episode_0012

Each magical girl has their own ‘color’.

It could also be called a distinctive color, but colors do reflect one’s personality.

Not MBTI.

However, personality classification is somewhat similar to MBTI.

While Wikipedia explains this in detail like an academic paper, the relationship between the mana color ‘Sephira’ manifested in magical girls’ bodies and their personalities can be summarized in these three sentences.

Red belongs to the passionate type.

Pink signifies high femininity.

Blue is the color of kingship – though generally associated with cool individuals.

There are many other characteristics as well, but the Sephira color theory fits quite well like this.

And now, before me stand three magical girls with different colors.

“The RGB Vanguard essentially possesses the characteristics of a special forces unit and has the unique authority to support other departments anytime, anywhere.”

Team leader Misaki began briefing on the magical girl squad ‘RGB’.

“In the Magical Girl Special Investigations Department, there are departments that can be considered ‘powerful’: Monster Countermeasures, Giant Countermeasures, Villain Countermeasures, Beast Countermeasures, and finally Demon Countermeasures.”

Perhaps worried it might not be Japan, Misaki is explaining the contents that could have been done in a PowerPoint presentation by flipping through the pages written extensively on the notebook.

“I am the team leader of the Beast Countermeasures Department, but I have been assigned as the team leader of the newly established Special Operations Department along with all of you.”

A newly established department?

Well, in the past, everything was lumped together as monsters or demons, but as the classification started to differentiate into giants and monsters, the Beast Countermeasures Department is practically a department that exists and doesn’t exist.

Essentially a miscellaneous department.

In other words, it’s just like a comprehensive department that handles everything.

“We are a department that can immediately respond to monsters, giants, villains, demons, or any situation. We have broader authority compared to other departments.”

In other words, we have broad but shallow authority.

“Some may question this. What is the identity of this department? Isn’t it just a miscellaneous department?”

Embarrassed.

“But everyone gathered here, would you please take a look at your team members?”

As Misaki flipped through the notebook, detailed profiles of three magical girls were spread out like a triangle.

“Magical girls Seiya, Karin, Shiori. All three of you have something in common. You are all in your ‘mature phase’ and are magical girls with at least 2 years of experience.”

Being called a rookie magical girl lasts at most half a year.

After that, it’s just a career, and if it exceeds 3 years, they are treated somewhat like veterans.

If it’s over 10 years of experience… well, you often hear comments like ‘Why haven’t you retired yet?’ after crossing that stagnant water.

“Especially, it has been judged that each of you has the talent to ascend to the ‘complete form’. Yes. We are currently the Ace Corps established to nurture magical girls in their complete form, which Neo Dongtan does not possess.”

Saying it like that makes it sound significant.

And suddenly, the responsibility began to feel overwhelmingly heavy.

Everyone knows, but the shocking common knowledge I learned some time ago.

Does Neo Dongtan not have complete magical girls? => Yes.

They don’t exist within Neo Dongtan itself, but complete magical girls living in cities near Neo Dongtan fly in at high speeds to solve problems.

“All three of you are residents of Neo Dongtan. Yes. We need complete magical girls to protect Neo Dongtan.”

You cannot force a magical girl with rich emotions in her early to late teens to move or separate from friends.

That would rather become a catalyst for corrupting the magical girl.

“So I’ve put you all together as a team. Of course, each of you has your own expertise. Red-Seya specializes in monsters. Blue-Karin deals with giants. And Green-Shiori is specialized in facing villains.”

All three have their own areas of expertise.

It may not seem like it, but if you’ve spent more than 80% of your career dealing with monsters/giants/villains, you can be considered an expert.

“You seem to have a lot of questions. I’ll take questions.”

“Me!”

At times like this, Red-Seya’s hand shot up first.

“In the past, when the dispatch order came, did you go out, and is it the same for RGB?”

A more solid question than expected.

Just like when I saw her wearing a polar bear doll costume, people are purer and more passionate than one might think.

Clearly the protagonist.

“It’s similar. You all will wait here at the Special Investigation Department, and when each area sends a ‘headquarters support request’ to the RGB team, you will be dispatched.”

“Oh, that…?”

“Yes. It’s similar to the ‘Resident Magical Girls’ currently being implemented in Tokyo and Osaka.”

Resident Magical Girls.

They reside in office buildings near the headquarters investigation department, lounging in bed watching YouTube videos until they receive a dispatch order, transforming and heading out within a 5-minute standby period.

Quick change?

