The Struggles Of Miss Magical Girl O

While Moeka was facing her own crisis at the laboratory, Himeko scurried to meet her little sister, Haruko, who was apparently waiting at a café.

Despite both sisters having tight schedules, they often conversed through texts or phone calls, either chatting away about random topics or merely updating one another about their daily lives. One could say they had quite a close relationship.

And Himeko, knowing just how hard it was to meet Haruko face-to-face these days, was thrilled. After all, they had last seen each other just before Himeko moved to City O.

''Haruko~!''

In the shop, Haruko, now wearing a cap, saw her sister trotting happily toward her, looking more and more like a golden retriever. Eyes poured on the two, whose looks stood out from the rest. Still, Haruko ignored the stares and greeted Himeko, ''Big sis.''

The sisters held hands briefly, then Himeko settled beside Haruko, ''You suddenly called me,'' She remarked, ''How'd you know I returned to Helios?''

Haruko remained nonchalant, sipping her cup, ''I heard staff members at HQ gossiping about you and Orchid arriving. Thought I'd text you.''

''Oh, I see.''

''...Are you using perfume, big sis?''

''Yeah... is it unpleasant?''

''No, not really.''

Haruko's puzzled gaze only lasted a few seconds. Before long, the girl's attention returned to the phone in her hands.

Himeko silently examined her little sister's status. Aside from a slightly lethargic impression, likely from overworking, Haruko's condition seemed pristine. Unlike countless other magical girls who were suffering from overflowing pheromones, she looked quite stable. Leaning closer, Himeko could even detect the faint scent of that familiar Omega, which still clung stubbornly to Haruko's body.

'...Moeka really slept with her.'

Strange emotions swelled inside Himeko. She was both jealous as Moeka's pursuer and relieved that her little sister's frustrations were solved. For once, she decided not to make sense of these conflicting feelings just yet.

Then, Himeko's eyes landed on what was on Haruko's screen. She was... shifting through the list of retired magical girls?

''What are you doing?'' Himeko questioned, unable to resist the curiosity.

''...I'll tell you later.'' Haruko replied, ''Just wait a little bit. Iris should be here in a minute.''

''Oh, Iris is coming too?! What's the occasion?''

''Why are you so impatient...''

True to Haruko's words, another figure entered the café soon after.

A timid, slender girl who nevertheless dressed stylishly emerged. Long, puffy magenta-colored hair, eyes green like emeralds, and a small, charming face. She walked slowly yet elegantly, like a cat, conscious of others' eyes on her. As she approached the sisters, the shop's rowdiness seemed to halt.

''H-Hello...''

''Long time no see, Iris.''

''Sit down.''

Hoshikawa Ruruna, otherwise known as Magical Iris, joined the table.

Although Magical Iris was not as active as her longtime partner and good friend, Daisy, she still stood firm as the ninth-ranked magical girl domestically. And since the top ten were more or less familiar with one another, it was not too rare to see them hang out. Of course, they strictly used their magical disguises every time they met.

After placing her order on the hologram menu, Ruruna lightly sighed and turned to the blond sisters, ''...You guys... huh? Your pheromones are so calm...'' She muttered, ''I know Gold has been messing around with that Omega magical girl...''

''That... I am!'' Himeko made a triumphant, almost proud peace sign.

''I-I'm jealous—I mean, uh... what about you, Daisy...?'' Ruruna 'smoothly' glossed over her slip of the tongue, placing the ball in Haruko's court, ''How did you calm it down...?''

Narrowing her eyes incredulously, Haruko eventually spoke, ''...Actually, it's related to why I called you two here.''

Taking another sip of her drink, Haruko then began recounting the events a few hours prior—about how she ended up sleeping with an unknown woman in the lounge room. For whatever reason, the story of this entanglement was quite detailed, borderline smut. Her tone, too, sounded increasingly heated as the story went on, and by the end, she miraculously seemed both enraged and lovestruck at the same time.

''That insane woman... I swear I'll make her pay for this...'' Haruko grumbled, ''...Anyway, I want you guys to help me find her as well.''

Haruko turned to her potential helpers, yet both wore strange expressions.

