["If you want an accurate timeline, it's actually quite obvious. This must be the world after Madoka became a god. You can deduce that from Homura Akemi's conversation with Mami. It's just that for some reason, they entered a Witch's barrier? This point is currently in doubt, but according to my understanding, there are very few characters appearing in this world who would intentionally cause trouble... That's right, it must be Kyubey's fault!"]
Shiina Mafuyu typed out a lengthy paragraph.
Anyway, when in doubt, blame Kyubey.
["It seems... there's some truth to that."]
["That scoundrel Kyubey has committed many evils. It seems there's no other possibility besides it causing trouble, especially since Witches have disappeared... Oh, I remember now, at the end of the main story, Homura Akemi talked to Kyubey about past events."]
["Exactly. With Kyubey's 'curiosity,' it would definitely want to confirm if the so-called 'Madoka' truly exists. With their racial abilities, it's not impossible for them to do such a thing."]
["Oh no, Homura must have let something slip! Otherwise, Kyubey wouldn't have created trouble out of nothing, right? After all, the concept of the universe has been altered, and Kyubey wouldn't make magical girls become Witches like before just to 'save the universe.'"]
["Ah, is it going to be tragic again?"]
["Sayaka came to rescue her, and Bebe transformed into a loli beautiful girl. I have a feeling there's something hidden... By the way, during our previous chat, I felt that Sayaka's way of speaking was a bit off. Could that be a foreshadowing?"]
["Ah, there's only so much information. I can't guess anything more. I'll just have to wait for Sayaka to explain it herself in the next volume..."]
[... "Wow, the netizens are amazing! Their analysis is so logical, I almost believed it."]
Shiina Mafuyu clicked her tongue in wonder as she read the comments.
She herself had just said it casually, but her answer seemed to make a lot of sense?
Kyubey being a big villain, well, it's not entirely unexpected, it's rather natural!
...Black Cat: Nayuta, this is my revised work. What do you think?
Nayuta: I can only say it's so-so. After removing the lengthy, redundant settings at the beginning, it looks much cleaner. Now, it depends on the details. Black Cat, you still need to do more research.
Black Cat: I understand.
Nayuta: By the way, have you read Senior's "Rebellious Story"? You can refer to the atmosphere of the daily life portrayed in the beginning.
Black Cat: No, I haven't...
Gokou Ruri's face showed embarrassment.
It's not good to be short on money; she had to carefully consider anything she wanted to buy.
A few days ago, she had just used the pocket money she earned to buy birthday cakes for her sisters, so she couldn't even think about buying books.
Nayuta: Black Cat, what's your address? I'll recommend some light novels I think are good, and also Senior's main galgame, ""White Album"." You can play it too; you can learn a lot from it.
Kani Nayuta had asked Gokou Ruri the reason she wanted to write novels, and it wasn't about dreams, but simply to earn money. So, she guessed that Black Cat's family was relatively poor, because the cosplay costume Black Cat was wearing had many patched-up traces, clearly indicating it was self-made.
Black Cat: That's too much trouble.
Nayuta: Don't worry about it. This amount of money is nothing to me. When you debut later, you'll naturally be able to pay me back! I also embarked on this path with Senior's help, and I hope you can continue on it too.
Black Cat: Alright.
Gokou Ruri no longer insisted. Maintaining her pitiful pride at this point would only bring her trouble.
However, after providing the address, besides receiving these items, she also received a laptop.
To do a good job, one must first sharpen their tools. This was the reason Kani Nayuta sent this computer.
This favor was immense. Although it was nothing to Nayuta, to Black Cat, it was like a charcoal in the snow.
Black Cat: Thank you! I will never forget this kindness!
"If you want to thank someone, thank my Senior! If it weren't for my Senior, I wouldn't be who I am today, and I wouldn't be able to help you..."
Kani Nayuta smiled knowingly after seeing this message, typing and speaking at the same time.
...
After this day, three more weeks passed in a blink, and the time had already reached the end of the semester. After the upcoming spring break, it would be time for him to advance to the Third Young Lady's school.
"Ah, this year is almost over again. Thinking about it, it passed quite quickly."
Izumi Chihiro stretched, speaking with a touch of emotion.
"Yes, time flies so fast. It feels like this year is ending without having done anything..."
Nishikino Maki also slowly spoke.
She glanced to the side.
Besides the entanglement with Izumi-kun, her desk neighbor, during that period, there were no other deeply impressive moments in her mind.
Studying, attending cram school, and playing the piano in the music room afternoons, she had almost no free time, so it was natural for her to feel time flying by.
"Speaking of which, Nishikino, weren't you interested in the whereabouts of those two songs before? And have you tried playing "White Album"?"
Izumi Chihiro started a conversation.
When "White Album" was first released, he had mentioned it to her.
"I don't play games, especially these bishoujo games... They're too strange. I really don't understand how anyone could like that kind of thing."
Nishikino Maki gently shook her head.
Izumi Chihiro narrowed his eyes, looking at her.
Didn't your answer just reveal something?
"How do you know it's a bishoujo game?"
Under his gaze, Nishikino Maki was like a startled fawn, her face flushed, confessing without being asked: "I didn't specifically play it! I was just a little curious, so I took a look at the game process, not very deep..."
"Yes, yes, just out of curiosity. But I'm also a little curious about something else... Nishikino, what do you think of this game?"
Izumi Chihiro suddenly smiled.
"It's, it's okay... The graphics are pretty good, but the main story is so strange. It makes one feel suffocated. Are all galgames this type of game?"
Nishikino Maki asked, thoroughly puzzled.
"Of course not. It's just that this game's style is like this. Besides this, there are other styles..."
He replied.
"Oh, oh."
Nishikino Maki nodded.
"By the way, there's one more thing I'm curious about. In the credits for those two songs, I should be 'Nishikino', so you are Izumi Masamune, right?"
Her eyes stared intently.
The staff credits only appear at the end, which seemed to reveal something else, but...
The girl was more concerned about another matter now.