Chapter 6

A few days later, the day finally arrived when I was freed from the pain of my period.

Today, the morning feels so refreshing.

The pain that was sinking me is gone, and that weird, uncomfortable feeling has completely disappeared.

Finally, my period is over.

“Ah~ Feels good~…”

This pain-free comfort, how long has it been…?

Through this experience, I’ve realized that people with severe menstrual cramps must really dread it every month.

Of course, those who don’t have it or have it mild will never understand.

“…But what should I eat?”

Should I just have some ramen?

After eating… should I check out that Magical Girl Store I heard about?

I’m curious about what they sell.

Plus, I want to know how many points I’ve accumulated and why the clerk was so shocked when they saw my points.

“Chubby. Boil one pack of ramen. Make the noodles firm.”

“Yes!”

Ever since I became this body, I can only eat one pack of ramen instead of the usual two, which is a bit sad.

I’d like to eat rice too, but the problem is, even just eating the noodles fills me up enough that I can’t…

Since I’m a magical girl now, I wish there were no limits to how much I could eat.

I have plenty of money, so I could just keep eating whatever I want.

“It’s ready!”

“Alright.”

Hmm… Oh, you cooked it perfectly firm this time?

Before, you used to overcook it and make it taste bad, but you’ve improved.

“Hey, there’s a frozen dumpling somewhere, right? Heat it up and bring it over.”

“Yes!”

Hmm… Should I order a bunch of ice cream while it’s hot?

Since I have so much money, I might as well get the high-quality stuff.

Where is it… Oh, there’s even premium ice cream that costs over 200 won per 10ml.

But most of these are just chocolate-coated with nuts on the outside.

Well, I like that kind, so it’s fine.

Then I’ll order 10 boxes of the 24-pack bundle.

With this much money, it’s no burden at all.

Before, I’d only buy one box of the cheapest cone ice cream when I really wanted it.

…Oh, it’s arriving tomorrow? That’s super fast.

At dawn… I’ll have Chubby handle it.

“Chubby. When the ice cream arrives, put it all in the freezer.”

“Yes!”

By the way, these dumplings are delicious.

Frozen dumplings have always been good, but lately, they’ve gotten even better.

Especially the ones with special seasonings, they’re amazing.

Most dumpling shops are doomed at this point.

“Ah~ I’m full.”

“Are you planning to go to the Mascot Headquarters next?”

“Yeah. But do I need to transform before going?”

“Whether you transform or not doesn’t matter, but it’s more convenient to move around transformed… though Rampage probably doesn’t need to.”

“Well, that makes sense. When I’m not transformed, my power is just a bit weaker.”

Still, it’s better to transform before going.

Honestly, even transformed, my outfit is so unconventional that it doesn’t really matter, but still…

“…My outfit, no matter how you look at it, doesn’t really scream ‘magical girl.’”

“Are we talking about that again? There’s no set rule for magical girl outfits, so you’re definitely a magical girl!”

“Yeah, I guess so.”

Well, that’s just bias.

And as long as it looks cool, that’s all that matters.

“…Ah, I need to buy a phone.”

“A smartphone, you mean?”

“Yeah. My phone’s a piece of junk, so I need a new one.”

First, I need to buy a new phone.

Let’s start with… Techno Park? My younger sister bought her phone there.

“Chubby. What’s the limit on this magical girl card?”

“Huh? There’s no limit. In the human world, it’s treated just like a regular credit card.”

“…Really?”

Then there’s nothing to worry about.

The fact that it’s thoroughly disguised so that my identity as a magical girl isn’t revealed shows the intent.

So I can just use it without hesitation, got it.

“Once I get the phone, I’ll head straight to headquarters, so get ready.”

“Yes! I’ll prepare the [Gate] and wait!”

Anyway, I headed to Techno Park to get a new phone.

After all the contracts and pricing were settled, I bought the latest model, the K23, and got the most expensive plan.

Having too much money is the best.

I can just spend without worrying.

“Wow… Nowadays, if you have the same series, you can just copy all the settings, records, and files over…”

It’s amazing how everything can be perfectly transferred…

Now that the transfer is done, I should save Pretty Heart’s number.

Otherwise, she’ll get mad.

And I’ll just send her a message.

That should do it.

“Next, I’ll go back and check out the store…”

But what does the Magical Girl Store even sell?

Stuff made by mascots?

…I’ll find out when I get there.

“I’m back.”

“The [Gate] is ready! You can go in right away!”

“Really?”

After returning home, I transformed and entered the [Gate] Chubby prepared.

And headed straight to the Magical Girl Store.

It’s closer than I thought, and I had no idea for 15 years…

That’s partly my fault for not looking around… no, it’s definitely Chubby’s fault.

