[Absolute Edition: Magical Girl of the Starry Sky, Flora’s Service! Companion for chatting, shopping, casting Love and Hope Magic! (Limited Time Trial Version)]
[11,451,400 — fixed price, payment triggers delivery, no refunds under any circumstances]
Luo Tianyou swore, when he posted this on the Magical Bureau Intranet, he only wanted to vent his frustration as the owner of an online shop, having just been hit with a “refund only” by a customer.
He also wondered if there might be another foolish sucker who’d leave a complaint or two.
But he was wrong.
There really were suckers in this world, and not only were they foolish, they were filthy rich.
[Buyer “Yuexia Liuli” has paid the full amount of 11,451,400. Seller must contact buyer within 72 hours to confirm service time and location. Failure to process on time or unilateral cancellation will be considered a serious breach of contract.
According to Article 7, Section 3 of the Dimensional Rift Trade Convention, the seller will bear responsibility for fraud, permanent suspension of all magic network privileges, and face a tenfold fine or equivalent Penalty Labor.]
A penalty of 114,514,000 or the equivalent in Penalty Labor—what’s the difference from being locked up in prison for life?
He’d tried to contact the buyer, “Yuexia Liuli,” begging humbly to cancel the transaction.
The other party’s reply was concise and clear:
[Address sent. Starshine Lakeside, today, 3 PM sharp. Be there, or see you at the Order Management Bureau.]
In the early 21st century, the appearance of a strange meteorite made magic a normal part of life.
Magical Girls and Monsters emerged, changing the world’s landscape.
Nations still existed, but most agencies were restructured.
Violent enforcement agencies became the Order Management Bureau for Magical Girls and Civilian Life, known simply as the Order Management Bureau.
Starshine Lakeside was the most prestigious neighborhood in X City, home to the rich and powerful.
There was no way to cancel the order, and he couldn’t afford to pay the penalty.
Luo Tianyou, as the proprietor of a Magical Girl Equipment Specialty Store on the Magical Bureau Intranet, had inherited his mother’s shop.
For years he’d toiled day and night just to get by.
Recently, with so many “refund only” requests and no money returning, he was on the verge of bankruptcy—hence his anger.
“Mother, your son is done for.”
Luo Tianyou sighed, recalling his mother’s face before she left—still youthful and cute, still girlish as ever.
“Xiao Tian, I chose your name especially for you. It’s cute, pleasant. If you ever face a difficulty you can’t solve, go to the attic and open the box I left for you…”
There was no gold, no silver, no powerful magic scrolls inside.
Only a set of clothes, folded with utmost care.
The fabric was a deep blue-violet, like the night sky, dotted with fine, shimmering silver threads that traced the pattern of constellations.
The skirt was fluffy, and the set included Over-the-Knee Stockings, gloves, a headpiece, Short Boots, and a Silver-Edged Hand Mirror carved with intricate starry motifs.
This was the Magic Girl Battle Costume: Flora.
There was no way out.
If he didn’t want to be sent to prison, he could only cosplay as himself.
“Is this how you wear the skirt?”
“Why does the bra fit perfectly as soon as I put it on?”
“The corset too?”
“The shoes are just right too??”
“Wait, why am I getting smaller?!!”
“My chest is getting bigger!!?”
Before the mirror—
Long sapphire hair cascaded down Luo Tianyou’s back, his face so delicate it looked like a doll’s, his eyes pure violet, now shimmering with panic.
The fluffy starry dress perfectly highlighted a slender waist and a blossoming chest.
Under the skirt, legs wrapped in Over-the-Knee Stockings looked especially alluring.
“Ah… ah…”
The beauty in the mirror parted her cherry-pink lips, letting out a clear and gentle sound.
He’d really turned into a beautiful girl?
The Magical Girl Battle Costume in the box—was it real magic?!
Luo Tianyou didn’t have time to be shocked—his mind immediately filled with joy.
Fantastic!!
Now there was no risk of being exposed!
His mother would never harm her son—the clothes had to be fine.
Once he took them off, he’d probably return to normal.
Besides, becoming a Magical Girl after putting on a Magical Girl’s battle costume was only natural.
If he didn’t transform now, he’d end up in prison.
Good.
All he had to do was play the role of a Magical Girl properly, and over ten million would be his.
Luo Tianyou was so excited he couldn’t help but jump.
The sensation pulled his focus to himself.
She looked down, watching her chest gently rise and fall with her breath.
She raised her hand and placed it over her chest.
She could feel her heartbeat distinctly in her palm, then hurriedly pulled her hand away.
Her fair cheeks flushed pink.
It was so realistic—there was no way anyone would see through it.
Now Luo Tianyou was completely fired up.
She glanced at her phone.
[Fifteen minutes left]
It was over ten million—no, a message from Yuexia Liuli.
\(^o^)/~
Mother, why didn’t you let me have this wonderful thing sooner? If you had, your son would’ve been financially free long ago.
Why wait until I’m cornered? Normally, even a healthy man picking up garbage couldn’t be this desperate.
Luo Tianyou grumbled inwardly about his adorable mother, then hurried to get ready.
As long as this order was completed, that massive sum would be deposited in his account!
The thought made Luo Tianyou even more excited.
She left the house and headed to the destination.
People on the street took notice of the suddenly-appearing Luo Tianyou in Magical Girl attire.
Every Magical Girl had to register with the Order Management Bureau and had a digital file; a Magical Girl who looked unfamiliar naturally drew attention.
Some who were more familiar with Magical Girls hesitated, feeling her outfit was somehow familiar but not immediately recalling who she resembled.
Luo Tianyou ignored the looks from passersby, focusing solely on getting to her appointment.
She arrived at the appointed place, anxiously scanning her surroundings—empty.
The park-like lakeside was very quiet, willow branches swaying.
No one?
Luo Tianyou tried to contact Yuexia Liuli by phone.
“Flora, you really dared to come.”
A sensation touched her from behind.
A delicate, snow-white hand glided over her neck, tickling her skin.
“Miss Yuexia Liuli?”
Luo Tianyou tried to turn around, but a warm, soft body pressed close, pinning her in place.
An intoxicating fragrance and heat enveloped her, as if she might be devoured at any moment.
“Flora, are you really pretending, or are you truly clueless? Do you not recognize me, Yuexia Liuli? Ten years ago, you said you’d make me your family’s dog!”
Ten years ago? Dog?
Those words together left Luo Tianyou’s violet eyes full of confusion.
Yuexia Liuli—she had no recollection of this name, much less any promise from ten years ago.
Besides, her mother had already…
Wait!
Mother?!
The Flora Yuexia Liuli spoke of wasn’t her—the fake in this costume—but the one who’d truly worn the Magic Girl Battle Costume: Flora—her mother!
That always-smiling, ever-youthful mother—had she once told Yuexia Liuli she could be her child’s dog?