V1: Chapter 1: "Huh? I Want to Lose?"

Volume 1: "The Beginning of the Succubus and the Golden Thread That Must Not Be Crossed"

Chapter 1: "Huh? I Want to Lose?"

In a broad sense, it's pure love.

I, Hoshino Shizuku, have a dream. Since we're all born as human beings, surely everyone has dreamed of this at least once in their life?

[I WANT TO LOSE!]

No, it's not like I'm too strong and want to experience defeat, or that I want to lose on purpose and be eaten headfirst by a monster... it's not like I have some crazy, abnormal desire like that.

I just want to be defeated by someone who desperately wants me, and have my entire body turned into a gooey, slimy mess, with no resistance to spare.

If I had to categorize it, it would probably be something like "making someone understand" or "heroine's defeat." But I feel like it's a little different, since I'm the one who wants to lose, and I don't want to see other girls lose.

Should I call this "masochism," or perhaps "destructionism"? No, perhaps I shouldn't even try to put a name to "it."

I want everything I've painstakingly built, along with my dignity... to be utterly destroyed.

This "it," which might be just a little bit outside the realm of typical sexual preferences, had, at some point, become my goal.

It doesn't matter who the target is. A slime covered in aphrodisiacs, or even wriggling tentacles. It could be a human, an inanimate object, or even a god; gender and species don't matter. As long as there's "love" and "obedience."

That's the kind of person I was, with a sexual preference that was just a little bit outside the norm.

★

Seeking such a fateful encounter and battle, I became "Magical Girl Magical☆Satellite," and continued to hone my cuteness and strength, waiting for "the day" to come.

And day after day, I continued to fight against the invaders, the "External Enemies," who appeared from the demon world. Now, I am...

"Even if you defeat me, the Demon King... there will be a second, a third... ugh!?"

I was kicking a mass of flesh the size of an adult man, who was about to spout some cheap sour loser speech, atop a building that was almost in ruins.

Looking back, he wasn't all that impressive for his title. "He's physically strong" sounds good, but... he's just a little fast.

Besides, in this day and age, a boss reviving is just...

"I don't think that kind of thing will happen, Pathetic Loser-san☆"

"Ugh, I haven't lost───!?"

After kicking the so-called "Demon King" in the face as he tried to say something else—I suddenly came back to my senses.

No, why are you losing? I'm the one who wants to lose here, dammit!

★

The news on the radio playing through my earphones continues to celebrate humanity's great step forward.

The other day, the so-called "Demon King," the leader of the "External Enemies"—the world's adversaries—finally made a pathetic declaration of defeat.

Leaving me, who wants to lose, behind...

Don't mess with me!

If the king who rules over demons is a pathetic loser puppy, then who will be my master?!

"The magical energy signature that appeared this time is said to be from an 'External Enemy' among the 'demon race'..."

Incidentally, there are friendly and neutral races among the 'demon race' living in the demon world. That's why those who harm humans are called 'External Enemies.'

"Furthermore, this magical energy signature is said to be the strongest recently observed...."

"Hey, are you even listening?"

Do you even really want to lose, Hoshino Shizuku? Maybe you're just bad at finding your soulmate?

I can almost hear you asking that question, but wait a moment. It's true that intentionally losing went against my principles, right? I might have worked too hard and not cut any corners.

But there were two major miscalculations in my goal.

The first was the lack of 'love.'

It's not uncommon in this world for enemies to use captured girls as breeding grounds, but... they'll do with any female—anything. That's a bit of a misinterpretation, isn't it? I want them to recognize me as me, and then completely destroy me.

The second was the lack of someone who could 'subjugate' me.

In other words, I had too much talent as a magical girl. I thought it was strange myself, but it seems my true calling was being a magical girl. I didn't need that much talent, though.

"The area where this magical energy reaction occurred is here────"

"Wait, are you really sure this is okay?"

