chapter 39
Second Generation, Episode 3: Fun Memories
On the weekend, we visited the amusement park in the Commander’s luxury car.
Since it was a holiday, there were many families and couples, and the amusement park was bustling.
“We’re here!”
“It’s nostalgic, isn’t it? We used to come here often when we were kids.”
Everyone’s eyes sparkled with excitement as they looked at the many fun attractions, happy to be at the amusement park after a long time.
“So, what does everyone want to ride?”
“I think I’ll go for the bungee jump.”
“Rina wants to ride the teacups.”
“I think I’ll go for the merry-go-round.”
“I’d like to ride the Ferris wheel.”
As a result, everyone’s opinions were completely different, with no overlap at all.
Ah… we’re all split up…
This is going to be a bit troublesome.
“First, I think we should try the scariest ride, the roller coaster. That way, the other attractions will seem even more fun, don’t you think?”
“No way, that looks way too fast…”
“I still prefer the gentle teacups.”
“Yes, I think the teacups are a good choice too.”
As expected, we couldn’t reach a consensus.
Even though we usually agree on most things, there are times when our opinions differ. In such cases, it takes a long time to decide because everyone has their own unyielding preferences.
“Commander, is there anything you want to ride?”
“Hmm? I’d like to go to the haunted house—why do you all look so pale?”
“Commander, do you like ghosts?”
“Hmm? Well, yes. If it’s something I can punch and defeat, there’s nothing to be afraid of, right?”
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“Huh? Do ghosts float?”
“Ah, there’s nothing I can’t punch.”
The commander boasted with a smug look on his face.
In the commander’s case, it really seemed like he could punch anything.
If the commander, who has mastered almost all martial arts, went to a haunted house, the staff might end up seriously injured…
“Well, well, everyone, let’s decide this fairly with rock-paper-scissors.”
“Agreed!”
“Alright, here we go, rock-paper-scissors—”
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As a result of rock-paper-scissors, Kana, who won alone, chose the screaming roller coaster, and we boarded the roller coaster.
“Nooo!?”
“Yay, this is the best!!”
While Kana was enjoying herself to the fullest, Rina was desperately gripping the handle with her eyes tightly shut.
I hope Rina is okay…
By the time the roller coaster ended, Rina was completely limp as if her soul had left her body.
“Rina, are you okay?”
“Just barely… okay…”
Rina, lying on a bench and resting her head on Yuki’s lap, looked quite pale.
“Rina, even though you always fly, you can’t handle this, huh.”
“I’m fine with flying on my own… but I can’t handle fast-moving rides…”
“Well, well, after a little rest, let’s ride the coffee cups that Rina likes!”
“!! I want to ride!!”
Then, Rina, who had been lacking energy until a moment ago, suddenly became lively.
“Alright, let’s go then.”
“Let’s go!”
And so, we boarded the coffee cups that Rina wanted to ride.
“This is fun!”
“Hehe, I’m glad to hear that.”
“Hmm, wouldn’t it be better if it was a bit faster?”
At that moment, Kana grabbed the central handle.
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“Let’s go faster!”
As Kana turned the handle, the speed of the cup gradually increased.
“What are you doing———nooo!?”
At that moment, the coffee cup became a high-speed spinning ride of madness, and Rina’s scream echoed once again.
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After that, we enjoyed various attractions and food at the amusement park to our heart’s content.
“Wow, that was amazing. I feel like I really enjoyed my day off for the first time in a while.”
“Nooo… It wasn’t fun at all… I had a terrible time because of Kana…”
“Come on, Rina, you had fun too, didn’t you?”
“…No.”
“I also felt relieved from work stress for the first time in a while.”
“Hehe, I’m glad everyone seemed to have fun.”
Everyone had happy smiles on their faces, as if they had enjoyed themselves despite everything.
Ah, I hope these happy days continue forever… Someday, when we have junior magical girls, I hope we can enjoy these times with them too.
Yes, I’m sure my wish will come true.
“Everyone, let’s stay friends forever.”
“What’s with you all of a sudden, leader? That’s a given.”
“Of course, our friendship among the five of us is the strongest.”
“Hehe, yes, let’s stay friends forever and ever.”
“Naturally!”
I felt like I could do anything as long as I had everyone and the commander with me.
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“Alright, we’re almost there… Hey everyone, we’re almost there.”
Kiryuuin called out to the five people sitting in the back, but there was no response, only Kiryuuin’s voice echoed.
“What’s wrong with everyone?”
Since there was no response, Kiryuuin checked the mirror and saw that the five of them had fallen asleep together in the back seat, exhausted.
“Heh, I guess I’ll let them sleep a little longer.”
Kiryuuin decided to take a slight detour before heading home.
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