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- This is the easy mode Alina version, all of her broken english is marked <like this> for easier reading or editing on your own.
- Currently self-reviewed only. Slightly edited April 2021.
- =============================================
- Countdown to Breakdown
- Ryou
- The cooperation route, huh... Midori-san's thinking we should try something else.
- =====1=====
- Kagome's Diary
- There was a single thread that connected to Promised Blood. The thread that Iroha-san and her friends spun little by little had snapped for unknown reasons.
- The cause was because the mahou shoujo of the south and Alina-san's group, who were acting independently, both became deeply involved, driving Kureha-san into a fury...
- As I unravel the actions that these girls took during that time, I have begun to piece together the events that drew my attention and eased my doubts.
- This was eight days before Iroha-san's group tried to negotiate. From Union's discussions...
- After they had decided to follow the route to cooperation, Iroha-san and her friends continued to talk about the Mirrors...
- <8 Days Before Negotiations>
- Kanagi
- I think it's a bad move, but the east can try to see a miracle one more time.
- However, our opponents say we are no different than Kyubey,
- so I think suitable compensation and agreements are required.
- Iroha
- I understand.
- Yachiyo
- For now, I think we need to negotiate with Promised Blood.
- Kanagi
- This is our last opportunity. Making it work out would be great.
- Yachiyo
- Yeah...
- Hinano
- So that's the plan for now.
- The rest of our discussion is now about the Endless Mirrors.
- Yachiyo
- Right, I believe everyone was sent a message before coming here,
- but I fear that Promised blood may be using them
- as a shortcut between Kamihama and Futatsugi.
- Hinano
- Sounds like it's something that's happened before.
- Yachiyo
- Yeah, Mitama used to deal with the Mirrors,
- but now the Mirror's familiars have grown,
- and they seem to have some special properties.
- Kanagi
- Speaking of, Yakumo had told me
- that the barriers of the "offshoot witch" and the original witch are connected,
- and that the structure of their barriers are complex and strange...
- Ikumi
- But, how does that tie in with the shortcut?
- Yachiyo
- When these barriers are connected, the distance between their bodies is ignored.
- Ikumi
- Then...that means...?
- Yachiyo
- Even if the witches are 100km apart, if their barriers are connected, it becomes zero.
- Ikumi
- Like...a warp...!?
- Yachiyo
- Something like that.
- Furthermore, the offshoot witches that are making this possible are increasing.
- Tsuruno
- I checked with the Tokime clan, too,
- and they seem to also be using a Mirrors route to get to Kamihama.
- Hinano
- Then they're multiplying everywhere without us even knowing...
- Ryou
- While we were trying to take out the witch, they've just been growing...
- Ikumi
- Maybe Eve's impurities are also affecting them...?
- Yachiyo
- As long as they're scattered, there's a possibilty that they're being absorbed...
- Iroha
- ...Then we need a countermeasure against the Mirrors as soon as possible.
- Yachiyo
- If we can't cut them off at the source, then we at least need to remove these routes.
- That would prove fatal against Promised Blood.
- Ryou
- Would that be good enough?
- Satomi-san from Magius asked me to keep a close watch in the east.
- Would you take a look at this photo?
- Iroha
- This is...of Daito...?
- Yachiyo
- It's a fake street...
- Iroha
- You were over there?
- Yachiyo
- This is the place where we first identified the offshoot Mirrors.
- Ryou
- This smells like scoop material to me.
- Ikumi
- Geez, Ryou-chan, do you have to make such a bad face?
- Kanagi
- However, I do believe this is sufficiently newsworthy.
- A witch like Mirrors isn't that difficult to find.
- Ryou
- This means that we can hit Promised Blood's weakpoint.
- Ikumi
- This is great, Ryou-chan! This will be a scoop~
- Tsuruno
- But, now isn't the time to be doing something like that. You might affect our negotiations...
- Hinano
- That could make us have to give up the Kimochi...
- Ryou
- .....
- Hinano
- Ryou?
- Ryou
- Mm? It's nothing.
- Iroha
- Now all that's left is what to do about the original witch...
- Mifuyu
- Haa...huu...
- As for that...haa...may I start?
- Yachiyo
- Oh, I didn't think you would make it today...
- Mifuyu
- I finished...my homework from Touka...
- But that is not why I'm here. I have information about the Mirrors.
- No, it may be more appropriate to say that it is about Alina.
- Yachiyo
- Alina...? Is she related to the Mirrors...?
- Mifuyu
- It seems that she lost her memories within the Mirrors.
- Tsuruno
- Eh, ehh? Alina's memories? What are you talking about...?
- Mifuyu
- I don't understand, either.
- But, she has been seeing herself in the Mirrors every time she dreams,
- and the further she goes in, the more of a reaction she feels...
- All of those paintings she made, they were maps to finding it.
- Yachiyo
- A map of the Mirrors... Then maybe...
- Mifuyu
- Yes, if Alina's recovering memories and the witch's location are linked,
- we may be able to reach the innermost area of the barrier through what she sees.
- Kanagi
- Will I finally get what I've sought after all this time...
- When the time is right, we need to form an investigation team.
- Tsuruno
- That's right, hm hm!
- If we can defeat the original witch, the other groups can't come through,
- and Kamihama will be safe and secure!
- Iroha
- We're in a situation where we can plan against Promised Blood,
- so once negotiations with them are over, then we can start moving.
- Also, Mifuyu-san.
- Mifuyu
- Yes?
- Iroha
- How is Karin-chan since last time...?
- Mifuyu
- She's already been discharged from the hospital. It seems her injuries have already healed.
- Iroha
- Thank goodness...
- Mifuyu
- Ah, and Alina was discharged at the same time
- because there wasn't anything for her to do.
- Tsuruno
- That's...going to make it harder to monitor her...
- Ryou
- .....
- Hinano
- (What's with Ryou... She's thinking something weird...)
- ---
- <3 Days Before Negotiations>
- -Science Room-
- Hinano
- How strange...
- Sakurako
- | What's wrong? |
- Hinano
- Nothing, it's just there's no cardboard even though it's recycling day.
- Or at least I thought it was today...
