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She always felt that she had forgotten someone, a very important person.

That person might also be in the Otherworld, also hidden by the gods, and it's very likely that their social circle overlaps with yours and Aya's.

So Sugiyama Rika wanted to talk to Terasaki Ayasa to figure out if she was being too sensitive.

However, from 3904 and others, Sugiyama Rika learned that there seemed to be no one else in the underworld.

Moreover, the environment of the Otherworld is not suitable for survival. If he really disappeared many years ago, then he is likely to be in grave danger.

After all, the bloodshed in the underworld is real.

The entire inner world is like the layer of dust that has been removed from the outer world. If you get injured and bleed there, the blood won't turn into orange juice, and it's very difficult to use magic.

Sugiyama Rika couldn't help but feel a little disappointed: "...Is that so..."

Was it really just her imagination?

Ayasa Terasaki, however, said, "Sometimes, intuition is also quite important."

She patted Sugiyama Sataka's forehead, signaling the latter not to overthink it.

Since that's the case, there's no harm in spending some time investigating. Anyway, Sugiyama Rika has plenty of time; if she doesn't go traveling, she could turn Miracle City upside down just to find the weirdo who plasters everywhere with flyers.

After much deliberation, Sugiyama Rika finally decided to investigate based on this sense of incongruity.

It wasn't that she hesitated, but rather that she didn't know how to begin. Compared to Mayumi Haga, who had received reminders from Megaran, the person who had completely disappeared from her memory was difficult to recall, and her specific identity was impossible to ascertain.

Never mind, I'll go back and ask Mayumi again.

Instead of flying home, Sugiyama Rika took the tram back, pondering the matter throughout the journey.

Then, with a heavy heart, Sugiyama Rika pushed open the door to her house.

Main text: Chapter 206 Giving Young People Some Room to Move Around

Sugiyama Rika has always trusted Tono Hitomi.

After all, Hitomi Tohno was chosen as a magical girl by the Jewel Beast who was originally her partner. Needless to say, she is pure-hearted, kind, and very warm-hearted.

The two have very similar personalities, except that Hitomi Tono is a bit silly and single-minded.

After all, they are both magical girls with a red-themed role, so they have a lot in common.

Before she can leave Miracle City to embark on her own world tour, Sugiyama Rika must find her successor.

Calling her an heir is not entirely accurate; she should be described as a magical girl who will continue to protect this Miracle City in her place.

In Sugiyama Rika's era, the eccentrics had generally reconciled with the magical girls, achieving a final coexistence.

However, this doesn't mean there won't be new weirdos causing trouble, so new magical girls are also necessary.

At that time, she saw Tono Hitomi talking to Mayumi Haga in the park and immediately felt that Tono Hitomi was a very pleasing child.

Furthermore, the gem beast that she was in a semi-dormant state due to certain events also indicated that if it were Tohno Hitomi, she would definitely have the potential to become a magical girl surpassing Sugiyama Rika, and is the "strongest" potential candidate.

I don’t know if it’s a convention, but generally speaking, magical girls who are red or pink are more likely to be blessed by miracles.

In essence, this means that in stories revolving around magical girls, these magical girls with vibrant and warm colors are more like the protagonists and are more likely to receive the favor of fate.

When I was at Sugiyama Primary School, Sakura, the magical girl from Miracle City, was also a pink-themed magical girl, and it was vaguely apparent that Sakura actually played the role of a silly leader in the group.

In her era as Rika Sugiyama—the magical girl in red—she was neither the strategist nor the true leader of the group, but the level of magic she reached was a peak that magic users could not reach even in their entire lives.

Now, even Rika Sugiyama finds Hitomi Tono's magical power—that of the magical girl Crimson—terrifying.

After conducting preliminary aptitude tests, Sugiyama Rika decided that Tohno Hitomi was her successor and handed over her Gemmon partner "Ryan" to Tohno Hitomi.

Furthermore, out of personal motives, she had privately asked Tono Hitomi to take care of each other.

Mayumi Haga is the kind of person who acts recklessly when she's alone, but if someone needs her, she'll temporarily stop this slow self-destruction and start taking care of others.

