You call this a love game?

Bai Yu stiffened as a warm, moist sensation came from her earlobe, accompanied by a slight stinging pain. Her tongue traced the shape of her earlobe, and her breathing was exceptionally clear in the infirmary.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, his ears were indeed a sensitive spot for him, as if his neck was being held captive, and he dared not move at all.

"Wait, wait..." Bai Yu's voice trembled slightly, "This is a school..."

Although the infirmary was quiet, it wasn't completely deserted.

If other students saw the doctor being intimate with a girl who looked like a student, it would probably spread throughout the entire school before school ended today.

Sensing Shiraha's weak resistance, Homura Akemi loosened her teeth, took a half step back, and straightened her skirt. Her expression was calm, as if nothing had happened, with only her slightly reddened ears betraying her emotions.

Bai Yu touched her slightly burning ears, and pulled her into his arms with displeasure, grabbing the back of Akemi Homura's head before she could struggle.

This time it was his turn to trace the shape of the girl's lips, as if he were savoring some delicacy, his movements delicate and gentle.

Homura Akemi's eyelashes trembled slightly before she slowly closed her eyes, savoring this precious moment.

The sounds of students playing and laughing came from outside the window. The footsteps approached and then gradually faded away. Sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting dappled shadows on the floor and making the two people's shadows very long.

When Shiraha finally stepped back, Homura Akemi's lips were slightly moist, and her eyes were still a little dazed, but they quickly regained their clarity.

"Not enough," she whispered, her fingers tracing Bai Yu's Adam's apple.

Bai Yu grabbed her restless hand, "If you continue like this, someone will come in and we'll be discovered."

Homura Akemi gave a soft hum and suddenly reached into his collar. Her icy fingertips touched his warm skin, and Shiraha couldn't help but shiver.

"Little Flame..."

"Don't move." Homura Akemi drew circles with her fingertips below his collarbone. "I'm marking him."

Bai Yu looked down and saw a dark purple magic circle slowly forming on his skin, glowing faintly as it gradually seeped into his muscles.

"This is......"

"Location magic." Homura Akemi watched the magic circle disappear with satisfaction. "Now I can find you no matter where you go."

"Are you a puppy? Why do you like marking people?" Bai Yu said, somewhat amused. "Besides, I'm not going to run away. If you want to find me, just give me a call."

Homura Akemi's eyes suddenly darkened, and her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, "You do it, you always do..."

The bell rang at just the right time, breaking the solemnity of the moment.

Homura Akemi took two steps back, raised her hand to tidy her messy hair, and when she looked up again, her face had returned to its usual indifference.

"Before Witch's Night," she said, walking to the window, "don't do anything unnecessary."

Bai Yu smiled and nodded, "Yes, sir!"

Homura Akemi glared at him, then flipped over and leaped out of the window. Her black figure disappeared between the school buildings in a few leaps. The sounds of students laughing and playing could be heard from afar, as if everything just now was an illusion.

......

The school bell rang, and Bai Yu was leaning against the bed in the infirmary, lost in thought.

The magical mark below her collarbone was slightly warm, a reminder of the enchanting 'marking ritual' that took place during lunch break.

"Shiraha-kun~" A cheerful female voice came from the corridor. Sakura Kyoko kicked open the door to the infirmary, waving her schoolbag in her hand. "Asami-nee said we're having sukiyaki tonight!"

Behind her followed the elegant and dignified Mami Tomoe, her blonde hair gleaming like honey in the sunset.

Bai Yu noticed that her gaze lingered on his broken lip for a moment, then smiled and handed him a shopping list, "I need to go to the supermarket to buy some ingredients, and Xingzi also wants to buy some strawberry daifuku for dessert."

Sakura Kyoko immediately bristled, "It was clearly you who wanted to eat it!"

Bai Yu took the shopping list and casually ruffled Sakura Kyoko's soft red hair. "Let's go then, and buy some croquettes while we're at it."

"Hey! Don't touch my head! You'll stunt your growth!" Sakura Kyoko slapped his hand away and bared her teeth at him in annoyance.

As soon as the three of them stepped out of the school gate, they saw Sayaka Miki and Madoka Kaname standing under the cherry blossom tree. Sayaka was gesturing exaggeratedly at something, while Madoka Kaname covered her mouth and laughed until her eyes crinkled.