- Sakurako
- | Are you going to make an animal house? |
- | Isn't Felicia constructing a home for Mokyu? |
- Hinano
- Nah, I'm prepping some teaching material for the children's chemistry expirement class.
- Sakurako
- | I see, it's that drug that makes Hinano taller. |
- Hinano
- Hahaha, yeah, yeah.
- It'll make the kids grow up really quick and~ wait, you're wrong!
- First of all, that's not something you can do with cardboard!
- Sakurako
- | ..... |
- | I was yelled at... |
- Hinano
- I was just going along with the tsukkomi joke, but I suppose that's hard for Sakurako...
- That's my bad...
- By the way, Sakurako, why haven't you gone to the newspaper club?
- Sakurako
- | Because Ryou went out to find a scoop. |
- Hinano
- A scoop...?
- Sakurako
- | She said she wanted to narrow it down because it's useless as it is now. |
- | But what she meant isn't something I understand. |
- Hinano
- Ahh...
- -Flashback-
- Ryou
- .....
- Hinano
- Ryou?
- Ryou
- Mm? It's nothing.
- -End Flashback-
- Hinano
- She seemed pretty unhappy...
- (It's true that incomplete evidence can't be used effectively.)
- (If you're going to deal the finishing blow to someone, you have to go one step further.)
- Although, that's not allowed now...
- Sakurako, I think I'm going to be leaving school early today, too.
- Sakurako
- | Then I will also go home. It would be boring without Hinano. |
- Hinano
- Go ahead.
- (I should probably contact Ikumi... She'll listen to her more than me...)
- =====2=====
- -Hospital-
- Mifuyu
- First of all, congratulations on being discharged.
- Alina
- Alina was discharged once before though.
- Mifuyu
- And this is for Karin-san.
- Karin
- Thanks a lot!
- I'm feeling so much better, I think I can draw the best manga ever now!
- Alina
- Don't think that will happen until your drawing improves though.
- Karin
- Uu...
- Mifuyu
- Is your family coming to get you today?
- Karin
- Yeah, Obaa-chan and everyone said they'll be here!
- She said she needed me to do various things for her? Or something.
- Mifuyu
- And Alina?
- Alina
- Alina is <free>, therefore Alina is leaving on her own.
- Karin
- Alina-senpai!
- Alina
- <What>?
- Karin
- Don't ever forget about the Magical Kirin you read in the hospital!
- Especially the one about the phantom thief girl
- stopping a researcher from destroying the earth by giving her words of affection;
- that one is for Alina-senpai!
- Right now Alina-senpai's heart should be full of sweetness!
- That's why you're supposed to be rehabilitated- nyu!
- [*Bunyu bunyu bunyu bunyu!*] ¹
- Karin
- Stahp pijig mah jeeks!
- Alina
- Alina is sick of being called <dirty>, ya know...
- Besides, since we go to the same school,
- eventually we'll encounter each other and talk again.
- Alina's not going to forget, ya know.
- Karin
- Alina-senpai, will you be going to club activities?
- Alina
- That may cause Alina's <memories> to return, yes.
- Karin
- That's great!
- Momoko
- Karin-chan, your mother and family came to get you.
- Rena
- Why don't you show them just how great you're feeling?
- Karin
- Ah, okay.
- Alina
- .....
- Mifuyu.
- Mifuyu
- Yes?
- Alina
- It's true Union is also going to <check> the Mirrors?
- Mifuyu
- It is just as I told you the other day.
- There is a lot of suspicious things surrounding the Mirrors,
- so they are talking about forming an investigation team.
- Alina
- Hmm...
- Then tell Alina when we take <action>, okay.
- We have to dive <deep>,
- because otherwise Alina's <memories> may never come back.
- Mifuyu
- I understand...
- Karin's Voice
- Alina-senpaaii!
- Karin
- I'll see you school yeah!
- Alina
- We're in a <hospital>, but she's so <noisy>, isn't she.
- Fuuru Gaaru...
- Mifuyu
- Is Alina going to go home?
- Alina
- Alina is going to the fake street.
- Mifuyu
- Hold on, right now we cannot move and risk the negotiations...
- Besides that, Alina is still a Magius you know...?
- Alina
- <Not> <matter>.
- Because Alina has nothing to do with Union, Alina does what she wants, ya know.
- Mifuyu
- Please wait a minute!
- -Under Bridge / Highway-
- Ryou
- Hinano-san, Makino-chan... You guys didn't have to follow me...
- Hinano
- If this is really a weakpoint for Promised Blood,
- then if you're found out the negotiations will be all for nothing.
- Ikumi
- She's right, Ryou-chan,
- it's especially not a good idea to go alone~
- Besides, you said you would take pictures at my next volleyball game,
- and you promised we would talk about what pictures to take, didn't you~
- Ryou
- Just like Makino-chan, Midori-san is gettin' pretty popular these days.
- But, sorry I forgot...
- Ikumi
- Geez!
- Hinano
- Oi, don't change the subject.
- Ryou
- Mm, what...?
- Hinano
- Come on, you can't wiggle your way out of this...
- Ryou
- No, isn't that...Alina-san over there...?
- Hinano
- Don't be ridiculous.
- Alina
- So there's no reaction around here in particular...
- Mifuyu
- Hey, Alina, this is really dangerous, so we need to keep it down.
- <Danger>, <danger>.
- Alina
- <Shutup>. Mifuyu can go home alone ya know.
- Mifuyu
- Geez, Alina, what will you do if something were to happen to you!?
- You know you are making me angry now?
- Hinano
- That fool! Even Mifuyu-san!?
- Ryou
- See, I was right...?
- ---
- Hinano
- I see...
- Alina
- It's been said already, but Alina has nothing to do with Union.
- It's fine if you want the <action> to <stop>,
- but Alina wants you to stop forcing me, ya know.
- Mifuyu
- Is there a reason why Alina is forcing me to go along with this?
- Hinano
- Alina wanted to investigate, and Mifuyu wanted her to stop,
- so you guys were having a dispute.
- Ikumi
- Then it's the same as us.
- Ryou
- You're right, but...
