While they found the concept of "magical girls," which is full of fantasy and anime elements, novel, they were not very engaged with it, focusing more on reality and the lives of the gods.
However.
The little girl's icy blue eyes lit up instantly, and the frustration from doing homework was greatly relieved.
With a legitimate shrine maiden in the family, Ai, a top scientist, couldn't contain herself any longer. She and Kimie conducted various tests combining mysticism and science, and she also tried to learn the shrine maiden's cultivation methods.
However, she was a pure scientist at heart, prioritizing logical thinking, and could not have the pure faith that Junhui had, nor could she worship Yuzuru as a god. Naturally, her progress was extremely slow, almost negligible.
This left her feeling quite frustrated.
Now that there is a shortcut to directly master magical power and bypass faith and cultivation, how could she not be tempted?
This research topic was practically tailor-made for her.
What is the working principle of the key? Is the incantation a activation command? Is transformation a matter reorganization of energy? How is the data of the combat suit loaded?
She subconsciously looked up.
He met Yuzuru's eyes, which were filled with ill intent, a sense of anticipation, and a "I knew you'd be interested" attitude.
The proud little girl, who had been used as the "chief experience officer for new props," "humanoid self-propelled tester," and "guinea pig" countless times, suddenly became alert, her hair stood on end, and the scientist's rationality frantically went off the rails.
It's a trap! It's definitely a trap!
Whenever this guy pulls out these weird and strange things and hands them over, it's never a good thing; it's either a trap or a scam.
Sure enough, like a creepy uncle tempting a little girl with a lollipop, Yuzuru smiled and handed her the Star Key:
"How about it, our little scientist who's both intelligent and beautiful, want to try it out for herself? This is the latest research result, the world's first test, and there are limited opportunities to experience it~ You'll miss out if you don't!"
Ai resisted the urge to immediately take it, disassemble it, and study it. She stared at him suspiciously, like a wary cat: "...How do I try it?"
She didn't believe this guy would be so kind.
There's definitely a huge pit waiting for her to jump into.
Yuzuru's wicked smile deepened as he said in an extremely seductive tone, "It's very simple. Just concentrate, hold the key, and loudly recite the incantation—'Key that hides the power of darkness, show me your true power! Now, in the name of your master, Ai, I command you—release the seal!' That's all."
He paused, then added, "Remember, you must shout it out with feeling, otherwise it might not have any effect."
quiet.
The living room was deathly silent.
When Mingmei and Junhui heard this incredibly embarrassing incantation, they were first stunned, then they covered their mouths tightly, their shoulders shaking wildly, their faces turning bright red, clearly trying their best to hold back their laughter.
So as not to scare away my sister who was about to take the bait... uh, who was about to conduct a great scientific experiment.
Ai: "............"
Her face turned bright red instantly, visible to the naked eye, all the way to the tips of her ears, and steam almost seemed to rise from the top of her head.
"You...you're playing me?!"
She was so angry she almost jumped up, her icy blue eyes filled with shame, indignation, and rejection. "What kind of curse is this! Who wants to chant something like that! I won't change! I'd rather die than change! I don't need this power!"
So embarrassing!
Just imagining herself holding up her keys and shouting those lines makes her think it's one of the top three most embarrassing moments she wants to erase from her life.
Making her recite lines like that is worse than letting her go back and fight Gin one-on-one!
"Give it a try, Ai~"
Akemi, suppressing a laugh, chimed in, "That sounds really interesting! Maybe it really will turn you into a magical girl? I'd love to see that!"
"Yes, Your Highness,"
Junhui also gently advised, but her eyes were full of undisguised smiles, "Perhaps this is a good opportunity to understand a completely different power system. As a shrine maiden, I think this power is very pure."
Yuzuru Hanyu patiently guided him:
"What does science need? It needs a spirit of daring to try, Ai. For the sake of exploring the unknown and for the progress of science, a little bit of formal, small sacrifice is worthwhile!"
"And what if you really could master magic? Just imagine, magic + science, developing in both directions, wielding both powers, you would be the world's strongest magical scientist! Creating a completely new genre!"
The three men's repeated "persuasion" was like the whispers of a demon.
In addition, Ai's deep-seated curiosity and desire to study that mysterious magical power kept scratching at her like a kitten's claws...
final.
After a fierce struggle, the science girl's powerful curiosity and spirit of exploration finally and with great difficulty overcame her shame.
Ai took a deep breath, then another.
With a death-defying resolve, she accepted the Star Key with her slightly trembling little hands.
The little girl's pink cheeks were so red they looked like they were about to bleed, her little hands trembled slightly, her eyes were tightly closed, and she quickly mumbled a spell in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, almost inaudible.
...No response.
Yuzuru suppressed a laugh: "No, that won't work! The voice is too soft, the energy can't resonate! The emotion isn't strong enough, the magic won't respond. You need to speak loudly, you need to be fully engaged! You need to believe in the light! (crossed out)"
Ai suddenly opened her eyes and glared at him fiercely.
But the arrow was already on the bowstring... As if she were going all out, she used all her strength, in a desperate act, to shout:
"Key that conceals the power of darkness! Show me your true power! Now, in the name of your master... Ai-chan, I command you—release the seal!!!"
After shouting the last word, she felt all her strength drain away, overwhelmed by shame, and wished she could evaporate on the spot or dig a hole and disappear to the other side of the earth.
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