Let's make some magic on the twenty-second day.

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"So Gin-tan, what's on the agenda today?"

Dorothy had a slight grin on her face as she made Ginta so flustered. As to how she was doing that this time, she was standing behind the boy and leaning in just enough so her very large breasts rested on top of his head.

"W-Well, I figured that w-we get some training in b-before the War Game," said Ginta with a stutter.

The pink-haired witch rolled her eyes at the boy's response. "We've been training almost non-stop for the last few days now, Gin-tan. Why not take the day off and do something fun?"

"Like what?" asked Ginta, looking up at the older girl with a confused look.

The grin on Dorothy's face turned sly. "How about we head to the beach? Just you and me."

Ginta's face became bright red at the suggestion. He remembered the last time Dorothy wore a bikini and it was a sight to behold.

"Wh-Why not bring the others?" questioned Ginta.

"Ah, I'm sure they're busy with their own activities," replied Dorothy. 'Plus I'd rather it just be you and me with no interruptions.'

"I don't know," said Ginta as he rubbed the back of his head. "I still think we should still ask them."

Dorothy held back a groan. She really just wanted to spend time with Ginta without Snow getting in the way, but Ginta being the nice guy that he is wouldn't let it happen. Of course if he weren't such a nice guy, Dorothy wouldn't want anything to do with him.

"But Gin-tan! I was hoping not to invite Jack or Nanashi since those two are always giving me such lustful looks!" stated Dorothy, using the excuse to be alone with Ginta. She knew it was mostly a lie, but she wanted that alone time!

"Ah, Jack and Nanashi aren't that bad!" replied Ginta with a laugh.

The witch pinched the bridge of her nose in exasperation. She knew Ginta had a thick skull, but this was too much. She had one more card to play and she knew it would work.

"Tell you what, Gin-tan. We go to the beach, just you and I, and we'll do a little special training for the War Game. What do you say?" asked Dorothy in a sweet tone.

"Really?! Let's go then!" exclaimed Ginta as he grabbed Dorothy's hand and started to drag her towards the beach.

Dorothy couldn't help but grin. Her negotiations worked! Of course she'd have to do some actual training with Ginta to make him happy, but at least she'd get that alone time she wanted with him.

She'd also get to show off that new bikini she bought recently! It was a win-win situation for her!

FIN

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MAR is another one of my favorite series and it's definitely one of the better series to come out of Shonen Sunday.