Chapter 13

**Chapter 13: It'll Be Okay! We'll Be Fine As Long As We're Together!** is the thirteenth chapter of *We are Magical Boys*. It is the first chapter of vol. 3.

## Summary

*The boys meet Momo-chan, a strange rabbit from the Land of Magic sent to help them while learning more about "Beastliness". In the process, Makoto loses his ability to become Blue, and an old friend of Kaito's may have something to do with it.*

## Synopsis

The boys bring the small rabbit-like creature back to Makoto's place for some tea and he introduces himself as *Momo-chan*, one of the castle workers from the *Kingdom of Tokimekia* in the Land of Magic. Momo-chan was sent to support them; besides providing them with magical power, he can restore anything that gets destroyed in the aftermath of their battles. Momo-chan was also sent regarding "*Beastliness*", there has been an increase of attacks to other Magical Boys lately. He warns them to be careful but Kaito is confident he will be fine. All they have to do is look for someone with horns, but Makoto points out that it won't be easy. These people would most-likely hide them, and like "*Red*", there are people who will try to act friendly to people who let their guards down.

The boys leave the library, where Momo-chan plans on staying for now. Makoto tells Kaito that he can fly home, he will deactivate the security system for him, but he realizes Kaito has become distracted with his thoughts. He assures him that as long as they're together they will be fine. Kaito perks up and they say farewell before parting ways. Makoto begins to observe the evening sky and smiles. He feels better when he's with Kaito- not that he plans on telling him that.

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The next day the boys meet up by the river, but for some reason Makoto's Transformation Ring isn't working. It turns him into a school girl and a nurse, which is very unusual. Kaito asks if something happened but Makoto can't think of anything, other than getting frustrated with his girl classmates recently. He tries again, this time wearing a kimono.

Unable to determine what happened, they decide to just send Kaito out today. But it happens again the next day, and besides what happened in music class he really can't understand what the problem is. Kaito heads out again and tells him to relax for now, and they try for another two days, until the Ring quits reacting entirely.

Momo-chan doesn't have any answers when the boys approach him for help. In most cases it has to do with the users heart, but if it really happened for no particular reason then it might fix itself. With no other choice, Makoto asks Kaito to handle patrol while he tries to fix it, and he takes off with Kaito expressing concern. Magiru asks that Kaito leave him alone for the time being. She understands that he wants to help him, but this is for the best. Its his heart so he has to fix it, and if Kaito interferes too much then hatred may begin to form. Kaito agrees, even knowing that it will be really hard to give Makoto space. But as he flies home he begins to grow anxious.

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Meanwhile, in the town of *Shishikiri* are a pair of Magical Boys defending some girls from a group of thugs. After, *Steady Cobalt* and *Squeaky Grey* are surprised to find Thrilling♡Pink, and he explains that he's been searching for different Magical Boys to have conversation with. They agree to hear him out and the trio have a seat. Neither boy is surprised by Pink's concern over Blue, mentioning how unstable Girliness can be. After their chat, Pink decides to gather more opinions, but everyone seems to say the same thing: *it's a weakness in the heart*. If he pushes Makoto it could end up hurting him.

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The following day Kaito sadly makes his way to school. His mind is preoccupied by Makoto, and he doesn't like knowing he can't do anything to help him. He doesn't want to give up though, and he suddenly remembers that he forgot to ask Lofty☾Purple and Sparkly☆Yellow when he was out. He considers going to visit them later, unknowingly walking by Makoto.

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Makoto is surprised to see Kaito at his place after school, with a large bag filled with sports equipment. While he appreciates his efforts, he tells him to go home because he isn't good at ball sports. Kaito is disappointed and Makoto reconsiders, taking him to the backyard. They play baseball and catch, soccer and tennis, then they take a break. Kaito suggests that they do some things Makoto is good at now and they head inside to play chess, then he plays some violin for Kaito -who is reduced to tears- and they call it a day. Makoto thanks him for trying to cheer him up, and Kaito expresses that this was his original plan. But he wasn't trying to do that now, he didn't want to seem like he was trying too hard, recalling what the others told him. But he came by to see Makoto like usual, no more no less.

Makoto alarms Kaito after telling him that he lost motivation to be a Magical Boy after playing so much. But whether or not he wants to be one, as long as he can be with Kaito then he has fun. Becoming his friend made him feel anxious. Kaito is flustered, until he recalls that Makoto became Blue by risking his life, so he has to hurry and return to normal. Makoto assures him that he will in due time and they prepare to part ways by the entrance gate.

Kaito asks if he tried his Transformation Ring lately and Makoto gives it a shot, but to their surprise Red appears. He came to visit them. Kaito tells him to get lost but Red ignores him in favor of grabbing Makoto, forcing his hand to press the Ring. Nothing happens and Red informs them that he used an item from the Land of Magic, a "*Girliseal*".

Kaito is shocked realizing Red sabotaged Makoto because he wouldn't partner up with him. Makoto expresses grief and Red expresses that he has no reason to reject him now that Makoto can no longer become a Magical Boy. But he knows Kaito isn't ready yet, so he'll wait. A furious Kaito transforms and attacks Red, but he easily deflects him, finding his futile attempt amusing. Pink rejects Red, refusing to consider him a suitable partner. He won't let him get away with this either.