- Alina
- Haa... Do you even understand Alina in the first place?
- What it feels like to have your <memories> <lost>.
- Mifuyu
- ――っ!?
- Alina
- This <bad> <feeling> of standing in a world where you understand nothing...
- Mifuyu
- That's...
- Alina
- Besides, Alina has encountered a mahou shoujo that is <researching> the Mirrors,
- so Alina has no reason to go <through> with this anymore.
- Ryou
- Are you talkin' about Midori-san?
- Alina
- <Of course>.
- Except for the <map> <drawing> of the original Mirrors from Alina's point of view,
- Alina is <not> <need>, yeah?
- That's why Alina wants to see and <check> the offshoot Mirrors,
- because no <drawing> is required to find the offshoot's magical reaction.
- Hinano
- Sorry, but I can't let you take Ryou.
- It would be really bad if they found out she's a part of Union...
- Ryou
- Hinano-san...
- Ikumi
- Kumi really understands how Ryou-chan feels,
- but Kumi thinks it's better to follow what Hinano-san said and stay back for now.
- Ryou
- ...At any rate, it doesn't seem like we'd catch anything given the current situation...
- Mifuyu
- Just to confirm again, what is the current situation?
- Ryou
- To give a rough summary, we've been looking for this offshoot Mirrors,
- there's the offshoot Mirrors that Yakumo-san took care of,
- and eyewitness reports of concentrations of Promised Blood in the east.
- Also, Midori-san snapped a picture of Ouba Juri.
- When you add it all up, this whole place smells fishy.
- Hinano
- But, you've reached a dead end here.
- Ryou
- There's no magical reaction here to clue me in,
- so my ability to never miss a photo opportunity won't kick in.
- That's why it seems like Midori-san has to give up.
- Mifuyu
- Then, if you would please, just refrain from doing anything for now.
- Ryou
- Azusa-san, are you really okay with that?
- As it is, you know we won't have a weakpoint to exploit in case there's an emergency, right?
- Mifuyu
- Right now our top priority should be negotiating successfully.
- If there is an emergency, then we can rely on your ability.
- Ryou
- So that's it, huh. Azusa-san's also going for convenience.
- Mifuyu
- Apologies.
- Alina, you should go home for today as well and wait a little while.
- Since there are no clues to follow, we will just be exposed to tricks.
- Alina
- Haa, okay...
- Besides, it seems like what looks like Alina's <mother> is at the <hospital>...
- Mifuyu
- Did you not say she was not coming to get you earlier!?
- Alina
- Maybe Alina didn't hear properly, so the <plan> was actually to come get me?
- Really...
- Everyone is so vague, it's all <badness>...
- =====3=====
- <1 Day Before Negotiations>
- Alina
- .....
- Karin
- That painting of the Mirrors that you did at the hospital,
- aren't you going to continue working on it?
- Alina
- .....
- Karin
- She came all the way to the club, but she's sleeping...
- -Dream of Mirrors-
- Alina
- These hideous barriers keep spreading in my dreams.
- ――――
- Alina
- There's a woman's voice very far away,
- and Alina's own reaction is somewhere deep within...
- That is exactly where Alina's <memory> is...
- [The more Alina dives in and chases that voice, the closer the <memories> becomes,]
- [but suddenly Alina can't move forward; it feels like a <deadlock>...]
- ――――
- Alina
- [Yet that woman's voice still calls out, telling Alina to get to the <deep> end.]
- [But that must mean Alina needs to dive into the Mirrors, if it's impossible to go deeper within the <dream>.]
- [That's why Alina wants to proceed with the <map> <making>, but there's still one <problem>...that this is an offshoot of the Mirrors...]
- [The magical <pattern> has to be grasped, otherwise Alina will have to continue <drawing> useless <maps>...]
- ――――
- Alina
- Tch, VAAAAH!
- So, if you want Alina to come to you, where is this offshoot Mirrors?
- Alina wants you to say it clear as day now!
- Alina doesn't give a damn what part of Alina you are!
- However, the way things are going, don't you think YOU are going to be in trouble too!?
- .....
- Once again, Alina is going to Daito...
- so if you <feel> anything, let Alina know, okay.
- -End Dream-
- Alina
- Ha...
- Karin
- Senpai's finally up!
- I want you to tell me how the name of the manga I drew in the hospital was.
- Alina
- Hold it, Alina is going to Minaminagi.
- Karin
- Heh...?
- Alina
- Midori Ryou...that mahou shoujo should still be interested, yes...
- Karin
- Eh, eh...!?
- .....
- Alina-senpai! Wait up!
- ---
- -Science Room-
- Hinano
- From the look of things, you haven't been to Daito yet.
- Ryou
- Well, yeah, after I got talked to like that.
- Hinano
- Well, I'm just glad you listened to what I had to say,
- but why can't you work on your newspaper in your own clubroom?
- Ryou
- Because, isn't our member Sakurako-san moving around as she pleases?
- She's always wandering about and stopping by the chemistry room,
- so Midori-san thought it would be fine to be here, too.
- Hinano
- She does always seem to have free time.
- Ryou
- But she has things to keep her busy, doesn't she?
- Sakurako
- | Hinano. |
- Ryou
- And there she is.
- Hinano
- There's no Hinano, go help Ryou with her newspaper club.
- Ryou
- It's fine, don't worry about it. Was today another free day for you?
- Sakurako
- | Today Sensei had a little interesting story to tell me. |
- Hinano
- Huh, that's unusual. What did she talk about?
- Sakurako
- | The story of the disaster in Kamihama. |
- Ryou
- ――っ!?
- ~ .....Alina-san? ~
- Alina
- ~ You don't have to ask, Alina believes we met at the fake street. ~
- Ryou
- ~ No, you're right... ~
- ~ And I know I'm a former white feather and Alina-san is a Magius... ~
- ~ So, what can I do for you...? ~
- Alina
- ~ Tomorrow, we're going to Daito again. ~
- Ryou
- ~ ... ~
- Alina
- ~ You were also interested in the offshoot Mirrors, yes? ~
- ~ Alina will be <waiting> at the fake street, ~
- ~ so if you're interested, you're coming too, yeah. ~
- ~ Aha... ~
- Ryou
- .....
