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

She was busy playing with everyone and felt that the atmosphere around Sakuragawa Aika was a bit heavy, so she didn't have much of a chance to talk to her.

"Thank you so much for having this competition with my sister. Thanks to this opportunity, I finally have a lot to say."

Sakuragawa Aiko nodded slightly to Herika, who was flattered and nodded back several times.

"Uh, no, it's nothing. It's... well, it's nothing."

Sakuragawa Aika then nodded in response, and after the somewhat awkward Helica shut her mouth, she continued speaking to the others.

"To everyone else, whether they are teammates who fought alongside Cai Cai or opponents who opposed her, your contributions are equally worthy of gratitude. I also thank you all for accepting my invitation without exception. Thank you."

The girls declined, saying things like "don't be modest" and "don't be polite," but none of them dared to completely take over Sakura Aiko's right to speak. So, in the end, it only caused a small commotion, and the room became quiet again.

"The reason why Nana chose music, and also, Rei, why you've always held a grudge against Nana, is because of my dishonesty."

As Sakuragawa Aiko spoke the names, she also looked at the people whose names she had called. Sakuragawa Nana and Shirogane Rei felt somewhat uncomfortable being stared at like that.

"Therefore, I have decided to openly and frankly tell everyone the whole story here, hoping that we can put aside our past grievances. I wonder if that's acceptable?"

Chapter 114 Doting

Yuuki Yukari doesn't know much about Sakuragawa Aika's past, and most of what she knows comes from Sakuragawa Nana or Shirogane Rei's accounts.

One thing is certain: Sakuragawa Aiko had to give up the band due to an accident.

To elaborate further, Sakuragawa Aika, Minato Nana, and the unsuspecting Shirogane Rei went out together once. That night, Sakuragawa Aika was found lying disheveled in a garbage dump, while Minato Nana was nowhere to be found.

That very night, Sakuragawa Aika suffered irreversible damage to her hand, making it impossible for her to continue working as a drummer.

Countless times afterward, Shirogane Rei and Sakuragawa Nana tried to ask Sakuragawa Aika what had happened, but Sakuragawa Aika always remained silent.

But today, at this barbecue party that was half a celebration, Sakuragawa Aika suddenly announced that she would make public what happened back then.

This was undoubtedly a bombshell, and no one knows what will happen after it explodes.

Upon hearing Sakura Aiko's statement, the expressions and thoughts of the others sitting at the table varied, but they all unanimously chose to remain silent.

Sakura Aika took a deep breath and exhaled very slowly, repeating this several times. After that, she seemed to have made her final mental preparations and decided to bravely face the things she had been unwilling to face in the past.

Then, Sakurakawa Aika slowly began to speak.

"I……"

"elder sister!"

Sakuragawa Nana loudly interrupted her older sister.

Yuuki Yukino frowned, and at the same time, she heard more than one gasp coming from beside her.

What is Sakuragawa Nana planning now?

Everyone knew Baqi's true identity, so even when they heard that Baqi was a corrupted magical girl, they just laughed it off.

But the original members of the Rose Garden were different.

The only thing Yuuki Yukari and the others kept from their older sister was the magical girl thing. She had never thought about how she would tell her sister if her identity were really exposed.

It wouldn't be fun if she revealed her magical girl identity right there at the dinner table.

Surely the other party wouldn't be so stupid as to keep giving up after failing once?

Fortunately, those weren't the things Sakuragawa Nana wanted to talk about.

Instead, they were things that sounded even dumber and more absurd to Yuuki Eri.

"What do you mean by 'let bygones be bygones'? It was clearly my sister who was wronged, and now we want her to stand up and explain everything! It's utterly unreasonable! What did they do? Do they think they can get our forgiveness just by sitting here like this? Or do we have to be the ones to speak up?"

After spending some time with her, Yuuki Yukino has developed a fairly complete impression of Sakuragawa Nana.

Although not inherently bad, this child has extremely low emotional intelligence, is spoiled, and completely ignorant of social etiquette. They are a foolish child who will blindly follow what they believe to be the right path.

However, these words once again refreshed Yuuki Yukino's understanding.

She knew Sakuragawa Nana was silly, but she didn't expect her to be this silly.

This situation was orchestrated by her sister for her sake; if everything proceeded as planned, she would be the biggest beneficiary.

As a result, the largest (third) recipient stood up to object?

From the eye contact between Yuuki Yukino and the other girls around her, Yuuki Yukino could tell that their thoughts were much the same as her own, and there were even several sighs.

Now is not the time for them to speak; we should just wait and see.

Sakura Aiko never expected her younger sister to say such a thing at this time. Her originally natural expression stiffened, and a hint of anger appeared between her slightly furrowed brows.

But Ai is indeed a reliable adult; even after hearing her sister's disparaging remarks, she remained calm and composed.

Aiko naturally relaxed her brows, hiding her anger, and her tone was much gentler than when she was talking to everyone earlier. It was as if she was discussing something with Sakuragawa Nana—or it sounded more like she was coaxing a child to be happy.

"Cai Cai, can you wait until your older sister explains things clearly?"

"Wait until you explain things clearly, and then everyone goes along with the atmosphere and chooses to forgive each other, and then everyone is happy? I don't want that! Why should my sister suffer?" Sakura Nana refused outright, shaking her head like a rattle drum.

