Fighting you is like being in jail.

Madoka Kaname had lost count of how many times she'd yawned. Her tired elbows rested on the table, and her hands propped up her cheeks, as if she were about to fall asleep. Her face was etched with exhaustion, her eyes were slightly bloodshot, and her eye bags were somewhat dark.

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica is so good..." she said wistfully, her eyes looking ahead without any luster, as if she was still trapped in the manga plot from last night.

"Chubi deserves to die." He sighed again, his lingering resentment unable to dissipate.

Suddenly Sayaka appeared from the side, grinning foolishly at Madoka Kaname, with crumbs of strawberry bread still on her lips.

"Hey, Madoka! I've been wondering this since this morning, why are you so listless today?" she asked with concern, squeezing closer to Madoka Kaname and pressing her head against Madoka's face.

"Ah, Sayaka... I was reading manga last night..."

Madoka Kaname suddenly realized something, her pupils contracted, and her eyes widened considerably, as if something had replaced her drowsiness. Turning to look at Sayaka beside her, her mind was filled with images from the manga.

The female protagonist's best friend is also named Sayaka, and she looks almost exactly like the current Sayaka!

Suddenly her pupils dilated, and an unknown fear surged from her back to her scalp, as if she felt some terrifying being watching her from behind.

Why didn't I realize something so important yesterday?

Why do they look so alike?

"Huh? What manga is it that Madoka is so engrossed in?" Sayaka exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise. She stepped back to look at it, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

But when Kaname Madoka looked into her eyes, there was no present moment, only the plot of the manga. Her gaze seemed distorted, and an indescribable feeling of suffocation gripped her neck, preventing air from entering.

"Sayaka! Do you like Touma?" With her first breath after escaping the suffocating feeling, Madoka Kaname asked with all her might. A look of seriousness flashed in her eyes, and her long eyelashes trembled anxiously.

"What are you saying, Madoka?!" Sayaka's eyes widened in shock, her body trembled, her voice was unsteady, and all her muscles tensed up, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

[Image: Little fists pounding your chest]

P.S.: This book is written in great detail, so the plot progresses much more slowly...

P.S.: I actually forgot about the main body! Damn it!

Chapter Seven! No way?!

Sayaka's reaction shocked Madoka Kaname, her trembling eyelashes conveying unease. The manga from last night flashed through her mind: Sayaka's final, resolute act, Homura's...

Her pink pupils contracted to needles, a desperate wind swept over her, ruffling her short pink hair, which looked like hair scattered after a final wish, growing long as her body continued to fall endlessly.

"No!" Fear made Madoka Kaname cry out instinctively, her lips trembling with fear. After saying that, she realized her mistake and stood there awkwardly, hurriedly explaining herself.

“No, no, that’s not what I meant. I meant Sayaka… take good care of yourself.” She looked at Sayaka anxiously, her eyes filled with worry. Her hands clenched tightly together and held against her chest, full of concern.

Sayaka was startled by the sudden turn of events and stared blankly at Madoka Kaname. After hearing what she said next, she chuckled, looked up, and scratched the back of her head.

"It's okay, Xiaoyuan. I'm very good at taking care of myself."

"..."

Madoka Kaname stared, her mouth squinting, her eyes filled with sorrow. A heavy feeling welled up in her chest, and her voice caught in her throat. No amount of explanation would help at this moment.

Jingle Bell!

The school bell startled the sparrows that were idly pecking at the branches, interrupting everyone's thoughts. The sound of the teacher's high heels clicking on the ground came from outside the classroom, carrying a frequency that seemed to invigorate everyone.

After standing up and saluting.

"Today, I'd like to introduce a transfer student to everyone. Please welcome Homura Akemi."

The teacher smiled kindly and turned to look in the direction of the classroom door.

Black is the first color that catches the eye. She walked in step by step, wearing black stockings and white indoor shoes. She carried her schoolbag steadily, and her long black hair swayed behind her head. She was dressed in her school uniform properly.

She walked onto the stage under everyone's gaze, and those around her were amazed by her cuteness and charm. Madoka Kaname gasped, her mouth agape as she gasped. Her pink eyes trembled with disbelief, and images from manga flashed through her mind.

"No way, could it be..." Kaname Madoka looked at the girl on the podium with a look of horror, feeling dizzy and lightheaded, as if space was distorting and she was filled with a sense of vertigo, unable to see anything in front of her.

"I am Homura Akemi, nice to meet you."

