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"Maybe the real question is why the animals only bully you and no one else!" Vigne couldn’t help but retort, rubbing her temples in disbelief. Satania’s luck seemed to defy logic—if there was a way for the universe to embarrass her, it always found one.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhvXUv9c5i
"Well, perhaps it’s because Satania-Sama is just so popular with animals," Raphiel said sweetly as she tried not to laugh.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0DVgSBegxe
Satania puffed up her cheeks and slammed her hands onto her hips. "Gabriel! Why did you suddenly call everyone out to watch a movie?" Her voice carried the righteous indignation of someone who had just been bullied by both people and wildlife.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHEsUWh43Bg
"Tch." Gabriel yawned, barely glancing her way. "If you wanna go, go. If you don’t, stay home. Why do you have to ask so many questions? Keep it up and I’ll leave you here."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDb8WA1EK7c
"Aaaaah! I’ll duel you for that, Gabriel!" Satania declared dramatically, pointing her finger at her heavenly rival.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PaVQ5eway
"Alright, alright, can we please just buy the movie tickets already?" Vigne sighed, feeling like she was wrangling toddlers rather than hanging out with friends.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqH9OldQJJy
The group trudged toward the nearest convenience store, umbrellas dripping, shoes squeaking softly against the wet pavement. The rain-washed air carried a faint chill, making the warm fluorescent glow of the store feel oddly inviting.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjwYzt5OrM
Convenience stores in Japan could handle almost everything—paying bills, printing tickets, shipping packages—and, of course, buying movie tickets.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbM4USe29LR
Once inside, Vigne turned to Gabriel, who was distractedly browsing a snack shelf. "Gabi-chan, what movie do you want to watch?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHPdBWMdvJu
"Eh? I get to decide?" Gabriel blinked, then smirked. "Since we’re all watching together, let’s pick something epic."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2YRcWjEch6
"Then how about Nezha and the Transformers: The Untold Story!" Raphiel exclaimed, clasping her hands with mock reverence. "I saw the trailer online—it looked so exciting!"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfnmHuA3pi
That title alone was a crime against storytelling! A lotus-born kid teaming up with robots in disguise—how could that even work?! What “untold story” could possibly connect them? Would Optimus Prime install a new eco-friendly Nezha-powered engine?135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHzlYgwGQL5
Raphiel wasn’t done. She leaned closer, eyes shining. "There’s also The Runaway Girl and Seven Men: The Untold Story! It’s supposed to be an emotional masterpiece. Men go silent, women cry, and the comment section is full of people saying, ‘Bless you, uploader!’ and ‘Good people live long lives.’"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXGhCdWCe8
Vigne’s smile twitched as she sweatdropped. She wisely chose not to respond. Turning toward Rikka, she asked, "Rikka, what kind of movies do you like?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SAQNOU82n
Rikka raised her hand to her eyepatch like a ritual gesture, her ahoge bouncing dramatically. Then she pointed at a random poster. "It’s decided! Go forth, Tentacle Monster! Punish your enemies with your righteous appendages!"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvA0sYusTz
Every customer in the store stopped what they were doing and turned to stare.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1e7k1WR5d
"Eh? Is there even a tentacle monster movie right now?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl1BVB0dLB2
"I don’t think so. Maybe she means that superhero movie—Octopus Man?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxSqKbWwoEK
"Still… calling it Tentacle Monster sounds kinda… wrong."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOrrEimOh2
Vigne covered her face. The movie’s title was Octopus Man, and yet Rikka had managed to make it sound like something that belonged in a very different section of the internet.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICofhsryPJ
Completely unbothered, Rikka adjusted her scarf and continued. "What about Tentacle Monster vs. Mermaid? Maybe the octopus is the descendant of the ancient Kraken!"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6i7vh5vHlW
Vigne groaned. "As long as you’re happy, Rikka…"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfWlX1SxXW
"And you, Satania?" she asked quickly, desperate to steer the topic away from hentai territory.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡraLMA65i2Q
Satania rubbed her chin like an evil mastermind. "Hmm… How about The Reborn Demon Girl Conquers the World? Sounds powerful, right?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFORs2sZTgT
Stop rewriting titles! It’s The Reborn Mummy Destroys Humanity! Not everything is about demons!135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMjBOiPI7h
"I’ve decided!" Gabriel suddenly announced, fist pumping. "Let’s watch Operation Umaru! It speaks to my soul."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaT8FI5kEZ
"Let’s see… it’s all-ages, so Kanna can join too," Vigne said after checking the display. She smiled. "Any objections?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeznP3q13K7
Hey, you didn’t even ask me! Kouya thought bitterly.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Df3Tw6UAz
Vigne ignored his expression entirely. "Alright, one abstention, six in favor—it’s decided."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeBB1irZBD
The group paid for the tickets and stepped outside again. The rain had stopped completely, leaving everything coated in fresh droplets. Sunlight peeked through the clouds, turning every leaf into a tiny mirror. The air smelled crisp and clean, like nature’s reset button had been pressed.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVbjVfjaEk
They walked toward the subway station, chatting lightly. A faint breeze brushed against their hair, carrying the last traces of rain.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41ODj8hrjs
Feeling thirsty, Kouya slipped a bill into a vending machine and bought a bottle of cola. The satisfying click of the bottle dropping echoed softly.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6r7pLzdAdI
