'Senior Mami's words are different from the original story; it seems what I did before had an effect. The original trajectory of this world has been broken; the effect of me, this 'butterfly,' seems to have appeared.'
This was the different expressions on the faces of Yoshino and Homura Akemi, who were hiding in a corner, watching Mami Tomoe and Madoka Kaname talk. Yoshino showed a satisfied smile, while Homura Akemi had a bewildered look. If her expression were seen by her schoolmates, her image as an ice goddess would probably completely disappear.
The reason Homura Akemi became like this was because she had experienced countless reincarnations and knew that Madoka Kaname's opportunity to become a Magical Girl was almost always due to Mami Tomoe. But now, the development of events completely exceeded her expectations, affecting a series of plans she had made earlier.
'It seems what we did worked, Yoshinon. Senior Mami's current action of persuading Madoka not to become a Magical Girl has proven our success. If we can prevent Senior Mami's fate during the upcoming Snack Witch (Charlotte) encounter, then Senior Mami should be fine.'
'Yes, your plan was not stopped by the world's consciousness. Either gaia and alaya have successfully negotiated with the world's consciousness, or the world's consciousness has also acknowledged that your plan will not affect the future of this world,' Yoshinon responded somewhat helplessly.
'Even the world's consciousness agreed to your plan; in some sense, you're really amazing, Yoshino. Mami Tomoe's fate should be to be bitten off at the head due to carelessness during the Snack Witch (Charlotte) subjugation, becoming a headless moe king. Finally, she would be successfully resurrected after Madoka Kaname's wish came true and she became Goddess Madoka.'
'So, why does Senior Mami have to die here with the Snack Witch (Charlotte)? Is it because Senior Mami's head looks like cheese?' Yoshino asked somewhat doubtfully. Even if the color of cheese looks similar to Mami Tomoe's head, you can't just treat Mami Tomoe's head as cheese, right?
'Well, I can't control that. Don't forget that the Snack Witch (Charlotte) is Nagisa Momoe's Witch form, and her favorite food is cheese. Even her Familiars are helping her look for it. In a way, these two are really fated.' In the theatrical version, Mami Tomoe and Nagisa Momoe lived together. That Little Loli with milky white hair is also very cute.
"Why? Why would Mami Tomoe persuade Madoka not to become a Magical Girl? This is different from all previous reincarnations." Homura Akemi whispered to Yoshino beside her. Mami Tomoe, who had led Madoka Kaname into the world of Magical Girls countless times in previous reincarnations, why would she refuse her this time? This was what she wanted to know now.
"I don't know, Homura. Let's listen to their conversation next. We should be able to find out something."
Then both of them held their breath and listened quietly, not daring to make a sound, for fear of disturbing the two not far away. (You might wonder why Yoshino didn't use magic to isolate sound, but here Yoshino and the others had to maintain not using magic, otherwise if they startled the Witch, Sayaka Miki would be in danger.)
"Senior Mami?" Madoka Kaname looked at Mami Tomoe with a bewildered expression. Seeing such a Madoka Kaname, Mami Tomoe took a deep breath and earnestly advised Madoka Kaname.
"Madoka, you have always admired Magical Girls who fight for love and justice. Although your words and decision make me very happy, and you are a good child, I must tell you that Magical Girls are not as sacred as you imagine, nor are they as wonderful as you think. It is not a profession worth sacrificing so much for.
"You are not like me, Madoka. My parents passed away many years ago. You still have many people and things worth cherishing; you still have your family."
Thinking of this, Mami Tomoe hardened her heart and said to Madoka Kaname: "If you truly choose to become a Magical Girl, then you will become a Magical Girl who could die at any moment. Have you ever thought about what would happen to your family if you sacrificed yourself? Your family must love you very much, Madoka. Do you really want to see them heartbroken because of your sacrifice?"
'Even I have a certain chance of dying in unexpected situations, and news of Magical Girls being killed has been constantly appearing recently. So, you should continue to live an ordinary life, Madoka. You should live happily with your family; this cruel world of Magical Girls really isn't suitable for you...'
Looking at Madoka Kaname, who was completely silent, head bowed, not knowing how to respond, Mami Tomoe sighed slightly.
"Do you still remember what Yoshino told you during the last Witch hunt? Although she looks fragile, she is stronger than any of us. With great power comes great responsibility. After becoming a Magical Girl, you will face more darkness. Yoshino and I talked, and she doesn't want you to become a Magical Girl; she hopes you can live happily."
