In the dimly lit classroom at dusk, Zhou Huanan gazed intently at Genbu Omori.
“I’ll accept these cookies you baked, as a token of our reconciliation. But I’m sorry, I already have someone I like. I can’t let her down.”
Despite the class president’s persistent efforts, Zhou Huanan eventually took the homemade cookies. It wasn’t just about the cookies; he planned to give them to Liu Li. The main love interest joyfully ate the cookies, capturing the moment to share with Genbu Omori. The thought of her reaction brought a smile to Zhou Huanan’s face. After all, Genbu Omori was partly responsible for his joining Banjao, and he still held some resentment. He wanted a small revenge.
Suddenly, Zhou Huanan heard a noise outside the classroom. As he turned, he saw Genbu Omori struggling to maintain her smile, tears streaming down her face. She tried to wip them away, but it was no use. Her tears flowed uncontrollably.
“So, you no longer need me, is that it?”
“We can’t go back to how we were, can we?”
Zhou Huanan, curious about the noise, sighed and sat down to comfort the distraught girl.
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Five minutes earlier, Liu Li had quickly hidden, peeking through the window at the scene unfolding between Zhou Huanan and Genbu Omori. The school’s beloved senior, Genbu Omori, was not only gorgeous and well-endowed but also the archery club president and a shrine maiden. Her Buffs were overwhelming, and the thought of her past relationship with Zhou Huanan filled Liu Li with dread.
As a flock of migratory birds flew by, Liu Li’s unease grew. The birds reminded her of Emerald Magical Girl’s doves and the fact that Genbu Omori, like Emerald, didn’t own a phone. Liu Li had long suspected Victoria, the English Representative, might be Glimmering Yellow Magical Girl. With Unohana Ren often seen with both Victoria and Genbu Omori, the likelihood of Genbu Omori being Emerald Magical Girl seemed almost certain.
Zhou Huanan had once confided that he liked Magical Girls, which meant he might have feelings for others as well. The thought of such a formidable rival left Liu Li feeling suffocated.
“Ah,”
Liu Li’s eyes darkened, her pupils dilating as she stared at Genbu Omori’s smiling face. The classroom seemed to explode with static, and her mind raced. She gripped her fingers tightly, dying to confront Genbu Omori but lacking the courage. She watched as Genbu Omori handed over a beautifully wrapped gift, which Zhou Huanan accepted.
“Ah…”
Her mind raced with unwanted images. Panicked, Liu Li turned to leave but slipped and fell, making a noise. No one pursued her as she fled to the rooftop, tears streaming down her face. She wished she had confessed her feelings that morning.
Liu Li decided to act on her long-delayed plan. If there was an artifact with endless magic, allowing her to maintain her transformation… Surely, such an artifact existed!
“No, wait!”
Liu Li’s eyes lit up with hope. There was indeed an artifact that could provide endless magic: the core of the Magma Demon. If she had that, she could become Magical Girl Grey Moon indefinitely, without fear of discovery.
“Transform!”
With urgency, Grey Moon took to the skies, desperately searching for Banjao fighters to lead her to their base. But finding them proved harder than expected. As the night deepened and hope faded, Grey Moon finally spotted a Banjao fighter and followed closely.