Chapter 12

**Chapter 12: It's an Invitation to a Party from the Land of Magic!** is the twelfth chapter of *We are Magical Boys*. It is the sixth and final chapter of vol. 2.

## Summary

*Kaito and Makoto are invited to attend the special, upcoming party to reward Magical Boys for working hard. But as he attempts to have a good time Kaito realizes Makoto isn't feeling well.*

## Synopsis

Kaito checks the mailbox when he finds a letter addressed to him. That rarely happens, and he looks to find out there is nothing written on it. He wonders if it could be a prank after going to the Kaibara household to show Makoto, but he assures Kaito that it's an invite to a party from the Land of Magic. He has one too, and he shows Kaito that by holding it near the Transformation Ring, the message becomes visible. It's a party to celebrate the efforts of the Magical Boys held once a year, right after the new year starts.

Kaito is super-excited until he notices Makoto's unusual behavior. He doesn't seem to want to go, so he doesn't think he should either as his friend. Makoto deduces Kaito's thoughts as they begin to eat some cake, assuring Kaito that he wants him to go, because it would be beneficial for him to experience it. It also serves to motivate Magical Boys to keep working hard.

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On the night of the party the boys transform and meet by the river. Kaito was so excited that he showed up very early, he sent the Gemini Mandrake to school today in his place. Makoto doesn't approve of that but he doesn't linger on it. He sprays Kaito and himself with some perfume and instructs Kaito to press his Ring again, and upon doing so their outfits change into party clothes. With that they head through a portal that appears before them, and Kaito opens his eyes to find they have been brought to a large castle. He's surprised to discover there are a lot of Magical Boys, invited from all over the world. Makoto remarks that not everyone comes, there are several more out there.

Kaito excitedly starts enjoying himself until he sees that Makoto looks sickly. This makes him worry but Makoto brushes it off as nothing, and then Kaito recalls that back when they met, Makoto told him that he wasn't good talking to strangers. He believes this is why Makoto didn't want to come and suggests they go home, but Makoto doesn't want to. He came there to speak to the other boys in hopes of learning about "*Red*", the Magical Boy Kaito recently met. Makoto forces Kaito to go enjoy himself but he initially struggles seeing Makoto is so uncomfortable. But seeing as he doesn't have an option, Kaito decides to have some food before he returns to check on him.

He is amazed by the large, delicious assortment set out for them as a pair of boys observe him with curiosity. There are so many things Kaito has never tried before, like macaron, and a pair of boys familiar with the party lead him to the drink display. Kaito is astounded to see how much variety they have and he decides to mix something together, enjoying himself vastly as the boys note he must be new. Kaito turns his attention to a big chocolate cake, but as he observes the cherry on top thinks about Makoto, causing him to panic as he remembers leaving him alone. He rushes back into the main hall to find him conversing with a couple of boys. He seems to be okay but Kaito can tell how much he has to force himself, so he attempts to call out to him, until someone startles him with an excited yell.

He turns to find Purple and Yellow have shown up, and Yellow is very happy to see him. He's been looking since they got there. As they happily play together Purple decides to formally apologize to Makoto for what happened back when they met. Makoto is willing to overlook it, expressing that he knew they weren't evil, and he suggests they be friends. Purple agrees when Kaito attempts to bring up Makoto isn't feeling well. Makoto brushes off his concern again and tells him to hang out with Purple and Yellow, and the brothers bring Kaito to the game room. Everything is set up so that they can play any game they want, old or new, and everyone can play at once so there's no time wasted waiting for a turn. As they play a crowd gathers around them and refers to "*Legendary Purple*", confusing Kaito until Yellow explains that last year a bunch of guys came up to Purple to challenge him while he was in the middle of a game. He completely wrecked them. Kaito is amazed and Purple offers him some tips, which he willingly takes until the joystick reminds him of Makoto again.

Kaito rushes to the even sicker looking Makoto with Purple and Yellow curiously trailing behind. Makoto seems ignorant to his concerns, leading Kaito to tell them that Makoto is obviously sick and should go home, asking them for help to convince him. But the brothers are confused, since he doesn't look sick to them. They ask how he feels and Makoto seems fine, leaving Kaito to begin wondering if he is seeing things. He refuses to take that risk though and grabs his partner, ready to leave until some music catches his attention. Someone thanks everyone for attending the party tonight and reveals that the special event is starting. Makoto suggests they head over but Kaito refuses unwilling to risk his health, until he hears that they invited a guest; a movie star and one of the strongest martial artists who passed away sometime ago. But he was willing to come visit them from the Land of the Dead. Everyone is shocked as a man named Ti En Lung steps out, and Kaito's resolve begins to waver as he thinks about the poster of him back in his bedroom. He's also been practicing and exercising with videos of him; he's a very big fan of his.

Makoto tries to convince him to go check out this special opportunity and Kaito hesitates. He asks some nearby boys for their opinion, but they can't see anything wrong with Makoto either. Kaito decides that it's fine for him to go then, but as he looks at Makoto he gets frightened when he suddenly looks like a completely different person. He rubs his eyes and looks at Makoto again, realizing how much pain he is in by forcing himself and Kaito grabs his hand again. They stayed long enough.

Flying through the evening sky Kaito realizes that Makoto looks much better, and he confides in him regarding what he saw. Makoto doesn't seem surprised as he thinks about what could be hidden deep within himself, he then goes on to reveal that his shyness had nothing to do with it. Parties aren't new to him, they come with the territory of being from an upper class family. When he is around all those other Magical Boys, on the inside there is some "*Beastification*". Kaito asks if this is the Beastliness he heard about, admitting that he thought it would only happen to those who couldn't become magical boys. Makoto assures him this is untrue, he risks it happening if he loses all of his pride and confidence.

He became a Magical Boy without any specific talent for it unlike others, he is prideful of his appearance but he isn't that strong, nor does he fly all that quick. His beam is average, and he doesn't have any special abilities either. He isn't imposing at all. So when he's with the others he feels inferior to them. It doesn't happen very often so he doesn't think about it much.

Kaito is surprised to realize that even Makoto shares the same feelings that he has at times. He goes on to ask Makoto if he ate or did anything fun at the party, then he complains that it was a waste to go. So over the course of this next year, he's going to be by his side the whole time. He knows he will probably make mistakes, and he'll need his help too, and soon those worthless feelings he has will disappear. So they should just have fun together, and he's going to be counting on Makoto to teach him everything he knows.

Suddenly, Makoto gets an idea. Since they left the party early, they should have a new one at his place, and they can invite the other guys too. Kaito excitedly agrees and asks about the tasty foods they will have. Just then, the boys are surprised by a cry for help, and they rush into town. In the alleyway, they find a strange rabbit surrounded by cats. Kaito is caught off-guard realizing it can speak, until Makoto reveals it is someone from the Land of Magic.