The villainous magical girl's daily mission is to find fault.

Chapter 10 The Art of Language

The canteen at Rongcheng Medical College is very popular among students.

Seven yuan for two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and unlimited rice. The taste may not be that delicious, but for poor students, it is a very cost-effective meal.

This was especially true for Su Tianqing, who had practically no money in her pocket.

As they walked toward the cafeteria, Su Tianqing chatted with Nan Jiayu, who was sitting next to her, looking flustered and nervous.

She came to Rongcheng Medical College from another city. She was orphaned at a young age and raised by an elderly human couple. She was able to attend school only because she received assistance from the Beastman Mutual Aid Association.

Compared to herself, who had no relatives or friends, her family was even better off.

"That's great~ Xiaoyu, you have your grandparents at home, but I only have myself at home..." Su Tianqing said sullenly.

Although this distress was deliberately forced out.

"Um... I'm sorry, Miss Tianqing..."

"It's okay, it's okay, I'm used to living alone." Fox waved her hand and said with a smile.

In Nan Jiayu's eyes, only Su Tianqing herself knew how much hardship was hidden beneath that smile.

The two sat in a corner of the cafeteria, eating and chatting idly.

Occasionally, students would pass by the table, and without exception, they would glance at the smiling golden fox.

Looking at that angelic face and smile, even just a fleeting glimpse can have a healing effect.

"Little Fish, what are your plans for this afternoon?" Su Tianqing asked curiously after finishing the last piece of meat.

"Hmm?... Well, I just arrived in Chengdu, so I'll probably wander around the school and get familiar with the place."

"That's great! I live nearby, let me show you around!"

"This isn't quite right, Miss Tianqing..."

"Still calling me Miss Tianqing!" Su Tianqing pouted, stretched out a finger, and gently poked the cat girl's nose across the table.

"Don't add honorifics without permission, just call me Sunny."

“Ah…”

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In fact, Su Tianqing wasn't very familiar with the surrounding area either.

Fortunately, the terrain near Rongcheng Medical College is not complicated. The roads are straight, there are only a few landmark shops, and there are countless shops catering to college students. You can easily spend an entire afternoon wandering around the back alleys and snack streets.

"Xiaoyu, where do you live in Chengdu? In the dorm, or are you renting a place outside?"

"When I was in school, I lived in the dormitory. Everyone in the dormitory was quite friendly. During holidays, I would stay at the homes of relatives nearby."

"Huh? A relative?"

"He is the grandparents' biological son. He lives in Chengdu with his daughter. I occasionally tutor his daughter there."

"Oh, I see. Little Fish has a very happy family."

"Let's not talk about this anymore—"

Su Tianqing felt that Nan Jiayu probably found her quite pleasing to the eye.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been willing to let me lead her around the school for an entire afternoon.

That afternoon, Su Tianqing saw at least seven freshman couples like herself and Xiaoyu. Some of them were outgoing upperclassmen who didn't have any specific goals and were just chatting as they strolled around.

That's right, that's what youth is like.

If you see someone you like, just go for it. What if the other side also likes you? That would be perfect!

It wasn't until the sun was setting and bathed in its brilliant afterglow that Su Tianqing suddenly realized it was getting late.

"Oh dear, is it already this late? There seem to be quite a few fun places over there."

Su Tianqing turned around, leaning against the setting sun, and spoke to the catgirl in front of her, whose movements were still somewhat restrained.

"But it's already late. How about we go to the cafeteria for dinner and come out to play again in a few days?"

When leaving, you can't say "see you next time." You have to plan ahead for the next time so you can easily find topics to talk about.

—The so-called art of language.

"Hmm... Tianqing, you go ahead. I need to go tutor my sister and we'll have dinner at a relative's house while I'm at it."

"Okay, then I'll go by myself. See you tomorrow~ Bye-bye—"

Su Tianqing didn't mind and waved goodbye with a smile.

Nan Jiayu stared blankly as the fluffy tail swayed away, opened its mouth slightly, then gently closed it, a smile appearing on its face that it didn't even realize it had.

How wonderful, the sky is clear.

Countless times I've wanted to be a lively and cheerful orc girl like her, but each time I've failed to take that final step.

Such a bright and sunny person, as dazzling as the sun, would such a person really want to be my friend?

Nan Jiayu lowered her head and looked at the colorful ribbon on her wrist.

These are cheap trinkets I bought at a street stall. Although they only cost one yuan, they were a gift from Su Tianqing to me when we met.

"Hiss... Huff..."

Catwoman took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

I really hope tomorrow comes soon.

But before that... let's solve the problem of hunger first.

The girl lowered her eyes, looked around, walked into the depths of the greenery, and took something out of her pocket.

My own cell phone, and a golden cross.

Nan Jiayu's gaze fell on the phone screen.

"Hyacinth, the magical girl currently working for the Chengdu Hero Association..."

The catwoman murmured, her ocean-blue cat eyes narrowing into slits, like a feline eyeing its prey.

She was my original target.

Unfortunately, a newcomer has recently emerged in Chengdu, and she happens to be a villainous magical girl just like me, which is causing me, an outsider, a lot of trouble.

An anonymous video account, 【Magical Girl Fox Official】.

This account only has two videos: one is a declaration of war against hyacinths, and the other is a mocking segment after she successfully captured a hyacinth yesterday.

If she were to use hyacinths as her "food" for this month, she would have to wait at least another half month. After all, she had just been exploited by this colleague yesterday, and her magic reserves were definitely not enough to last her until next month.

"【Heart Moon Fox】..."

Looking at the golden magical girl on the screen, Nan Jiayu's face showed no particular expression.

Since they are both villainous magical girls, her stance should be the same as mine, and she might even be from another city like me who came to Chengdu.

Everyone is busy making a living, so it's best not to disturb them.

But her fluffy tail and ears... she's a fox spirit just like Tianqing...

After today's experience, Nan Jiayu realized that she actually quite liked the fox people.

Why don't you give it a try?

...It's probably best not to. Tianqing might be angry if she knew.

Catwoman pressed her finger into the center of the cross, and a deep blue light shone in her palm.

Can we find suitable "food" today?