Well, I don't want to cause trouble for anyone when I've been 'made to understand.' So this is probably a good thing, but... in exchange for world peace, my dream has become terribly distant.

"...That concludes today's meeting. Everyone, please return to your posts."

It's not pretty when a masochistic loser loses; there's no catharsis there. True defeat lies in the stark contrast created by a strong, cute, and kind beautiful girl like me losing... and exposing my pathetic self.

That's why I never compromise on maintaining my outward appearance.

I wake up at 6 AM every morning, pick up trash while running, and actively lend a hand to those in need.

The ideal magical girl, 'Magical☆Satellite,' that everyone longs for, was there. Even while I'm attending this meeting....

Eh, a meeting? 

"---Satellite!"　

The loud voice ringing in my ear finally pulled me back to reality from the sea of ​​my thoughts.　

"Um, etto... did you call me?"

"'Did you call me?' That's not the point! The meeting is long over!"　

That's right, I was so disheartened... I had completely forgotten that I was in the Magical Girl Association's conference room, in the middle of a strategy meeting. I couldn't let the facade I'd carefully maintained crumble, so I had no choice but to cover it up with a pretty girl smile.　

"Well, I was just thinking about something..."

"Thinking about other things during a meeting is outrageous! Just because you're the first-ranked doesn't mean you can skip meetings!"

"Haha, sorry?"

"Honestly... you really are something..."　

She seemed fuming, but she stopped pursuing the matter further. It seems a beautiful girl's smile solves everything... that's what it comes down to, isn't it?

"I've put it all together in a notebook! Take a look at it when you have some free time, okay?"

And this picture-perfect blonde young lady with vertical curls is 'Magical Girl Gracia'. She's the second-ranked magical girl, and while I don't know her magic name... I often see her fighting with flashy ice magic, as you'd expect from a magical girl.

Just to clarify, not knowing her magic name doesn't mean we're on bad terms. It's because a magical girl's magic name and pre-transformation information should be kept secret.

Why?

Well, even with 'External Enemies,' humanity isn't a unified front. Humanity is truly foolish. Sure, I want to lose, but I'm not going to stand idly by while someone tries to harm my family either.

And one more thing to add: Gracia's real name is Tachibana Chloe. She's also a classmate from the same middle school... Even though her magical girl abilities make it hard to recognize her, I can still tell.

And she's my best friend—yes, my BFF.

"Now, let's head to the scene!"

Saying that, she transformed into a magical girl in the blink of an eye. Her blue-based outfit suited her magical image perfectly. But, as I always think—it's a little too simple.

Since we can change into such a cute, cosplay-like outfit, surely there's something more... right?

Like... something like this.

"Magical☆Change───☆"

I waved my wand, and a mysterious light enveloped me... and at the same time, my clothes began to dissolve, and magic enveloped my body. It gradually transformed into shoes, frills, a rod, and knee-high socks.

"Magical Girl Magical☆Satellite!"

As I jumped, a soft light gathers on my protruding chest, and a particularly large ribbon appears.

"---Star Ride☆"

After the transformation sequence, I make a peace sign in front of my face and winks...

Perfect!

I practice my posing in front of the mirror every morning, and today is no exception. The absolute territory peeking out from between my frilly dress and tights, and my shoulders exposed between my white gloves and dress.

This outfit, which looks innocent but reveals what's in all the right places, achieves a perfect harmony of cuteness and sexiness.

And wearing it is me, strong and cute... perfect, right?

"Do you really need to do that every time?"

"Of course I do! To deliver love and hope to everyone!"

"Everyone? It's just you and me here."

"It's important to do this regularly, you know?"

"Honestly, you're so clueless in the strangest places, or rather, you just don't understand common sense..."

Absolutely necessary! (Steel Will)

I know I'm biased, but it's cute. I wonder if this kind of thing will become popular, other magical girls imitating me...

So, I flipped through the notebook to remember what the meeting was about.

Oh right, a large magical energy signature had appeared, so we were patrolling to investigate the cause. As expected of my excellent brain, it seems I was listening carefully even while lost in thought.