"Stare—"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Re66xhVej
He didn’t need to look to know who it was. Without a word, he bought another bottle and handed it to Kanna, who quietly accepted it with a small nod.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7tNMBH5Oq
Then came another, more dramatic stare.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlG1GtV0iq
Raphiel clasped her hands under her chin, eyes wide and sparkling like a puppy begging for a treat.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9IXHLZYyJV
"What are you doing?" Kouya asked flatly.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUhhtX8Ogg
"I want one too," she said, tilting her head with that angelic smile that had ruined countless mortals.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2HhLNzohA
Today she wore a pink one-piece dress that danced with the breeze, her silver hair shimmering faintly. For a second, Kouya almost forgot to blink.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTUltUx36d9
Then she leaned closer, her voice a teasing whisper. "If you buy me one, I might start dressing like this every day. Or maybe… wear a maid outfit next time?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnPUBcBN6V6
"Pff—" A man nearby almost spat out his drink, choking.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYr2WR4Gagu
Every guy in a ten-meter radius turned to stare. Jealous glares, burning envy, and whispered curses filled the air.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXZ7b0tFNX
"He’s flirting with that angel?! No way—someone get me a knife!"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8mZGoWFOit
"A girl that cute can’t possibly be single!"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMy302hSdSo
"Normies should just explode!"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8nb3tJuYVb
"Raphiel, stop teasing him in public," Vigne said weakly, her face flushed.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPzvlYaZCl
"Teasing? Who said anything about teasing?" Raphiel chuckled softly. "Kouya’s not just anyone, after all."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWl1hewbYQl
Vigne blinked in confusion. "Wait… what’s that supposed to mean?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRZ18w8rlw
Kouya sighed. "You want a drink or not?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0rni8rkf64
"Yes, please!" Raphiel nodded eagerly.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKTlzD9wq1
"Then buy it yourself." His tone was colder than the cola in his hand.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrpRu7iGOc2
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you earn thirty years of bachelorhood.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ZZgVTHSaX
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The group boarded the train soon after. Contrary to Gabriel’s earlier paranoid theories, no perverts appeared, and the trip went smoothly.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1Cw6cwyiX
By three o’clock, they reached the movie theater. The building towered over the plaza, its glass panels reflecting the clear blue sky.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLJCUJDFEr
"We’ve got about twenty minutes. Let’s wait a bit before going in," Vigne said, checking her watch.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQ4wxjukb9
The plaza outside was bustling. Vendors sold snacks, balloons, and limited-edition movie merchandise. Kids ran around laughing, and couples strolled hand in hand.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42sWS53OKR
One small boy passed by with his mom, clutching a huge rainbow-colored cotton candy that looked almost bigger than his head.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiFN80YVKx9
Kanna’s eyes sparkled instantly. She tugged on Vigne’s sleeve. "I want that."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX1ZHHwygUt
Vigne smiled. "You want cotton candy, Kanna? Alright, I’ll take you to buy some."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMoqGhU6tQm
Gabriel, Raphiel, and even Satania followed eagerly—apparently cotton candy had universal appeal.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuSUtSkuq1S
Within minutes, everyone was holding their own pastel cloud of sugar. They sat together on a long wooden bench, eating in peaceful silence. The air was filled with the scent of sweetness and laughter.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡheh5pAsZPc
Kouya hadn’t planned to eat, but Vigne handed him one anyway. The texture was soft and light, melting the moment it touched his tongue.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQcj7MZNwNA
Gabriel chewed thoughtfully. "Hey, why are there so many food stalls near movie theaters? Shouldn’t people focus on the movie instead of eating?"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRQdZSGA5C
"Maybe eating in a theater gives some kind of bonus enjoyment," Raphiel mused, tapping her lip.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51kii7paeu
Satania nodded firmly, for once sounding serious. "No way! Popcorn’s the best. It’s quiet, smells good, and goes perfectly with a big screen!"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYVcZ6sJ2e5
She looked around suspiciously. "And don’t look at me like that! I totally didn’t Google movie etiquette, okay?! I didn’t!"135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCUCLTG3Ph
No wonder theaters banned outside food. Imagine someone bringing in stinky tofu or garlic dumplings—it’d be chemical warfare.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQyhPcvp4D
Finally, the time came to enter. As they approached the glass doors, Vigne suddenly stopped. "Wait… that girl looks familiar."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcI7QaNcup
Kouya followed her gaze and saw a pale-skinned. Her features were sharp yet delicate, eerily familiar—as if she shared a bloodline with Itsuka Shido.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxLG0RR0BH6
The girl spotted them too, froze for a second, then blushed furiously. She grabbed the red twin-tailed girl beside her, and the two dashed away like startled rabbits.135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvEuezrOwHN
Vigne tilted her head. "Weird… wonder who that was."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcqClmskmbv
Kouya watched them vanish around the corner, then shrugged. "Doesn’t matter. Movie’s about to start."135Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyleAo7qRTM
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