- Alina
- .....
- Sakurako
- | Ryou, were you listening just now? |
- Ryou
- Eh?
- Hinano
- Your head isn't here, huh...
- Sakurako was telling you what Sensei told her.
- Were you thinking about the Endless Mirrors?
- Sakurako
- | Mirrors? |
- Hinano
- Ryou's worried about Promised Blood's secret.
- Ryou
- .....
- Well, it made me curious, but
- if Union isn't going to spring into action, then I won't keep investigating it.
- Although right now I'm thinking about what Satori-chan told me.
- Hinano
- You mean spreading the story of mahou shoujo around using Ryou's photos?
- Ryou
- Yeah yeah, that's it.
- I was enthusiastic looking for shots, but I got nothin' decent.
- I never thought I'd be chasin' mahou shoujo for photos,
- but isn't it better than dirtying my lens with a teacher's love gossip?
- Hinano
- That's pretty admirable, isn't it?
- Ryou
- Then, Midori-san is gonna look for some scoop material.
- Hinano
- Oi, didn't you just unfold that paper?
- Ryou
- I'm not running from my work, but I can do this another time.
- Hinano
- ...Just don't get caught up in trouble.
- Sakurako
- | It appears that she is running away. |
- Hinano
- Agreed.
- ---
- -Hozumi Coffeehouse-
- Ryou
- Yo, Hozumi-chan.
- Shizuku
- Ryou-san, would you like the usual today?
- Ryou
- If by the usual, you mean the cheapest blend ya got?
- Shizuku
- Huhu, that it is.
- It's rare for you to be here so early.
- Ryou
- I heard Union and Promised Blood were gonna have their negotiations here.
- Shizuku
- It seems they are. Were you also participating?
- Ryou
- Nah, I just came to scope the situation a little before it starts.
- .....
- Hozumi-chan, do you think the negotiations will go well...?
- Shizuku
- ...I wonder.
- Unlike Ryou-san and Ikumi-san, I'm not in the middle of all of this...
- But I did hear that if this fails, there could be an all-out war...
- Ryou
- I see...
- There's a mahou shoujo nearby...?
- Shizuku
- It's been a few days, but I feel a reaction that I don't know of.
- Ryou
- ...Maybe they weren't planning to talk from the very beginning.
- Shizuku
- Eh?
- Ryou
- It's nothing. Well, Midori-san is off.
- Sorry, I'm just killing time. I'll be back for a drink later.
- Shizuku
- We're a coffeehouse, but Ryou-san makes it sound like we serve alcohol.
- Ryou
- Maybe I should take Alina-san's invitation...
- =====4=====
- <The Day of Negotiations>
- Ryou
- I'm here.
- Alina
- Okay, you didn't bring anyone else?
- Ryou
- Not with how this situation is.
- So, even though we couldn't sense anything last time,
- you think we can find the offshoot Mirrors today?
- Alina
- If you use your <hearing>, you'll surely understand ya know.
- And when Alina's <guide> is over,
- next is your <turn>
- to show off your <ability>.
- Ryou
- I get it.
- Alina
- Then, Alina wants you to <wait> a little.
- .....
- Ryou
- (She's sleeping...?)
- Alina
- .....
- -Dream Mirrors-
- Alina
- So we've arrived at the place where the offshoot Mirrors was in Daito before.
- If Alina can figure out this offshoot's magical <pattern>, there will be no need for any useless <maps>.
- So hurry up and tell me.
- ――っ!?
- Alina wasn't the one sensing just now...
- It was you that is inside Alina...you sensed it and told Alina...?
- Whether you're the former Alina, or someone else entirely, is unknown to me.
- Well, thank you for now.
- [Alina will find you one day, so keep waiting.]
- -Dream End-
- Alina
- <Found>...
- Ryou
- You found it, huh.
- Hinano
- AND WE FOUND YOU TOO!
- Ryou
- ――っ!?
- Hinano-san...
- Hinano
- What's with you and not staying back, dumbass!? You're going too far!
- Karin
- Alina-senpai, too. It's terrible that you haven't stopped!
- Alina
- Alina is going.
- Ryou
- Hinano-san,
- it's possible that Promised Blood knows where all the Kamihama mahou shoujo live.
- Hinano
- Haa?
- Ryou
- The negotiations might have already broken down, and they're gonna kill everyone before there's time to react.
- If it's happening today, then we're out of time.
- We have to hit their weakpoint right now, while we still can.
- Ikumi
- You're really serious...?
- Ryou
- I'm convinced that they're hiding around Hozumi-chan's shop.
- Ikumi
- Ryou-chan...
- Hinano
- You're really going through with this...?
- Ryou
- I'm going with Alina-san. From here on it's Midori-san's turn.
- Hinano
- I understand... I'll go with you, then...
- I can't just leave you alone.
- Ryou
- You're just gonna get in the way.
- Hinano
- I can't believe you...
- Ryou
- Alina-san, where's this place at?
- Karin
- If Alina-senpai is going, then I'm going too!
- Alina
- ...Do whatever you want?
- By the way, the place is near the border of Daito and Minaminagi, yes.
- Looking at this <map>, Alina thinks it's around here.
- Ryou
- This is...
- Alina
- <You know>?
- Ryou
- ...I'm sure this is in Kamihama Prison.
- ---
- -Kamihama Prison-
- Alina
- This is a <prison>?
- Karin
- It's scary even during the day... Ghosts might even show up...
- Hinano
- Oi, aren't you supposed to be the mahou shoujo born of Halloween...?
- Ryou
- Midori-san never found any ghosts when entering on a dare before.
- So, you're positive this is where the magical reactions are?
- Alina
- It seems they're coming from <underground>.
- But beyond that, Alina doesn't know where.
- Ikumi
- Huh, you're not looking for magical power, though.
- Alina
- Alina is just following what she was told.
- Ikumi
- There's someone inside Alina...?
- Alina
- <That's right>.
- Ryou
- Alright, it's time for Midori-san's ability to come into play here.
