Preparations of Their Own

(Bai Ziye)

Ceruno wants to sing Miss Freya's song, then interpret it in her own way, and even plans to change the way she plays it.

That's a really bold attempt.

Of course, Halley took over the task of revising the score.

At this moment, she was wearing loose pajamas, swaying her soft, tail-like body, humming and writing sheet music at the dining table.

After listening to the original song a few times, without even needing sheet music, Halley was able to rearrange it herself. She truly is as versatile as she claims...

It's truly a cruel joke played on her by the times that someone like her will be eliminated.

I asked, "You're really helpful, even helping to revise the music. Aren't you afraid that Ceruno will steal your crown?"

"Impossible. I'm not Ceruno, I'm just stating the facts."

Without pausing his pen or even looking up, he explained, "She does indeed have great potential and a promising Future. She's a rare and high-quality rough stone, but she lacks polish, so she hasn't reached her full potential and isn't even as good as you... You're a natural diamond, perfect even without carving; while she's a gem that needs polishing. Without processing, she's just a stone. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

I understood, but I still joked around.

"So you actually gamble on jade stones in your spare time?"

"That's right, that's right. After all, running an agency requires money, so that's why I gamble... on stones! That's just a metaphor! A metaphor!"

Halley tapped my forehead with her pen and said with a grin, "Of course, just like we agreed before, if that child really does win in the end, I'll accept the result... Let her try to take away this ominous power from me."

Although she hid it well, I could still see the resistance and helplessness in her smile.

"Halley..."

I was about to say something when she stood up first.

"Okay, almost done!"

Holding the revised sheet music and the Sirius had left in the villa, Halley walked toward Ceruno was practicing singing in the living room.

"I'll play it for you once. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, just tell me. We'll practice with the band again tomorrow... You only have one day to practice, so you'd better make the most of it."

"Yes! Thank you, Miss Halley!"

I'm facing Fahrenheit.

As a magician, he probably has a lot of stage experience, which would be very challenging for me.

Compared to singing performances, the audience will definitely be more interested in the more professional magic element. How exactly do I attract the audience's attention...?

As I pondered the performance's potential, I turned my gaze to the guitar Halley was playing.

A very traditional-style acoustic guitar.

An idea began to take shape in my mind...

"... what you up to?"

Halley was puzzled by my sudden approach and even stopped playing his instrument.

I asked, "How long does it take to learn guitar?"

"Miluno, you're not thinking of cramming at the last minute, are you? Performing on stage with zero experience... well, it'll take at least a month."

"What if you only play one song?"

"It depends on the difficulty of the piece... maybe three days?"

Three days?

That should be perfectly feasible.

"Ceruno, wrap the living room with bubbles."

"You mean...?"

"Hmm, I need to accelerate time inside the bubble until my magic runs out... Miss Halley, could you please be my teacher?"

The Room of Time and Spirit (Simplified Version)

Guitar is simpler than you might imagine.

Perhaps because magical girls have a strong memory, they only need to memorize the sheet music and how to play a song, and soon they can practice on their own without Halley's guidance.

Then came the repetitive practice until they were able to perform a piece on stage.

But when I looked up, the sky had already darkened.

I asked, "Ceruno, what time is it in real time?"

"It's six o'clock in the afternoon, and you haven't even had lunch."

"It's already six o'clock?"

I was quite dedicated; I practiced for almost eighteen hours straight.

The main reason is that magical girls have excellent physical abilities and don't get tired, making it easy for them to enter this state of super focus.

Unable to bear the boredom, Ceruno and Halley didn't stay in the slowed-down space for long; I was the only one practicing quietly.

"Hmm, I've been holding one position for too long, I'm a bit stiff."

I deactivated the speed-up spell and stretched my muscles.

Ceruno also removed the bubble, then leaned close to me and asked, "Miluno, why did you consider performing a solo?"

"Singing alone can't compete with magic performances; it's at least outclassed in terms of entertainment value, and that won't get the support of the live audience."

"Hmm, so you're trying to make yourself look more professional?"

"That's part of the reason... but I've come up with a way to incorporate my magic into the performance."

"Oh! To use acceleration and deceleration to change the key during a performance? That seems quite difficult."

"Well, you'll find out the day after tomorrow."

As expected, I couldn't figure it out.

However, I don't plan to reveal the answer yet.

Ceruno puffed out her cheeks in a spoiled manner; she seemed to be enjoying doing these cute and adorable things more and more.

Although I don't dislike this, I can't help but feel a little sentimental.

Perhaps she has already made a choice between the identities of A-Yao and Ceruno.

Ding-dong--

The doorbell rang.

Two women, one tall and one short, stood outside. The shorter one was waving at me through the glass wall.

It's Nagare and Shark Princess Witch; these two have become a duo.

Open the door and let them in.

"Hey! Miluno, we're back!"

Not only Ceruno, but there's another guy here who's hopelessly addicted to role-playing.

Even his walking is like a child's, a bouncy, skipping step...

Have you completely immersed yourself in the role of Lota?! (Sound of something like "flowing" or "flowing")

"Liu, and Jiao... Achernar, so you all live at Miss Miluno's house?"

Ceruno asked this, and Liu answered without changing his expression:

"You know, I used to pitch a tent under the bridge, right? I ran into Miluno a few days ago, and she brought me back with her."

His demeanor was natural, and his reasons were quite convincing. He truly lived up to his reputation as Infiltration Weapon; he didn't even need to think before he lied.

I added, "Leaving him in the bridge archway is ultimately a potential problem."

"Miluno is so kind, she even dares to take in someone like you!"

However, Ceruno's unintentional remark caused Liu's facial muscles to twitch.

She muttered to herself, "What do you mean by 'someone like me'? I'm not a dangerous person, nor am I a pervert..."

"Okay, okay."

Halley grabbed him by the collar and pulled him aside, then asked the Shark Princess Witch a question.

"So, what did you all do today?"

The Shark Princess Witch hesitated for a moment.

Because of her "unique" voice, she doesn't usually like to speak, and even when she does, she doesn't say much.

We spent the whole day at the mall.

"Shopping together? On a date?"

Ceruno's question also made the Shark Princess Witch frown.

"No, we went there to design costumes for Flow Princess."

Wait, a performance costume?!

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