"So many Witches appearing at once, each with a different personality. Things are getting interesting, and it looks like the other Witches are also in the tomb and will appear sooner or later."
"Betty is so pitiful. This is all Echidna's doing. I knew that woman wasn't a good person."
"Roswaal is too evil! Before, I just had a hunch I disliked him, but now it's confirmed."
"Hehehe, a broken Emilia is truly too cute! Even cuter than before!"
Shiina Mafuyu was squatting at home, reading the novel and muttering to herself, her expression changing back and forth.
In the content of the tenth volume, what surprised her most was not Echidna's performance, nor Roswaal's persistence, but a different form of Emilia, which was very much to her liking.
As for the reason, everyone who understands, understands. She also often acts crazy online.
For example, after reading this time, she imitated Emilia's tone—or rather, she didn't imitate, but simply indulged the devil in her heart—and posted a yandere statement on 'Mafuyu-chan's' personal account, only the object of the statement was changed from Natsuki Subaru to Izumi-sensei.
["Izumi-sensei, I love you the most. I love your unyielding spirit, I love you… I wish I could be with you forever, making you spend your life in a dark room…"]
A group of fans watching the fun below were immediately amused.
["It's over, Mafuyu-chan is having another episode!"]
["Tsk tsk tsk, if the Old Thief saw this, wouldn't his scalp tingle?"]
["Forward it to the Old Thief, let him know what a yandere in real life is like."]
["Old Thief: Scared.jpg."]
["Old Thief: Don't come over here!"]
Of course, they were just joking. It wasn't the first time Mafuyu-chan had caused a stir.
However, they did forward this message to a place where Izumi Chihiro could see it.
He responded, "No!!!"
Accompanied by a Madoka emoji that said, 'This kind of thing is definitely very strange.'
Seeing the Old Thief's 'panic,' the fans all smiled knowingly.
A few days later.
"Mashiro, your manga is getting better and better. The interactions between μ's (Muse) are no longer as awkward as before. Did anything happen in between?"
Shiina Mafuyu asked curiously, holding the manga magazine she bought yesterday.
As an otaku, she considered herself to have some discernment when it came to evaluating manga, able to see the changes in a work's quality.
"Thank you."
Mashiro responded politely before explaining, "Because μ's (Muse) told me about their experiences, I just expressed them."
"Also, I observed Chihiro's interactions with them."
She thought of something else and added.
"They?"
Shiina Mafuyu paused, and after realizing, a knowing smile appeared on her face.
"Chihiro certainly has many girls around him, and they're all high quality. I wonder who Chihiro will choose in the end? It's so interesting, but I'm definitely on your side, Mashiro."
She patted Mashiro's shoulder.
"Why choose? Everyone being together is the happiest, isn't it?"
Mashiro didn't understand this question yet.
All she saw was that when everyone was together, their smiles were the most abundant.
"Of course you have to choose, because… ah, I forgot."
Shiina Mafuyu remembered the other party's understanding and common sense, and immediately gave up explaining.
"When the time comes, Mashiro, you'll understand. Love is about wanting to possess, and it makes you jealous."
"I don't understand, does Mafuyu understand a lot?"
"Not really, I just did a little research when playing galgames."
"You can understand by playing galgames?"
"STOP! Don't ask anymore!"
As soon as she thought of the other party's curious questioning style, Shiina Mafuyu broke out in a cold sweat and quickly held out her palm to stop her.
Mashiro had no choice but to put aside her questions.
"Mashiro."
Just then, a call came from the doorway.
"Chihiro."
She turned her head, her expression becoming even more lively.
It was another day for a gathering, and Mashiro was invited to Sagiri's room.
They kept the door tightly shut to prevent someone from eavesdropping, because they were about to discuss something very important!
Although it was important, it wasn't really a secret. It was simply that the upcoming Valentine's Day had made everyone serious about it.
After all, most of those present had already expressed their feelings, and now it was up to each individual's actions.
As for whether it could be accomplished, of course, there is strength in numbers.
During Christmas, they had cooperated well and achieved satisfactory results.
Now, everyone still had an unspoken understanding, maintaining a fair competition.
Unless someone broke the unspoken rule and resorted to drugging…
"What kind of holiday is Valentine's Day?"
Senju Muramasa was the first to ask the question.
She didn't quite understand it, as she had never experienced it, and none of the works she had read explained it.
"Muramasa, you really are 'primitive'."
Yamada Elf tilted her head and looked at her with a hint of disdain.
However, no one was particularly surprised, as she couldn't even use a cell phone before.
"I don't know either."
Regarding this, Mashiro also raised her hand and said.
"It seems I need to explain it to you!"
Yamada Elf then sighed.
"February 14th is what's called Valentine's Day. As for its origins, there are too many, so I won't go into them. I'll just tell you what you need to do, okay? Generally, girls give gifts to boys, and usually only chocolate. However, even when giving chocolate, there's a difference. For example, 'Honmei Chocolate' expresses romantic feelings, or 'Giri Chocolate' expresses gratitude. This can be easily distinguished by the type or packaging of the chocolate."
She quickly explained it clearly.
"Hoh, I didn't realize Miss Elf knew so much. Aren't you from abroad? Shouldn't the Valentine's Day you're referring to be the one from abroad?"
Kani Nayuta feigned surprise.
"Does that even need to be asked?"
Yamada Elf brushed her golden curly hair, "I used it as a reference for my novel back then."
"They celebrate Valentine's Day in other worlds too?"
Kani Nayuta couldn't help but retort.
"Why do you care so much!"
Yamada Elf shouted.
"So, how exactly should we do it? I've never made chocolate before."
Senju Muramasa's usually indifferent face showed a hint of excitement as she sought an answer.
"Either buy the ingredients and make it yourself at home, or go to a specialized handmade shop to create your own exclusive chocolate. You can also include cards and notes filled with your feelings…"
Kani Nayuta eagerly explained.
She had, of course, done her homework.
"Oh, right, according to custom, boys who receive chocolate usually return a gift to the girl a month later, on March 14th, which is 'White Day'. By then, there will be an answer as to whether they've successfully started dating or remain friends…"
Yamada Elf clapped her hands and suddenly said.
At these words, everyone's eyes sharpened several degrees.
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