Tokyo: Magical Girl Shatters My Dream of Going Public

Kurokawa's gaze towards Hoshino Sakihiko subtly changed.

The previous disdain for the "mischievous student" has now completely vanished.

This girl's intelligence gathering ability, the rigor of her logical reasoning, and even her bold yet meticulous action.

All of these far exceed what is appropriate for someone of her age and status.

Rather than a high school student, he's more like a sharp-witted and experienced private detective.

Saki continued, her tone tinged with a hint of smugness:

"Actually, I already had a definite clue about the 'Highway Grandma' project. When I begged Mr. Xuecun to bring me here this afternoon, I unexpectedly saw that pink sports car again on the mountain road."

She tapped the car photos on the screen.

"I figured that, given Aiko Furukawa's high-profile and extravagant spending habits, if her target was also Grandma Kagoshi and she needed to stay overnight nearby... she would definitely choose the best hotel."

"So I tried to persuade Professor Yukimura to come over."

She shrugged.

"I originally wanted to pay for it myself, but Professor Yukimura absolutely refused to let me... Sigh."

Kurokawa pondered to himself.

Given Xuecun's serious, almost rigid, attitude towards students, how could he possibly let them pay for his room?

Saki Hikari changed the subject, lowering her voice:

"Then, an hour ago, I sent the teacher away, took some 'small equipment' and went to 'listen' for a bit."

"We heard crucial information: the highway patrol lady is hiding in a tunnel nearby. They're waiting for a detailed map to be sent over."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the three of them, before uttering the most crucial moment:

"The operation will take place at 4 a.m. tonight."

Four o'clock in the morning!

Kurokawa felt a chill run down his spine.

He had originally thought he could get some rest tonight.

The mission manual only requires containment to be completed "before tomorrow night".

But he never expected that Tian Shan and Fei Ying would move so quickly and pinpoint the location so precisely.

Another question is, did Hoshino Saki really overhear the other party's confidential conversation so easily?

...The answer is most likely: It's really very easy!

Most magical girls are just ordinary people before they become "special beings".

Hiyori is a gyaru college student, and Tenshin is a high school student in the track and field club.

Counter-surveillance? Professional competence?

They had never been in contact with them at all.

Of course, given their current status, they would naturally have ways to learn if they wanted to, but unless they themselves take the initiative to ask, the authorities would never offer to teach them.

To the government, magical girls are simply "monsters" that can deal with "monsters".

Maintaining a certain degree of "controllability" and "transparency" is what the officials above are considering.

Kurokawa even went so far as to assert that the police had already installed a GPS tracker in Hiyori's conspicuous sports car.

Where the other party went and where they spent their money were all under the surveillance of special departments.

Moreover, even if Hiyori and Tenshin couldn't have predicted it, they probably would have thought it impossible.

A seemingly frivolous high school video blogger has thoroughly investigated their backgrounds and even checked into the same hotel before them, waiting for them to fall into his trap.

Thinking of this, Kurokawa let out a long sigh.

That's why she hates magical girls...

Lacking any professional skills, he's a walking time bomb.

Chika was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously asked, "So... what are you planning to do next?"

Sakihiko swiped her fingers quickly across the touchpad, bringing up a satellite map and several slightly outdated engineering drawings.

"I've checked. There is indeed an abandoned tunnel nearby."

She zoomed in on the map and pointed to a location covered by the shadow of a mountain.

"Due to frequent accidents, coupled with structural damage caused by an earthquake a few years ago, it has been completely sealed off."

She pointed to the blueprints.

"I guess this is the place the magical girls were talking about."

Kurokawa looked at the clear tunnel structure diagrams, pipeline layouts, and even the construction memos marked with "dangerous areas" on the screen, and his surprise grew even greater.

This is not information that ordinary high school students can easily obtain.

This girl... probably has some other background.

But now is not the time to delve into it.

Saki closed the drawing, turned her face, and looked at Chinatsu with bright eyes.

"I plan to sneak over there tonight and see if I can get some solid evidence."

She paused, then suddenly asked:

"Chika, do you want to come along?"

"Me?" Chika pointed to herself, a little confused.

"Yes, you." Saki Hikari nodded firmly, her tone suddenly becoming serious. "And all the profits from this project will be yours."

Chika was completely stunned: "W-why?"

