V1: Chapter 7: Girls Can't Resist Sweets, Can They?

Chapter 7: Girls Can't Resist Sweets, Can They?

"So cute..."

Standing in front of the full-length mirror in her room, I tie my waist-length, split-ended brown hair back with my favorite pink ribbon. My off-the-shoulder white dress, which accentuates my flawless skin, is... like a page from a fairy tale, as if a summer fairy had stepped out of a picture book.

"I'm a little too cute, right?"

I'm so cute, I'm honestly worried I'll get so many offers from talent agencies that I won't be able to walk around town anymore.

Today's supposed to be a date, and if that happens, I won't be able to face Chloe. Well, it's just a date to go shopping and eat parfait, though.　

I'm so glad the Lust Mark isn't normally visible. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to go to hot springs or wear clothes that show my stomach. I definitely want to go to the beach at least once this summer.

As I was thinking about that and about to leave the room, my eyes met those beautiful, slightly reddish eyes in the mirror. Who is this beautiful girl...?

Oh, It's me.

"You're really adorable, Satellite-chan ♡"

"Hehe, thank you, Lux."

Damn, I completely forgot that Lux, the succubus who's become my mascot, was in my room, and she was so captivated by me. It's been about a week since we started living together... living together?

But I'm still maintaining my public persona. For the sake of my fans, I can't let my ideal image crumble.

"Well then, I'm off."

"Okay, I'm looking forward to souvenirs."

For some reason, I was being seen off by the succubus as if it were the most natural thing in the world, even though that shouldn't be happening.

Well, even if some scandal were to be exposed, it's me, the most popular me, the Ace of the Magical Girls Association me. The cutest me, so it'll be fine.

★

It took several tens of minutes to get to my destination from home. I thought it was a hassle, since I could get there in an instant using magic, but flying through the city with so many people around would be a bad idea. I think we were supposed to meet around here...

"...I said I'm waiting for someone."

"You've been waiting for almost an hour now, are you sure they're coming?"

"N-no way...! Shizuku... My Shizuku wouldn't just suddenly disappear!"

When I arrived in front of the Hachiko statue where we were supposed to meet, I saw Chloe-chan, dressed in an expensive-looking jumper dress, being talked to by someone.

Well, judging from the flow of the conversation, it was almost certainly a hit-on attempt. Those beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes really do attract attention in the city, and she has big breasts too!

She's so beautiful that even with a parasol around her, everyone can tell she's pretty. And she has big breasts!

"Sorry, did you wait long?"

"Shizuku...!"

"Whoa, what a cute girl! Would you like to have tea with me...?"

"I'm sorry, we're on a date."

When I say that and flashes an angelic smile, most people who meet me for the first time freeze.

I then somewhat forcefully pulls Chloe's arm and starts walking. He has good taste to have noticed me. But apparently, if you try to get caught in the middle of a yuri relationship, you'll get killed by people from all sides, so you'd better be careful.

"Th-thank you so much..."

Chloe-chan, if you're not interested, you should firmly refuse those kinds of things... though I wouldn't. 

It's kind of... cute, like insects swarming around a fluorescent light, isn't it?

It's my fault for being too cute and radiant...

"No, it's a date after all. Let's forget about such small things and have fun?"

"Really... that's what I mean... you always like that..."

Her pale cheeks were slightly red. She was blushing... or rather, even with the parasol, wasn't she half-suffering from the heat?

I know I was late, but why were you there an hour earlier than planned? It's the middle of summer!

"So, I heard you'd be about 10 minutes late... did something happen?"

"Oh, sorry... for making you wait."

"No, I'm not blaming you...I was just worried something might have happened to Shizuku."

The way Chloe held my hand as she said that, the distance between us was clearly not that of a friend. My sudden disappearance must have left a deeper wound in her heart than I imagined. I'm truly sorry about that...yes.

"It's a date, but I'm worried that my face looks so good in the mirror that my clothes will look bad in comparison..."

"Really... you always like that..."

She pokes me in the side, ouch. Even that small shock from her makes my lower abdomen tingle. It seems that what happened that night is more etched into my body than I realized. Or rather, my body remembers the memory of submission... it's kind of like a bath, and kind of erotic.

"Come on, it's dangerous if you let go."

I'm startled when Chloe tries to walk, still holding my hand. I'm not a child anymore, even though I'm in middle school and still walking hand-in-hand...

"This... is in the middle of town, you know?"

"Shizuku, you disappeared in the middle of town too, didn't you..."

"Ugh, I can't say anything when you put it like that..."

I was truly speechless.

Perhaps it was because she'd been standing for an hour, but the palm of her hand was slightly sweaty, and her pale skin was a little red.

She'd put on sunscreen... right?

She's a well-bred young lady, so she should be fine.

After walking around town for a while, I found the item I was looking for. I suppose it's available in any bookstore, but it wasn't at the one near my house. Well, that just shows how popular it is, which makes me very happy.

"So, what did you come to buy?"

"Ta-da! This!"

"You're a true die-hard fan..."

A book with my face printed in huge letters on the cover. Weekly Magical Girl, this issue commemorating its third year... features a huge special on me, Magical Girl Magical☆Satellite. I even had an interview, and I think I even signed autographs.

As expected of the number one in both skill and popularity. Even through the filters of perception-altering and printing, my face is beautiful.

"Buying a special issue of yourself... I don't think that's sane..."

"Shall I buy one for you, Chloe?"

"I've already read it, so I don't need it."

Oh, that's a shame...

....Hmm?

Something feels off, but oh well.

