Esper X Family – Chapter 15 – Wow, a Loli Mama!

“Is that it? I thought…”

Mo Qiuli let out a sigh as her body relaxed.

She had recently watched a magical girl anime with a very bizarre plot, and she found herself unconsciously influenced by it.

“Thought what?”

Ye Yao eyed Mo Qiuli suspiciously.

She had a feeling that Mo Qiuli was thinking about something inappropriate.

“N-nothing! Did you want to see my transformation? No problem, I’ll satisfy your curiosity.”

Mo Qiuli blushed and shook her head, quickly changing the subject to prevent Ye Yao from delving deeper.

If Ye Yao labeled her as someone with impure thoughts, their friendship might be over.

Ye Yao ran to the balcony door to draw the curtains, then took short strides to the light switch and turned it on.

“I’m ready.”

“Ah, okay, please don’t stare so intently……”

Mo Qiuli felt a bit shy under Ye Yao’s intense gaze.

In her normal mode, she had absolutely no confidence.

After calming herself down, Mo Qiuli finally regained her composure.

“My ability is called【Mercury’s Gift】, and it’s an ability with high plasticity.”

Ye Yao tilted her head when she heard the new term.

“What does ‘plasticity’ mean?”

“Hmm…… It basically means that the power of the ability can be shaped according to my will, allowing it to take on any form I desire.”

Mo Qiuli explained it in simple terms.

“That abstract?”

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Ye Yao thought about her own ability, unsure of its plasticity.

“So, what have you turned it into?”

“Well, it’s activated in the form of a transformation, similar to a magical girl’s transformation.”

“Then what are we waiting for? Actions speak louder than words.”

“Ugh, fine.” Mo Qiuli pouted.

As she took a deep breath.

A watery blue light emerged from her chest.

It was a spherical object, its surface painted with irregular colors.

Ye Yao could sense an extraordinary aura from it, quickly concluding that this was no ordinary ability.

Then.

Mo Qiuli’s body was enveloped in a dazzling light, and her clothes seemed to vanish in an instant ¹ .

Ye Yao widened her eyes, but even though the light stung, she couldn’t see anything beneath it.

She saw nothing!

The transformation lasted only a few seconds.

Mo Qiuli’s appearance had completely changed.

The thick black glasses she usually wore were gone.

Her long black hair had turned into a cascade of blue silk, and she was now dressed in a gorgeous outfit with a cute bow adorning her chest ² Sailor Mercury’s transformation scene. .

Her demeanor had also undergone a complete 180-degree shift.

Mo Qiuli opened her starry eyes and flashed a confident, adorable smile.

“Magical Girl—Mercury! Taking the stage!”

“ Pachi pachi pachi ³ Clap sound effect in Japanese. I decided to keep it because why not. ~ ”

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Ye Yao clapped her hands, adding a sense of ceremony to the magical girl’s appearance.

Mo Qiuli was no longer shy.

Compared to her usual self, who resembled a slug in a dark corner, she was now a completely different person.

She exuded confidence and radiated a sunny cheerfulness.

“Oh my~ Lady Mercury~”

Ye Yao continued to provide emotional support, nearly turning Mo Qiuli into mush.

“Yes, yes~ You should call me Mercury, but there’s no need for the ‘Lady’. I’m a magical girl, a friendly hero of justice. Calling me ‘Lady’ feels too distant.”

Mo Qiuli corrected Ye Yao’s wording very seriously, clearly caring about such details.

“Oh, my~ Loli Mercury!”

“What the heck is ‘Loli Mercury’?! That’s not dignified at all!”

“Huh? It’s such a cute nickname. It’s clearly a term of endearment from a fan.”

“I-Is that so?” Mo Qiuli sounded uncertain.

“Mhm.”

“Alright then, but you can only call me that in private.” Mo Qiuli accepted the nickname.

After all, Ye Yao had declared herself a fan.

What else could she say?

She might as well go along with it.

Who asked her to be a friendly magical girl?

Ye Yao circled around Mo Qiuli, occasionally pinching her dress to examine the details, her face filled with curiosity.

“Wow~ Wow~ Wow~”

Mo Qiuli didn’t mind at all, allowing herself to be observed.

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She was at her cutest in this state.

She had no fear of showing herself and was brimming with confidence.

After observing for a while, Ye Yao nodded in approval.

“Hmm, you really do look like a magical girl. Incredible.”

“What abilities do you have in this form?”

“The most iconic ones are flight and Mercury Beam, but I can sense there are still abilities I haven’t unlocked yet. Probably because I’m not strong enough.”

With a gentle wave of her magic wand, Mo Qiuli’s body defied gravity and floated into the air.

Flight was a staple skill for magical girls.

Ye Yao fully approved.

As for ‘Mercury Beam’, Ye Yao had seen it the previous night.

It had shattered several darkness tentacles, and its power seemed significant, comparable to a small-caliber artillery shell.

Her methods were quite simple.

But considering that Mo Qiuli’s mental strength had just reached C-rank, it wasn’t surprising.

“Hmm~ But you’re still missing something to be a true magical girl.”

“Eh? What?”

As someone who idolized magical girls, Mo Qiuli couldn’t tolerate being anything less than authentic.

“You’re missing a mascot like ‘Kyubey’.”

“ Ah ……”

Mo Qiuli remained silent, simply waving her magic wand.

A basketball-sized glowing sphere appeared out of thin air.

It floated quietly in the air.

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“Does this count? Aside from not being able to speak nor having consciousness, it should qualify as a mascot, right?”

“You can do that!?”

Ye Yao stared at the ‘Mercury’ that looked like a miniature planet, utterly stunned and conceding defeat.

She was increasingly convinced that this ability was far from ordinary.

“It barely counts… Alright, I now recognize you as a true magical girl!”

Ye Yao spoke seriously, placing her hand on Mo Qiuli’s shoulder.

“I, Ye Yao, will firmly uphold your legitimacy! If anyone says that you’re not a magical girl, I’ll fight them!”

Mo Qiuli’s eyes trembled slightly, feeling immensely satisfied.

“I’m so touched… Thank you, Ye Yao. You’re the first person who’s supported me so strongly after knowing the truth.”

The adults around her thought that she was childish and a hassle.

Either that, or they advised her to give up on her fantasies.

Only Ye Yao had stood by her so firmly.

Mo Qiuli couldn’t help but hug Ye Yao’s petite body, feeling better than ever.

“I’ve decided, from today on, you’re a member of the【Magical Girl Alliance】. No matter what we do in the future, I’ll come to discuss it with you!”

Ye Yao enjoyed Mo Qiuli’s soft, fragrant embrace, tilting her head at the words.

Is there such a setting?

Whatever.

It sounds quite interesting, as long as I can continue to slack off.

But the next moment, a voice jolted Ye Yao to attention.

【Target character detected. Mo Qiuli invites you to join her ‘Family’ and become her family member. Take action with her to deepen your bond. Reward: 5 attribute points.】

Wow, a loli mama!