Saki raised her hand and patted Chinatsu's shoulder hard, showing great loyalty.

"You were injured because of a magical girl, and that 'accident' was hastily classified as a 'natural disaster' by the authorities, so the compensation you received was pitifully small, right?"

She pouted.

"Then we can make money using magical girls, and nobody can find fault with that. Besides, I'm just exercising my right to civic oversight. The government's subsidies for magical girls come from our taxpayers' money."

She made two "V" signs with her hands, her smile sly.

"You take the money, I gain followers. That's a win-win situation!"

"I didn't get hurt because of magical girls..." Chinatsu hadn't reacted yet.

Kurokawa, however, was somewhat speechless.

This logic might hold true in ordinary society.

But in a reality where magical girls possess absolute power... this idea itself is extremely dangerous.

As Saki Hikari spoke, she suddenly frowned, looking troubled.

"The only problem right now is... Yukimura-sensei."

She sighed.

"If she knew I sneaked out at night to film videos, she would absolutely—not—allow it! There's only one way to go out at night..."

Her eyes darted around, her gaze drifting towards Kurokawa, who had been standing silently at the back.

Chika and Kaoru's gazes also turned towards them.

Saki's face instantly broke into an overly bright smile.

She took a few steps closer to Kurokawa, clasped her hands together, looked up at him, and her eyes were filled with "please, please".

"Uncle—"

She drawled out her words, her tone so sweet it was almost cloying.

"Could I...stay at your place tonight?"

Kurokawa immediately understood her intention.

It was simply to get him to cover for her so she could sneak out in the middle of the night.

He is still quickly weighing the risks and variables involved.

Saki suddenly blinked and revealed a sly and mysterious smile.

"Of course, sir, I won't let you help me for nothing!"

As she spoke, she suddenly reached out and gently lifted a corner of the hem of her bathrobe.

Beneath the bathrobe, a glimpse of black lace trim peeked out, tightly encasing her pert curves.

"If you'd like to help..." she lowered her voice, with a mischievous allure, "my lingerie... I can give it to you~"

Kurokawa's eyebrows twitched violently.

He maintained a polite smile, but his voice turned cold: "When did I ever say I wanted your underwear?"

"Tsk tsk tsk~"

Saki Hikari shook her finger, looking like Kurokawa didn't know the ropes.

"Many of my channel's fans have offered high prices to buy it! Some even said they wanted the 'original' flavor or something! The prices they offered were really high!"

Kurokawa's face darkened: "...You'd better not make videos anymore."

"Tch~ You're such a hypocrite." Saki Hikari pouted, mercilessly exposing him, "Don't think I don't know, you even invited Yukimura-sensei to the mixed bath, you know."

Upon hearing this, the air in the room suddenly became still.

Kaoru and Chinatsu were both taken aback, their gazes turning to Kurokawa in unison.

Both pairs of eyes clearly showed surprise and "I never expected you to be this kind of person."

Kurokawa immediately explained, "That was my job!"

He was telling the truth.

But saying it now would obviously be unconvincing.

He could even sense that the trust that had just been established in the eyes of the two employees was melting away at a visible speed.

We can't dwell on this issue any longer.

Kurokawa raised his hand, pinched his brow hard, and took a deep breath.

"Since you insist on filming," he said decisively, his voice regaining its calm, "even if I stop you, you'll probably find a way to sneak off. In that case—"

He looked at Saki.

"It's safer to have someone watching you."

Saki's eyes lit up: "Uncle, you agreed?!"

Kurokawa didn't answer her, but turned to Kaoru and Chinatsu, instructing, "You two, go with her to talk to Teacher Yukimura. Tell her... she's staying with us tonight."

Xun immediately nodded: "Okay."

The two got up, ready to go with Saki.

Chika took two steps, but suddenly turned back.

Kurokawa thought she had something important to say.

But then she leaned closer, her face slightly flushed, her voice low, her tone one of pure concern:

"President... if you really want to go to a hot spring with a girl... I... I can help."

She paused, her expression extremely serious.

"Please don't commit a crime."

Kurokawa's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He raised his hand and gave her a sharp tap on the forehead without any hesitation.

"Go now," he forced out through clenched teeth. "There's another operation tonight."

Chika said "Oh," rubbed her head, and jogged to catch up with Kaoru and Saki.