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

After all, after that slap, all sounds stopped, and the private room was filled with deathly silence.

Anyone with half a brain could tell that what Nana Sakuragawa was about to say wouldn't be very pleasant, but everyone had always been unusually tolerant of her, so they didn't mind too much.

Because Sakuragawa Nana was very young, weak, and immature, the girls chose to ignore most of her actions.

That's right, it's not that I don't care, nor that I've forgiven you, it's just that I'm ignoring it.

To give a somewhat inappropriate example, it's like when faced with a small dog that suddenly runs out and barks wildly in the street, people usually choose to ignore it rather than argue with it.

Even if discipline is required, it is not their responsibility, so the girls only need to do their own thing.

Some people find Sakura Aika's current actions very gratifying, while others think that this approach is a bit too radical. But after all, this is someone else's family matter, and it is not for outsiders like them to comment on.

However, even if Sakuragawa Aiko's behavior was a bit radical, it cannot be called wrong in essence.

"Cai Cai, there are some things you can say and some things you can't say. You have to remember that."

"Sister! You actually did this for them..."

Snapped.

Another slap landed on the girl's cheek that hadn't been kissed, turning her face to the side.

Sakura Aika's lips trembled with anger, and her five fingers, which had just slapped her, trembled for a long time before slowly coming together into a fist.

"I really spoil you too much. You're not allowed to say another word, understand?"

"Why?"

Sakura Nana covered her burning, aching cheek, still wanting to retort.

Snapped.

She was greeted with a powerful slap from Sakuragawa Aiko, which sent Sakuragawa Nana staggering back several steps before she regained her balance.

"Aiko!"

Platinum Rei finally couldn't help but get up, took two steps to Aiko's side, and reached out to stop Aiko from continuing forward.

She had to plead for him.

We're all smart people; the motives behind Platinum Remora's actions are quite clear.

But Aiko had no intention of appreciating it at all.

Sakuragawa Ai forcefully shook off Rei's hand that was holding her, her tone softening slightly, but only slightly.

She completely shut out Ling's opinion with her voice filled with anger and disappointment.

"It's not just my responsibility that Cai Cai is so spoiled."

Rei opened her mouth, but the hand that was about to grab Sakuragawa Aiko again ultimately failed to reach out. She could only watch helplessly as the furious Sakuragawa Aiko walked step by step toward Sakuragawa Nana.

Sakura Aiko's hand was grabbed once again.

"Alright, Aike, kids don't know any better."

Minato Nana put her arm around Sakuragawa Aika's arm and gently pulled her back a little.

“She’s not a child anymore; she has to take responsibility for her actions,” Sakuragawa Aika said coldly.

"Aiko." Minato Nana tightened her grip on the ground, her tone full of negotiation.

Sakuragawa Aika's throat bobbed a few times, and the tension she was exerting against Minato Nana eased. She lowered her head and slowly withdrew her hand.

Minato Nana let Aiko retract her arm and sat back down in her seat with Aiko without saying a word.

This silent power struggle has now come to an end.

But it was just a power struggle between Sakuragawa Aika and Minato Nana, which could also be seen as the adults giving each other a way out after weighing the pros and cons.

But on the other side, Sakuragawa Nana could only stand there all alone.

Tenshin and Yuzuru, Sakura Nana's teammates, were also stunned. They sat at the table, not even knowing where to put their hands. Yuzuru, who was usually quiet, turned pale.

Tian Yinxiang acted very familiarly, but this did not mean that she was mature psychologically. In fact, quite the opposite, her lack of boundaries and familiarity was a manifestation of her immaturity.

The two of them were still middle school students, and they had never experienced such a scene before. Even Yuuki Yuki didn't know what to do for a moment, so asking them to do anything was really asking too much.

Their inaction became the final straw that broke Sakuragawa Nana's back.

Yuuki Yukina could sense the disappointment in Sakuragawa Nana's pleading eyes when they went unanswered.

Of course, it's not uncommon for people to make unauthorized expectations and then be disappointed.

"Okay, okay! I understand!"

Sakura Nana gritted her teeth, covered her cheeks with tears glistening in her eyes, grabbed her coat, turned around, burst through the door, and ran out.

"Do as you please!"

Chapter 115 Merry Christmas!

Yuuki Yukino once pondered this question.

What kind of existence can be considered evil?

She can first set a reference point—based on what Kuroba Laishi did, she is undoubtedly a corrupted magical girl.

Ignoring the thoughts and lives of others, and showing utter contempt for the rules, with all actions prioritizing personal gain, such a person can absolutely be called evil.

According to this definition, the two corrupted magical girls who were Yuuki Yuki's initial rivals could also be considered evil beings, but not nearly as wicked as Kuroba Reisei.

If we narrow the limits even further, Saint Shion has drawn in more and more people within the boundaries of the rules, all in order to defeat Gen Urobuchi Mashiro. This behavior can be called evil.

However, there is one exception: what about Mashiro Urouge, the enemy of all magical girls, who tried to kill a god?

Judging from the four criteria for judging Kuroba's reincarnation, Genken Mashiro cares about her own and others' thoughts, and also intends to prevent innocent ordinary people from being affected by the battle. Although she broke the rules, she was willing to sacrifice herself and get involved to bring more people—that is, herself—into her plan. Everything she did was to destroy this hopeless magical girl system.

