One-way traffic

The goal is actually very simple.

Was it simply to rush to the hospital to help the people inside?

of course not.

Mami Tomoe, who has been bewitched by Kyubey, is now completely confused about what she really wants to do.

She was simply focused on doing what she wanted to do.

She walked step by step to the hospital entrance and saw the witch's barrier on the wall.

After taking a deep breath, Mami Tomoe stepped inside without hesitation, and an overwhelming atmosphere of depression immediately rushed towards her.

But she didn't pay much attention to it.

With incredible speed, Mami Tomoe rushed into the depths of the barrier.

Along the way, the witch's familiars suddenly appeared from the side, seemingly to stop her.

"Don't get in my way!"

Boom—!! In a tone that Mami Tomoe would never normally use, she brutally blasted away all those who stood in her way.

The flintlock pistols, used and then discarded, lay scattered on the ground. And so, she walked to the deepest part of the barrier.

The two figures were right in front of that door.

She quickly raised her flintlock pistol and shot down all the familiars surrounding the two girls before rushing over.

"Mami...senpai?"

"Yes, it's Mami-senpai!"

Deer eyes are fragrant, and beautiful trees are fragrant.

The two middle school girls who had been waiting anxiously finally saw Mami Tomoe and their expressions were as if they had seen a savior.

"Finally, I made it in time..."

"Auntie Mami...?"

Mami Tomoe's expression seemed to indicate that she had breathed a sigh of relief, which made the two of them feel a little strange.

However, she did not offer any further explanation.

"...You two."

She stared intently at the two people in front of her with trembling eyes.

"What exactly are your plans regarding magical girls?"

Even without being told, both of them could see the emotions hidden in Mami Tomoe's eyes.

It was expectation, and a very small plea.

Chapter 106 There's nothing left to fear.

"Excuse me, what does this mean?"

Sayaka Miki and Madoka Kaname both couldn't help but show expressions of utter confusion.

They were simply waiting here for Mami Tomoe and Hatsune Miku to arrive. Although they didn't see Hatsune Miku, at least they saw Mami Tomoe, which was enough to give the two girls a little sense of reassurance.

But what does that even mean?

Mami Tomoe, who should have been a pillar of support in their hearts, is now showing this... pleading expression?

The impact of this image was simply too strong.

"What's wrong with you, Mami-senpai...?"

Sayaka Miki concealed her astonishment and revealed a resolute look in her eyes.

"Hei, normally Mami-senpai should be like a hero, a towering figure that we can all strive to emulate, right? Why are you making this face now?"

"If you are experiencing any hardship, that's okay! Just tell us!"

"We've always thought of Mami-senpai as an incredibly strong and amazing magical girl. If it were you, we believe you could definitely overcome all of this, because Mami-senpai, you are someone we truly respect!"

"So, Mami-senpai...we believe in you!"

"Mami-sister..."

Madoka Kaname was about to speak when she was abruptly interrupted by the other party.

Mami Tomoe reached out and grabbed Madoka Kaname's hand. Similarly, she threw away the flintlock pistol with her other hand and grabbed Sayaka Miki's hand.

She kept her head down, using the dim surroundings to conceal her facial expression from the two of them.

"Let me tell you about my story."

The two girls seemed to have never expected things to turn out this way.

"A long, long time ago, a sad girl became a magical girl due to an accident. After making her ridiculous wish, she became what she believed to be the embodiment of justice."

"The power of magical girls is really amazing. Not only can it keep me so powerful, but it also ensures that my body is not affected like that of ordinary people. I don't even need to wear makeup anymore. It's so great, magical girls."

"...But, but..."

She lowered her head and trembled.

"No matter how strong I become, no matter how much my youth has been preserved, but... but I..."

"I've always been all alone...!"

The girls stood there, stunned.

"Do you know? Up until now, I've almost always survived all my battles alone. Even though I had comrades in the past, they've all left my side long ago. I... I can't find anyone to confide in. I'm not someone you should respect at all!"

"No, no, Mami-senpai! We genuinely believe you're amazing—"

"No, that's not it at all... It's not like that at all. Magical girls and all that, really, really, really tiring..."

