One-way traffic

"It's okay. You may not know what kind of power you are right now, but actually, you and I are using the same power."

"One, the same?"

"Yes."

She nodded.

"Every magical girl transforms her own desires into her own power, and so do you and me."

"We are all beings called magical girls, who, after expressing the wishes we want to fulfill, rely on that hope to manifest the miracle of our own souls."

Hatsune Miku was completely stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

She basically guessed that Mami Tomoe probably mistook her, who came from another world, for someone known as a magical girl in this world, and that the reason she could use the same power as before was probably because her identity was that of a magical girl.

If that's really the case, wouldn't that be too amazing?

Even if she possesses incredible power, to be honest, magical girls... she had only seen similar anime on TV when she was a child.

In any case, Hatsune Miku truly never imagined that magical girls actually existed in this world.

She couldn't help but recall the things Mami Tomoe had said before.

"We are all the same magical girls, fighting to protect the people of this city from harm, righteous girls."

Is this just...?

Are magical girls really like they are in TV shows, fighting to protect everyone's peace and justice?

Thinking about this, Hatsune Miku actually felt a little excited.

"Um, although I don't really understand what magical girls are all about, I'm still very curious. Are you a magical girl?"

"That's absolutely right."

"Is she really a magical girl who fights to protect the peace and justice of others, just like in the movies?!"

"Of course... In any case, I fought those monsters to protect everyone's safety."

That's truly incredible.

Hatsune Miku's eyes couldn't help but sparkle. She had always admired such beings since she was a child, and she never imagined that she would actually meet such a heroine!

Mami Tomoe picked up a black pebble that looked like a gem from the ground.

"I don't need to add anything. You seemed to have used quite a bit of magic just now. Do you need to replenish it?"

"Huh? Supplement? What do you mean by supplement?"

"Ah, I almost forgot you're a newbie. That's really bad. It would have been dangerous if I hadn't helped you..."

Mami Tomoe shook her head and pointed the black gem in her hand at Hatsune Miku in front of her.

There was no response.

Nothing happened.

"...That shouldn't be the case. Could it be because I didn't aim at your Soul Gem?"

Mami Tomoe was talking to herself, which Hatsune Miku found rather difficult to understand.

"Well, that..."

"Well, it doesn't matter how it is."

She smiled and handed the black gem in her hand to Hatsune Miku.

"Keep this safe for now. The amount inside should be enough for you to use a few times, so you won't have to worry about using magic."

"I'll explain the details to you when we get back."

She raised her hand and extended it directly to Hatsune Miku, who looked puzzled.

A very gentle smile spread across her face.

"Did you just arrive in this city today? After all, I've been here for so long, and I've never seen what you look like before."

"Huh? Well, I guess so."

"Hmm...I understand. Well then, why don't you come home with me?"

"Eh?!?!"

Hatsune Miku was completely surprised when she saw Mami Tomoe suddenly extend her hand to her in an inviting gesture.

Mami Tomoe's expression wasn't surprised, but she just chuckled lightly.

"It's really too difficult for you to survive alone in Mitakihara. Judging from our conversation just now, you probably don't even know how to use the Grief Seed. For a magical girl, that's a fatal mistake."

"If possible, I would like to be your senior and teach you the relevant knowledge."

It's like an invitation.

Mami Tomoe extended an invitation to Hatsune Miku, hoping she would accept, live with her, and accept everything about her.

Hatsune Miku can easily see this.

Her abilities are not limited to her voice; she also possesses the power to see into people's minds.

Therefore, in an instant, she had already seen through Mami Tomoe's inner thoughts.

She was expectant; her expression and eyes were full of anticipation.

If Hatsune Miku agreed to her right now, she would probably be happier than if she had won the lottery.

I have absolutely no idea what the reason is.

But that was indeed the true state of mind of Mami Tomoe at that moment.

then.

A shadowy figure walked directly and bluntly between the two girls, without considering anyone's situation.

