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

However, the girls' varied explanations left Yuuki Yukino confused about which one was correct.

The change of dean does not require any public announcement or handover ceremony; it can be done in a flash, at most requiring the issuance of an announcement.

Therefore, it remains a mystery whether or not the headmaster of St. Yūkyū Academy has changed.

At least Yuuki Yuen couldn't find any relevant information online, and she didn't know where these people got their information from or how it spread to this point.

After all, there's a significant difference between school affairs and media relations.

……

New directions, new knowledge, new efforts, and new motivation to strive for goals—that's what a new semester always is like.

Besides these, there's another small change happening in the new semester, which is related to Nijisanji.

Helica Tenrai specifically mentioned the day before school started that she should work hard for her upcoming college entrance exams, so she might bring bread to the library to study at noon. Therefore, she might not necessarily have lunch in the Nijisanji activity room, so everyone can feel free to do whatever they want.

No one should fail to understand that Helica's words implied that there was no need for everyone to crowd into the activity room every time because of her, and that everyone could have their own lunch break to do what they wanted.

So on the first day of the new semester, Yuuki Yuuki didn't go directly to the Nijisanji Club's activity room, but instead went to Seiyuu Academy with Tomoe.

The fake medicine that Yuuki had heard about that morning, whether out of a sense of crisis or curiosity, compelled her to find out the truth as soon as possible.

"The change of the dean is indeed true."

Hong Moli confirmed that the gossip Yuki Emi had heard that morning was not entirely fake medicine.

"But it's a little different from what you heard, though it's not too complicated. This morning was the opening ceremony of St. Yuu Academy, and Mashiro Utsuro did introduce a new vice dean. Her own position remains unchanged, and that's all."

Is that all?

Maybe it's because I'm too stressed about the term "Saint Yuu Academy" that I keep thinking about magical girls?

"Phew, is that all?"

"Yes, that's all. I've never met her in person, so I don't know what kind of person she is. I guess we won't have many chances to meet in the future," Hong Moli replied.

"How did this rumor spread? And why is it being taken so seriously?" Yuuki asked, puzzled.

While helping Mari with her tasks in the student council office and eating a small cake, Hyakki Chiyu speculated:

"The opening ceremony was planned, maybe someone who knew the plan just blurted it out? Saint Yuyou Academy has been getting a lot of attention lately."

“But apart from the students at the school, nobody knows my name at all.” Hong Moli sighed, “Although it is indeed a good thing for me.”

"Well, maybe that's what the Hundred Demons said?" Baqi remarked.

Yuuki Enishi also thought that Hyakki Senyū's words made some sense.

The evidence is that news about the new chairman of St. Eternal Academy, which was not discussed at all online this morning, can now be found online in one or two searches.

Although these were just some small-scale discussion posts and not news.

When Yuuki Yuuki discussed this matter this morning, the opening ceremony of Seiyuu Academy had not yet started, so it's understandable that no relevant information could be found.

It's a bit too early to feel at ease.

Yuuki Yui even asked one more question: "The new vice dean's name isn't Seiki, is it?"

"No, if she is a member of the 'Saints,' I will definitely tell you as soon as the opening ceremony ends." Hong Moli already knew what Yuuki Yuu was worried about and reassured her.

"But she isn't. She doesn't have Saint's hair and eye color, and I couldn't sense any magical girl transformation aura from her. Although I can't conclude that she's not a magical girl, it's more likely that she's an ordinary person."

Yuuki Yui accurately grasped the key point in Koumori's words: "Does 'not being able to draw a conclusion' mean that she is very young? Young enough to still be within the age range of magical girls?"

"Yes, if we're going to be cautious, we still need to be a little wary of her. Although I think that Mashiro Urobuchi is really just looking for a vice dean, it would be exhausting to take everything so seriously, especially since I'm keeping an eye on things here."

Koumori's suggestion was reasonable, but Koumori herself was an overly cautious type, so Yuuki En didn't find her words very convincing.

After all, Koumori's first confrontation with Yuuki Yuki—that is, the first time she found Yuuki Yuki when she was still under the command of Kuroba Rei—was because she was scared away by Yuuki Yuki's bluff.

