Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　The main reason is that I've lived a long time, and the industries I used to work in were indeed related to this field, so I have a relatively good understanding of it.

　"I do know a little bit, but I can only do planning work. I can design lines and actions, but I'm very amateur when it comes to photography."

　Lan Tianzhu nodded in response to Cong Yu's expression, then made up her mind and gently moved closer to him.

　Cong Yu, somewhat confused, felt a tickle in her ears from Lan Tianzhu's breath, and then in the next instant...

　"Cong Yu, you don't want Xiao Guang to find out your identity, do you?"

　"..."

　"???" Are you threatening me? Just to get me to help you make a video? Isn't that kind of cute?

　Cong Yu hesitated for a moment, then looked at Lan Tianzhu, who had sat back down and was looking at him with a half-smile, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

　This at least proves that Lan Tianzhu won't reveal his identity to the outside world.

　However, Cong Yu was still somewhat unwilling to give up. He glanced away and said, "What are you talking about? I have no idea."

　Seeing Cong Yu's stubbornness, Lan Tianzhu didn't say much, only confirming, "Your 'last job' was in Central City, right?"

　Cong Yu: "..."

　It seems that Lan Tianzhu is much more perceptive than he imagined.

　Cong Yu had indeed been active in the central city before, and to be honest...

　Cong Yu usually didn't pay too much attention to covering up "minor details".

　Because he has the confidence to flip the table.

　"Ah, as expected, you can't hide things from someone you're with day and night for long."

　Cong Yu said this while rubbing her temples in distress: "But let me make it clear beforehand, I've been retired from the criminal life for a long time."

　Lan Tianzhu could understand this, because for ordinary people, the job of a commander (analyst) is really dangerous.

　Especially in places like central cities, the density of weirdos and the frequency of battles are unusually high.

　"Yeah, life on the inside must be too dangerous and too tiring, right?"

　Lan Tianzhu said this, seemingly deeply moved: "Sometimes, I really want to live the life of an ordinary person."

　"..." Cong Yu's originally serious gaze suddenly softened: "Yes, that's right... It's great that you think that way."

　Well, it seems like the two are completely on different wavelengths, but the conversation can still continue under these circumstances.

　"Even so, the world inside has never left me."

　Despite Cong Yu's slightly complaining tone, Lan Tianzhu, who had maintained a calm expression throughout, chuckled lightly, a rare occurrence: "Because of my and Xiao Guang's existence, this is inevitable, isn't it—"

　As Lan Tianzhu said this, she felt quite certain why Cong Yu felt that her previous job (analyst) was tiring.

　"However, compared to the veteran magical girl team of Central City, Hikari and I are indeed significantly different, aren't we?"

　Blue Sky Islet

　He said that.

　After all, those veteran magical girls have somewhat unconventional attitudes towards life; if I were to give examples…

　A group of people, similar to Kizaru in a certain sense, refers to those who "don't get the money they need."

　Even if the money is in place, there might not be much actual strength.

　The other part is Akainu... As a monster, this part of the magical girls is completely impossible to communicate with.

　Even though he had only recently become an oddball, his ambition was still in a stage where it could be extinguished.

　There are many other strange personality traits, such as being overly nostalgic, having an excessive desire for control, being extremely lazy, and completely looking down on ordinary people... and so on.

　"That's true."

　To Cong Yu's agreement, Lan Tianzhu remained calm: "Then, how about you try to become friends with the new magical girl under your new identity?"

　Without a doubt, this is an invitation.

　Since the other party had said that, Cong Yu felt she had no reason to refuse: "We've lived together for so long, we're probably friends by now."

　After hearing Cong Yu's words, Lan Tianzhu smiled faintly, which carried a sense of "plan succeeding".

　Then... her true purpose was revealed.

　Lan Tianzhu's expression returned to calm, and she clasped her hands together: "Cong Yu, as a friend... please help me run Metube! This is my lifelong request."

　At the same time, Yaochuan Guang, who had finished taking a shower, also came out.

　Yaochuan Guang: Huh? What? What?

　"..." Cong Yu fell silent... Lan Tianzhu must have made way too many dumplings just for this dish of vinegar.

　It's even filled with abalone and sea cucumber!

　Speechless, Cong Yu sighed deeply: "Fine, since you've said so."

　Yao Chuanguang's eyes lit up at Cong Yu's answer.

　She instantly pounced on Cong Yu's side, and in a prone position, she raised her head to look up at Cong Yu.

　Its eyes were gleaming, and it really looked like a dog.

　"I want Cong Yu too! I want Cong Yu too!"

　As Yaochuan Guang spoke, she shook Cong Yu's arm, mimicking Lan Tianzhu's words: "Cong Yu, as a friend... please help me manage my YouTube account, help me shoot videos and promote them, and help me attend meetings at headquarters! This is my lifelong request."

　Don't you have a lot of requests in your life?

　There are so many more than at Lantianzhu!

　You've modified the regulations without authorization, haven't you?

　"Get out of here!"

　Cong Yu irritably placed her hand on Yao Chuan Guang's head, casually messing up his hair: "Watch me pat your dog's head with a smile."

　Yao Chuanguang: "..."