Homura Akemi opened her mouth expressionlessly, as if nothing concerned her. Her blue eyes were devoid of any emotion, like still water.

The next second, the students clapped and welcomed Homura Akemi's arrival, their ears filled with applause.

However, Madoka Kaname seemed out of place. Her body trembled with shock, and her eyes quivered as she looked at Homura Akemi. She covered her mouth with her hand, and through the gaps between her fingers, it was clear that her mouth was wide open.

I am Madoka Kaname!

The words of certainty flashed through her mind, and at that moment she felt fear, confusion, and disbelief. She also thought of the man she had met on the street, Leng Chang.

We must find him!

Madoka Kaname made a decision without any hesitation. Her eyebrows furrowed, and a glint flashed in her pink eyes.

......

After class, Homura Akemi went to see Madoka Kaname, the hygiene monitor, because she felt unwell. This situation made Madoka Kaname even more certain of what was going on.

Homura Akemi walked ahead of Madoka Kaname, her white indoor shoes clicking on the corridor floor as she walked silently, seemingly more familiar with the school than Madoka Kaname herself.

She was waiting for something; based on what she knew, Madoka Kaname would question her own skill.

Following behind, Madoka Kaname remained silent, simply watching with a knowing glint in her eyes, her gaze softening considerably as she looked ahead.

Not long after, Homura Akemi stopped and turned around, her long black hair flowing back to look.

“Kaname Madoka…you can call me Homura.” Homura Akemi’s dark blue eyes showed resentment, her long black hair swaying across her face. For a fleeting moment, she seemed to crack her teeth in pain, as if she might roar out of agony at any moment.

"Yes, Homura. You can call me Madoka too." Madoka Kaname nodded emphatically, her eyes filled with understanding. There was an indescribable gentleness in them. As she finished speaking, she raised her eyebrows, her eyes full of caring tenderness.

"?"

Things are different now!

Xiao Yuan, do you still remember me?

Madoka Kaname's answer surprised Homura Akemi, her eyes widening in astonishment. She raised her hand to brush aside the strands of hair obscuring her vision, looking ahead once more with a hint of excitement and anticipation in her eyes.

"You...know?"

"Know what?" Madoka Kaname tilted her head slightly, responding with a puzzled look.

"N-nothing..." Homura Akemi's eyes dimmed, her gaze falling on Madoka Kaname's chest. After a brief silence, her breathing became more labored, the anticipation and excitement fading.

She regained her previous lifeless aura and calmly spoke:

"Madoka, never become someone else. Otherwise, you will lose everything. Just live as Madoka Kaname."

As soon as she finished speaking, Homura Akemi turned and stepped out, her white indoor shoes making a sound in the corridor, giving Madoka Kaname no chance to react. Her long hair, hanging down her back, swayed, carrying an eerie stillness.

As Madoka Kaname watched Homura Akemi's departing figure, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and a warm smile touched her lips.

I really am Madoka Kaname... In that case, what should I do?

Will I ever see that older brother again?

At this moment, Madoka Kaname had countless questions she wanted to ask Rei Chang. As if she had made up her mind, she followed Homura Akemi toward the infirmary.

It's not the right time yet; I don't have the power to change anything.

If you can't change things, then make a wish before all tragedies happen.

See the main gate of Takihara Junior High School.

Countless students carrying their schoolbags left in groups. It was time to go home from school, and the sun had already set halfway down, casting long shadows of Madoka Kaname and Sayaka together.

The lively atmosphere after school broke the previous tranquility. A slightly cool breeze tugged at Madoka Kaname's short skirt, and she quickly pressed her hands down on the unruly skirt. Her schoolbag slapped against the skirt with a thud, and a blush rose on her face.

"Really!" Kaname Madoka was a little angry and unhappy, but there was nothing she could do about Kaze.

"Hehe! Madoka is shy!" Sayaka, who witnessed what just happened, couldn't help but smile and said with a mischievous grin, "It seems that our Madoka is so beautiful that even the wind is getting restless."

"Sayaka is so mean." Madoka Kaname said, blushing, and glared at the person next to her.

Sayaka, standing to the side, raised her hands and waved them, pleading, "Spare me, Madoka, I was wrong."

Just then, Madoka Kaname caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye.

It's him?

She quickly turned her head to look, and the moment she saw clearly, her eyes filled with surprise, and her chest heaved rapidly.

It's that man!

Under the streetlights, Leng Chang stood on the sidewalk carrying a plastic bag from 7+ supermarket, eating a rice ball and making 'chewing' sounds. Then he took a sip of cola, gulping down the sweetness.

