Regarding the fact that my best friend is a magical girl

She patted my back and added, "I won't tell Spica about the crystal evolution yet. If she finds out, she'll definitely drag you into the experiments. If you find anything unusual, contact me and I'll help if I can."

"That's a huge help... Xiao Yi, how about moving to Changkong City from now on?"

She said in a serious tone, "Yes! I am Sister Miluno's senior! I have the responsibility to mentor you!"

I patted Xiao Yi's head and then looked at Seruno.

"Miluno, then see you another day."

She seemed to want to stay a little longer.

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I ran back to Chaiqing city in the bubble, and into the railway station. I deactivated my transformation in the empty smoking room, but then something strange happened again...

The Morning Star Crystal did not leave my body.

It seemed to have become one with me.

I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but Shi Yi's experience made me realize a truth: the magic of crystals is not a power without a price; if used improperly, it may also cost you your life.

I don't want to be locked in a time prison.

In addition, a new feature has been unlocked.

Even in male mode, I can now use Crystal's one-click outfit change feature!

…………

……

However, only women's clothing was stored in the crystal.

Because it's a popular line, this intercity rail line runs every ten minutes or so. Although the journey takes nearly two hours, it feels more like a comfortable subway ride.

After the bus departed, I leaned back in my seat, closed my eyes to rest, and took the opportunity to review Xiaoyi's instructions from earlier.

"Recalling the process and the trajectory..."

If possible, I'd also like the "rewind" magic.

Unlike my simple acceleration and deceleration, that magic can reverse time to a certain point, which is equivalent to an unlimited number of undo moves, making it an extremely powerful magic.

But it seems unlikely at the moment.

"Ugh--"

Xiaoyi wasn't the magical girl who gave me the Star Crystal. Who was the magical girl who stole the Morning Star Crystal from the Association a year ago?

Why did she choose me?

Is that related to the evolution of crystals?

These questions remain unanswered.

However, today's trip wasn't a complete waste.

What did they stumble upon in Chapter Thirteen...?

(Sun Yao)

"Little Yi... no, Senior Little Yi?"

Although I saw Miluno off, I wasn't in a hurry to leave.

I want to spend more time with this legendary magical girl. Using her magical girl identity to follow her idol is definitely much more convenient than when I was just an otaku!

Although I'm almost becoming an idol myself.

Xiao Yi remained modest.

"I'm no longer a magical girl, you don't need to call me that."

"You are a legend of your time. Even if you are forced to retire and abandoned by time, your past achievements will not be forgotten... But I really didn't expect that you are actually a child younger than me."

She still has her cute bob haircut.

Despite being held in Sirius's arms and having her head patted, she still said, "Sister Seruno, as I just told Sister Miluno, you don't need to treat me like a child. I fought for six years at the age of seventeen and have seen too many monsters eating people, or even people eating people. Even if I wanted to stay innocent, I have long since been worn away."

It's understandable that monsters eat people, but this child actually said something like "people eat people"...

"You've only been back for six years and you're already talking about such serious topics? The troubles we encountered back then have been mostly resolved in the past few years. Don't underestimate Aji's skills in dealing with outsiders."

It originally referred to a chaotic era in which magical girls were manipulated and exploited by various forces, and the association was unable to fully control the situation even at its inception...

Suddenly, Sirius mentioned his father and pointed at me, saying, "By the way, this guy is Ah Ji's son in disguise. I was just telling you in case you didn't know."

"Huh? It's Uncle Sun Ji's...huh? Son!"

"What, are you surprised?"

Sirius asked this question, but Xiao Yi shook her head.

"No, thinking about it carefully, it's quite normal."

I never expected that even the Morning Star knew my father. During the war, he was very close to these legendary magical girls. Could he have been one of their earliest liaisons or tactical officers?

"what!"

Xiao Yi slapped her forehead, stood up, rolled up her sleeves, and said, "It's almost evening, shall I prepare dinner for you? Let me see what's in the fridge..."

"No, no need."

I quickly declined, saying, "Someone is waiting for me to go back for dinner."

"Wow, it's my boyfriend?"

Miss Sirius was as wicked as ever, and her words made Xiao Yi cover her mouth in surprise.

"Boyfriend? Wait, you're not a guy... Wow!"

I don't know how to explain it. Thinking back to my conversation with Yezi on the beach in Hawaii... I didn't give him a direct answer at the time. Although it was a bit greedy, depending on the circumstances, it might not be impossible for Yezi and I to become a couple.

"Miss Sirius, please don't say that..."

"Anyway, you need to step up your game. It'll be troublesome if Jiao Su Yi sneaks into your base."

"Huh! Spica?!"

When she saw a familiar name again, Xiao Yi's surprise escalated once more.

"Ahem, Xiaoyi, don't listen to Miss Sirius, she... she's just spouting nonsense and it's all unreliable!"

"I'm warning you, Spica is much more proactive than she appears, you know? She has a tenacity that won't give up until she achieves her goal."

Xiao Yi nodded in agreement.

Although "Miluno likes leaves" was just a misunderstanding on my part, Miss Spica is still someone I need to be wary of... because I seem to like leaves too.

"When you come to Changkong City, be sure to visit us!"

"Yes! I will!"

I was in a hurry to get home for dinner, so I said goodbye to Xiaoyi, and Miss Sirius drove me back to the railway station.

The rabbits used in the experiment were given to Xiaoyi, who liked them very much. As for the testing equipment, Miss Sirius took it back with her.

"Miss Sirius, is there any possibility that Xiao Yi will be chosen by other crystals?"

"Yes, and her chances are greater than those of ordinary people because she has the soul of a hero."

The answer was straightforward, but then the person changed their mind.

"However, I don't want her to fight anymore."

"……I see."

“You don’t understand. Only those of us who have watched her journey can understand this feeling. She should have been learning, growing, and enjoying a vibrant life, but war destroyed all of that, forcing her to become a ‘hero’... Just kidding, who wants a child to be a hero!”

Miss Sirius tapped the steering wheel and honked the horn.

“I want to help her make up for the life she lost, so… I want to arrange for her to go to school. You probably guessed it, right? Her parents were eaten by monsters at the beginning of the war, along with her childhood… The Star Crystal gave her the power to resist, but in the end it also consumed six years of her life… Why is it always this child who gets hurt? This world is so unfair.”

I listened quietly for a long time before finally expressing my feelings.

"You are clearly a star crystal, yet you always manage to empathize with humans."

Miss Sirius paused for a moment, then flashed her usual confident smile.

"Well, I've been human for twelve years now! So, I'm only twelve years old! Nice to meet you, Seruno-neechan~"

"Hey!"

Is it possible to calculate it this way?

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"I come back……?!"

It was Aunt Rinki who opened the door.

She put her arm around my neck and ushered me into the house.

"What are you doing running off to Chaiqing City all of a sudden, kid?"

It was already seven o'clock in the evening, and the table was full of dishes, but it was Uncle Yunzhi who was wearing an apron.

I patted the Golden Ship's head and asked, "Hey? Where's Yezi?"

"Xiao Yezi just got back not long ago, and she's staying inside right now."

"Did Yezi go out today too?"

"Then I don't know that much."

What did Yezi go out to do today?

Could it be that Miss Spica invited him out?

"Ye Zi, am I coming in?"

In the bedroom, Ye Zi was sitting in front of the computer, and on the screen was... uh, the desktop?

I feel like his reaction is somewhat familiar.

Ah! Are they watching that kind of movie?