Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Airi-chan, what's with the question mark?
Doujin Artist: Nothing, nothing at all.
It was hard to explain.
At that moment, Inori really felt embarrassed. She had lost to a middle schooler. And, now that she thought about it, wasn't she probably the one with the smallest conscience in the whole group?
Now that she thought about it, it seemed true.
It was obvious that MoChou-chan and Konan-chan, two adult women, were definitely older than her. While Kotono-chan was a little younger, she was probably not much less mature than an adult.
Damn, how sad was that?
Feeling sorry for herself, Inori stepped out of the school gate. As she passed by a video store at the corner, the news on the TV screen suddenly caught her attention.
[Mutant giant beasts are appearing more frequently, but is it true? Who is the girl bathed in flames?]
The male anchor on the screen was speaking passionately about the topic. But Inori's attention was entirely focused on the background photo behind him.
Under the dark moonlight, a strange creature, completely blackened by fire, was lying on the ground.
It looked like a dog, but it had two heads and was much bigger than a normal pet. Its mouth was full of sharp, jagged teeth that looked terrifying.
Next to the creature stood a girl with fire all over her body, seen from the back.
She wore a black outfit suited for night missions. Her long black hair flowed behind her, and her leather boots were stepping on the creature's head. She looked powerful and cool, like a queen of fire.
Eriri was frozen in place, the corner of her mouth twitching hard. Even though she could only see the girl's back, she instantly recognized her—this fire queen was clearly Utaha Kasumigaoka!
Had this girl started seeing herself as some magical girl fighting evil in secret ever since awakening her powers?
Thinking of this, Eriri quickly shared the amusing sight in the group chat.
Scarlet Lotus Fairy: Magical girl?
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: I think it's kind of like the espers in our Academy City. But magical girls use magic, not science-based powers.
This is an Actor: That's not quite right. Technically, esper powers aren't really science either. Personal Reality is also a kind of miracle.
Amegakure Village's Angel: But if Utaha keeps doing this, she'll probably get into trouble eventually. People in power on your side are bound to notice her.
Doujin Artist: I agree. Looks like we'll have to give her a heads-up.
Eriri let out a sigh, wondering how to warn Utaha, the sharp-tongued queen. Should she be direct, or take a softer approach? It was giving her a headache.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: You're really kind, Ariri. Even though she's your love rival, you still worry about her.
Doujin Artist: Love rival my butt. I've moved on, okay, you idiot. I'm just being a decent person. That's all it is—basic human decency.
[System Message: Curly-haired Guy completed the group task and earned 1000 points. All members received 500 base points. The group admin received 2000 points.]
Curly-haired Guy: Damn, finally done!
In a prison toilet, Sakata Gintoki threw down ten pairs of men's underwear that he had grabbed, then pulled the nylon stocking off his head. Across from him, about a dozen nearly naked, bulky men were sitting in a row with their arms around their knees, quietly squatting.
Amegakure Village's Angel: Good job, Gin-san.
Doujin Artist: How did it feel robbing men of their underwear? Was it exciting?
Curly-haired Guy: Exciting my ass! My head is full of their thick, hairy legs right now, you get it? Thick! Hairy! Legs!
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Hahahahaha!
Machete Girl: That image is too much for me to even imagine.
Katsura Kotonoha, who already had a fear of men, trembled and tried to stop her mind from wandering.
Amegakure Village's Angel: By the way, what's the plan with Kotonoha? Do we need to take out that demon thing?
Doujin Artist: It'd be a big mess if we act now. We know he's an invader, but to everyone else, he still looks like Makoto Itou.
Machete Girl: It's okay. I'll take care of it myself when the time is right.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Will you really be okay on your own, Miss Katsura?
Machete Girl: No problem. I already bought Mochou's internal energy and martial arts. Also, I should thank Gintoki for that.
Doujin Artist: Got 500 points for free. Feels good.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Big thanks to our hard-working Gin-san.
Curly-haired Guy: Shut up, all of you! If I take on this kind of task again, I'm a total idiot!
Scarlet Lotus Fairy: Be confident. You're an idiot even if you don't take it.
Doujin Artist: Hahaha!
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Mochou always speaks the truth.
Curly-haired Guy: I swear to—!
Gintoki's face turned dark with anger. These women took advantage of him and were now making fun of him too—what kind of sick joke was this?
This is an Actor: Keep a close eye on Miss Kotonoha. That invader may not be the only one.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: There's more than one?
Amegakure Village's Angel: Oh right, I remember now. The last thing Makoto Itou said was "They're here." That probably means it wasn't just one demon that came from the Black Fog Realm. Maybe there's more?
This is an Actor: Exactly. But since we have invader detection devices, we don't need to panic. Just stay alert.
Machete Girl: I understand, thank you for the reminder, group master.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Miss Katsura, remember to livestream when you go after that monster.
Doujin Artist: Yeah, and make sure to use a chainsaw! It'll be a great chance to see the legendary Machete Girl in action!
Curly-haired Guy: Enough already, you guys are going too far! Chainsaw girls aren't cool anymore, they're so outdated! Just use an electric saw, please, it'll be much better!
Doujin Artist: Are you stupid? Watching an electric saw rip through flesh is disgusting. You're a samurai, at least try to make the fight look cool!
Curly-haired Guy: That's exactly why a samurai should use an electric saw! Real samurais fight with electric saws!
Doujin Artist: What the hell, samurais don't fight with electric saws! Are you trying to fool me?
Curly-haired Guy: I swear on my pure and noble samurai soul, Gin-san, I'm telling the truth!
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Pure and noble? Are you joking, Gin-san? Is there a more degenerate samurai than you?
[System Message: Wig Guy has joined the group.]