The Irregular at Magic High School: Mayumi Route

Volume 38.5: Fujibayashi Kyouko

"Tatsuya... What kind of person is Fujibayashi?"

A day before their first mission, Angie became curious. Kyouko wasn't particularly mysterious, but it felt like something was being hidden about her.

"Are you sure you want to know?"

She nodded and Tatsuya hesitated.

"Okay... Well, she might kill me if she finds out I'm telling you this, but come over here first."

He took her into a private room within his house, sitting down at his desk while Angie took the spare chair which lay in the corner of the room.

"Where do I begin..."

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Growing up, Kyouko was always raised to be the best. She attended Second High School and eventually, the National Magic University, but none of this mattered to her.

Sure, when she was younger, she had planned to become a Magic Researcher, but at the age of 18 or so, something began to change slightly.

She met a woman named Mashiro.

Her hair was pure white and she looked so frail yet behind that mask of sorts was one of the most powerful people Kyouko knew.

They met during Kyouko's first year at University.

Quickly, the two got to know each other and became good friends. They spent every day together, eventually to the point where it was like they lived in the same house.

Their personalities complimented each other perfectly; it was like they were made for each other.

Day by day, their relationship only got better.

But by the end of University, Mashiro left for the military. It was so sudden and Kyouko had no idea why, only being forced to accept reality.

Yet as though dragged by the strongest magnet known to man, she quit her ideal life of wanting to be a Magic Researcher, joining the army to chase Mashiro.

The story which made Kyouko the accepting person she is comes from their final interaction together. Their final mission together.

Mashiro's final day.

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By this time, two years had passed since Kyouko had joined the army and she was already high up in the ranks alongside Mashiro.

The two had been chosen for a mission abroad.

"Kyouko!"

Mashiro appeared from behind, hugging Kyouko, "Are you ready for the mission? It sounds pretty fun, y'know. There's tons of beaches near the battlefield. Wanna have a swim after we finish?"

"C'mon. Don't joke around like that. We're meant to be the adults here."

"Don't you wanna see me in a swimsuit?"

Her face reddened.

"Sh... Shut it."

"Eh~"

"We need to get going now! Hurry up."

"Fine~ But don't forget about the swimsuits!"

She simply ignored her final statement, walking towards the helicopter.

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After about an hour, they finally reached the battlefield. The sounds of magic being fired back and forth rang in their ears.

"You ready to jump down?"

Kyouko nodded.

"Well then-"