- Hinano
- You mean you're going to find a scoop underground?
- Ryou
- Yep, we're gonna find the secret by snapping it through my viewfinder.
- Ikumi
- But, Ryou-chan... Is there even a way to get underground...?
- Ryou
- It sounds complicated, but if nothing's changed since I did my dare here, there won't be any problems.
- Hinano
- Then, we'll hide ourselves until Ryou gets back.
- Karin
- Ah, things would get really bad if Promised Blood found us...
- Hinano
- That's what I thought.
- Ryou
- Even if enemies show up, just leave us alone, Hinano-san.
- I wouldn't want you getting involved in that.
- =====5=====
- Kagome's Diary
- At this point, Miyako-san and her group had arrived at Kamihama Prison, unable to stop Ryou-san.
- She wouldn't admit it herself, but she seemed to give up on the idea of stopping Ryou-san since Alina-san was going either way...
- So I think everyone really just wanted to blame Alina-san.
- However, they would not do that because they knew Alina-san is not in Union, and that she wouldn't understand anyway...
- The day that Iroha-san and her friends began negotiations... I wonder if even Kureha-san was a little shaken, with no way to control her emotions...
- No matter what miracle was close to happening, one wrong step would ruin everything...
- -Kamihama Prison-
- Ao
- I guess it was better to be late meeting up with the eldest sister~
- Magius' Alina and the mahou shoujo from the south are here...
- Urara
- It'll be fine, third sister.
- Even if they break into the prison, they won't find the entrance to the barrier.
- Ao
- No, all it'll take is that Midori Ryou's ability to find it...
- Urara
- Eh...!
- Ao
- It's alert level max. What members are here...?
- Urara
- Including myself and the third sister, there's eight of us.
- Ao
- As long as Alina is here, it's not an easy game,
- but aside from Midori Ryou, there's four enemies here, so we need to hold them off.
- But before that, I need to contact the eldest sister.
- -Ai's Barrier-
- PB Girl
- Haa, haa, Yuna-san...
- Yuna
- You...came from outside...?
- I appreciate the concern, but we're waiting for an opportunity, so we don't need reinforcements.
- PB Girl
- Ah, haa, that's not it, I was contacted and came to tell you...
- Yuna
- Contacted? Wonder if it's Sakuya...
- (If negotiations break down, we'll have to proceed with preparing the "mechanism...")
- (But, can it even be done...?)
- -Flashback in the Catacombs-
- Sana
- All of the Futatsugi mahou shoujo are resting here...
- Tsuruno
- Yeah...
- We're not the kind of people that would ruin the resting place of the dead...
- Yuna
- .....
- So...you're thinking...about these girls...
- -End Flashback-
- Yuna
- ...Tell me.
- PB Girl
- That is...if what I've been told is correct...
- Yuna
- .....
- PB Girl
- It seems that Union has just appeared at the front of the prison.
- Also, I was told that Midori Ryou is amongst them...
- The third sister believes they're going to cut off our lifeline...
- Yuna
- Everything you just told me is the truth, yes...?
- PB Girl
- Yes...!
- Yuna
- Then tell Sakuya immediately...
- that negotiations have been broken off.
- Even if they send reinforcements, keep them out of the prison!
- PB Girl
- I-I understand!
- Yuna
- So this is what the people of Kamihama do.
- You must have prepared plenty of sweet-talk to invite us
- for an opportunity to have a discussion...
- -Mall-
- [*Snip...*]
- Iroha
- Okay, I think that shouldn't come off for a while.
- Hikaru
- Thanks to you, Tamaki-san.
- Iroha
- No, this was something simple.
- [~~♪~~♪]
- Sakuya
- Ah, sorry, it's them, it must be their answer to what talked about earlier.
- Yachiyo
- Well... I wonder how this will go...
- Iroha
- .....
- Tsuruno
- I'm really nervous...
- Sakuya
- Hello, it's me...
- .....Yeah.
- .....Eh?
- W-wait a minute! Did I hear you correctly...!?
- The conditions Union gave us are huge!
- .....Yeah.
- What's going on over there...?
- What...no way...you mean that...?
- Yeah...I don't think the third sister would lie...
- ...I understand, and I'll move right away.
- Hikaru
- That sounded really serious...
- Iroha
- It did...
- Sakuya
- Unfortunately, Tamaki-san, things aren't going to work out.
- Let's go, Hikaru.
- Hikaru
- Wai- whattaya talking about!? Those two even said they'd give up their lives!
- Sakuya
- I'll explain the reason on the way.
- Yachiyo
- Wait! We want to hear why too!
- Sakuya
- If you ask your heart, you'll already have the answer!
- Hikaru
- Eh, um, Tamaki-san...
- Iroha
- I don't understand either...!
- Hikaru
- っ...!
- Tsuruno
- Do they really want to kill all of us that badly...
- I hate to say it, but we need to talk about mobilizing every member of Union...
- Iroha
- And talk about Promised Blood's shortcut, too...
- Yachiyo
- Right...I'll go ask Miyako-san to get to work...
- ---
- -Phone Call-
- Hinano
- Yachiyo-san, is this about the negotiations...?
- Yachiyo
- Yes...they broke down spectacularly... And I don't know the reason why...
- Hinano
- I see, so it couldn't work out...
- Yachiyo
- I need to ask something of you, though.
- Hinano
- What is it?
- Yachiyo
- Midori-san took a picture of Ouba Juri over there, right?
- Using that, I would like to find Promised Blood's shortcut
- and strike at their weakpoint before this conflict worsens.
- Hinano
- I thought about stopping her, but I suppose that isn't necessary...
- Yachiyo
- Eh?
- Hinano
- That Ryou, I was trying to tell her to stop, but she went on ahead
- in case something were to go wrong, like right now.
- Yachiyo
- So that's what happened. That helps.
- .....
- Wait, you mean she was moving on her own until now...?
- Hinano
- I'm sorry, I couldn't stop her...
- Yachiyo
- Were there any Promised Blood magical reactions nearby...?
- Hinano
- No, we haven't sensed anything, but what's going on...?
- Yachiyo
- I think the negotiations broke because they caught you guys moving.
