. Then the flavor of the TG soda start becoming apparent. The skin was taking on a more golden color, the nose became smaller and flatter, eyes becoming almond-shaped, and the growing hair was now raven-black.
The dazed manager on the floor was now a Japanese woman, one who was becoming more aware of her surroundings. She was currently swamped by her large male clothing. But then the clothing shimmered and rearranged itself. Now she was wearing the same waitress outfit that Elise was wearing, which overemphasized her new curves.
The former-manager got to her feet and snapped, "What did you do to me?!" Her voice had a distinctive Japanese accent. Standing up, it became apparent that she lost a lot of height. She was even shorter than Elise now. However, her new breasts were easily CC cups, which looked very larger on her tiny frame.
"You've been bullying clients and staff ever since you got here," said Aria, "I've been waiting for some guy to punch you out so you can see what it's like to be small, weak, and eye candy for men."
"I'm still your manager!" snapped the new waitress.
"Not anymore, 'Miki'," said Aria, "You're just a waitress now. And you better start serving tables if you want your pay."
The fiery defiance in Miki's eyes suddenly went out and she said meekly, "Oh, sorry. I'll get right on it." She immediately headed over to the soda bar to fill up drinks.
"What the heck was that?" asked Elise.
"Some sodas affect personalities," said Aria, "Cherryblossom Kawaii makes people smaller, cuter, more submissive. I don't think she's going to start any more trouble."
"So who's the manager now?" asked Elise.
"I guess I'll be filling in, until the company appoints a new one," said Aria.
Elise turned towards Sharon and said, "Um, thanks for helping me, er..."
"Sharon," said Sharon, "But I think I'll call myself Shawn like this."
"Sure," said Elise, "My name's Elise, but it's actually Edwin." Was it her imagination or did Shawn seem cute?