"Nana!" Aiko's relaxed brows furrowed even more. This older sister, Yuuki Yuuki, whom she hadn't interacted with much but who always seemed so kind and gentle, was now emanating an unfamiliar pressure from her.

"After listening to what you've said, things are different from what you thought. As long as I explain the whole story clearly, what others say is their choice, and that's not something you can interfere with. So please listen to what I have to say first, okay?"

"No!" Sakuragawa Nana stubbornly shook her head even more vigorously, raising her hand and pointing directly at Minato Nana: "My sister's dream will never come true because of this woman! That's my sister's dream! How can it be so easily dismissed!"

When she was pointed at, Minato Nana put down her wine glass, raised her head without saying a word, and glanced at the furious Sakuragawa Nana with a complicated expression. However, she did not make any further reaction, but simply put her hands together in front of her.

Seeing Nana Minato staring at her like that, Nana Sakuragawa also showed an angry expression. She hadn't said anything yet, but her eyes seemed to want to devour Nana Minato.

The situation is now developing into something even worse.

Even if others wanted to break up the fight, they didn't know how to start the conversation.

If you're not careful, the flames of war will spread to you.

The sisters' argument escalated over time.

"Cai Cai, things aren't as you think. There's no point in us arguing right now, do you understand?"

"What's the difference! You're just too kind! It's not worth going to such lengths for a woman like that!"

"What kind of woman is this? Don't use such harsh words. Just stop saying those kinds of things. Can't you just let your sister finish speaking?"

Even if you tell me, won't things still be the same as before?

"Can't you just listen to your sister? Every time she wants you to do something, you always do the opposite of what I say."

"When have I ever not listened to you? I've been working hard to carry on your dream! I've been practicing every day no matter what happens! You know best what I've sacrificed all this time!"

"I never asked you to do these things. I just hope you can grow up well and become a normal person!"

"So you're saying I'm abnormal? Then what about all my hard work over the years?!"

"I didn't say you're abnormal. Don't you understand why I invited everyone here?"

"I don't understand! I just don't understand! What's so good about sitting with them! Isn't this all your own idea? I've already cooperated with you enough! What more do you want from me?"

Ugh, my blood pressure is skyrocketing.

Yuuki Yui rubbed her temples, completely unable to listen to what the two of them were saying anymore.

Sakuragawa Aika has always kept her sharp edge to herself. Even though she is going against Sakuragawa Nana, she has never said anything too harsh. Instead, she has always tried to get Sakuragawa Nana to listen to her.

In contrast, Sakuragawa Nana has been relentlessly aggressive; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she's being unreasonable.

Yuuki Yukino's past memories and her current life, when combined, are slightly larger than Aiko's, although that's not how it's calculated. However, Yuuki Yukino can understand some of Aiko's thoughts to a certain extent.

Not just Yuki Yuki, but everyone can more or less understand Aika's reasons for speaking so earnestly.

Perhaps the only person who didn't understand or consider why Aika was doing such a thing was Sakuragawa Nana.

It can't be said that Sakuragawa Aika bears no responsibility; she played a significant role in spoiling Sakuragawa Nana to this extent.

If Sakuragawa Aika had explained the truth earlier, things might not have turned out this way.

Or think about it the other way around: the secret that Sakuragawa Aiko kept for so many years may not be that important in itself anymore. It's more about the negative emotions that others have accumulated while speculating about the secret and Sakuragawa Aiko.

Both sisters actually have problems.

"Nana, you should learn from Yuuki Yukino. Can't you be as easy on your older sister as she is?"

"Since she's so nice, why don't you go and have her be your sister!"

That's not it……

Yuuki Yukino's brain has gotten even bigger.

What does this have to do with me?

I was just sitting here eating barbecue, how did it suddenly get dragged into this?

Yuuki Yuuki looked helplessly at her older sister, noticing that Yuuki Tamaki, like the others, was observing Yuuki Yuuki's reaction.

While everyone else was observing secretly, Yuuki Tamaki looked over openly, revealing her usual gentle smile.

My sister was using her expression to tell herself not to worry and to calm down.

Ah, ahaha...

Yuuki Yukino awkwardly chuckled and lowered her head, realizing that even if she wanted to stir things up, she couldn't find an opportunity.

The completely different interactions between the two pairs of sisters seemed to put Sakuragawa Nana on the spot, leaving her at a loss while arguing with Aika.

After Sakuragawa Aika just said those words, and then compared the sisterly relationship between Yuuki Yuki and Yuuki Tamaki with her own, she felt as if she really was that immature.

Although it wasn't that she seemed to be, Sakuragawa Nana was genuinely immature.

"Enough! That's all!"

Sakura Nana shouted and slammed her hand on the table as she stood up from her seat.

Shirogane really wanted to get up, and many people noticed that her shoulders twitched slightly, but she was immediately stopped by Sakuragawa Aika's gaze and sat back down reluctantly.

“You…you…” Sakura Nana clenched her teeth, and the grinding of her teeth was particularly noticeable in the otherwise noisy environment.

“You don’t understand anything at all! You should go…”

Snapped.

Sakura Nana was interrupted by a loud slap before she could finish speaking.

Sakurakawa Aika, who was half a head shorter than Sakurakawa Nana, glared angrily. Her movements—standing up, getting closer, and slapping Sakurakawa Nana hard across the face—were executed in one smooth motion.

Ai Ke was so angry that she could hardly breathe, and every heavy breath she took was heard very clearly.