One Kick Girl — Chapter 73
"Yuno's Marketing Solution (No One Is Ready)"
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1. The Aftermath of Therapy (Sort of)
Raon and Shion trudged through the Bureau's labyrinthine halls, the echo of shattered disco ball shards still ringing in their ears.
"Mandatory counseling is officially the most hazardous mission I've had," Raon muttered, rubbing her sore leg.
Shion gave her a look that said Welcome to my life.
"We should probably file a report… or start a bonfire to destroy the evidence," Shion deadpanned.
Raon grinned.
"Or both."
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2. Enter Yuno: The Marketing Maestro
Yuno bounced into the room like a caffeinated comet, clutching a tablet covered in stickers — including one that said "Kick Responsibly".
"Good news!" Yuno chirped, eyes sparkling with mischief.
Raon blinked.
"Is it about snacks?"
"Nope."
Raon groaned.
"Then I'm not interested."
Yuno ignored her and waved the tablet.
"I've been brainstorming ways to spin your… explosive personality into a marketing goldmine."
Shion narrowed her eyes.
"Is this going to involve you setting anything on fire again?"
"Only metaphorically," Yuno winked.
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3. The Campaign Pitch (Prepare to Cringe)
Yuno flipped the tablet around. On the screen was an image of Raon mid-kick, but instead of destruction, rays of sunshine burst from her foot like a disco rave.
Caption: "One Kick Girl: Lighting Up Your Day (and Maybe a Few Buildings)."
Raon snorted.
"Who came up with that tagline?"
"Me," Yuno said proudly.
Shion facepalmed.
"Please tell me you didn't get the Bureau to approve this."
Yuno tapped the screen.
"There's more."
Next slide: Raon wearing sunglasses, standing atop a giant sunflower, captioned "Kickin' it Sunny Side Up."
Raon groaned.
"Someone stop this madness."
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4. The Plan Unfolds (Sort Of)
Yuno spun around dramatically.
"Listen, we turn your 'solar trauma' into your brand. You're not just a girl who kicks— you're the girl who radiates power. We launch merch, snack tie-ins, and a viral hashtag."
Raon raised an eyebrow.
"A snack tie-in? You really want to exploit my weakness?"
Yuno grinned.
"Exactly! Imagine limited-edition 'Sunburst Energy Bars' with your autograph."
Shion muttered:
"I predict lawsuits."
Raon laughed despite herself.
"Fine, but only if I get a cut."
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5. Reality Hits (Spoiler: No One Is Ready)
The Bureau's PR department got wind of Yuno's campaign and scheduled an emergency meeting.
Raon was summoned to hear the "exciting new direction."
She sat in a conference room with a dozen suits who smiled like they'd just seen the apocalypse.
"Ms. One Kick Girl," said a stern woman, "we appreciate your enthusiasm, but we have concerns about the literal collateral damage."
Raon raised a hand.
"Collaboration is key, but maybe we tone down the explosions?"
The room blinked collectively.
Yuno leaned over, whispering:
"No explosions? That's like asking a dragon not to breathe fire."
Raon sighed.
"Yeah. No one's ready for that."
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6. The Aftermath (Again)
Back in their hideout, Raon kicked a stress ball (carefully).
Shion handed her a snack.
"Branding disasters and therapy orbs aside, you're still the most powerful and dangerous girl I know."
Raon smirked.
"And don't you forget it."
Yuno appeared, waving a mock press release:
"One Kick Girl: The Woman Who Could End the Universe, But Prefers Snacks."
Raon groaned.
"Why am I friends with you again?"
Yuno shrugged.
"Because who else would put up with your kicking?"
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END OF CHAPTER 73