So much had happened at once. The magical girl from before, the Ripper, had obliterated the Negari around her in seconds... but there were so many... She felt her hand gripping the little girl's hand tightly as her eyes feel open the largest of them, the second form of the crab-like creature that had appeared first. It had an orbular body, covered in orange eyes that appeared to constantly look one way or the other, and it was supported on a set of seven spindly legs. The front of its body seemed to have a large cross-shaped slit in it. And there were so many other magical girls... but so many more Negari. They'd just gotten done with a fight, and... and one of the girls was bleeding. They were largely new magical girls from what Akane could recall, and they were all worn out... and she was useless. How could she help? She could try and get the little girl to safety, but what if more magical girls got hurt trying to keep them safe? What if she couldn't keep the little girl safe? What if... what if...

The slit on the front of the large Negari opened, revealing a huge orange eye... and a dark purple light building at the center of it with a low howling sound that steadily began to rise in volume.

"... R-run away, fast, I'll... I'll..."

She didn't know what she was going to do, but she had to get that little girl out of here, right?

"O-o-onee-san...?" the girl asked, looking up at her. What could she do? What could she-

"Hi there! Do you want me to ignite your heart so you can become a magical girl?! We're a little short on time with all those Negari, so please answer quickly!"

Akane stared. Was... was that fairy... was that fairy talking to her!?

"E-eeehhh?!"