Although it turned out that Yuuki Yuki wasn't bluffing, the four girls who bought swimsuits together really were all magical girls, and among them was Hayashi Mustard, who possessed the power of a primordial magical girl.

Ultimately, Yuuki Yuuki decided to do as Koumori suggested.

"Then that's the only way. I'll need your help to keep an eye on whether Mashiro Kyo has any new developments."

"Yes, you can leave it to me without worry."

"Oh, right, I have one more question I haven't asked yet? Do you know the name of the new vice dean?"

"Of course, her name is quite unique."

As she spoke, Hong Moli scrolled through her phone for a few moments and then handed a photo to Yuuki Yukino.

The girl in the picture looks a bit younger than Lamp Aya, somewhere between her own age and Mashiro Urouge's, but she looks closer to Mashiro Urouge.

She has a baby face that makes it easy to mistake her age, a smart and well-fitting suit, and long, almost black, blue-purple hair tied in a ponytail. Even though her light blue eyes aren't looking ahead, they still make Yuuki Yuki feel a little uneasy.

I don't think I've ever met this person before, but there's a strange sense of familiarity about them.

"If I remember correctly, her name is Mi."

Hong Moli uttered that person's name at just the right moment.

"Asahiya."

Chapter 130 Tram

"Asahi...Mi?"

Upon hearing the name Yuuki Yukino, which she knew nothing about, uttered by Hong Moli, Yuuki Yukino fell into deep thought for a moment.

Just because you haven't heard of someone doesn't mean they aren't dangerous—Mitsui Rie, Yumehara Sumireko, Urobuchi Mashiro, and Hanzawa Kuriko, most of these magical girls who caused serious destruction, were people Yuuki Yuuki had never heard of.

It is precisely because of the potential danger that Yuuki Yuuki would never rashly approach this person she has never heard of.

“Yes, Asahimi, everyone’s first reaction upon hearing this name is the same as yours,” Koumori nodded and continued.

"Just like me?" Yuuki Yukino didn't quite understand the meaning of Koumori's words, and pointed to herself with a finger: "What kind of reaction is 'just like me'?"

Hyakki Chiyu replied, "Just as curious as you are, who is this Asahi Mi?"

That's really true!

"Have you looked into this person's background?" Baqi asked another question.

Hong Moli nodded in affirmation: "Yes. I've always had a very bad impression of Genki Mashiro. Any little thing she does arouses my suspicion, and this can hardly be called a little thing, right? So I did a little investigation, although I used a bit of Chiyu's connections..."

Yuuki Yu, who was about to get up from the sofa, sat back down, placed her hands on her knees, and asked, "So, did you find out anything else?"

“No, there isn’t any information about her at all—no birth information, no education information, no work information, no interpersonal relationships, nothing. It’s as if she appeared out of thin air.” Hong Moli shook her head in denial again.

"If someone with no background appears here and becomes the vice dean of St. Yuu Academy, will others be convinced?" Yuuki Yu's brows furrowed even more.

Before she asked this question, she had actually overlooked this one thing.

Saint Eternal Academy is a noble academy, and the staff of noble academies need to be screened more strictly. It is strange that someone with no background wants to become the vice dean—a position that can only be held by someone second only to the "Saint".

“No, most people probably share your opinion, thinking that this person who suddenly appeared out of nowhere shouldn’t be qualified to be the vice dean.” Hong Moli said, emphasizing her words.

"However, since Asahi Miyako was able to become the vice dean of Seiyuu Academy, it means that Urokin Mashiro has somehow convinced the board of directors and other school officials. Otherwise, this news would not have been announced at the opening ceremony, and the kind of discussion you had before would not have occurred."

Yuuki En also agrees with this point. A certain position at Seiyuu Academy belongs to the world of ordinary people, and it shouldn't be something that Urobuchi Mashiro alone can decide.

Yuuki Yukino pieced together these pieces of information and a new question arose: "Bachi, did the previous St. Yuu Academy have a vice-principal position?"

“No, no, Saint Yuu Academy has always only had a headmaster.” Baqi answered Yuuki Yuuki’s question without even having to think.

