Want to be human, but cube-like

Although Xiangzi spoke of it very seriously, Alex didn't really think it was a big deal. To her, going out at night to find some monsters to grind was really no different from taking a leisurely stroll after dinner.

But if I say it like that, the other party probably won't understand.

"So, our contract has been extended because of your unilateral decision."

Xiangzi smiled faintly.

"In return, I also need to find a way to make you fully learn how to become a normal human being."

Compared to before, the only good thing about what happened between Alex and Aine is that Shoko is finally able to understand the various abnormalities in Alex.

"I can understand why Alex is confused about many things after suddenly coming from a game world into the real world of modern society."

That being said, if we think along these lines...

If we start counting from when the character was created, Alex is probably only a few years old now.

Having listened to the other person recount in detail their various adventures since they became conscious, Xiangzi thought to himself.

As for her exact age, perhaps only Aine knows.

No wonder she seems exceptionally innocent and naive in certain aspects...

"...But I still can't understand...human emotions."

In response to Xiangzi's words, Alex just muttered something under her breath.

"It's okay, take your time."

Xiangzi comforted him softly.

In fact, in her view, Alex, who had learned to cry, was already a normal human being.

However, saying these words now to Alex, who is still traumatized, would be far too hurtful.

Ultimately, this matter can only be resolved if Aine comes back and has a proper conversation with Alex.

Seeing Alex's still very downcast expression, Xiangzi sighed silently.

However, she was completely unable to intervene in this matter.

……

At the same time, an invisible wave emanated from the rooftop of a luxury apartment building, spreading throughout Tokyo in an instant.

A dazzling orange-yellow light suddenly appeared in the living room, overshadowing the bright lights and making the roof of the apartment building shine like a lighthouse in the night, but it did not attract the attention of anyone outside.

After a long while, the brown-haired girl, who had been floating in mid-air with her eyes slightly closed, slowly descended.

At this moment, she had changed into a light and flowing long dress.

With a light gray base, bright yellow is applied over it, and black and white ribbons are interwoven around the body. A semi-transparent gauze shawl covers the shoulders and connects to the loose sleeves at the ends.

From behind, it looks like a butterfly with drooping wings.

"I……"

Su Shi looked down blankly at her skirt and subconsciously pointed to her toes.

They are a pair of dark brown ankle boots with very high heels.

Looking up again, her gaze fell upon the floor-to-ceiling window, where her elegant posture was reflected in the dark, deep glass.

"Has your wish... come true?"

She gently touched the bright yellow gemstone embedded in the collarbone of her dress, which seemed to be used to secure her gauze shawl, and unconsciously murmured something.

"It's already done! Congratulations, Su Shi."

"Standing to the side and having watched the whole thing, Cupid spoke slowly."

"You have become a magical girl."

……

"Hello? Dad? Have you and Mom returned to Tokyo yet?"

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, in London, it was still morning.

"Hmm? You mean that box you left behind before you left? Yes, yes, yes~ I haven't opened it yet, you're going to open it in the dorm tonight, right?"

A pink-haired girl, dragging a large suitcase, was about to enter the unfamiliar school when she answered a phone call from Tokyo.

"Okay~ I'm just about to go register for school now!"

She smiled helplessly as she spoke to her father on the phone.

"Well, bye~"

After hanging up the phone, Ai Yin let out a soft sigh.

"What surprise are you talking about..."

She lowered her head and looked at the gift box that was now placed on the suitcase, which already showed signs of being opened.

"I told you I'd save my own allowance, honestly..."

Inside was a brand new laptop.

…………

PS: April 4.1st, 2020, falls during London's Daylight Saving Time, resulting in an eight-hour time difference with Tokyo. What is evening in Tokyo is morning in London. Therefore, the three scenes in this chapter do indeed occur at the same time.

And, there's a friend here today too! The beginning was quite interesting, though the protagonist's mental state seems a bit worrying.

My five personalities could form a band!

[mygo, orange, daily life, one-to-many (does it count as one?)]

Volume 2: Chapter 200 The wish has indeed come true!

Today, Su Shi was woken up by her alarm clock, something she hadn't done in a long time.

Like every other ordinary morning, she sat up, stretched languidly, glanced at her phone, then drew back the curtains and looked at herself through the French windows.

However, unlike before, today her lonely and anxious mood was tinged with anticipation.

Luckily I set an alarm last night, otherwise I might have been late today.

Because she had been caught in a mix of conflicting emotions—doubt, anxiety, excitement, and anticipation—all night, scrolling through her phone until late before finally falling asleep, Su Shi thought to herself that her sleep quality was much worse than usual.

