Chapter 3: The Hideout

MIRACLE GIRL KAKERU

THE HIDEOUT

CHAPTER 3 OF THE MANGA

One recent day at school, Sho is at his desk, with another student, Hayato Suzuki, leaning on the desk across the aisle. Hayato remarks to Sho that their appearance has become rather cute and attractive lately. Wonder why ? Sho responds, asking what are you talking about ? Are you crazy or something ? Hayato says not to get mad or anything, we're friends and all, but....

Later, after school has ended for the day, Sho is outside walking home. He recalls what was said to him, about looking all the more cute and attractive these days. How can that be ? I am a boy ! How can a boy look 'cute' ? He then hears his name called. Looking around, he sees Rin, in her high school uniform. In his defense, he states that he has not tried to transform at school yet, since it would be bad if his secret identity was exposed. Rin understandably states that she would not expect him to go that far. Rin asks about his progress. Sho states that he has been securing himself in his bedroom, and been somewhat regular in transforming. But other than that, since no monsters have appeared, he has no way of knowing if his abilities have increased. Rin remarks that she and the other girls will take care of any monsters while you are learning and gaining the necessary skills. Sho asks if we will have training today ? Nope, not today. Instead, I will bring you to our Hideout, and introduce you to the other Miracle Girls.

After walking for some time, the two come upon the Hideout. Rin explains that the girls gather here on a regular schedule to report the latest information to one another. Sho seems to have been expecting a castle or something big, so he is somewhat disappointed to see only a pre-fab structure, about the size of a three-car garage. Rather plain and ordinary. Sho expresses his blunt, objective opinion; Rin replies that the structure at least has an impenetrable power barrier around it.

Meanwhile, inside, two girls are sitting on the long couch. One is tickling the other's midsection, saying that she will make her laugh today, even if it kills her. However, failing the tickle challenge, that one girl asks the mascot, Umi-Neko (unwanted nickname of Nekoshin-sama) if the Girl of the North has been selected ? In fact, they should be here any moment. And here we are, says Rin as she opens the door and comes inside. Is it true that a new girl is joining us ? Yes, come in Sho !

**"A BOY ?"** ***A MIDDLE SCHOOLER BOY ???"***

Sho respectfully answers, "I'm Sho, first year middle school, 13 years old." With consternation, Sho sees that the other girls are all high school girls, older than himself. What should I do ? The dark haired girl exclaims that he is so, so cute. The cream-colored haired girl questions if boys can ever become a Miracle Girl ? Umi-Neko says that this boy can transform. What about that ? Both girls come up to Sho and one girl places her hand on the zipper at the front of Sho's pants. Are you really not a girl ? Are you actually a boy ? Taking her hand away, one girl proclaims, "A boy!" Doing the same with her hand, the other girl also proclaims, "A boy!" *"What do you think you are doing ?",* screams Sho.

Rin then asks the two girls to introduce themselves. The dark haired girl gestures to the cream-colored hair girl---

"This is the girl who lost her smile, Chisa Nejiyou, 16, Girl of the East, first year high school, and the girl who is paranoid about her flat chest; a real, living teenage Loli."

Chisa now turns to introducing the black haired girl---

"This is the dumbest and most annoying girl in the world, Baka-sama (lit. Queen of Stupidity), Wakana Mukaiyachi, 15, Girl of the South, first year high school, and total, certified idiot."

Sho thinks to himself, "Are these 'cornballs' really Miracle Girls ?" Chisa sits down in an easy chair, and questions if this boy can really transform ? Rin tells Sho, "Do your stuff !" Sho yells out the Access Codes, ending with 'melted butter'. This triggers the Henshin, and when the energy dissipates, there stands Kakeru in her battle maiden costume. "OMG...WTF...'he' really can transform, just like a girl...!!!", proclaims Wakana. Rin bluntly states that you two saw it, 'he' turns into a girl after transforming, a full-fledged real, actual girl ! Wakana comes up to Kakeru, and once again presses her hand to the front of Kakeru's mini-skirt. Yup, no bulge, a *real girl !* Kakeru lets out a yelp. Rin wacks Wakana on the head, and tells her to 'cut it out' ! Kakeru just stands there, with a look of quiet humiliation on her face, and with her hands covering the front of her mini-skirt. What is wrong, questions Rin ? " I have to use the toilet.", Kakeru states so matter-of-factly. Gesturing, Rin says that the girl's room is right over there ! Kakeru looks toward the door to the room, then flashes an apprehensive look back to Rin. What's wrong ? "How do girls use the toilet ?", a very embarrassed Kakeru mumbles.

Rin leads Kakeru over to the door, opens it, and ushers her in. Rin says to sit and relax, the rest should just happen by itself. As Rin closes the door, she says that she will be here behind the closed door if need be. So far, so good, thinks Kakeru. It takes a while to get calmed down, but Kakeru eventually 'does it'! However, she calls for Rin, and when Rin comes in, tells her that she is all wet underneath, and it feels horrible. Always the prankster, Wakana reaches in and presses the 'rinse button' on the control panel next to the toilet. Kakeru screeches like a dying animal, as cold water hits her. Wakana takes Kakeru's hand into hers, and when done, pats Kakeru on her head with her other hand. "You did well !" Now just dry off with toilet paper, and you are done ! Back in the main room, Chisa remarks to Umi-Neko, "This girl stuff is so amazing, isn't it ?" Wakana turns and looks Kakeru directly in the face, as Kakeru is still sitting. She utters in a regal and stately voice, "From now on, we girls will show you what it is like being a girl, and how you can do the very same !" Kakeru's face goes blank and expressionless.

With everyone back in the front room, Rin suddenly goes very quiet, and holds perfectly still. Her face contorts. What's wrong ? Rin then announces that she has just sensed that a monster is nearby. Kakeru asks how did you know ? Wakana answers, revealing that you need to develop the right amount of sensory perception to track the movements of the monsters. Rin adds her assessment, "This will be a great chance to see how Kakeru has progressed in her training !" Rin then turns to look at Kakeru, as she proclaims, **"Kakeru ! Go out and battle that monster !"**

(End Chapter 3)

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## Omake (Extra)

This character guide was placed at the end of Chapter 3 in the manga