"That means..." Yuuki Yuuki's bad premonitions were coming true.

Hong Mauri continued Yuuki Yuuki's words, saying, "That is to say, this position, which originally did not exist, was created by Urouge Mashiro. Therefore, this so-called vice dean is inseparable from Urouge Mashiro. This must be Urouge Mashiro's plan, rather than a normal job rotation."

That's right, this is it!

In this situation, Yuuki Yukino felt that the wisest choice was to regard the unknown Asahimi as a magical girl.

In that case, Mashiro Gyoken has found a new ally, which is not good news.

To date, Mashiro Urokin, who personally destroyed the future of all her companions, has clearly stated that the only person she wants to cooperate with is herself. Yuuki Yuki does not believe that just anyone can gain Mashiro Urokin's approval.

That guy is a huge problem.

Moreover, does this mean that Mashiro Gakuen is one step closer to her plan?

Yuuki Yukino didn't know, and Gakuen Mashiro probably wouldn't tell her this information so easily.

Speculation about Mashiro Urouge and the new vice-principal can only end here. It's still lunch break time. While Yuuki Yui is concerned about the affairs of magical girls, she also needs to pay attention to her own progress in falling into darkness and her future as an ordinary girl, Yuuki Yui.

If necessary, Yuuki Eri might choose to skip class to resolve a bigger problem, but that doesn't mean skipping class is a necessary option.

After saying goodbye to Koumori, Yuuki Yuki and Tomoe Yuki returned to Tsukishiro Middle School to continue their afternoon classes.

The new semester's courses weren't difficult, at least not for anyone except Mizuno Yu and Nishio Reki. Before they knew it, it was time to go home.

Yuuki Yuuki specifically called over her other magical girl companions and shared her discovery of St. Yuuki Academy with them.

Of course, this does not include Nana Sakuragawa, who neither joined Nijisanji nor had enough power to deal with those troubles.

Moreover, there are quite a few people who have opinions about Sakuragawa Nana. Although Sakuragawa Nana says that she wants to turn over a new leaf, she still needs some time to become better. Therefore, Yuuki Yuuki does not plan to take the initiative to approach her during this period.

These people who have opinions should not include Minato Nana. As an adult, Minato Nana doesn't need to argue with a child who has just started middle school.

Not only that, she would also take the initiative to ask Yuuki Yuki about Sakuragawa Nana.

"By the way, did you see Sakuragawa Nana today?"

"It's time to work at the coffee shop again," Minato Nana asked suddenly, as Yuuki Yuki took off her heavy coat and started to put on the coffee shop apron.

Even now, Yuuki Yui hasn't given up on the idea of ​​working part-time. Not only is Minato Nana her sister's good friend, but her sister has also reconciled with Minato Nana because of her. Moreover, this experience of working part-time has truly been very rewarding for Yuuki Yui.

Although Minato Nana had told Yuuki Yuuki that if Yuuki Yuuki was too busy with her studies, she didn't have to work here, and that she could occasionally come to the store to help out if she wanted, Yuuki Yuuki insisted on continuing with her current life.

A regular life is always better than going back to the way things were before, right?

"No, we're not in the same grade, so it's not that easy for us to run into each other. Besides, I wouldn't deliberately look for her," Yuuki Yui replied to Minato Nana's question, already standing behind the bar.

"Oh dear, I was just asking casually. You should show her a little more care. Well, I'm not asking you to deliberately take care of her, but don't be too cold towards her because of our past grievances, okay?" Minato Nana leaned her upper body on the bar counter and said to Yuuki Yukino.

"Hmm?" Yuuki Yuuki gave a questioning hum. Minato Nana's words left her somewhat confused, and she couldn't understand what Minato Nana was trying to express or what she intended to say.

"I may have been a bit blunt, but I didn't mean to interfere with your social life. I just feel sorry for Sakuragawa Nana sometimes, so please don't isolate her. At least don't deliberately ignore her when she contacts you," Minato Nana explained somewhat awkwardly.

"Manager, do you think I'm that kind of person?"

"Although I don't think so, there's no harm in reminding you, is there?"

"Alright, alright, store manager, don't worry about such a small thing. I would never do something like that."