Dad, Please Let Me Be Your One-and-Only Fan!

"Don't worry about what Charlotte said yesterday."

Chu Yuanqing didn't say those things were false, nor did he say that [Pure White] would exist forever, nor did he say that the Calamity Beasts was a threat. He simply looked at everyone, smiled, and gave a promise:

"No matter what, I will protect you."

The Little Cotton-padded Jacket stared blankly at Qing Bao's smile.

It's strange, Mingming Qing Bao should be more like a gentle mother.

But as her thoughts wandered, she suddenly caught a whiff of her Dad's scent. It was like when she was a baby, being held tenderly and gently in his arms, a strong sense of security filling her entire body and soothing all her worries.

Xie Qingxuan, Kiriwake Yayoi, and Tang Liuli all felt a strong sense of déjà vu.

Those memories, like treasures stranded on a reef in the deep sea, cracked open in the warm smile of the Pure White Witch, and the overflowing foam surged in the darkness, gradually seeing the light of day again along with the surging sorrow.

Little Sakura lowered her eyes, looking at the milk in her glass; the ripples reflected a forgotten scene.

The boy's arm was completely rotted away by the black snow, revealing stark white bones. His black robe was stained with a poignant and tragic crimson. His single pupil had turned into inorganic glass, and half of his beautiful face was mottled and stained, like Silver Mirror that had been smashed to the ground, resembling a broken doll.

This was a gruesome scene, like someone on the verge of death, covered in wounds, yet the person in his memory smiled.

The girl was somewhat dazed. Yes, in the Witch's memory, he seemed to still be smiling at this time.

"Yayoi, close your eyes, I will protect you."

The young Savior made a promise, coughing up bright red blood as his body cracked and scattered before his eyes, like scattered snowflakes, turning into countless mirrors reflecting the heavens and the earth. Thereafter, it continued to grow, extend, expand, and merge, forging a mercury palace that submerged the torii gates and pine forests, interpreting the realm of the supernatural.

The Mirror Tree, as beautiful as moonlight, opened up her illusory and dark childhood, reflecting the scorching sunlight and melting the black snow in the sky. It left a light rustling sound in her ears, like falling snow, as if it were a Beethoven symphony announcing the turn of fate.

Kiriwake Yayoi snapped out of her daze, raised her eyes, and suddenly realized that the color of the lens was strikingly similar to the mercury sword that Chu Yuanqing had wielded that day.

The girl's eyes were tinged with cherry blossom pink, and she smiled faintly yet joyfully, speaking softly with certainty:

"Yes, I believe Xiao Qing."

Xie Qingxuan savored the echoes in her memory. Many years ago, someone had said the exact same thing in the same tone and with the same attitude. She forgot her specific response, only remembering that as payment, she promised to work with him to drive away all the calamities and restore the world to a state of happiness and peace.

So...

Is the world we live in now the future you yearn for?

Tang Liuli felt that Qing Bao's words had a very Magical Girl vibe, and just as she was about to say something, she felt a headache coming on.

Well, unlike the two who still have blessings on them, and Charlotte is on a winning streak on the path of Magical Girl, the Green Eyed Cat whose twin blessings are all attributed to [pure white] is obviously prone to "indigestion".

But... I'm both happy and sad.

These complex and intense emotions, brimming in her chest and almost suffocating her, constantly compelled her to respond.

Tang Liuli was somewhat dazed; following her instincts, she responded:

"I don't want to be protected by Xiao Qing."

"I also want to become Magical Girl and use my power to protect Xiao Qing."

These words seemed to have flipped a switch.

The Little Cotton-padded Jacket subconsciously echoed:

"Yes, that's right, I want to be Magical Girl too, so I can help Dad."

A dark cross appeared in Xie Qingxuan's pupils, and the Goddess Skirt on her fair wrist continued to spin. Under this thought, the [Cocoon of the Heart] also burst forth with the power to break free of its restraints.

Despite possessing strange superpowers, her intuition, gleaned from her memories, tells her that the more power she has, the better, and a yearning to become Magical Girl has arisen in her heart.

Upon Kiriwake Yayoi became anxious. She was the first person in the group to discover how to become Magical Girl, how could she let everyone else beat her to it? She immediately pursed her lips and looked at Chu Yuanqing with pleading eyes, as if to say, "Come and kiss me quickly."

Chu Yuanqing was somewhat surprised, and also somewhat embarrassed.

But upon closer reflection, the pursuit of power is indeed the first reaction when faced with a crisis.

Since Charlotte has already "spoiled" everyone by revealing the deeper truth that will only be told much later, there seems to be no need to hide the core of the talent show, "Flash Dance."

