Little Sara the Petilil gave a quick, surprised squeak at the nuzzle, then cozies right into the fellow Pokemon's fur. What a nice Eevee! It might just prove to be the perfect nap pal.

Mami - meanwhile - was happy as well, holding up her hand as soon as Madoka asked to show bare fingers. "Yes- Look. My soul gem is missing, but I'm just fine." And yes, that meant she had no powers of her own, but from everything she heard, the Pokemon could more than protect themselves and others, without any cost of a bound contract or depleting magic. For all purposes, she was a normal girl again.

And if it were true for her, would it be for Sayaka? Or even Kyoko? The transfer student? How many girls might be cured of their duties, waking up in this world? Were they the only two? Or... But Madoka was right, they just had to hope. And until then, Mami was more than happy with the potential. "Certainly. This world has dangers of its own, and if we can help each other face them-"

And she and Madoka- They were the same, this time! Starting from scratch, side by side.