Tokyo, there are too many defeated magical girls.

There happened to be one that was dangling in the long corridor.

And coincidentally, Mieko's mature and firm feet, clad in traditional tabi socks, stepped on the entire area.

Feeling the tingling sensation on the soles of her feet, the mother finally decided to break the awkward silence.

She stopped walking on her own.

Then, he turned around.

"Rinko, I have something to tell you."

"Yes, Mother..."

Rinko Mizushiro immediately stood still obediently.

Clenching his fists and lowering his head, he seemed prepared to be severely reprimanded.

Completely unaware that her gentle yet strict mother was now blushing like a young girl.

His throat trembled, as if a large cheese sausage was stuck inside, making it seem extremely difficult.

Mieko, who also longs to participate in the summer fireworks festival, is struggling to make a decision.

—Is it better to prioritize my daughter's happiness or my own?

83. Filial piety breeds strength.

"Woo..."

Rinko Mizuki stood obediently with her head down, like a child who had made a mistake.

Deep down, I was prepared to be severely reprimanded.

Although the Mizuki family has long since fallen into decline...

But the strict family tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.

From childhood, my mother always taught me that I must be virtuous, dignified and composed.

Looking at today...

It's really inappropriate for her to secretly go to buy yukatas with her blind date and make plans to attend a fireworks festival!

Moreover, her other identity, [Magical Girl Rose], has led to even more shameful things she's done with Lin Chun.

Even she herself felt that these behaviors deserved to be criticized.

So gradually, what started as nervousness and fear turned into a longing for her mother's criticism.

But I don't know why...

After waiting for half a minute, no stern reprimand came.

"Mother...your Majesty?"

Rinko Mizushiro looked up, puzzled.

However, she saw that the strict mother she remembered had a blush on her face, as if she were a girl with a fluttering heart.

His lips trembled slightly, as if he was organizing his thoughts.

The two cherry lips appeared fuller and more moist as they touched each other.

She was dressed in a dignified dark-colored matriarchal kimono, but underneath it was the body of a sixteen-year-old girl.

From neck to waist, from legs to feet, there was a visible coyness, clearly indicating a restless desire.

The sweat, a mixture of tension, excitement, and shame, flowed freely, as if it were free, appearing everywhere in the blink of an eye.

"Uh……"

This was the first time Rinko Mizushiro had ever seen her mother like this.

I wondered if I was dreaming, so I secretly pinched my thigh, and it really hurt.

"Rinko-chan, don't you think... Mom's cancer recovery, and the fact that she recovered so well, is a blessing from God?"

"What? Gods?"

Upon hearing this word, Rinko Mizushiro's cheeks twitched involuntarily.

She knew very well why her mother had become like this.

—It was all Lin Chun's doing.

She exploits the conflict between two young female cadres, then sacrifices her own dignity as a magical girl.

Using extremely dirty methods, he achieved a complete physical transformation.

Ultimately, he just wanted to change Mieko so he could enjoy seeing himself crying uncontrollably.

And he actually succeeded.

If this kind of guy can be considered a god, then he must be a god of demons and monsters.

But then again...

"mom."

In the corridor of the old house, Rinko Mizuki looked at her mother, who was healthy, lively, and as young as herself.

Moved to tears, she couldn't help but let them stream down her face.

I thought I would never have another chance.

From this perspective, calling it a miracle is entirely inappropriate.

"Yes, it is a blessing from the gods."

Her charming face, glistening with tears, revealed a genuine smile of happiness.

"call--"

Mieko, who had been very nervous, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

But his next remarks were clearly a bit abnormal, as if he was testing something.

"Look, even the gods are encouraging Mom to let go of the past and live a new and wonderful life."

"……what?"

Seeing her own mother trembling with excitement, and the pansy yukata she was going to wear on the date still in her hand.

Even if Rinko Mizushiro is a bit slow, she can immediately figure it out.

An extremely ominous premonition welled up in my heart.

They tried to stop it, but it was too late.

"Can you give this yukata to Mom? I'll go to the fireworks festival for you tomorrow night!"

"This won't do!!!"

"Why? We look exactly alike, Lin Chun definitely won't notice!"

Mizuki Mieko pressed down on him directly, showing none of the composure expected of a matriarch.

Up close, her dark pupils looked like tiny whirlpools, clearly indicating that she was completely out of her mind.

And this is exactly what a girl in love is all about.

"I'll play your part well! You absolutely won't be found out! Mom promises you!"

"No, no, no, no!!! Please stop talking!!!"

Rinko Mizuki covered her ears with her hands, shook her head frantically and screamed, while quickly backing away.

On this matter, her attitude was absolutely firm.

On the one hand, under the sky filled with cherry blossom pink fireworks, how could the important matter of pledging one's life to the elders be left to them!

On the other hand, Lin Chun sees herself not only as [Mizushiro Rinko], but also as [Magical Girl Rose].

If we let it slip, Mother will definitely figure it out.

I can just commit seppuku when the time comes.

"Mother, please wake up! Have some self-respect! Stop talking nonsense!!!"

Faced with Mieko's desperate pleas, Rinko had no choice but to push her three steps away.

He put his hands on his hips and reprimanded sternly.

In an instant, it was as if the roles of the two people had been reversed, as if the heavens and earth had been turned upside down.

"Woo..."

Poor Mizuki Mieko stood there blankly until silent tears streamed down her face.