However, unlike the lawless Saintess, Chu Yuanqing, who was always polite and honest, decided to ask Dream Weaver Rabbit's opinion first before telling the Little Idol in the team.

Before the Pure White Witch could even come up with an excuse about needing to "report to her boss," the sound of footsteps approached, attracting the attention of the Little Idol.

Charlotte, with a clear purpose, hugged Chu Yuanqing tightly.

The young girl inhaled the scent of her lover's Soul Flower, absorbing Qing Bao's energy with immense satisfaction. Ignoring the astonished gaze of Chen Xiaoxiao at the next table, she glanced around at her friends and Little Cotton-padded Jacket, blinked her beautiful eyes, and greeted them with a radiant smile:

"Long time no see, good morning everyone!"

--Nonsense! I saw them just yesterday!

Tang Liuli's inner monologue was one of utter disgust; she practically wanted to throw this wicked woman who was stealing Qing Bao's energy out the window.

Unfortunately, as soon as he made eye contact with Charlotte, the useless Green Eyed Cat couldn't help but blush and lower his head.

I'm furious, but why can't I feel any hostility towards this person at all!

At this moment, Tang Liuli deeply felt the terror of the succubus. She patted her cheeks, feeling that she must have been controlled by some kind of magic. She shook her head vigorously, trying to clear her mind of the confusion.

Seeing this, Charlotte thought it looked like a wet cat trying to shake off water, which was extremely interesting. Her eyes sparkled as she let go of Chu Yuanqing and rushed over to pet the cat, causing Tang Liuli to freeze, stop shaking her head, and look at the Little Cotton-padded Jacket next to her for help.

But before Chu Wangshu could respond, the Saintess, having finished petting the cat, ran over to cuddle with her daughter.

Kiriwake Yayoi watched this scene with some wariness. Would Charlotte come and touch her soon?

Well, thankfully things weren't that "bad".

Charlotte hugs her Little Cotton-padded Jacket because she can't resist being close to her daughter, and she pets Liuli because she's an incredibly cute junior. As for snuggling with Qing Bao or her husband/wife, isn't that perfectly normal?

Chu Yuanqing watched as Charlotte finished her tinkering and then asked in the "chat channel" established using the Contract Chain:

Didn't Dreamweave call you to work?

Chu Yuanqing thought that Charlotte would arrive a few days later than them, but she returned after only having breakfast, making her previous reluctance to part somewhat "waste".

Charlotte summarized it in concise language.

Well, this person ignored the fact that he bullied Xiaoyu and Violet in the simulated world of the [Planetarium], and instead talked at length about what kind of treatment the Dream Weaver Rabbit would give him after he stayed in the Ideal Country.

Her words implied that she had lost the "pool party" and was subtly trying to get Chu Yuanqing to make it up to her.

Chu Yuanqing found the request strange; there was no difference between lingerie and swimwear. However, in order to get the conversation back to a more serious topic, she agreed without much thought.

Of course, the reason this person agreed so readily was partly because he knew that even if he didn't agree, Charlotte would coax him into agreeing.

And...

Chu Yuanqing knew her days were numbered, and out of guilt and a desire to make amends, she felt that as her lover, she had an obligation to try her best to meet Charlotte's expectations before she passed away, which naturally included physical ones.

Although... although I need to try my best to control my shame.

Charlotte vaguely guessed Chu Yuanqing's thoughts, but didn't say much. She stubbornly believed that there was still a chance. The pendant that seemed to be the Planet Consciousness, and the Pure White Witch who could freely choose the Soul Flower, were both synonyms for miracles.

Even if it might be wishful thinking, she would rather believe in something than admit that the other person would wither away in this summer.

Regardless, we must remain happy until the results are in.

Because this is exactly what Xiao Qing wanted to see.

Charlotte hid her true feelings well, Xiaoxiao with everyone, and naturally the Little Idol ended up on the same rented bus.

Chen Xiaoxiao and the other staff members watched the Saintess board the car with a strange expression, their feelings quite unsettling.

The Doomsday Diva sat next to Chu Yuanqing, ignoring the wary gaze of the Green Eyed Cat and the "why did you really come along?" look in Little Sakura's eyes. She smiled at everyone and clapped her hands, saying:

"Okay, I heard from Xiao Qing that everyone wants to become Magical Girl, right?"

"I can't help you with that, because... you're Magical Girl now."

P. S.: Next up is the reveal segment. The Little Idol will probably be becoming Magical Girl one after another. However, each Magical Girl has a different type of magic, and I haven't figured out what kind of magic can showcase their individual characteristics yet.

P. S.: Anyone have any thoughts? Post them in the comments so I can share!

P. S.: Oh right, I'm begging for razor blades and monthly votes at the beginning of the month!

Volume 1: 243. Little Sakura's Resolve, The Lantern Responding to the Call. (5K)

The bus was completely silent.

