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There are two key periods for "Puella Magi Madoka Magica". One is the death of Mami Tomoe, which brought a lot of attention and changed the status of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" from the bottom of Jump.

One is that Sayaka, now in her current form, has hatched into a witch.

Since Jump's release on Monday, a large number of comments have emerged online.

Hibiki Higashino searched for "magical girl" on Yahoo!, and the first result was Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

A large number of people searched for Xiaoyuan in a short period of time.

"A magical girl becoming a witch? Why would I have such a dream?"

"It's true, no doubt about it! Tori Akino turned the hero into a dragon, he's really something."

"This is different from heroes and dragons; it's a more related and complex relationship."

Topics about witches also frequently appear online.

When readers learned that those wicked witches from the past were once magical girls, they became interested in discussing these characters with their chaotic and confusing personalities.

"The witch who killed Mami Tomoe was named the 'Snack Witch.' In the manga, you can see cakes, candies, and other snacks everywhere within her witch's barrier. Does this mean the Snack Witch was once a cute little girl who loved sweets? Because she wished to become a magical girl, she ultimately transformed into a terrifying being."

"In that case, the 'Box Witch' in chapter eight of the manga is the same. If you look closely at the witch's barrier scene in the manga, you'll see a twin-tailed girl sitting on the TV screen; that should be the Box Witch's true form."

"In the world of the Box Witch, beautiful things like Christmas trees and carousels are also sealed inside boxes. Does the Box Witch's act of sealing away the things she longs for have anything to do with her wishes?"

"Even though this witch only appears in one scene, Akino-sensei has portrayed a lot of details. There is so much more in 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica' waiting for us to explore."

"That's right. Before, I just thought the scenes in the witch's barrier were just things used to fill space, nothing special. I didn't expect it to be foreshadowing."

"Tori Akino-sensei is truly a master of foreshadowing."

“Even the smallest details have their significance, which is one of the reasons for the success of Puella Magi Madoka Magica.”

"So..." someone asked, "what would Sayaka look like as a witch?"

This sparked a lot of responses, with some even drawing it in simple lines.

She is a character with tears streaming down her face, surrounded by musical notes.

“Tori Akino Mirai: Not bad drawing, I copied it.”

"Haha."

Higashino Hibiki rested his chin on his hand as he watched, thinking how brilliant this generation of netizens was.

Because of the plot of chapter sixteen of the manga, they connected the entire story of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" and discovered many details.

Some speculate that Homura Akemi might be a future Madoka Kaname who made a wish to change the past, and through her continuous efforts, transformed from a naive girl into a cold and indifferent person.

Many people agree with this guess.

"That's right! They all look pretty much the same!"

"That's how comics are, right? If you remove the hair, the characters all look the same..."

"That's not right either. The future Madoka wouldn't be indifferent to Sayaka. She would care more about Mami and Sayaka than herself. Madoka is very kind."

"That's true..."

"Homura Akemi's identity is actually not important anymore. The manga reveals that she is a character who will appear in the future. Tori Akino-sensei can freely develop Homura Akemi's story. There's no need to force a comparison with the characters who will appear in the future."

"That seems to be the case."

"Are you only capable of agreeing? You say 'I agree' to all three different ideas, it's ridiculous."

There are still too many unanswered questions surrounding "Puella Magi Madoka Magica".

Until the revelation is revealed, readers' imaginations run wild, and discussions continue.

Actually, this comic has only been serialized for a little over four months.

In the context of One Piece, this is just the beginning of a new chapter.

"I'm really looking forward to what happens next. Although I feel sad while watching 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica,' that's also why I love 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica.'"

"I will support manga artists who take their readers seriously and create sincere works like 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica'."

"That's right, I'm going to buy the collected volumes right now!"

"+1!"

"+1!"

……

Each +1 seemed like a question mark, and Higashino Hibiki was thrilled.

"The more the better."

If the work doesn't force a depressing tone, has a solid plot, and doesn't play tricks on the readers, they can still accept it.