The blonde girl pressed their hands to her face, her voice trembling with sobs.

From Madoka Kaname's perspective, one can see that crystal-clear tears are already dripping from beneath her head.

"I've been afraid all along, afraid that I'll always be alone, afraid that I'll always be like this, afraid that something might happen to me because of the witch. I really... can't take it anymore."

"So... I'm not as amazing as you think. I'm not worthy of the image of Mami Tomoe that you have in your minds. I'm just a coward who keeps backing down because of my own fear...!"

A voice, trembling with sobs, echoed within the witch's barrier.

There was no other sound, only a pure, unadulterated sound of sobbing.

"...No, that can't be right."

"Eh?"

Mami Tomoe suddenly froze on the spot.

In front of her, Madoka Kaname withdrew her hand and placed it on her shoulder.

"That's not how it is, is it? Mami-senpai... you guided us, you saved us when we were in danger, isn't that the truth?"

"I... but I only wanted to do it for my own selfish desires. My idea of ​​making you magical girls was just because of my personal desires!"

Mami Tomoe is very strong; she is one of the top magical girls, and can be considered an incredibly powerful one.

But her spirit is not strong at all.

The reason is simple: she was the only one who fought the witch from beginning to end.

She had no companions, no one to confide in, and all her pain, hardship, resentment, and loneliness could only be buried deep in her heart.

The negative emotions that have been stored up like this are even beginning to transform into despair.

but.

"I understand, Mami-senpai."

Madoka Kaname hugged her tightly and said gently.

If you're having a hard time on your own... then let us be your companions.

"What…?"

Mami Tomoe's disappointed eyes trembled slightly as she looked at the girl in front of her in disbelief.

"Why...? Being a magical girl is very dangerous. Once you become one, your love life and everyday life might all be gone forever...!"

"But wasn't all of that sacrifice made to protect others?"

The girl with pink twin ponytails smiled gently.

"I've always thought that Mami-senpai is strong. Why? The reason is simple."

"Mami-senpai, you fight all of this to protect everyone. Mami-senpai's power is used to protect everyone, to create peace, and to uphold justice... That alone is enough."

"Compared to someone as useless as me, Mami-senpai is really, really amazing."

She gently wiped away the tears from Mami's eyes with her hand.

"So... let's become Mami-senpai's partners."

"I want to be able to shine like my senior, just like her, and protect everyone...!"

"Kaname-san..."

Miki Sayaka, her nose twitching, touched the corner of her eye and walked up with him.

"You're right, Madoka, that's what I think too... Mami-senpai, the reason we admire you isn't for any other reason, it's simply because you fought to protect everyone, and that's enough!"

"Maybe we're only half-baked right now, maybe we haven't even decided on our magical girl wishes yet, but that's okay. As long as we understand that we can walk the same path as you, Mami-senpai, that's enough!"

They accepted themselves and did not abandon themselves and leave the city like the person before them.

Ah...I see.

Everything I've done so far has been to protect everyone, so it must be okay, right...?

Yes.

As long as I have companions...!

"Kaname-san... Miki-san..."

She also found her own companion.

Mami Tomoe hugged the two girls in front of her tightly, revealing her most beautiful smile.

"Thank you... Madoka, Sayaka!"

"Mami-sister..."

"That's really good!"

The three of them laughed happily, and then looked straight ahead.

The witch's room is right there.

"All that's left is to deal with that guy."

"Um, Mami-senpai, Hatsune Miku, she...?"

"It's okay, Hatsune will definitely be fine."

Mami Tomoe took a deep breath and revealed an expression of immense joy.

It's truly an unprecedentedly good mood.

It's so satisfying.

"There's nothing to be afraid of anymore."

The girl firmly believed this.

As long as you have friends, as long as you have the belief to take action...

That way, I can protect everyone, and truly become a righteous magical girl.

She firmly believed this.

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The girl gently fell from the sky.

Relying on her extremely powerful magic, she could easily restrict the flow of those tentacles, and then use penetrating magic to directly pierce through the witch's core.