My name is Shoko Toyokawa, I’m sixteen years old, from Sakura Island in the East, and currently single.
Though I share the surname Toyokawa and the given name Shoko, I have no relation whatsoever to the Shoko from that famous “Group One Being” band on TV.
I don’t wear twin tails, don’t use a clipped accent, and my family doesn’t own a Maybach or a mansion. I’m just a perfectly ordinary human.
Because of my sister’s job transfer, I also changed schools this spring and moved to Konan City to live with her.
But not long after arriving in Konan City, I got caught up in a weird rampage incident while trying to save someone.
On the brink of death from severe injuries, a small white cat familiar appeared beside me, and I signed a contract with it… from then on, I became a magical girl—the “Yaezakura.”
Life as a magical girl… to be honest, is much more boring than I originally imagined.
After becoming a magical girl, there are mainly two paths to choose from.
One is the unofficial path as a freelance vigilante—free from rules, able to act as one pleases.
It’s pure vigilantism with no payment, but power growth is slower.
The other is joining the Association, where many experienced magical girls provide guidance and training to newcomers, and team up based on abilities to defeat stronger monsters.
Besides that, completing missions grants bonuses and academic benefits.
Though you are somewhat restricted by rules, it’s a much better option than the freelance path.
Like most magical girls, considering my future prospects—and the fact that I’m not great academically or socially—I decisively chose the latter path.
Truth be told, I have some social anxiety.
Back in my hometown middle school, I was isolated and bullied over things that now seem really childish.
To escape that shadow and to reassure my sister and mom, after coming to Konan City, I worked hard to act cheerful and tried to blend in with those around me… though it was exhausting, I managed to succeed somewhat.
At least, I wasn’t afraid to leave the house like before.
At the same time, I began to show my talents as a magical girl, rising to level 4 in just six months, with a mission success rate of 90%.
Even my idol, Senpai Higanbana, praised me!
“Not bad.”
Though it was only those three short words, they made my heart flutter for days!
Ecstatic, I was ready to push myself even harder, but I accidentally overslept… To avoid being late, I risked transforming and flying to school.
However, that night, a senior who enforces discipline caught me and gave me a stern lecture.
By the time she sent me home, it was already around seven or eight in the evening.
But on the way back, I sensed an ominous presence.
It was faint.
But it was there.
I immediately went on high alert, transformed, and chased after it… but the target moved fast, and the presence was weak.
After flying for more than half an hour, I finally found it.
A cluster of pink, corrupt tendrils!
Though I could clearly feel the opponent was much stronger than me, I was a magical girl praised by Senpai Higanbana! Never underestimate the power that comes from your idol’s support!!
……
“Ugh…”
Slowly waking up, the girl’s consciousness was still hazy… the last impression before passing out was that soft, fluffy little cake.
No wonder—it really was delicious.
“Shii-nee, what should we do with this one?”
“Just kill her?”
“…Isn’t that a bit much?”
“For a pervert who molests cute lolis, it’s not enough!!”
“All right, all right, hey, she’s waking up?”
Shaking her head, the first thing I saw was that annoying pink-haired loli… but before losing consciousness, she kept puffing air at me.
Now, happily surrounded by two big white rabbits, she suddenly frowned when she noticed I was looking.
“Heh, weak little trash, fainting this long just from getting hit once. Such a frail loser~”
So familiar a tone—I felt like I’d heard more insults calling me trash tonight than in my entire life.
“I…”
I was about to speak but then noticed a silver strand of hair resting on my shoulder.
“!!!”
Damn.
Had I already de-transformed?!
This is bad—showing my true form in front of a monster means I’m done for!
Goodbye, sister.
Goodbye, mom.
Goodbye, mother.
Goodbye, my idol…
I, Shoko, will surely miss you all from Heaven, sobbing.
“You won’t die, okay? Wei… tendrils, stop scaring her. Let me handle this.”
The petite loli was scooped up behind by a tall, well-built black-haired girl, who then turned to look at me lying on the bed.
“H-hello…”
“No need to be so formal. Just think of this as a conversation between friends.”
Her voice was gentle, like a mature, intelligent sister.
Combined with her excellent figure and motherly aura, I unconsciously relaxed.
Pulling down my skirt, Yijinmo sat beside the bed, gazing at me—the silver-haired girl who looked fragile.
“You’re the magical girl, Yaezakura, right?”
“…Y-yes…”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Raiden, or as people call me, the Raiden Monster.”
Faced with her extended slender hand, I slowly took it without fully realizing.
“Raiden Monster… huh, is that a new monster?”
“…Huh?”
“Y-you don’t know me?”
Yijinmo pointed at her own pretty face, clearly incredulous.
Impossible! She’s the infamous Raiden Monster, once reigning over all of Konan City, a name everyone knows, the one who could even stop a little loli from crying at night—how could anyone not recognize her?!
Could she be an alien?
I silently shook my head.
“I only came to Konan this year, so I’m still not very familiar with the place…”
Ah, that explains it.
So, a stinky outsider come to Konan to beg for food—no wonder she didn’t know this local bigwig.
Definitely not because I’ve been slacking for three years and everyone forgot this lousy self-insert!
“Ahem Anyway, Yaezakura, you know your situation now, right? Your true identity has been exposed to us. If we want revenge, you and your family and friends will all be in danger.”
After clearing her throat twice, the girl finally steered the conversation back on track.
“W-what do you want from us…”
I clearly understood my situation.
Magical girls strictly keep their identities secret, and the Association cooperates actively…
Because accidents like this have happened before.
An excellent magical girl once accidentally exposed her true identity during a fight.
She was offline doxxed by her arch-enemy monster.
Now she’s a mother of two adorable daughters!