episode_0023

One hit, one kill.

Pink twin tails swayed gently. In accordance, the hem of the skirt also fluttered as if dancing.

“Next?”

[…For a woman, you’re quite something.]

“Oh, your big sister is quite amazing. I’ve caught bastards like you like I eat rice.”

The Titan, whose entire body was black, far from feeling fear at those words, felt respect.

[My name is Mukou. I am a master who has reached the pinnacle of martial arts. Will you defeat me?]

“Haa…. Just attack when I told you to attack at the same time. What’s with all the talk.”

Letting out all her annoyance, Pink Star picked up the neck she held in her hand and threw it. Although she didn’t even properly take a stance, its speed was at a fearsome level.

[Hup!]

Kwaang—!

Mukou threw a straight punch, firing a shockwave. The incoming neck exploded in mid-air before it could even reach him.

[Unfortunately, you cannot defeat this one with simple strength. Both your speed and power…. I have already seen them, so I can see them.]

“Ah…. You really talk a lot. Stop showing off and just attack quickly.”

[I cannot do that. How could I, this one, make the first move against a woman, and clearly a subordinate to myself at that? Check if it is showing off or not.]

Just as there is a misunderstanding that Titans get stronger the bigger they are, there is also something Pink Star is often misunderstood about.

That is, the misunderstanding that the only talent Pink Star possesses is strength.

She, too, fitting her name as a magical girl, can use various magic spells. A prime example of this is the shield she cast on Hyun-sung.

“Oh, is that so? Got it.”

Lastly, she—doesn’t just possess simple brute strength.

“Peach Heart Consecutive Fist (桃心連拳)”

Her true magic is coincidentally ‘martial arts’.

As with its name, Pink Star’s consecutive punches emitted a peach scent. At the strong sweet smell, Mukou flinched.

At that very moment, a consecutive blow landed on his philtrum—solar plexus. When did it even happen? From his perspective, he couldn’t even see a stance….

‘Fast…! H-but I definitely saw it. It won’t work on me now!’

Mukou, who possessed excellent skills enough to call himself a master, tensed his muscles in preparation for the next blow. Unaware that it would be his final moment.

“Dream Star Flash (夢星閃光)”

A blow lands with flashing starlight. Bones are crushed.

“Love Radiant Palm Break (愛煌掌破)“

Immediately after, it connected to a palm strike, hitting the abdomen. Jiiing—! A pink beam penetrated through. It completely burned away his internal organs.

“Cherry Blossom Ring Fan…. Oh, what, he’s dead? He was putting on airs like a fucking idiot.”

“Wow….”

“Hey, Mascot. Did you fall for your big sister? Well, I guess that makes sense. I understand completely.”

From Hyun-sung’s perspective, the two just now were truly strong. Even if it had been 1:1, he wouldn’t have avoided struggling, and if they had attacked together, he would have lost.

But at the sight of her finishing them off as if dealing with children, he felt like his soul was leaving his body. Is this truly possible?

“Cigarette.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

Shouldn’t I show her some respect? If someone this strong acts as a magical girl, there would be no damage.

‘I can’t force her….’

Pink Star is a magical girl who has already served humanity for decades. And that’s since her elementary school days.

Forcing sacrifice upon such a person is a selfish thing.

‘Maybe I’ve been too rude to Pink Star. Those internet posts…. When someone is stressed, they might post things like that as a defense mechanism, you know.’

To become a mascot, one must also know counseling skills. Surprisingly, Hyun-sung began to understand Pink Star.

He quietly lit Pink Star’s cigarette, and then looked at her with eyes containing a slight hint of respect.

“….”

Without even imagining that Scarlet was sending a blazing glare at that sight.

“My goodness, you fucking junior? Has a little bit of respect for your senior finally sprouted?”

“I have nothing to say.”

“Putting on ridiculous pride.”

The veteran magical girl was having an incredibly enjoyable time at this moment.

To see her ill-mannered junior, who used to ignore her, tucking her tail. Moreover, the man she likes is also showing interest in her.

‘Heh heh, this is totally easy.’

She leisurely savored the feeling of a winner to her heart’s content. This was thanks to having provoked the opponent’s inferiority complex by proving herself to be the superior woman.

‘It would really be trouble if the mascot fell for me.’

She suddenly scrutinized Hyun-sung’s face. He looked exactly like the mascot from two generations ago. Although their personalities were different.

‘Hmmm…. If he confesses, should I accept?’

What if he confesses because he fell for my cool appearance? It might not be such a bad thing. After all, he had a usable appearance for a trophy.

