Chapter 2

**Chapter 2: It Isn't Warped!! I'm Not Lying!!** is the second chapter of vol. 1 of *We are Magical Boys*.

## Summary

*Kaito has trouble accepting his new magical boy form and loses his ability to transform properly, forcing him to confront his newfound feelings head on.*

## Synopsis

Flying through Yamikumo, Thrilling♡Pink searches for someone in need of help. Rowdy◇Blue states that having things peaceful like this is for the best, and they begin discussing somewhere they can go for a snack when they realize a crowd has gathered to record them and take pictures. Blue poses while stating that it can't be helped, things like them naturally make people curious, especially when they are cute. Pink finds it hard not to get embarrassed though, and he angrily yells at the crowd.

The boys purchase ice cream from the convenience store and Blue informs Pink that he has to get used to this. Pink says it isn't easy, because as a boy he can't deal with dressing in a sparkly, frilly dress. It's just natural for him to be embarrassed. Blue's lukewarm response frustrates him, and he goes on to say that he likes their outfits. Besides, Pink must like it to some extent, because he's still helping him even though he wanted to quit. He can understand why Pink is so confused though, because of his brand new feelings that he doesn't know how to handle. Pink remains in denial, saying that that he only kept with it to be a hero who could protect the town. He is flustered as Blue gets closer to him, and he warns Pink that if he keeps lying about his feelings, he risks his girliness warping. The uniform acts as a mirror that reflects the heart of the wearer, and if he conceals his true feelings it will lead to his downfall. Honesty is very important for them, so he should be more careful.

The boys separate and Pink flies home. He remains stubborn until he sees himself in his full length mirror, momentarily awestruck by the cutie staring back at him. In a fit of rage, he suddenly smashes the mirror with his wand, denying that he is cute. Kaito returns to normal in an irritated mood and throws himself on his bed. He is unaware of his bracelet having a reaction to his behavior.

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The following day Kaito joins Makoto at the river to see he is transformed again. He asks why that is when he doesn't need to be, and Blue explains that he became a Magical Boy for the purpose of looking this way, then he suggests Kaito stare at himself in the water for a while. Kaito refuses and complains while transforming, but to his alarm, he isn't a cute magical girl anymore; but a cute-looking witch. He is startled and questions what happened, and he returns to normal to give it another try. But he gets the same result and Blue gives him a knowing glance, leading Kaito to recall what he said the other day. But rather than acknowledge it, he insists the bracelet is probably broken. Blue offers to look into it and opens his book, but unable to find a clear answer, he tells Kaito to take the day off. Kaito angrily refuses to accept that and insists that as long as he's transformed he can still help.

Blue is doubtful but he decides to let him, but he refuses to help Kaito when he acts like this. He remarks on his useless new costume as Kaito tiredly walks into town, pointing out that he can't even fly like this. Kaito angrily tells him off, although he is secretly relieved that nothing happened today, so he didn't have to worry about it. He wouldn't be able to do anything like this but he refuses to say that.

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The next day Blue tries to convince Kaito to give up for now. He refuses and transforms, this time into an *Alice in Wonderland* outfit. He believes this will work and follows Blue on patrol, and over the next five days he appears in different outfits. He is angrily in denial on the fifth day, dressed as a magical cat. Luckily things have been peaceful so it hasn't been too bad- until they see a theft in progress at a store, when a man grabs another man's bag. They leap into action but while Blue effortlessly keeps up with their getaway bike, Kaito is unable to do the same. Blue confronts them but when he attempts to blast them with his wand, they pull a U-turn and run right into Kaito, who is unable to stop them in his useless cosplay.

Blue worriedly comes to his side and prepares to heal him, but Kaito angrily rises, ignoring his pain and injuries. No matter what he is still a hero, and he will get that man's bag back. He gives chase as a frustrated Blue trails behind him. He tries to convince Kaito to give up, because if he gets killed then it's going to cause him problems. If he would just be honest then he can become Pink again and return to normal. Kaito adamantly insists that he is fine like this, because he's always honest about his feelings and that frilly costume doesn't mean anything to him, he isn't a girl.

These words earn him an icy glance from Blue, who harshly remarks that Thrilling Pink isn't cute at all. In fact, Pink is ugly; and he dislikes every single thing about him. He's trying to help people with such an ugly face, it's ridiculous.

His cruelty towards Kaito causes him to angrily yell out that he is very cute, and in a flash of glitter and light he has transformed back into Thrilling Pink's true form. Blue observes his injuries are all gone, and as Kaito starts telling him off, he redirects him towards the thieves.

One of them seems concerned that they hit Kaito but the other insists it will be fine because he probably wasn't an average kid anyway. They are suddenly nuked by a massive beam of magic from Pink's wand.

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Pink rejoins Blue and apologizes for his behavior. Blue forgives him, and he expresses that besides their bracelets holding their uniform, it also reacts to their hearts and makes an outfit based on their feelings. So if he goes against his feelings his uniform will change. He should be proud of the fact that he has what it takes to become a Magical Boy and be given a form like this. Pink lingers on whether or not he should really feel happy, earning a scolding from Blue until they realize their adoring crowd has located them again.

Pink becomes flustered and remarks that he won't yell at them again. They are cute, so even if he doesn't understand it, it's something he has to get used to. He sees a couple of girls wanting to take his picture, he shyly glances away and waves to them.

## Quotes

* Makoto: *Even though you were going to quit, aren't you still a Magical Boy because you like the way you look like that?*

* Makoto: *If you lie to your own feelings like that, your girliness will start to warp.*