Even if you're a corrupted magical girl, you still have to try to redeem yourself.

An unnamed fire surged up from the depths of Yuuki Yuen's heart. She tried her best to keep her expression unchanged, and looked at the other person with what you thought was a calm but murderous gaze. The other person's trembling and harmless appearance was more vicious in Yuuki Yuen's eyes than direct mockery.

Yuuki Yukino's clenched teeth made a grinding sound, which was completely drowned out by the sound of car tires rolling over the ground on both sides of the road.

"Yuki?" Mizuno Yu was the first to notice that Yuki En was acting strangely, and called out to her with concern.

When she came to her senses, she realized that her cheeks were numb from clenching her teeth for so long. She hadn't heard what Herika and Mizuno Yu said to Hayashi Mustard, but it was all unimportant stuff.

Mizuno Yu's keenness is sometimes a good thing, but sometimes Yuuki Yui would prefer her to be a little less perceptive.

Not wanting to reveal any flaws here, Yuuki Yukino let out a long breath and put on a warm smile once again, even though she knew the smile on her face must be very forced.

"I'm fine. It just so happens that I also live nearby. I'm a little surprised that I live so close to Lin."

"Oh, what a coincidence." Perhaps because she couldn't go to the family restaurant, Helica's spirits were not very high, and her words were intentionally or unintentionally somewhat barbed.

We must not be swayed by Lin Jiezi's provocations. Our only objective is to find out where she lives, as this will form the basis for our next move.

She couldn't act rashly; she needed to get out of their sight first. Yuuki Yui thought to herself, and said goodbye to the people around her, "I'm going back now. See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow. Contact me anytime if anything comes up." Mizuno Yu stood there with her shoulder bag tucked in, watching Yuuki Yuuki walk away.

"Oh, okay, see you tomorrow." Only Helica was oblivious to everything and waved to the two of them.

"See you tomorrow, Lin-kun." Yuuki Yuuya waved to Lin Jiezi beside him and stepped onto the stairs first.

But what happened next made her anxious again.

Clang, that's the sound you make when you step on a step.

Lin Jiezi actually followed behind him, walking up the same steps as him. The vibrations from her shoes on the metal steps were clearly felt by Yuki Emi, who was walking ahead.

Why? Yuuki Yukino's mind went blank.

One more step, one more step, every step was the same, every turn over several steps was the same, and Lin Jiezi always followed behind him.

Lin Jiezi didn't walk fast. Almost every time Yuki took a step, Lin Jiezi would follow, always keeping a distance of about two meters behind her.

Tap, tap, tap, the two of them kept almost the same pace, climbing the steps one by one with almost overlapping footsteps.

What exactly is this all about? Are they giving up the performance?

I suggested going home together to find out where Lin Jiezi lived, but she ended up using me instead?

If things continue like this, her address will definitely be exposed first, making her feel like she's shot herself in the foot.

Yuuki Yui reminded herself to stay calm, but she couldn't stop the cold sweat from running down her temples, leaving a small water stain on her chest.

Yuuki glanced downstairs out of the corner of her eye and saw Mizuno Yu still standing there, looking up as she went upstairs.

How to do?

As she drew closer to her doorstep, Yuuki Yukino's heart pounded, and the keys in her pocket burned in her palm.

Click, click, that's the sound of a key sliding into the lock.

Yuki Yuki turned around, and Lin Jiezi stopped a few meters away from her house and inserted the key into the keyhole of the security door next to her.

The door opened a tiny crack, and Lin Jiezi bowed deeply to Yuki Emi, then bowed to Mizuno Yu and the others looking up at the two of them from downstairs, before quickly slipping inside.

Then the door closed again.

Yuuki Yui then felt her heartbeat calm down a bit. Still shaken, she took her house key out of her pocket and turned the doorknob to her own apartment.

Fortunately, Lin Jiezi really does live here.

But isn't this my neighbor's house?