It's not like I have magic that's particularly good at reconnaissance, but patrolling to protect the peace of the citizens is something I do regularly. It's just that a small mission is attached to it.

Well, it's unlikely that an opponent stronger than the Demon King would suddenly appear, so I probably won't meet the kind of opponent I'm looking forward for it for a while. Thinking such thoughts, I ran out into the night.

At that time, I had no idea that something like that would happen.

★

The patrol went smoothly, and the source of the large magical energy signature was found quickly. It was so easy, it was as if it hadn't even tried to hide in the first place. So, I intended to finish the patrol after defeating it.

"Heh heh, you seem to be having a tough time, Satellite-chan ♡. Shouldn't you give up now?"

"Ugh, I'm still..."

Unable to stand any longer, I knelt down, and a humanoid demon with horns and wings looked down at me. I never imagined there was another opponent powerful enough to corner me. And I certainly didn't expect one to appear on my side.

Flying above me, looking down, was a female demon in a rather indecent outfit.

In other words—a 'succubus'.

There was a reason why I was having such a hard time against her... It was simply because I had a bad compatibility with her.

My abilities are, to put it simply, close-range power type. I'm not very strong against status-altering tactics.

"Ngh...!"

As expected of a succubus's magic, every movement sends waves of pleasure through my body as the fabric rubs against me.

In this situation, I can't even perform precise magic manipulation.

My magic power is almost depleted.

"Your desperate struggle is also very beautiful ♡"

Now that I think about it, the reason I was found so easily was probably because I was her target from the beginning. At this rate────I'll lose.

I'll finally lose!

Me, this cute, strong, and kind person, will lose!

I'll lose to a succubus who desperately desires my body, be dragged to her lair, bound, and subjected to something terrible...!

A scene that children shouldn't see... begins now.

"I'm Magical Girl☆Magical Satellite!"

"To protect everyone's smiles────I won't lose!"

Put on a brave face, because in this final moment────I, the Magical Girl, will shine.

"As expected, this isn't enough. As you'd expect from Magical Girl Satellite."

"You really are... the perfect light I sought. So I'll make up my mind too."

A sweet, concentrated magical energy begins to swirl around us; she must intend to end this battle with her next move.

I'll resist as desperately as I can, to show my final brilliance as Magical Girl Satellite....

"This is the technique that could be called the succubus's secret technique──'Succubus Buster'."

...

.....

Huh? Did she just say Buster?

"It's a literal trump card, unleashing the user's life energy as a beam. I wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice my own body to have you...!"

"What's the point of doing something like that...?"

If you want to have me, how can you do that if you die???

"That's why I'll leave 'one year.' I'll leave only 'one year' of my long lifespan... and dedicate everything else. I'll use everything to get you—"

—That's not right!!

Since you're a succubus, your trump card should be something like 'Enchanting Eyes.'

What's with 'Succubus Buster'? That's a purely physical technique!

And the price is far too heavy!

I'm finally going to lose, but I'm guaranteed to be a widow in a year? That's no joke!

The gathered magical energy began to vibrate the air. I could endure this—but if I let this exceptional talent slip away, I feel like I'll never see another one like her. But losing on purpose wouldn't be right...

No, perhaps I've been too picky... and that's why I'm still don't have an owner?

This is such a good catch, one of the best I've ever seen.

And to want me so badly, even at the risk of her life... she must really love me.

I steeled myself and activated my magic.

I didn't lose on purpose...

That's right!

I lost to her determination—her resolve to claim me, even at the cost of her own life.

"Hmph!"

Her magic-accelerated fist pierced my body, the impact so great that air leaked from my lungs.

Ah, that hurts more than I thought? But I can't hold back any further...

"....gyuu~"

"....Eh?"

Unable to stand any longer, I collapsed to my knees.

As I listened to the confused voice, my consciousness... fell into a deep darkness.