V4: Chapter 40: The Start of a Fun Girls' Get-Together... Or So It Seems...?

Chapter 40: The Start of a Fun Girls' Get-Together... Or So It Seems...?

The room lights suddenly flip on. I was supposed to be taking a nap, but it was completely dark outside. My lower back and crotch ached, and I was incredibly thirsty. It's fine that he likes me, but he's gone a little too far. Well, I guess...it wasn't so bad, I suppose...

"Is it just my imagination, or...I feel like my whole body is tense?" (Satellite)

"It's not your imagination. Thanks for the food." (Squire)

"As expected of Satellite-sama! ♡" (Bell)

"It's so complicated... what should I do?" (Satellite)

I never thought the day would come when I'd be thanked for being sucked dry.

Making the heroine stronger by having sex... what kind of eroge protagonist am I...? 

And who am I even supposed to fight?

"Hehe, Satellite-sama♡ Are you able to eat dinner? If it's too spicy, Bell could feed you mouth-to-mouth... Kyaa♡"

"Mm, it's okay. I can eat by myself..."

"Hehehehe, Satellite-sama♡ If it's too hard to walk, shall we order some pizza?"

"Hmph, hmph... You know why this is happening, right?"

"Did you dislike me? You looked so happy, I thought..."

"Ugh, stop making that face, it's unfair! It's not that I disliked you, it's just... yeah, never mind."

Bell-chan is clinging to me so tightly that if she had a tail, it would be wagging like crazy. She's quite a busy girl, sometimes looking happy, sometimes sad.

However, she's done whatever she wanted to me, to the point where my legs are weak and I can barely walk, so I can't go home. I'd like to take a shower, but... I need to rest a bit first, even that will be difficult.

And the refrigerator we just bought is empty; it's mostly just drinks and ice cream. So, I guess we'll have to get something delivered... Squire?

"I don't really cook much. I always order Uber Eats." (Squire)

"I certainly can't imagine you cooking much..." (Satellite)

"I know recipes, I can probably do it... right?" (Squire)

It'd be a pain to go buy groceries now. So, we hastily ordered pizza and decided to have a sleepover at the Magic Association.

Sleeping overnight at my usual workplace or school... this kind of unusual feeling is surprisingly fun.

"Um, I'll use the bathroom first, okay? As a girl, I'm a little concerned about the smell..." (Satellite)

"Hmm, I understand." (Squire)

Slowly, I stood up, dragging my shaky knees... and somehow made it to the bathroom. Lately, my knees have been shaking quite frequently, making it difficult to stand up.

I made my Magical Girl outfit disappear in front of the sink. Since it's an outfit woven with magic, I can put it on or take it off as I please. I don't usually take a bath while transformed into a Magical Girl, though.

Well, apparently some girls, like me, whose hair color changes, stay in their Magical Girl form. So, as I walked towards the bathroom...

"Bell will wash Satellite-sama!" (Bell)

"Huh?"

I was taken aback by the unexpected suggestion from the green-haired magical girl.

★

I sat down on the bathroom chair. Thank goodness there was a bath chair. Though, it's just the kind you find in public baths, you know?

"This is the first time I've taken a bath with Satellite-sama!"

"Hmm? We were together on the trip..."

"That was with Shizuku-nee-san! Satellite-sama is Satellite-sama, you know? Both are charming... hehehe..."

In the end, I couldn't think of a reason to refuse, so I invited Bell-chan in. It wasn't particularly spacious, but it was a perfectly adequate size for two girls.

Well, to be honest, I was so exhausted that even washing my own hair felt like too much effort... but she wouldn't use this as an excuse to do something naughty, would she...?

"Okay, I'll start washing your hair now~"

She took the shampoo, lathered it in her palms, and gently began washing my hair. The fact that she wanted to come into the bathroom with me... it shows just how much she likes me...

Even though I knew, it was still endearing, or rather, I was happy.

"Is there anywhere that itches? Hehe, your hair is so beautiful~"

"You seem quite... experienced, don't you?"

Not only was her technique skillful, but it felt incredibly good, almost like a professional's touch. It was incomparable to when she washed my hair at the hot springs about a week ago.

"I asked Onee-san at the hair salon to teach me a little about hair care and massage, just in case a day like this came along♪ The Onee-san at the salon even gave me her seal of approval, saying, 'Amane-chan, you could start working at the salon right now... no exaggeration...' like that."

