"You've worked hard."
Izumi Kotetsu showed a look of relief.
"Mm, Chihiro is a wonderful child, but don't push yourself too hard. If you have any problems, you can also ask Aunt Sayuri for help."
Mrs. Izumi continued.
"I know."
He nodded.
"Ah… ah… ah…"
While they were talking, Sagiri seemed to have stalled like a machine, unable to speak for a long time.
"Sagiri, don't you want to stay in Tokyo with Ni-san? It's not like we can't take you with us…"
Mrs. Izumi turned to look at her daughter.
"No, it's not that… I, I want to be with Ni-san, but this news is just too unexpected…"
Sagiri secretly glanced at Ni-san's expression, then quickly lowered her head and said weakly.
"Sagiri, haven't you always thought you weren't a child anymore? If that's the case, you should be able to live a little independently, right?"
Mrs. Izumi cupped her cheek with one hand and smiled slightly.
"This… that's right, I'm not a child anymore! I need to learn to take care of myself!"
Sagiri suddenly clenched her fists.
The conversation was short and ended harmoniously.
However, even so, an emotion called 'reluctance' still stirred in the young girl's heart.
However.
"After this, only Ni-san and I will be living together! Two people, under the same roof, how does it feel…?"
When Sagiri returned to her room, pulled up the covers, and looked at the ceiling, a strange sense of anticipation welled up in her heart.
"What am I thinking, you idiot!"
The young girl's face flushed red, and she pulled up her covers, completely hiding herself.
The news was unexpected, but it was accepted quickly.
Mainly, there was another important matter recently that diluted the impact of this news: the broadcast of the final episode of puella magi madoka magica.
In the eleventh episode, Kyubey's trash talk, Madoka's transformation, and Homura Akemi's figure fighting for love all left a deep impression.
From the beginning of the story to the long-awaited ending, Madoka, about to transform into a magical girl, was about to bring an end to all of it.
At this moment, Madoka's love was even more widely anticipated than Homura Akemi's love!
She changed the magical girl!
She prevented magical girls from becoming witches!
She became a god!
…
In a flash, the anime came to an end.
The perfect portrayal to the very end only made the audience feel even lonelier.
Madoka became a god, saving all magical girls, but also reaching a realm unknown to anyone except Homura Akemi.
Homura Akemi could only continue fighting along this path…!
But helplessly, the story ended here.
Although readers who had read the original novel knew that this was not the real end, they still felt quite melancholic.
["It's over! Watching it all the way through, I can only say the plot was too good, the dialogue was too good, the art was too good… In short, everything was good. It's been a long time since I've seen such a memorable work!"]
["Although I'm an anime-only viewer, I couldn't help but buy the original work. I can only say it didn't disappoint. Izumi Masamune-sensei's writing is impressive, especially the later 'rebellious story' chapter, which was incredibly amazing. It's a pity this part wasn't animated, otherwise, it would have been even more incredible!"]
["No way, rebellious story is like a side story, different from the main content. It's best to release it separately as a movie. Otherwise, putting it in the TV version would feel too out of place."]
["As a strict original work purist, the production team's work completely met my expectations. They really put in the effort. Yes, anime production should be this serious!"]
["Ah, the story isn't over yet? So there's more content later. I kind of want to see the anime version, but I don't know how long it'll take… Forget it, I'll just buy it!"]
["This is a beautiful beginning. I hope Old Thief can continue to work hard and create more good works in the future, with more works that can be animated!"]
The website was filled with praise for the anime production and good wishes for the original author.
Apparently, everyone was in a very good mood on the day Madoka's anime ended. Otherwise, he would have received curses or threats of razor blades.
…
In the familiar living room, tonight, only two people still sat on the sofa.
"But, aren't everyone celebrating too early? There's still good news to announce next."
After watching, Izumi Chihiro didn't choose to change the channel, because before today's broadcast, the official had already released an announcement saying that a major announcement would be made after the anime ended.
Of course, as the original author, he already knew the specific content in advance.
Those who hadn't paid attention to the animation production company's news before also noticed the program's hint, so they put down the remote control again, waiting for the short commercial break to end.
They had already stayed up late anyway, so a little more time wouldn't hurt.
"Hmm? Ni-san, what is this...?"
Sagiri rubbed her tired eyelids, feeling a little more awake.
Was this a feint, or was there really content everyone was looking forward to?
"You see for yourself."
He pointed to the TV screen.
After the commercial break, several voice actors appeared in a room, skillfully guiding the audience and revealing the well-kept secret.
["I know what everyone wants..."]
["No way, is it really that?"]
["Is it real or fake?"]
["Maybe it really is what everyone is thinking, right? It's impossible for us to record a show so late and be so disappointing, is it?"]
Everyone played along, then let the host reveal the final answer.
["That's right, it's what everyone has been waiting for! The production of Izumi Masamune-sensei's 'rebellious story' movie... decided!"]
The host announced excitedly.
["Great! I can be Homura again!"]
["Hehe, this time Mami finally won't get her head cut off..."]
["Mami is really confused by what you're saying."]
["What the heck, you rotten women, this meme is already overused! I'm going to stand up for Mami!"]
["Don't pretend! As Mami's voice actor, didn't you also send us Mami's classic animated memes! You're the bad one!"]
The other voice actors also made exaggerated expressions and tones in response, instantly creating a lively atmosphere that made many people laugh.
"Wow, it's actually a movie! After the TV series ends, to directly announce a movie, that's a high treatment, Ni-san!"
Sagiri's rising sleepiness was immediately suppressed.
"It's alright, I already knew in advance."
Izumi Chihiro waved his hand and said,
"Compared to this, tomorrow is..."
He changed the subject.
"The time for farewells."
Sagiri's expression gradually sank.
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💯 PS = 2 bonus chapter