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

“That would be best…” Helica was momentarily lost in thought when Yuuki grabbed her, forgetting even her shyness for a moment, and the answer slipped out of her lips without thinking.

Immediately afterward, Helica realized that this situation should have made her even more embarrassed, so she pushed Yuuki Yuki away and pointed at the other girls with her finger.

"Of course! Let's see who dares to leave me behind!"

"Also, I do have something to say to everyone."

Helica withdrew her hand, put her hands on her hips, and turned her face to the side.

"Saying thank you feels a bit too formal. I've had a lot of fun hanging out and practicing with everyone these past few days. In short... I'm really happy!"

The girls looked at each other and smiled knowingly.

"Senior! I'm happy too."

"Such a life experience is indeed novel and impressive. It's hard to say that it's not also a kind of spiritual practice that broadens one's horizons."

"Actually, I'm very happy too. It's just that I've never had any experience like this before, so... I'm very happy."

"Well, it's not bad, although I was quite happy to see you crying, making a fuss, shouting and yelling last night."

"Inuyama Tomoe, don't forget that you are the culprit."

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about that! Let's all just have a good time going on stage!"

Yuki Yukino tried to smooth things over by shouting a slogan she'd said countless times but never got tired of.

The girls responded enthusiastically.

"Oh!"

Sakura Hanako remembered something and couldn't help but ask Baqi in a low voice, "Speaking of which, what was it about when you said that Tenrai-senpai was crying, making a fuss, shouting and yelling?"

Upon hearing Sakura Hanako's question, Helica blushed and raised her arm to separate Baqi and Sakura Hanako: "Don't ask questions, kid! It's none of your business!"

As the girls chatted casually about trivial but cheerful things, Riko Serizawa came skipping over again.

"Everyone in the Rainbow Band! Everyone in the Rainbow Band, it's almost your turn! Pick up your instruments and get ready to go on stage!"

"Okay!" Helica waved to Riko Serizawa from afar, then turned to the others: "Alright, let's go!"

"Oh!"

"Wait a moment!"

A discordant sound rang out behind the girls, causing them to turn around and look.

Wearing an evening gown, panting heavily, Hyakki Chiyu stood behind the girls, supporting herself on her knees. She slowly raised her eyes, which were mostly obscured by her bangs that were stuck to her forehead with sweat, and looked at the group of people who were about to walk onto the stage.

"Wait a minute, don't... go on stage!"

The students of St. Yu-Yu Academy have always been synonymous with young ladies, and among these young ladies, Bei Guiqian stands out even more, and is recognized as the young lady among young ladies.

Although Qianyou sometimes acts a bit eccentric, and she herself is a little foodie, as the daughter of the Minister of a Hundred Demons, she is mostly perceived as calm and reliable.

Although Hyakki Senyou is usually quite expressionless, which can give people the illusion of being very calm, if she herself doesn't perform well, such a stereotype is naturally impossible.

However, the way Hyakki Senyou is standing here now, covered in sweat, is quite different from the image of her that everyone has in mind.

If Qianyou is this anxious, something must have gone wrong.

"Hyakki? What's wrong!" Baqi shoved the violin case in her hand into Yuuki Yuki's hand and strode toward Hyakki Senyou.

“Saint Shion has made a move, and Mori is currently waiting for you all at Saint Yuu Academy.”

After taking a few deep breaths, Bai Guiqianyou succinctly repeated the words from the sacred hymn audio and video to everyone in a few sentences.

Time was of the essence, and Qianyou spoke very quickly; none of the girls had ever heard Qianyou speak at such a fast pace.

After explaining the whole story in a few words, the girls fell silent.

In those few minutes when they left the classroom, confided in each other, and prepared to go on stage, so much happened.

"Rainbow Troupe, everyone in the Rainbow Troupe, stop standing there daydreaming! It's time to get ready to go on stage!"

Riko Serizawa's voice rang out again, urging the girls to go on stage.

“It’s almost time to go on stage.” Helica glanced towards the stage, where Riko Serizawa was waving at them. “Time is running out. We don’t need to discuss what to do now, right?”

The girls fell silent for a moment, all eyes fixed on Helica, who was carrying a guitar case.

Helica gripped the strap of her guitar case tightly and waved to the other girls.

"Let's go!"

……

"Next up is! Rainbow Dazzling Victory Road! Although they took a little longer to prepare, I'm sure they'll give us the best performance! Please be patient!"

The host spoke loudly into the microphone, his tone sounding energetic, but his mind was actually in complete turmoil.

This was her third introduction, but still no one came up on stage.

Why isn't he here yet? Why isn't he here yet? I've been awkwardly chatting here for ages!

If I don't go on stage soon, I'll have to start awkwardly telling riddles to the audience.

The host looked towards the backstage area, where there had been no movement since the beginning.

"Are they really scared? If they desert at the last minute, I'll look down on them for the rest of my life!" Sakuragawa Nana said fiercely, arms crossed.

"Even though Nana says that, you're actually looking forward to the match against them, right?" Tianyin put his arm around Sakura Nana's shoulder, making himself as tall as her, and asked loudly.

