The meeting ended.
Brimming with determination, Xiao Yi headed to the research department.
The professor was there, leading a group of magical girls and witches skilled at research. If they got to work, they might really find a way to reach "Beneath the Lunar Surface."
The professor understood what that term meant, too. I just hoped she wouldn't work herself to death at a time like this.
As for SpiCa herself, she returned to Zodiacal at the earth crystal's request. For the next two days, she would rest and recuperate as an ordinary citizen...
Although she wasn't particularly willing, she was still very cooperative when it came to the earth crystal's requests, like a star student trying to impress her teacher.
After all, this "teacher" had called both Zodiacal and Enheria "candidates for class president."
I took the initiative to greet the person emerging from the Wormhole Device.
"SpiCa, long time no see! Oh, I mean in person~"
"I feel like we only just saw each other..."
"How could we? I didn't go to the moon~"
SpiCa stared at me with an interrogating look, leaving me rather baffled.
Night Owl and I were waiting in the Teleportation Hall to welcome her back. There was no need for a livestream, but this editor-in-chief could still take commemorative photos...
Or use her impulse-amplifying magic to fan the flames and make something come of this date?
"Where's A-Liu?" SpiCa asked.
"She went to find Achernar."
At my answer, SpiCa's expression tightened in displeasure.
"...Is she really planning on a three-person date?"
"Not just three. Night Owl and I will be with you the whole time, too. She'll take photos, and I'll arrange your itinerary... or clear away your negative emotions when necessary."
I stepped forward and linked my arm through hers, then pinched