One-way traffic

Kyubey blinked, staring intently at the two girls before him, and calmly spoke without changing his expression.

"Even if you make a wish right now, you can instantly become incredibly powerful magical girls. There is absolutely no mistake about that!"

"Whoa! Making a wish? I've never even thought about that before!"

"Little Madoka, are we dreaming...? If we make a wish, can anything really come true?!"

Make a wish, and you can become a magical girl representing hope and justice, and then embark on the mission of fighting against a witch who is the embodiment of a curse.

This is exactly the same as the cartoons I watched when I was a kid!

No matter how many times or how many years you think about it, you could never have imagined that they would have the opportunity to become legendary magical girls.

Moreover, it can even help one realize their own wishes.

"Then, Mami-senpai, Kyubey, can we... make a wish now?"

"That's right! If it were true that any wish could come true...!"

Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki, two inexperienced girls, had expressions of anticipation and surprise on their faces.

but.

"Perhaps it's better not to continue."

“——Huh?”

The two of them froze on the spot.

Even Mami Tomoe is the same.

The three of them looked at Hatsune Miku sitting to one side. She looked at them with some concern and continued speaking.

"I... I think that no matter what, fighting witches is something that shouldn't be done by you guys."

"But, but Hatsune Miku! That's a situation where any wish can be granted! Really, really anything can be granted—"

“Sayaka, listen to me, you haven’t considered all the circumstances.”

Even an idol-type girl like Hatsune Miku could see through all of this.

She quickly waved her hand at the girl in front of her and calmly began to speak.

“Indeed, what Kyubey said is true. Each of you can indeed have one wish granted, and any wish, no matter what it may be, can be easily fulfilled.”

"Then wouldn't that make it even more appropriate—!!"

"Have you thought about the future?"

"Eh…?"

"Wei, future?"

The girls blinked in unison, tilting their heads in confusion.

The idol girl, who embodies the very concept of the future, spoke softly.

"This is just my personal opinion, but... I still hope you can listen to what I have to say."

"You may be able to sign contracts now, fulfill your own wishes, and obtain the title of magical girl... but what about afterwards? Have you considered what kind of situation you will find yourself in afterward?"

The images began to appear in my mind.

Just like Mami Tomoe and Kyubey said, becoming a magical girl is indeed the best of both worlds. You have amazing magic and you can also fulfill your wishes.

But what is the purpose of magical girls?

In order to fight the witch.

"Ms. Asami, just as I said, the battle against a witch isn't so easy, is it?"

"…Yes."

“Witches can kill, just like what we just saw. And that was only the witch's familiar. If it were the witch herself, it would pose an even more serious threat.”

"Then, that kind of thing shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Sayaka Miki twitched the corner of her mouth and smiled as she spoke.

"Look, we've all acquired powerful magic after all, and Mami-senpai will be here to guide us. We'll just need a little training, and I have a really strong talent for learning—"

"Sayaka."

Some stern voices came over.

Hatsune Miku stared intently at them with a worried expression.

"...If you're not careful, you could really die."

"It's not as simple as just being injured or hospitalized. If it's truly a crisis equivalent to death, if it has truly occurred—"

"At that time, you wouldn't have had a chance to turn back!"

The two girls stood there, stunned.

Hatsune Miku's words struck a chord deep within their minds.

death.

They hadn't thought about anything related to that; at most, they were just thinking about getting injured when facing the witch, being hospitalized due to the severity of their injuries, and having bandages wrapped around their necks.

Just like Hatsune Miku said.

If, even if it's just a hypothetical, we were to actually face such a crisis in battle...

They had no chance to regret it.

That's right.

Hatsune Miku, who has had several brushes with death, is qualified to say such things.

Normally speaking, no one can have a second chance to be resurrected. Once you're dead, you're dead, and nothing remains after that.

The two girls were instantly filled with a feeling of coldness.

“…Miss Hatsune.”

