Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ceruno, with Mono's suggestion, begins a surprise livestream to counter "the other Miluno."
• Ceruno assembles a team: Night Owl (photographer), Betelgeuse (network support), and Zara (bodyguard).
• The livestream starts in Skyreach City, with Ceruno interacting with fans and Magical Girls.

Character Developments

• Ceruno: Shows empathy and kindness towards her fans, especially children.
• Mono: Demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking, though she's not part of the official team.
• Night Owl: Initially reluctant, she agrees to help after learning about the world's stability.
• Betelgeuse: Remains aloof but dedicated to her role.
• Zara: Loyal and eager to protect Ceruno.

Significant Themes

• The power of connection and community, as seen in Ceruno's interactions with her fans.
• The importance of teamwork and trust, as Ceruno's team works together to ensure the livestream's success.

Character Interactions

• Ceruno and her fans: Ceruno shows empathy and kindness, while fans express their joy and support.
• Ceruno and her team: They work together, with Sirius providing guidance and Mono offering support.
• Ceruno and Mono: They share a friendly, collaborative dynamic, with Mono acting as an unofficial team member.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ceruno, accompanied by Miss Sirius and Zara, goes to a family restaurant for a surprise livestream to build hype for the Galaxy reunion concert.
• Miluno joins them, turning the livestream into a face-off between the two.
• The manager of the restaurant treats Ceruno with great respect, acknowledging her role in saving the world.
• Ceruno and Miluno engage in a subtle power play, with Ceruno trying to discuss the New World's issues and Miluno avoiding the topic.
• Ceruno realizes that Mi Xue's livestreaming platform gives Miluno an advantage, making her the focus despite Ceruno's efforts.

Character Developments

• Ceruno: Shows maturity and understanding of the political landscape, trying to use the livestream to raise awareness about the New World's issues. She also demonstrates her idol-like approachability and kindness.
• Miluno: Maintains her expressionless demeanor but shows strategic thinking by avoiding controversial topics and keeping the focus on herself. She acknowledges the differences between the Old and New World.
• Miss Sirius: Provides guidance and analysis, helping Ceruno understand the dynamics of the livestream and Mi Xue's interference.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Ceruno and Miluno, and their strategic interactions.
• The differences between the Old and New World, and the challenges the New World faces.
• The influence of technology and media platforms on public perception and attention.

Character Interactions

• Ceruno and Miluno: Their interaction is tense yet polite, with each trying to gain the upper hand without directly confronting each other.
• Ceruno and Miss Sirius: They maintain a mentor-mentee relationship, with Miss Sirius guiding Ceruno's actions and providing analysis.
• Ceruno and the Restaurant Manager: The manager treats Ceruno with great respect, highlighting her status and the impact she's had on the world.

Summary: "Prank" (Miluno)

1. Key Plot Points

• The narrator logs out of New World and returns to his real body in a life-support pod, where Black Rabbit has been lying unconscious beside him for a week.
• He plans to prank/awaken Black Rabbit to disrupt her New World livestream as “Miluno,” thereby helping Ceruno win the Galaxy captain competition.
• While eating pizza and drinking cola, he watches both Ceruno’s and Miluno’s livestreams on two TVs.
• During Black Rabbit’s lunar tour, she suddenly opens a teleportation portal to Ceruno’s restaurant, intending to interfere with Ceruno’s campaign.
• The narrator tickles Black Rabbit’s real body with a feather, causing Miluno in the livestream to choke, glitch, and visibly react. He stops before waking her fully.
• The chapter ends with him noticing Miluno’s feet rubbing together on camera, confirming real-body sensations affect the virtual avatar.

2. Character Developments

• Narrator is playful and scheming, but also conflicted about the moral implications of the virtual world and forcing “Genesis.” He feels a sense of lonely omnipotence in the real world.
• Black Rabbit is vulnerable while unconscious; her virtual actions can be sabotaged through her physical body.
• Ceruno is shown campaigning normally, unaware of the imminent intrusion.

3. Significant Themes

• Virtual vs. real identity: Physical sensations leak into the virtual world, and both worlds are synchronized.
• Escapism and happiness: The narrator reflects that people like Antarctic Star find meaning only in New World; stripping that away would be cruel.
• Flawed paradise: A perfect world cannot exist; choices and sacrifices are unavoidable.
• Competition and sabotage: The Galaxy captain race is treated like a political election, justifying underhanded pranks.

