nycdaug Chapter 202 Old Friends Reunion
Chapter 202 Old Friends Reunion
"Please enter in an orderly manner. Please show your ticket QR code upon entry. Thank you for your cooperation."
The entrance to the comic convention was bustling with activity.
People lined up to enter, whispering excitedly among themselves.
This is Red Rose's first time participating in an event organized by the Hero Association since her retirement, and the entire Firefly G125 seems to shine even brighter because of her presence.
This naturally attracted countless longtime fans of Red Rose—magical girls from other cities.
Every magical girl has surely heard of the legendary Red Rose, and many hold her in high esteem or admiration.
This also changed the nature of Firefly G125, transforming it from an ordinary comic convention into a magical girl's gathering and carnival overnight.
"...So, Bai Ling, how exactly did you manage to train two Shadows of the Stars in just six months?"
On the edge of the terrace of the Guangzhou Sports Center, several stargazers sat side by side, gazing at the bustling crowd below.
One of the cat spirits asked the white ferret spirit beside it.
"Well... it's all thanks to Xiaoyue, and Hyacinth and the others are really talented."
Bai Ling chuckled and scratched the back of her head, looking a little shy.
The tabby cat didn't say much, but silently took out its divine stone and glanced at it.
"Xiaoyue?...Are you talking about Miss Yue Tianxin? You two seem to get along quite well."
"No, no, we're not that close," Bai Ling replied, blushing slightly.
The orange cat sprite on the other side poked its head out and picked up the conversation:
"I heard from Gray Cloud that Tianxin got full marks in all subjects on her stargazer exam that month. Is that true?"
"Really? Didn't the Star God Council just release this semester's report card last month?" The weasel elf, who was drinking a cola, answered when someone called her.
The elves chattered excitedly about their new colleagues, while laughter and screams occasionally drifted from the crowd on the ground.
"Wow, look! That Qiu Gui cosplayer over there looks so real! She's amazing!"
Tourists turned their gazes toward the magnificent orange magical girl in the distance, marveling at the cosplayer's incredibly high level of accuracy in recreating the character.
But soon some people noticed something amiss: the magical shimmering light in the hair of this so-called "cosplayer" was definitely not something an ordinary person could achieve!
"That can't be right. Look at her hair. Can a cosplayer even recreate the glowing effect of the osmanthus tree?"
"Could it be that she is actually... actually Qiugui herself...?"
"This must be Aki Katsura herself!"
"Miss Qiugui! Miss Qiugui, I'm your fan!"
"Qiu Gui!"
The first enthusiastic fan rushed forward.
The girl in orange thought she was a very convincing cosplayer, and was momentarily stunned when fans suddenly appeared in her face, but was then overwhelmed by the enthusiastic fans.
Looking at the fan meeting venue not far away, Xia Taotao timidly drooped her rabbit ears and wrapped her mask and scarf tighter.
How wonderful, Miss Qiugui, to have so many enthusiastic fans.
But her fans seem to be acting strangely, focusing entirely on her long legs in white stockings, and even making rather obscene noises:
"Miss Qiugui! Please step on my foot!"
"Don't reward him! Reward me instead!"
"Get out of my way, all of you! Qiu Gui's shoes are my lunchbox!"
If it were any other magical girl, she would probably be terrified, but Aki is used to her fans, so she could only greet them with a wry smile while trying to squeeze through the crowd toward the stage.
People around them were already used to the behavior of Qiu Gui's fanatical fans, and they could occasionally hear people saying things like "I'm obsessed with Qiu Gui."
The scene not far away was similar. Some people recognized Qiu Baiyang, while others recognized the local Guangzhou Green Ivy Trio. The performance venue immediately turned into a fan gathering, and the atmosphere was lively.
As expected, red roses have a strong appeal to people. Xia Taotao thought to herself.
The original magical girl, with outstanding achievements and top-tier combat power, is a fan of almost every magical girl in the world. It's no wonder that so many people have gathered at this firefly gathering.
It's hard to imagine what a lively atmosphere will be when the White Lily Squad and the Aquamarine Squad appear later.
"—Snap!"
suddenly,
As people were engrossed in the fan gathering, the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed, startling everyone, who all turned to look at the stage, the only one still lit.
Those familiar with the Firefly show's flow began to cheer, and the entire venue instantly transformed into a sea of jubilation. People eagerly raised their light sticks, shouting loudly towards the several bright, magical lights:
"Lily Bai! Lily Bai!"
"Aquamarine! Aquamarine!"
As the lights came on, the silhouettes of magical girls appeared above the stage, igniting the already lively atmosphere among the audience.
Hello everyone!
"I'm your favorite magical girl—Lily!☆~"
A pure white, elegant magical girl floated at the front of the procession, waving her wand at the audience. Her magic transformed into stardust, swirling and dancing like countless stars.
Xia Taotao jumped up and down excitedly a few times, then quickly pulled out her old digital camera from her pocket and started snapping pictures.