“——Huh?”

This time, it was Mami Tomoe who was stunned.

Not only her, but Hatsune Miku on the other side also showed an extremely surprised expression. Under the gaze of the two girls, a shadow came directly in front of them.

He raised his hand and touched Hatsune Miku's forehead.

pat.

The sound was very faint, and it just rang out softly.

"pain--!"

"Miss Hatsune!"

Mami Tomoe stared wide-eyed at the shadow in front of her, unable to believe her eyes.

Who is this person?

What are they doing now? Don't they even understand basic manners and etiquette...?

She immediately wanted to stand up for her juniors.

Subsequently.

"No, don't always treat others like that, it hurts!"

"Where did you go off to play? I was only gone for a few minutes, and you've made such a mess of things."

Although this was not something Hatsune Miku did intentionally, he still felt very annoyed.

If you look at the phone, you can see that Hatsune Miku's signal is stuck in place. Rather than waiting for her to come to him, he might as well fly over and find her directly.

His speed was so fast that even fighter jets couldn't keep up with him.

Hatsune Miku, who had been lightly flicked on the forehead, wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes and finally revealed a joyful expression.

"Great! I finally found you! I was so worried when I couldn't find you at first!"

"Tsk, what a hassle. I hope this damn system won't cause any more trouble next time."

He pursed his lips in annoyance and turned away.

"gone."

"Well, that..."

"Huh? What's wrong now?"

Accelerator looked over and that's when he noticed the blonde girl standing to the side.

Mami Tomoe blinked, staring blankly at the two people in front of her.

"You...know each other?"

"Well, that's true, Miss Asami."

Hatsune Miku walked over with a wry smile and quickly grabbed Accelerator's arm.

"Well, we came to this city together, so we'll have to live together. Well... I guess we can't help it. We've already found an apartment for our next move, so I'm sorry, Ms. Asami."

"While I appreciate your kindness, as you can see, I already have other guests who need to share the room, so it's not possible..."

"After all, they already have people who are going to live together, so I'm sorry."

She stood there, stunned.

Mami Tomoe's eyes trembled slightly.

"I see... oh well, there's nothing we can do about it."

"Hey, let go! What are you trying to do by holding onto me like that?"

Accelerator angrily released his hand from Hatsune Miku's grasp, and pursed his lips.

The blue-haired girl in front of him smiled playfully, seemingly quite happy.

To Mami Tomoe, this scene was actually quite harmonious and perfectly matched.

Although I couldn't tell whether the person with white hair and red eyes was male or female, their voice seemed deeper, so they were probably male.

If that's the case, a cute girl and a boy of the same age being so close together—

The nature of this relationship is self-evident.

She looked up and smiled.

"That's true... There's nothing we can do, really, there's just nothing we can do about it."

"Ms. Tomoe Mami...?"

"Okay, it's okay. At least I know that I'm not the only one struggling in this city."

As if she had regained her strength, Mami Tomoe's face returned to its previous confident look.

"If we have the chance, we should meet again. Well, that's what I think... I hope you enjoy your life in this city."

"At the same time, I wish you a speedy establishment!"

She waved her hand, turned around, and slowly disappeared from their sight.

The first person clicked their tongue in surprise.

"Who is she? You haven't even been here half a day and you've already made friends with some weirdo?"

Accelerator turned his head, only to find that Hatsune Miku was completely ignoring him.

The girl with twin ponytails just stood there, stunned, her cheeks flushed, muttering something unconsciously to herself.

"Good morning, may it be established soon... Waaah...!"

"Huh? What's going on?"

He stared blankly at the girl in front of him, who had seemingly stopped responding, and listened to the song "The Disappearance of Hatsune Miku."

Mami Tomoe left alone.

Even as she left, her face remained etched with an expression she herself could hardly comprehend.

I'm so disappointed, so disappointed.

…especially when you see Hatsune Miku with someone like that by her side.

"My buddy, this is wonderful."