Paaarty peeeople, waaaaay!!!

『Waaaay lol. Hey cutie, wanna come play with me?』

Sorry, but we don’t need any dudes here.
This is a sacred garden of lilies.

Any man who dares come between these lilies shall, without exception, be thoroughly and completely annihilated.
Not defeated—killed.

『Then you’re getting killed too, aren’t you?』

Nope, I’m a cute girl, so it’s all good＾＾
TS yuri is real.
And if it’s not, I’ll make it real.

Since the territorial battle ended peacefully, the grand Fectom Integrated Academy Yuri Girl Party was now underway.

Cleanup duty? That hassle was taken care of by Mikage Academy and Kisou Academy, so lucky us.

We’re having a lavish victory celebration.
Apparently, Mizuhi-senpai covered all the costs for this event.

S-Rank is amazing!

『Aren’t you S-Rank too?』

Oh right.
I’m a mysterious beautiful girl, so I don’t show up to the board meetings, but yeah, I’m S-Rank too.

I wonder if they’d welcome me if I brought that angel with me.

『Just hurry up and do something about that angel. It’s still loitering in the extended territory, and it’s grossing me out.』

Just wait a bit longer.
Since it’s here anyway, I’d like to try crafting a weapon from it.

Like the horns—they look promising, don’t they?
A weapon made from an angel corpse—pretty badass, right?

『You really flipped to boy mode all of a sudden.』

I think a weapon made from an angel would suit Sorciera…
Let’s make it together later.

『Hmm… that actually sounds kinda fun.』

Glad to hear you’re on board.

“Kei-kun, are you enjoying yourself?”

While I was standing off to the side, watching the beautiful girls, Miroku-senpai called out to me.
In the past, standing alone like this would’ve drawn attention, but now that there’s a big crowd, no one seems to care much.

Most of the conversation revolves around cheerful Hikari-chan or Miyume-chan, so even without me keeping things moving, everyone’s smiling.
I’m glad to see the older members like Mizuhi-senpai and Toa-chan mixing well with everyone.

Especially Toa-chan… Even though she’s usually shy, she’s chatting so warmly with everyone…!

Alright, I’ll be the wall!

“Of course, Miroku-senpai.”

I reply with a junior smile.
Just partying with beautiful girls is pure joy＾＾

“We beat Kisou Academy and everyone came back alive, even with that irregular angel showing up… I’m truly relieved.”
“Yes. I panicked when I saw the broadcast, but Mizuhi handled it well. And… from what I hear, Sorciera even came to help.”

Miroku-senpai smiled as she said this.

For some reason, my heroic moments during the territorial battle weren’t broadcasted.
I’d hoped my mysterious beauty would melt viewers’ brains with her battle-worn look, but I guess I was just outside the broadcast zone.

Well, it’s probably for the best—wouldn’t want Tougaku-kun catching heat.

“I wish I could’ve rushed to help too. But as you know, I was dungeon crawling with Clam-chan that day.”
“Hehe, that’s right.”

Maybe I said something odd.
Miroku-senpai giggles softly.

Then she looks into my eyes and begins to speak.

“Hey, Kei-kun. Actually, I—”

She stops mid-sentence.
Her expression briefly shows she’s thinking something over.

Then Miroku-senpai shakes her head, like to erase the thought.

“No, it’s nothing. Kei-kun, I’ll be waiting. For the day you decide to tell me yourself.”
“…? Thank you.”

I don’t really get it, but she smiled at me, so I thanked her.
That’s the spirit of courteous Japanese people.

『Wait, are we doing Miro × Sor now…?』

No, at least let it be Miro × Kei.

『My sixth sense is picking up a Miro × Sor vibe… No, wait! It might be Sor × Miro instead! Miroku’s current helplessness gives her high heroine potential!』

That’s just straight-up rude.

Miroku-senpai is like everyone’s mom!
Plus, she willingly does the paperwork everyone hates—she’s one of the top-tier people at this academy!

『Isn’t that just because the others hate that stuff too much?』

Can’t argue with that.
But Clam-chan actually helps with admin work too, you know.
And she’s close with Miroku-senpai.

『Close… hmmm?』

What’s catching on your mind now?
If you’ve got something to say about Miroku-senpai, just say it.

Look, just look at this beautiful girl with those clear eyes!
If you’ve got complaints, say ’em!

“Kei-kun, would you like to become a girl again?”

She just said something crazy!
Maybe she really is a bit weird after all!

『But it’s your chance to become a cute girl＾＾』

Lucky draw from heaven＾＾

If I can become a cute girl, then of course I’m taking that chance.
I’d happily become a girl＾＾

But I want to become a girl bashfully, so outwardly I’ll act reluctant.
Miroku-senpai, just push a few more times and I’ll hesitantly transform into a girl!

“Eh, wh-why would I!?”

Miroku-senpai gives a mischievous smile to my feigned surprise.

“It’s a party, right? Wouldn’t it be fun to have a surprise?”

She winks as she says that.

Oh nooooo!!!
Miroku-senpai just winked at me!
So cute!

『A cute girl’s wink is a cure-all』

That’s just common knowledge.

“B-but even if I become a girl, it’s not like that’s anything interesting…”
“Is that so? —Miyume-chan.”
“Yeeees!”

Before I noticed, Miyume-chan was standing next to Miroku-senpai.
Actually, everyone was looking this way.

When did this happen…?

『Harem time! Uooooooohhhhhh!』

Starreader’s Staff, shut up.

“Here’s your outfit. And here’s a wig.”
“Thanks, Clam-chan.”

