“What are we doing here?”
Hopping off the bus, Xi Xi bounced on her tiptoes, swinging her arms wide as she skipped ahead. Occasionally, she would leap, radiating the youthful energy of a carefree girl straight out of a romantic slice-of-life anime.
Her petite, innocent frame paired perfectly with her childlike antics. For someone with a cute and modest A-cup figure, such behavior felt entirely fitting for her appearance.
“We’re here to let Lily see your battle mode,” Ning Chu explained from behind.
The lively and cheerful girl immediately froze mid-step, her face flushing a deep shade of red. “Uh... is that really necessary?”
“There’s still an evil spirit lurking on campus, you know. You two will definitely need to fight side by side at some point, so it’s better to understand each other’s strengths now,” Ning Chu said with mock seriousness, smoothly spinning her reasoning.
Lily, standing nearby, nodded in agreement. Beneath her stoic expression, however, her vivid imagination was already conjuring images of Xi Xi and Ning Chu wearing sexy lingerie. No, wait—it was battle outfits.
"Just one evil spirit?" Xi Xi murmured softly, casting a glance at Ning Chu, her voice dripping with suspicion.
Though Ning Chu didn’t appear threatening at the moment, she was, after all, an evil spirit from another world. Xi Xi counted herself lucky. Some magical girls, she’d heard, encountered tentacle monsters on their first missions, ending up utterly broken—sometimes even turned into breeding hosts. At least the evil spirit she was dealing with seemed harmless and was the one being broken every night.
The group eventually arrived at Ning Chu’s rented apartment. Plopping onto the couch, Ning Chu pulled a few drinks from under the coffee table. “Want one?”
“I’ll take milk,” Xi Xi said, grabbing a bottle before glancing toward Lily, who had seated herself on the bed. “Is Xiao Hei not with you?”
“No,” Lily replied, her brows furrowing slightly as she gulped down the milk. “That’s odd. Xiao Hei’s supposed to guide newcomers—where could he have gone?”
“And have you noticed any signs of that evil spirit recently?” Xi Xi asked.
Lily shook her head, expression unchanging. “Nope.”
But Ning Chu, sharper than most, caught the subtle way Lily’s hands clutched the bedsheets. The guilty gesture was something only someone familiar with her would notice.
Of course, Lily couldn’t admit the truth. Otherwise, Xi Xi might decide to deal with her new “toy.”
“Xi Xi, why don’t you go first?” Ning Chu said eagerly, turning to her. “Transform into a magical girl for us~”
“Umm...”
Even after half a year as a magical girl, Xi Xi still hadn’t fully overcome the embarrassment of her battle outfit.
Hesitant, she glanced at Lily, who gave her an encouraging look. Gritting her teeth, Xi Xi pulled out her magic wand. In an instant, a cascade of light enveloped her, shimmering like silk as it flowed across her body. Her clothes dissolved completely, leaving the flat-chested girl naked save for the holy light strategically covering her private areas.
Within seconds, the light morphed into a semi-transparent black bodysuit, a short skirt, and a black strapless top.
Blushing furiously, Xi Xi crossed her arms over her chest and pressed her legs together, lowering her head in shy embarrassment.
“Lily?” Ning Chu prompted, already familiar with Xi Xi’s battle outfit. While cute, her slender, petite figure and youthful aesthetic lacked any real allure despite the provocative design.
But Lily... now she’d be different.
With her C-cup chest and curvaceous hips, Lily would undoubtedly make the same outfit far more dangerous.
However, Lily seemed reluctant. Instead of acknowledging Ning Chu’s request, she turned to Xi Xi. “Your wand’s different from mine.”
“Yeah, I’m a melee type!” Xi Xi said, swinging her wand experimentally, the air slicing with an audible whoosh. “See the little orbs on it? I’ve smashed watermelons and durians with this—it breaks them in one hit! My magic is all for close combat. Even without transforming, my physical strength is athlete-level.”
