Chapter 416

Judging from the memories of Sakaki Chika's past that Haihara saw, Sakaki Chika's current life can only be described as slightly improving.

The answer to this question seemed too embarrassing for Star Flower to admit.

The girl with eyes as bright as stars also looked up at the night sky.

Amidst the gentle whisper of the snow wind, the girl also said:

Well...

"Because the job of an idol is a lie."

Haihara heard an unexpected word from Star Flower's mouth.

"A scam?"

Although it makes perfect sense, so much so that it doesn't require careful consideration, I still didn't expect it to be Star Flower herself who said it.

Moreover, she hadn't expected such a simple reason.

She looked at Star Flower, and the girl raised her hand, counting on her fingers---

"Many times, the songs I sing, the dances I dance, the words I say, are not things I wrote myself, but they have become my own."

So you mean you can also compose and choreograph your own music?

Haihara is paying attention to something strange.

Star Flower didn't seem to care.

She continued counting:

"Then, the job of an idol isn't about selling pure talent, but about making others like you."

"For example... even though some seniors in the agency are already in relationships, they still accept fans' interest in their love lives."

"While it's not wrong if you don't get caught, I still find it strange to make money like this."

Haihara never expected Star Flower to think in these ways.

It's not that I feel there's anything unreasonable about it.

What I didn't expect was that the other person's worries would be so realistic.

Isn't that what idols are all about?

Rather, in the past, when Haihara saw fans being disillusioned with their idols who were already in relationships, she would only feel schadenfreude.

Star Flower couldn't help but laugh when she saw Haihara's expression.

It's not that there's anything funny, it's just that seeing Teacher Haihara makes me feel good.

"Um."

"I like Teacher Haihara, I won't deny it, and I won't hide it."

"I don't want to deceive others into thinking I don't have a crush on anyone."

"So I feel that I'm no longer suited to be an idol."

Haihara was truly flattered.

Rather, if she were to weigh the two options herself, it would be a clear case of being love-struck.

However, although it sounds like a very ordinary and simple reason and idea, it is very suitable for the girl in front of you.

I don't want to be a liar.

I don't want to hurt others.

I don't want to suppress my thoughts any longer.

"... For me?"

Will it cause trouble for the teacher?

Star Flower seemed to realize this, and for a moment she became a little shy, cautiously approaching Haihara and looking into Haihara's eyes with her beautiful and pitiful gaze.

--Of course it's very troublesome.

This is too heavy.

Haihara wanted to shrink back, but of course, the swing had no backrest.

But suddenly, slowly, Haihara understood something, and she grabbed the swing ropes again.

"... So after I appeared, you basically never saw me."

"Is it because I, that adult, wasn't there that you were so nervous and scared?"

"Appearance" refers to her losing her memory and turning back into a high school student.

Although such a change is an unexpected and interesting thing for most Magic girls.

But for Sakaki Chika herself, it was enough to make people uneasy.

Just when they were preparing for their graduation performance and about to face the most important moment of their lives, the adults who were most reliable to them and whom they most wanted to confide in suddenly turned into peers who remembered nothing.

Unable to confide in anyone or seek help, I can only face it alone.

Star Flower's gaze flickered slightly before she finally nodded gently.

"It's simpler than I expected."

Haihara nodded as well.

"Um."

"To be honest, even now I'm still very nervous and scared, and I don't know what to do tomorrow."

Star Flower nervously rubbed her fingers together.

At that moment, Haihara was also looking at Star Flower's hand.

What sets Star Flower apart from other Magic girls is that Star Flower has sophisticated makeup like an adult and even wears nail polish.

Therefore, pink nail polish is beautiful and charming.

What should I say in a situation like this?

"I think if you're so concerned about the way your activities are being conducted, and feel that you're deceiving others, you can find better ways to do it."

"In my memory, there are also popular idols who switched careers to become singers or formed bands."

While it's not that Sakaki Chika necessarily has to do it this way, what she wants to say is that there are many ways to continue, and you don't have to give up on what you love so easily.

However, this is just a suggestion.

"As for the rest, I... don't know anything about it myself, so I don't know how to help you."

