Since my Useless Working Sister and Other Troublemakers Became Magical Girls, I have no Choice but to Support Them. - Chapter 1-46: Kiera and Tiara

Chapter 1-46: Kiera and Tiara

Sunday mornings are a gloomy time. If I just turned on the TV, I could watch Miracle Force, but I can’t.

Since I don’t want to stare at a TV that’s not turned on, I always decide to go outside.

Not that I have anywhere to go. I just wander around the neighborhood.

I usually end up at the shopping center near the station, within walking distance. And then I go home when it gets dark. Since I haven’t had lunch, I’m hungry by the time my mother prepares a dinner of only frozen food.

It’s tasty, though. Alhough I don’t have any memory of eating homemade food from my mother.

“You’re having a tough time too. I think it’s unfortunate.”

With Kiera perched on my shoulder, I sat on a bench in the neighborhood park and chatted. Doing this makes me feel like a magical girl.

When I talked about my situation, Kiera nodded deeply and sympathized with me.

No one had ever spoken such kind words to me before. So I was happy.

“I’ll show you my treasure.”

I opened my wallet and showed Kiera a small sticker tucked behind my train pass.

Many years ago, I went shopping with my mother at a supermarket.

At that time, I begged her desperately to buy me gummy candies that came with this sticker.

I don’t know who the character is, but it shows a character from Miracle Force smiling and posing.

That one episode I watched many years ago and this sticker are all the information I have about Miracle Force. It had always been that way.

But it’s different now. A magical girl has appeared in reality. I had closer contact with a magical girl than anyone else. And still do.

“I see. I understand that you have a strong passion.”

“Yes! Um, can I become a magical girl?”

“I don’t know. I’m not Rafio.”

“I see. You are, uh, Rafio’s…”

“Friend. Rafio would say that. But it’s a bit different.”

Kiera laughed softly.

“I followed Rafio to this world.”

“To help?”

“Yes, something like that. If you want to become a magical girl, you have to ask Rafio.”

“What should I do?”

“Just ask with all your heart. And prepare thoroughly.”

“Prepare?”

“Prepare your mind. Think carefully in advance about how to ask. If you do that, your feelings will surely be conveyed.”

“I see… But when I actually face them, I get so nervous that I don’t know what to say.”

“Yes. Magical girls appear suddenly. Fear-Eaters do too. But don’t worry. If you know a magical girl is coming beforehand, there’s no need to be nervous.”

“How can I do that?”

“Use this.”

Kiera took out a small bottle from somewhere.

Inside, there was something like a jewel. It was black but emitted a faint light.

“I call it a core. Embed it firmly into something. Then a monster will be created.”

“A monster!?”

“Yes. A monster. A monster that will make magical girls and Rafio come flying with a grim expression.”

“That’s… But creating a monster…”

“It’s okay. It’s not that scary. It’s just a cute thing that will rampage a bit. Hey Tiara, considering that you can meet a magical girl, it’s not such a bad idea, is it?”

“That’s…”

My feelings wavered. Creating a monster to oppose the magical girls, from the standpoint of admiring and supporting them, was unthinkable.

But, I could meet a magical girl again. And…

“If you properly ask Rafio, you might be able to become a magical girl too.”

“I could really become a magical girl this time…”

“Yes. I’m sure you can.”

Then I have to do it. I couldn’t resist the idea of becoming a magical girl.

It’s okay. This is a pure wish. I’m not doing anything bad.

Before I knew it, I was clutching the bottle with the thing Kiera called a core.

“Hehe. I think we can have a good relationship.”

Kiera said that and smiled mysteriously.

――――

“By the way, Yuuma. Do you have any plans for today?”

After breakfast, I was doing the dishes with Haruka in the kitchen.

Rafio, who was supposed to be in charge of the kitchen, was caught by Tsumugi. I could hear their lively and fun voices.

Tsumugi’s parents were probably working today as well. She’s lonely. Babysitting is a proper job for a fairy.

By the way, Aina had returned to her room to try to sleep.

“I don’t have any plans. Just spending time at home.”

“Alright, Yuuma, let’s go on a date.”

“A date?”

“Remember, we said we’d go shopping for clothes before, but we couldn’t? So I thought we could do it today.”

With the FearEater attack and the subsequent influx of reporters to the school, walking around in uniforms was dangerous, so we had to go in casual clothes.

“Ah, right. Let’s go.”

“Yay!”

“So, Haruka, were you planning to invite me from the beginning?”

“Well, yeah. That’s why I dressed up a bit!”

She pivoted on her only leg and pushed against the wall, turning skillfully in place. Her short skirt fluttered, and I averted my eyes instinctively.

Why does she put so much effort into her outfit?

“Take a good look. I want you to see me in my cute outfit!”

“I-I see.”

“Oh? Are you blushing? Have you fallen for my charm outside of my uniform? It’s okay if you do, you know?”

“Shut up. Let’s finish the dishes quickly and go.”

“Alright.”

Haruka’s movements from there were quick. She probably does the dishes regularly. She’s skilled.