Is this considered evil? It's hard to say for Yuuki Yuuki, but it probably is, right?

If this is considered evil, then what about Sakuragawa Nana?

Completely disregarding others' opinions, yet as a magical girl she cares about their safety; while adhering to some rules, she also breaks others; she almost never considers anyone else but herself...

Should Sakuragawa Nana be called evil?

Watching Sakuragawa Nana storm out the door, Yuuki Yukina couldn't help but think of the question she had pondered before.

Things have already developed to this point, and it's destined that things can't continue peacefully to the end.

Whether to take this opportunity to leave or remain awkwardly seated is a difficult choice.

Leaving aside the original members of the Rose Garden and the remaining two members of Sakuragawa Nana's band, everyone turned to Yuuki Yukino for her opinion on the future of the band led by Tenrai Helica.

That's true. The host is Yuuki Yukino's former teammate. I was so glad I made the right decision...

That's completely wrong! What's the difference between that and roasting yourself over a fire?

“Uh…” Yuuki Yui stammered slightly, then stood up from the table: “You guys eat first, I’ll go check on her. Since we’re all the same age, she might listen to me, right?”

Seeing Yuuki Yuki stand up, the group from the Rose Garden looked at Yuuki Tamaki for their opinions.

When elders are present, regardless of actual age, one will be treated as a child.

"Yuan, just do what you want to do. Contact me anytime if there's any progress," Yuuki Tamaki instructed.

In truth, Yuuki Yui hadn't really thought about what she should do; she just needed to get away from this troublesome place as soon as possible and find a place to catch her breath.

As for what happens next, let's talk about it after we find Sakuragawa Nana.

What she was thinking was one thing, but Yuuki Yukino couldn't just say whatever came to mind; instead, she confidently patted her chest.

"Don't worry, sister."

The unintentional comparisons between the two pairs of sisters made Sakuragawa Aika's expression darken even more. Shirogane gently patted Aika's shoulder from the side, but this time Aika did not refuse directly as she had before.

"Also, Hong, come out with me for a bit. It'll be faster if we search together." Before Yuuki Yukari reached the door, she whispered to Hong Mari, who was feeding Hyakki Chiyuu, "If Hyakki is worried, she can come with us too."

Yuuki Yui was reluctant to separate the two of them on Christmas Eve, but Koumori's ability to find people was extremely useful, which is why she said such a thing.

Chiyu knew what Yuuki Yuen was thinking, so she picked up a slice of bacon and put it in her mouth: "I want to eat barbecue. Hong, you can go if you want."

"I'll try to go and come back as quickly as possible."

Hong Moli gently pecked Qian You on the cheek, then got up and walked out of the private room of the barbecue restaurant with Yuki Yuki.

After passing through a corridor, outside was a snowy landscape illuminated by neon lights, but there was no trace of Sakuragawa Nana.

"Can you sense her presence?" asked Yuuki & Kagura Ryouen.

Hong Moli frowned slightly, searching the air for the faint magical power on Sakuragawa Nana: "Yes, it's fine, no problem at all, and it's not far."

"It's not far," Yuuki Yui pondered for a moment. "Then let's walk slowly."

“Okay, I’ll lead the way.” Hong Moli agreed and walked side by side with Yuki Yuki.

After walking only a few steps, Yuuki Yukino spoke up.

"Hong, what do you think of what just happened?"

With her hands in her pockets, Hong Moli looked up at the sky and pondered for a moment before turning her head back to face forward: "In my opinion, it's quite pitiful, isn't it?"

"Pitiful?"

If the answer had been something like "hateful," "immature," or "lacking emotional intelligence," Yuuki Yukino would have simply nodded and let it go. But she never expected that Koumori would make such a comment.

"Yes, it's pitiful. I don't know either side at all, and I don't know what kind of people they are, so I'll just give my own subjective opinion."

Yuuki Yukino nodded and waited to hear Koumori's analysis.

"Don't let my current good grades fool you; my family situation isn't as good as other people think." Hong Moli smiled, almost self-deprecatingly, before starting to talk about her own story.

Hong Moli spoke succinctly, recounting how she was born into an ordinary family, where her family demanded she always strive for excellence and forbade her from engaging in any recreational activities. She then described how she met Qian You and how they worked together to get to where they are today.

Koumori's tone was very calm. Even as she spoke of her past, the suffocating details of which made Yuuki Yukina frown slightly, Koumori was able to speak of that time with ease and composure.

Although her relationship with Chiyu was only briefly mentioned, Hong Moli emphasized many times that she might not have been able to persevere without Chiyu's support.

Yuki Yukino herself has a deep understanding of this topic. What high-pressure families bring is not what Yuki Yukino wants to explore right now, nor does she intend to discuss such a heavy topic.

After all, we've already experienced enough of that memory that doesn't belong to "Yuki Yuki".

“I don’t have much resentment towards my family now, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t mind the burdens they placed on me back then. I knew in my heart that they were doing it for my own good, hoping that I could be more outstanding and have a brighter future. I knew all of that.”

Hong Moli let out a long sigh, perhaps a sigh of relief, or perhaps simply a sigh of relief after a long and heavy conversation.

"However, they chose a less-than-ideal method, and that's the problem with that educational approach. What I'm trying to say is that the person who invited us to have barbecue and the person who competed against you are the same."