Oh no! This feels way too good…!

Did you see that, ma’am? A double mysterious beautiful girl, they say!

『We were made neighbors without consent.』

A relationship so deeply codependent that they love each other in a twisted way while descending into hell—the perfect pairing!

The type of pairing where only a merry bad end or a bad end awaits!

『Hahaha, I must say, I did an amazing job. Did you see that? Did you see the part where they kissed her hair?』

I thought you were a genius.

I nearly blurted out, “Wow, you’re a genius?”

『Hmm, I’m glad it’s well-received. But at the same time, I see some points to reflect on.』

Oh? Let’s hear it.

『Isn’t my character a bit too extreme? With that vibe, I can’t exactly flirt naturally, can I? It feels like I’d end up drinking your blood or biting your neck.』

?

What’s the problem with that?

『How far ahead are you thinking?』

I don’t get why Starreader’s Staff is concerned.

Sure, Sorciera is overwhelmingly dominant, but there’s no problem with her getting hurt while interacting with Zero.

In fact, it’s good!

Listen, Starreader’s Staff.

Being physically dominant doesn’t automatically make you superior.

Zero, as a Demonsgear who can only express love through destructive impulses, finds her twisted love accepted without resistance by Sorciera.

That’s what shows how great her capacity is.

Zero’s supposed to be the one attacking, yet Sorciera is the one enjoying it. Meanwhile, Zero seems somewhat tormented.

『But if I bite your neck, I’d probably go right through to your vertebrae, you know?』

Control yourself.

Why are you trying to finish her off? Are you from the savannah or something?

『No, it’s just that her body is so sublime that it’s hard to hold back. It’s like the ultimate in human capabilities. I ended up slashing Nameless full force, too.』

I thought you were seriously trying to kill them, and it scared me.

But your quick thinking to stomp on the wound afterward was spot on. Good job.

Sorciera doesn’t usually do that kind of thing, but with Zero, it fits the interpretation.

『I felt like I was awakening to something new. Zero x Nameless… so that’s a thing too…!』

This staff is way too obsessed with pairings.

When it comes to couples, sometimes even I get left behind.

But no matter how many couples form, Sorciera being the ultimate receiver is absolute.』

Alright, let’s go to war then.

I got a body now, so let’s settle this with a fistfight, you punk.

“…Sorciera, thank you. If it weren’t for you, I couldn’t have protected my sister.”

Miyume-chan said that and bowed her head to me while I was still completely hyped up.

Ah, right… things were still meant to be serious and somber here…

『It’s important to switch gears. …Shieru, are you alright? You were closest to our magic. 』

『I’m fine. …But Sister, you really loved Narou Kei that much, huh? I’ll quietly cheer you on. 』

『Hahaha, thanks! Later, I’ll give you a 10,000-yen gift card. 』

『As expected of you, Sister…!』

That 10,000 yen is definitely coming out of my wallet. Stop giving things away on your own.

Thinking about how my balance was probably dwindling, I looked at Miyume-chan and smiled gently.

It’s precisely because they sometimes show a gentle smile that mysterious beautiful girls are so captivating.

“Don’t let yourself get confused by trivial matters anymore.”

“…Yes!”

Miyume-chan nodded firmly.

Then, she headed toward Kanon-chan.

The crocodile and dolphin that had protected us during the fight were in tatters, but Kanon-chan didn’t have a single scratch.

Kanon-chan… I can’t believe she ended up dying…

You were truly dazzling, no doubt about it. Especially that final radiance—it was truly beautiful…

…Hey, Starreader’s Staff.

『Impossible.』

Yeah, I figured.

I want to resurrect her, but unlike Hikari-chan, her light has completely gone out…

Even I can’t do anything about this.

『We are merely transforming what already exists into another form. We cannot create something from zero to one, you know.』

I knelt down and gently stroked Kanon-chan’s hair.

She seemed to be sleeping, her small breaths the only sound she made.

Before her, who would likely never wake again, I felt surprisingly calm.

That was because of the girl standing beside me.

“…I will absolutely talk to my sister again.”

The word “give up” did not exist in Miyume-chan’s vocabulary.

No matter how irrational or impossible things seemed, her eyes shone with unwavering determination.

That figure, without a doubt, was the very image of a protagonist.

This is what they mean by a spin-off protagonist…!

I should pay my respects, Starreader’s Staff.

『Much appreciated…!』

With Miyume-chan’s indomitable spirit in hand, there was no longer any need for me to extend further help.

Miyume-chan, from now on, you will live as the spunky genius spin-off protagonist in the artificial human genre.

『The forced content push is strong』

Personally, I’m really looking forward to her interactions with Toa-chan ^^

That kind of pure connection is nice too. It has a different charm compared to the more tangled relationships here.

