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

There has been a significant decrease in gossip at Yuehai Middle School lately.

What's going to happen around Yuuki Yukino, that gossip-loving scumbag? This is a juicy story we can't miss.

Despite clearly feeling that she had become the focus of the entire class, Yuuki Yukino seemed completely unaffected, smacking her chopsticks a few times and glancing up at Baqi with a mischievous smile.

This is nothing!

He's a heartthrob at school, and everyone he meets—from outstanding transfer students and his childhood sweetheart to innocent junior girls, famous ice queens, and even the grumpy girl next door—falls for him.

What pink demon caused torrential rain and a tsunami, deliberately created a series of car accidents, and put many young girls into a deep sleep?

None of these are worth mentioning!

"I don't mind spending every day with you, but if other people mind, then I can't help it."

As Yuuki Yuen spoke calmly, she glanced around the classroom out of the corner of her eye.

When Yuuki Yukino mentioned "others," she wasn't referring to classmates from other classes, but clearly to other members of Nijisanji, or specifically to Helica and Nishio Reki.

However, judging from the reactions of the other students, it was clear that they had misunderstood.

Most people who were caught in Yuuki Yuki's gaze felt guilty and looked away. Some of the bolder ones muttered, "What a cheesy couple," before looking away.

However, Yuuki Yukino didn't intend to explain, since she was already used to being misunderstood.

Of course, aside from the bad things the pink devil did, when other people spread gossip about themselves, they mostly used a tone of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

After all, Yuuki Yuuki has no flaws. Apart from these gossips, no one can find any problems with her. Besides, everyone is just gossiping and forgetting about it as soon as they're done. No one will actually take gossip as fact.

It's more accurate to say that the problem lies in people treating gossip as reality!

"If anyone else minds, I'll beat them until they don't, hehehe!" Baqi flexed her arm as if showing off her muscles, her face full of smugness: "Anyway, those who want to take Xiaoyuan from me are all... right?"

Since they were in the classroom, Baqi deliberately didn't say the word "magical girl" openly, but from her smug little eyes, Yuuki Yuuki didn't even need to guess what she meant.

Of course, Baqi was just joking. Even now, when she's with Helica, whom she doesn't get along with the most, Baqi only banters with her.

After Sumireko Yumehara's matter was completely resolved, there were no more occasions where Tomoe needed to transform and fight.

Even though the two of them were joking around, Yuuki Yukari felt a little embarrassed to keep teasing Baqi. She couldn't hold back her laughter and burst out laughing first: "Alright, alright, then you have to keep your word."

"Of course! No matter who it is!" Ba Qi puffed out her small chest.

Yuuki Yukino rested her chin on her hand, squinted at Baqi, and looked at her again, her usual confident demeanor returning: "Just yesterday you were clinging to me looking so pitiful."

Ba Qi's face flushed instantly, her eyes darting away: "Don't mention it! Don't mention that!"

Even now, Yuuki Yukino still doesn't understand what Baqi's words meant, but she's certain that Baqi is hiding something.

It's not right to always assume that Baqi is someone who speaks her mind freely and without reservation. After all, that kind of thinking is a kind of stereotype. No matter what, Baqi is just an ordinary girl.

It's perfectly normal to have a young girl's thoughts, her delicate nature, and her secrets.

Since Baqi has largely returned to her former appearance, Yuuki Yukino didn't press the matter further.

Yuuki En remembers a text she learned in elementary school where a junior civil servant accidentally dirtied a high-ranking official's clothes. After repeated apologies, the high-ranking official gradually went from understanding to impatience, and finally scolded the junior civil servant.

It would be incredibly insensitive of me to dwell on Baqi's bad mood.

Of course, it's not good to keep bringing up Baqi's shy reaction from last night.

"Okay, I won't say anything then." Yuuki Yui lowered her head and continued eating.

After taking only a few bites, Yuuki Yukina realized that something seemed amiss.

The classroom, which had been somewhat noisy just moments before, suddenly fell silent, no noisier than during self-study periods.

Even Baqi, who was sitting opposite him, didn't touch her chopsticks; instead, she looked up at him.

No, it wasn't herself; Baqi was looking behind her.

Moreover, one's expression must be unusually solemn.

Am I the only one who didn't notice anything?

Yuuki Yukino nervously and mechanically turned her head back.

Sure enough, this situation didn't happen out of thin air.

The girl who triggered this series of abnormalities was now standing behind him, looking down at him.

Chapter Eight: Speak Up with Courage!

The room, which had been noisy just moments before, fell into a deathly silence in an instant. The rapid change made Yuuki Yuen wonder if the homeroom teacher had conducted a surprise inspection during the lunch break.

But this isn't the world where Yuuki Yukino lived in the past, so the relationship between teachers and students wouldn't be so awkward. Even if the homeroom teacher really came, it wouldn't be like this.

Even Ba Qi was stunned. Something that could surprise Ba Qi must be extraordinary.

Has something happened again?

As Yuuki Yukina pondered this, she slowly turned her head, following Baqi's gaze.

