The subsequent plot of the second volume of puella magi madoka magica continued until Sakura Kyoko appeared and clashed with Sayaka, who had transformed into a magical girl.
During this time, the plot development continued to advance steadily, with a very detailed description of the emotional changes of the characters and the process of Sayaka becoming a magical girl.
Homura Akemi, who remained mysterious, also revealed more information.
It could be said that Izumi's handling of the switch between daily life and battle, and the transition of the tone, was already quite good.
However, these aspects were overlooked by the readers; what they cared about now was another matter, which was the scene in the second volume that was destined to become a classic.
["I have good news and bad news for everyone. The good news is—the Old Thief's magical girl story has a fresh take… the bad news is—Senior, your death was truly tragic!"]
["Old Thief, Old Thief, it really is you! And it can only be you! To be able to write such a plot, I respect no one else in this life but you."]
["Hahaha, he's crazy! The Old Thief is crazy! I'm crazy too! Kill them all ruthlessly!"]
["I'm speechless, how did my magical girl story turn out like this? Who writes a magical girl story like this?!"]
["Damn it, I just started liking Senior, and the Old Thief makes her die so bizarrely, I'm really going to vomit blood!"]
["What a bunch of vulgar people, their vision is too shallow! The point isn't Senior's death at all, but the tone of the Old Thief's magical girl story, which is clearly unique. From the descriptions of Homura Akemi, I'm now on pins and needles… My premonition is that there will definitely be more pain to come!"]
["This familiar taste is back again. Although there are differences, the results are the same. The Old Thief's death flags are too decisive. I just like this crisp and clean style."]
For now, it could be said to be a mix of good and bad.
After all, many plot points had not been fully revealed, and not everyone could see all the details, as there were quite a few people who vented their emotions impulsively.
This didn't matter, as long as everyone was still willing to read.
Once everyone had vented their initial emotions and reread it, they would surely notice other, more important aspects.
While famous scenes are certainly impressive and add a lot of color, it is the combination of all aspects of the plot description that will be thought-provoking and the goal that readers pursue.
…
"Senior, this twist really caught people off guard! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I probably wouldn't have believed someone would write it like this…"
Kani Nayuta couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when she read this part.
From the beginning of the second volume, she had already noticed the change in the work's tone, but for it to develop to such an extent was something she found truly amazing.
Because of the previous groundwork, although it 'surprised' her, she was only slightly shocked before immersing herself in the story.
"No matter what sins I bear, I will continue to fight."
"Once you become a magical girl, there is no hope of salvation; that contract is an exchange for the only hope, abandoning everything else..."
Watching Homura Akemi's lines, Kani Nayuta already felt a great sense of foreboding.
"It seems this really will be a sad story... Senpai has no intention of changing his style. Although it's a magical girl story, it's actually not a magical girl story."
She sighed.
"The next target should be Sayaka, right? I hope Senpai will be a little gentler!"
The girl mumbled.
Kani Nayuta thought to herself, then edited a message and sent it to Izumi Chihiro.
Given her personality, her favorite character was, of course, Sayaka.
She liked such devoted girls, especially the point about 'using magical power for others.'
Although the outcome would most likely be written as a tragedy by Senpai...
She could only pray silently in her heart.
It's worth mentioning that Eriri also really liked Sayaka, and she had no other thoughts, simply because Sayaka had a childhood friend setting.
Secondly, she liked Mami Tomoe, because the descriptions of elegance and blonde hair made her feel quite similar to herself.
Therefore, when Mami Tomoe died, her emotions were so agitated.
...
"Kohana, please join my Literary Club! If you're with us, our Literary Club will definitely be able to hold its head high in the future!"
After school, Usami Suzune pestered her.
Senju Muramasa dodged without thinking.
Usami Suzune missed, and immediately complained, "Kohana, why did you avoid me? Have our relations deteriorated to this extent? Even if you want to refuse, it doesn't affect our relationship."
"I have something to do. As for your matter, let's talk about it later."
Senju Muramasa left a concise sentence and then turned to leave.
"Wait for me, Kohana!"
Usami Suzune wouldn't give up easily. She turned and called out to her club members, "Literary Club is dismissed early today!"
However, she chased after her.
"I see, she's here to buy books! Hmm? It seems to be that person's new work, right? I still remember the name Izumi Masamune, at least."
Usami Suzune followed her all the way to a bookstore. After seeing her best friend pay for the light novel, she said proudly.
"Yes, because there's no holiday today, I was worried that if it sold out, I'd have to wait until the next restock to buy it."
Senju Muramasa explained the reason.
Because she was her best friend, she wasn't as cold as she was in front of others.
"You mean, if you wait a few days to read it, you absolutely can't wait? Goodness, how much do you like that person's work... In my opinion, it's not that good, is it? Kohana, you write better, don't you?"
Usami Suzune was extremely puzzled.
She could say she never tired of Senju Muramasa's works; they were amazing enough to make a literary girl like her, who wasn't very interested in battle-type light novels, fall in love with them.
Senju Muramasa's gaze sharpened, meeting hers. Just as she was about to open her mouth to explain, she suddenly realized something and merely said lightly, "You wouldn't understand."
With such a simple relationship, more words would be useless.
"I don't understand?"
Usami Suzune almost got angry.
We've been together since childhood; is there anyone who understands you better than me!
However, this was indeed the truth.
She truly couldn't understand Senju Muramasa's thoughts.
One could only say... she must have taken a liking to him.
From today onwards, she could only accept this cruel fact... that the importance of Izumi Masamune's light novels in Senju Muramasa's heart completely outweighed hers.
This was truly a tragedy.
It wasn't that she couldn't compare to a person; she couldn't even compare to that person's novel!