I Reincarnated as a Mob in a Magical Girl Anime and After Repeatedly Saving Them from Near-Destruction as a Mysterious Entity They All Turned Yandere - I Reincarnated as a Mob in a Magical Girl Anime and After Repeatedly Saving Them from Near-Destruction as a Mysterious Entity They All Turned Yandere chapter 18

Episode 18: What Was Lost

“Sigh… becoming the president was good, but… it’s really tough…”

After finishing the paperwork, I looked up at the sky alone.

I had obtained everything.

Power, wealth, authority, the position of president.

At first glance, it seemed like I had everything, but my heart was not fulfilled by a single thing.

I was merely trying to fill the numerous things I had lost, but no matter how much I struggled, that great loss would never return.

“Everyone… I miss you…”

I spoke to the photo of my former comrades displayed beside my desk, but there was no response.

Everyone in the photo looked the same as they did back then, but I had aged and was now 32 years old.

They asked me why I hadn’t married yet… well, I intend to remain single.

In moments like these, I strongly feel my loneliness. I will never see my comrades again.

As I reminisced about my comrades, a dark emotion that I had kept inside me began to rise.

“Those two… I will definitely… those two demons who took away my precious comrades and cute juniors…!”

The second generation of magical girls… their end was truly tragic… by the time I arrived, they had already been annihilated.

The sadistic smile of that guy from that time is still vividly burned into my mind.

I never want to see such a scene again.

For now, all the kids have made it this far without any losses. I hope they all survive until the end.

I stood up from my chair and looked at the night view spreading beyond the glass.

“…It hasn’t changed.”

The night view we all used to see together still shines brightly. This is proof of the peace of the people and what we have protected.

We must continue to protect this night view from now on.

Heh, I’m already over 30… it’s embarrassing to call myself a magical girl at this age…

“Please watch over them… everyone…”

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“Ah, Yuna”

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“R-Reina… I’m sorry, I have library committee duties…”

When I called out to her, Yuna awkwardly averted her gaze and quickly walked away.

See you later…

Lately, whenever I call out to someone, they somehow quickly go somewhere else. It feels as if I’m being avoided.

I try to think if I’ve done something to my friends, but nothing comes to mind.

Maybe I’ve done something terrible to everyone without realizing it… I’m clumsy after all.

Because of that, I couldn’t make any friends in elementary and middle school.

I don’t want to lose the friends I’ve finally made.

Thinking that, I head to the rooftop as usual.

I came to the rooftop yesterday too, but Souta wasn’t there.

If he’s not here today either…

Feeling that anxiety, I opened the door.

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“Souta.”

“Hm? Oh, it’s you, Reina.”

Luna, who was rarely on the rooftop, appeared.

“You’re here today. Where were you yesterday?”

“Hm? Yesterday, I was eating in the cafeteria with Kurusu-san———wait, why do you look so scary!”

“It’s nothing.”

“It is something!”

‘Again, you were getting along with another girl besides me…’

She muttered something under her breath and sat down next to me.

She seems to be in a bad mood today…

“…Well, whatever. Let’s have lunch. Here, food. Accept it gratefully.”

“This feels complicated… but, thanks, I appreciate it.”

I took the bento and unwrapped it.

Inside was a more elaborate Japanese meal than usual.

“Oh… this looks delicious… Itadakimasu!”

Mmm, delicious!

I’ve been eating convenience store food lately, so this really hits the spot… I guess I’ve really come to like Luna’s bento.

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“Hey, Sota.”

“Hmm, what is it?”

“Will you… always be my friend?”

“Hmm? Yeah, as long as you give me lunch, I’ll always be your friend.”

“Oh? In that case, you’ll be my pet instead. What should I name you…”

“Ugh… well, I guess that’s fine… no, it’s not fine! Who’s a pet?!”

“Hehe, just kidding. You really make me feel at ease, just like always. Please stay the same forever.”

“Hmm? Yeah…”

What does she mean by that?

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