Chapter 175
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Chapter 175: Defeating Magic With Magic, Paper Cranes
The next day.
Everything felt as if nothing had happened.
Chu Yuanqing prepared breakfast and sat with the little idols at the same table. She looked calm, her slender back straight, and her demeanor was as dignified as always.
Unlike her usual side braid that gave a married woman’s vibe, today the girl’s hairstyle was a cute bun made with help from her daughter. It matched her young age and looked a bit childish and adorable, making her teammates glance at her with interest during breakfast.
After getting permission, Kirimi Miyuki politely reached out to touch Pure White Witch’s bun. Her eyes sparkled like cherry blossoms, bright like clear diamonds, and her lips formed a shy smile as she said:
"Little Qing looks great with a bun too! Can I help you with your hair tomorrow? As an idol, it’s important to find styles that suit you, and hairstyles are a part of that!"
Chu Yuanqing seemed to understand a little. The reason she wore braids was that she had learned some styles online to help with her cute daughter’s hair, but… doing her daughter’s hair only lasted until the first half of the second year of middle school.
As Chu Wang Shu grew a little and developed her own taste, she could no longer tolerate her father’s clumsy and outdated hair-styling skills—especially since they were in a cold war at that time—so she learned to do it herself in front of a mirror and stopped asking her dad to do her hair every morning before work.
It’s worth mentioning that until now, Chu Yuanqing had not realized that the reason her daughter wouldn’t let her style her hair back then was not rebellion or a cold war, but simply because she thought Chu Yuanqing’s hairstyles were too old-fashioned.
However, what is more subtle is that the braids that her lovely daughter once disliked have now taken on a strange, cozy, and nostalgic motherly quality when seen on her father’s witch-like body.
Chu Yuanqing didn’t think too much; if she needed the fans’ love and admiration to achieve her goals, she should do her part and provide enough emotional value to everyone, which would make it a fair exchange.
The girl nodded in agreement:
"Sure, but will it be too much trouble for you?"
Little Sakura replied that it wouldn’t be a problem at all and confidently said that she was skilled in dozens of different hairstyles, along with suitable makeup that she could slowly teach Chu Yuanqing every day.
Chu Wang Shu watched with a bit of envy; she found it hard to balance studying and practicing dance, and she felt that she wasn’t as good as the ordinary girls her age in that respect.
As the gentle big sister, Kirimi Miyuki not only excelled in dancing and singing but also played the guitar well; she was great at makeup and hairstyling, and she could cook and win toys from claw machines, while also being good at saving money.
The girl felt a bit in awe; if her father’s future partner wasn’t like Little Qing, someone like Sister Miyuki seemed quite nice too.
Because…
If there is a mom, she would have taught many girls things they should know when they were very young, right? Whether it’s how to braid hair, how to take care of themselves during their period, the choice of makeup, or the standards for picking a partner, they can find answers in love and care.
Kirimi Miyuki doesn’t think she is very impressive. In her eyes, anyone who has been an idol for seven years and sacrificed part of their studies could easily do the same thing.
Kirimi Miyuki has high emotional intelligence. She keenly noticed Chu Wang Shu’s subtle expression; the corners of her eyes were slightly lifted, and her innocent face showed a bright smile as she said:
"Little Shu should join us too! I can help you and Little Qing with your hair."
The girl tilted her head slightly as she examined their faces.
It’s strange; even though Honey Qing and Little Shu don’t look alike, why do they somehow seem a little similar?
Little Sakura made a joke:
"If you have the same hairstyle, you should look like a pair of sisters!"
Chu Wang Shu blinked her eyes and happily agreed, saying:
"No way, Little Qing is much more beautiful than me."
Besides… besides, Little Qing looks just like Mom. How can she look like an older sister!
Chu Yuanqing felt a bit sad when she heard this.
Her physical age was even younger than her own daughter’s, with delicate features that made her look quite childlike, and her skin was so good that she clearly seemed like a minor.
If you set aside her figure and grace, with the same hairstyle and outfit, she would likely be mistaken for a younger sister, which would be quite embarrassing.
Xie Qingxuan glanced over here, her platinum eyelashes fluttering, and her dark eyes showed some anticipation as if she wanted to imitate Little Sakura’s way.
Unfortunately, her personality was quite natural, and being a girl from a family not weaker than Chen Yining’s, she was used to having maids or a team take care of her hair, makeup, skincare, and various chores at home or in the company.
This was a habit formed since childhood because her parents didn’t want her to waste any time on trivial matters, which led to her struggling quite a bit later on when she went out on her own due to a lack of experience.
In this regard, she is far from the simple life of her family. Kirimi Miyuki needs to work hard and is full of love for her idol.
The golden retriever thought for a moment, then drooped its lovely lashes in disappointment. Gracefully and seriously, it slowly ate the salad in its mouth. As it chewed, it remembered the champagne from yesterday that it had only sipped, as if it caught a whiff of a rich fragrance, filling its lips and teeth with sweetness.
Hmm, magical girls are truly amazing; everywhere is as sweet as a royal garden.