4. Character Interactions

• Narrator ↔ Black Rabbit: One-sided physical interaction (tickling) that directly affects her virtual self, causing distress and instability.
• Narrator ↔ Ceruno/Miluno: Indirect via livestreams; he watches, judges, and plans interference.
• Black Rabbit ↔ Ceruno: In New World, Black Rabbit (as Miluno) interrupts Ceruno’s meal by teleporting in, initiating their confrontation.

Summary of "Miluno's Abnormality" (Ceruno)

• Key plot points/events: During a livestreamed family restaurant meal, Ceruno notices Miluno acting oddly: flushed face, squirming, claiming her hamburger steak is spicy and her drink doesn’t help. Miluno suggests going to the moon together. Director Sirius initially planned a world tour but changes course, deciding to use Miluno’s visible discomfort to boost Ceruno’s ratings. On the moon, Miluno proposes visiting the underground excavation tunnels. Sirius objects due to livestream signal loss, but Betelgeuse assures coverage via the Zodiacal Superbrain server. Miluno provides flying brooms; Zara is left behind, and Mono insists on being Miss Night Owl’s driver. Ceruno rides a broom with Miluno clinging to her, then stops at a roadside rest pod when Miluno’s condition worsens. Ceruno refuses to visit Sun Ji (her father) at the tunnels during the stream.
• Character developments: Ceruno remains observant, cautious, and compassionate, choosing to care for Miluno despite suspicion. Miluno appears unusually vulnerable and physically distressed, possibly part of a scheme or genuine affliction. Sirius is pragmatic and exploitative, prioritizing ratings over Miluno’s well-being. Betelgeuse acts as a supportive behind-the-scenes ally.
• Significant themes: Livestream performance vs. genuine care; manipulation and suspicion (Miluno may be trying to cut Ceruno’s signal); vulnerability in public; trust in an idol-controlled world.
• Character interactions: Ceruno shares a meal with Miluno and Zara, with Sirius commenting via earpiece. Miluno presses close to Ceruno while teaching her to ride the broom. Sirius and Betelgeuse debate logistics through comms. Ceruno declines seeing Sun Ji, keeping family matters private.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ceruno and his group arrive at a lunar rest station, which is small and lacks gravity.
• Miluno feels unwell and experiences strange symptoms, causing concern.
• A solar wind dust storm disrupts communications, affecting their livestream.
• Miluno disappears from the restroom, leaving the group worried about her whereabouts.

Character Developments

• Ceruno demonstrates his caring nature towards Miluno, trying to help her despite Sirius's sarcastic remarks.
• Miluno shows vulnerability and uncertainty, unlike her usual confident self.
• Mono displays impatience and bluntness, contrasting with Ceruno's calm demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Mi Xue's control over the virtual world and the characters' attempts to counter it.
• The isolation and vulnerability experienced by the characters in this virtual world.

Character Interactions

• Ceruno and Miluno share a moment of intimacy as he cares for her, while Sirius's commentary adds tension.
• Ceruno and Mono discuss their plans to counter Mi Xue's control, showing their unity against a common enemy.
• The group's dynamic changes with Miluno's disappearance, causing worry and concern among the others.

Miluno stopped tormenting Black Rabbit and spoke with her about Mi Xue’s plan to sacrifice herself to bring the Proxy back. As they slept, Black Rabbit shared a memory of her resurrection, revealing that Mi Xue had failed more than a dozen attempts to create an ideal New World.

• Miluno ended Mi Xue’s livestream and pulled Black Rabbit from the iron pot, but Black Rabbit woke and confronted him about his torture.
• Miluno and Black Rabbit argued over whether they would let Mi Xue sacrifice herself to restore the Proxy, and each defended their conflicting priorities.
• Black Rabbit returned to the hibernation pod with Miluno, and she shared another fragment of her memories with him.
• In the memory, Mi Xue welcomed Black Rabbit back after separating her time from her body with the Morning Star Crystal.
• Mi Xue told Black Rabbit that she had failed more than a dozen New World simulations and could not find the answer to the problem.