"I'm sorry, Ms. Mami, but it's all for their own good..."

Hatsune Miku shook her head and said helplessly.

"In any case, they are still just middle school students. It's really hard to watch them suddenly face such a dangerous choice..."

Mami Tomoe opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Rather, she couldn't say anything at all.

Because Hatsune Miku's theory is correct.

Fighting a witch is an extremely dangerous thing, and it should never be something that a few middle school girls should be doing.

...That's right, that should be the correct way of thinking.

But even so.

Mami Tomoe still felt a slight pang in her heart.

“You’re right, Hatsune Miku… So I think it’s best to… postpone the date for a while.”

Her words left the two girls stunned, unsure of what to say.

"Do not worry."

The figure with long, azure hair sitting to one side spoke softly.

She looked at the two girls younger than her and smiled gently.

"Shouldn't it be taken for granted that one should be in control of their own future?"

"How you choose is entirely up to you. Miss Mami and Kyubey have simply given you this opportunity, so... I hope you will make a careful decision."

"Because all of this belongs to your own future."

The more they talked, the more confused they became.

Ultimately, they're still just kids.

Hatsune Miku shook her head. Although her experience couldn't be considered mature, it at least broadened her horizons a little.

…I have to thank that person for all of this.

"Well, let's decide next time, Mami-senpai."

"It's okay, I'll wait for your reply, any time is fine."

Mami Tomoe chuckled softly.

At least, that's how it appears on the surface.

Chapter 102 A World-Class Problem

"Well then, let's call it a day."

Mami Tomoe opened the door and watched the three girls in front of her leave.

"The four of us have exchanged phone numbers, right? That way, we can stay in touch with each other, and if anything happens, we can explain it to each other."

"That's true. If it were you, you'd very likely be targeted by the witches."

Standing outside the door, Mami Tomoe gave the three of them some instructions, and Kyubey climbed right onto her shoulder.

"Right now, without being signed as magical girls, you're quite likely to attract witches... Tonight, I'll go to where you're staying and stay by your side until you make up your minds."

"Huh? Cupid, you...you're coming to my house? No way! Mom definitely won't allow me to have a pet!"

"It's okay, Xiaoyuan."

Mami Tomoe smiled and gently stroked Kyubey's forehead.

"Kyubi possesses a physique that is invisible to ordinary people, and ordinary humans cannot notice Kyubey's existence."

"Only magical girls with magical powers, and chosen children like you, can see Kyubey."

"Oh, that's good then..."

Relieved, Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki exchanged a glance.

"Well... Miss Hatsune and Senior Mami, I've saved your phone numbers on my phone. That way, I can call you anytime if anything happens."

"Yes, don't worry."

Hatsune Miku, standing beside the two, smiled gently.

"If you encounter any danger, both Mami and I will definitely help you. So, before that happens, you must think carefully about your future."

"Right? Ms. Mami."

She spoke softly, glancing at Mami Tomoe to the side.

The blonde girl paused, then smiled and nodded.

…However, a glimmer of light vanished silently from her eyes.

"Let's stop here for today. If we stay any longer, your parents will worry about your safety."

"Okay, see you at school tomorrow!"

"Oh! Thank you so much for explaining all this to us, Mami-senpai!"

After waving goodbye, the group walked down the stairs.

Mami Tomoe chuckled softly as she watched the group leave.

"...But it really is unbelievable."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

As they walked downstairs, Madoka Kaname suddenly said those words.

"It's not just Ms. Mami, even Ms. Hatsune is a magical girl... It's really unbelievable to encounter two such amazing beings in one day."

"That's right, Hatsune Miku, magical girls and stuff like that, I think you must be a veteran like Asami-senpai by now, right?"

The two of them stared at Hatsune Miku in front of them with great anticipation.

"This, this..."

"I'm so curious, what will Hatsune Miku look like after transforming into a magical girl? I can't wait!"