Chapter 788

While she was worrying, Miyu and Illya arrived at school.

"... That guy didn't attack."

"Um."

Illya remained on guard against Kuro even during her lunch break.

Because of the curse of shared pain, Kuro shouldn't be able to attack Illya, but they really don't know what Kuro might do now.

"He didn't come to school either... Of course, that's to be expected, given what happened last night."

"Illya, you're acting a little strange."

"Seriously, I have absolutely no idea what that guy is thinking."

"Illya... um, Kuro, she..."

Just as Miyu was about to speak, an attack from behind interrupted her.

"Beautiful, Miyu!?"

Tatsuko, a classmate, carelessly tossed his schoolbag, which hit Miyu squarely.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry."

Illya and her classmates started talking about the upcoming summer vacation.

The first day of summer vacation was Illya's birthday, and she happily announced that her brother would take her to the beach.

By the way, that day was also Miyu's birthday.

Shirou already knows about this.

In other words, we will celebrate the birthdays of both Illya Miyu.

Miyu wasn't actually interested in the birthday party, but Shirou was really enthusiastic... and she didn't want to spoil his fun.

In addition, although she wasn't interested in the birthday party, she was really looking forward to going to the beach.

"The members are Illya, Miyu Tatsuko I, Nanaki, Mimi... and Kuro, I guess."

"... Should we call that guy too?"

"Hey, it's not right to exclude Kuro. You're friends, right?"

"Friend..."

Upon hearing this word, Illya gave a subtle look and stared blankly at everyone.

Miyu was also surprised.

Because the classmates only spent one day with Kuro.

Is friendship something that can be formed so easily? She was surprised.

Miyu has no friends to this day.

Even his only close friend Illya, was initially there to fulfill Shirou's expectations.

However, from the perspective of their classmates, Illya, Kuro Miyu are all friends.

Miyu remembered what Shirou had told her:

Don't think about carrying everything alone anymore.

Many people will be willing to share the responsibility with you, and there will likely be even more in the future.

"..."

Now that things have come to this, it seems I can understand Mr. Shirou's wish.

Miyu thought to herself, "I also hope that Kuro can become a friend of mine and Illya's."

A sense of mission welled up in the girl's heart.

"... So, that guy didn't attack."

"I think Illya is too wary."

After school, Miyu and Illya, who had been on guard against Kuro all day, stood in front of the shoe cabinet.

The black-haired girl said this somewhat helplessly to Illya, who was taking out her shoes, and then prepared to take out her own shoes.

Just then...

She found a note in her shoe cabinet.

The girl wondered what it was as she took it out to examine it.

"!?"

"Miyu- sama?"

"What's wrong, Miyu?"

Miyu shook her head. "It's nothing. I have things to do today, Illya, you should go back first."

"Eh, um..."

After saying that, she changed her shoes, parted ways with Illya, and headed somewhere.

"Miyu- sama, where are you going?"

"... Something's come up. Sapphire, don't contact anyone."

After giving Sapphire her instructions, Miyu headed towards her destination.

We veered off the road and entered the woods, continuing deeper into the forest, where we heard unfamiliar sounds.

That's the sound of water hitting something.

This sound is...

"... This is... the sea?"

The view suddenly opened up, revealing an endless expanse of blue.

Miyu was stunned.

"There really is a sea nearby..."

What Mr. Shirou said is true.

Everyone says that you can see the sea from near Fuyuki City.

"That's amazing..."

"You came alone. I'm so glad, Miyu."

"!?"

Just as Miyu was captivated by the sea, a voice pulled her back to reality.

Chloe sat on a rock jutting out into the sea—she was the one who had called Miyu out with the note.

"What do you want by calling me out with this thing?"

"Hmm~ I want to Miyu."

"... Me? Not Mr. Shirou?"

Upon hearing Miyu's words, Chloe turned her face away, her voice trembling with tears.

"My brother... he must be utterly disappointed in me."

"..."

I don't think that's possible, Miyu thought to herself.

"... Kuro, let's talk this out again, together with everyone."

Chloe sneered, "That's impossible. Because Rin and the others want the cards, right?"

However, if I hand over the card, I will disappear.

And there's this guy who's impossible to communicate with. I don't think there's any room for negotiation with him."

"Unable to communicate... you mean Illya?"

When Miyu looked confused, Chloe looked at her with pity.

"Poor Miyu. Don't you understand? Or do you simply not want to understand?"

Chloe's words made Miyu's heart pound.

That was a statement that struck right to the heart of her soul.

"Hehehe, we're not worth fighting for Illya, are we? But let's chat for a bit, Miyu."

Chloe's figure disappeared from the reef.

Before Miyu could react, she appeared behind her and handed her a chair.

"!!!"

Miyu quickly jumped to the side.

"This reaction... Hehehe, Miyu really did know about Magecraft before she even met Luvia and the others."

"..."

Miyu knew something was wrong.

Kuro saw through her secret.

However, this also shows Kuro...

"I knew it! I knew it was strange. Miyu was with the Magecraft from the beginning, wasn't she?"

Chloe flashed a seductive smile.

"In that case, we should be able to understand each other. We have no reason to fight, right?"

Remember what Illya said yesterday—her wish.

I want to go back to my old life.

"In other words, Illya denies that we met."

"..."

Miyu held her breath.

Chloe continued, "Illya distanced herself from me because she didn't want to know the dark side of Magecraft."

She wants to protect her daily life; judging from her wishes, that's definitely the case.

"... Perhaps that's true."

"I can understand how that child feels. But that's a different matter from whether I can accept it."

Miyu, "... Aren't you going to talk to her at all, no matter what?"

"You're so annoying, Miyu. There's absolutely no way Illya and I can understand each other."

There are some things in this world that can never be shared with others.

You should know what Miyu, right? That's the kind of question.

"I don't understand, "Miyu clenched her fist.

"... Something that can't be shared with others? What are Illya and Kuro fighting over? Why are they fighting?"

"Alright, I'll make an exception and tell you. There's something that Illya and I absolutely cannot share. That is..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chloe disappeared.

Miyu immediately transformed into her Magical Girl form, but she was still a step too slow.

"It exists."

"!?"

Chloe had already predicted Miyu's escape route.

She appeared in front of the black-haired girl and kicked the chaotic Miyu.

"Existence"? Illya Miyu are vying for "existence"?