A small child is standing behind us in line, and even this little child is holding a copy of Weekly Magical Girl very carefully.

"Here, you can pay first."

"Thank you, pretty lady!"

I let the little girl with light green hair, about fifth grade, go ahead of me. I love my fans... and by extension, people who like me. I definitely show favoritism when it comes to treating myself. I'm not a saint, after all.

After paying and leaving the bookstore a little way from the city center... we saw a cute corgi being held by a lady.

"What a cute little doggy."

"...!"

After Chloe muttering this, she suddenly turned to look at me.

"...I'm not talking about you, so sit down."

"Ugh... woof!"

"You idiot!? Don't actually try to sit down!"

"Well, I just..."

"It wasn't just a coincidence, what's wrong with your emotions...?"

★

Despite that little mishap, we managed to get into the stylish cafe we'd planned to visit, partly to cool off. It was full, but the air conditioning kept it nice and cool. It seemed we'd had a reservation, as we were able to enter smoothly…

"Does this place even take reservations?"

"Oh, you don't really need to worry about it."

…I see. It's probably best not to press the matter any further.

We both ordered parfaits, and the food arrived almost immediately. I ordered the seasonal parfait, which apparently is a peach parfait at this time of year. As I took a bite, the sweet aroma of peaches and the cold vanilla ice cream filled my mouth. It was certainly well-received, just as its reputation on social media and at school suggested.

"Mangoes are delicious too, would you like a bite?"

"Yes, may I have some?"

"Okay, please open your mouth?"

I was surprised by the spoon that was thrust so close to my mouth, but if I pulled away now it would seem like I was being overly self-conscious... that was the thing.

I figured that close friends probably do this kind of thing, so I took a bite, and the tropical aroma and rich sweetness were exceptional.

"It's delicious... girls just can't resist sweets, can they..."

"Would you like another bite, if you don't mind? Here..."

I was about to accept that tempting offer—that's when it happened.

I felt an unpleasant magical energy and looked out the window, only to see the empty space outside begin to warp. The sudden appearance of demons filled the air with screams and terror.

"What..."

Extremely rarely...maybe once a year, a portal like this suddenly appears in the heart of the city. Its presence was so weak that even the association couldn't detect any signs of it... so only weaklings actually appeared.

Even so, it was certainly a significant threat to ordinary people.

"Henshi───"

"Henshin!"

Leaving Chloe behind, who was a beat late, I transformed into Satellite and leaped towards the source of the anomaly in one breath—and stood there. I wasn't the top for nothing, and there was another reason for my haste.

"S-Satellite-sama...!?"

"Stay still, it's dangerous, I'll take care of it right away☆"

Yes, the little girl who had bought my book issue at the bookstore was near the portal. I couldn't possibly stand by and watch my fan get hurt right in front of me.

"Satellite–Smash☆"

I kicked the frog-like monster that emerged from the portal, almost as if I were ambushing it upon landing. Unleashed with blinding speed, it reduced the monster to cosmic dust before the vast majority of people could even register its presence.

"Magical Girl Magical☆Satellite───Star Ride☆"

Of course, I didn't forget to strike a fan service pose, and the cheers of the surging crowd felt great. These small acts of popularity build up to huge results.

And simply being showered with praise felt wonderful.

"Um, excuse me... I... I...!"

"Yes, could I borrow that book for a moment?"

Taking the book from the girl who probably didn't quite understand what was going on, I took out the pen I always carried from my pocket.

As I began to sign the cover, the girl's expression changed to one of astonishment, as if she had realized what I was doing.

Ah, this experience will surely be something she'll never forget in her life.

"Yes, please continue to support me! ☆"

"I'll... I'll support you forever...!"

Leaving her, who seemed overwhelmed with emotion, I left the scene. After all, I was in the middle of a date with Chloe-chan.

I felt like I'd forgotten something... what was it? Well, it's not something to worry about, is it?!

"Ah~, I... I forgot ♡"

It wasn't unbearable yet, but the intense pleasure that overwhelmed my body was enough to rob me of normal thought. Even in my Magical Girl form, where I shouldn't feel the heat, my whole body was unbearably hot.

"Honestly... you're so thoughtless, aren't you?"

"I-I'm sorry... Chloe-chan...♡"

"When we're transforming outside, it's proper etiquette to call me Gracia, Satellite. Come here."

The Ice Mirror is useful in times like these; we must have appeared to have suddenly vanished from the middle of the road. Gracia pulled me by the arm, and we arrived on the second floor of the building we'd been in earlier. I was bewildered that such a nice place had conveniently appeared, but my feverish mind couldn't think straight.

But I certainly wasn't expecting this; it was just a reaction to the Lust Mark.. it was unavoidable, so it's okay, right?

As we entered the room, her slender fingers gently stroked my pink hair. Then, she opened a box she produced from somewhere and softly wrapped its contents around my neck. 

"I really wanted to give it to you at a better time... but if I missed this chance, I wouldn't be able to give it to you today."

The ice mirror that suddenly appeared before me reflected me wearing... a fancy-looking black leather choker with a heart accessory.

"Oh, thank you... I'm so happy."

"Never leave my side, Satellite."

I'm genuinely happy, a present from my best friend. The choker is a little... no, quite heavy, though. It's almost like she's acting like my girlfriend just because we slept together once...

"Satellite... Sit."

"Ooh... Woof♡"

★

It was daytime when I entered the room, but by the time I went outside, it was completely dark. The night breeze felt nice on my flushed body. It seems like I'm being disciplined well, but... well, it's because of the Lust Mark, so it can't be helped.