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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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnG6s5TeHO
"Well, perhaps it’s because Satania-Sama is just so popular with animals," Raphiel said sweetly as she tried not to laugh.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM2pOvOInHT
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbdRqP4JUw5
"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."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhK3OWqthW
"Aaaaah! I’ll duel you for that, Gabriel!" Satania declared dramatically, pointing her finger at her heavenly rival.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CXHQFARrZ
"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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbRY6zoc8fA
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnfIUJjIKJ
Convenience stores in Japan could handle almost everything—paying bills, printing tickets, shipping packages—and, of course, buying movie tickets.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbuhcBXsaMq
Once inside, Vigne turned to Gabriel, who was distractedly browsing a snack shelf. "Gabi-chan, what movie do you want to watch?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdaaqOZYJNe
"Eh? I get to decide?" Gabriel blinked, then smirked. "Since we’re all watching together, let’s pick something epic."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKf4P6Wf0I7
"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!"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmmbm3slAi
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?140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7D8gJGuYr
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.’"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8bFWjXKis
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?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMh4oDRTlF
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!"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNg3NVuqAVc
Every customer in the store stopped what they were doing and turned to stare.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ48qWyiCnaz
"Eh? Is there even a tentacle monster movie right now?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsAAeTV6yu7
"I don’t think so. Maybe she means that superhero movie—Octopus Man?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwSZhU4TOhZ
"Still… calling it Tentacle Monster sounds kinda… wrong."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNi93OpKrQV
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡay1kVbH2sK
Completely unbothered, Rikka adjusted her scarf and continued. "What about Tentacle Monster vs. Mermaid? Maybe the octopus is the descendant of the ancient Kraken!"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUpzw2GnQ2
Vigne groaned. "As long as you’re happy, Rikka…"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Yww3azmbH
"And you, Satania?" she asked quickly, desperate to steer the topic away from hentai territory.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPIMs1PFil4
Satania rubbed her chin like an evil mastermind. "Hmm… How about The Reborn Demon Girl Conquers the World? Sounds powerful, right?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvcTkqWBCa
Stop rewriting titles! It’s The Reborn Mummy Destroys Humanity! Not everything is about demons!140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmiFtmbwN1
"I’ve decided!" Gabriel suddenly announced, fist pumping. "Let’s watch Operation Umaru! It speaks to my soul."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5GXGdib2YS
"Let’s see… it’s all-ages, so Kanna can join too," Vigne said after checking the display. She smiled. "Any objections?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRGwfWsTQBK
Hey, you didn’t even ask me! Kouya thought bitterly.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhfE5nYROhp
Vigne ignored his expression entirely. "Alright, one abstention, six in favor—it’s decided."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdEeNRTd3KW
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlNCQCAmns
They walked toward the subway station, chatting lightly. A faint breeze brushed against their hair, carrying the last traces of rain.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNgY4wIkICD
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuthJJ2GFfc
"Stare—"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXxBvbpL3km
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOmwsX742fZ
Then came another, more dramatic stare.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFIfFbtxDgj
Raphiel clasped her hands under her chin, eyes wide and sparkling like a puppy begging for a treat.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiufwgp1Jue
"What are you doing?" Kouya asked flatly.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQaKzBEjnGz
"I want one too," she said, tilting her head with that angelic smile that had ruined countless mortals.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZrR0AW7Yax
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ9Qh73wxni
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?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL7FHRMHP6q
"Pff—" A man nearby almost spat out his drink, choking.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy5o65AX0Lj
Every guy in a ten-meter radius turned to stare. Jealous glares, burning envy, and whispered curses filled the air.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk7GOWl2ICV
"He’s flirting with that angel?! No way—someone get me a knife!"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZk61Co7vd
"A girl that cute can’t possibly be single!"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJFqPf7w7A
"Normies should just explode!"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTfylxSqtUf
"Raphiel, stop teasing him in public," Vigne said weakly, her face flushed.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJoJNpZYTf
"Teasing? Who said anything about teasing?" Raphiel chuckled softly. "Kouya’s not just anyone, after all."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRzBYprWG8h
Vigne blinked in confusion. "Wait… what’s that supposed to mean?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtsizilq7QQ
Kouya sighed. "You want a drink or not?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmdphRS4E3
"Yes, please!" Raphiel nodded eagerly.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaEOK7Lry6
"Then buy it yourself." His tone was colder than the cola in his hand.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk8ivoXcotW
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you earn thirty years of bachelorhood.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyy9WvIYs9r
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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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXIM3mYqX3
By three o’clock, they reached the movie theater. The building towered over the plaza, its glass panels reflecting the clear blue sky.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF37xTGer1L
"We’ve got about twenty minutes. Let’s wait a bit before going in," Vigne said, checking her watch.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2wvADBKmm1
The plaza outside was bustling. Vendors sold snacks, balloons, and limited-edition movie merchandise. Kids ran around laughing, and couples strolled hand in hand.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFaCrGUwq1
One small boy passed by with his mom, clutching a huge rainbow-colored cotton candy that looked almost bigger than his head.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXc1PxduIBR
Kanna’s eyes sparkled instantly. She tugged on Vigne’s sleeve. "I want that."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4j9toBIK6T
Vigne smiled. "You want cotton candy, Kanna? Alright, I’ll take you to buy some."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIOP9C93TGs
Gabriel, Raphiel, and even Satania followed eagerly—apparently cotton candy had universal appeal.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwDrpHf0ZkJ
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0nfCNjMXZ
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ444qjV2Ot
Gabriel chewed thoughtfully. "Hey, why are there so many food stalls near movie theaters? Shouldn’t people focus on the movie instead of eating?"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xRFeptHCr
"Maybe eating in a theater gives some kind of bonus enjoyment," Raphiel mused, tapping her lip.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfGo6aKHfxF
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!"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzJ8RQsZKpd
She looked around suspiciously. "And don’t look at me like that! I totally didn’t Google movie etiquette, okay?! I didn’t!"140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxd6sDsdVxQ
No wonder theaters banned outside food. Imagine someone bringing in stinky tofu or garlic dumplings—it’d be chemical warfare.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdLOXGSNA8j
Finally, the time came to enter. As they approached the glass doors, Vigne suddenly stopped. "Wait… that girl looks familiar."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHhoUfBYA2
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMjSHskzPW
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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6f9vKMtHhs
Vigne tilted her head. "Weird… wonder who that was."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN3U5B2AwQ3
Kouya watched them vanish around the corner, then shrugged. "Doesn’t matter. Movie’s about to start."140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcWoF8HcTc
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