MTLNOVEL Chapter 167
After the excitement of victory had somewhat subsided, Chubby was busy preparing something.
It was actually a party preparation. She planned to have a small, separate party at my house with the juniors she had been training.
Previously, time was an issue, but now that everyone has graduated from high school, finding time during the day isn’t a problem.
So, this time, it’s a simple daytime party.
…Though, Chubby is preparing quite a lot of food, which is a bit of a flaw.
“Delicious food should be plentiful, right?”
“Yeah…”
Well, more delicious food is always better.
But more than that, it feels really good to just relax and watch without a care.
Just doing nothing, watching someone else do something… it makes life feel enjoyable.
Was something this simple always this fun?
Just being carefree and at ease like this?
“I’m here~!”
“Senior~!”
“You’re here? …What’s with you two? Why do you both have the same vibe?”
“Really?”
“Hehehe~.”
Hmm… Well, Typhoon has been hanging out with Crazy Heart lately, so it must be rubbing off.
Anyway, since they’re here, I should feed them something decent.
Let’s see… It’s better to give them something that won’t fill them up too much.
“Here, eat this.”
“Wow… This looks like really high-quality chocolate!”
“Whoa…”
Since I took out the chocolate, I might as well have some too.
And while I’m at it, I’ll bring out some whiskey that goes well with chocolate…
“Ah, whiskey!”
“I want some too!”
“Not now. Do you want to start the party already drunk?”
“Ugh…”
“Then let’s drink in our magical girl forms!”
“Ah, that’s a great idea, unnie!”
These brats… Ever since they became adults, they’ve been desperate to drink whenever they come to my house…
And don’t use your magical girl transformation just to drink.
Even your Responsible Mascots are looking at you with pity.
“…By the way, Jieun, it’s impressive that you’re still active as a magical girl.”
“Huh? Well… It’s not like the magical girl outfit is embarrassing! It still suits me well!”
“That’s a relief…”
“I was thinking of adjusting my body a bit during the magical girl transformation…”
“Ah, I’ve thought about that too.”
“Really? If you’re planning to be a magical girl for a few more decades, that’s fine.”
“But I’m thinking of retiring soon. If I keep going for another 10 years, I might not be able to return from being a magical girl!”
“…Really? That might not be a bad thing.”
“……You’re right!”
Hmm… Is it better for Crazy Heart to live as a human, or is she just not thinking about it?
Now that she’s completely free, she can choose whatever she wants… But since it’s a matter of life, it’s better to decide carefully.
From my perspective, eternal life is good, but others might see it as a curse, or value living as a human more… Well, that’s how it is.
“Umm…”
“Ame, are you awake?”
“Yeah…”
“Oh? Ame unnie is here?!”
“Still so cute~!”
“She suddenly came over to hang out and has been staying here for days.”
“Umm…”
Gravity… Did you just wake up…?
Anyway, she sleeps a lot.
Is this Gravity’s first time joining a party at my house?
“Party… Ah, a little…”
“Here, chocolate.”
“A little~…”
By the way, it seems like it’s about time for that girl to arrive…
Is she still far?
There’s no reason for her not to come by now…
―Ding dong.
…Ah, she’s here right on time.
“Unnie~!”
“Ugh.”
As soon as she sees me, she buries my face in her chest again.
Anyway, this hasn’t changed even after five years.
More importantly, let go a bit.
I can’t breathe.
“Nari is still the same~!”
“Right. She’s still the same!”
“Ah, Jieun unnie, Daeun unnie! Hello! Ayun unnie, hello too! Oh, Ame unnie, hello~.”
“…Hi.”
At least it’s a relief that Pretty Heart’s height hasn’t increased much since she’s fixed as a magical girl.
If she had grown taller, she probably would have carried me and Ame around like babies.
Just imagining that is terrifying.
No matter how used I am to a woman’s body, I absolutely don’t want to be treated like that.
“Today, for sure…! Today, for sure…!!”
“…What’s wrong?”
“N-Nothing! It’s nothing!”
Pretty Heart must be thinking something strange again.
Seeing her like that… My chastity is in danger again.
And now, there’s no way to back out.
“I’m here.”
“…Ah, Fabiola is here too.”
“We came together~.”
“…Fabiola is fine, but Senior, could you come in through the front door?”
“Sorry~.”
“You’re not sorry at all.”
With this, all the party attendees have arrived.
Chubby’s cooking is also done, so we can all eat together.
By the way, where on earth did Yura go? She’s always out playing…
Well, she has a mascot bodyguard from the Fairy Realm, so it should be fine.
“Everyone, good job. We still have to work as magical girls, but since we’ve regained peace, let’s enjoy the food and have fun.”
With my words marking the start of the meal, everyone gave short replies and began eating.
Since everyone is an adult, there’s alcohol and plenty of high-end dishes to go with it.
They’ve been through a lot because of me, so I should at least do this much.
Gravity is an exception, though.
But she’s been solving a lot of issues with superhumans in America, so I can’t leave her out.
“Wow, this is really delicious. It’s like something you’d get at a fine dining restaurant.”