Yuki En wondered if she was being overly anxious. The fact that Hayashi Kikuko lived next door meant that she didn't need to secretly follow her at school to keep track of her every move.

He had initially breathed a sigh of relief because Lin Jiezi hadn't appeared in front of him frequently, but it turned out to be even more dangerous.

But it's alright, the answer to Lin Jiezi's matter will be found soon.

downstairs.

After watching the two enter the room, Helica slung her backpack over her shoulder, took a few steps in the direction she had come from, and noticed that Mizuno Yu had not followed.

“They’ve gone inside. Aren’t you going back?” Helica asked.

"You should go back first." Mizuno Yuu was still staring in the direction of the upstairs. "I have a feeling that something is about to happen."

"Tsk." Helica stopped in her tracks.

As soon as Yuuki closed the door, Baqi, who was nestled on the sofa, ran up to her and wrapped her arms around Yuuki's neck, hanging herself on him.

"Xiao Yuan~ Welcome home!"

"Heh." Yuuki Yuuki never dreamed that one day she would receive a big hug and a "welcome back" when she walked in. The dark cloud between her brows eased a little, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Yuuki Yui wasn't used to saying "I'm back," especially since she lived alone. Feeling the warmth emanating from Baqi, Yuuki Yui put one arm around Baqi's waist, lifting her into the air, and gently ruffled the silvery-white hair on the top of her head.

"I am back."

"Xiao Yuan, do you want to eat first, take a bath first, or~" Ba Qi deliberately dragged out the sound, and in a coquettish manner, she raised her legs and kicked them twice in the air.

"Let's replenish our mana first."

"Uh? Do you have a fever?" Baqi's expression turned serious for the first time, and she placed the back of her hand on Yuuki Yuen's forehead to check her temperature.

She just wanted to take this opportunity to play a prank.

“How could that be?” Yuuki Yui released Baqi’s waist from her embrace: “Wait a minute, it might take a lot of your magic power.”

Chapter Fifty-Two: The Plan Begins!

"It will take a lot of my magic."

Baqi repeated Yuki Yuki's words, and before she knew it, her face turned bright red, steam rose from her head, and she went into a daze.

Although Baqi is very proactive, she is surprisingly innocent in some ways.

"What are you thinking about?" Yuuki Yukina tapped Baqi's little head with her knuckles.

"No! I wasn't thinking about anything!" Baqi shook her head a few times, then hooked her arms around Yuuki Yuki's neck again, pressing her body against him as if in revenge.

Baqi, carrying a pleasant scent, nestled into Yuuki Yuuki's arms. In the porch where the sunlight was gradually setting, Yuuki Yuuki seemed to smell the sun and feel its warmth.

Baqi was still as lively as ever, always giving unconditionally everything that belonged to her without thinking of anything else, just like a little sun.

After coming into this world, Yuuki Eri only feels completely relaxed when she is with Tomoe, with whom she knows each other inside and out.

Relaxed, all the unpleasantness that had just accumulated gradually melted away in the warm sunshine.

Therefore, Yuuki Yukino responded in kind to the little sun in his arms, responding to her softness, her delicacy, and her sweetness.

It's essential to replenish Baqi's mana; otherwise, if a real fight breaks out, Baqi's mana will be insufficient, which could lead to serious trouble.

Furthermore, if Baki were to lose her magic and become like she was that night, Yuuki Yukino couldn't guarantee she could handle it.

However, replenishing mana with Baqi wasn't bad at all; on the contrary, it made her feel at ease. Yuuki Yui thought this, responding even more eagerly to the girl's fragrant scent.

"Chirp, oh, that's too much! Yuuki!" Gradually losing her strength under Yuuki's onslaught, Baqi pushed Yuuki's body and nimbly jumped out of her arms. Although she was complaining about Yuuki, a faint blush and an indelible smile remained on her face.

"Ha, sorry." Yuuki Yuuki secretly stuck out her tongue, her smile no longer so forced.

"Xiao Yuan, you still haven't told me why you called me here today."

