Chapter 131

Kougami Kage said with a smile.

Through these methods, she collaborated with the Magic girl, collected a lot of data, and finally created this gift for Lily.

However, for some reason, the air in the room suddenly became somewhat quiet.

The smile on Haihara's face gradually disappeared, and for some reason, it turned somewhat cold.

"... Lily?"

Kougami Kage suddenly felt that something was wrong.

"Snort."

"Lily? Are you... angry?"

For a long time afterward, Haihara didn't speak to Kougami Kage again.

Chapter Sixty-Six: Haihara's Dream

The next day, Kougami Kage couldn't get out of bed, so Haihara had to drive her this morning.

Was this trip home a complete success?

It seems she has developed a close relationship with her childhood sweetheart, whom she had dated since they were young and was planning to marry.

Perhaps I should thank my parents.

Haihara felt that if she went home to visit them every year, she would probably receive their blessings.

She'll be back next year.

When she left, Haihara couldn't help but feel a little sad, but it happened every year, and she was used to it.

At this time of year, her eldest daughter would hug and comfort her until she calmed down. This year, however, it was Kougami Kage who was by her side. Kougami Kage was clearly not as good at pleasing people as her little darling.

Kougami Kage is still sitting in the passenger seat, looking distracted, and seems to be rubbing his legs from time to time.

Yesterday was her first time with her childhood sweetheart.

I remember at the beginning, this woman would tremble for a long time even if I touched her, so it took a long time just to try to get closer to her.

Haihara taught her quite a few things over the afternoon and evening, but Kougami Kage seemed to have no talent in these areas at all, being rather clumsy. Although her figure and face suited Haibara's taste, Haihara was still somewhat dissatisfied.

To be honest, yesterday in bed, Haihara got all the pleasure she wanted by actively seeking it out, while when Kougami Kage tried to please her, she felt almost nothing.

At this moment, Haihara inevitably made a comparison in her mind.

Although the headmistress is a pervert, she's still better at pleasing her.

Before we knew it, we were almost in the new urban area.

Haihara isn't good at driving, so it took her much longer to get home than it did to get there; she probably won't get home until noon.

Her plan was to take Kougami Kage home first, and then take the bus back herself.

Come to think of it, Haihara realized that she had never actually been to Kougami's place. Although they would go on dates from time to time, the only time Kougami had ever come to her house was when Kougami Kage.

However, Haihara will probably visit Kougami's house more often afterward.

Do you live here now?

After driving into the new urban area for a while, with the help of Haro Navigation, Haihara found Kougami Kage's current home.

It's more like a research institute than a home.

It was extremely remote, with no decent buildings around. At first glance, it looked like an abandoned shed. According to Kougami, the research institute was underground.

Although her childhood sweetheart has always been a Monster.

But living alone in such a place was still unimaginable for Haihara.

"Um... Lily, would you like to come in and sit down?"

Kougami Kage seemed to realize just how shabby her living quarters were, and even she was embarrassed to let Haihara see what was inside.

She used to not care when those Magic girls came and went as they pleased.

Haihara simply shook her head slightly.

"No."

I've been working on it all day yesterday.

She understands women with unfulfilled desires better than anyone.

If she goes inside with Kougami Kage again, it will probably waste several more hours, and Haihara is already a bit tired from driving today, so she wants to find a place to rest.

"Oh..." For some reason, Kougami Kage felt a little disappointed.

However, neither Haihara nor Kougami Kage got out of the car immediately upon arrival.

Although their relationship suddenly escalated several times yesterday, it was only half-hearted; before that, there were still things that hadn't been clearly explained.

The car has stopped, there's no music playing inside, and no one is speaking.

After a while, Kougami Kage lowered his head:

"Are we... officially together?"

She subconsciously touched her ring, as if trying to confirm something.

Haihara simply raised her head, reached out and gently took Kougami Kage's hand, pulling him in front of her.

Seeing the ill-fitting ring on Kougami Kage's hand, Haihara squeezed Kougami's fingers.

Do you want to hear my answer now?

Her tone was the same as before—flat, emotionless, and inscrutable.

