Chapter 14

**Chapter 14: Is that really it?** is the fourteenth chapter of *We are Magical Boys*. It is the second chapter of vol. 3.

## Summary

*With Makoto unable to transform it's up to Kaito to capture the recently spotted trio of former-Magical Boys transformed by Beastliness!*

## Synopsis

Pink demands that Red returns Makoto's ability to transform, but he says that he can't. Makoto is not a Magical Boy anymore. Pink angrily charges at him but Red easily dodges and reminds him of their time spent together. It's then the Kaibara families security team is deployed and an alarm begins to go off. Red doesn't feel like bothering with them, but before he goes he informs Pink that he will save the Land of Magic some day- if he ditches Makoto. He will wait until he seems lonely and come back for him.

Pink is frustrated, but seeing that Makoto has retreated he decides to leave him alone for now. He isn't even sure what to say to him, and he feels so overwhelmed that he begins to cry. He heads inside the library to speak with Magiru and Momo-chan to learn that Makoto decided to go to bed. Given what happened he may have to stay home for a while. Momo-chan shows them his laptop, which he used to locate information on the *Girliseal* Red used. It's an old, cursed item from the magic world that reacts to those with weak Girliness. He's surprised Red could even obtain it, given that it's from ancient times, but he picked the right moment to put it on Makoto, whenever that was. For now, Pink is going to have to try to break the curse. Red said it was permanent, but they're convinced that he lied to make Makoto feel worse. Unfortunately, only the one who activated the curse is the one who can remove it; so Kaito is going to have to make Red undo it.

However, Momo-chan asks that he let him contact someone else to handle it. Makoto would be upset if Kaito got hurt on his behalf, and Red can probably travel between the worlds, so this is an easier solution. Pink strongly dislikes this and doesn't want to wait around, especially when he blames himself for what happened considering Red has been after him. It's then they get news of a "*Beastliness sighting*", three boys on the outskirts of town. Pink eagerly offers to get them but Momo-chan believes it isn't necessary since he was only sent for observation, but Pink offers to capture them hoping it would prove he can be trusted to catch Red.

With no other choice they agree to send him out. But not before equipping him with a pouch that has rope inside to help him catch the trio. He leaves and Magiru wonders if he'll be alright. Momo-chan isn't worried though, because while Beastliness may sound frightening its just the way one represents whatever they lack to be Magical Boys. Magiru points out that this nullifies Kaito's desire to show his strength then, but Momo-chan reasons that whether or not he agreed, Kaito would have probably went out on his own anyway. It makes his jobs easier, although he does worry a little over how impatient he is and how it could affect his Girliness overall.

In town, Pink is startled by the quiet atmosphere of town and the Beastly Trio after yelling out to summon them. They insult him for being a Magical Boy and he charges at them with full determination to prove to Momo-chan that he has what it takes. The trio easily overwhelm him with their speed, and after deciding to let only one of them battle with him, Pink angrily aims his wand at them. To his alarm, they easily deflect his beam, causing him to realize how weak he is in comparison to them. The trio pummel Pink and insult him, but regardless he continues to stand up.

Suddenly, they are joined by an irritated Sparkly☆Yellow. Pink recalls that that this part of town borders with Rengoku, where Yellow and Lofty☾Purple live. He catches Yellow up to speed and the younger boy angrily tells them off for hurting his friend. In the process of blasting them with a massive beam he fries Pink in the process and misses them. He feels horrible for his clumsy mistake, but with the trio focusing on him now, he attempts to do it again; but this time his wand is facing them, so he hurts himself and Pink. Realizing that Yellow is a complete scatterbrain causes Pink to realize he might actually be in more danger with him trying to help, and he attempts to convince him that its not necessary anymore.

Yellow refuses to give up though, but he just hurts Pink again when he misses the perplexed beastly trio, who decide that now would be a good time to finish them both off. But they are surprised when Yellow suddenly powers up, causing his uniform to change. He attempts to attack them again, blaming them for Pink getting hurt because they kept dodging his attacks. But this time he appears much more competent and manages to land his attacks, even when they point out he was the one who kept hurting his friend. Yellow refuses to listen, and as he reminds them of how important pride and confidence is to maintaining ones Girliness,

Determined once more, Pink rises and has a laugh realizing how silly he was being. Worrying about everything caused him to lose sight of what was important, and now that he's gotten it back there is no way they stand to defeat him. The beastly trio are shocked by his sudden strength, forcing them to stand together in an attempt to block his powerful beam. It renders them unconscious and Pink expresses relief, thanking Yellow for his help while tying them up. As they fly together, Pink catches Yellow up on what happened to Makoto, and he explains how he has to focus on catching Red. Yellow is convinced that everything will be fine with Kaito there, but he offers to help him out again next time. He takes off as Pink recalls Yellow beating him up earlier, then he expresses remorse towards the Trio. It wasn't right for them to hurt people but he feels bad for them.

With his spirits raised, Pink encourages himself to keep it up and flies towards the library, anticipating Momo-chan's reaction when he sees them. Unknown to him, Magiru, Momo-chan and Makoto were watching the battle from the laptop. Makoto smiles with relief, remarking that the battle was ridiculous but he expected nothing less from Kaito. He asks Momo-chan if there is anything he can try to do for himself, because with Kaito working hard for his sake, he doesn't want to sit around doing nothing. He has to focus on encouraging himself for the sake of staying a Magical Boy.