That's beyond just "trying a little hard." It hasn't even been a week since that trip, and look at the results... I knew it, since she makes my own merchandise, but she's incredibly talented.

Besides, she's the woman who started a new organization just a month after I disappeared. Her speed is almost frightening.

"Ah, that feels good... You're so good at this..."

"Hehe, I'm so happy! And to think I can help washing my oshi's hair... looking so nice..."

It really did feel amazing. I might even want to ask her to do it regularly. Now that I think about it, it feels kind of strange being in the same bathroom as her, even though it's not a hot spring... I hadn't even considered that.

"Shall I wash your body too? Of course, I know exactly how to wash!"

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you... Huh? You learned that at the hair salon too?"

I could see her lathering up the body soap and slowly bringing it towards my neck in the mirror.

What is this strange feeling? That way she's reaching out... it feels familiar, yet unfamiliar...

"I learned how to wash my body from Lux-san♪"

"...Huh!?"

This is bad, really bad, really bad...!

★

"Yes, bubbly~♪"

"Hey, Bell-chan!? Not any more than this today..."

"Squire-chan said that Satellite-sama 'no no'... actually means she wants it♪"

This is getting out of hand... It should be something only for Squire and I to know...♡

"If you don't want to, just push me away. But with things like this down there... you're getting your hopes up, aren't you?"

"Hyan♡ N-no, that's not it..."

"That's good, so you think my body is attractive♪"

She's slowly washing my body, touching me in a way that seems to perfectly understand a girl's weak spots.

"Satellite-sama, you look so sexy reflected in the mirror, don't you? Look, can you see? Your face is flushed, you look so pleased..."

"Ah, I'm so embarrassed..."

"Hehe, I'm just washing you... why are these parts so hard?"

"It's a natural bodily function... No, I'm not excited."

With a feather-light touch, almost imperceptible, she touches my already foamy chest.

I'm not hard at all, she's just washing my body... it's nothing ♡

"Okay, is there anywhere itchy? Tell me where, and I'll wash you more ♪"

"Ah ♡ No, there isn't..."

"Oh? Now that you mention it... aren't you curious about what's behind you?"

Wondering what is behind me, I turn around... and beyond the frosted glass of the bathroom, I can clearly see... a gray figure.

And if I listen carefully, I can hear... faint moans and the sound of water.

No way, no, that must be it. She must have come to check on me because she was worried. Oh, I'm sorry...♡

"It's because Satellite-sama is making naughty noises, you know? It would be a shame to stop now, wouldn't it?"

"N-No, S-Squire...♡"

"That's right, I was doing this to help Squire-chan... you know? Please tell me your honest feelings?"

I weighed shame, excitement, and love against each other. The scales quickly tipped towards the latter.

"Both... itch..."

"Yes♪ I can guess which is which...♪"

And then, water gushed out of the shower.

"How's the shower temperature and pressure?"

"It's just... perfect ♡"

"Okay, then I'll press it against you now~"

It's not good, it's really not good... but is it for Squire's sake? I have to make lots and lots of noise... loud enough to not be drowned out by the sound of the shower water... ♡

"I only have two hands... can you do it yourself?"

"Yes, I can do it with my right hand... ♡"

"Okay, then... I'll rinse it thoroughly until it's no longer itchy ♪"

The sound of water flowing vigorously, and the sound of three water droplets.

My inappropriate thought of worrying about the water bill was swept away by the showerhead being pressed against me.

★

"Yes, I've dried you off! These fluffy towels feel so nice, right, Satellite-sama♪?"

"Uh, y-yes, they do..."

I somehow managed to get her to lend me her shoulder and leave the bathroom. After somehow getting back into my clothes, I sat down on the bed that had been brought to me.

Why am I more tired than before I took a bath...?

"I'll use the hairdryer now, you can stay seated♪"

"Please..."

I watched Squire, her cheeks somewhat flushed, hurry into the bathroom. Having someone style my hair with the warm air felt nice, but it also made me sleepier. As soon as Bell finished drying my hair, I collapsed, and my consciousness suddenly dropped...

The next thing I knew... was the sound of the doorbell announcing a visitor.

"Oh, good morning! Satellite-sama♪ It looks like the pizza's arrived, I'll go get it, alright?"

"Mm, good morning...please..."

Bell-chan brought the pizza that had arrived at the entrance of the Magic Association. Naturally, it was most convenient for her to go and receive it.

Having slept for a while, I had recovered enough to eat. Besides, I was starving after all that 'exercises'.

