The villainous magical girl's daily mission is to find fault.

Chapter 468 The Starry Shadow Project is on the Right Track

As the last monster fell, Nightingale raised her wand in celebration of victory, marking the successful conclusion of the monster design competition.

The host, Fox, enthusiastically enlivened the atmosphere, narrating several highlights on the big screen, making the evening's final summary meeting feel like a celebration.

"Based on the voting results from the audience at the venue and in the live broadcast room, who do you think is the best-designed eccentric character?"

"That's right! It's the 'Pink Cute Self-Exploding Rice Cooker Monster' designed by Miss Meng Donghua!"

"It sounds like a strange name, doesn't it? But its harmless and adorable appearance, combined with its terrifying self-destruction ability, has caused even the bunny a lot of trouble~"

"Congratulations, Miss Meng Donghua! Fox will be presenting you with the prize for this competition shortly~ Please look forward to it~"

"what……"

Meng Donghua sat blankly in the contestant's seat, staring at the strange character she had designed on the big screen.

Combining her own preferences with the most terrifying monster image in her imagination, Meng Donghua created this strangely named rice cooker monster.

The screen displays a cute pink image that doesn't seem oppressive at all. However, once you get close, you can see a flashing red self-destruct countdown on the small screen, which creates an inexplicable sense of oppression.

This also helped the design to become the champion of today's Grand Prix.

"Wow—, I knew it would be Miss Yumefuka, this design is so much fun."

The nightingale clutched its head and cried mournfully, looking utterly dejected at losing its prize, but also genuinely liking the design.

After all, there aren't many opportunities to see Cheshire Rabbit show a surprised expression.

……

Today's event has come to an end. After interacting with the audience, the teleportation magic on the lucky tickets was activated, sending each audience member back to their initial teleportation location recorded on their ticket.

Heart Moon Fox and Hyacinth left separately, and Marigold also excitedly went home to watch videos after saying goodbye, leaving only Dream Winter Flower standing there blankly, staring at the arena in front of her that had turned into a magical dissipation.

Today's experience left Xia Youyou feeling somewhat bewildered.

Xin Yuehu was a villainous magical girl, a world-renowned dangerous individual who had caused countless acts of destruction in Rongcheng—that was my previous understanding of her.

When we first met, her terrifying ability to summon monsters created a tremendous sense of oppression, giving the feeling of an ultimate demon king that one could not defeat even with all one's might.

But her lively interaction with the audience and her enthusiastic and adorable demeanor today stirred a deep longing and yearning in Xia Youyou, seemingly rekindling the passion she felt when she first met a magical girl.

The will to protect—this is the most important resolve of magical girls.

Beyond this will, bringing smiles to people is also the duty and mission of magical girls, and it is also an important standard by which the general public judges whether a magical girl is trustworthy.

Don't ask, it's just the dark history of the Wheat Ear Squad.

Xin Yuehu, nominally the villain, actively fights against wild monsters in Rongcheng and other cities. Before attacking a city, she will take the initiative to evacuate the masses and even control the damage she causes.

Perhaps this kind of magical girl is what I truly yearn for—

"...Dream of Winter Flower".

A voice called out from beside me.

The girl tensed up and turned to look, meeting the gaze of the pink-haired bunny girl who had broken free of her invisibility spell and appeared beside her.

Cheshire Rabbit.

"Ah, senpai! You're still here? It's so late..."

"Here, have this."

Before she finished speaking, the rabbit girl pulled out a small, exquisite bobblehead doll from behind her back, which was none other than the shape of Meng Donghua, and handed it to the bewildered girl in front of her.

Meng Donghua was clearly not expected to receive this, and quickly accepted it with both hands, staring blankly at the small and cute bobblehead doll in her hands.

The doll's design is exactly the same as her magical girl outfit, and it was specially made into an adorable chibi version that will keep swaying if you touch it even slightly.

It even comes with a small magic battery; if you inject a little magic, it will start shaking on its own.

"These are the prizes for today's competition. Fox often gives out little trinkets after these spot-the-difference games... Hope you like them."

The rabbit girl seemed a little flustered. If Hyacinth were there, she would definitely say, "This is definitely something Heart Moon Fox told her to say."

"Wow...what an adorable doll! I love it! Thank you, senpai!"

Meng Donghua snapped out of her surprise at the bobblehead doll, quickly and carefully wrapped it in magic to protect it, tucked it into her small handbag, and bowed repeatedly to Cheshire Rabbit to express her gratitude.

Cheshire Rabbit scratched his cheek, his unease growing even stronger.

After holding it in for a long time, until his face turned red, Cheshire Rabbit finally mustered up the courage to speak:

"Speaking of which, I need to apologize for what happened earlier."

"I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you. I'm very sorry."

Xia Taotao felt a little embarrassed for being so harsh on the newcomer and took the initiative to apologize.

After recovering from her epileptic state, Xia Taotao felt a strong sense of guilt when she saw Meng Donghua's tearful appearance.

After all, what I wanted to see was the terrified expressions of the magical girls, not their crying and screaming after being scared. That wouldn't be funny; it would only make me feel uneasy.

...But why? Why do I feel guilty?

I used to see the irises and hyacinths look scared when I hung them up, but I didn't feel guilty at all. Instead, I felt happy.

Because I saw the expressions they wouldn't show in public, it satisfied my deepest desires.

But why is Meng Donghua different?

Is it because she's a newcomer, and you're actually reluctant to work with newcomers?

"Waaaaah... Senior... you don't need to apologize so seriously..."

Meng Donghua was quite frightened. She looked around nervously while speaking to the pink-furred rabbit girl in front of her.

"Actually, I was just scared... I'm really bad at dealing with these scary weirdos, and I often hide behind the marigolds in fear... and..."

After hesitating for a long time, Meng Donghua blushed and said:

"Um... I really like your fighting style, senpai!"

"Approaching stealthily and then delivering a fatal blow—this ability allows me to avoid danger while creating a decisive advantage. I really like this skill!"

"If it's possible, may I...may I learn invisibility magic from you, senior?"

Even Cheshire Rabbit was stunned by Meng Donghua's words.

Invisibility magic. Currently, only Cheshire Rabbit has been confirmed to have used it worldwide.

But if asked to explain how to use this magic, Xia Taotao really couldn't bring herself to say it.

This is actually an innate magical ability; even he himself can't explain why he can use invisibility magic, just like a rabbit is born running very fast.

But faced with the newcomer's request, Cheshire Rabbit had no choice but to bite the bullet and nod.

In a secluded corner, a small head and fox ears peeked out from the building's corner, staring intently at the slightly flushed Cheshire Rabbit and the excited Meng Donghua.

That's right, that's exactly it.

Rabbit took the initiative to approach Little Rabbit, who, as expected, extended an invitation. This fox's plan is progressing steadily!

If this continues, Rabbit's Starry Shadow... is just around the corner!