This is also to take care of herself.

Therefore, Sugiyama Rika once hoped that Tono Hitomi could take care of Haga Mayumi a little. She didn't ask for anything, she just hoped that Tono Hitomi could be Haga Mayumi's friend and spend more time with her.

She has always felt that her decision was the right one.

After all, Mayumi Haga and Hitomi Tono are the same age. It was Hitomi Tono who got Mayumi Haga to say the first words in the park, which is enough to show that Hitomi Tono is actually very pleasing to Mayumi Haga.

Although what happened in the park back then was just a small misunderstanding, it was, after all, proof that Mayumi Haga had begun to truly engage with the world, so this wonderful misunderstanding has continued to this day.

Later, Hitomi Tono and Mayumi Haga also became very good friends.

Therefore, Sugiyama Rika has always believed that her choice was correct.

Hitomi is a very good girl, someone you can trust, both as a magical girl and as a friend to your own child.

This idea was ruthlessly shattered the moment she pushed open the door to her home.

Strange noises seemed to be coming from Mayumi Haga's bedroom.

Sugiyama Rika didn't realize what was happening inside at first, and it took her a full five seconds before she exclaimed in surprise: "Huh?!"

No, these two people... huh?

She didn't think there was anything wrong with her child dating, but it seemed like she skipped through many episodes of the story!

Why do I feel like I'm at least a whole version behind?!

This cannot be blamed on Sugiyama Satoka.

Back in the mental space, she was just a gatekeeper. And the doors in the mental space were always more soundproof than doors in the real world, so she knew nothing.

After that incident, Mayumi Haga and Hitomi Tono began to subtly distance themselves, only reconciling a few days before her disappearance. Rika Sugiyama, being an exceptionally oblivious parent, therefore…

...She really had no idea!

It was only at this moment that she realized that her suggestion for the two children to take care of each other had actually led to a change in their relationship...

Sugiyama Rikka stood at the door, her pupils dilating in shock.

Having had enough of eavesdropping, Megrana glanced at her from the sofa and said, "Oh, you're back."

"Who is this?" Fuyun, who was sitting next to her cleaning out her family's sweets inventory, was quite curious. In fact, she had glimpsed Sugiyama Rika once when she was at the Spirit Vein, but she really didn't know who this red-haired lady was.

While she was wandering around the house, she peeked out the door and discovered that the nameplate on the door didn't say "Yuhe" but "Sugiyama".

This must be the kind guardian who provided Mayumi with a place to stay.

She doesn't seem like a simple person either.

Now, this extraordinary person looked panicked and leaned closer in a low voice: "Wait... isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to stay here like this? Should we leave first..."

Clearly, Sugiyama Rika is not worried about her child dating too early, but rather about whether she herself will become an obstacle in the process.

After all, she wasn't a traditional parent, and her own life was a mess... Moreover, it was already lucky for Mayumi Haga to be able to fall in love with someone, and having Tono Hitomi as her partner was even better. After thinking it over, Sugiyama Rika had no reason to object.

It's not like she's in a relationship.

But...

In other words, it is indeed a bit strange for a parent to be here at a time like this.

So Sugiyama Rika decided to take Magrane and Ms. Fukuun away from home first, the three adults going out for some tea and snacks, and then return after finishing their business here.

Megrana, who was inexplicably grouped into the elders' group: "..."

She retorted angrily, "Don't drag me into this! I liked Mayumi before this happened, what's wrong with me staying here and listening?"

"What?! You?!" Sugiyama Rikka exclaimed in shock.

Her surprise didn't seem fake.

After all, it's just too unbelievable that the talking brain in the house, the pet-like Megane, is actually Hitomi Tono's love rival.

In Sugiyama Rika's mind, this was like a pet tortoise being jealous of its owner's girlfriend.

Although this pet turtle is now her short video collaborator.

Megrana was furious upon hearing this: "Whom do you think you are?"

