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

"Alright, you can go now. Don't do anything so despicable in the future." Yuki waved his hand and finally chased the two thugs away.

While saying "Understood, understood," Oki Taiga and Ono Kogure, who hadn't dared to speak the whole time, quickly moved out of Yuuki Yukino's sight.

The two delinquents were driven away, but Yuuki Yukino's thinking didn't stop. Letting them leave would be more conducive to Yuuki Yukino's analysis of time.

No one knows exactly what Mashiro Gakuen did during the year or so that he was in Nijiba City.

Yuuki Yuki couldn't even fathom how Urobuchi Mashiro, who had nothing, managed to survive here.

However, given the level of competence that Hongmo praised, she could easily become the chairman of the board of directors of St. Yuu Academy, and she could easily make a decent living by finding any job in Rainbow Leaf City.

Moreover, given Mashiro's strength, she should be doing quite well. In any case, she can't possibly look like a delinquent or unemployed person just because she's wearing a patchwork coat.

People are easily misled by appearances, just as those who don't understand Mashiro Urokin can't see the world where reality and illusion intersect as depicted by her paints.

What appears beautiful may not be real, and what appears weak may not be weak.

That Genji Masashiro...

"Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yuan!"

Yuuki Yukina was brought back to her senses when she heard Inuyama Tomoe calling her name.

"What's wrong, Baqi?" Yuuki shook her head, snapping out of her long reverie.

"Hong, and Xiaoyuan, why are you all so serious as soon as you arrive? You keep talking about magical girls and all that magical girl stuff. Have you forgotten why we came here?"

Baqi pouted angrily, put her hands on her hips and walked past Yuuki Emi and Koumori, scrutinizing the expressions on their faces one by one.

"We're here to... learn about Mashiro Urouge's past? To find any useful information from Mashiro Urouge's past, and see if we can find any clues about that original fallen magical girl?"

　Lingmeng Ling (>Wu Hongmo thought for a moment and asked Inuyama Baqi in return.)

"No! That's not right! Besides, did you gain any useful information?"

“There are some, but they don’t seem that important.” Hong Moli turned her glasses, actually trying to figure out what information she had obtained.

"Alright! We're here to have fun! Got it? We're here to go out and have fun together! To enjoy life in Rainbow Leaf City!" Baqi stomped her foot: "From now on, unless something really happens, you're not allowed to mention magical girls again!"

Chapter Seventy: Barbecue! Travel!

Besides the hot spring inn that served as the main battlefield between Yuuki Yuuki and Helica, Yuuki Yuuki and her group also visited several other locations where magical girl conflicts had occurred.

Apart from Mashiro Goraki, everyone else was mindful of controlling their power to avoid harming innocent people, so the damage they caused at the time was not that great.

The overall restoration is now complete, and apart from some wounds that are not easily noticeable in certain places, there are almost no traces left by the battle.

The streets of Nijiha City are now a picture of peace and tranquility. Pedestrians stroll along the streets, bathed in the warm sunshine of early winter, enjoying the pleasant life they are living.

After all, some time has passed since that memorable shock, and people's memories are limited; no one will hold onto such things in their heart.

"Everyone here is here for tourism, hoping to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to relax. But you've all been so serious since you got off the bus, it's so boring!"

After visiting several places, Baqi, unable to bear it any longer, loudly complained and ended the investigation into the magical girls led by Yuuki Enishi and Koumori.

"Ah, sorry, but because Nijiha City is so special, some clues are right there in the open, so I can't help but wonder what it all means." Yuuki Yuen scratched her head sheepishly.

The investigation into Mashiro Gyoken is more of an excuse for the regrets of everyone coming to Nijigae City for their school trip. Mashiro Gyoken is unlikely to be the type to leave the mess unresolved and wait for them to come and investigate.

The main purpose of this trip was to express gratitude to Kurenai and Hyakki for their great help, and to apologize for the danger they had encountered during that operation.

But as soon as they got off the bus, they started looking for traces of magical girls with their luggage. Although they didn't have much luggage, just a backpack for each person, it still felt like they were ruining the atmosphere of the trip and putting the cart before the horse.

"Um, sorry, I started it."

When Baqi pointed out the problem directly, Hong Moli lowered her head.

Since Hong Moli had already apologized, Ba Qi couldn't hold a grudge. After a brief moment of hesitation, she put everything out of her mind.