She both doubted the veracity of Kyubey's words and worried about the potential consequences of her newly acquired magical girl identity, yet she was also excited to witness the true nature of the world firsthand.

At the same time, I also hope that the wish I made will really come true.

only……

Looking at the band's account homepage on her phone screen, which she had been looking at before going to bed last night, Su Shi couldn't help but feel a little worried.

The lack of any changes in the band's activities still made her wonder if her wish had really come true.

However, since she was the one who managed the account, it's not surprising that there was no activity on it.

Suppressing her chaotic thoughts, Su Shi put down her phone and picked up the bright yellow gemstone that was placed next to her pillow.

This is something called the [Soul Gem] that appeared on her last night after she made a wish.

It is said to be the source of magical girls' power and an important tool for transformation.

It is what Kyubey called the price one has to pay for making a wish.

"To become a magical girl... and fight... witches...?"

Staring blankly at the exquisite and beautiful gem in her palm, Su Shi murmured a sentence.

However, Kyubey also said that because it is a very important prop, it must be carried with you at all times and protected properly.

That would be terrible if it were damaged by an accident.

That's what it says.

It's something so important, but it sounds like it's very easy to break, which makes Su Shi a little unsure how to take care of it.

After thinking for a while, she tried holding the Soul Gem in both hands, pressing it against her chest, closing her eyes, and beginning to use the still somewhat unfamiliar magic.

A pale, bright yellow light emanated from the Soul Gem, wrapping around it like a chain. Then, a ray of light extended from each side, spreading upwards, brushing against Su Shi's snow-white skin, around her graceful neck, and intertwining behind her.

Then, the light solidified, transforming into an exquisitely designed silver necklace, which was tied around Su Shi's neck.

Formation

For Su Shi, the biggest change in becoming a magical girl is perhaps the special ability she has gained, almost instinctively, to use magic to shape objects.

It's quite novel.

She lowered her hand, and the Soul Gem, which had been held to her chest, immediately plummeted due to gravity. However, it was caught by the necklace formed from condensed magic. After swaying twice, it slid straight into the abyss between Su Shi's two mounds and disappeared without a trace.

That should make it safe, right? And we won't be seen...

Looking at herself reflected in the floor-to-ceiling window, Su Shi's pretty face flushed slightly as she thought to herself.

This is probably a hidden skill that some girls will never be able to learn.

Good morning, Cupid.

After washing up and changing into her school uniform, Su Shi went down to the living room on the next floor, looked at the small white creature lying on the sofa, and greeted it with a smile.

Last night, she made a makeshift little nest for Kyubey in the living room using cushions so it could rest there. Now it seems that Kyubey is quite satisfied... or so it seems?

"Good morning, Sushi."

Like a kitten nestled among a pile of cushions, Kyubey pushed one of the cushions off his head, peeked out, and replied.

It's really hard not to think of it as a pet...

Looking at Qiu Bi's appearance, Su Shi couldn't help but have a thought pop into her mind.

After quickly finishing her breakfast, watching Kewpie squatting on the ground, head down, eating macaroni, a question suddenly occurred to her.

"Kyubi... are there any other magical girls besides me?"

After all, in anime, magical girls always fight in teams... Although Suze didn't seem to care much, she was still a little scared about the battles that might follow.

If only I had a companion or something.

After imagining the possible senior characters that might appear, Su Shi felt a little expectant.

"No."

But Cupid's next words shattered her reverie.

"Eh?"

Su Shi paused in thought and looked at it in surprise.

"Right now, in all of Tokyo, you are the only magical girl, Suze."

As if oblivious to the unease in Su Shi's expression, Qiu Bi continued.

"So, Su Shi has a great responsibility. Shall we try to find the witch's whereabouts tonight?"

It tilted its head, appearing harmless, but its deep red eyes made Su Shi feel a little uncomfortable.

She began to worry whether she could really fulfill the duties of a magical girl on her own.

……

Despite harboring various complex thoughts, Su Shi maintained a gentle smile and spent a peaceful day at school.

During class, she glanced at Mu several times, but he remained as usual, showing no signs of anything amiss, which made Su Shi somewhat suspicious.

Did that wish really come true?

The thought that she might have to transform into a magical girl again and risk her life to fight the witch that Kyubey said would harm humans made Su Shi feel a little regretful.

Was it too hasty of her to agree to Cupid's conditions so easily last night?

This thought persisted until, after school, a message appeared on my phone's Line chat in that long-dormant group chat.

Shall we practice together today?

That was an account that used a giant panda as its profile picture.

"Little Lixi?!"