(Heartfelt thanks to Yume no Shouyou, Lei Xiang, Chen Jiale666355, and Snow Bubble Radish for their tips!)
"Taking control... of my own destiny..."
A startling turmoil rose in Miyu's orange eyes. She could no longer hide her wavering, and even her expression became timid.
"Can... I do it?..."
"Do you have so little confidence in your own future and abilities?..." Wu Yan asked gently.
"Aren't you already a Magical Girl? You can fight on your own, you decided to collect the Cards yourself, and you became the Miyu Edelfelt you are today, didn't you?..."
Miyu's heart suddenly tightened, and the turmoil in her eyes intensified once more.
That was right...
Becoming a Magical Girl, helping Luvia collect the Cards, fighting Heroic Spirits—weren't those all decisions she had made herself?...
Then deciding her own future, breaking free of her past, and becoming the real Miyu Edelfelt should not be a problem either, right?...
"Wu... Brother Wu Yan..." At that moment, Miyu's eyes and face were filled with hesitation, but also hope.
"Can... I really do it?..."
"Don't overthink it..." The hand stroking Miyu's head slowly moved down to her cheek, and Wu Yan gently caressed her delicate skin.
"Right now, you're no longer alone. There are people you can rely on..."
"Rely on..." Miyu could not help meeting Wu Yan's gaze. Looking at his heart-stirring smile, she spoke without giving it any thought.
"Does that include you too, Brother Wu Yan?..."
Wu Yan was somewhat surprised by those words, then smiled helplessly.
"If you don't mind an enemy like me..."
"Mm..." Miyu involuntarily closed her eyes and nodded. With a faint smile, she rested her cheek against Wu Yan's hand as though nestling into it.
"Ahem..." At that moment, Luvia cleared her throat and spoke with a trace of jealousy.
"Miyu,