Episode 62: Observation and Childhood Friends
This feels sooooo good!
Super Mysterious Beautiful Girl Time, this feels soooo good!
“Feels sooo good!”
Star Reader’s Staff, wasn’t this another perfect performance by you?
As expected from my childhood friend. My soulmate. My one and only best friend.
“Ho ho ho! This time, I particularly focused on the wind. Since it was a new costume, I had to make sure its presence was felt somehow.”
It’s such a blessing to have a staff like you by my side who understands me so well.
The costume was great too, really stylish.
“We need to keep increasing the black elements. Nowadays, ominous costume colors like these are what truly define a mysterious beautiful girl.”
You get it, don’t you?
That’s right. Black is perfect for now.
And finally, at the very end…
When my heroine power as a mysterious beautiful girl has reached its peak, I’ll prepare an ultimate, strongest, flawless new white dress.
“This feeling of excitement… It’s incredible, partner! And your finishing blow with that dagger at the end – it gave off so many satisfying vibes, something I never would’ve thought of. It was a brilliant touch!”
Hehe, you’re making me blush.
Even though we beat Rokuhara sensei up pretty badly, he kept getting back up thanks to his sheer determination. Plus, the paralysis poison served its purpose.
Also, it’s not common for a mysterious beautiful girl to use her ultimate attack head-on like that, so maybe it wasn’t the right moment?
“I’m so glad you’re my contractor.”
Likewise!
“Yay!”
A friendly high-five in my heart.
So, shall we wrap this up happily by helping Miroku senpai quickly?
“If that’s the case, let’s head to where I sense a presence similar to my sister’s. I’ve been feeling Ciel’s presence for a while now.”
Ciel… I don’t even know who that is.
In the original story, only four Demon Gears revealed their true identities: Lutra, Eina, Shiyaku, and Solfi.
Since two others remain missing, the Board of Directors devised a plan to face the calamity with just these four.
Through various events, Tourak managed to upgrade Lutra into Super Lutra, securing a magnificent victory.
Which means the other Demon Gears represent uncharted territory from the original story.
Though if we talk about unknowns, this Star Reader’s Staff here is a whole bundle of mysteries, huh? Hahaha!
“Their presence seems to be on the top floor of the building. Let’s teleport there.”
Oh, before that, let’s change the costume back to normal.
“Is that okay?”
This was just a brief display of the strong form against Rokuhara sensei.
What matters is that it was shown only once against an S-rank opponent.
We shouldn’t sell ourselves short.
“You’re right. Let’s revert to the usual attire then.”
The costume transforms back into the familiar Gothic Lolita style.
Ah, this feels much better.
“Shall we proceed then?”
Passing through the indigo magical circle, I find myself hovering above the top floor of the building.
Looking down calmly at the city from here makes me realize just how intense my battle with Rokuhara sensei was.
Actually, most of the destruction was caused by him, wasn’t it?
He didn’t hesitate to release Eina chan, but won’t the Board of Directors be upset? Is everything alright?
“That was an impressive artillery attack. As her older sister, I’m proud.”
It was an artillery attack fueled by emotions.
I know that if the designated area expands, things could get much worse.
Well, since the Academy Autonomous Zone is made of Dungeon Core material, and as long as the core survives, repairs should be simple enough.
More importantly, the question is what to do next.
“Aren’t we going to rescue Aoi Hoshi Miroku?”
Yes, but the issue is how to maintain the air of a mysterious beautiful girl.
If Solciera doesn’t intervene, it might seem like I’m just forcing unwanted help onto people.
A mysterious beautiful girl mustn’t overstep her boundaries.
“I see… Hmm, something’s coming our way.”
Huh?
Looking at the building upon hearing Star Reader’s Staff’s words, I notice part of it turning red… This is bad!
The wall of the building melts away, and an extremely thick beam shoots towards me.
I swiftly dodge, floating dramatically mid-air.
…Wait, it wasn’t even targeting me specifically.
“Could this artillery fire be from Ciel? Hmm… This attack, though obstinate, seems somewhat messy. Let’s take a look inside, shall we?”
Peering cautiously through the hole created by the artillery from afar, I can see that the interior resembles an experimental facility with stark white walls and floors.
In the center of the laboratory lies an enormous dog-like creature.
Ah, so this beast fired the shot.
Hmm? Isn’t that person behind the dog Miroku senpai?
Oh, Mizuki senpai and Toa are there too.
We’ve found them. That’s good.
So, what are they discussing while facing off?
“Can’t hear anything. Shall we thrash that dog and rescue the three of them?”
Star Reader’s Staff suggests this plan.
But I reject it.
I see… It’s still too early for us to act, Star Reader’s Staff.
“Hmm, what do you mean? Aren’t you supposed to help all beautiful girls?”
That’s right.
Every beautiful girl has the right and duty to be happy.
However, wouldn’t it be more beautiful for Mizuki senpai and Toa to rescue Miroku senpai?
“Eh?”
Listen carefully, Star Reader’s Staff.
Beautiful girls also have their roles.
Mizuki senpai, Toa, and Miroku senpai are childhood friends.
There exists a bond between them that I could never intrude upon.
Then, who would it be most beautiful for to rescue Miroku senpai?
Solciera doing it?
No, that wouldn’t be beautiful.
Even if Solciera and Miroku senpai had some deep yuri relationship, which they don’t, that would be different.
“That sound is vulgar…”
Next, the option of me rescuing them as Na Takikai.
Also no.
In fact, it would be sinful.
If a man intervenes and saves Miroku senpai, it would turn into just another harem story.
What? That would be completely meaningless and the worst possible outcome. I want to build a lily garden!
Then, how should the world progress beautifully?
That’s right, Mizuki senpai and Toa saving Miroku senpai.
This is good. This is the beautiful shape of the world, and tonight’s highlight of the story lies right here.
Isn’t it wonderful when the usually timid childhood friend and the slightly clumsy warrior-type childhood friend save the elegant older sister who normally does the rescuing?
Isn’t it touching when the usually reliable Miroku senpai gets saved by the two of them?
“Sorry, I haven’t studied that yet. Also, you’re speaking faster than usual and it’s scary.”
I see.
Then let’s study together next time.
The Hinotuchi Cultural Festival is coming up soon, so we’ll buy loads of yuri manga.
If it follows the original story, it’s practically a wholesome Comiket.
“Beautiful girls have profound depths, don’t they?”
Childhood friend types are especially precious attributes.
These are purely innate and entirely based on luck.
Therefore, we must cherish the relationships among those three.
So, let me announce my strategy for this mission.
“Alright.”
First, we observe.
If it gets really dangerous, we’ll intervene with Solciera. If Mizuki senpai and the others seem capable, we’ll leave it to them.
Beyond that, we’ll respond flexibly with advanced adaptability.
“But I sense my sister’s presence from that creature. Is it really okay to leave it to them?”
…Just in case, I’ll prepare a converging artillery attack.
I point my gun at the dog.
At the tip of the barrel, a much smaller magic circle appears compared to the one used against Rokuhara sensei, with suppressed power.
Well, this should be enough for a dog like that.
“I can always hit the target perfectly whenever needed.”
Nodding at Star Reader’s Staff’s reassuring words, I decide to watch the trio’s fate unfold.
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