After being satisfied, he pouted and reached into his pocket to rummage for more food. The bag was bulging and there was still a lot of food in it.

At this moment, Leng Chang paused in his rummaging, looked up in confusion, and after looking around, realized it was Kaname Madoka. He immediately greeted her with a smile.

"Sayaka, I have something to do, so I'm leaving first. Don't wait for me." Kaname Madoka excitedly turned to Sayaka beside her and said this before taking small steps towards Leng Chang.

“?” Sayaka raised her eyebrows, full of confusion. She looked in the direction Madoka Kaname had run and was immediately dumbfounded.

Could it be?! Xiaoyuan?!

Huh?! No way?!

Chapter Eight: He's invincible, but he's a bit of a useless person.

Kaname Madoka ran up to Leng Chang, her breath ragged and her chest heaving. Standing before him, her pink eyes fixed on him, her gaze unwavering. She nervously pursed her lips, her fingers clenched without moving.

I had so many questions I wanted to ask, but after meeting them, I was overwhelmed by them and didn't know where to begin.

"Um... um... I don't understand!" she said forcefully to Leng Chang, her eyes full of seriousness and certainty, her lips slightly downturned from the effort, and her twin ponytails swaying at that moment.

Leng Chang stared at Kaname Madoka, a smile playing on his lips, and pulled a bottle of strawberry milk from a plastic bag, handing it to her.

"Drink?"

"Oh, thank you." Madoka Kaname was drawn to the strawberry milk in front of her, her gaze falling on the box printed with strawberries. She reached out and took it, holding it in her hands, her fingers squeezing it a little tightly.

"So what's the deal with that comic?" She looked up at Leng Chang, her face tense. More serious than ever, she knew too much had been confirmed about what had happened today.

Leng Chang's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he pursed his lips tightly, stretching out the corners of his mouth.

No, no.

I can't laugh yet, I have to hold it in.

Akemi Homura, you probably never imagined I'd meet your beloved Madoka, right?

Once I add Xiaoyuan to the chat group, you'll be my prey!

By then, no matter how much you distrust me, you won't be able to refuse my invitation, after all...

You wouldn't want your beloved Xiaoyuan to be on the front lines, would you?

Then I won't be the only one embarrassed! WRYYY—!

Some people have shared my bad breath with the bad breath clip!

In an instant, Leng Chang's dark mind cracked open, his evil eyes fixed ahead, the smile filled with the filth of victory and ruthless cunning.

Leng Chang smiled kindly as he looked at Kaname Madoka, whose body was tense and focused, then his eyes fixed on her, and his expression turned serious.

"I believe you've realized it by now, that comic book is your future."

As he spoke, Leng Chang's aura became heavy, and his eyes were filled with a predatory glint.

Kaname Madoka's pupils contracted, and she stared wide-eyed at Leng Chang. Her lips parted slightly, and when she closed them, the pursing motion made them appear pale.

"I don't understand... why Xiaoyan did that. I don't understand why this is happening either. Can you tell me?" She found herself completely at a loss, and didn't even know how to ask Leng Chang.

Leng Chang took a deep breath, feeling the coolness in his nasal cavity, and stared seriously ahead, his bangs fluttering in front of his eyes, exuding an attitude of treating top secret.

"Your world is not as simple as it seems, and I have more important things to do now."

A merciless voice appeared at that moment, and Leng Chang looked at Kaname Madoka with eyes filled with the evil intent of deceiving a little girl.

"Something more important?" Madoka Kaname asked, raising an eyebrow in confusion.

"Yeah," Leng Chang said casually, taking out another bottle of strawberry milk and drinking it until the straw made gurgling sounds and he couldn't suck any more milk before continuing, "You know about the recent missing persons cases, right?"

Suddenly, Madoka Kaname remembered what Sayaka had mentioned earlier, as well as her parents' instructions. Her pupils dilated, realizing something, and she stared at Leng Chang with her mouth slightly open.

"I know, a lot of people have gone missing recently. The police have been investigating for a long time without any results."

She said uneasily, her eyes darting away, still quite frightened by the situation.

"It won't work. The kidnapper has a special ability; he has a kidnapping system that allows him to transfer the harm he suffers onto the hostage. I'm here to deal with this guy. If we let this go, the world will be destroyed."

Leng Chang stared intently at Kaname Madoka, his face expressionless. After casually tossing aside the milk carton in his hand, he looked at Kaname Madoka once more.