Kirimi Miyuki noticed this small detail, completely unaware that the other person had overtaken her. At that moment, she acted modestly, but inside she couldn’t help but feel joyful, like she had won a victory.
— Random directness is just wrong; subtle strategies are the true way to success!
Tang Liuli was daydreaming. When she got up early in the morning, she was still lost in the truth that shattered her, feeling like her soul was drifting away in confusion.
The girl’s eyes were empty; she looked like a pale, faded creature, losing her sense of existence. She poured milk into her porridge, mixing it with a spoon like she was stirring cereal, then quietly ate it, feeling a kind of foolish chaos.
Tang Liuli couldn’t tell; she couldn’t tell if yesterday was a dream or something that really happened.
If it was real, then she had been deeply hurt by Xie Qingxuan and felt a confusing sort of happiness about it.
If it is an illusion, then it means her experience has become so twisted that she has to dream to free this passion, making her a true victim of her own fantasies.
Both options are terrifying!!!
Tang Liuli woke up a little, her small hand holding the spoon trembled, and for a moment, she felt very sad. She even began to think about why her dad was from Gloria instead of Uchiha.
If it were the noble Uchiha Liuli, she could have awakened her special eyes just by listening in yesterday, using them to make Honey Qing only love her forever!
The green-eyed cat finished the porridge with milk.
During this time, she had gone from Uchiha Liuli to something even more abstract and indescribable, just like some people who love to imagine they have superpowers before bed, finding joy in these daydreams, even beginning to show a silly smile.
Chu Yuanqing looked at this scene in confusion. What is Liuli laughing about? Is the porridge with milk really tasty? But it has no sugar; it shouldn’t taste good at all!
Xie Qingxuan used Liuli’s lesbian tricks yesterday, copied her words, and even learned from her small yellow duck toy; she is currently very worried about Master Liuli’s mental state.
Kirimi Miyuki looked at the shy cat with pity and gently patted her head.
Chu Wang Shu thought for a moment, then poked the cat’s belly with her finger, making the cat’s fur stand on end in surprise.
Tang Liuli nearly jumped up, immediately snapping back to reality. Realizing where she was, she controlled the shame of her toes digging into the ground. With her skilled acting, she pretended nothing had happened, cleaned up the dishes, and calmly took them to the kitchen sink, brushing off the incident.
At the dinner table, the four of them looked at each other, silently understanding without saying a word.
After dinner, the five of them went for training.
Although there was an extra dance piece to practice, they decided not to change their original training plans since they still had three weeks left, making it a bit dull.
Training was like that; there wasn’t much to talk about. The only thing that could be called interesting was the small idols’ little rivalries during their nap time.
In the past, since a certain useless cat had no fighting power, naptime usually meant Kirimi Miyuki enjoying the happy moments of watching [Cocoon of the Heart] alone in her private cinema.
However, with the addition of the golden retriever, the situation on the battlefield changed dramatically!
This tyrant on stage was also a straight shooter in the game of love. With her natural awkwardness and lack of emotional intelligence, she clung to Chu Yuanqing, making it impossible for her to find a moment to enjoy Little Sakura’s [Cocoon of the Heart].
The private cinema was no longer just a stage for two; now there was an extra lightbulb ready to join in, creating a feeling of turning into a three-person stage with the help of a lesbian movie.
Chu Yuanqing felt scared being stuck in the middle, so she decided to bring her cute daughter and Liuli with her today, to prevent anyone from doing bad things to her and to enjoy watching a movie with her daughter.
Of course, to ensure that the child’s core values are not influenced by the outside world.
Chu Yuanqing blacklisted the lesbian movie and carefully chose a positive and uplifting fairy tale adaptation instead. She sat in the front with her lovely daughter, while Tang Liuli and two young idols sat behind them.
Little Sakura did not feel discouraged at all; she wasn’t the kind to always ask Honey Qing for kisses. What mattered most was being liked by Honey Qing, and even without kisses, she could find other ways to show that, so there was no disappointment.
In fact, she really enjoyed a good team atmosphere. As the unofficial team leader, watching a movie neatly with her teammates during lunch break brought a warm sense of team building.
Xie Qingxuan was similar; she was innocent and pure, and honestly bold, but after a very intense night, her heart was already full from "Cocoon of the Heart," and Honey Qing had strictly forbidden her from recharging with each other for three days, which was quite sad.
Her lovely daughter was even happier; she had seen so few movies in her life that she could count them on two hands. Even if the movie was a bit childish, she found it very refreshing.
Not to mention, sitting next to her gentle mother Chu Yuanqing and a few kind seniors felt like a perfect way to enjoy a long-awaited parent-child activity and to fill the gap of not having many outings with friends.
As for Tang Liuli…
The first reaction of the green-eyed cat was that everyone was together, so no one would steal their nap; they were safe!
However, soon the girl felt strangely bored, and deep inside her, a sense of emptiness spread for reasons she didn’t understand. Memories of yesterday’s happiness suddenly flashed in her mind, bringing her back to reality.
Something is wrong! What happened to my XP?
Is it possible that I prefer listening to Honey Qing talk to others instead of kissing her?
No way! That is absolutely impossible! Letting go of motherly love is one thing, but stealing this? That’s just strange!
