The Formation of MAVE:

Episode 18. Tyra, deep in thought

Tyra was initially taken aback, but her mind was calmed by the brain chip. And just as she was about to ignore Marty's sudden behavior and get back into the car...

"Don't go."

Marty grabbed Tyra's arm.

"I've been waiting for you to graduate."

Marty stared at Tyra.

Marty's pupils dilated as a mysterious light flickered within them. Tyra's pupils reacted in kind, dilating as well. The happy and joyful moments of the three girls that Tyra had seen through X flashed through her mind like a film reel.

If I follow her then maybe I could... Huh? Where did these memories come from?

Tyra was puzzled, but instead of pushing away Marty's hand, she quietly lowered her head. She didn't want to reveal the pounding of her heart.

"Alright..."

"Huh?"

"I said alright. Just let go for now."

As Tyra realized she couldn't resist Marty any longer, Marty finally released her hand.

"You're persistent."

"That's just how I am."

"And what good would it do if you got caught by a Security Agent?"

"Isn't it better than going to Siberia?"

"How did you know about that?"

"I've been waiting. I don't want to lose you again."

As Marty kept responding, Tyra, who seemed to be gradually relinquishing her attempts to hide her emotions, paused for a moment as if contemplating.

"...So, where are we going?"

"Curious, huh?"

As Marty chuckled again, Tyra became slightly annoyed.

"You chatter too much. Just answer the question."

"Then let's go for now."

"What? Hey, this is my car."

"Oh~ I know. I won't eat it. Just get in. Quickly."

Drawn in by Marty's audacity, Tyra reluctantly took the passenger seat. Marty stepped on the accelerator before Tyra could change her mind. The car raced down the empty road at full speed.

"Hey! Isn't this too loud?! What if we get caught under surveillance?!"

"Just say the car suddenly accelerated."

"You know it's a lie, so what's the point—"

As Tyra started to protest, Marty gripped the steering wheel tightly and pressed the accelerator even harder.

"Whoa!!"

"Just worrying won't change anything."

"...I know that much. But you seem really excited right now."

"Yeah! I'm thrilled because I can introduce you to my friends!" Marty exclaimed, seeming on the verge of exploding with adrenaline.

"This feeling, like the brain chip isn't suppressing it... It's a first."

"You're that happy to see me?"

"Of course!" Marty raised her voice without hesitation.

"Yeah, I understand that, but it's probably best to calm down for now."