"Given the water demons' tendency to be attracted to strength, this girl probably really did have a crush on Mayumi before." A faint voice came from the side, tinged with schadenfreude. "Water demons are a race that eats people when expressing their affection, but she couldn't beat Mayumi, so she ended up like this."

Sugiyama Rika covered her mouth, her expression filled with reverence for Megragne: "It really is bloody love."

Megrana: "...you..."

In any case, it would be too strange to let Miss Fish Head stay and listen to the whole thing.

Looking at the crystal blue of the Magrane, for some reason, I always felt that it was also emitting a faint green glow.

Regardless of Megraña's protests, Sugiyama Rika and Ukiyun put the item into their grocery basket, quietly closed the door, and created space for the two young people to move around.

When she left, because the floating clouds were attached to Urzana's core, Sugiyama Rika also took Urzana's core with her.

Urzana, who was suddenly carried away: ? (Sleepy-eyed)

However, due to Megaran's unique appearance and his ghostly, floating cloud form, it is not very convenient for him to go to other places.

Although the people in this world are very tolerant, Fuyun quietly reminded Sugiyama Rika that Megaran is actually a bit dangerous and should not be taken to public places casually, lest this guy have a free meal.

Where should we go then...?

Sugiyama Rikka stroked her chin and thought for a while, then her eyes lit up.

That's it, let's go there.

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"...This is the first time you've come to my clinic carrying a grocery basket." Terasaki Ayasa was speechless when she saw Sugiyama Rika, who had just returned home, come back to her magic clinic with a grocery shopping basket.

Did this guy not go home, but go grocery shopping instead?

Moreover, she noticed that Sugiyama Rika had that suspiciously silly expression on her face again.

...Something feels off.

Terasaki Ayasa was all too familiar with that expression.

When they were both magical girls, Terasaki Ayasa and Sugiyama Rika met. Before long, the cheerful and outgoing Sugiyama Rika became acquainted with Terasaki Ayasa.

Although Sugiyama Rika is from a prestigious family, her personality cannot be described as that of a young lady.

She was interested in some strange things, including dried frogs, weird-tasting candies, and stones that looked like buttocks.

Whenever she finds these strange and unusual things, she makes this silly and cheeky face, and then excitedly shows them off to Ayasa Terasaki.

It had been a long time since she last did this, after she brought out that poop tea strainer and burned incense between the pink rabbit's legs.

What is it this time?

Terasaki Ayasa had a bad feeling.

"Ta-da!" Then Sugiyama Rika grinned foolishly, pulled an exquisitely carved female head sculpture from her shopping basket, and held it up to herself like a treasure, "Ayasa, look at this!"

call.

Terasaki Ayasa breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, this is much better than that poop tea strainer; at least it's a true work of art.

To be fair, this head sculpture with its eyes closed is really exquisite. The face is serene yet has a touch of allure, and the hair is sculpted so smoothly and lifelike that it seems like it will open its eyes at any moment.

Then Megraine actually opened her eyes, muttering, "...Phew, I'm awake. Where am I...?"

She and Terasaki Ayasa looked at each other.

Terazaki Aisha: "..."

Megrana: "...Huh?"

It can talk?!

Terasaki Ayasa appeared very calm, but in reality, when Megaran suddenly opened her eyes and spoke, she felt she almost lost her composure.

Of course, the first reaction was shock.

After all, the idea of ​​a statue suddenly speaking is quite startling.

But after realizing what had happened, a strong sense of curiosity welled up inside.

Ayasa Terasaki is a very inquisitive person; otherwise, she wouldn't have become a magical girl to study magic. Now, with a talking head statue standing before her, how could she not be interested?

Li Hua really did get her hands on something good... This is much more interesting than anything she's ever brought before!

"Rika, what is this?" Terasaki Ayasa spoke at almost twice the speed of her usual lazy self, bombarding her with questions. "A familiar? A magical creature? Or is it just an illusion? Is she alive? She doesn't look human. Did you create her?"

After asking her last question, she paused, realizing that given Sugiyama Rika's patience and skill level, it was practically impossible for her to patiently create such a perfect magical creature. Therefore, she rejected the idea: "It can't be your work. So what is it then?"