Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (Envying the Magical Girl)

Over the following weeks, Utena became La Verità. The magical girls learned her name. They learned her laugh. They learned the particular weight of her boot on their chests as she leaned in to whisper: “Fight back. Please. It’s more fun that way.”

The story follows the life of Tsubaki Shimeru, a seventh-grader who has been a die-hard fan of the magical girl series "Magical Girl Lili" since childhood. Tsubaki's favorite character is Lili herself, who is known for her bravery and kindness. However, Tsubaki's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets the real-life Magical Girl Lili, also known as Hiiragi Lilia, on a train. Unbeknownst to Tsubaki, Lilia is actually the actress who plays the role of Magical Girl Lili in the TV series.

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Her friends at school noticed the change. She seemed brighter. More confident. They thought she had a crush.