"Oh well, let's go to the hotel and rest first. Don't worry, I've already booked it! Just follow me."

Twenty minutes later.

"Ta-da! This is it! I booked the hotel before I came. How is it? Not bad, right?"

Baqi stood with her hands on her hips in front of the hotel she had led the others to after a winding and circuitous journey, puffing out her chest with confidence.

Inuyama Tomoe's judgment never disappoints.

Although her choice wasn't as distinctive as Helika's, and it might not have been the best option at the moment, it certainly took everyone's feelings into account and was acceptable to everyone.

Yuuki looked around at the hotel behind Baqi. The hotel was not very large, and it was nothing like the one they had stayed at during their school trip.

It's more like a small guesthouse than a hotel.

An ordinary appearance does not mean an ordinary inner quality. If it were truly that ordinary, it would certainly not have caught Baqi's eye.

From the moment she entered the hotel, the unremarkable furnishings and the commercial atmosphere that permeated them constantly reminded Yuki Emi that the hotel's level alone was far superior to the one they had stayed at during their school trip.

Yuki En knew that in his hometown, many restaurants would lay red bricks and light firewood in their shops, use enamel cups instead of glass cups to serve wine, and use earthen beds instead of chairs for diners.

Some even add extravagant performances, such as having a special waiter carry the food in a sedan chair.

Moreover, restaurants that deliberately emphasize a rustic atmosphere are often not cheap, just like this hotel.

Yuuki Yukino praised with satisfaction, "Hmm, it looks good."

"Indeed, it feels very pleasant." As they walked to the vicinity of the reception desk, Hyakki Chiyu also expressed her admiration.

Now that we're at the front desk, the most important thing is to check in. It's not complicated. Baqi just needs to show her identification and then wait for the hotel staff to process it.

During the check-in process, Yuki Eri discovered something even more terrifying: the hotel didn't have many rooms, opting for a small but exquisite design, yet it could still accommodate many people.

But to save trouble, Baqi booked the entire store in one go.

If it weren't for the occasional financial shocks that Baqi would bring to Yuuki Yuuki, Yuuki Yuuki would have really forgotten that Baqi was actually a young lady from a wealthy family.

After registration comes the check-in process. Unlike a school trip, everyone doesn't need to squeeze into the same room and sleep on the floor.

Therefore, Baqi thoughtfully booked two rooms, with a short distance between them. Whether Baqi was planning to ensure that the two rooms would not disturb each other is unknown to Yuki.

Of course, when you come to Nijimae City, you definitely have to enjoy the local hot springs. Especially since the last time I came to Nijimae City, Yuuki En was very reserved because she was worried that Helica would notice her dark magic mark.

Although this hotel isn't very big, it definitely has a hot spring, and there's more than enough room for four people to enjoy it together.

Near the hot spring is a large bamboo fence courtyard, and the open view and artificial landscaping give people a sense of tranquility and relaxation.

If there's no rush to enjoy the hot springs, then this little courtyard will be where Yuuki and the others gather in the evening.

What? What did you do for such a long afternoon?

Lying in the hotel room, I changed into the bathrobe provided by the hotel, then played on my phone, took a long nap, and an afternoon passed by.

The only outing was for Yuuki Emi and Koumori to go shopping nearby to prepare for dinner that evening.

As for why, even though they've come all this way on a trip, they still have to prepare their own dinner.

Since we've come all the way to Nijiha City, we absolutely have to try the local specialties that come with early winter!

"Cheers!" The girls in bathrobes sat around the table, raised their glasses, and clinked them together.

However, the glass didn't contain alcohol; it contained clear carbonated drinks and juice.

The fruitwood charcoal burned quietly in the round stove, emitting a unique, non-pungent aroma that complemented the gradually darkening sky.

This atmosphere reminded Yuuki Yuen of the popular online trend of gathering around a stove to brew tea, but Yuuki Yuen had no desire for that kind of thing that might be a bit flashy and impractical and not suitable for her. If she had a stove, she would prefer to use it to do things that were more suitable for her.

On the wire mesh rack covering the stove, neatly sliced ​​pieces of meat were laid out, curling slightly under the glow of the charcoal fire, sizzling with the pleasant sound of burning fat.

