The Nighttime Sky-Screening
Fang Ming leaned closer to take a closer look; the folders on the desktop were arranged haphazardly.
The top two rows alone contain various folders such as [<Magic Autumn> Season 1], [<Magic Autumn> Character Designs], and [Shining Form Hand-drawn Sketches].
At that moment, the girl with glasses opened the folder below.
Fang Ming saw the name of the folder.
[Magic Autumn Magical Girl Aurora Side Story]
Aurora?
Fang Ming memorized the name and was about to look at the contents of the document when he saw the girl with glasses scratching her head in frustration and muttering to herself:
"Isn't this name too ordinary? And is Aurora even considered Magical Girls? What kind of Magical Girls beats people up with her fists instead of using magic?!"
The girl with glasses didn't seem to like Aurora very much; as she said this, she clutched her stomach and leaned on the table.
"No, just thinking about her gives me a stomachache. I'd better hand over the side story to..."
Fang Ming couldn't hear what the girl with glasses said next.
The scene was disintegrating, the dream world was fading, and Fang Ming heard a strange shout:
"Sir? Sir, we're about to land. Please wake up, sir?"
"Um?"
Fang Ming suddenly opened his eyes and met the gaze of the white flight attendant in front of him.
Fang Ming only hesitated for a second before snapping back to reality. He sat up straight, rubbed his face, and said to the flight attendant:
"I understand, thank you."
"You just woke up, would you like to go to the restroom to clean up? There are still twenty minutes until landing, you have plenty of time."
The flight Fang Ming very politely and gently.
Fang Ming returned a polite smile and thanked him again, saying, "That's great, I just needed to wash my face, thank you."
"You're too kind, sir."
As the flight attendant spoke, she smiled at Fang Ming again, and casually left a card, no bigger than a thumb, on Fang Ming's lap.
Fang Ming's lips twitched as he looked at the card with the phone number written on it, then he put the card away, got up, and headed to the restroom.
As expected, people from other districts are more open-minded. If this were in the Central Continent District, even if someone really liked Fang Ming, they probably wouldn't leave their contact information with Fang Ming.
At least leaving a phone number wouldn't be so blatant.
With a sigh, Fang Ming threw the card into the nearby trash can, then looked up at himself in the mirror.
"The World-Recording Bear..."
Fang Ming read out the online name of the girl with glasses he had seen in his dream.
This girl with glasses is clearly the creator of "Magical Girl Xiao Qiu," as both episodes of "Magical Girl Xiao Qiu" playing on the Sky Screen are her work.
At least it was the plot and outline she drafted.
Logically, that should be how it should be, but Fang Ming found her statement, "This is something that really happened," strange.
Judging from what the Record Bear said, it's as if she wasn't a creator at all, but simply recording what she 'saw'.
That's why she named herself 'The World-Recording Bear'?
Why 'bear'?
Fang Ming rubbed his throbbing head, took a deep breath, and gave up on thinking about it further.
Although the dream contained a great deal of information, it did not reveal the specific identity of the 'Record Bear'.
Thinking about it like this won't get you anywhere; you might as well focus on something else.
Magical Girl Xiao Qiu Side Story.
Magical Girl Aurora!
And this could very well be the name of one of the two Magical Girls from the Americas District!
Chapter 157 Nighttime Sky Screen Screening
When the plane landed in N City in the Americas District, it was almost 10 p. m.
As Fang Ming arrived at the local hotel and prepared to check in, the Sky Screen above lit up.
"Hmm, so it really is a global simultaneous release?"
The time difference between the Americas District and Central Continent District is about twelve hours. So, when the Sky Screen lights up at 10 a. m. in Central Continent District, it's 10 p. m. here.
Although he hadn't rested yet and had only just put his luggage in the hotel, Fang Ming still took a Coke to the balcony and began to enjoy the episode nine.
Before the ninth episode aired, Fang Ming received a message from Xiao Qiu and the others.
In the discussion group for [Magical Girls Gather!!], which includes Magical Girls, Magical Creatures, and people related to Magical Girls, Xiao Qiu tagged all the members.
Qiuqiu: @All members, episode 9 is airing! (Nino raises his hand and cheers. jpg)
Xiaoxia is not Xiao Xia: Everyone's at school, why are you chatting on your phone? (Xiaoxia touches her chin. jpg)
Qiuqiu: Because Fang Ming and Xiao Bai aren't here. By the way Fang Ming, can you see the Sky Screen from where you're on your business trip?
Fang: I just got off the plane, and I can see it clearly. (Xiao Chun smiling. jpg)
Springtime of Rebirth: Remember to rest, Fang Ming! Feel free to contact us anytime if you need anything! (Xiao Chun earnestly. jpg)
Fang: Yes, I will.
Fang Ming also tagged Xiao Bai in the group chat, but he didn't switch devices to chat with everyone as Xiao Bai because the Sky Screen had already started showing the movie.
Although Fang Ming probably knew it was just his imagination, looking at the Sky Screen projected under the Night Demon, he felt it was much better than what he saw in the Central Continent District.
Is it clearer or the colors more vivid?
I actually feel more connected to it here.
It's just like being in a movie theater.
Because of the Sky Screen, <Magical Girl Xiao Qiu> is extremely popular here. Fang Ming saw that before the Sky Screen started, many people had already gathered in the square downstairs and looked up at the sky.
Some people even set up stalls downstairs, selling drinks and snacks.
Fang Ming withdrew his gaze from these people and looked up at episode nine.