Yuuki Yukino covered half of her eyes with her long eyelashes and eyelids, her gaze conveying a silky ambiguity. She raised the corners of her mouth, revealing her white teeth. She placed her right index finger on her lips and tapped it a few times. Her left hand hooked the last button of her uniform and lifted it slightly to reveal her smooth, soft waist—including the intricate patterns that symbolized impurity and depravity.

"Of course, it's about doing bad things."

"Huh? Xiaoyuan, are you sure you don't have a fever?" Baqi took two steps back with a serious expression.

"Pfft—" Yuuki Yukina couldn't help but chuckle and put down her clothes.

"Oh! You actually flirted with me!" Baqi finally understood Yuki Yu's teasing and pounced on her, biting her face hard a few times.

After playfully fighting with Baqi, Yuuki Yuuki finally felt her mood return to normal.

Calling Baqi over was definitely the right decision, Yuuki Yuen thought to herself with relief. She leaned her backpack against the sofa by the door, took two cans of iced cola from the refrigerator, tossed one to Baqi, and the two sat down on the sofa.

"Didn't I tell you not to always drink cold drinks? Besides, carbonated drinks are not healthy at all." Baqi said, opening her own bottle first.

"It's just once in a while." Yuuki Yuen opened her drink as well, moistening her slightly dry throat.

"So who are we going to beat up tonight?" Baqi shrank back to the spot on the sofa where the two of them first met, holding a can of cola in both hands and curling up her legs.

"It doesn't necessarily mean I have to beat her up, but it could be dangerous, and I might not be able to handle it by myself."

"Who is this 'she' you're talking about? Is it that short, blond girl?"

"No, but it could be the guy who made you a magical girl."

"Hmm? You've been running out every noon for so long, did you find her trail?" Baqi's eyes became serious.

“It’s possible, but the possibility might not be as high as you think. Let me tell you first…” Yuuki Yui simply told Baqi what had happened in the past two days.

"Let's call the person who turned me into a magical girl the Mysterious Person. The one you mentioned, Miyashita Mia, is definitely not her. If her figure were really that exaggerated, I would never forget her. The Mysterious Person's figure is more ordinary. And that so-called senior, there's absolutely no information about him."

"I asked about that so-called senior several times, but Helica never gave me a straight answer."

"The blond, short guy is fine?"

"She's fine, it couldn't be her."

“That’s true. If the mysterious person were that short, I would have recognized them at a glance.” Ba Qi crumpled the can in her hand into a ball. “So, how do you plan to determine if Lin Jiezi is that mysterious person?”

“I can’t really tell, but I can always tell if she’s a magical girl or not. That’s enough.” Yuuki Yuuki leaned back on the sofa, tilting her head back and turning her neck slightly to face Tomoe.

"You asked me to come over early just for this, right? You have a plan?" Baqi fiddled with the can that had turned into a pancake between her fingers.

“Ordinary magical girls wouldn’t do bad things, but aren’t we corrupted magical girls?” Yuuki Yui smiled, her eyes narrowed like a flawless white flower.

"Hey, you're something else, when are you going to make your move?" Baqi threw the can in her hand toward the trash can.

"Let's wait until later." Yuuki Yui also finished her drink in one gulp, and the can slipped from her hand.

The clanging sound of two aluminum cans being tossed into the trash can brought this brief conversation to an end.

As evening fell, Yuuki placed the last plate from the sink onto the shelf, dried her hands on a towel, and headed towards the entryway.

She had changed into a more casual T-shirt and athletic shorts, and her long pink hair was tied into a single ponytail that swung out from behind her baseball cap. She had bought this outfit specifically for the weekend. Although the little skirt was also cute, Yuuki Yukino preferred this refreshing style.

No matter what, it's still a bit difficult to completely accept wearing a dress every day all at once.

"Ready?" Yuuki Yuu picked up her sneakers and walked to the sofa, but didn't put them on immediately.

“Of course.” Inuyama Tomoe, still wearing her school uniform, also picked up her shoes and followed to the French windows.