Ch. 21The Sports Equipment Storage Room! Explosion!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Red (former magical girl) visits Cong Yu in the infirmary to discuss a ring that conceals monster auras and changes magical power nature, which the 21st Group attempted to bring into Wind City High School.
- An explosion occurs near the school's small woods, suspected to be a monster-related incident.
- Yaochuan Guang, a magical girl living with Cong Yu, is at school and heads towards the explosion site.
Character Developments
- Cong Yu: Shows reluctance to get involved in magical girl and monster affairs but ultimately does. He's protective of Yaochuan Guang and prioritizes her safety.
- Yaochuan Guang: Demonstrates concern for Cong Yu's safety and considers her actions' consequences. She's proactive and responsible.
- Red: Shows understanding of Cong Yu's reluctance and accepts his decision to leave the Group. She's straightforward and informative.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between personal desires and responsibilities (Cong Yu's reluctance vs. his involvement).
- The consequences of one's actions (Yaochuan Guang's guilt over not transforming earlier).
Character Interactions
- Cong Yu and Red: They have a casual, almost familial dynamic, with Red being more understanding and Cong Yu being reserved but honest.
- Cong Yu and Yaochuan Guang: They share a protective, caring relationship. Yaochuan Guang considers Cong Yu's feelings, and Cong Yu prioritizes her safety.
- Yaochuan Guang and the Student Council member: Yaochuan Guang is cautious and polite but firm in declining the member's offer to show her around.