Ning Chu felt a chill run down her spine. She remembered when Xi Xi had almost smashed her skull with that wand during their first encounter. If Xi Xi hadn’t noticed her magic didn’t work on Ning Chu, she’d already have been six feet under.
“Hmm.”
“What about you, Lily?” Xi Xi asked expectantly, her eyes sparkling. “What does your battle form look like?”
Lily pursed her lips. Despite her usual cold demeanor, a faint blush crept across her cheeks. Pulling out her magic wand, she stood up and, after a moment’s hesitation, hurried into the bathroom.
“Wait! Why is Lily hiding in there?” Xi Xi cried out in confusion.
From the crack under the bathroom door, a soft glow spilled into the room. A few moments later, Lily stepped out, her expression still calm and emotionless.
Her modest, layered outfit had been replaced by a skin-tight black bodysuit that hugged her figure, emphasizing her curves. The material clung to her skin so closely that even the slight dip of her navel was visible.
A V-shaped cut extended from her shoulders to her chest, exposing pale, delicate skin and a tantalizing hint of cleavage. Her waterfall-like black hair cascaded down her back, reaching her hips. Though the outfit covered more than Xi Xi’s, its sleek, form-fitting design and Lily’s composed expression created an allure that # Nоvеlight # could drive anyone crazy.
She looked like a mecha pilot straight out of an anime—something between D.Va and Rei Ayanami, but even more provocative.
“Lily, your outfit is amazing!” Xi Xi exclaimed, her face full of envy as her gaze drifted toward Lily’s alluring figure. “What kind of magic do you use?”
“Just... traditional magic,” Lily replied, her tone indifferent.
“With you as long-range and me as close combat, we’ll be unstoppable!” Xi Xi said excitedly.
Meanwhile, Ning Chu’s focus was elsewhere. Fixating on Lily’s perfectly shaped backside, she curiously asked, “If you fart in that suit, will it make a bubble?”
“......”
For the first time, Lily’s stoic expression visibly cracked.
Without a word, she turned and opened Ning Chu’s wardrobe, scanning it briefly before crouching to rummage through the bottom drawer. From within, she pulled out a skimpy set of lingerie and glanced at Ning Chu.
“Put this on.”
“How did you even know that was there...?”
Maybe Lily hid her own “toys” in similar spots? Grumbling, Ning Chu took the fabric, her lips pressing into a thin line. “Not even Wen Yang has seen me wear this before.”
“Living wild,” Lily commented flatly.
Xi Xi looked back and forth between them, scratching her head. The goddess-like image she’d held of Lily was beginning to crumble. The idea that her elegant idol would enjoy making others wear sexy outfits seemed... off.
With Lily and Xi Xi already dressed provocatively, Ning Chu—no longer the shy boy she once was—boldly carried the skimpy garment into the bathroom.
The outfit was barely decent. The short skirt didn’t even cover her rear, and the white bra had a heart-shaped cutout in the center, leaving much of her chest exposed. Even with her sense of shame thoroughly shattered, Ning Chu still blushed fiercely as she stepped out, crossing her arms over her chest awkwardly.
“Happy now?” she grumbled, shooting Lily a glare.
Lily nodded, looking entirely pleased.
Suddenly, heavy footsteps echoed outside, followed by a knock on the door.
“Ning Chu? Why didn’t you tell me you came back alone?” Wen Yang’s voice called out.
Ning Chu froze, glancing down at her outfit in panic, about to speak.
“Come in,” Lily said smoothly.
“???”
Ning Chu’s mind went blank. Lily, are you seriously trying to let Xi Xi seduce my boyfriend?!
She turned to Lily in disbelief, only to see her casually wave her wand. Within seconds, Lily’s skin-tight bodysuit reverted to her usual modest attire. Xi Xi followed suit, hastily changing back into her normal clothes.
Only Ning Chu, lacking any magical abilities, remained in her scandalous outfit. Before she could react, Wen Yang opened the door.
“What are you—?”
He froze, his eyes sweeping over the room’s three girls before landing on Ning Chu in her lingerie.
“......”