“That’s right! I brought most of the fine dining dishes!”
“Really…? That must have taken a lot of effort.”
Ah, so the central dishes are large portions, but individual plates are prepared separately?
And… the other mascots are helping to move the plates too.
Indeed, enjoy the course dishes first, and then eat more until you’re full, right?
It’s perfect for magical girls.
My appetite has grown quite a bit too… And the others eat quite a bit as well.
Of course, Pretty Heart and Gravity are exceptions.
“Getting drunk is nice, but it’s even better to eat like this in our transformed state~.”
“I’m so jealous of Nari, Ayun, and the seniors who don’t need to transform~!”
“……”
“Ayun. Don’t look at them like that. From their perspective, it’s only natural to envy us.”
“…Okay.”
“Hmph, to envy something so trivial is ridiculous.”
“Kids can be like that~ Don’t be too harsh~.”
“Shut up, old lady.”
“…Do you want to be crushed by my shield?”
“Ugh…”
“Unnie, ah~.”
“……Ah~.”
With more participants, it’s twice as noisy.
More importantly, Hatred and Senior, stop fighting.
If you start fighting here, I’ll kick you out.
By the way… The ones staying over at my house tonight are Gravity and Pretty Heart, right?
Back then, everyone used to stay over after parties. I miss that.
But, Gravity is one thing, why is Pretty Heart staying over?
…Ah, could it be…
“……”
“…? Unnie? Why are you looking at me like that?”
“…It’s nothing.”
She must be planning to sleep together.
And… Sigh… It’s going to happen, isn’t it?
Now, I can’t back out and have to accept it.
I can’t take back what I’ve said.
Really… I should have been more careful with my words. It’s my fault.
“…Already finished eating?”
“Huh? No, we’re just starting! We have to eat that!”
“Ah, right… That was there. So after eating that, we’ll have dessert, chat a bit, and then everyone will leave?”
“Then… just the two of us… Hehe…”
“…Ame is staying over too.”
“Huh?! Ugh…”
This kid, did she think she was the only one staying over?
Unfortunately, Gravity has been staying here for a few days now.
She’ll probably go back home in a few days, but for now, it’s impossible.
“…Mmm?”
“Nothing, Ame. Eat up.”
“I, that…”
“Here, have some.”
“Yay~…”
But Gravity… No, let’s just leave her to Diamond Dust as usual.
She can sleep next to Diamond Dust.
If I leave her to Yura, she’ll crawl into my room and sleep on top of me, so I can only leave her to Diamond Dust…
“…Dabin. You’re amazing at handling kids. How did you tame someone like that?”
“Shut up, Senior. I didn’t do anything.”
“Come on~ You must have done something~. It’s not like she just fell for you for no reason~.”
“Please, just shut up.”
“Kyaaa~. Don’t, don’t press there~.”
“Stop talking nonsense.”
This old lady, really… Just press her sides.
She was already into me before I did anything, so what am I supposed to do…
Seniors always know how to annoy people.
…Anyway, everyone enjoyed the food and had a chat.
What they bought, what fashion is trending, how relationships are going around… There’s a lot of pointless chatter.
No matter how I think about it, women’s talk… I just don’t get it.
Well, anyway… After the talk time, everyone started to leave one by one.
The juniors went back to catch up on their college assignments, and the senior left first, saying she shouldn’t keep the kids waiting.
Hatred… couldn’t join the talk and left with a stern face after thanking me for the meal.
So, the ones left are me, Diamond Dust, Pretty Heart, and Gravity.
Diamond Dust hugged Gravity and went into the room to play games.
Should someone who needs to write a graduation thesis be doing that? But now that she’s an adult, I won’t interfere.
Whether she graduates, drops out, or quits, it doesn’t matter.
I’m sure the money she’s saved up so far is enough for two lifetimes of luxury.
“……”
“…What’s wrong?”
“Hold… my hand!”
“Okay…”
By the way, Pretty Heart has been just holding hands lately.
Back when she was a student, she would hug and try to pounce on me at every opportunity.
I managed to defend myself each time, but it was quite exhausting…
“……”
“……”
Somehow, time flies when we’re like this.
The faint sound of games comes from Diamond Dust’s room, and there’s no other sound.
It’s so… quiet.
“…Unnie.”
“…What.”
“…I’m an adult now. Right?”
“…That’s right.”
Why is she suddenly talking about being an adult…
“Unnie.”
“Yeah.”
“Keep the promise from five years ago. I’ve really been patient. I can’t hold back anymore!”
“When were you ever patient…?”
“Anyway! Now, we can really date, right?!”
“……Sigh… Fine, I give up.”
“…!!”
I knew we’d have this conversation someday, but is it now…?
Well, I’ve come back alive, and all the issues with the Demon Realm and otherworldly invasions have been resolved… There are no obstacles.
Plus, Pretty Heart’s relentless six-year pursuit has made me surrender.
“Then, unnie… Let’s make it official today.”
“…What?”
“Go wash up, unnie. I’ve prepared thoroughly.”
“Wha, what…?”
Wait, official? Thoroughly prepared?
Wh-What on earth is she planning to do…?!