- Hinano
- Wha...
- Yachiyo
- If you were caught at this time, from their point of view...
- We're sweet-talking them at the table, but trying to cut their lifeline behind their backs.
- Hinano
- This is my fault, Yachiyo-san... I should have stopped her forcibly...
- Yachiyo
- I'm not so sure about that, though...
- More importantly, if my assumption is correct, their anger
- is more evidence that there is a shortcut nearby.
- Hinano
- Tch, now that we've broken the rules, we have to find it...
- Yachiyo
- I'm asking you...
- -End Phone Call-
- Yachiyo
- Haa...
- Tsuruno
- Yachiyo...?
- Yachiyo
- The south was looking for Promised Blood's shortcut.
- Iroha
- Um, then are Hinano-san and her friends in danger...!?
- Promised Blood may start attacking everyone...!
- Tsuruno
- I'll ask Kanagi for backup!
- Iroha
- Me too, I'll ask Momoko-san's team to go join them!
- (If things don't go well, Hinano-san's team is only three people.)
- (If Kureha-san starts moving people, though...)
- [Even though the container terminal is in Minaminagi Ward, it's near Daito and where Hinano-san's team is...]
- [Even if Kanagi-san's team makes it in time, they won't stand a chance...]
- -Sakura Uwasa Area-
- Kagome
- Eh...Hinano-san's group, and Promised Blood...?
- Touka
- It sounds exactly like what Onee-sama was saying.
- It's interesting that Alina is also there. Kuhuhu.
- Nemu
- Our resolution and Onee-san's hope have both been wasted.
- And since we're the cause of all of this, I have no optimism.
- Sakurako
- | Is Ryou okay...? |
- Nemu
- There's no doubt that she's Promised Blood's target.
- But now that negotiations are broken, we must get that evidence.
- Touka
- The time has finally come when eeeveryone is going to be involved in a battle...
- Sakurako
- | ..... |
- Touka
- For now, all we can do is wait for Ryou to come here.
- Satori Kagome has gathered us to spread everything about mahou shoujo,
- so we can't fight anyway.
- Kagome
- .....Yeah.
- =====6=====
- -Kamihama Prison-
- Ao
- It's pointless trying to hide.
- Karin
- We were found...
- Hinano
- Since we give off magical reactions, it was only a matter of time.
- Ao
- Huh~? Aren't we missing one more?
- Hinano
- Mm? Now that you mention it, I wonder where she went.
- Ao
- So now we know what each other knows?
- Hinano
- Hu, you're diggin' your grave. It's like you just declared you're in a pinch,
- because the more hostile you get, the more of a sense of doom you seem to give off.
- Ao
- Can you be so sure about that~?
- Urara
- If we're going to chase after her, we'd be better off finishing this quickly.
- Ao
- Yeah, you're right.
- Alina
- Haa...
- Alina just wants to get her <memory> back though...
- Karin
- You can't just say that and expect them to let us pass...
- We're in big trouble...
- Ikumi
- It's alright, Karin-chan,
- I sent for help from Kanagi-san...
- Hinano
- (Just asking her alone won't be enough...)
- -Prison Interior-
- Ryou
- This is troubling... I'm completely lost...
- I said I've been past the entrance before, but I may have underestimated this...
- ---
- -Flashback at Hozumi Coffeehouse-
- Shizuku
- Ryou-san, did you write some coverage article today?
- Ikumi
- An article about taking a dare to go in Kamihama Prison. It's so scary~
- Shizuku
- Heeh...there's another prison in the basement of a place like that.
- Ryou
- Yep, it may sound like an urban legend, but it's all true.
- And it looks like it was built just for a single criminal,
- so the passage is grid-like with no lighting.
- Ikumi
- That's more like a dungeon or a labyrinth.
- Ryou
- Plus it's pitch black.
- Shizuku
- The only light is in the prison built somewhere within...
- Ikumi
- Yaan, Kumi's scared.
- Ah, but with Kumi's power to win everyone's hearts,
- the dungeon might light up with a sparkle.
- Shizuku
- ...When you get there, you'll become the helpless maid.
- Ryou
- She'd lose her signal there.
- Ikumi
- Hueeh, you think so...
- -End Flashback-
- Ryou
- If Makino-chan was capable of such a thing,
- I would have loved for her to do this.
- (But there's no way I could drag her into here.)
- (I wonder if should leave evidence behind so I can find my way back...)
- Evidence...
- (If Promised Blood also comes through here,)
- (then they'd be making the shortest route...)
- (There's no magic left behind...?)
- For now I have no choice but to keep steadily exploring while protecting myself...
- =====7=====
- Ryou
- There's no sign of magical power, nor any landmarks...
- In that case, I'm gonna have to risk using my ability to find any scoop...
- -Outside-
- Hinano
- Damn, that Ryou, hasn't she gotten her evidence yet...!?
- Ao
- If she entered that way, the entire basement is a labyrinth,
- so it's in your best interest to withdraw before she gets cornered~
- Hinano
- If you're so worried about Ryou, why the hell would we withdraw!?
- Urara
- Then we have no choice but to finish you one by one.
- Hinano
- っ!
- Ikumi
- Hinano-san!
- Urara
- There, now you're all wrapped up!
- Third sister, let's take care of them all at once!
- Ao
- Yeah! No more hesitating...!
- Karin
- That's not happening!
- -Flashback of well-done Karin-
- Karin
- Aah...Uoo...
- Kaede
- Karin-chan, Karin-chan!!
- -End Flashback-
- Ao
- っ...!
- Easy mode... Easy game...!
- Hinano
- The restraints are off...nice save!
- Karin
- Hm, there is no evil deed that my scythe cannot cut!
- But more importantly... Alina-senpai, help us out!
- Alina
- Alina is only interested in the Mirrors
- and has nothing to do with Union, so if you want to fight, do it yourself.
- Karin
- How could you...!
- Ao
- Hey, if this were an FPS, looking away would give me a free headshot you know~?
- Karin
- Ah!
- Ao
- Ah, who!?
- Kanagi
- Izumi Kanagi.
- Mitama
- And Yakumo Mitama here.