Possessing great boastfulness, she immediately took out her phone. She intended to announce this fact on the Magical Girl Gallery.

[ShyS2: Shy-chan Big Crisis!!!]

Can you believe it, Mr. Mascot confessed to me?

But!!! Shy-chan is a 9-year-old girl, so I can’t date him ㅜㅜ

Although Shy-chan is a sexy, cute, and pretty magical girl!!!

I still have to sleep over 100 times to become an adult ㅜㅜ

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ㅇㅇ(44.11): Senior, please….

Just now, the respect that had been growing deep in Hyun-sung’s heart disappeared again like a lie.

***

“Huu….”

The work somehow ended….

“Hyun-sung, why are you sighing like that? Are you nervous?”

“Pink Star-nim is a good person, I guess. Although she smells a bit like cigarettes….”

—it would be great. The person who makes me agonizingly contemplate things has finally settled down in the department.

“It’s a big problem…. The department almost disbanded, so there’s a severe lack of manpower. Hyun-sung, you must be under a lot of pressure.”

“Hey! Manager Kim! Assistant Manager Park! Is this the time to slack off?! Get back to your desks and submit your reports!”

“R-right away!”

Due to the invading Titans, several employees were killed, and some employees who saw the sight either quit or were transferred to other departments.

Although they hurriedly accepted a large number of new recruits. What can people who have only just started working for a month possibly do?

Even Pink Star came. How would they know how to deal with someone who disappeared and then came back?

So I have to figure it out.

‘Antikythera.’

[Waiting: Did you call?! I am the most useful tool that serves only you—]

‘Quiet down. Find some information about Pink Star.’

[Approval: I will hack the Hero Association!]

First, I need to know what kind of person this woman is. No matter how incompetent the Association is, they must have a profile.

[Completion: Uploading all data regarding Pink Star.]

[Selection: I will select the information that User-nim prefers from these.]

A moment later, Antikythera displayed various data on the phone screen.

Name: Pink Star (Real Name—Han Seon-ah)

Age: ?

Hobby: Slaughter.

Occupation: Former Martial Magic Fighting Association Director, Current Unemployed.

Three Sizes: B99-W61-H91.

It seems to be telling me things I don’t want to know. Why do they record things like this? Did she write it herself?

[Answer: Based on the information I have grasped….]

‘Shut up.’

As expected. I need to filter out some of the information this guy gives me.

Special Notes: Had a close relationship with ‘Artemis’.

As I was thinking that and swiping down on my phone, I saw a piece of information that caught my eye.

I never expected my mother’s name to appear here. That was something I hadn’t considered.

Favorite Food: Super Hamburger Set sold at ‘Happy Burger Day’. Prefers no pickles, with added grilled onions.

This is useful information. Should I buy it later and bring it? There’s nothing bad about getting on Pink Star’s good side.

[Warning: Something has arrived.]

While I was thinking various things, I felt a tingling sensation on my skin.

“Can I not have a tour here?”

It’s a voice I’ve heard once before. I immediately turned my head in the direction of the sound.

Clack, clack. The sound of high heels echoing with a steady rhythm. It’s someone I’ve met once before.

‘Blackberry!’

The worst magical girl killer in history. Why is that person here?

“Uh…. Uh?! Run—”

“No need for that? I didn’t come here to kill anyone.”

Then why did you come here?! Strictly speaking, it’s an Association facility, but there wouldn’t be anyone worth killing.

“Everyone, just do what you were doing. Work is backed up, isn’t it?”

Even though she said that, the employees quickly fled from their desks in all directions. If that woman had set her mind to it, everyone would have been killed without even that chance.

I, too, tried to run away after them. But my body wouldn’t move….

“This is the first time I’m seeing your face…. You look like a male gisaeng, just as I heard?”

“You know me?”

“Oh, I know you very well. I also know very well that you snitched on where I was.”

How could she know that? I thought to myself…. But it is a fact that could be known by hacking the reporting system or kidnapping an employee.

“Hmm…. Don’t be scared. As I said earlier, I didn’t come here to kill anyone. I just want you to answer the questions I ask.”

“I—”

“Ah, answers are only YES or NO.”

My body was restrained, and I could get seriously hurt if I wasn’t careful. But strangely, I wasn’t scared. Because if I transform, I can defeat this woman.

‘No need for that, it seems.’

And the person who is the reason our department doesn’t have a magical girl for security has arrived.

“Senior, you’re saying troublesome things.”

Kwaang—! Blackberry’s body fell forward. The sound was like a chunk of iron collapsing onto the floor.

“I will ask the questions starting now. Ah! Your answer must be YES, no matter what.”

Scarlet, she has arrived.