Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. (株式会社マジルミエ)

I love me some big prey...

Big extermination means big money!

Y'know?

Hey, can you speed up?

We need some distance...

or it'll eat us!

We're doing our best! Hurry and finish it off, Magical Girl!

Come on, I said sorry. That thing ate my BROOM.

You'll get an apology from my company later.

Never mind that. Just finish up, please!

This is a good range!

Deploy Short-Range Magic Template 5!

Apply simplex. Output : 150.

B5 to AH-208.

Eat this, sucker!

Execute function!

Compression... Format : Wit!

All good. Mission complete.

Piece of cake.

Magical Girls.

Strong, cool, and agile...

Everyone wants to be one. They're well-paid and popular.

It's a respectable line of work.

Their main duties involve a particular natural phenomenon.

They exterminate creatures called "Kaii."

An increase in Kaii over the years sparked a Magical Girl industry boom.

Ranging in size from large to small, over 500 Magical Girl companies now exist.

Koshigaya, no more motorcycles.

But my BROOM got eaten!

Still, you can't get civilians involved.

And the sweets I buy as apology gifts aren't cheap.

By the way, this new magic device is super hard to use!

I wanna kick the developers' butts!

Stop that. You're a Magical Girl...

Come on!

But I admit, we've been working you too hard.

So, after talking with the president, we decided to recruit a new grad.

He watched your last extermination and felt bad for overworking you.

The boss said that?

You know how he is. Magical Girls are his top priority.

Finally hiring a new girl, huh?

What kind of girl would you prefer?

Good question.

Someone with guts, I guess.

The guts to work at a little start-up like ours.

WELCOME TO MAGILUMIERE

My name is Kana Sakuragi. Pleased to meet you.

-Please take a seat. -Thank you.

Tell us about yourself.

Well, as for my strengths... I'm a hard worker.

I always do research and plan carefully in advance,

so I'm prepared for any situation.

As you know, we work in the entertainment industry.

Of course.

So, how can you apply those strengths to this job?

Well...

Oh, I know the company has plans for amusement parks in India.

The amusement industry has been booming in India in the 21st century,

but, looking at costs, it doesn't make money beyond ticket sales.

We also have to take religion into consideration.

I could research those areas thoroughly.

Um...

Well, Ms. Sakuragi.

I'm pleased that you did your research,

but could you tell us something in your own words, perhaps?

That's all for today. Thank you for coming.

We'll contact you later about our decision.

Another flop. That was the 15th company I tried...

Ouch...

I researched the company and everything.

But it didn't even help.

That new grad was something else.

Really, amusement parks? Where'd she find fake news like that?

Well, actually, the president may have mentioned it.

Really? That's news to me.

He let it slip in an Indian newspaper interview the other day.

She must have translated it from Hindi to read it.

Wow, these job seekers really go the extra mile.

To the point of insanity, honestly.

A tall mocha chip creme with soy milk.

Short caramel iced macchiato with chocolate sauce.

I have time before the next interview. I'll soothe myself with something sweet.

You don't remember the last three orders?

Sorry...

I... I got confused.

Well, now we have to ask for their orders again.

Excuse me. The last three orders, right?

I'm pretty sure...

First was a tall mocha chip creme, with soy milk.

Next was a short caramel iced macchiato with chocolate sauce.

And finally, a short iced banana creme with caramel sauce.

She got mine right.

Mine too.

THANK YOU!

I like helping people, but how do I demonstrate that?

I can't just sit and worry.

I'm not a student anymore. I have to grow up.

Next is a finance company. I should review my notes.

Maybe I shouldn't say I'm a hard worker...

But I can't change things randomly.

Is the heat on in the interview room?

No, not yet. Why is it always so cold in there, anyway?

Well, the company has tons of rooms. Maybe they're not well-maintained.

-How so? -Not checking Kaii levels, for example.

We're supposed to do inspections every year, but it's expensive.

Apparently, they skip checking rooms we rarely use.

Huh? That doesn't sound good!

What if one appears?

Nah, that's pretty unlikely.

But if one did show up... we'd be in a pickle.

It's freezing in here! Did you put on the AC by mistake?

No, not that I know of.

Well, the room does face north... Let's crank up the heat and go get coffee.

Sure.

INTERVIEW ROOM

It's cold!

It's even colder than outside.

There's frost on the desk!

Next applicant. Tell me why you applied here.

Y... Yes.

Even if I get the job, this cold will make me quit.

Kaii!

What...

Oh no... I'll have to do damage control after this.

What are you doing? Call for a Magical Girl, now!

Yes, sir.

But... uh... Which company should I call?

Anywhere that's quick, cheap, and won't make a scene!

Hey, Kaede.

Yes?

Shouldn't you be out making sales?

While the president's out, I need to be here to handle requests.

Whatcha building there?

A business card tower.

You have too much time on your hands... Should I cast Anchored Magic on it?

That defeats the purpose.

Thank you for calling Magilumiere Magical Girls.

Hello?!

Your... your website said you'd come straight away!

Please come exterminate this thing now!

No problem. A Magical Girl will be there soon!

-I'll transform. -Koshigaya!

-Send over the details! -Take the old BROOM.

Got it!

MAGICAL GIRL HITOMI KOSHIGAYA

System log-in. Activate Code C!

In an ephemeral world of many trades...

this is the thorny path I chose for myself.

The company to which I pledged sole allegiance!