Chapter 206

Chapter 103: Unraveling the Puzzle

“Is it really okay for us to come in through the window?”

“There’s nothing to worry about. We’re not burglars!”

“Who?!”

The sound outside the window startled Miku Tachibana, who was resting in her office. She jumped up immediately and backed herself up by the door, ready to escape if needed.

Could they be burglars?!

“Sorry, we didn’t mean to—eek!”

Rikka almost tripped on the windowsill as she hurriedly climbed in, but Ai caught her just in time to prevent her from falling flat on her face.

Miku, who had been ready to run away upon seeing them, was also taken aback by the girls who had crawled in, unsure of what was happening.

“Um, we are the Pretty Cure, we definitely aren’t suspicious people.”

“Why would you come in through the window if you aren’t suspicious?”

Although Miku was still puzzled, she decided to believe them. After all, their appearance matched the urban legend of the Pretty Cure, and how could a burglar possibly climb up this high?

“Because, if we appear in the studio, it might cause a commotion.”

Since they were already famous, the Pretty Cure uniform certainly was attractive. If it caused chaos at the signing event, they’d lose their own time.

After confirming four times that these were really the Pretty Cure, Miku quickly dropped her guard.

As a group of young girls protecting the world, there wasn’t a citizen in Daito City who didn’t support or adore them deeply. Trust in them was overflowing, even to the point where some said that if they went into a female idol group, their popularity might even surpass that of current idol Makoto Kanzaki.

“So, why are the Pretty Cure looking for me?”

Miku didn’t think she, an ordinary idol, could have attracted their attention.

“Well,” Ai told her about their investigation into a potential selfish beast lurking within the studio, while Akuri closely observed her facial expression, prepared to use the Pretty Cure’s superior perceptiveness to detect any hidden truths.

“So, we’re hoping you can help if you’ve seen any monsters or suspicious things.”

“What? There are monsters in the TV station?!” Fear filled Miku’s face, soon replaced by fierce anger.

“How could those awful monsters keep bothering everyone’s normal lives?! They came here again, to a place where countless people work hard and chase their dreams, they dared—”

The Pretty Cures were surprised by Miku’s reaction; they hadn’t expected her reaction to be that intense.

“Pretty Cure, please, defeat this selfish beast!”

Akuri shook her head, suggesting this person was probably telling the truth.

Could it be that I guessed wrong?

“Yes, we will, so Miss Miku, please think carefully. Have you seen anything strange?”

“Strange things… This.” Miku struggled as well. She wanted to help, but she hadn’t noticed anything suspicious or unusual…

Wait, strange things? Thanks to Ai’s reminders, Miku recalled she found something strange at the TV station.

“Um, does this count as strange?” Miku dug out a silver-grey coin with a cross mark from her pocket, markedly different from normal currency.

“This is—exactly this!”

Her fairy companions’ eyes opened wide; they sensed a response from a selfish beast within it.

“Miku-san, please! Where did you find this thing in the TV station? Finding it might lead us to more clues. It’s really important to me!”

“I… ”

Looking at Ai, who held her hand tightly, Miku hesitated.

She knew exactly when and where she picked it up—it was in the producer’s office. At first, she thought it was a part he inadvertently dropped, meant to be returned next time with a scolding.

But now, this coin was connected to an evil monster. Did that mean the producer and the monster were related? Impossible, she couldn’t accept that!

Before Miku could fully process the thought, the door suddenly swung open. It truly was as they say: Speak of the devil, and he appears. In walked the bespectacled man, the producer.

“Miku, you’re here? Come with me—” Who are these people? Pretty Cure?!

Seeing Ai and the others talking with Miku, he was extremely surprised. He certainly hadn’t expected to meet the legendary Pretty Cure right here.

“Producer—you’re here!” Noticing the opportune moment, Miku took a deep breath and approached him, placing the coin on his desk.

“Producer, what is this? Why is there such a thing in your room?”

“Miku! You actually picked this up. This is not something good, give it to me!”

The producer seemed quite anxious, trying to take the coin but being stopped by Miku’s quick pull back.

“Mr. Producer! As one of your idols, I need to know why dangerous items are in your office!”

Otherwise… What will happen to me if something happens to you?

At this moment, Miku was overwhelmed by a complex mix of regret, fear, and deep concern.

Could it be that the producer has already become a pawn of the selfish organization? I can’t accept this!

“Miku, adult matters, leave this to us…”

“It doesn’t matter how old we are, we’ve worked together all along. You got involved in dangerous matters, how could I not care?”

“Mr. Producer of Miss Miku!” Ai stepped up, supporting Miku. “Selfish beasts are extremely dangerous monsters. The one controlling this selfish beast is even more dangerous. So, please assist us in defeating it!”

“This monster is dangerous—it has taken someone’s voice away, including mine!” Makoto continued. “As an idol producer, you should understand how deeply harmful that is!”

“Even if you are afraid of threats, we will protect you—so, please help us and tell us anything related to the selfish beast!”

“Please!”

Even Miku herself, approached the Pretty Cure girls to join in pleading.

Taking a deep breath, he began to reveal everything about himself.

“Fine, considering this, I’ll tell you what I know about that selfish beast!”