- Kanagi
- Artist, are you all right?
- Karin
- Nagitan! Thanks yeah!
- Kanagi
- So it's true. Negotiations really did break down.
- Hinano
- Sorry... I didn't take stopping Ryou serious enough.
- Kanagi
- No, it seems our opponents here were already searching for the homes of mahou shoujo.
- Either way, the negotiations would have broken down or become increasingly more difficult.
- Mitama
- However, that doesn't mean we intended to kill them either.
- Kanagi
- I don't want this grudge to swirl around like how the east and west used to.
- Urara
- ...Besides the Magius that doesn't want to fight, this makes five opponents.
- Ao
- They were able to close the gap a little, but there's still a chance to win here~
- Mitama
- You know it's only a matter of time before more Union reinforcements come, riight?
- Ao
- Kusu.
- And you know my sister's on her way too, right~?
- Hinano
- Tch, Mitama... She's right about that...
- The mahou shoujo we asked for help are getting caught up trying to get here.
- Mitama
- How could they...
- -Rooftop-
- Momoko
- Damn, how'd they know we were comin'?
- Rena
- Hey you, you're in our way, so could you move it?
- Hikaru
- You're the one in our way.
- And we've already heard the story. You can't play the victim card here.
- Rena
- Haa!?
- Hikaru
- It's cowardly to be moving behind our backs while whispering sweet nothings.
- Sakuya
- I even started to have faith in you guys.
- Kaede
- Um, you know, you're wrong. It was kind of an accident...
- Sakuya
- You expect us to trust your group when you have people causing accidents?
- Kaede
- M-maybe...but...
- Hikaru
- We don't need your excuses.
- -In Battle-
- Momoko
- We may be blocked, but it'll be okay.
- Someone will find a way to get to Kamihama Prison.
- Hikaru
- If you're talking 'bout Tamaki-san's group, you'd be better off giving up on 'em.
- Momoko
- So you've already arranged for them...
- -End Battle-
- [*Ring♪*]
- Kaede
- [We made it to Kosho Ward, but we were caught by Hikaru-chan's team...]
- [It seems like some other girls noticed the message and started moving, but they're all saying people from Promised Blood won't let them through...]
- [*Ring♪*]
- Kanagi
- [We've arrived at Kamihama Prison, but our opponents still outmatch us, and Ouba Juri is closing in.]
- [Honestly, I can only say we have limited time, given the current situation.]
- -Streets-
- Iroha
- Promised Blood doesn't want everyone to get to the prison...
- Yachiyo
- At least we should be able to...
- Yuna
- We can't go any further, and neither can you...
- Iroha
- Kureha-san...
- Yuna
- The only one capable of getting evidence from the prison is that Midori Ryou.
- Sorry, but she'll definitely be erased.
- Iroha
- You're wrong, it was a misunderstanding!
- Tsuruno
- That's right, she just happened to find it by chance while looking around.
- Yuna
- You closed the door to negotiations yourself, so let's stop with the pathetic excuses...?
- Yachiyo
- ...If we were to compromise, what would you have done?
- Yuna
- Instead of ceasing the slaughter of all mahou shoujo in Kamihama,
- I was going to put them under Futatsugi and work them to death.
- Iroha
- .....
- Tsuruno
- The kind Kureha Yuna that Iroha-chan felt
- doesn't have the capacity to love all mahou shoujo.
- Yuna
- Didn't I tell you that we're going to hell?
- If not, then I'll show you how to live a life of damnation...
- A way that's different from killing.
- -Kamihama Prison (Interior)-
- Ryou
- Found it...
- (Though, this isn't a place that anyone but Midori-san could find...)
- (Then, where does Promised Blood come and go from...)
- .....
- ――っ!?
- Could it be this door...? It's relatively new...
- Inside is...
- ...I see, so that's how this works.
- =====8=====
- -Kamihama Prison (Outside)-
- Ao
- Haa...haa...
- They're not making this easy~
- Ikumi
- Of course we're not...huu... If we let you through then you'll get inside...
- I won't let you hurt Ryou-chan...
- Urara
- From what I heard, I thought the former feathers were supposed to be weak...
- Ikumi
- We've changed a little since we were feathers...
- PB Girl
- Tch, this has become annoying now that the east has joined...
- Kanagi
- We may not be equal in number, but our true ability more than makes up for it.
- -Street-
- Ranka
- How long does it take for the third sister to destroy a single wall?
- Juri
- We slipped by those Neo Magius guys,
- so what the hell are they doing...
- Ranka
- Why don't we just sneak into the prison and pursue our target?
- Juri
- For sure, while they still haven't seen us.
- Tch...this is bad timing...
- Looks like they followed us from where the Kimochi was.
- Sana
- Haa...huu...we heard that...
- Promised Blood is going after the people from the south, right...?
- Ui
- They think Union was doing something,
- but I'm sure they're mistaken...
- Ranka
- Even if there was a mistake, we need to move, understand?
- Sana
- Then you are not going anywhere... We are going to stop you from getting to the prison...
- Felicia
- Forget that, we're gonna smash the hell outta these guys!
- Ranka
- Vicious animal. Don't take those words back now, okay?
- Juri
- Juri-sama loves makin' strong people well-done.
- Felicia
- Nuu...
- Juri
- What the hell, we don't have time to be playin' with you riiight noooow!
- Felicia
- What? Don't you run away from me!
- Juri's Voice
- This isn't the place to be getting fired up over a match, dumbass!
- Felicia
- Wha, I'm not a dumbass! I gotta 60 in Japanese the other day!
- Sana
- Calm down, Felicia-san! We need to chase afer them...!
- Ranka
- We have to protect our lifeline as a group,
- so only the second sister is going.
- Juri
- HEY, THIRD SISTER!!
- DON'T BE A WEAKLING WHEN WE NEED YOU!!
- -Kamihama Prison (Outside)-
- Juri's Voice
- DON'T BE A WEAKLING!!
- Ao
- Nee-chan...
- (This isn't the time for hesitation.)
- (If we waste time, more help is going to come for them...)
- As the third daughter, I've made my resolve. I will break through and create an opening...!