Charlotte's words were so informative that the Little Idol couldn't process them all at once.

--Are we Magical Girl now?

Kiriwake Yayoi's first thought was that after a long period of kissing with Qing Bao, she had silently become Magical Girl!

In an instant, Little Sakura's clever mind realized the problem. Suppressing her feelings of shame and joy, she immediately rejected the idea.

That's right, Qing Bao did say that the magical energy exchange caused by Magic Replenishment would cause the other party to be tainted with some Magical Girl traits, and over time there is a chance that they would be transformed into the same life form. However, this method applies to her, Liuli, and Qingxuan, but has nothing to do with Xiao Shu.

If the Green Eyed Cat is the team's "pet," then Xiao Shu is the most innocent "mascot" in this regard. Qing Bao has always been very worried about being discovered by the other party, seemingly unwilling to set a bad example for the children.

Therefore, let's assume Charlotte was not lying.

Then there must be another reason behind what the other person said, and this reason is something that all four of them have in common. Otherwise... why would it be such a coincidence that an entire team of Magical Girl, beings she's only ever seen a handful of in her entire life, are all of them?

Meanwhile, Holmes Liuli had already caught the tail of the truth.

Green Eyed Cat felt as if she had returned to the night Qing Bao confessed that she was Magical Girl. She analyzed the information she had received at that time word by word, as if she had put on a monocle full of wisdom, and a flash of inspiration struck her.

Qing Bao once said that "Flow State" is the manifestation of Magical Girl's potential.

The idol talent show project "Shining Stage," which involves the entire world, sparked numerous conspiracy theories and hypotheses online when the project was officially launched and its underground base was exposed.

One of the most intriguing aspects is the "Flow State" realm, which seems to exist only in supernatural idol anime, and is flourishing in "Flashdance" programs worldwide.

Furthermore, the [Flow State] development room that Dream Weaver Rabbit has created for the contestants, and Charlotte's mention of a world-class crisis last night, does this suggest that <Flash Dance> is not simply an idol audition, but rather... a large-scale trial to select Magical Girl?

The Green Eyed Cat was utterly shocked by this conclusion. She nearly bristled with fear, raised her round, emerald-green eyes, looked at the smiling Doomsday Diva before her, and instinctively asked:

"So, Flashdance wasn't pure from the start?"

"Are you the Magical Girl who transformed into this show?"

Charlotte smiled upon hearing this and clapped her hands in encouragement:

"Bingo, correct answer! One of the core goals of the <Flash Dance> project is indeed just as you thought, to cultivate enough Magical Girl."

"Hmm, Liuli is still as smart as ever, she deserves a performance!"

Charlotte acted as if she were giving a little red flower to a kindergarten child; after praising her with a smile, she immediately switched to a "I'm sad" expression and said pitifully:

"How can Liuli call me 'you'? It's so unfriendly. She should call me Charlotte- neechan in a sweet and gentle way, just like yesterday, right?"

The Green Eyed Cat tried to ignore the woman's persistent advances, but for some reason, she felt incredibly soft-hearted. Dizzy, she lowered her eyes and stammered:

"Um, I'm sorry, Charlotte, I... I didn't mean to, I'm just not used to it."

Wait, something's not right!

Why should I apologize to this person? We've only known each other for two days!

Tang Liuli suddenly snapped back to her senses. She glared angrily at the mean woman who was pinching her cheeks, but dared not slap her hand away. She could only glare "hard" at Charlotte, muttering angrily to herself.

Damn it, I've been bewitched again!

This person definitely used magic, the kind of super evil hypnotic magic!

Unfortunately, the Little Idol, currently reeling from the truth behind "Flash Dance," showed no intention of helping the Green Eyed Cat break free of the "hypnotic spell," and were all busy processing this bombshell news.

Charlotte explained while petting the cat:

"Actually, I shouldn't have told you this news so soon, but Xiao Qing asked me to do it anyway."

"Therefore, I have requested information access from Dream Weaver Rabbit. Now, please feel free to ask me any questions you may have."

The Doomsday Diva reluctantly lowered her hand from pinching the Liuli cheek, looked at the Little Cotton-padded Jacket who was deep in thought, and smiled:

"Of course, before the Q&A session, to put everyone at ease, I want to give you all a guarantee first."

Even if you become Magical Girl, Flashdance and the official team will not force you to go to the battlefield and fight monsters to the death.

"<Flash Dance> is not a deceptive project. It aims to cultivate Dream Weaver Rabbit who can showcase their charm to the audience and create dazzling stage performances, just with a touch of magic added."

"From this perspective, you can absolutely continue to see yourselves as pure idols."