Full-time comic artist

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Kobayashi, who loves watching "Slam Dunk," was recently recommended a manga by a friend who excitedly told him, "Tori Akino-sensei drew a battle manga."

Even though he didn't like magical girls, he started watching it anyway.

"Ah, Mami-senpai has finally arrived. We're going to have some exciting battle scenes to watch again. Akino-sensei, really, why can't you draw more fight scenes?"

He was looking at the comic book when Mami Tomoe and Madoka entered the witch's barrier.

This time, the witch's barrier has been transformed into a fairy tale style. Although there are still medicine bottles and scissors, there are even more desserts.

Cakes, cookies...

"It looks delicious."

Homura Akemi followed Madoka and the others in, trying to dissuade Mami Tomoe from taking on the task of defeating the witch herself. However, due to their previous conflict, Mami Tomoe distrusted her and bound Homura Akemi with a ribbon.

Then she and Xiaoyuan explored deeper into the area.

With a reliable senior by her side, Xiaoyuan gradually began to be more open and honest.

“I’ve never had any particular subject I’m good at, nor any talent I’m proud of, nothing at all.”

"I think I probably won't be able to help anyone in the future, and will only cause trouble."

"I hate it, but there's nothing I can do about it."

While responding to Madoka's words, Mami Tomoe carefully explored the path ahead.

She was so mature and composed.

So Madoka said, "But I met Asami-nee, who showed me how to fight to help others! She told me that maybe I could do the same thing, and that made me incredibly happy!"

She thought that if she became a magical girl, she would become useful and be able to live with her head held high.

Even though she might get hurt and wouldn't have time for romance or play, Madoka admires Mami's indomitable spirit.

"I'm not someone worth admiring."

"I'm just forcing myself to put on a show. Even if I'm scared and sad, there's no one I can confide in. I can only cry alone."

"Being a magical girl is no good job."

The admiration of her juniors brought out Mami Tomoe's true feelings.

She appears to handle everything calmly, but she is actually very vulnerable inside.

Even when facing a witch, a person feels fear and wants to confide in someone or find companions.

"Asami is no longer alone."

“Yes, that’s true…” Mami Tomoe turned around, tightly grasped Madoka’s hands, her eyes filled with tears, “Will you really fight alongside me from now on? Will you always be by my side?”

Anticipation, longing, and timidity—these are the emotions.

Xiaoyuan responded to this feeling, "Yes, if I could."

Today, Mami Tomoe has found the companion she has been looking for.

Her heart was filled with emotion.

The loneliness and panic I had felt while I was alone vanished.

Let's finish this quickly.

Faced with the witch who has begun to hatch, she transforms into a magical girl, with a genuine smile, dancing lightly, feeling the joy in her heart, and fighting as always.

"There's nothing to be afraid of anymore."

Unlike before, she is now fearless.

……

Kobayashi stared at the comic and was momentarily stunned.

He was moved by Mami Tomoe's inner thoughts.

It turns out that Mami Tomoe, who fights with composure, is also a vulnerable person; she forces herself to stand up for herself when facing the witch.

Today, Mami Tomoe has finally been reborn, with companions and someone to rely on.

"Phew, congratulations, Mami. I hope you'll be happy from now on."

Kobayashi, who used to love Madoka's battle scenes the most, has now come to prefer the dialogue scenes in the manga.

The storyline depicted by Tori Akino Mirai, in which Mami Tomoe finds hope and light, warmed his heart, and he fell in love with the character of Mami Tomoe.

And I want to see Mami Tomoe's life after her transformation.

It must be...

"Be as happy as a magical girl."

……

"Waaah." Akihisa burst into tears. "Poor Mami-senpai."

The class monitor behind him nudged him, "Hurry up and flip it over."

There was a faint rumbling sound outside the window, and dark clouds covered the sky, making it pitch black even in broad daylight.

"I'm sorry, I'm just too touched." Mingjiu rubbed his eyes. "Class monitor!"

He was startled when he saw the people behind him.

"hurry up."

"Oh……"

……

The witch has finally hatched and is named "The Snack Witch".

Surprisingly, this witch was as cute as a doll.

Even so, Mami Tomoe still wanted to eliminate her.

This time it went very smoothly; the witch was powerless to fight back and was blasted into the sky.

"The final blow."

A huge gun appeared in Mami Tomoe's hand, and she unleashed her ultimate attack.

The attack struck the witch, who was then firmly bound by ribbons.

Before Akihisa could even feel happy, on the next page, he saw the witch's head stretch and grow larger, instantly appearing in front of Mami Tomoe.

Then...

It bit off Mami Tomoe's head.

"what!"

"Boom!"

A bolt of lightning struck the sky, deafeningly loud, and the world was suddenly illuminated.

Mingjiu was stunned.

The class monitor stood there dumbfounded.

A girl screamed in fright from the lightning, but the two of them didn't react at all.

Until the thunder subsided and the world went dark.

The students started discussing it.

"What a terrifying thunder!"

"I haven't heard such a powerful sound in many years."

"I'm most afraid of thunder."

Yuuji knew that Akihisa was afraid of thunder, and was probably hiding under his desk crying right now.

He quickly found Mingjiu, but discovered that Mingjiu was unresponsive and had a terrifying expression on his face.

"Are you scared out of your wits?" He shook Akihisa's shoulder.

"Hey, squad leader, are you afraid of thunder too?" he asked the squad leader who was sweating profusely.

"How could this happen!" The class monitor pulled him away and quickly picked up Jump to read it.

The ribbons binding Homura Akemi disappeared, finally flowing like blood in her palm.

Sayaka and Madoka, filled with fear and trembling, watched as the witch devoured Mami Tomoe's corpse.

"So... Mami Tomoe really is dead."

The class monitor put down the jumper in frustration.

That elegant, reliable, yet fragile girl, after a brief moment of friendship, tragically passed away.

"No way!" Akihisa realized, flipping through Jump frantically, hoping to find a twist. "This is a magical girl manga!"

But later, Homura Akemi dealt with the Snack Witch.

Mami Tomoe's coffee cup shattered, the coffee spilled out, thick as blood, and the Soul Gem became dull and lifeless.

This imagery tells Akihisa that Mami Tomoe is indeed dead.

The manga ends with Madoka and Sayaka crying their eyes out.

Just like Akihisa now.

He could no longer hold onto the jump, and the comic book fell to the ground with a "thud".

"Hey! What's wrong with you two?" Yuuji asked curiously, bending down to pick up Jump.

“Mami-senpai is dead.” Akihisa’s throat was dry as he managed to squeeze out the words.

"Eh! Really?" Yuuji's eyes lit up, and he became interested in "Puella Magi Madoka Magica". "A magical girl actually died? I'll have to take a good look!"

His curiosity was on full display.

……

When his friend found Xiaolin, he was leaning against the window, sadly letting the wind blow on him.