- Ikumi
- Kya!
- Hinano
- Ikumi!
- Ikumi
- I couldn't stop her from getting through...
- Karin
- This is where I make my stand!
- Ao
- That thing's too big, the delay is too long!
- Karin
- Uo!
- Ao
- See ya~
- Karin
- At this rate, they're going to get through...
- Alina
- Alina thinks you should just let them go.
- Karin
- Alina-senpai!
- Alina
- It's an <emergency> as expected. We should make our <escape>.
- Karin
- I can't! I!
- Alina
- The only one that can damage Alina's work is Alina ya know.
- Karin
- Au...
- Ikumi
- Karin-chan!
- Hinano
- Oi, Alina, you bastard!
- Alina
- As for the Mirrors, we'll come back and search for it another time.
- <Bye Byye>.
- Hinano
- Damn you!!
- Ao
- (Alright, just a little further.)
- Ah...
- Kanagi
- Your subordinates have been taken care of, now it's your turn to yield!
- Mitama
- If you come any closer, I'll mess with your entire being.
- Kanagi
- Mu...!?
- Urara
- Ao-san, go on ahead!
- Kanagi
- Another one was still here!?
- Ao
- Thank you!
- A little further...!
- Ryou
- Haa, finally out of there... Now to just get this thing developed...
- Ao
- She's already made it out...!
- Ikumi's Voice
- Ryou-chan, run!
- Ryou
- Eh, Makino-chan!?
- Ao
- That camera, and your life...! I'll cut them both down!
- Juri
- Third sister, let's crush her together!
- Mifuyu
- That...huu...will not happen...!
- Juri
- Shit, more backup...!? Why isn't Nee-san stopping them!?
- Mifuyu
- I heard about it...haa...so I had to take quite a detour...!
- -In Battle-
- Ao
- (Now, I'm the only one who can stop Midori Ryou...!)
- (I'm not letting you take that evidence home.)
- (At the very least, I must break that camera...!)
- Ryou
- (A battle axe is a really dangerous weapon, but she swings it so fast!)
- (If she keeps coming at me like this, I'm not going to be able to save it...!)
- (Can I make it in time...I have to make it...! I have to use my bazooka at point-blank range...!)
- Ao
- YAAAAAAA!
- Ryou
- BRING IT OOOON!
- -End Battle-
- -Hozumi Coffeehouse-
- Shizuku
- (Ryou-san, you said you would be back again later.)
- (Maybe she'll be here soon for an interview or something.)
- (A lot of cats have shown up around here...)
- It's time for today's cat diary...
- Maybe I'll go take some pictures too...
- .....
- (Why do I...feel so uncertain...)
- Ah, welcome. Are you with a group...!?
- Shizuku's Voice
- Otou-san, could you help me here?
- [*Ring♪*]
- [I have a request for everyone in Union.]
- [Currently, the mahou shoujo of the south are being cornered by Promised Blood. If anyone sees this message, please help them.]
- [Recently, we had talks of pooling all of our efforts together, and I know it's much earlier than expected, but I will be grateful for any help you can offer.]
- [Thank you for your work.]
- -Apartments-
- Tsuruno
- Haa...huu...
- We managed to get away from Kureha Yuna, but are we going to make it in time...!?
- Yachiyo
- We have to believe...
- And we need to be careful because she could still be right behind us!
- Tsuruno
- Iroha-chan, were you able to get in touch with the Tokime clan?
- Iroha
- Not at all.
- Sana-chan told me she was able to contact Neo Magius,
- but something may have happened over there...
- Yachiyo
- They may also be caught in a dangerous situation...
- -Sakura Uwasa Area-
- Nemu
- Things are not going well at Kamihama Prison...
- Touka
- Thus, since we can't fight in their stupid battles,
- Satori Kagome's decision to gather us here deserves a gold star.
- Nemu
- Yeah.
- If we can make mahou shoujo known throughout the world, countless eyes will be on them.
- Kagome
- I think because the world of mahou shoujo is cut off from the rest of the world,
- we have to make decisions using our own common sense
- and fight without worrying about our surroundings.
- But, if we're connected to the rest of the world, they will see that this situation is abnormal.
- Nemu
- But unless your words carry persuasiveness, you'll be rejected for speaking nonsense.
- Touka
- Persuasiveness...
- Hmm...
- Nemu
- What's with you?
- Touka
- I'm wondering if I should invite someone.
- Nemu
- Are you acquainted with someone that fits that criteria?
- Touka
- She really hates me though, so I don't know if she would come.
- Nemu
- If Touka thinks we need someone, I think you should at least ask.
- Personality aside, Touka's brain is something else.
- Touka
- Shut your meowth.
- So, Ryou is coming here today, right? Assuming she survives.
- Nemu
- That's what I was trying to tell you. We're in trouble if she can't make it.
- -Interview Recording-
- Makino Ikumi
- Ikumi
- "Hawawa, Kumi is surprised that you came to see me~"
- "Eh? Ah, so after this you're going to Hinano-san and Ryou-chan."
- "So, this is about what I desire in the future, right?"
- "Then, Kumi has already decided! It's to make boys and girls of all ages around the world go crazy over Kumi and make them kyun kyun!"
- "Every time Kumi strikes a cute pose with a pop, or winks with a snap and a heart flies out, and every time Kumi sings with all my heart with a mic in hand, everyone will cheer up from Kumi's bubbly~ healing aura."
- "Of course the stage won't just be at a maid cafe; Kumi wants a great big dome~"
- "And then there's Yumi, the girl that exchanged dreams with Kumi as a customer~ And the stage effects will be handled by Hinano-san~ And Kumi's exclusive photographer will be Ryou-chan."
- "I've...never really done much as a mahou shoujo, have I?"
- "And in my personal life, Ryou-chan, who's four years younger than me, has always been more reliable. Even in the Wings of Magius, the Ryou-chan back then was a higher rank white feather."
- "That's why, at least once, I want to be the best I can be in front of everyone, you know?"
- ================
- ¹Alina pinches Karin's cheeks and squishes them, so you can imagine whatever sound effect that may be.
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