Clam-chan quickly approaches and hands Miroku-senpai a costume she pulled from somewhere.
Then, as if it were a side note, she whispers to me:

“This way Kei can join as a girl, too, right?”

A beautiful girl’s whisper makes me flinch.
Sudden ASMR is banned!

『Clam-chan just wants Sorciera to experience daily life… she’s so sweet… so good…』

Why are you going feral over there.

“Alright then, let’s get you changed~”
“Heh heh heh~ You can’t resist the Mystic Eye of Logic~!”

Miroku-senpai closes the distance, outfit in hand.
And next to her, Miyume-chan’s eyes are wide open, Mystic Eye of Logic in full force.

There’s no escape now♥

『Just give in and become a cute girl♥ Don’t worry, the Mystic Eye of Logic won’t reveal your real identity♥』

Perfect♥

“H-hey, stop you two. Seriously, cut it out~ (monotone)”
“Just relax~ It’ll be over in a flash~”
“Let’s take a photo with Mizuhi! You’ll look like a prince and princess—so fitting!”

Miyume-chan and Miroku-senpai are having a blast.
Especially Miroku-senpai, who wasn’t around for the first trans-anchor event—she looks thrilled.

“F-fine, I get it already (monotone). Sheesh, what a pain (monotone).”

『Where did your usual acting skills go?』

My desperate resistance is in vain.
Light wraps around my body.

In the next moment, I’m reborn as a beautiful girl.
I can feel my soul becoming girly…
Power wells up from within me!
Incredible energy!!

『Final boss vibes?』

“…Still, you don’t look all that different. Alright, put this on. There’s a changing area over there.”

You even set up a place for that huh.

Led by Miroku-senpai, I head off to change.
Starreader’s Staff, I’m about to transform into the pure heroine of a tearjerker visual novel.

『Tearjerker… you? Seriously?』

Awaawa~! I’m too embarrassed to go out in front of everyone~＞＜

『What is this creature…』

After this, I did a whole lot of cute girl things.

■

That place was both the front line of defense and a fortress that had to be held.
The only academy in the Mirror Realm, built with all that humanity could muster.

Its name: Starwood Academy.

Built beside a massive tree fused from several holy relics, the small academy quietly watched over humanity from the shadows.

“Yesss! Download complete!”

A girl shouted loudly at the academy gates.
In her hand was a cracked, several-generations-old smartphone.

“Network’s crap here. Hey Gardener-kun, can’t you do something about that? Isn’t that your job?”

The young man reading beside her frowned and shook his head.

“The Chairman’s so stingy! We’re doing so much, so he could at least send us a modern game console. Well, he sent the territorial battle footage, so I’ll let it slide.”

Pouting, she began to walk leisurely like on a stroll.

But before her was a massive swarm of angels.

“Hmm… even Seraph-class ones. Gardener-kun, prep backup just in case.”

Still looking at her phone, she walked straight toward the angels.

Then—

“Yah!”

With a grabbing motion, she threw something invisible toward the angels.

Before the angels could even respond, many had already died.

Their bodies exploded, scattering flesh everywhere.
Only a few who managed to shield themselves remained.

But the girl didn’t care.
What mattered now was—

“Ahh! Mizuhi looks so cool! Ahahahaha, hey Gardener-kun, look at this! That’s my junior! Cool, right?”

Laughing at what was clearly an inside joke, the girl waved the phone.
The young man gave a vague smile, unsure how to respond.

“…Also, isn’t she stronger? What’s with those flames? She must’ve found the manual I left behind and trained hard. Good girl.”

Nodding proudly, she slaughtered the remaining Seraph-class angels casually.
The weapon in her hand became faintly visible—

A plain, unadorned spear.

“And this one… who’s that? A newbie? Wings make things visually clear, huh… Oh, Rokuhara! Is Rei not here? Hmm?”

Still not looking away from her phone, she kept impaling angels with precise thrusts.

Already, she had killed hundreds.

Only her body was shielded from the blood by a strange barrier—the surroundings were soaked in angel blood.

Then, one large angel leapt forward.
A towering one with stag-like antlers.

She finally looked up from her phone.
But only for a moment.

“Oh, this one’s okay to kill.”

Spinning her see-through spear, she approached recklessly.

Sensing an opening, the angel unleashed its strongest power.

Its antlers vibrated like tuning forks, sending deadly sound waves.

Anyone who heard it would die—an unavoidable death.

And yet—

“Ew, what a gross sound. No taste at all.”

That was it.

There are only two ways to deal with this kind of angel:
Block the sound completely,
or destroy the antlers.

There’s no third option.
Hearing it and surviving is supposed to be impossible.

So her survival was already an anomaly.

“I may not look it, but I actually like ballads, you know!”

With absurd words, she threw her spear.
It pierced the angel without resistance.

In the next moment, the angel vanished entirely.

Not even registering it, the girl kept enjoying her phone.

“Yep yep, everyone’s growing up well. I’m so proud… Hm?”

Then she froze.

The young man asked worriedly—
her cheerful face had turned grim.

But she didn’t answer, just fiddled with the phone.

He peeked over her shoulder.
She was scrubbing through a video sent by The Chairman.

“…This one’s real. But in this scene, something’s off… No, this one too. Okay, this timing is real.”

Muttering, she tilted her head.
There was hostility in her eyes—something not even present when fighting angels.

“Hmm…”

Scratching her head, she opened her mouth in frustration.

“—Who’s pretending to be Toa…? What did that kid pick up?”

Not understanding her words, the young man tilted his head too.

No one here could answer that question.

On the screen, Tsukimiya Toa was smiling happily.