Whether it was the hug that made Sakura Nana uncomfortable, or whether Tian Yinxiang had truly hit the nail on the head, Sakura Nana pushed Tian Yinxiang away as if she had been electrocuted: "Who's expecting anything? We will definitely win, we will definitely be number one!"

Tianyin chuckled: "Cai Cai has never cared about that matter so much before. You were the one who said to intensify rehearsals, you were the one who insisted on going on stage, and you were the one who said to watch their competition. Although you sound fierce, you didn't really mean it, did you?"

Sakuragawa Nana pouted, but her evasive eyes betrayed her true thoughts: "Nonsense, I just really hate them!"

Knowing full well that it was just wishful thinking on her part, but those guys actually agreed to compete with her and even trained so hard, Sakuragawa Nana wasn't blind or stupid, so of course she saw it all.

But the thought that they were connected to Minato Nana, who had hurt her older sister and ruined her sister's dream, always made Sakuragawa Nana furious.

Although... I shouldn't have taken my anger out on them, but I just...

I just couldn't control myself, I just went a little... too far.

I know it myself, I know it myself!

Actually, from the moment Nana Sakuragawa saw Yuuki-neechan with them, she knew that those people couldn't be all that bad.

Sakuragawa Nana couldn't explain why, but she simply trusted Yuuki Tamaki, whom her sister described as the most trustworthy, and Yuuki Tamaki's younger sister.

Although... there is still darkness lurking around Yuuki Yukino.

If it weren't for saving face, would you really lie to your teammates and claim to be the student council president, someone admired by everyone?

When Sakuragawa Nana saw Helica and the others' efforts, and when Helica, who had always been at odds with her, told her that the competition wasn't that important, but that everyone was performing together, she felt like she had already lost.

Among the group of people, it seemed that I was the only one who was being silly and wouldn't let go of this matter.

Regardless, Sakuragawa Nana absolutely acknowledged and even admired the efforts made by Helica and the others.

Moreover, she was also looking forward to seeing how far the band would grow in their full potential.

However, her hopes were dashed.

Sakura Nana watched as the host jogged to the back, seemed to say something to someone, and then returned to the stage, raising the microphone to her lips again.

"I'm very sorry. The Rainbow Dazzling Victory Avenue band, who were originally scheduled to perform here, have had to cancel at the last minute."

Chapter 89 Should have been buried on that summer night

"Cancel the show? Senior, are you serious? We've rehearsed for so long! Are you just going to give up like this...?"

Sakura Hanako covered her mouth in disbelief.

She wanted to say a few more words, but given the current situation, arriving at the scene as soon as possible as a magical girl was the right thing to do.

However, it happened precisely at the exact moment before going on stage, which prevented anyone from taking immediate action. Instead, everyone focused on the absolute center of attention—Helica the Thunder God.

The performance that had been so carefully prepared was about to be canceled, which was unacceptable even to Sakura Hanako, let alone Helica, who had proposed the idea and been pushing the matter forward.

This is also the main reason why everyone knows what they should be doing now, but no one has taken action yet.

"Yes, we're giving up. No need to even think about it, that side is definitely more important. So what are you waiting for? What if something happens over there? Let's go! Let's go!"

Helica, who had already walked halfway with her back to everyone, waved and gestured for them to follow.

"If this drags on any longer, I might just change my mind..."

"Understood." Yuuki Yuuki put down her violin case from her shoulder and stood against the wall. "Let's go!"

……

Holy Age Academy, Boardroom.

"Principal Mashiro, what are your thoughts on the video previously posted by Principal Shion?"

"If you don't respond, can we assume that you agree with everything the Dean of St. Silent Academy said?"

"Should you respond to Principal St. Shion's claim that your true identity is actually a magical girl?"

"The headmistress of St. Silent Academy did not appear today. Is it really as she said, that you imprisoned her? If so, what was your purpose in doing these things?"

Reporters took turns thrusting microphones and cameras at Mashiro Gion, completely blocking the meeting room where they were having a meeting.

Not only Mashiro Gorugi, but also all the board members who were having a meeting in the same room were trapped in the conference room.

Some reporters who couldn't squeeze up to Mashiro also turned their attention to the board members, starting to interview them about whether they knew anything about the St. Yuu Academy incident.

In fact, these interviews were all euphemistic. Some reporters had already directly questioned these board members, asking if they were acting as accomplices to evil.

The security personnel who were supposed to maintain order and keep these amateur reporters out were all nowhere to be found. Besides, it was already a serious mistake not to stop the reporters before they rushed in.

Even with the secretaries of the board members and the staff helping in the meeting room doing their best, they couldn't even manage to restore order, let alone get the reporters out of the board meeting.

For those journalists, this is no longer something they'll give up on after being shoved a few times.

This could be a massive scandal that could upend the entire political and economic system of Yuehai City! If they pull this off well, these reporters could potentially live a life of ease and comfort.

Although it involves too much information and may not be able to be broadcast accurately, even the smallest details are enough to satisfy them.

Under such temptation, their sense of awe for those in power gradually fades.

Those in positions of power? Those in positions of power are also human beings, no different from us.

Who knows, if some scandal breaks out, these high-ranking people will all be ruined and become worse off than us reporters!