The amount of grilled meat was carefully controlled by Yuki Eri and Koumori, and paired with a sweet and sour grilling sauce, it could be eaten directly from the grill.

"Wow! That's great!" Baqi rolled the slice of grilled meat on her chopsticks, threw the whole slice into her mouth, covered her cheeks with her hands and exhaled several breaths of hot air. She then used the cool grape juice to wash the meat slice down and let out a long, satisfying sigh.

Hyakki Senyou chewed on the grilled meat with her mouth bulging, and gave Yuuki Yui a thumbs up.

"As expected of Nijiha City beef, the fat is evenly distributed, and it doesn't feel greasy at all. Paired with the sauce, it's actually quite refreshing. This kind of meat is really suitable for barbecue." Hong Moli gave a relatively reliable evaluation while tasting it.

Yuuki Yuen completely agreed with what Koumori said. She and Baqi had eaten at several good barbecue restaurants, but perhaps it was because of the atmosphere, or perhaps the meat in Nijiha City was really excellent, but Yuuki Yuen felt that she had never eaten such delicious barbecue in her life.

Of course, its price is also commensurate with its taste. If it weren't for the help of Hong Moli, who was receiving a scholarship and a reward from Sheng Shiyin, Yuuki Yuuki would have felt the pinch for a long time.

Now, it's a dilemma for both Yuuki Yuki and Koumori: they're both feeling the pinch.

But when you're out having fun, worrying about how much money you spent is a bit of a mood killer.

"And this scallion and chicken skewer, did Xiaoyuan make it?"

After swallowing a whole piece of grilled meat, Baqi picked up another skewer of grilled meat that Yuuki had just taken off the grill from the table. She bit into it along with the slightly charred scallions and a whole piece of tender and juicy chicken, nodding in praise.

"Yes, but this is just to make up the numbers. What I really want you to try is this."

As Yuuki Yuen spoke, she pulled out a giant crab that was bigger than her own head from a large box next to her.

"Oh!" Baqi and Baigui Qianyou's eyes lit up, and they clapped in unison.

The giant crab, seemingly unaware of what was about to happen, was scrutinizing the girls sitting in a circle, who were looking at it with ill intent, with its darting gray eyes.

"Red," Yuuki called out, tossing the crab over.

“Leave it to me!” Hong Moli reached out with great interest and caught it steadily—with the gloved hand she wore after transforming.

Koumori finally understood why Yuuki had transformed into carrying the decorations from that withered tree on the day she asked Yuuki to go shopping for Halloween supplies.

Using the power of magical girls to solve problems is indeed easier, and there is a kind of joy that ordinary people cannot enjoy.

The snow crab, a winter specialty of Nijiha City, with its innocent eyes, vanished in an instant amidst Koumori's immense joy and her use of a chainsaw more convenient than a kitchen knife.

The delicate, white crab leg meat, with its muscle lines as fine as pine needles, was placed on the grill and transformed into a delicious treat that the girls raved about.

"Oh! This is delicious! Is snow crab really this good in winter?" Baqi held the crab leg meat stuffed in the shell, stuffing her mouth full.

Seeing Baqi's unrestrained eating, Yuki En initially intended to remain a little reserved, but once the slightly charred, sweet crab meat entered her mouth, Yuki En couldn't control herself either.

"I heard that because of the temperature, you can only taste this kind of crab meat during the seasonal transition. Mmm, it's delicious, I love it. Nijiha City is indeed a great place."

"Delicious...I'll definitely come again next time." Hyakki Chiyou devoured her portion of food in a flash, praising it endlessly.

"Qianyou, don't worry, there's more!"

The magical girls, who were determined to have a blast in Rainbow Leaf City, had prepared more than just this; even more food was put on the grill one after another.

"Yuki Yuuki, why don't you try Mari's grilled eel? Don't you like it?"

Is it because she doesn't like to eat it? When Komamori was about to buy an eel, Yuuki Yukino refused in every way. It's not a matter of whether she likes to eat it or not; it's a matter of psychological trauma.

"These oysters! How did you come up with the idea of ​​adding minced garlic and glass noodles? It's a bit spicy. Could you tell me the exact recipe for this sauce?"

Of course it's delicious! Experience the magic of the mysterious sauces from the ancient Eastern summer streets. It's a pity we can't drink alcohol, so we can't fully appreciate its charm.