Absolutely, something must be broken inside me.
Tang Liuli slapped her cheeks hard to shake away those scary thoughts, but the feeling of sitting behind the door last night washed over her like the tide, and the song of her troubled soul began to echo in her ears.
The girl’s legs shook as she rubbed them together. Her pupils trembled, and her little hand pressed against her skirt. She bit her lips and forced herself to straighten her back with sheer willpower, trying to conquer the terrible demons in her heart.
Ten seconds later,
The brilliant wisdom of the green-eyed cat finally shone through. She gritted her teeth and activated [Heart Flow], creating a one-way link to Chu Yuanqing, who was sitting in front and laughing with her lovely daughter. In an instant, she tasted the sacred and pure love of a mother, warm as spring sunshine, and felt her body and soul embraced by the sky.
In that moment, the strategy of using magic to defeat magic took effect, and the dirty soul was successfully purified.
Tang Liuli smiled contentedly. Under the astonished gazes of the two beside her, she pressed her hands together in a prayer-like gesture, her expression full of devotion.
— Bliss ❤️❤️❤️.
At that moment, the two people looking at the same scene shared the same thought with perfect understanding:
"Liuli, something must be broken, right?"
…
…
Time flew by, and soon it was that evening.
As a special doctor from an island, Kirimi Miyuki took her duty to care for the patient seriously and carefully examined the Pure White Witch at night. She first criticized the poor skills of the previous doctors and then repeatedly conducted a nucleic acid test.
Chu Yuanqing was very cooperative. Feeling a bit guilty, she consulted Liuli and the dog’s experience and changed back to her white hair and golden eyes, giving her doctor more motivation to work.
An hour later, the treatment was finished.
Little Sakura snuggled into the Pure White Witch’s arms and slept for a few minutes, absorbing the Honey Qing energy. She shyly pinched the soft waist before leaving and returned to her own bedroom.
The girl flopped onto the big bed, dazed for a while, and finally came back to her senses from the sweetness of being close to her beloved. Still, she couldn’t help but roll around on the bed and hugged a big stuffed toy with a smile.
Five minutes later, Kirimi Miyuki energetically sat at the desk. She opened a drawer filled with colorful origami cranes.
These small items represent wishes for blessings and safety in her hometown.
Since the day she learned Chu Yuanqing was injured, unsure of what she could do for her, she thought hard and asked the assistant sister for several stacks of colorful paper. Whenever she had free time, she quietly folded cranes in her room.
Although there are still many to go before reaching the best goal of one thousand, they will definitely be finished before the second performance!
Kirimi Miyuki’s eyelashes drooped, her eyes soft with a pink hue, as she gently smiled and earnestly prayed to the paper cranes in the drawer, asking the elusive spirits to help Chu Yuanqing’s wounds heal quickly.
In fact, the girl didn’t really believe in spirits before.
Even when she was pulled by her mom to work as a part-time shrine maiden for a few days at Hokkaido Shrine during the Sapporo Summer Festival, she was still not very concerned about those mysterious things; her mind was mostly focused on getting Little Yuki to take nice pictures of her, and even at work, she couldn’t stop thinking about the takoyaki by the roadside.
But… since magical girls exist, then the spirits should exist too, right?
Based on this thought, Little Sakura has been praying especially sincerely lately; she even wanted her mom to send her the amulet she had asked for at the shrine before, thinking it might be more helpful than a paper crane.
But wait, do the spirits care only about their own islands? The spirits of Daxia Country would only take care of Daxia?
So, she should look for a temple or monastery in Sea City.
Unfortunately, she couldn’t leave the base of "Dazzling Stage," and she couldn’t ask the assistant sister to help her with this, so the suddenly believing Little Sakura had to settle for folding paper cranes.
After the girl prayed for about ten minutes, she continued folding paper cranes. Her long, delicate fingers looked like jade in the light, the color of her skin bright and vivid, as if she was pouring her warmth, drop by drop, into the colorful paper, making the cranes touch with her sincere heart.
Little Qing, please get better soon.
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Time passed, and a new day was about to come.
The official website of "Dazzling Stage" announced early in the morning that the fourth episode would air at eight o’clock that evening.
This show has become highly popular in Daxia after several months of buildup. The news quickly stirred up a buzz online.
Although the recent live broadcast revealed the results of the fourth episode in advance, the advanced virtual reality, the endless "Heart Flow," and the trainees who outshine previous auditions have made the stage itself a major highlight.
It can be said that while "Dazzling Stage" has its competition, it still gives the audience the true essence of what a talent show should be, allowing those who have long been disappointed with the entertainment industry to celebrate, and even attracting many viewers who were not interested in performances, making the show gain intense attention and popularity.
The same thing is happening, with the Donghong Federation and the Sacred United Country as the main centers, spreading to hundreds of competition zones around the world, creating a true age of idols under the guidance of various countries.
At eight o’clock that evening.
In the underground base of Zhelong Town, 165 trainees are still training, while the fourth season of the Sea City competition is being released on major platforms as promised, drawing a crowd of eager fans who quickly tune in to this show that lasts more than two hours.
