Chapter 19: Irina, Soon to be Transformed into a Female Demon
Sumu finally got her first job as a Magical Girl. At Tang Nai’s suggestion, she became the new online public relations officer for the Magical Girl Association.
Her new post quickly caused a stir online.
The comments section almost instantly began to debate fiercely, with hundreds of comments refreshing every minute.
“Guys, I’m a bit confused, these two girls in the photo are pretty, but it’s obvious they were edited—look at how warped the reference line is. Why are so many people paying attention?”
“Dude, take a closer look at the ID!”
After a moment of silence.
“Whoa, Genius Girl Irina! I get why this was pushed to me, the guy is crossplaying again.”
“Dude, haven’t you been online for a while? Didn’t you notice the announcement in the forum a few days ago? You should take advantage of this hot topic. I won’t say more, keeping you in suspense.”
After a few more minutes.
“Whoa… I don’t even know how to describe it. I—I can’t believe this girl can’t really be her! I’ve often sent her hate messages before, am I not just asking for trouble now?”
“It’s fine, dude, you can still hate on her now, prprprpr…”
Before the message could even load completely, it was swiftly deleted, and the user was given a one-day ban.
Sumu was blushing as she scrolled through the comments. Those who had previously poured hate onto her were now turning into loyal fans of Magical Girl Irina.
She couldn’t imagine what would happen if this group truly became her followers; where would everything go from here?
It wouldn’t wake some kind of abstract ability akin to a face-changing skill, would it…
According to Tang Nai, a Magical Girl’s abilities and image are influenced to some extent by how others view them.
L showed a strong and decisive image, so she possessed a tremendously bold power, making her a typical example.
Miti amplified her pyromancy ability through repeated fights, thereby augmenting her capacity in that regard—essentially, the principle is the same.
And what about Sumu?
As the Genius Girl Irina, her numerous glorious deeds had made her a well-known figure.
Because she could easily anger complete strangers online, she had gained the ability to enhance her language, but now her image had a stark contrast.
Once she wrote fanfiction that added countless alluring elements to the virtuous image of other Magical Girls, and even after being deleted, the impact remained profound, secretly passing around in major chat groups.
At that time, the hierarchy in everyone’s minds was probably: “Author Irina > Villainous Witch > Various Magical Girls.”
But now, it was different; this pink-haired cute girl was Irina, and she had been arrested and reformed by the Magical Girls.
The food chain had flipped upside down; Irina had become fish food, vulnerable for others to trample on!
From the expressions of the two in the photo, one could probably deduce their relationship.
The captured girl, like a pink Shushu caught in a trap, was struggling to break free while trying to hide her face—adorable yet making one want to trample her.
The other person was all smiles, with a glimmer of delight in her eyes, appearing smaller than the pink-haired girl, yet the latter could make no move to resist—this dynamic inevitably stirred the imagination.
Coupled with the terrible title of the post, netizens were practically ready to conclude this incident with certainty.
It had only been a day since her arrest; look how she had been “educated” already!
Irina was indeed just fish, unable to stand against a girl even smaller than herself, let alone someone as strong as L.
Once a foul-mouthed, annoying fish girl, she was now thoroughly trampled, shivering—it was a storyline that would typically be labeled “Female Demon.”
Sumu enjoyed similar tropes but not when it came to being the main character.
At that rate, her image in people’s minds would likely develop around themes of fishiness, cowardice, and false bravado.
It was already too late to delete the post to salvage her reputation; that would only make her seem guilty. The only option now was—
To find someone she could trample on and stabilize her image.
And tomorrow, that suitable target would appear.
Sumu closed her handheld game console, caressed her chest, let out a breath, and then realized some even more shocking realities.
The changes in her body were even faster than she had imagined; though not obvious, she could clearly feel her size had decreased a bit.
For her, that could be seen as good news, but the underlying implication was obviously dire.
Even as she transformed into a girl, she had to be a male among females, a predator among females!
Becoming a Female Demon Magical Girl was something she absolutely did not want!
The next morning, the warm sunlight from sunflowers hit Sumu’s face, making the air she inhaled feel scorching.
Sumu jolted to sit up in bed, tense with anxiety as she probed the contours of her body.
Unfortunately, it seemed she was still shrinking, and her hands appeared smaller too.
She extended her arms, and sure enough, her once flabby fingers were now more delicate than before.
Standing tall, her head now only reached the brow of her former self, increasing her unease.
She could only hope today would bring a turn of fate.
“Hey, good morning, Sumu. Why do you feel shorter? You’re not…”
Tang Nai, while poking at a plate of tiramisu cake with a fork, noticed Sumu appearing around the corner and immediately called out.
“It’s all your fault.”
Sumu unceremoniously sat across from her, picking up a fork to jab at Tang Nai’s tiramisu, which was probably her only way to vent her frustrations.
However, unfortunately, Tang Nai reacted faster than she imagined, laughing lightly as she intercepted the fork mid-air.
“Too naive, Sumu. Your hand speed is still far from adequate.”
“If my hand hadn’t also shrunk…”
Before she could finish, Lin Jie had already brought a matching portion prepared for her, making Sumu’s eyes light up, and her complaints vanished.
“Are we going out today? Don’t you need to dress up this time?”
Tang Nai assessed Sumu’s outfit, raising an eyebrow slightly as Sumu vaguely nodded in response.
“Yes, I don’t need to today.”
Now, Sumu looked quite fresh, wearing a short-sleeved shirt suitable for the season.
Last night, she had washed up anxiously, but since she hadn’t prepared herself psychologically, she kept her eyes closed throughout, leaving no clear memory.
If she were to go out wrapped up like that again, she would surely faint from the heat.
Tang Nai tilted her head slightly, adjusting her view, looking inside the collar of Sumu’s shirt, and upon seeing this, she let out a disappointed sigh.
This girl was still wrapped in a towel.
Shouldn’t she take her to pick out some appropriate clothes?
Meanwhile, the black-haired girl just stepping out of the medical school was nervously heading toward the designated location.
Her complexion seemed pale, and her steps were soft, as if she were suffering from low blood sugar, giving her an increasingly delicate aura.
Thinking about a future filled with darkness, Lu Shan felt the breeze become even sharper, almost knocking her over.
If her account got banned, she would definitely starve to death…