On the other side of the stage, Su Tianqing also took out her phone to take pictures of the starry scene created by Bai Lili. Only Nan Jiayu remained unmoved and even secretly complained in her heart.
"After doing all these bells and whistles, her popularity is still so high. That kid Bai Li is really annoying. No wonder I liked beating her so much before."
"Little fish! Little fish, come here quickly!"
The fox girl beside him suddenly spoke, and Nan Jiayu looked down curiously. Suddenly, she was pulled into the arm of the golden fox, followed by the click of a mobile phone camera.
"Click."
"Got a shot!~"
The golden fox said cheerfully, showing the cat girl a selfie of the two of them on her phone screen.
"Hehehe, I captured an interesting expression."
Su Tianqing said with a smile, naturally taking the arm of the catgirl beside her.
Although Nan Jiayu was a little shy, she had to admit that the candid photo was indeed very interesting.
Amidst a sky full of stars, the petite and adorable golden fox, wrapped in thick winter clothes, is captured in a moment of surprise, making the photo exceptionally vivid.
The magical girls' performance began on stage.
Bai Lili and Hai Lanshi stood side by side at the front of the line, singing a medley of classic anime opening themes, which drew cheers and applause from the audience.
But as the song drew to a close, an ethereal chant seemed to drift in from the distant star realm, leaving the audience speechless and immersed in the melodious chant.
A fiery red light illuminated the entire venue, and a crimson magical girl seemed to emerge from the flames, completely igniting the anime convention atmosphere.
"Ohhhhhhh!!"
"Red Rose! Red Rose!!"
Su Tianqing was also stunned.
This was the first time I had ever truly met this ancient and venerable elder. Her distant and ethereal voice brought the chorus to its climax, blossoming amidst fireworks and magical light.
Countless fans were moved to tears, waving their glow sticks and light boards, and joining Red Rose in reciting her signature line:
"Under my magic, turn to ashes in the flames!"
"Ohhhhhhh!!"
The crowd erupted in cheers.
Su Tianqing also chimed in with a few words.
At a concert, you naturally have to scream and cheer excitedly to create an atmosphere! Golden Fox firmly believes this.
……
The performance lasted for more than an hour.
The real fan meeting will begin after the performance ends.
People lined up, each holding some Red Rose merchandise, all wanting to get the senior artist's autograph after more than twenty years as a memento.
"Miss Red Rose! I've been watching your anime for over twenty years, please give me your autograph!"
"Thank you for your support~ I hope you can pass on that support to your juniors in the future~"
The bright red-haired girl's smiling face brought tears to the eyes of her fans.
I've been a fan of this magical girl for over twenty years and I definitely made the right choice!
Not far away, Su Tianqing rubbed her hands together and stroked her tail, looking determined to win.
This is probably my only chance to get close to this mysterious senior! Today I'm determined to expose all the secrets of Red Rose!
But how exactly can we get this senior to reveal the secrets she knows?
Asking directly is impossible; there are too many people around, and I wouldn't have a chance to get to know this senior colleague. I have to go for the tough stuff.
Thinking of this, Su Tianqing couldn't help but turn her attention to the familiars.
Looks like I'll have to splurge a little and find a magic fox gadget from the shop in the Secret Codex to deal with the current situation...
To force this senior, Red Rose, to her knees and extract information, I absolutely cannot handle her with my current abilities; even if Little Fish transforms into Hellcat, it won't be enough.
But if it were a specific person, perhaps...
[Astral Core - Perfect Projection: 40000 Divine Stones]
[Once a day, with the permission of the star and the magical girl herself, a perfect projection of one of the Star's Shadows can be displayed in the real world.]
This is an item I bought using a free redemption opportunity last time. Although I didn't understand its significance at the time, it's currently the most expensive item in the shop, so it's worth redeeming with a free opportunity no matter what.
Now, he has a perfect plan.
From an angle unnoticed by anyone, the golden fox grinned, revealing a sly, amused smile.
Familiar Fox! Let's do it!
Astral Core - Projection Begins!
Senior! Please lend me your power!
.
A powerful surge of magical energy spread throughout the venue.
Everyone, including Red Rose who was smiling and greeting her fans, and the stargazers chatting and laughing on the venue's terrace, were all drawn to the immense magical force that suddenly burst forth in mid-air.
"Hmm! This...this feeling is..."
Red Rose suddenly reached out and covered her chest. The guardian star on her chest emitted a fierce red light, as if echoing that magic power.
A rift in the astral plane suddenly formed in the comic convention venue!
The pale blue figure that slowly emerged from it made everyone's pupils suddenly tighten!
"You've finally decided to come out of that dilapidated house, Red Rose."
The azure magical girl opened her eyes, her pupils reflecting the brilliance of countless stars.
With a casual wave of her hand, a massive azure scythe materialized in her grasp, unleashing a cloud of almost solidified magical dust that pointed directly at the red rose clutching her wand.
"Azure Reaper, Magical Girl [Mercury]".
"I've come at the invitation of a junior colleague to give you, my old friend, some special consideration!"