"Hey!" Sakura Kyoko skipped over and hooked her arm around Sayaka's neck. "What are you chatting about that's so fun?"

Sayaka coughed as she was being strangled. "Let go! We were talking about today's math test..."

Kaname Madoka noticed Shiraha and immediately stood up straight. "Hello, Dr. Shiraha! Hello, Mami-senpai!"

Her gaze swept over Bai Yu's blood-streaked mouth, and she suddenly exclaimed "Ah!" She frantically pulled a band-aid from her bag. "Are you hurt?"

Bai Yu touched the corner of his mouth, a slight throbbing pain coming from it. He chuckled dryly as he took the band-aid. "It's nothing, just a stray cat bit me."

Mami Tomoe gave a soft hum, "Shiraha-kun is really kind-hearted. Did you go to feed the stray cats? Otherwise, how could you have bitten your lip?"

Kaname Madoka looked at Shiraha with concern, "If you get bitten by a stray cat, you need to get vaccinated..."

Mami gently took Shiraha's arm. "It's okay, I'll disinfect him properly."

She increased the pressure on the word 'disinfect' with her fingers, making Bai Yu grimace.

Chapter 107: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Report!

As the sun set, Bai Yu and his group walked back to Mami Tomoe's house, carrying shopping bags.

Sakura Kyoko and Sayaka were playing around in front, while Kaname Madoka followed behind, occasionally stealing glances at Shiraha and Tomoe Mami.

Since we were already there, and we had just run into the two of them at school, we decided to go with them to buy groceries and then go home together for dinner.

Kaname Madoka obediently told her father that she wouldn't be home for dinner that night, and then followed behind the others, ready to once again savor the delicious food made by Mami-senpai.

"Hey, Shiraha-kun." Sakura Kyoko suddenly stopped, turned around, and grinned. "Since they're both so interested in magical girls, why don't we let them experience it for themselves?"

Sayaka immediately leaned closer excitedly, "Really?"

Kaname Madoka hesitated, "Um... wouldn't it be dangerous?"

She worried that her lack of ability would hold her back.

Bai Yu and Mami Tomoe exchanged a glance, and the latter smiled slightly, "Don't worry, we will protect you."

Bai Yu gently patted the Kyubey on his shoulder and gave it a look.

Cupid paused for a moment, then ran off on his own.

Watching Qiu Bi leave, Bai Yu turned to the crowd and said, "There seems to be a new witch nearby. She's not very strong, so she's a good place for beginners to observe."

Sayaka's eyes immediately lit up. "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Kaname Madoka wanted to say something, but her friend grabbed her wrist, so she had to jog to catch up.

In the abandoned factory, under the dim light, the distorted space slowly rotated like a vortex, exuding an unsettling atmosphere.

This is where the witch's barrier is located, and Kyubey is already waiting nearby.

Taking a light sniff of the damp smell in the air, Madoka Kaname unconsciously took a step back, her fingers gripping the hem of her skirt tightly.

"Scared?" Sakura Kyoko raised an eyebrow at her, a confident smile playing on her lips. "Don't worry, with me here, the witch can't hurt you."

She raised her hand and waved it, and a red spear instantly appeared in her palm, its tip gleaming coldly under the light.

Mami Tomoe gracefully adjusted her skirt, and two flintlock pistols fell from under her skirt and were held in her hands. At the same time, the ribbon at her chest was torn open halfway and fluttered lightly in the air.

She turned to Madoka Kaname and smiled gently, "Stay close to me, don't get lost."

Sayaka excitedly approached the barrier, "How do we get in? Can we just walk in?"

Bai Yu nodded. "Yes, but remember—"

"Don't run around!" Sakura Kyoko grabbed Sayaka, who was eager to run away. "If you run around and get attacked by a familiar, don't be so scared that you have to call for your mom."

Sayaka pouted, "I'm not that fragile!"

Looking at the two of them with confidence, Kaname Madoka felt a strange sense of envy. She bit her lip and asked softly, "Um... are we really not going to be a burden to you? If it's really inconvenient, you don't have to force yourself. Sayaka and I will just wait outside."

Bai Yu walked to her side and gently patted her shoulder. "Don't worry, we're here. It's very safe. Please trust our abilities."

His voice was calm, yet inexplicably reassuring.