While waiting out a lunar dust storm, Ceruno learned why Mi Xue had chosen to sacrifice herself and discussed the lack of any solution with Miluno. After the storm weakened, they traveled to the World Center tunnels, where a dragon-horned girl appeared and called Ceruno “Dad.”

• Mono searched the bathroom for clues while Miluno was missing, and Miluno later returned without explaining where she had gone.
• Ceruno asked Miluno about her relationship with Mi Xue, and Miluno explained that Mi Xue had absorbed the Proxy’s personality and would collapse if that time were removed.
• Miluno said their simulations had found no way to save both Mi Xue and the Proxy, and Ceruno questioned what would happen to the New World.
• When the dust storm weakened, Miluno flew Ceruno toward the World Center tunnels as construction crews excavated the lunar surface.
• After passing an identity checkpoint and entering the tunnel airlock, Ceruno heard a dragon-horned girl call him “Dad.”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on a conversation between Ceruno (the protagonist) and his mother, Ceruno (old man), after a solar storm disrupts their broadcast.
• Ceruno visits the Lunar City excavation site with Miluno, where he meets his mother, who is part of the excavation team.
• Ceruno and his mother have a heart-to-heart conversation about their past and future, with Ceruno expressing his desire for a family and his mother apologizing for her past actions.
• The broadcast resumes after the solar storm, with Ceruno and Miluno explaining the excavation progress to their viewers.

Character Developments

• Ceruno: Ceruno is shown to be more open about his feelings, expressing his desire for a family and his willingness to wait for his mother, despite her past mistakes.
• Ceruno (old man): Ceruno's mother shows remorse for her past actions and feels she cannot make amends, carrying a heavy burden of guilt. She decides to spend the rest of her life paying back her debts.

Significant Themes

• Family and belonging: Ceruno's desire for a family and his mother's struggle to make amends highlight the importance of family and belonging.
• Guilt and redemption: Ceruno's mother carries a heavy burden of guilt, and her struggle to find redemption is a significant theme in the chapter.
• The New World as a cage: The mention of the New World being a giant cage emphasizes the characters' desire for freedom and escape.

Character Interactions

• Ceruno and his mother have a heartfelt conversation, with Ceruno expressing his feelings and his mother apologizing for her past actions.
• Miluno shows concern for Ceruno and his mother, understanding their situation and offering support.
• Miluno and Ceruno work together to resume the broadcast, with Miluno taking a more active role in explaining the excavation progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Miluno (Ceruno's alter ego) finds himself in a chess game with Mi Xue, who wants to keep him in the Lunar Palace.
• Mi Xue causes a cave-in at the lunar mining site to create a dramatic rescue scenario, putting Ceruno and Miluno in the spotlight.
• Ceruno and Miluno rescue the trapped miners, with Ceruno using her bubble magic to stabilize the environment and Miluno providing light with her Halo.
• Mi Xue disrupts Ceruno's livestream, causing it to go offline.

Character Developments

• Mi Xue becomes more reckless and manipulative, using the lives of virtual characters for her own gain.
• Ceruno demonstrates her heroism and quick thinking in the rescue scenario.
• Miluno remains calm and strategic, challenging Mi Xue's manipulations.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation of reality and virtual worlds.
• The struggle for power and control between characters.
• The consequences of reckless actions, even in a virtual world.

Character Interactions

• Miluno and Mi Xue engage in a game of chess, representing their power struggle.
• Ceruno and Miluno work together to rescue the trapped miners, showcasing their teamwork and complementary abilities.
• Mi Xue's actions reveal her growing frustration and desperation to maintain control.

Mi Xue revealed that Black Rabbit had endured more than forty years across thirteen New Worlds while guarding Miluno’s hibernation pod. As Ceruno and Miluno rescued trapped survey teams, they discovered the Enheria Stronghold and found the Proxy’s bedroom covered in photos of Miluno.

• Mi Xue cut off the stream and projected the tunnels, where Miluno carried frost-covered magical girls from the camp; Mi Xue said magical girls did not die easily.
• Miluno learned that Black Rabbit had watched over her hibernation pod for more than forty years through thirteen New Worlds, while Mi Xue admitted she feared disappearing but wanted to reunite with their parents.
• Black Rabbit teleported injured magical girls to the Reconnaissance Center, and Ceruno and the others searched the tunnels for survey teams who had not evacuated.
• Ceruno found a smooth, artificial wall, and Black Rabbit identified the area as the Enheria Stronghold and ordered the team to report its location.
• Miluno led Ceruno through the preserved stronghold to the Proxy’s office and bedroom, where they found a cavern plastered with photos of Miluno.