Opening the familiar chain pizza box, a delicious-looking pizza topped with chicken appeared.

"Well then, itadakimasu♪ Association President, you have surprisingly good taste, don't you? You really know what you're doing♪" (Bell)

"I just read it, you know? When it comes to pizza, teriyaki mayo...with that much emphasis, I had no choice but to order it." (Squire)

"Huh? What are you talking about? Bell doesn't know♪" (Bell)

Well, it's probably a safe choice.

Even so, those two have really become good friends, haven't they?

"So, about the matter you were investigating. Did you find anything?" (Squire)

"A report...? Wouldn't an email be better?" (Bell)

"Verbal communication is less prone to mistakes." (Squire)

"Eh, that's so analog... Well, I'd like to tell Satellite-sama too, so I'll report it." (Bell)

Saying that, Bell wiped her hands with a wet wipe and took out some paper documents from her bag.

No matter what she said, she keeps important documents on paper... She's thorough.

However, it seems to be a serious matter, so I can't let my guard down and switch my mindset.

"I looked into the area where you first met... Jane, right? I tried searching the area where you first met her..."

Saying that, Bell flipped through several pages of documents. Her face, unlike before, looked completely serious... but occasionally she'd lick her lips. Probably some teriyaki from the pizza, but... it was a little too suggestive, and I wished she'd stop.

"So, the information I've gathered is... here. Well, it's pretty useless. The Magical Girl of Memories... Jane, was it? Absolutely zero people know her ♡ Ze~ro~ ♡" (Bell)

"Mmmph ♡" (Satellite)

"Ah, I'm sorry, Satellite-sama!? It was just... a habit!" (Bell)

When she suddenly said something like that without a countdown, my body automatically tensed up. I'm about three times more sensitive than you'd think... I didn't quite reach climax, but I almost did.

"But, but, isn't it strange that there are absolutely no witnesses in the vicinity? A person living here would definitely leave traces, right? No matter how terrible the ordeal, they couldn't survive without eating."

"That's true. You can't live without food."

Even Magical Girls, like us now, can't survive without food. We might not be hurt by boiling water or cigarette burns, but... starvation is unavoidable.

"Besides, from experience, girls like this are often sent on errands by their parents... so I focused my investigation on girls who tried to buy alcohol or cigarettes along with their food... and bingo♪"

Although she says she investigated, it's almost certainly not through legitimate means. I suspect she might have hacked something. The Magic of the girls in the New Star Magical Girl Association is... darker than the magic of the girls in the Magic Association. Among those I know, there's the teleportation type.　

It's probably an expression of a strong desire to "not be in this place, to go somewhere far away." Otherwise, a girl of about 10 years old wouldn't have a strongest desire related to teleportation.

"Even so, seeing this means... uncovering the past she wanted to erase, right? Is that really the right thing to do? Right, our great Association President?" (Bell)

"The happiness of all Magical Girls. That is the Association's priority." (Squire)

"That's not really an answer, you know? If you're troubled, just say you are troubled. Well, whatever. What do you want to do, Satellite-sama? I will navigate your path, but... I want you to decide where you want to go." (Bell)

I was a little surprised when she suddenly looked into my eyes with such a serious expression. It's completely unimaginable from her usual demeanor, but at this age, she's the one who leads an organization that works to save girls like this, possessing overwhelming charisma. Perhaps she's the one who understands Jane's situation the best among us.

"What... what do I want to do...?" (Satellite)

"Yes, no matter what decision Satellite-sama makes... I, Bell, will guide you until the end." (Bell)

I think about what the best course of action is. Knowing her past might only hurt her unnecessarily.

However, if I do nothing, she'll unconsciously continue to push people away. Like me and Squire, and then she won't even be able to find someone to support her.

"I won't look at the contents of that envelope yet. I'll observe Jane a little longer." (Satellite)

"Yes... as expected of Satellite-sama!" (Bell)

I don't know if that answer was the right one, and I don't know what her triggers are right now. Even so, let me continue talking with her. That was the choice I made.

After all, today is the first time I've met her, and I still don't know enough about the Magical Girl of Memories, Jane Doe. What can I possibly judge about her after only meeting her for a day?

"Hmm, I understand. Please... do the same tomorrow and beyond." (Squire)

"Yeah, for starters... I need to know what she's like." (Satellite)

I don't even know how content she is right now. At the very least, it seems she doesn't have many close friends... but she might actually be the type who prefers being alone... though from our interaction today, she didn't seem that way.