In a 'girl turned into a mermaid story', it could be because of a powerful magical object. Say she found an old amulet on the beach and when she put it on, it transformed her. It might also be related to a place. For instance, if she entered a hidden underwater cave that was filled with magic and that magic changed her. Additionally, it could be a part of a prophecy. There was a prophecy that said a girl from the land would turn into a mermaid to defeat an evil force that threatened both the human and mermaid realms. So, it was her destiny all along to become a mermaid.
One possible reason could be a magical curse. Maybe she offended a powerful sea witch who then turned her into a mermaid as punishment. Another reason could be a strange accident involving some sort of enchanted water. For example, if she drank from a forbidden pool in an old, magical forest that was somehow connected to the sea. Or it could be a result of a selfless act. Perhaps she saved a mermaid's life and in return, the mermaid magic transformed her into one of their kind to join their underwater world.
In some turned into a girl stories, it could be due to a curse. For example, if someone offended an old witch or a powerful spirit, they might be cursed to change into a girl. Also, there could be a strange natural phenomenon. Like in a place full of strange energy, a person could be transformed into a girl just by being there for a while.
Magic could be one reason. Like in a fairy - tale world, a magic spell might be cast on the boy. Another reason could be a scientific experiment gone wrong. Maybe some sort of genetic - altering experiment that was supposed to do something else but instead turned the boy into a girl.
Some kind of scientific experiment error. For example, if there was research on hormonal or genetic manipulation and something went wrong during the process.
A scientific experiment gone wrong. If he was in a science - fiction type of setting, perhaps some crazy scientist was testing a new device or formula that had unexpected side effects of gender transformation.
One reason could be a jutsu gone wrong. Maybe an enemy uses a forbidden jutsu on Sasuke that has an unexpected side effect of changing his gender.
It could be a scientific experiment. Scientists might be testing a new technology or drug that has unforeseen side effects, causing the transformation. This could then lead to a story about Otto Rocket trying to reverse the process while dealing with the new experiences of being a girl.
In such a story, the girl would first adapt physically. Her body would have to adjust to the cold and pressure of the deep sea. She'd practice using her tail to propel herself forward quickly and gracefully. Emotionally, she might feel lonely at first as she misses her human life. But as she gets to know the other mermaids, she starts to feel more at home. She also has to adapt to the new diet of fish and seaweed. She might initially be disgusted but then realizes it's necessary for her survival as a mermaid. And she would gradually become part of the mermaid community, participating in their festivals and helping with tasks like cleaning and protecting their territory.
One reason could be peer pressure. If a girl is surrounded by a group that has a more promiscuous lifestyle, she might be influenced to change her own behavior. For example, if all her friends are going to wild parties and engaging in casual relationships, she may feel pressured to do the same.
One possible reason could be illness. When a person is ill, they often become more dependent, like a little child, on their mother for care.
It might be due to the mom's own unfulfilled dreams. Maybe she always wanted a daughter and in a way, she tries to live out that dream through her son. She might dress him up as a girl, involve him in girl - centric activities like ballet or doll - playing, hoping to create a kind of surrogate daughter - like experience.