[color=palegoldenrod]“That’s just how Miso City is. The folktales say that it’s sitting on lands impregnated with powerful spiritual forces, but the truth is that...”[/color] Luna made a pause sighing as she sheathed her weapons before continuing, [color=palegoldenrod]“that’s just how this place is. Don’t put too much thought into it and you’ll be all right.”[/color]

The blonde dismissed her transformation, shivering a bit as the coldness of the early evening caught up with her again.

[color=palegoldenrod]“Well, we wouldn’t be able to see one another while we were transformed if we weren’t, right?”[/color] Luna replied to Yui’s question as a witty smile graced her lips.

[color=palegoldenrod]“It’s my pleasure. I’m Luna Tsukuyomi, a first-year student at Miso High,” she introduced herself with a small, courteous bow. [color=palegoldenrod]“And my… rough friend here is Soma Ikka,”[/color] Luna added, gesturing towards Soma.

[color=palegoldenrod]“If you don’t mind, can we continue this conversation at a warmer place? We were about to enjoy a nice serving of fresh udon. You are more than welcome to join us,”[/color] she said as she turned around and cast a glance at what seemed like the first of many snowflakes that would extend their stark blanket over Miso City on that night.

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Somewhere far away from the hills of Old Miso City, another magical girl stared at the same falling snow with her lips twisted in a quizzical grin.

[color=cd2440]“If that’s the problem, I don’t mind taking the bed,”[/color] Black Shot shouted back after her partner’s voice tore her attention away from the frozen precipitation and whatever ephemeral thoughts occupied her mind until now.

After she said her piece, the dark-haired magical girl stopped for a moment, considering whether or not to abandon her assigned post and join Kanbaru’s fight. Instead of doing so, and potentially upsetting her partner, she decided to observe from her current position, waiting either for an upcoming ambush, or opportunity to sweep in cleanly whenever Kelly lowered her guard.
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