Problem Children from Another World

Among these people,

Kaname Madoka was both ordinary and unremarkable.

Ordinary because she was an ordinary person.

Unremarkable because she did not possess even the slightest supernatural ability.

In fact, that was exactly what Akemi Homura wanted.

Little Madoka was far too powerful.

As long as she got close to those strange powers, the entire world would fall into chaos.

Akemi Homura did not want to see the world descend into chaos.

Nor did she want to see Little Madoka go astray again.

It was not that Izayoi Sakamaki was bad.

It was simply that he truly was not suitable for her.

Akemi Homura had a bellyful of things she wanted to say to Little Madoka.

She wanted Little Madoka to understand that she absolutely could not be with Izayoi Sakamaki.

Right now, he looked like a cheerful, handsome, gentle, considerate middle school student.

But his true nature was terrifying!

In any case, Akemi Homura herself could not accept someone like him as her best friend’s boyfriend.

Little Madoka hesitated for a while.

Then she suddenly said,

"Homura…"

"Do you… like Izayoi too?"

Akemi Homura immediately froze.

Then she promptly retorted, "How could that be!? I don’t like him at all…"

"Oh?" Akemi Homura heard a voice. "That’s not how I see it."

After saying that, under Akemi Homura’s watchful gaze,

Tokisaki Kurumi slowly stepped out of a Spacetime rift.

Akemi Homura narrowed her eyes and asked, "When did you hide in there?"

"No, I should be asking you… when did you leave a time projection here?"

Tokisaki Kurumi smiled softly and waved her hand. "Then you’re mistaken, dear."

"You should be asking me where I haven’t left a time projection."

Akemi Homura decided not to think about that anymore.

In truth, Little Madoka’s romance alone was already enough to leave her utterly flustered.

Tokisaki Kurumi said softly, "Homura, why are you stopping Little Madoka from doing what she wants?"

"This isn’t the same environment as before anymore."

Akemi Homura clenched her fists and said coldly,

"But he isn’t someone she should get involved with!"

Little Madoka was already on the verge of choking up as she asked,

"Then who is someone I can get involved with? Who is someone he can get involved with?"

"Who exactly are you? Why are you controlling me like this?!"

Akemi Homura felt as though she had been struck by lightning.

Even just now, Tokisaki Kurumi had already said as much.

Yet she still refused to believe it.

It was not until Little Madoka spoke to her with tears in her voice that Akemi Homura finally understood.

That was right.

The protection of the past had already ended.

In an instant, Akemi Homura slumped over.

But she quickly straightened her back again.

Akemi Homura said coldly,

"Then as your friend, I also hope Little Madoka can make the right choice!"

When Izayoi Sakamaki slowly walked over,

he happened to see Little Madoka about to turn and leave.

The two of them immediately bumped into each other.

Izayoi Sakamaki instinctively steadied her, then lowered his head to look.

"Little Madoka, so you were here."

The moment Little Madoka looked up, her face turned bright red.

Izayoi Sakamaki patted her head and looked around.

A faintly mocking smile rested on his face.

"I never knew this sort of thing didn’t require the opinion of the person involved, hmm?"

Everyone present immediately fell silent.

They looked at him with complicated expressions.

Izayoi Sakamaki sighed, gently patted Little Madoka’s shoulder, and decided to be more formal.

"Madoka-student…"

The Problem Children from Another World

"Thank you for liking me."

At those words, tears gradually welled up in Little Madoka’s eyes.

She already knew the outcome, but she still wanted to hear Izayoi Sakamaki continue.

Izayoi Sakamaki said softly,

"Thank you for your affection, but I only see you as a friend."

"I hope you can find someone you truly love and spend your life with in the future."

"I’m happy that we were able to be friends for a time."

Little Madoka immediately panicked.

She abruptly raised her head and asked,

"Why friends for a time?"

"Will my confession affect our friendship?"

"Then… then I’ll take back my confession!"

Izayoi Sakamaki was practically amused by the little girl.

He said, "Of course not. How could it be your fault?"

"It’s just that my vacation is very short, and I have to go back now."

Little Madoka froze. "Vacation?"

She thought Izayoi Sakamaki was talking about being sick and having to return to a hospital room.

Little Madoka’s face immediately filled with sympathy.

"Th-then, after you go back, be careful… and prepare for your treatment…"

Izayoi Sakamaki, who had originally wanted to explain his identity to Little Madoka, froze.

Then he realized what Little Madoka meant and could not help laughing.

Little Madoka asked blankly, "What is it? Did I say something wrong?"

No one answered her question. Everyone was laughing.

In the end, Akemi Homura, who had realized that the crisis was over, pursed her lips and said softly,

"Actually, neither Mr. Izayoi nor I are truly sick."

"We joined an organization. In that organization, people may be sent to other worlds on missions at any time."

"It’s like going on a business trip for a company, or suddenly having a transfer student appear in class."

"It’s perfectly normal."

Little Madoka fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said,

"So when you said I would die if I were with him, this is what you meant?"

Akemi Homura hesitated, but still nodded.

In truth, Akemi Homura would have been very happy if this could make Little Madoka back down.

That would save more than half the trouble.

But clearly, the other girl had no intention of doing that.

Little Madoka immediately continued, "I can endure hardship!"

"If I can, I’m willing to do that too!"

As long as I can be with him…

Tokisaki Kurumi shook her head. Although she had always been tolerant toward her sisters,

when it concerned the Chat Group, she truly could not convince herself to stand aside and quietly watch the drama unfold.

She immediately said, "Shh, Little Madoka. That would be the most exciting adventure in your ordinary life."

"But you can’t go with us. That world is far crueler than you imagine."

"And we’re doing everything we can so that the people of our worlds won’t encounter things like what happened to us."

Izayoi Sakamaki looked at her with a hint of scrutiny.

Because those did not sound like the sort of words Tokisaki Kurumi would say!

He checked the group and, sure enough, someone was feeding her lines.

Tokisaki Kurumi was even reading them aloud word for word.

Luckily, her acting skills were good enough.

Otherwise, someone would definitely have noticed something was off.

But at that moment, Little Madoka’s mind was in complete turmoil.

She really did not look like she could remember anything.

Izayoi Sakamaki glared at Tokisaki Kurumi without drawing attention to himself, only to receive an innocent look in return…

Then he saw a message in the group.

Tokisaki Kurumi: "I think no one can stand seeing the person they like being confessed to by someone else, right?"

The group immediately filled with agreement.

Izayoi Sakamaki raised an eyebrow and asked curiously in the group.