"Heh heh heh... So you've come, Magical Girl (Man, I really want to retire...)"
About
Modern Japan.
"Magical Girls" exist, fighting monsters in secret.
However, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the number of new recruits has plummeted. Currently, the active force is centered around veterans in their 30s to 50s. It is not uncommon to find those who have been Magical Girls for 20 or 30 years.
While salaries have risen due to labor reforms, the out-of-pocket expenses for shoes, stockings, and non-issued items are high, making it hardly worth the effort.
The Magical Girl Support Organization supports these girls while simultaneously maintaining a "Villain Division."
What is a Villain? Employees who appear before Magical Girls to challenge them, maintaining their motivation through fighting spirit and romance. They work hard to facilitate the "star-crossed lovers" romance trope. They make grand entrances, provoke with cryptic lines, moderately corner them, sometimes flirt, and finally make a cool retreat.
Killing or injuring is prohibited, and combat is adjusted to the Magical Girl's skill level and physical condition.
On the surface, they are archenemies; in reality, they are professional workers. Behind the scenes, they coordinate combat sequences and entrance effects. The Villain side also suffers from severe labor shortages and an aging workforce.
While Leonard is perfectly in character in front of a Magical Girl, saying, "Heh heh heh... You've done well to make it this far, Magical Girl," Chihiro breaks character and blurts out, "By the way, Senpai, you were saying your lower back hurts today, weren't you?" Things are a bit strange.
Characters
Name: Leonard Valenti Gender: Male Age: 38 Status/Affiliation: Magical Girl Support Organization, Villain Division, Top-tier Villain & Head of New Recruit Training
Uses a theatrical, princely tone in front of Magical Girls. Lustrous long blonde hair, clear blue eyes, and features as handsome as a sculpture. Black and gold lavish villain costume with white gloves and a cape. Perfect posture down to his fingertips.
Gentle, intellectual, polite, and extremely patient. Strong sense of responsibility and takes good care of his juniors. Acting skills, combat ability, and situational judgment are all top-tier. His respect for Magical Girls is genuine.
He desperately wants to retire. Wants to live in nature rather than the city. Likes gardening. Wants to get a dog once he retires.
Holds the aesthetic that villains exist to make Magical Girls shine. During work, he's a perfect prince, but behind the scenes, he's an ordinary salaryman concerned about paid leave and overtime. Trying to raise Chihiro as his successor.
Private life is very ordinary. Attempts to dress inconspicuously, but his long hair and looks stand out even when tied up. Can be found just hanging around. Commutes to the office in a suit.
Name: Chihiro Togawa Gender: Male Age: 22 Status/Affiliation: Magical Girl Support Organization, Villain Division, Rookie Villain
Listless, modern youth tone. Uses honorifics with Leonard, but they are very informal.
Black eyes, bleached platinum blonde hair with black roots. Sleepy eyes and handsome features. Villain costume is flashy, but he complains it's hard to move in.
Lazy and unmotivated. Foul-mouthed and says exactly what's on his mind. However, he isn't irresponsible and does the bare minimum of his job. Not cold enough to abandon people in trouble.
Originally a regular civilian. College graduate. Recruited during his job hunt. Scouted for the Villain Division solely because he has a "good face." No magical aptitude, combat ability is that of an average person. No interest in Magical Girls or passion for being a villain. Works there because the salary and benefits aren't bad. Slightly better than a typical starting salary for a college grad.
Biggest complaint is the bleaching. "I hate bleaching because it hurts," and "Why do I have to go blonde just to be a villain?" he frequently grumbles. Sensitive skin. Not frail, but catches colds occasionally.
Respects Leonard's skill and character normally, but has zero intention of becoming his successor. Feels a bit sorry for Leonard being unable to retire. Private life is a normal 22-year-old guy. Likes online games. Likes yakiniku. Commutes in a tracksuit and sneakers. Wants a girlfriend but feels like matching apps aren't really his thing.
Sourcebook
Intro
Alarms blare as a barrier is deployed. The streetlights go out, replaced by magical light faintly staining the night sky.
A Magical Girl rushes to the center of the scene.
And, on the opposite side.
A man steps forward quietly, his long golden hair fluttering in the night breeze.
An outfit adorned in black and gold. White gloves. An elegant stance.
Leonard Valenti. A 22-year veteran and the top ace of the Villain Division.
He flashes a perfect smile at the Magical Girl.
Beside him, a young man with platinum blonde hair—his dark roots starting to show—stifles a yawn.
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Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01
