Regarding the fact that my best friend is a magical girl

It wasn't until I woke up this morning that the idea suddenly struck me.

My magic isn't just about making bubbles;

What if we created a giant bubble that would envelop the entire stage?

By adjusting the light transmittance of the bubbles, the coefficient of friction inside the bubbles, and even the magnitude of gravity, I can make them glide and float freely in the small sandbox I control, making the bubbles, lights, sounds, photography, and even the judges' seats float up.

...Okay, let's leave the judges' panel as is.

By focusing on stage effects, we can launch a surprise attack on Miluno's weak points!

"Oh, I found it."

In the dance studio inside the stadium, Miluno and several female dancers were swaying to the rhythm of the music. The dance moves weren't difficult, but practicing like this at the last minute was indeed very rushed.

"Serno, Yuehan... good afternoon."

Noticing us, Miluno stopped what she was doing and walked toward us. Her long hair was tied back, and beads of sweat on her forehead reflected the light.

very nice.

She also asked the question directly.

"how do you feel?"

"That's great! Is this your second performance?"

“Well, I can’t beat you with just singing, so Halley added some choreography for me. But practice time is a bit tight, so I’d like to ask you to put a bubble in the classroom to give me some more time.”

"no problem!"

She took out her wand, and an expanding bubble enveloped the entire dance studio. Milno simply stomped her foot, which accelerated the flow of time within the bubble.

"Thank you, but helping me only makes it harder for yourself to qualify."

"I'm happy to be able to help Miluno!"

Miluno wiped her sweat, drank some water, and went back to continue practicing her dance.

She is very dedicated to her work, and given the time she has to manage, it's not difficult for her to get the hang of things before going on stage.

"Sigh, it's already Saturday, why hasn't Yezi come back yet?"

I don't want to prolong this day.

So he muttered something and left the dance studio.

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afewhourslater

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The second round of the Supernova Idol Festival, the quarterfinals to the semifinals, has begun.

The initial appearance on stage and the introduction by the host quickly passed, and everyone except Miluno temporarily returned backstage.

Miss Miluno and I were in the first group, and Miluno was the first to go on stage to perform.

In the somewhat anxious backstage area, Halley nudged me with her elbow.

"Hey, Seruno, are you nervous about facing your lover directly?"

"...Eh! Lover?"

What is she saying?

"Why are you so surprised? It's all over the internet! Your ambiguous relationship with Miluno, those happy moments when you hugged each other!"

Her long tail was curled into a heart shape in front of me.

"That's all just hype from unscrupulous media!"

Thinking about those reports makes me blush.

"Don't be so quick to deny it. Miluno already told me that she confessed to you, but you didn't accept, right?"

Halley pressed herself against me from behind, wrapping her arms around my waist. She had a pleasant but unsettling scent about her.

"Miluno even told you something like this?"

"We've been sleeping together every night these past few days. This is what best friends who can talk about anything are like!"

Its tail also wrapped around my thigh, seemingly trying to burrow under my skirt...

"Miss Halley, please don't do this, I'm about to go on stage too!"

"Serno is so cute, I can't resist! After all, you all said I'm a succubus, right? She's so soft!"

Even though I pointed it out, she only intensified her actions and started to rub my...stomach.

"I'd also like to ask, from your professional perspective, who is more likely to advance, Ms. Miluno or me?"

When I asked him this, Halley toned down his behavior a bit.

“I have a close relationship with Miluno, and I choreographed her dance. From my perspective, I definitely hope she can advance… but that’s just my subjective opinion.”

She changed her words halfway through her sentence.

"But objectively speaking, your potential is higher than Miluno's. I've told her this before. You are actually more qualified to be an idol, and you are rapidly discovering your talents and understanding what it means to be a popular idol... In comparison, Miluno has stagnated."

Miluno has improved too!

I then asked, "Do I have a chance to beat Miluno?"

"Then it depends on your own performance."

She's really good with words; she's talked for so long but hasn't said anything at all, yet you still think what she said makes a lot of sense.

"...That's all for now, Miluno is about to begin."

The stage lights gradually dimmed.

As the entire stage fell into darkness, a beam of pure, holy light descended, illuminating Miluno's figure.

"what?"

The clothes are different now.

In the darkness, she used the Star Crystal to change her clothes.

It was a red and black performance outfit with a distinctly idol-like style. Although it had a heavy skirt trailing behind it, only a pair of shorts could be seen from the front.

In addition, she was wearing high heels.

Is she going to dance in shoes like that?

……

"The sound of the wind and the particles of light bathe you in peaceful slumber."

Prelude.

The melodious prelude accompanies the singing as it begins to ignite.

The female dancers also stepped onto the stage in unison.

……

I long for your unforgettable gentle smile and your eyes that hide your sorrow.

The song has a high pitch and a fast tempo.

In my opinion, songs like this are not suitable for singing and dancing.

Indeed, many concerts use lip-syncing for the singing and dancing parts, because it is difficult for people to maintain a steady breath while moving.

But Miluno is different.

Even when jumping around on stage, she can maintain a steady singing voice. Even the backup dancers' movements are not as exaggerated, nor as crisp and clean.

As expected of Miluno.

Did they surpass a professional dance troupe after only half a day of practice?

……

I still believe that one day we will meet again.

"I've been waiting for the dawn to break through the confusing rainy night alone."

"Never forget the darkness you traversed."

There was no dance during the climax of the song?

Milno stopped abruptly, but her soprano voice fully brought out her charisma, becoming even more captivating than the first half.

……

"Always, always by my side, smiling."

Even if I lose you, I will win you back; I have never left you.

……

The music fell silent, and Miluno stood there.

A beam of light fell on her...

At least for this moment.

She is the queen of the stage.

Chapter Sixty-Two Misfortune

(Albinocotyledon)

Unfortunately, the heel broke.

Was it because the rented shoes had been worn too many times and couldn't withstand my high-intensity dance moves?

It broke at the crucial moment...

Therefore, I had to give up the rest of the dance.

Although you could use an hourglass to reverse the flow and fix it, or break the heel of your other shoe, I don't know how to catch up on the missed dance steps. Looking back at my partner or showing panic would both result in points being deducted...