Tokyo: Magical Girl Shatters My Dream of Going Public

Chenghua Women's College, 3 PM.

The school bell had just rung.

Chika grabbed her schoolbag and was the first to rush towards the classroom door.

She hasn't been to the company for almost half a month.

Today, she finally found an excuse to go to the company without her sister's knowledge, so of course she was anxious.

Furthermore, the company president sent a message saying that the new equipment has arrived and that she should look forward to it.

She now feels that nothing can stop her.

She was going to run all the way to the company!

"Sister, wait a minute."

However, Xun's voice came from behind.

Chinatsu jogged back and turned, her honey-brown short hair swaying as she lifted her leg high: "What's wrong?"

Xun quickly stepped forward, her expression natural: "Could you take a longer route to the discount supermarket and buy me something? They have eggs and milk on sale today."

She paused, then added, "I've sent the list to your phone."

Chinatsu's face fell: "Eh—! Now? But I'm in a real hurry right now..."

"Please," Xun said, clasping her hands together with a pleading look in her eyes. "You've really been a huge help."

Seeing the pleading look on her younger sister's face.

Chika's heart softened.

She quickly made a mental calculation.

If you run to the supermarket and then sprint to the factory...

Maybe it's not too late.

"...Okay." She nodded reluctantly, turned around, and opened the door—

A figure happened to pass by the classroom door.

The moment she turned around, Chika noticed it; she even saw the surprise in the other person's eyes.

She tried to turn away, but it was too late.

"Bang!"

She bumped right into someone's arms.

soft.

Very soft.

Chinatsu sank forward, her face buried in a soft fabric, then was gently lifted up by the elasticity, bounced half a step back, and fell directly to the ground.

She blinked and subconsciously rubbed her face.

"...So soft."

She looked down at herself.

Ah!

Being too big isn't a good thing either; it will cause a lot of trouble in battle!

"Sister!" Kaoru's expression changed upon recognizing the person she had bumped into. She quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply. "Teacher Yukimura Hakuka! I'm so sorry!"

The teacher who was hit fell to the ground.

Her long white hair had no style; it was simply tied low at the back of her head with a black hair tie.

A few strands of hair fell across her cheek.

He wore slightly bulky black-rimmed non-prescription glasses.

She wore a navy blue loose-fitting knitted cardigan, a knee-length skirt, and simple low-heeled shoes.

The overall tone of the person was somber, as if they were deliberately hidden in the background.

At that moment, she was frantically adjusting her slipped glasses, her voice weak: "N-nothing..."

Lesson plans were scattered all over the floor.

Kaoru tugged at Chika, who was still in a daze: "Quick, help me pick them up!"

Chika then came to her senses and, together with Kaoru, picked up the scattered papers.

Qianxia picked up a few pages of lesson plans and noticed the neat and beautiful handwriting on them.

Small, inconspicuous snowflake patterns are painted on the corners.

"Give it to me..." Teacher Yukimura reached out and took it, her fingertips slightly tense.

She never looked up.

Chika casually handed over the lesson plan she had picked up, without tidying up either side.

Kaoru, however, was different. She patiently tidied up the loose pages before handing them back with both hands, saying, "Teacher Yukimura, I'm so sorry."

"Teacher Baihua, I'm sorry!" Qianxia added, her tone straightforward.

Xun tugged at her sleeve: "Sister, you should call her Teacher Xuecun."

"It's...it's okay..." Yukimura Hakuka took the lesson plan, her voice very low.

She kept her eyes down, not daring to look at the two of them.

Qianxia was in a hurry to leave, and seeing that the teacher wasn't going to pursue the matter, she immediately stood up and waved, "Then I'll go first! Sorry, sorry!"

She turned and ran, her footsteps thumping away in the corridor.

Xun sighed helplessly and bowed again: "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

When her gaze fell, she noticed the teacher's knees peeking out from under her skirt.

A small abrasion, oozing blood.

It was obviously from when my sister bumped into something and fell down.

"Teacher, you're injured." Xun straightened up. "Shall I accompany you to the infirmary to get it treated?"

"No, no need..." Yukimura subconsciously tugged at her skirt.

"It'll be quick." Xun's tone was gentle, but she insisted, "If the wound isn't treated, it's prone to infection. Besides, it was my sister's fault that you got injured, so please allow me to make it up to you."

Perhaps it was due to his personality, but Xuecun hesitated for a moment before reluctantly replying in a soft voice.

"...Then, thank you for your help."

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The infirmary was filled with a faint smell of disinfectant.

Xun neatly cleaned Xuecun's wound and applied a band-aid.

The movements were skillful.

She glanced at the clock on the wall.

3:15 PM

Fortunately.

If we set off now and jog, we should be able to get to the factory before my sister.

However, what a person fears most is more likely to happen.

She rose gracefully, about to bow and take her leave—

The door to the infirmary was pushed open.

A girl in a school uniform, wearing a student council armband, stood at the door, panting.

"President! We've finally found you!"

Kaoru's heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained calm: "What's wrong?"

"It's Hoshino Saki!" the girl exclaimed urgently, "She's... again!"

Upon hearing this name, Xun's brows furrowed instantly.

Saki Hoshino.

A notorious "problem child" in the academy.

It's not that the other person's grades were that bad.

On the contrary, her science grades have always been among the best in the school.

The problem lies in her "side hustle".

She's a YouTuber with 100,000 followers, and she spends all her time coming up with unusual and outlandish content.

Her graduation aspiration column clearly stated "full-time video creator," and she simply wouldn't listen to any advice from her teachers.

They became even more willful and independent.

"What's wrong with her now?" Xun asked, a sense of unease already creeping into her heart.

"She posted a teaser on the channel saying she's going to investigate that 'paranormal legend' tonight! The head of the grade saw it and is worried something might happen to her, hoping the student council can intervene and talk her out..."

I suddenly felt a headache coming on.

Saki Hoshino is known for her stubbornness.

Once a decision is made, nothing can change it.

If I were to try to persuade them myself, I would definitely be late.

Compared to that problem child, my sister's situation is more important.

The older sister was facing a real life-or-death crisis.

"Can't we ask another teacher?" Xun tried to persuade him.

Just then, Yukimura Hakuka, who had been sitting quietly to the side, suddenly spoke softly:

"Um... how about I go?"

The two men looked at her.

She kept her head down, her voice soft:

"After all... it is also a teacher's responsibility to persuade and guide students."

Xun's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

It would be great if a teacher were willing to step in.

Without hesitation, she immediately bowed and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Professor Yukimura. Thank you very much. I have something very important to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, she quickly walked towards the door.

A moment of hesitation flashed through my mind as I placed my hand on the doorknob.

Yukimura-sensei... has such a soft personality.

Is it really possible for her to persuade a stubborn person like Hoshino Saki?

She had a bad feeling.

Xun shook her head.

Now is not the time to worry about that.

My sister's affairs are always my highest priority.

She opened the door and quickly disappeared at the end of the corridor.