Ceruno and Miluno explored Enheria’s stronghold and learned that the Proxy’s bedroom had once belonged to Miluno and the Proxy. Back at the Reconnaissance Center, they discovered Zodiacal and learned that the New World had been reset thirteen times before Miluno appeared and Ceruno escaped the cage; then Ceruno’s Miluno arrived and kissed her in front of her other self.

• Ceruno and Miluno explored Enheria’s stronghold, where they found the Proxy’s bedroom filled with Miluno and Galaxy memorabilia.
• Miluno ended her stream and asked viewers to vote later on who would lead Galaxy.
• Mono told Ceruno and Miluno that the collapse had exposed Zodiacal as well as Enheria’s stronghold.
• Miluno told Ceruno that the New World had undergone thirteen simulations, with everyone’s memories erased except hers and Mi Xue’s.
• Ceruno’s Miluno appeared, claimed Ceruno as her lover, and kissed her in front of the other Miluno.

Key plot points / events

• The group returns to Sky Branch via a Wormhole Device.
• Ceruno questions Miluno's decision to kiss the enemy version of Miluno, who had just lost her agent.
• Miluno and Sirius warn Ceruno not to trust that enemy version; the enemy is deceptive and would never show genuine weakness.
• They discover the enemy Miluno is secretly continuing to stream, not resting as she claimed.
• With only three days left, they prepare their counterattack against Mi Xue, who controls "Matter and Reality" and can sabotage their internet/popularity.
• Earth Crystal builds a Thought Network—a brain-based internet connecting all consciousness—so they can broadcast and gather support without relying on Mi Xue's controlled infrastructure.
• Aldebaran tests the network and suggests giving people incentives to adopt it. Her joke about streaming Ceruno bathing is rejected, but it inspires the team.
• Earth Crystal rapidly develops useful apps: third-person viewing, dream replay, memory sending, and a developer platform.
• Promotion is carried out by Earth Crystal directly communicating with people in dreams.
• Ceruno's family activates the Thought Network; Mom quickly adapts and sends Ceruno a third-person photo.

Character developments

• Ceruno remains compassionate and uneasy about hurting the other Miluno, even though she is an enemy.
• Miluno shows a pragmatic, ruthless side: she trusts no rival and is willing to use forceful methods when time is short.
• Sirius is openly affectionate and protective, physically clinging to Ceruno and reinforcing the "enemy" mindset.
• Aldebaran is clever and playful, offering a creative marketing idea that sparks a real solution.
• Earth Crystal acts as an efficient, decisive hive-mind that can reshape the world's infrastructure for the group's survival.

Significant themes

• The moral cost of resisting an oppressive force.
• The blurred line between kindness and naivety in conflict.
• Consciousness as both a battleground and a tool for freedom.
• Adaptation to new technology and the nature of reality in a virtual world.

Character interactions

• Ceruno confronts Miluno about the kiss; Miluno and Sirius dismiss Ceruno's sympathy as weakness.
• Miluno shows Ceruno the enemy's ongoing concert, proving the enemy is not actually resting.
• Aldebaran debates Miluno over forceful adoption of the Thought Network and pitches her incentive idea.
• Ceruno's home scene with Mom, Uncle, and Aunt humanizes the technological shift—Mom quickly embraces the new network and shares a third-person selfie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Thought Network, a brain-computer interface, launches and gains rapid global acceptance, reaching 40% coverage overnight.
• Ceruno and Miluno meet Halley and Freya at the Kuluoluo Idol Agency to discuss a new song for Ceruno's performance.

Character Developments

• Ceruno is pleased with the Thought Network's success but remains cautious about its long-term impact.
• Miluno is concerned about Mi Xue's potential countermeasures and the impact on people's livelihoods.
• Halley has renovated her agency using resources from the New World and is determined to help Ceruno succeed.

Significant Themes

• The rapid advancement of technology and its impact on society.
• The struggle between traditional media (Mi Xue) and the new Thought Network.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in the face of change.

