Chapter 12:

Show me what you got!

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School's over and Mina dashes out of the huge school building, racing down one flight of stairs after the other.

Mina(thought): At last, I somehow survived school today! Off to the church!

However, after a minute and a half, she frantically gasps for air as if she had run a marathon, stumbling right and left in exhaustion as she does. Mina stops, panting heavily.

Mina(thought): Man, my pathetic endurance really sucks. ...Should I find a secluded alley and fly there as Remedy? N-n-n-no, defy the temptation! Walk there like a normal person!

Mina resumes walking, distancing herself from school and advancing to the urban parts of town now. Pavement, larger buildings and barely greenery around - everything screams 'concrete jungle' around here.

However, after about five more minutes of walking, Mina's surroundings give way for visibly more plants, trees, bushes and flowers alike.

The gravel path that took over the previous pavement makes it considerably look more like a park, the benches neatly placed near the greenery enhance that impression.

And some more minutes later, Mina's home is finally in sight. A nice, not too little house with two floors and completely made of wood.

Flowers are decorating each window and a small driveway is in front, surrounded by a cute fence that also was made of wood.

To the right, with clear distance to her house, a little forest stretches out beside it. Mina gives it a short glance.

Mina(thought): ...Not today. I won't risk burning the forest again.

Her eyes move to the left of her home where the huge hill stands, with the stone church atop it, almost like a crown.

Mina(thought): Oh God, now I have to climb this monster hill again. ...A quick trip to the forest can't hurt, right? I'm a pro in flying by now and it's only a few meters as the crow flies. Heheh!

*That girl changed her mind and threw her principles overboard within approximately four seconds to make life more comfortable for herself by using cheat powers!*

Mina dashes to the forest. Inside, she quickly looks around to make sure she's alone.

Mina(thought): Here goes... mint chocolate!

Then, her eyes sparkle in mint and her whole appearance switches to Cute Remedy in the turning ring of bubbles, grinning in a cheeky way now.

Mina(CR): Much better! Off I go!

The wings appear on her back, rocketing her into the air. Mina stops roughly at the same altitude as the top of the church, then flits directly above it to land right in front of the backdoor.

As she steps back on the floor, her wings vanish first, then Mina reverts back to herself.

Mina(thought): ♪ Put me up, put me down, put my feet back on the ground
                              Put me up, feel my heart and make me happy ♪ ...This is still a banger!

*For real! Coco Jambo from Mr President is a classic!*

The girl opens the door, swiftly entering the church's office.

Mina(thought): Haaa, that was so much easier compared to walking. A breeze!

Mina carefully closes the door behind her and peeks into the empty sanctuary next door.

Then she checks the changing room behind the other door, flashes a very faint grin and enters.

Mina(thought): Alright, no one's here! Then I'm safe to do whatever I like!

Without losing any time, she positions herself in front of the mirror.

Mina(thought): This place is just perfect for thinking about what kind of heroine I want to become. I'll simply test my ideas and see if I like it or not! I'll start off with my appearance! My dear onigiri, I beg thee, change me into Remedy!

Mina transforms back into Cute Remedy as she smiles, eyeing herself up in the mirror thoroughly.

Mina(thought): Okay, I guess the approach I want to take here is pretty obvious.

The girl leans slightly forward, forms a heart with her fingers and winks at the mirror.

Mina(CR): I'm cute, bubbly and at your service! Ehehe! ❤️

*How can someone speak out a heart, you ask? Don't ask me, ask Lira! Mina inherited this ability from her, after all!*

Mina(CR): Wow, super adorable! Just like I wanted it to be! Seems like I'm somehow a natural at this, I don't really have to rehearse that. And I just happened to come up with a catchphrase now! I think I'm actually already done setting up my magical girl appearance. Now that was fast.

Straightening up again, Mina now twists her face in anger, this time shifting directly into dp in a ring of flames.

Once again, she inspects herself in the mirror with a questioning look as she grabs her chin.

Mina(thought): I just remembered that I didn't test for any other powers in this form yet. Since I'm a boy, I should finally be super strong, right?

*Biased. Absolutely Biased.*

Mina throws a punch at the wardrobe right next to the mirror, then quickly draws back her fist in pain.

Mina(thought): OUCH! Not even this form is strong?! Aw, come on!

Even more miffed now, Mina rubs her hurting fist for a bit. After that, she looks straight into the mirror again.

Mina(thought): I guess I should try to get used to the voice...
Mina(dp): Uhm... test, test... man, is that weird.

*Might be because you say weird things, girl!*

Mina(dp): Let's see, erm... I'm Mina- I mean Cu- I mean Daring Phantom! ...I hope I don't ever confuse them when it matters...

Lost in thought, she keeps staring at the orange-haired boy in the mirror. Suddenly, Mina returns to the same cute pose she did just moments before.

Mina(dp): I'm cute, bubbly and at your service! Ehehe! ❤️

Short silence follows.

Mina(dp): ...Pfft...

Suddenly Mina flashes to her CR persona, willingly lying down on her belly as she breaks out into laughter.

Mina(CR): AHAHAHAHA! Oh God, I can't! This is hysterical! That doesn't fit at all! No wonder boys don't talk this way!

Laughing her ass off, she repeatedly pounds the floor with her fist. After a while, she rubs her teary eyes, then takes a deep breath to calm down again. Mina gets up and smirks into the mirror.

Mina(thought): Heck yeah! I'm so gonna have the time of my life now!

Clearly enjoying herself, she tries one pose after another in front of her own reflection.

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Later that day at home, Lira walks up to her husband Lars, totally excited.

Mom: Lars, guess what? Mina just told me she got her first period today!
Dad: Really? Wait up, is it OK to tell me?!
Mom: I guess so? You're her dad, so why not? Wow, where has the time gone? She grew up so fast. Hypothetically speaking, she could have children from now on.
Dad: She's way too young for that! I sure do hope you didn't give her any weird ideas.
Mom: I didn't, and it's not that, just imagine. Someday, if she has children, how are we supposed to handle it? Kids are already cute by default and Mina is the dream of adorableness come true. How are human beings supposed to bear with her children, at this level of cuteness?
Dad(shocked): ...You're right! I didn't even think about that! People might just die at first sight because of them!

*Mina's parents are total simps for her. They really got caught up in the topic.*  

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