Kougami Kage's hand suddenly stiffened.

She was terrified of hearing an answer she didn't want to hear.

After a few breaths, Haihara, no longer wanting to keep Kougami Kage, continued:

"This ring must hurt a lot to wear."

She mentioned the ring.

This is a topic Kougami Kage doesn't want to hear.

"I'm used to it..."

She wanted to avoid the topic, and spoke very softly.

Kougami Kage had indeed gotten used to it.

The ring was quite large when she bought it, and it's only a little tight now. She can probably take it off with a little effort, and it won't hurt her unbearably.

Even if it would hurt her, she wouldn't take it off.

But the woman who touched her hand gave a simple answer.

"Take it off."

Haihara spoke calmly.

Kougami Kage's expression froze for a moment. She subconsciously grabbed Haihara's wrist, and the words of pleading for her quickly flashed through her mind.

Just as she was at a loss, she heard Haihara the next thing.

"I'll get you a better size ring, so you don't have to wear this one anymore."

Haihara tried to take off the ring, but gave up before she could even get it halfway off because she was afraid of hurting Kougami Kage.

Kougami Kage's previously stiff hands became light and agile.

Haihara saved up a lot of money, but she didn't use it for anything other than dating high school girls and raising her daughter.

It's a bit expensive as a gift for a friend.

However, if it's a gift for his girlfriend, she wouldn't feel bad about spending that much money.

As for the ring I received as a child, it's fine to keep it as a collectible or keepsake, but I'd rather not wear it on my finger.

"..."

After a long silence, Kougami Kage's eyes reddened slightly, but it was different from before.

Afterwards, Kougami Kage hugged her for a long time in the car.

Haihara still dislikes the heat.

Kougami Kage was easier to coax than I had imagined.

After Haihara said she would give her a new ring, she forgot about the other issues and was immersed in happiness.

Haihara, however, still did not answer Kougami's question.

What exactly is her attitude?

In fact, Haihara herself didn't know either.

Frankly, she can't give Kougami Kage an answer right now.

Before learning about Kougami Kage's feelings, Haihara still harbored feelings for her female colleague Ms. Suzuki.

She had never thought about being liked before.

Haihara's inner turmoil was far greater than she had imagined.

When I was little, Haihara's biggest wish wasn't to become a Magic girl, but to be loved by someone.

She was a gloomy and unremarkable girl.

She has an ordinary appearance, an ordinary family background, and a personality that is unlikely to attract attention.

While others played games like pretending to be Magic girls or playing house, Haihara could only watch them from afar in a corner. At that time, she vaguely felt lonely and thought, "If only someone could like me."

At first, she thought that becoming Magic girl would fulfill that wish.

But as she grew up, she gradually figured it out.

Haihara's expectation is not to become beautiful, rich, or popular.

Instead, she hoped that even though she was so ordinary and inconspicuous, there would still be someone who liked her despite her lack of merit.

Besides parents.

It wasn't because she was someone's child, someone's sister, or because of any special connection they had; I simply liked her because she was here.

Such an idea is, of course, very naive.

But when she told her parents about this wish when she was little, her mother would pat her head and tell her that this wish would come true someday.

Therefore, Haihara's idea has never changed.

The sky seems a bit gloomy today, with a grayer tone than usual. The weather forecast says it will rain this afternoon, after which the temperature in the city will gradually drop.

Haihara walked alone in the deserted alley.

It seemed like she suddenly remembered something.

"Dad, Mom, so someone likes me after all..."

Haihara kept her head down, her face expressionless.

Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

She is no longer a girl, but an adult with her own family.

She slowly raised her head and said softly:

"I will become happy."

Chapter Sixty- Kazama: Miss Kazama Stopped Thinking

I don't know when, but it started raining again in this city.

I heard that before Magic girls started appearing in the city so often, many people left because of this kind of weather, as it made them feel depressed. But Haihara didn't hate it. She always felt good when she saw rain, and she especially liked the feeling of the sky being covered by rain clouds.

After separating from Hong Kougami Kage, Haihara did not return to her small rented apartment, but went to another home she hadn't been back to for a long time.