''...''

''...''

A little flustered, Haruko uttered, ''W-What?''

Ruruna bit her lower lip, looking genuinely saddened, ''I'm so jealous...! It's unfair...'' She whined. Between slightly hot breaths and a fidgety posture, it seemed Ruruna was quite sexually frustrated as well.

On the other hand, Himeko helplessly facepalmed, ''That's just you wanting to have sex with her again, isn't it...?''

''Ugh...'' Haruko, faced with less-than-supportive reactions, groaned, ''No, but seducing someone while they're in heat like that is almost illegal, isn't it...?!''

''...Oh, you making sense, actually.'' Ruruna blinked her eyes, ''But I'm still jealous!''

Meanwhile, as the only person knowing the unknown Omega's legitimate reason for seducing Haruko, kept an uncomfortable silence. Then, as Ruruna's drink was served, Haruko cleared her throat and continued, ''...Anyway, I'm only asking you guys to keep an eye on your surroundings. Tell me if you spot a magic-capable Omega with a... uh... voluptuous body.''

This time, it was Ruruna who groaned, ''Ugh... that's tiring. Do you have a suspect in mind? Or at least give us more information...''

Haruko annoyedly sighed, ''That bi—I mean, that woman must have used a spell. I can't remember very well.''

''How would you recognize her, then...?'' Ruruna looked at her friend as if she was a dummy.

Haruko, ignoring the timid girl's unintentional insult, snorted, ''Hey, that slu—I mean, that person clung to me so tightly her scent still hasn't left my body. I'd know in a second if I met her.''

''Ooh... let me get a whiff, too.'' Ruruna snuggled closer to Haruko, her cheeks faintly flushing.

''...Go ahead.''

Once again, only Himeko was stun-locked. This conversation had been too chaotic for her, emotionally speaking.

At first, she was immensely relieved, having used perfume to mask Moeka's scent on her body. If not, she would have been chewed over and over by the demon-like Haruko. Then, having to play dumb while the other two fervently speculated... it was a strange experience for the usually honest Himeko.

''Speaking of...'' Haruko suddenly turned to the silent participant, ''Didn't you boast about being your crush's bodyguard, big sis? Is she also in Helios right now?''

Caught off guard, Himeko blurted, ''U-Uh... yeah.''

''Hmm?'' Haruko stared suspiciously at her sister, ''If I remember correctly... wasn't she also an Omega? A magic-capable Omega with a voluptuous body... doesn't it ring a bell?''

Despite having a hectic schedule, Haruko was always conscious of online news. Naturally, the hot topic of an Omega magical girl and her drama-worthy romantic entanglements could not miss her net.

Haruko had initially crossed out Osbeckia because of physical distance, but if she was in this city... it would be another story. Besides, Himeko's attitude until now had not looked too innocent either.

Just then, Ruruna nonchalantly interjected, ''You're so right!'' Though her next words were not without ulterior motives, ''Gold, could you let us meet her later? I know it's not our turn yet, but I'm seriously struggling...''

''That's right, big sis. I also want to meet her.'' Haruko piled on the pressure, ''Don't worry. If it's actually her... well, because she's your crush, I won't be as ruthless?''

''...''

'I'm sorry, my love.' Himeko silently apologized to Moeka in her heart.

Because of her mistake, Moeka's wish of delaying the inevitable had been crushed, and an anomaly called 'Ruruna' had added herself to the mix.

The good news? Haruko said she would not be too angry if Osbeckia were the person she was looking for. Himeko knew her sister was reasonable; after learning Moeka's intention, she would surely understand her actions as well.

The bad news?

Well... being close with both Haruko and Ruruna, Himeko knew... these two were massive perverts. Total deviants. Together with Yurika and maybe some others, they were some of the most impressively degenerate pieces of humans Himeko knew. In fact, Miss Gold used to complain about the abundance of perverts within the top ranks.

Just the thought of her precious, innocent Moeka suffering under their hands hurt. Yet, Himeko also knew this had to happen one way or another. And in the end... she could not refuse the two idols' earnest request.

''...Alright. I'll let you meet her later.''