[This episode opens with a fight, just like the episode where Xiaoxia awakens and Shine. There is no opening theme. To the sound of the background music, Xiao Chun raises the more ornate Vine Bow in her hand.]
The Vine Bow was drawn, the Arrows was poised, and the tip of the Arrows was aimed at Song Niandong. Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Chun released the bowstring.
The Arrows transformed into thin green threads and flew out, multiplying into countless green rays in the air, flying towards Song Niandong and Youyou from all directions.
Faced with Shine Xiao Chun's attack, Song Niandong rapidly flipped through the Book of Friends in her right hand, and a mirror appeared in front of her.
The mirror that appeared before her instantly sprouted hands and feet, its slender arms reaching for its waist, and it emitted a strange cry:
"Mirror--!"
After the strange cry, the mirror suddenly enlarged, protecting Song Niandong and Youyou behind it.
Most of the light from Xiao Chun's green Arrows was blocked by the mirror. Then, the mirror reflected the same color of light back towards Xiao Chun!
Amidst the clash of lights, Song Niandong and Youyou began their rapid retreat.
"Don't run away!!" Ignoring the attack reflected from the mirror, Xiao Chun saw Song Niandong and Youyou trying to escape Xiao Chun shouted angrily:
"Where is Fang Ming?! Give him back to me!!!"
The moment Xiao Chun emerged from the Dream World, she was searching for Fang Ming.
She found Song Niandong's classmates and passersby who had been dragged into this mess, but she couldn't find Fang Ming anywhere.
Xiao Chun's first thought was that Song Niandong and Youyou had hidden Fang Ming, because they had planned to do so before, using Fang Ming as a hostage to threaten Xiao Bai and the Magical Girls!
In her enraged state, Xiao Chun seemed to have improved even further. Enveloped in green fluorescence, she completely ignored the oncoming reflective attack and used her bow and arrow as a melee weapon, smashing it fiercely at the mirror!
Whoosh!
"Mirror--!!"
The Mirror Monster, who had only appeared for a dozen seconds, met its demise so gloriously, its entire body shattered, its magic dissipated, and it turned into a broken Madoka.
Seeing that the Mirror Monster couldn't even stall for time, Youyou gained a new understanding of the Shining Form.
As she watched Xiao Chun approach, a sudden idea struck her, and she said to Xiao Chun:
"If you want to know where Fang Ming is, why don't you go ask that guy up there!"
"!?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chun subconsciously looked up at the sky.
Nicole and Xiao Bai were still locked in battle in the sky, their chains colliding with the pink symbol representing dreams, and the pink and silver lights clashing back and forth in a lively exchange.
Xiao Chun's gaze lingered on Nicole for only a moment before she looked at Xiao Bai.
She didn't know why Xiao Bai was here, but she knew very well that the 'that guy' Youyou was talking about was Xiao Bai.
Does Xiao Bai know where Fang Ming went?
Xiao Chun stopped what she was doing when she saw Xiao Bai, and Youyou seized the opportunity to continue:
"Although I don't know what happened, Fang Ming disappeared after she appeared. Maybe she hid Fang Ming."
"How is that possible...?"
Xiao Chun refused to believe Youyou's words.
But Youyou, like a devil, bewitched Xiao Chun, saying:
"Why is it impossible? I told you before, her Magic Source comes from Demons, unlike Magical Girls who have made contracts with Magical Creatures. Who can guarantee that she's really on your side?"
After saying all that, Youyou suddenly dropped a bombshell:
"Besides, didn't you want me to investigate Xiao Bai's background? Xiao Chun, I saw with my own eyes that Xiao Bai went into your brother Fang Ming's room last night~"
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chun's pupils dilated, and even the radiance Shine from her body dimmed considerably.
Xiao Bai... went into Fang Ming's room at night!?
(?!)
(I don't believe it!! This naughty rabbit is lying!)
(It's obvious they're stalling for time; it's only because Xiao Chun is a bit too love-struck now that she doesn't realize it.)
(But... what if it's true?)
(What if it's true, Xiao Bai raided her cousin's house at night?)
(And my cousin still smells like Xiao Bai...)
(Fang Ming, go to hell!!! Damn it!!!!)
"..."
Fang Ming, once again envied by most of the Xiao Bai fans, silently took out his phone and tagged Chen Xiaoxia in the group.
Fang: @Xiaoxia is not Xiaxia Xiaoxia, could you please take care of that rabbit?
Xiao Xia: (Xiaoxia) Understood, Brother Fang Ming! I will definitely follow your instructions exactly when 'massaging' that rabbit!
Fang: You've worked hard. (Xiao Chun smiles. jpg)
Thanks to Youyou's 'efforts,' Fang Ming is now becoming public enemy number one among Magical Girls fans.
She's liked by Xiao Chun, entangled with Xiao Bai, and deeply loved by Dongdong.
Each of these factors alone would be enough to inspire envy, but when they are all concentrated in one person, it makes it even more enviable.
Although Fang Ming's own fans and the 'Mingchun' party fans are trying their best to mitigate this impact, they can't overcome the fact that Xiao Chun, Xiao Bai, and the Magical Girls have even more fans!
Ultimately, men who have significant roles in Magical Girls anime are prone to being envied, especially Fang Ming is currently popular with Magical Girls.
This wouldn't have been a big deal; the matter wouldn't have escalated so much.
But now, a Youyou sentence from the Sky Screen has completely detonated this powder keg.
Come on, tell me what you mean by 'Xiao Bai broke into Fang Ming's bedroom late at night'?