The end of the story is a dissatisfying but not a perfect ending.
The concept of witches disappeared, and everyone would no longer suffer the pains they once experienced; Mami Tomoe and Sakura Kyoko were both resurrected, but the red and blue couple in everyone's eyes were separated forever.
Madoka became a god, saving everyone and the entire universe, but she couldn't 'save' herself; after realizing her connection with Homura Akemi across countless parallel worlds, she couldn't accompany her through the rest of her life, which is also a regret.
To live happily with Madoka was Homura Akemi's hope, and it was also the hope of the readers who had followed the story this far.
That was truly not easy.
It was a long and moving story.
"Sigh, it's over… I didn't expect such an ending. The Old Thief is indeed ruthless; he didn't write a completely insane, all-out destructive ending, but this situation is still very annoying, you know! Can't everyone be saved? And Sayaka too… she's already had such bad luck, at least let them have a beautiful dream!"
Kousaka Kirino let out a long sigh, then her expression became agitated again.
She was completely engrossed in the plot of this volume; whether it was the suspense built up earlier or the lingering feeling at the end, it made her unable to stop reading.
"Although that's what I said, but…"
Kousaka Kirino suddenly grinned.
It was truly excellent that she had, in a moment of indignation, decided to read this work titled "puella magi madoka magica"!
She liked magical girls, she liked such moe works, and she disliked stories of injury and hatred…
However, she had to admit that she got hooked incredibly fast, even going against her own principles, deeply captivated by such a plot.
And after its conclusion, a sense of emptiness involuntarily welled up in her heart.
"If only it could be animated…" she couldn't help but think.
For most works, animation is more appealing, and many works rely on animation to boost the sales of the original.
And for such a wonderful work, if it were animated, she believed it would definitely achieve excellent results!
Because, in terms of story alone, it was better than all the magical girl works she had ever seen.
"But with this dark style, if it were broadcast on TV, it would surely scare quite a few children, wouldn't it?"
Kousaka Kirino smirked.
It seemed that such a scene wouldn't be so bad?
As if some kind of malice was awakening in her heart.
"Hmm? Could it be that Old Thief has always thought this way?! You hateful bastard!"
The girl's pupils widened.
…
"Senpai's second work has also concluded perfectly, how wonderful! And such a degree of completion, achieved at an average speed of less than two months… Nayuta's debut work still needs some time to finish! Am I spending too much time playing games?"
After finishing reading, Kani Nayuta praised the work while also reflecting.
In truth, her creative pace was quite normal; it was just that Izumi Masamune's writing speed was too fast.
However, she didn't dwell too much on this point, instead continuing to ponder over the work she loved so much.
"Senpai's ideas are truly imaginative and astonishing, especially this work, which I like even more…"
Compared to "demon slayer," there was no doubt that she, being sensitive, preferred this kind of work, as she could feel more and the emotions were more profound.
"However, Senpai's description in the final part, besides creating atmosphere, must have had other purposes, right? Does Senpai also think such a story isn't perfect, and therefore plans a sequel to change everything?"
Kani Nayuta noticed the ending part where Homura Akemi told Kyubey the story before the universe was reshaped.
This was a significant foreshadowing.
After all, in the story, if an existence as malicious as Kyubey were to get curious, it would definitely cause trouble…
"Perhaps, in the script's design, Homura deliberately told it to him."
Kani Nayuta even made a bold conjecture.
Saving Madoka was Homura Akemi's initial intention, and if she had achieved her goal from the start, there would have been nothing more to it.
However, from the perspective of a novel, Homura Akemi, having experienced multiple reincarnations, had subtle differences in her thoughts.
'Saving you' merely existed as a landmark.
So what would Homura Akemi's true inner thoughts be?
This was the thought-provoking part.
"Hehehe, could it be that I guessed correctly? Senpai… If so, it would become even more interesting."
Kani Nayuta began to imagine within her heart.
…
Inside the school's Literary Club.
"This is great! Hana, you finally agreed! Now our Literary Club is completely invincible! With an ace like you, even if other schools hold exchange activities, we can easily handle them…"
Usami Suzune was extremely excited at this moment, because through her unremitting efforts, she had finally achieved this goal and moved her childhood friend.
"Clap clap clap…"
The other girls in the Literary Club also applauded.
They didn't know Senju Muramasa's story, but they knew Umezono Hana's story very well.
Many of the articles she had written had caused a sensation on campus.
"Hmm? What is this…"
As soon as she entered the clubroom, Senju Muramasa was first drawn to the bookshelf nearby.
Because those weren't the usual books the Literary Club would read, but a pile of light novels, with the recently concluded "puella magi madoka magica" at the forefront.
This was, of course, to cater to her preferences.
Usami Suzune knew that Hana's home was already filled with other traditional books, but the only light novels she had were Izumi Masamune's works.
Therefore, she intended to approach it from this angle, so that Hana could enjoy reading in the club.
Senju Muramasa reached out and took down the final volume of "puella magi madoka magica."
"Oh right, I had something yesterday and couldn't be with Hana, so how about we make up for it today? I'd like to hear your explanation, Hana… Also, everyone in the Literary Club has read this work, so don't worry about them not understanding ~"
Usami Suzune took her arm and sat down at the square table nearby.
"Umezono-san, please!"
"I've wanted to hear Umezono-san's explanation for a long time…"
"That's right, that's right. Because it's our first time reading such a work, although we think it's indeed good, there are many parts we don't quite understand."
Several Literary Club girls cast expectant glances.
It was hard to refuse such earnest invitations.
Especially when it came to explaining a work she loved.
Senju Muramasa did not refuse, but instead began to converse with everyone.