Madoka Kaname took a deep breath and nodded.

The moment you step into the barrier, the surrounding scenery suddenly distorts.

The former abandoned factory has been transformed into a giant candy house, with twisted sugar vines climbing the walls and a nauseatingly sweet smell permeating the air.

"Whoa..." Sayaka's eyes widened as she looked around frantically, as if afraid of missing any detail. "This...this is too weird!"

Kaname Madoka subconsciously moved closer to Shiraha, her fingers unconsciously gripping the hem of his clothes.

"Don't be afraid," he whispered reassuringly. "This is just an illusion created by the witch's barrier."

“They’re here.” Mami Tomoe suddenly spoke, raising her flintlock pistol instantly.

The next second, countless candy-shaped familiars surged in from all directions, emitting sharp laughter and lunging at the crowd with their mouths full of sharp teeth.

Sakura Kyoko grinned and swept her spear horizontally, "You trash, get the hell out of my way!"

A crimson spear flashed through the air, instantly cleaving several familiars in two. Her movements were clean and swift, without the slightest hesitation, as if battle were merely a daily routine for her. Mami Tomoe stood still, elegantly raising her hand; her flintlock pistol, like the eye of death, meant certain death for whoever it was aimed at.

"boom!"

Pull the trigger, the bullet fires, a burst of fire erupts, and the familiar instantly shatters into fragments, letting out a shriek as it dissipates into black mist.

Sayaka stared in disbelief, her hands clapping unconsciously. "Wow, so amazing..."

Madoka Kaname's face turned pale, and her legs trembled slightly.

She never imagined the battle would be so... brutal.

Bai Yu noticed her expression and asked softly, "Were you frightened?"

Madoka Kaname shook her head, then nodded. "I... I just didn't expect it to be this scary."

“You’ll get used to it.” Sakura Kyoko swung her spear and said nonchalantly, “Everyone is like this at the beginning. You’ll get used to it after a few tries.”

Mami Tomoe smiled slightly, "Kyoko is right. Fighting isn't scary; what's scary is not having the courage to face it."

Her tone was gentle, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

Kaname Madoka stared at her blankly, a strange impulse suddenly welling up inside her.

She also wanted to be like them, to become strong and confident, and no longer timid and hesitant...

Just then, the ground suddenly shook violently.

"boom--!"

A huge shadow emerged from the depths of the candy house, and a twisted witch let out a piercing shriek, spitting sticky saliva at the crowd.

"The main character is here!" Sakura Kyoko excitedly licked her lips, lightly leaping up to casually dodge the attack. "Mami-nee, let me handle this one!"

Mami Tomoe gracefully took a half step back. "Please go ahead."

Sakura Kyoko laughed loudly, her spear bursting into crimson flames, and she charged towards the witch like an arrow released from a bow.

Sayaka was so excited by what she saw that she could hardly speak. She clenched her fists and waved them vigorously, exclaiming, "That was so cool!"

Kaname Madoka stared blankly at Sakura Kyoko's dashing figure as she charged into battle, her heart pounding.

Bai Yu stood beside her and asked softly, "So? Do you still want to become a magical girl?"

Madoka Kaname was silent for a while, then finally raised her head, her eyes much more determined than before.

"I...I want to give it a try."

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Nighttime, at Mami Tomoe's house.

A steaming sukiyaki pot bubbled in the center of the table, with slices of beef tumbling in the amber broth, releasing a rich aroma.

Sakura Kyoko couldn't wait to pick up a slice of beef and stuff it into her mouth, panting as it was scalded.

"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you." Bai Yu smiled and handed her a bottle of ice water.

Sakura Kyoko took a big gulp before she could catch her breath. "I'm starving! Fighting witches takes a lot of energy, you know!"

Sayaka looked at her with sparkling eyes, "Kyoko, your flamethrower move was so cool! I really want to learn it!"

Sakura Kyoko proudly raised her chin. "Of course! That's my most powerful move. But your weapon is different from mine, so you should learn how to wield a sword first."

"When she swung the gun for the first time, she almost tripped over herself," Bai Yu suddenly interjected.

Sakura Kyoko instantly bristled, "Hey!"

Sayaka and Madoka Kaname burst out laughing, and Mami Tomoe also covered her mouth and chuckled.