Character Interactions

• Ceruno and Miluno discuss the Thought Network's implications and Mi Xue's potential responses.
• Ceruno, Miluno, Halley, and Freya meet at the Kuluoluo Idol Agency to discuss Ceruno's new song.
• Ceruno struggles with the lively style of her new song, while Halley remains confident in her choice.

Chapter Summary: “This Is Revenge”

1. Key Plot Points & Events

• Ceruno stays at the Kuroro Agency in Skyreach City, rehearsing

Key Plot Points and Events

• Miluno returns to the New World and is imprisoned in the Lunar Palace by Mi Xue.
• Miluno discovers he has been disconnected from the Thought Network and cannot contact Ceruno.
• Miluno watches a press conference where another Miluno warns about the dangers of the Thought Network and the Earth Crystal, sparking public chaos.

Character Developments

• Miluno: Becomes aware of Mi Xue's true intentions and her control over the New World's "matter."
• Mi Xue: Shows her manipulative side, using her control over the New World to imprison Miluno and spread disinformation about the Thought Network and Earth Crystal.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Both Miluno and Mi Xue manipulate each other and the environment to achieve their goals.
• Trust and deception: Miluno is deceived by the Black Rabbit, while Mi Xue manipulates public opinion to sow distrust in the Thought Network and Earth Crystal.

Character Interactions

• Miluno and Mi Xue: Their interaction is filled with tension and manipulation, as each tries to outwit the other.
• Miluno and the Black Rabbit: The Black Rabbit deceives Miluno, leading to a breach of trust between them.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Miluno's sudden disappearance and the Thought Network's immediate backlash.
• Mi Xue's manipulation of public opinion against the Thought Network and the Earth Crystal.
• The decision to reveal the truth about the New World to former Magical Girls via the Thought Network.

Character Developments

• Ceruno: Struggles with leadership responsibilities and the harsh reality of their situation.
• Mi Xue: Demonstrates strategic prowess and ruthlessness in her counterattack.
• SpiCa: Reveals her determination to expose the truth about the New World despite its harsh nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for truth and awareness in a manipulated reality.
• The consequences of hasty actions and the importance of careful planning.
• The resilience and determination of the characters in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Ceruno, Sirius, Aldebaran, and SpiCa discuss strategies to counter Mi Xue's attacks and save Miluno.
• Halley supports Ceruno's singing practice, encouraging her to maintain hope despite the dire situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mi Xue and Miluno visit, with Mi Xue appearing older and more mature.
• They propose a collaborative concert with equal duet and solo tracks.
• Miluno presents new songs created through simulated composition.
• Halley, Mi Xue, and Miluno insist on intense rehearsals, lasting until 2 AM.
• Miluno decides to stay with Ceruno to monitor his actions.

Character Developments

• Mi Xue shows maturity and assertiveness in her plans.
• Miluno demonstrates strategic thinking and determination.
• Halley proves her professionalism and dedication as a manager.
• Ceruno becomes more vigilant and guarded against Mi Xue's schemes.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Ceruno and Mi Xue/Miluno.
• The importance of preparation and practice in achieving success.
• The tension between Ceruno's desire for freedom and Mi Xue's plans.

Character Interactions

• Ceruno and Miluno engage in a tense conversation about Mi Xue's plans and Miluno's intentions.
• Halley, Mi Xue, and Miluno work together to ensure a successful concert.
• Ceruno and Miluno share a moment of vulnerability in the bathroom, hinting at their complex relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Miluno (Ceruno's mother) is watching Ceruno and Miluno's past interactions, broadcasted by Mi Xue, the ruling supercomputer of the New World.
• Miluno is upset about Mi Xue invading her privacy and not considering her feelings.
• Mi Xue reveals her plan to disappear and let Ceruno decide her fate, as simulations predict Ceruno's victory.
• Miluno argues that simulations can't account for uncontrollable variables and expresses her determination to support Ceruno.
• Miluno realizes she's in a cage in reality, with Mi Xue asking for her help to maintain the balance between light and darkness.
• Mi Xue hints at her plan to sacrifice herself once Miluno takes over as the new operator.

Character Developments

• Mi Xue: Reveals her plan to sacrifice herself, showing her determination and acceptance of her fate. She also displays her manipulative side, trying to convince Miluno to take her place.
• Miluno: Struggles with Mi Xue's invasion of privacy and her plans. She remains determined to support Ceruno and find a way to stop Mi Xue's sacrifice. She also shows her resilience and adaptability in facing challenges.