"Don't follow your dad's example," Higashino said, holding Higashino Mirai's little hand as she walked behind him. "You just sit in front of the computer and giggle like an idiot."

"Hehe." Higashino Mirai chuckled foolishly.

This child is naturally optimistic and loves to laugh.

"mua~" But the elders liked this look, and Higashino Shio couldn't help but kiss Higashino Mirai on the cheek.

"Haha." Higashino Mirai was still laughing. "Grandma, it itches."

"If it itches, Grandma will give you another kiss, and it won't itch anymore."

"Haha."

Higashino Hibiki turned around, watched the intimate interaction between the grandfather and grandson, and then shut down the computer.

"Let's take Weilai to the square to play today. There are playgrounds for children there."

"Okay." Higashino Shio looked up. "We're just missing a driver, aren't we, Mirai?"

"Ok!"

……

On Friday afternoon, Koji Yoshida visited Tori Akino Studio.

Where is Mr. Toriakino?

He only saw the stream.

Xiaohe took out the original manuscript of chapter 17, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," and handed it to Koji Yoshida, saying, "The teacher and his family have gone out to play. I'll wait for you here."

He looked up at the sun. "It's been four or five hours, Editor Yoshida, you've finally arrived."

At 2 PM, the original manuscript for episode 17 of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" was completed.

Xiaohe was looking forward to going home to be with her child.

Unexpectedly, not long after, they heard that the Higashino family was going on a trip.

He also entrusted me with the precious original manuscript.

Xiaohe was on pins and needles, constantly worried that something unexpected would happen, so he kept the original manuscript in his sight.

Now, Koji Yoshida finally arrived, and he breathed a sigh of relief after entrusting the manuscript to someone else.

"Going out to play? That's rare. I have good news to share with Mr. Torino."

Xiaohe asked curiously, "Can you tell me?"

"It's nothing." Yoshida pulled out the original manuscript from the file bag and examined it page by page. "It's just that Xiaozheng got first place in 'Little Madoka Magica'."

That's it?

"Yes." Yoshida nodded.

Xiaohe was somewhat disappointed. It was inevitable that Xiaozheng would get first place in episode 16 of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," after all, it was a plot that had been built up for a long time.

“There’s no problem,” Yoshida said after finishing reading the original manuscript. He looked around the studio, realizing that even if there were problems, they wouldn’t be easy to fix. “Thank you, Mr. Koga. I’ve received the original manuscript.”

"I didn't work for nothing, haha."

He only needs to wait a few hours for his salary to be paid, and many people will want to replace him.

Afterwards, Koga and Koji Yoshida closed the gate of the Higashino family's house and left together.

……

Long Ze looked at "Little Circle," his expression shifting between light and dark.

He lacked confidence in comparing such comics.

His copycat work, competing with "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," will only make him look foolish.

"I regret it..."

Chapter 345 You like Teacher Toriakino, right?

Ryuzawa initially thought that "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" was just a manga full of gimmicks, essentially the same as other magical girl works, a story about girls transforming into magical girls to fight evil.

He could also draw similar content, so he chose to compete with Akino Mirai on the same platform.

but now……

He sensed something was very wrong.

"Such a plot... even a ghost couldn't compare!"

Even before "Magical Girl Battle" was published, Ryuzawa already knew that he had become a clown and would inevitably be despised by readers in the future.

"This is terrible..."

……

Inside the Madhouse animation studio.

Masao Maruyama stood in the kitchen, stirring the curry in the pot with a spoon, seemingly lost in thought.

"Maruyama-san, the curry smells so good!" Araki Tetsuro walked into the kitchen, took a deep breath, and gave a thumbs up. "As expected of you, it makes my mouth water."

Seeing that Maruyama Masao did not react, he couldn't help but ask, "Maruyama-san?"

“Ah,” Maruyama Masao came to his senses, “It’s Araki-kun. The curry won’t be ready for a while.”

Araki Tetsuro rubbed his stomach. "I'm starving."