"You spoke very well, Love."
After the meeting ended, Love did not leave right away.
Neither did Thousand Blades or the other two Dawn Rank Magical Girls.
Songstress came over to Love and praised her without reservation. She had been so down just the day before, yet she had found her feet again so quickly. Love's strength of spirit was second to none.
But why had everyone else come while Flowing Cloud had not?
Because she was a medical Magical Girl, without the powers of a combat-focused Magical Girl.
They stood outside the meeting room for a while, watching the Magical Girls drift away in twos and threes.
Some were still quietly discussing what Love had said, while others had already begun teaming up with Magical Girls they knew. Everyone seemed eager to get to work.
Only then did Love scratch her head, a little embarrassed.
"I'm not that good at speeches... I just said what was on my mind."
"If we want this world to change, we have to put in more effort... Whether that means fighting, bringing people joy, or protecting the love in their hearts..."
"Daring to speak from your heart makes it all the more impressive, Love..."
Songstress gazed at Love, seemingly lost in thought, but soon collected herself.
"About the disappearances... So much happened over those two days. The Magic Power surge at Hongyuan Commerce Building, the fight outside the Public Security Bureau... We tried to control the news, but it still caused some panic."
"So I'm planning to hold another concert in the Northern Capital."
"I don't know if you'll be free, but I've saved places for you."
Shen Yin's eyes lit up when she heard that.
"Really? Me too?"
Songstress gently stroked Shen Yin's head.
"Of course I haven't forgotten you... Is she