　Yaochuan Guang: "Woof!"

　Cong Yu: "???"

　Yaochuan Guang: "Woof woof woof! Congyu-chan, help me, or I'll lick you! Woof woof - help me! Help me! Woof woof woof!"

　The next moment, Yaochuan Guang pounced on him.

　Caught off guard, Cong Yu immediately backed away: "Ouch, what are you doing?! Don't... Oh my god, are you serious?"

　Cong Yu pressed one hand against Yao Chuan Guang's face, who was sticking out his tongue as if to lick her, and shouted speechlessly, "I give up! I give up! I'll help you! Stop! Stop!!"

　Having received Cong Yu's promise, Yao Chuan Guang immediately stopped what he was doing.

　"Great--"

　"..." It's quite rare that today is Yaochuan Guang's victory.

　Chapter 40: The Appearance of Little Blackie

　In fact, there is a "bet" in Class 2-A of Fuuto High School, yes... a bet that has lasted for a long time.

　Many students, and even teachers, participate, each putting in their best efforts and using tangible money as their entry token.

　If you win, you become rich overnight; if you lose, you go straight to the grave.

　The specific details of this bet are—

　Will Cong Yu ask for leave the next day?

　"..." Yesterday—the second day of school—the betting game was restarted, and most people thought Cong Yu wouldn't ask for leave.

　Although this guy's attendance rate was less than 50% last year.

　But in any case, the new semester has just begun, so it shouldn't be necessary to take leave so early... That's what most people think.

　Then, Cong Yu gave everyone an unexpected answer—

　Today, the third day of school, Cong Yu asked for leave.

　It can only be said that the atmosphere at Fuuto High School is indeed outrageously open.

　Normally, such a bet, where each person stakes their living expenses, is strictly prohibited on other campuses, but here...

　"Hmph, class is in session... Hmph hmph hmph—"

　The homeroom teacher, beaming with confidence, chuckled lightly. Having also participated in the betting, she sighed as she realized she had spent her drinking money.

　Because she had already guessed that Cong Yu was unlikely to come.

　All I can say is that this is a reasonable deduction she made based on Cong Yu's situation last year... If you say I'm just guessing, this is not a guess at all.

　This shows they came prepared.

　"cut……"

　"Shh-"

　"..." The students who guessed wrong booed the homeroom teacher who had his feet on a stool and his body exposed on the podium.

　However, Cong Yu wasn't the only one who didn't come today.

　It seems that Yaochuan, who lives with Congyu, also took the day off today.

　And at this moment...

　-

　Cong Yu and Yao Chuan

　Hikari and Nagisa Azuma waited silently outside a filming studio inside the Fuuto Magical Girl Agency.

　Because we lack suitable filming equipment and don't have the funds to buy it, we still have to borrow the agency's professional equipment for the time being.

　It's the studio where the agency used to film videos of magical girls.

　The studio has now been converted into a semi-open space. However, anyone who wants to use it will need to pay to rent it.

　The previous text used the word "borrow," but here it says "rent," which seems a bit odd at first glance...

　There seems to be some conflict.

　But that's not actually the case, because Hikaru Yokawa has a lot of influence in the agency—she can use it for free during other people's free time when they don't have an appointment.

　All I can say is that she's made a name for herself in Fengdu.

　Congratulations, congratulations.

　At this moment, the shooting room in front of us... or rather, a shooting room the size of a dance studio, is being used by someone else.

　Although soundproofing measures were taken, Cong Yu and the two magical girls could still faintly hear the sounds coming from inside, given their hearing.

　[Hello everyone, fans! I'm Lu Renjia, a magical girl trainee who debuted two and a half years ago. I'm skilled in singing, dancing, rapping, magic... Music!]

　Cong Yu: "..."

　In the midst of Cong Yu's silence, the magical girl trainees in the filming studio began to sing: "You walking towards me make me restless! This…"

　Little Blackie, don't forget to bring your magic wand when the court hearing starts.

　"..." Cong Yu didn't want to comment on the lines that felt so familiar, but the two people next to him didn't think so.

　“Cong Yu…”

　Yao Chuan Guang looked somewhat hesitant and tugged at Cong Yu's sleeve cutely: "Am I going to have to sing later too?"

　Cong Yu didn't answer directly, but instead glanced at her with a puzzled expression: "Who are you?"

　Hikaru Yokawa: "Amnesia?!"

　Cong Yu shook her head, smiled, and continued tapping on her phone: "How could that be... Do you even know your own identity?"

　As Cong Yu spoke, Yao Chuan Guang blinked.

　Then she understood, pouted in grievance, and said resentfully, "I know, I'm Cong Yu's dog... so I won't ask you any more questions."

　"..." In the brief silence, Lan Tianzhu, sitting to the side, couldn't help but cover his mouth and, with an expressionless face, burst out laughing: "Pfft—"

　Cong Yu felt a surge of blood rising in her throat, barely managing to hold back from spitting out blood: "Yao! Chuan! Guang! Are you sick in the head?"

　Looking at Cong Yu calling his name seriously, Yao Chuan Guang tilted his head in confusion... Could it be that Cong Yu-chan didn't mean that?