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

"But...but I can't go back, I'm already..."

"Of course I know you can't go back, but that doesn't mean I can't prevent you from going back, right?"

"Huh? Huh? This...this?! You, you must be lying to me, right? You're so mean..."

"If you say I'm a bad person again, I won't take you back."

"Okay! Okay! I understand!"

"But it's a deal. I can be your friend, but you're not allowed to bring anyone else back to the Dreamland, understand?"

"I... okay, I know! Pinky promise!"

Yumehara Sumireko's memory bubble floated up and rubbed against Yuuki Yukino's little finger.

……

In the activity room of Rainbow Club at Moonsea Middle School.

"That's roughly what happened. I need you to ask your mother to check if there's a patient named Yumehara Sumireko in the hospital. I'll have to trouble you with this, Sakura."

As Yuuki Yukina spoke, she rubbed the memory bubble of Yumehara Sumireko in her hand.

This is not a dream world. Without a physical body, Sumireko Yumehara's existence would quickly dissipate in the real world. Yuuki Yukino must keep her memories with her and inject some magic power from time to time to maintain her existence.

"Leave it to me, Yuuki-senpai!" Sakura Hanako replied confidently.

"However, sending a magical girl's soul back into her body... is that really possible?" Helica was still somewhat skeptical.

"Normally it's not possible, but my wand's ability can do it. Although my ability isn't as obvious as space travel or time stop, it's actually very useful."

Yuuki Yukino crossed her arms, her tone somewhat boastful.

In the past, Yuuki En had also used Nya's power to solve many problems. For example, the mandatory rules that Seishine signed with Baki through the power of the original magical girl were arbitrarily destroyed by Yuuki En.

But those were all triggered unintentionally. Now that she has complete control over Naya, she can more freely twist the established rules little by little.

Sending Hanzawa Kuriko's soul back is not much more difficult than breaking the boundary between the dream world and reality. Now, all that's left is to find Yumehara Sumireko's body.

"But the fact that this matter was resolved so smoothly, thanks to Genki Mashiro, makes me so annoyed just thinking about her!" Baqi snorted coldly.

What Baqi was referring to wasn't what Genki Mashiro did during the confrontation with Yumehara Sumireko or even Hanzawa Kuriko, but rather that after everything was settled, Genki Mashiro stepped in to help everyone get away with it.

Although Mashiro Goraku's name did not appear in the announcement, it's obvious who did this.

Here, Mashiro Gonno represents not only the chairman of Seiyuu Academy, but also the vast organization supported by Seiyuu Academy that cleans up the mess left by magical girls and is spread throughout the entire Moonsea City.

Mashiro's explanation is quite simple: the four people, including Koumori who fell into a deep sleep, and Yuuki Yuuki who disappeared for a whole day, are all related to the pink demon who attacked St. Yuuki Academy.

With such an authoritative voice issuing the announcement, it goes without saying that St. Yuu Academy and Tsukishima Middle School naturally accepted it and allowed Yuuki Eri and the other victims to rest for a few days.

Although Yuuki Yuuki, as a magical girl, has once again been burdened with a huge accusation, she and the other magical girls have been protected as a result, so in a sense, it's not a complete loss.

Yuuki Yukari was only unhappy that Gen Urobuchi Mashiro had put such a huge label on her without even a word of warning.

"So this is the Nijisanji club activity room, why are innocent members coming and going?" Herica rolled her eyes at Inuyama Tomoe, deliberately being sarcastic.

"She! Isn't she also an unrelated person?!" Baqi slammed her hand on the table and pointed at Nishio Reki, who was sitting quietly eating on the side.

“She’s not a corrupted magical girl, so it’s okay.” Helica crossed her arms and deliberately made a V sign at Nishio Reki. Noticing Helica’s gesture, Nishio Reki stuffed his mouth with rice and held up two fingers and shook them.

"You...you! You've gone too far! I'm going to pull out my musket and blow your head up like fireworks in the sky!" Baqi slammed down her chopsticks in a fit of rage, her hands clenching so tightly they cracked.

"Don't fight, don't fight."

Before the two actually started fighting, Yuuki Yukino stepped between them: "Speaking of which, Minato-san invited us to have coffee together today, is that alright with everyone?"

"No! Wherever Xiaoyuan goes, I'll go!" Baqi raised her hand first, leaving the furious Helica standing aside.

“I’m fine with it too. I can’t let Miss Minato down,” Mizuno Yu replied immediately.

"Of course I'll go!" Seeing that she had made a fool of herself, Helica quietly sat back down.

“Me too.” Then it was Nishio Reki’s turn.

"Me...me...can I go too?"

Lin Jiezi, standing at the corner, shakily raised her hand.

"Whoa! You're here!" Baqi seemed startled.

"She's a member of our Rainbow Society, why isn't she here?" Helica snorted twice, then looked at Yuuki Yuuki.

"Miss Minato is talking about everything, of course you can."

Yuuki Yukino's eyes crinkled as she looked at the bespectacled girl huddled in the corner.