When transformed, what takes ordinary people over 2 hours for full celebrity makeup happens automatically in 0.1 seconds for magical girls.

Travel by running or flying.

“Do you think we’re not capable enough? No, I mean… Anyway…”

“Due to recent issues, you might be worried. But rest assured. We believe you will become a complete team.”

“…Got it.”

Seya seemed to lack confidence, but she didn’t seem like she would back down.

“No big deal, let’s give it a try!”

Passionate indeed.

No hesitation when it comes to challenges.

“So, are we each going out separately?”

“No. The three of you always move as a set. Specifically, as the RGB team-”

“That.”

Karin suddenly raised her hand.

“Why do we have to be a team?”

A sharp voice that could cut through veils.

“If we move as a team, I already had an excellent partner.”

But I understand.

“Why was my partner chosen separately? Because the group is RGB? I don’t think it’s just because of the name.”

“……”

“Himari is an excellent talent. She is also mature. Although she is not accustomed to combat, she can certainly perform well as an ace.”

For teenage girls, the concept of being best friends is made up of tighter bonds than a duo.

“Himari is my only team member and partner. Bringing Himari into the team and operating in duos seems rational to me.”

“……”

The relationship between Karin and Himari seemed even closer than what was known publicly.

No, stickier.

“I know that Magical Girl Himari is a talented individual, but unfortunately, she cannot join us.”

“……”

“If you want to work with Himari, our department needs to achieve more. Each department has a limited number of magical girls, and our department is the only one with three or more mature members in Neo Dongtan City’s magical girl ‘unit.’”

“Sigh….”

Karin bites her lower lip.

“We could accommodate in any other city, but Neo Dongtan’s situation is not favorable for that yet. This place is a new city, and it will take some time for the city to establish itself.”

“……”

“Many of you may already know, but people tend to gather where powerful magical girls are. A world where ‘public safety is population’ under the name of magical girls. Unfortunately, Neo-Dongtan currently lacks a powerful local magical girl who can attract population from other cities.

The stronger the magical girl, the more people seek safety.

Of course, if they are too strong beyond the standard, they might become -Dongtan-, so people want the ‘strongest at an appropriate level.’

That’s the complete magical girl.

Since ultimate magical girls are almost non-existent, it’s not for nothing that this era is labeled as ‘complete.’

Bluntly speaking, a city with 10 complete magical girls is safer than a city with just one ultimate magical girl.

A city with Sandalphon?

Who would like a city where demons fight with Sandalphon and fabricated days.

Unless it’s an old-timer like Metatron.

“Everyone. The Special Investigations Department does not consider this RGB team as a mere auxiliary unit or a support staff. Instead, we see them as the hope star that will raise our Neo-Dongtan.”

The star of hope, indeed.

“Then let me introduce further. This is your supporting Road Manager, Miss Mumei.”

“Nice to meet you, everyone.”

Truly pleasant words to hear.

“If you need anything in the future, please inform Miss Mumei. Miss Mumei is… Oh, right.”

Misaki took something out of a shopping bag under the desk.

“Miss Mumei’s cellphone.”

“Thank you.”

“Huh…?”

When I handed the phone box to Team Leader Misaki, Shiori looked surprised with her mouth agape.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Oh, that’s… nothing… really.”

Shiori’s face turned red.

Although there was a misunderstanding due to a sudden action, she seems to have quick comprehension.

“So let’s leave the details for later and… I will explain our primary goal.”

Team Leader Misaki, with a serious expression, flipped to the back of the battery in one go.

“Our RGB team’s goals.”

Three of them.

“One. Protection of Neo-Dongtan.”

Well, that’s obvious.

“Two. Defeat of Clifort.”

“……!!”

…Perhaps this unit was established due to the recent appearance of Clifort.

“And three.”

“Huh!”

“That’s…”

“……”

The third goal.

“To capture a polar bear and make it ours.”

In a blurry CCTV screen.

Between collapsed factories resembling ruins, a white polar bear was facing off against a monster head-on.

Where and when was this taken?

Considering the angle of the shot first-

“Please do not ask about the source of the photo.”

It seems like it was taken without permission.

“You two must have encountered this polar bear before. We will find this hidden polar bear and make her ours.”

“……”

“And we will make her the mascot and guardian of our Neo-Dongtan. Yes. As our Special Investigations Department staff and a local magical girl.”

“……”

“We will find her without fail. Absolutely.”

Team Leader Misaki showed enthusiasm, clenching her fist.