"Oh, come on~ Don't be like that~"
She spoke in a sweet, coy voice.
That reaction seemed to make Origami even more displeased, and she kept swinging her Light Sword as she pursued Miku.
Before the Light Sword could touch Miku, however, the barrier of Spirit Power she released blocked it.
"Hmph—leave dealing with Spirits to us!"
Jessica, who had been watching from the sidelines, gave a disdainful snort before leading her subordinates into the fight as well.
More than an hour passed like that.
Throughout that time, AST continued attacking Miku relentlessly.
Yet Miku showed no displeasure whatsoever. In fact, she wore a satisfied smile as though she had arrived in heaven.
In the end, Miku left them with a single remark.
"That's enough playing for today~ I've got to go home now~"
Then she seized an opening and escaped.
In short, it was another day without killing a Spirit, and Origami and the other AST members returned to base in gloomy spirits.
Naturally, Lingmeng and the others had witnessed everything as well. They were now gathered on the bridge of the Fraxinus, discussing something.
"Anyway, Shido, Lingmeng, could you watch this recording first?"
Kotori pointed the Chupa Chups in her mouth toward the large screen ahead.
A moment later, the screen displayed what appeared to be footage of an idol's concert.
Countless audience members waved glow sticks and cheered below the stage, looking utterly fanatical.
"Is this...?"
"Miku's concert?"
Shido and Lingmeng spoke up in turn.
Kotori nodded lightly and replied.
"Yes. As you said, Miku Izayoi is indeed the Spirit Diva. This is a recording of a concert she held as an idol."
"I see. But why are you showing us this recording?"
Lingmeng asked.
Kotori snapped her fingers lightly and called out.
"Nakatsugawa, explain it