Only Lin Jiezi is someone Yuki En doesn't know anything about right now.

What is her relationship with the original magical girl, and what is the situation of Lin Jiezi? These are still huge mysteries for Yuuki Yuuki.

But from now on, Yuuki Eri will have plenty of time to get up close and unravel the great secret surrounding Hayashi Mustard.

And now, she is no longer alone.

It was everyone—her former teammates, and now her companions in her dark magical girl days—all of them together.

"Ah, except for me."

Sakura Hanako raised her hand: "I'm going to the hospital after class to ask about Yumehara Sumireko, so I might be a little late."

"It's okay." Yuuki Yuki gave Sakura Hanako a thumbs up: "After all, I still have to work. Sakura can come over after she finishes."

"Then, I'll gladly accept your offer!"

……

evening.

"Manager, manager, manager, although you invited everyone, can I decide the type of coffee myself?"

Wearing an apron, Yuuki Yukina sidled up to Minato Nana and offered her suggestions with a fawning expression.

“It’s your friend, so it’s your decision. I’ll pay.” Minato Nana, whose eyes were still a little red, pouted proudly, which was completely different from her face, which clearly showed that she had been crying.

Yuuki Yukina also noticed the change in Minato Nana, but she didn't think about it or ask anything.

Just treat Minato Nana the way you usually do things, and that's the best way to show your care for her.

"You don't need to spend a single penny, yet you talk so generously." Yuuki Yuen muttered softly. This wasn't an act; she genuinely felt that way.

"Materials aren't money! Your wages aren't money! The shop rent isn't money!" Minato Nana put her hands on her hips and forced Yuuki Yuki back several steps with each sentence.

"Okay, okay! I understand! But since Miss Minato wants to treat us, Manager, please go and keep my friends company for me! I'll take care of things here since I've skipped work for a day!"

Yuuki Yukina pushed Minato Nana away from her and then ran back behind the counter as if fleeing.

Nana paused for a moment: "Yuki Yukino, are you alright?"

"Me? What could I possibly need?" Yuuki Yuuki replied casually, and then she saw Minato Nana standing outside the counter, looking at her with a serious expression.

That expression was exactly the same as her sister's when she found out she was going home.

It really feels good to be cared for.

Yuuki Yukino secretly smiled knowingly, then raised her face, which still held a smile on her lips: "Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine!"

As cups of coffee were delivered by Yuuki Yuki to the large table that Minato Nana had specially prepared for everyone at Nijisanji, or rather, the new Nijisanji, the laughter and chatter around the table grew even louder.

Although Baqi and Herika still bicker all the time, for some reason, Yuuki Yuuki always felt that their relationship seemed to have improved a lot.

At least I hope Yuuki Yuki doesn't cause any trouble tonight.

"Oh, right, Miss Minato, there's one for you too. This was specially prepared for the shop manager."

As Yuuki Yuki spoke, she placed the glass filled with swaying liquid and with a straw in front of Minato Nana, who was sitting on the far side.

Staring at the swaying liquid in the glass, Minato Nana was stunned.

She was not unfamiliar with this cup of coffee at all; on the contrary, she should be very familiar with it.

The dream she had almost forgotten and was about to disappear suddenly became incredibly clear.

The girl's figure, the girl's confession, it all seemed to be etched back into my mind.

In that dream, she personally placed a cup of coffee on the counter.

tick.

Hot tears rolled down Nana's cheeks and fell onto the glass under the table.

"I clearly never told anyone about this recipe, this naive half-finished product..."

Minato Nana muttered to herself, quickly wiping her eyes with her wrist to hide her embarrassing state.

"Um, Miss Minato, did you just say something?"

Yuuki Yukino, who was about to turn back to the counter, turned back around.

"No, it's nothing, there's nothing there." Minato Nana quickly wiped her face a few more times with her sleeve, like a kitten washing its face.

Perhaps some things are just a misunderstanding, or perhaps it was inevitable.

Some things don't need to be so clear.

"Hmm, oh, okay." Yuuki Yui nodded and prepared to turn and leave once again.

"Wait a minute." Minato Nana called out to Yuuki Yuuki, who was about to leave.

"What happened this time?"

"Yes, thank you, Yuuki Yukino."

……

The glass door was pushed open again, and Sakura Hanako, the last member of Nijisanji, rushed in from outside the door.

"Yuki-senpai! I'm back."

Seeing the girl who had rushed in so hurriedly and was now panting heavily in front of the counter, Yuuki Yukino gave Sakura Hanako a smile that was more friendly and warm, unlike her usual business smile, and said:

"Oh, Hanako, you're finally here! Everyone's been waiting for you. Please sit down over there, I'll get things ready for you right now..."

But Yuki Yuki's words were interrupted halfway through by Sakura Hanako's raised hand.

"Senior Yuuki, please listen to me first."

Sakura Hanako didn't even have time to wipe the sweat from her forehead before she collapsed onto the counter, panting heavily for a long time before she could continue speaking clearly.