“This is the Magical Girl Store!”

“Wow, there’s a lot here.”

Oh… huh? They’re selling that medicine I took.

The price is… 30,000 points? How much is this point worth?

“Hello, Magical Rampage. We give out Magical Girl Store-exclusive point cards to first-time visitors.”

“Wow, you recognized me right away.”

“To provide friendly and prompt service, we memorize the appearances and names of all magical girls.”

“Whoa… that’s creepy…”

“Currently, Magical Rampage has a total of 7,839,300 points, enough to buy out the entire store.”

“…Really?”

Wow… I had no idea I had this much…

Now I understand why Pretty Heart was so shocked.

But Chubby didn’t tell me about this place for 15 years because it was too much trouble?

That guy deserves more than just one execution.

“Then let’s see what’s here… huh? What’s this?”

Uh… Breast growth inducer? Why is this here?

Next… Permanent hair remover? Ah, for those with a lot of hair or thick patches?

I’m smooth all over, so I’ll pass.

“…? Fat-burning supplement? Why is this here?”

“That’s for magical girls who can’t control their appetite and gain weight. It temporarily prioritizes fat burning during exercise for quick weight loss.”

“Ah… I see…”

Girls are really sensitive about this, so it’s good to have.

Next… Effective bug repellent? Does this kill all those tiny bugs and mosquitoes?

If it really works, I should get some.

There’s no way bugs would get into my apartment, but it’s better to be safe.

“…Why is this even here?”

“Ah, the flashy wand accessory? It was made at the request of a magical girl, and it’s become a trend.”

“……”

Why do you even need flashy effects…?

Don’t you just want to quickly defeat demons and monsters and go home?

I really don’t get kids these days…

Sigh… Next!

…What’s this now?

“High-end cosmetics set…”

“It’s been the best-selling item since the Magical Girl Store opened.”

Ah, girls always wear makeup.

…But I don’t think I need it.

Thinking about it, my face is prettier than most edited photos.

Is my magical girl body some kind of masterpiece by the mascots?

Well, then I don’t need this.

I feel a bit sorry for the others.

“Let’s see… what else is there~…”

“Rampage! Look at this!”

“What is it?”

“It’s a wand transformation item!”

“…Transformation?”

Transformation… Ah, that thing?

I heard about choosing the combat form of a magical wand, so that’s it.

I chose… a lightsaber.

I don’t use it now.

It’s too powerful when I go on a rampage, so I can’t use it normally…

But should I buy this?

Well, I’ve been using the non-rampage lightsaber during training, so it feels weird to change now.

If I bought this and switched to gauntlets, then switched back to a lightsaber, it’d be a waste.

Plus, I worked hard to make that long V-shaped lightsaber, so I’m attached to it.

And punching is part of martial arts training, so changing weapons to increase power doesn’t align with the original intent.

“I’ll stick with this. Besides, if I switched to gauntlets, I’d lose the feel of it.”

“Definitely, Rampage suits a sword better!”

Well, that’s that, so I won’t buy it.

What else is there…?

“That’s done, what’s next?”

“Next is the snack corner!”

“Pass. I can just buy snacks with all the money I have.”

Hard-to-find stuff can be bought through member-only shopping sites, so no need to look here.

Of course, since everything’s made by fairies, I’m curious, but I’ll check it out when I get tired of what I usually eat.

Ah, but trying some now wouldn’t be bad…

Should I buy one of each?

I’m kind of curious.

Fairy-made snacks… hmm…

…Alright, let’s buy them.

“…Never mind. Let’s buy one of each.”

I have more than enough points, so it’s fine to splurge.

Since I’m buying, let’s get a lot.

So I’ll buy all of these… is that it? Anything else?

……Doesn’t seem like there’s anything else to buy.

“Chubby. I’m done, let’s go back. Open the [Gate].”

“Yes!”

With that done, I’ll just head back.

I kind of wanted to explore the Mascot Headquarters more, but I’ll ask about what else is there and come back later.

“Ah, an Earl-Class demon signal!”

“Right after coming back? …Lately, higher-class ones have been appearing more often.”

“Yeah… but it could just be a coincidence!”

Well, demons are sent by monsters as soon as they’re created, so it’s random.

Sometimes they send their own clones too… probably to fill in when there’s a gap in the demon invasion.

But with demons pouring in, and monsters sending clones too… it’s a bit strange.

Is there some intention behind sending such a huge number?

Anyway, it’s unfortunate for the others, but the next few months will be tough.

“…Alright, where is it?”

“T-this way… it’s near the commercial district!”

Of course, it’s in the commercial area…

From their perspective, they want to cause as much damage as possible, so it makes sense.

Ah, they’re so annoying, really.