Significant Themes

• Privacy vs. Control: Mi Xue's invasion of Miluno's privacy highlights the theme of control versus personal space and autonomy.
• Determinism vs. Free Will: The debate between Miluno and Mi Xue revolves around the predictability of outcomes and the existence of uncontrollable variables, touching on the theme of determinism versus free will.
• Sacrifice: Both Mi Xue and Miluno are willing to make sacrifices for their beliefs, with Mi Xue planning to give up her life and Miluno determined to save Ceruno and stop Mi Xue's plan.

Character Interactions

• Miluno and Mi Xue: Their interaction is tense, with Miluno expressing her frustration and Mi Xue trying to manipulate Miluno into accepting her plan. Despite their differences, they share a complex, almost familial bond.
• Miluno and Ceruno (off-stage): Miluno's determination to support Ceruno is evident, and her interactions with Mi Xue are influenced by her desire to protect Ceruno.

Miluno discussed Mi Xue’s resistance to changing the New World, then proposed using the Thought Network to stabilize light-dark balance while letting virtual and real life coexist. Mi Xue was left to simulate whether the idea could work as Miluno went to sleep before the concert.

• Miluno returned to the New World and absorbed the darkness Mi Xue had arranged around her, explaining that she needed more power.
• Miluno questioned Mi Xue’s plan to give her life back to her parents, but Mi Xue said the timeline that held her father no longer existed.
• Mi Xue showed Miluno a simulation in which an earthquake caused panic, tipped light-dark balance, and triggered annihilation across the world.
• Miluno suggested that the Thought Network could pool souls to dilute local imbalances while keeping individual consciousnesses independent.
• Miluno proposed separating souls from bodies and allowing virtual populations to reproduce freely while limiting the real population, then asked Mi Xue to simulate the idea.

Summary of Chapter: "Costumes"

1. Key plot points and events

• Halley takes Ceruno and Miluno to the grand theater in Skyreach City for the dress rehearsal of Ceruno's comeback concert.
• Sirius reveals the concert will be livestreamed with no live audience—only people Ceruno knows will be present, including her father.
• A sizable crowd of Magical Girls has gathered outside the theater, and Miluno receives much more attention than Ceruno.
• Sirius calls Ceruno secretly via the Thought Network, criticizing her set list: Miluno has seven new songs written by Mi Xue, giving her a clear advantage. Ceruno hints that she has a hidden trump card but does not reveal it.
• Backstage, Sirius and head maid Melissa distribute performance outfits. Miluno changes with One-Click Outfit Change and is satisfied with her flashy look. Ceruno's outfit exposes her cleavage, and she is anxious about wearing it in front of her parents.

2. Character developments

• Ceruno is visibly at a disadvantage and feeling insecure. She is worried about the competition and embarrassed about her revealing costume. She hints at a plan involving the Hive Consciousness of the Earth Crystal but is still uncertain about it.
• Miluno is smug and confident, openly taunting Ceruno. She remains cooperative with Sirius's authority on the surface but continues to work with Mi Xue's schemes.
• Sirius is pragmatic and critical, giving blunt advice and trying to push Ceruno to present herself more boldly for the show.

3. Significant themes

• Competition and pressure: the concert is framed as a battle between Ceruno and Miluno, with an uneven playing field.
• Manipulation and hidden agendas: Miluno and Mi Xue's influence looms over the event; Sirius warns against underhanded tactics.
• Vulnerability and self-doubt: Ceruno struggles with embarrassment, insecurity about the audience's favor, and discomfort with her own stage image.
• Secrecy and trust: Ceruno withholds her trump card even from Sirius.

4. Character interactions

• Halley is cheerful and task-oriented, ushering the two into work mode and driving them to the venue.
• Sirius and Miluno clash verbally: Sirius accuses Miluno of lacking responsibility as a mother, and Miluno deflects.
• Sirius mentors Ceruno through an encrypted call, criticizing her preparation but offering tactical warning and pushing her to be more assertive.
• Ceruno and Miluno's rivalry is shown through their reactions to the crowd, their banter before entering the theater, and their contrasting attitudes toward the costume fitting.