This simple action also allowed Yuuki Yukino to see the girl standing behind her, looking down at her, plunging the entire room into a deathly silence.

Even though it's said to be from a superior position, the girl isn't actually very tall. Even when Yuuki Yuki is sitting in her seat, the other girl isn't much taller than Yuuki Yuki, so there's absolutely no sense of pressure from her height.

However, if it were her, it would indeed elicit such a reaction.

After all, she was the infamous Helica the Thunder, not only a notorious problem girl but also the undisputed number one student in the entire school—even before Baki enrolled, she was already troublesome enough.

Not only are teachers unable to handle it, but even ordinary students choose to avoid it.

After all, wherever Helica appears, trouble is usually brewing.

That might be an understatement; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a bloodbath.

"Um... Helica?" Yuuki looked at Helica behind her and awkwardly tugged at the corners of her mouth.

Even she, who is a die-hard fan of Helica and is so familiar with Helica, doesn't know what Helica might do now.

But based on her intuition, Yuuki felt that Herika, who appeared in her class during lunch break, probably didn't bring any good news.

No, we can't let stereotypes dictate our thinking. We should listen to what Helica has to say.

Yuuki watched with extreme tension as Herika, with a stiff and expressionless face, raised her hand to straighten her collar a few times, and then took a few steps away from Yuuki's seat.

Out of the corner of her eye, Yuuki noticed that Baki silently tightened her grip on the chopsticks, just as she always did when she gripped her wand.

Although it was impossible for Baqi to actually make a move in the classroom, this small action allowed Yuuki to see the tension in Baqi's heart.

Yuki's lunch break with Yuki was abruptly interrupted, especially by this unexpected visit. Yuki could guess that Tomoe wouldn't be happy about it.

After all, something like that happened last night.

Apart from Yuuki Yuuki's call, no one spoke, and the entire classroom was immersed in a strangely oppressive atmosphere.

"Ahem... It's like this." The oppressive atmosphere lasted for a few more seconds before ending with Helica's light cough.

"Ah."

"Ok?"

Yuuki Yukari and Baqi both agreed at the same time, their hearts beating faster.

After all, Herlica's gaze wasn't just fixed on Yuuki Yuki; even Baki was within her field of vision. While speaking, Herlica would occasionally glance at Baki.

Helica's eyes darted around, then she looked away, asking somewhat hesitantly, "Um, could we go to the activity room later?"

“No!” Baqi replied immediately.

Yuuki Yui didn't know what Helica was going to say next, but after being interrupted by Baqi, she probably wouldn't be able to say anything.

However, Baki's attack did not end there. On the contrary, because Helica did not say a word, Baki's momentum became even stronger.

"Xiaoyuan is coming with me today! You can't take Xiaoyuan away from me! I won't let Xiaoyuan go."

As she spoke, Baqi stood up and reached across the table to hug Yuuki Yukino's neck.

"That's right, Baqi said she's going to beat up everyone who dragged me away." Yuuki Yuen, with an innocent smile, subtly stirred up trouble.

Because she had promised Baqi that she would spend her lunch break with her, Yuuki Yuuki absolutely could not go and join Helica's fun again. Even if she really had to go, Baqi would have to agree first.

Yuuki Yukino was just making a normal statement, and besides, even if there were something really important, Helica would probably ignore Baqi's advice.

After all, that's just the kind of person Helica is.

Although Yuuki Yuki vaguely felt that Helica was acting a little strange today.

But Baqi doesn't understand Helica as well as Yuuki Yukina, nor does she actively pay attention to Helica. Right now, she's just busy celebrating that Yuuki Yukina is on her side.

"See? See?!" With Yuuki Yukino's support, Baqi became even more confident, sticking out her tongue at Helica and making a face: "So, so, you can go back alone, you shorty with blond hair! Hehe!"

Although Baki and Helica don't get along, this reaction, well...

After Helica leaves, I should say a few words to Baki. If we keep bickering like this, it might cause trouble.

Normally, Helica, this little powder keg, would have exploded with just a spark.

Although Herika's veins were bulging and her mouth was twitching, she was on the verge of having an attack.

But in the end, Helica didn't explode directly; she just said something harsh.

"Say less, Inuyama Tomoe! You're coming too!"

Wow, is this really Helica? She's actually behaving so restrainedly?

"Huh? Me?" Baqi's eyes widened as she pointed to herself.

When Helika spoke earlier, Baki vaguely felt that she was being included, but now that Helika had confirmed it herself, it was understandable that she was a little surprised.

Part of the reason is that Helica doesn't call herself a "white-haired stupid dog" or anything like that, but rather by her full name.

“Yes! You!” Helica nodded and pointed at Baki.

Helica will invite me?

Baqi found it hard to believe.

Unless this matter has something to do with magical girls.

If Helica finds any clues related to magical girls and plans to call everyone to Nijisanji to discuss it, there might be clues that could delay or even undo Yuuki Yuuki's corruption.

If that's the case, then Baqi can't directly make the decision for Yuuki Yukino.

This was a classroom, and Baqi couldn't directly say the word "magical girl," so she subtly hinted, "Is it about Nijisanji?"

"No."