Madoka Kaname looked up at Mami Tomoe, her mouth opened, but ultimately she didn't say anything. The maturity Yoshino displayed last time, which was beyond her age, had bothered her. Even Yoshino didn't want her to become a Magical Girl?
'So, the reason Mami Tomoe didn't persuade Madoka to enter the world of Magical Girls this time was because of Yoshino? In this reincarnation, not only did Kikura and Oriko Mikami, these two unstable factors, appear, but even Yoshino helped change Mami Tomoe's mind? It seems this reincarnation finally has a turning point.'
'As long as Yoshino doesn't use that mutually destructive magic to perish with Walpurgisnacht, and finally gathers everyone's strength to fight Walpurgisnacht, maybe this cycle can truly end. The latest time Madoka becomes a Magical Girl is when Walpurgisnacht arrives. If they can get past this point, maybe the future will be different.'
Thinking of this, Homura Akemi looked at Yoshino beside her.
'But this reincarnation, besides Walpurgisnacht, also has people who want to kill Madoka. Those two pure white and The Jet Black Magical Girl, these are all uncertain factors. Even if Yoshino can easily defeat Kikura, who knows what crazy actions they will take for their plans.'
Just as Homura Akemi was pondering, Yoshino was also considering future developments.
'Yoshino, have you ever thought, if Madoka Kaname listened to Mami Tomoe and didn't become a Magical Girl, what would you do with your plan? You know, the most important part of your plan is Madoka Kaname becoming Goddess Madoka. If this fails, what will you do?'
'Eh?' Yoshino, who was initially happy about Mami Tomoe's change, widened her eyes after hearing Yoshinon's words. She had forgotten about that!
'Sigh~ I can tell you didn't consider this point. Although I don't know how you performed in other reincarnations, in this reincarnation, your existence has greatly affected Mami Tomoe. The current Mami Tomoe is no longer someone desperate for companionship, and your strength is greater than Mami Tomoe's, so she is now relying on you. In this situation, it's understandable that she wants to protect Madoka Kaname, this innocent and lovely junior.'
'And the reason she used is very clear: the existence of family is very important to Madoka Kaname. Although she has always longed to become a Magical Girl, asking her to choose between the two is a very difficult thing. Giving this question to Madoka Kaname to think about is very appropriate. It's like asking you to choose only one person you like most between Nozomi Tojo and Suzuya Yuriko, which one would you choose?'
At this point, Yoshinon was somewhat looking forward to Yoshino's answer. The former was the most important person Yoshino met in the first world, holding an important emotional place in Yoshino's heart. The latter regarded Yoshino as her most important existence, even more important than her own life.
It was really curious which of these two people was more important in Yoshino's heart.
'Yoshinon, are you a devil? Why are you talking about this? You wouldn't want to tell them this after knowing the answer, would you? I won't fall for it.' Yoshino's heart skipped a beat. Frankly speaking, if she really had to choose one, she would definitely choose Nozomi Tojo, but that would feel a bit unfair to Suzuya Yuriko, which would be a bit awkward.
'Tch! Forget it! If you don't want to say, then don't. But this way, your plan, Yoshino, might be a bit troublesome. Your final plan is for Madoka Kaname to become a Magical Girl and Goddess Madoka, right? The world developing this way will become very troublesome.'
'Actually, I don't think so.' Yoshino, after her initial panic, calmly responded to Yoshinon's words.
'You know, Madoka is really too kind. In the end, I think Madoka will definitely abandon what she cares about most and choose to become a Magical Girl. After all, Madoka is that kind of girl. In the original story, Madoka even made a wish to become a Magical Girl to save Homura, who died alone during Walpurgisnacht.'
'In Homura's countless reincarnations, Madoka always made wishes for others. These wishes were not like Sayaka-chan's, made for the same person, but for various different reasons. Such a kind Madoka has a very high possibility of making a wish with Kyubey to become a Magical Girl in the end.'
Rather, if there were no other interferences, Madoka Kaname becoming Goddess Madoka had a very high possibility. The most difficult thing now was how to stop Oriko Mikami's actions. If they could let her know that Madoka would not become the Witch who would destroy the world as she predicted, then her plan to kill Madoka Kaname should be eliminated.
'This matter might still have a chance for a turning point. If I can find Kikura and then follow her to find Oriko Mikami's location, I can have a good talk with her. No!' Yoshino suddenly remembered the energy she left on Kikura during their last fight. Isn't that the ultimate positioning?
'It seems I have a way to find Oriko Mikami.'
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