Haihara was saying things that didn't sound like her.

Too much talk already seems redundant.

Continuing to say this would only make the argument seem weak and unconvincing.

Then, the two of them remained silent for a long time under the moonlight on that snowy night.

Haihara thought that her words had upset the other person.

However, when she looked at the girl beside her again, she only saw the girl smiling at her, Haihara unaware of what the other girl was thinking at that moment.

At this moment, Star Flower suddenly spoke:

"Speaking of which, I also have a question for the teacher."

At that moment, Haihara noticed that the other person was holding the Haihara Crystal that Roses had given her; if it were a gift, it would be quite romantic.

However, she then said something that almost left Haihara speechless—

"Teacher Haihara, you're actually a Magic girl, aren't you?"

The air fell silent for a moment.

Haihara Lily Chou blinked.

After a while, she uttered a nasal sound indistinctly:

"... Um?"

She didn't know what the other person meant by that.

Although this statement seems true, when was Star Flower...?

At night, the Neon lights of the amusement park, forgotten for many years, illuminate the Magic girl sitting on the swing, making her silhouette appear dreamlike and ethereal.

The girl's voice was soft and melodious, like Nightingale's.

At this moment, Haihara's heart also began to feel that the other party's Magic was truly incredible, making it all seem like a dream.

"Because to me, whether it's adults or people my age, Teacher Haihara is Teacher Haihara."

"My teacher is Witch who can cast magical Magic. Every time I'm sad, she appears by my side and solves my problems."

What exactly did Star Flower mean by that?

At this point, Haihara Lily Chou Haibara couldn't fully understand the "Magic" and "Witch" she was referring to.

So, all I remember is what I saw in front of me.

The Roses- colored girl stretched out a finger and gently touched it to her lips, striking a pose that was both radiant and captivating.

"---I've known about this for a long time."

What choice will the girl make for tomorrow's performance, and what will the outcome be?

It seems to have stopped mattering.

And just like the troubles of a young girl.

Inexperienced, naive, and difficult to deal with.

Yet the answer is found silently in youth, and then it naturally fades away and comes to an end.

At the end of the night, Magic Girl Star Flower cast another Magic on Haihara Lily Chou.

As a single spark is launched from the earth and travels into the night sky, a bright string of light reaches the very center of the night, silently and without a trace.

When it reaches the deepest part of the night, it splits in the sky, transforming into bright, colorful fireworks that illuminate the darkness and display the most magnificent colors.

Because it was already late at night, it was a silent fireworks display, unknown to anyone except the two of them.

As the Roses Witch cast her Magic, a radiant Flower of Stars bloomed across the amusement park.

The first star of Maple Plain City held a grand rehearsal dedicated to the Witch under these fireworks.

Chapter 176 Kazama Kiriori's Abnormality

Kirishima Ai made herself some bean sprout stir-fried noodles for lunch today.

The taste is undoubtedly excellent, but fried noodles served at lunchtime would only be considered average.

Because it's so cold, eating cold food just doesn't feel quite right.

So she was a little envious of the classmates eating cup noodles in the classroom; it looked delicious.

"So, you're really announcing that your idol has graduated?"

Although Takanashi has recently started using the name "Chika" occasionally, she rarely uses that affectionate term in person.

Kirishima Ai is also one.

"Yeah, but I'll have to be extra careful going to school for a while now. Luckily, everyone at school is very kind to me."

Upon hearing this, Sakaki Chika, who was sitting next to the table, immediately smiled like a flower in the morning.

Recently, the phenomenal idol Tachibana Aeruru announced her retirement at the height of her popularity, causing a huge uproar. It's safe to say that almost everyone who goes online on their phone has to pay attention to this.

However, I'm quite fortunate to have managed to maintain peace and quiet.

"That way, I can stay with everyone until the end of this semester."

Today, even while eating, Sakaki Chika seemed very energetic.

Kirishima Ai, on the other hand, was somewhat concerned about what direction Sakaki Chika would take after ending her idol career, as her current achievements didn't seem to be very ideal.

Although this is a somewhat realistic question, Sakaki Chika was so famous as an idol before, she shouldn't have to worry about making a living.