“…Well then, I’m off. There’s nothing more for me here.”

“Yes. You really saved us. Thank you so much!”

“Oh my, what are you misunderstanding?”

“Eh?”

I smiled faintly at the perfect angle.

“The stars simply shine in place. I never intended to help. …Everything was your own strength.”

“…! Yes!”

I deliberately turned on my heel, making my cloak flutter dramatically.

Then, I activated the teleportation magic circle—

“Ugh…”

I stopped my steps when I heard a groan from near the room’s entrance.

When I looked toward the voice, I saw part of the ceiling that had collapsed due to our double-mysterious-beauty-blast, forming a pile of rubble.

Curious, I peeked over to find Toa-chan in a sorry state.

Whaaaaat!?

Why!?

“…What are you doing here?”

“Eep, S-Sorciera!”

Toa-chan, seeing me, flailed nervously. Cute.

Her body was battered, and she lay on her back atop the rubble.

“Eh, Toa-chan!? What happened to you!?”

“Um… I was really worried, so I went looking for Miyume-chan, and when I finally found her, this… sudden silver light just flashed…”

“I see…”

Sorry, that was me…

Toa-chan mustered the courage to come here, but unfortunately got caught in the blast.

Which means I accidentally ruined a heartwarming moment between Toa-chan and Miyume-chan.

Where’s the guillotine!?

『But now we’ve got the perfect scene of battered yet smiling heroines. A fitting end still image.』

Forget the guillotine! No executions today!

“Toa-chan… I’m sorry for leaving you behind without saying anything.”

Miyume-chan said this with her head bowed.

Then, blushing faintly, she nervously spoke again.

“So… um, would you… be my friend again?”

Toa-chan’s eyes widened in surprise,

Then, looking delighted, she nodded over and over.

“Yeah… yeah! Of course! Miyume-chan, let’s keep being friends!”

“Hehe… Yeah! Oh, let me help you up.”

“Thanks… ugh, now I can’t even tell who was rescuing whom.”

“For me, you’ve already helped plenty.”

Toa-chan stood up with Miyume-chan’s support, and the two exchanged glances.

Then they both smiled.

Look, Starreader’s Staff.

That’s the real thing—pure yuri love.

It warms the heart and soul.

『A brilliance cultivated by nature…! Wonderful…!』

『You should tell them to hurry up and leave. Pursuers may come for Kanon’s body.』

Despite the heartwarming scene, Nana-chan remained emotionless, delivering her warning.

True… but still!

『I’ll let you play a hardcore yuri ADV later, okay? ^^』

Wait, weren’t you the one who warned that linking consciousness with me was a bad influence?

Yet games are fine?

『In small doses, it’s good for you. You’re pure concentrate, so no dice』

『Sister, let’s go home. I wish you’d suggest that to Narou Kei as well.』

『Yeah, you’re right. We should head back. Officially, we were unconscious in the student council room.』

True, lingering around here isn’t ideal.

Besides, after acting like I was leaving earlier, sticking around would just make me look weird.

A mysterious beauty must know when to make her exit!

I activated the teleportation circle once more and turned my back to them.

Then, just before stepping through, I stopped.

Time for one last mysterious beauty moment. ^^

“…Oh, and one last warning.”

Even without looking, I knew Miyume-chan and Toa-chan were staring at me.

Without turning back, I began to deliver my warning—a spoiler disguised as a prophecy.

“Beware of angels. Soon, disaster will begin.”

“Angels…”

“What do you mean by that…? Disaster… what kind of…?”

I smiled faintly and stepped through the teleportation circle.

Sorry for leaving you hanging.

But don’t worry, Touraku-kun will solve everything.

Even if the timing of the war with Kiso Academy coincides with the first angel encounter in the original story, it’ll be fine!

See you later, you two!

See you in the student council room!

■

“—She’s gone, huh?”
“Yes.”

While looking at the spot where Sorciera had disappeared, Miyume nodded.

“An angel, and a disaster… does this mean something is going to happen in this academic city?”

She couldn’t help but shudder.

Though she had obtained the Mystic Eye of Truth, she was still just a girl. It was natural for her to feel fear toward the unknown.

(How much can I fight with this Mystic Eye…)

At that moment, her right hand was grabbed.

Looking up, she saw Toa holding her hand and smiling.

“Next time, let’s do it together, okay?”

“…Yeah. I’m not alone anymore!”

Miyume lifted her face.

She would no longer hesitate.

“Lolon, Ruruika, please carry my sister. We’re going home now!”

In an utterly bright voice, Miyume said that, and still holding Toa’s hand, she started walking.

Soon, the night was about to end.