Regarding the fact that my best friend is a magical girl

"The number you dialed is currently switched off. Please do not dial again, thank you."

"How cold-hearted, Mom! I'm going to cry!"

I feel helpless about mothers like this.

"So what's the matter?"

"Your father and I are coming back for a visit."

It's not a big deal. Every time they come back, they have to go out again soon. They basically stay for one night, have a meal, and then continue their business trip. They've been like this since they were little.

I'm not very clear about their specific work, I only know that they are a research institution under the association, and their job is to travel all over the world all day long.

At least not like a researcher.

"Okay, when?"

"About ten minutes~ We're out of the airport! Honey, do you want to say a few words to Xiaoyezi?"

Ten minutes?!

"Huh?! You only called me when we were almost there?"

"Isn't this a surprise for my son?"

I was shocked.

I didn't feel any joy at all.

After hanging up with my mom, I hurriedly dialed Serono's number.

However, the call could not be connected.

……broken.

His cell phone was burned at the mansion, and he hasn't gone to get a replacement SIM card yet.

Chapter Three: Uncle and Aunt

(Sun Yao)

Yezi went downstairs to buy groceries, so the house is a bit quiet.

The news about the recent intrusion had already finished airing on TV, and I was momentarily at a loss for what to do; my mind seemed to remain in Hawaii.

The Golden Horse climbed onto the sofa and insisted on squeezing next to me. It's a big guy and could easily push me off the sofa. Plus, it's fluffy and warm. Even though I was wearing thin loungewear, leaning against it felt like sitting next to a small heater.

"We'll buy your dog food and dog bed tomorrow. You can hold off on going to the toilet for now. We'll take you for a walk tonight."

"Waaah~"

I jumped off the sofa, and Golden Globe gestured for me to follow.

It went into the bathroom, then used its nose to push the small bath stool to the toilet, climbed on it, and stuck its rear end up in front of the toilet...

It was just a demonstration; there was no actual pulling involved.

"Wang-"

The shout had a hint of showing off.

"You can even use the toilet? That's so smart! Are you really a dog?"

I was amazed by its amazing intelligence. Is this the priceless dog raised by the world's number one idol?

"Speaking of which, have you been constipated these past few days? Did you swallow a conch or a stone... and haven't you pooped it yet?"

Should we take him to have a video taken?

Not being able to see "that thing" come out always makes me a little uneasy, especially since it was eaten right in front of me...

"Well?"

I've already assumed it can understand human speech.

But the Golden Ship tilted its head, seemingly not quite understanding.

"Good dog, let us know if you feel unwell."

"Ooh!"

The Golden Ship had already proven itself to me as an extraordinary dog. We returned to the living room, but before we could even sit down, a vintage-style ringtone sounded.

It's the red landline phone on the corner cabinet in the entryway. I bet Yezi herself doesn't even know how long it's been since she last used it.

I hesitated for a moment, but still picked up the receiver.

"Serno... no, Ayao! Change back immediately!"

It was the sound of leaves.

At the same time, the door to the room in the entryway was pushed open, and my uncle and aunt were looking at me from outside.

"My parents are going back!"

Ye Zi's call came a step too late.

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"Wow! Yao has turned into a magical girl! And she's so soft and fluffy, Auntie is so happy!"

"Aunt Linxi, please... please don't do this..."

Because I couldn't hide it any longer after being caught red-handed, I honestly told Ye Zi's parents about my identity before Ye Zi came back. Aunt Lu Linxi, who was a researcher related to magical girls, "studied" me from head to toe with both hands.

"Honey, how does Ayao look now?"

Although Uncle Bai Yunzhi was not one to smile, he still nodded.

"Not bad." A concise and succinct affirmation.

Aunt clapped her hands and laughed, "Look, we're all very satisfied! When are you two getting married?"

Wow! Getting married?!

Why did this bring up marriage?

Instead, it was the aunt who showed a surprised expression.

"Huh? Usually, these kinds of relationships are based on the premise of marriage, right? You and my Xiaoyezi grew up together since you were little, and now you're a girl. Are you planning to go out and find other men?"

She even cupped her cheeks, giving off an expression that said, "Auntie is very disappointed in you."

"No, why do I have to find a man?!"

"Oh? Do you have a girl you like? Is she open to lesbian relationships?"

"What lilies... I can still turn back."

My aunt seemed even more surprised when I said that.

"Huh? You've become a magical girl, and you're still thinking about turning back?"

"I can't be a magical girl forever."

"Why not?"

She moved closer to my face, scrutinizing it closely, which made me feel embarrassed, and I didn't dare to meet her gaze.

Although she had already given birth to Yezi, Auntie still looked young and beautiful. If it weren't for her mature attire, she could easily be mistaken for a seventeen-year-old high school girl, almost like a magical girl...

However, she has a very mischievous and willful personality.

Therefore, I wasn't surprised at all that she forced Yezi to wear women's clothing.

Scratching my cheek, I whispered, "Isn't it said that the Star Crystal will eventually leave the magical girls?"

"uh-huh."

Auntie let out a cute little hum.

"You mean those magical girls who lost their eligibility? There are quite a few magical girls who have possessed Star Crystals since the beginning of the war, and there are also magical girls who lost their eligibility shortly after obtaining Star Crystals. So, age will not make you abandoned by Star Crystals."

As a researcher specializing in magical girls, she began to teach me.

"Then what exactly..."

"Because of that famous world's number one magical girl, the academic community generally believes that the Star Crystals have intelligence and personality, but they do not show it. The Star Crystals decide their suitable candidates based on their fighting spirit, personality, morality, and even their own preferences. This is why there is such a thing as adaptability. Even if someone has the potential, they cannot become a magical girl if they do not meet their destined Star Crystal."

The star crystal of Vega is really strange.

Do people like me really have the qualifications to become magical girls?

My aunt reached out and poked my chest.

"In other words, as long as your Star Crystal still recognizes you, you won't turn back."

"...I haven't thought about these things yet, as I'm going to live as a magical girl forever."

"Does this even need to be considered?"

She took my hand and earnestly advised, "Not only will you stay young forever, but you'll even be immortal. Living as a magical girl is definitely more worthwhile than turning back, isn't it?"

It seems... to make some sense?

"I am back."

A rather displeased greeting came from the entrance hall.

He walked into the house with a dark expression, glanced at us, and then silently picked up the ingredients and went into the kitchen.

"Oh, my son, don't be angry!"

The aunt followed after them, speaking in a strained, sarcastic tone.

"call……"

I breathed a sigh of relief. I'm not good at dealing with such self-centered people; I'll just be led by the nose by one side.

"uncle."

As a substitute, Uncle Bai Yunzhi sat down next to me.

His temples were somewhat gray, but he didn't look old.

Compared to my aunt, my uncle's personality is more like that of a scientific researcher. He is mature, steady, meticulous, and doesn't usually show his emotions.