The world's number one idol, with blonde princess curls.
And once, the world's number one magical girl.
Even though she was no longer a magical girl, and had even forgotten that she had ever been one, she remained in remarkably high spirits. Even the air seemed to sparkle along with her.
With her around, it seemed even the dullest atmosphere would come alive.
"It really has been a while."
I greeted her too.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't Miluno! How'd you end up such a mess after just a little time apart?"
She plopped down on the edge of the bed and patted my cheek. With my hands and feet tied, I couldn't even stop her. All I could do was argue.
"Oh, please. You're not much better off than I am, are you?"
"I'm doing great! Sure, I lost my magic, but I gained complete freedom! Now that I've escaped the Association, I can devote myself wholeheartedly to my own career..."
She leaned down to my ear, covered her mouth, and whispered:
"Milu, want to guess how much my assets have grown this past month?"
S-she was actually bringing that up?!
From magical girl to capitalist. She'd fallen completely!
There was no way a Star Crystal would ever choose her again!
Go hang from a lamppost and burn in hell!
"You two, save the catching up for later."
Stratos reminded us impatiently, "I asked you here to help extract the Sirius Crystal."
"Don't rush me~ I might not have magic anymore, but I still know how to adjust crystals..."
Sirius tapped her temple, then added:
"Miluno, let me inside your body first!"
"...Huh?"
Before I could voice any objection, she had already plunged headfirst into my body.
"Huh?!"
Sirius's voice rang out inside my mind.
"Don't be surprised.