Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"Okay, finally."

"Who is hiding?"

"Looking this ugly, I can't be a good role model for them as a senior!"

Twenty-Six: Ash's Psychological Talk Part 2

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Poke again.

The two elves ate the Kibi dumplings that Ash brought out, while looking at Ash with shame, looking like an elementary school student who made a girl cry and then tentatively poked her shoulder.

"Ms. Lily, if you sleep during work hours, your salary will be deducted."

"..."

"If you sleep any longer, I'll eat your snacks today."

Are you really going to cry?

"......"

"Moon Shadow Lily, even if you pretend to be an ostrich, you still have to face reality. Sadness itself has no other meaning except to give rise to more sadness."

Ash's actions had the opposite effect, and Lily's head shrank in the opposite direction.

"Manager, this is too childish." Lei reminded in a low voice after swallowing the Kibi dango in her mouth.

"That's right, um—!" Erika nearly choked on the dango because she swallowed too quickly. It wasn't until Lei handed her a bottle of water that she finally managed to swallow it. "Huh, I'm alive... Come to think of it, this is a cafe, why are they selling things like Kibi dango?"

My good impression of coffee shops that only serve high-end Western desserts is back!

Ash shrugged at Erika's unreasonable behavior and said, "Who knows what's going on? I'm happy with it."

"Lily, is Auntie okay?"

"Um....."

Ash's voice finally received a response.

"Okay, stop being so awkward and look up so I can see."

Lily loosened her hands and slowly raised her head.

"Wow, that's miserable."

The glasses that should have been hanging on her nose fell to pieces at Timmons' feet, and Yuri Tsukikage's originally cool and pretty face turned into a shattered face after being defeated in the three major special effects battles next door.

Ash took out a medical kit from the backstage, which contained iodine, alcohol, medical spray, cotton swabs, hemostatic gauze, OK band-aids, etc., and began to treat her.

His fingertips gently stroked the red wound on the girl's soft cheek, and he could feel the slight trembling coming from there.

"If it hurts, you have to say it out loud."

"Ah."

Gently apply the solution to the wound to disinfect it, and finally apply a bandage to help it heal.

Ash quietly cleaned Lily's wound, and she remained silent even though she felt pain from the irritation.

"Lift up your clothes."

Lily followed Ash's instructions and lifted the hem of her clothes, revealing her bruised abdomen and her round, pale purple breasts. However, before Ash could make a move, the other two girls screamed and covered their eyes with red cheeks.

"Hey, what are you doing!" Rei, who was always easily embarrassed, started to babble incoherently. Erika, who had used her body to block Lily, was also panicked. "Hentai! At least don't do this in front of other people—ah!"

"Baka." Ash gave each of them a slap on the face, causing them to cover their heads and wail as they squatted down. Ash was not in the mood to joke with them now.

"I heard what you said about what happened. You really did it reluctantly." Pressing his fingers lightly on his abdomen, he heard the pain coming from between Lily's teeth. After searching for a while, Ash found the special medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis that he had prepared.

"That's so pitiful. Don't push yourself next time."

"I'll try my best..."

Looking at Ash diligently treating Lily's wounds, Erika, with a large bump on her head, grumbled. "Now it looks like we're the petty ones..."

"Well, after all, the store manager is really amazing in every way."

Lei, who also had a bag on her head, made an apologetic smile. After all, their store manager could do almost everything except making coffee.

"But I didn't expect Lily-san to be Cure Moonlight or something... Manager, you didn't know about this a long time ago, did you?!"

Erika suddenly realized what was happening and asked Ash loudly, but Ash responded with a matter-of-fact look.

"That's right."

"Why didn't you tell us?!"

"You didn't ask me what I said?"

It was still a natural answer that no one could find fault with, and after hearing this person's answer, Erika fell silent.

The half heart seed hanging on the girl's chest made a rustling sound with the breeze.

Ash gave Lily a questioning look, and after getting her tacit consent, he began to tell her the story of the past on behalf of her who was unable to speak.

"Lily has lost her transformation ability and can no longer fight alongside you. She kept silent about it to avoid worrying you."

This story, which was a little too sad for the little girl, began to unfold.

"Lily is doing this to protect the world and the Great Tree of Heart, and it is you who will inherit this mission."

"In other words, you are the heirs of the legend."

The two active Pretty Cure didn't say anything, but nodded silently.

Seeing the purple figure behind Moon Shadow Lily, they once again clearly realized the mission they were carrying.

Just as the two girls were feeling increasingly depressed, a pair of large hands gently patted them on the head.

"But you don't have to worry, because today's story will become tomorrow's legend." Ash imitated the man's smile and gave them an encouraging thumbs-up. "I believe that, that's why I said that to Lei."

“Manager…!”

Not to mention the two girls who were extremely moved, after wrapping the bandage around Lily's waist, Ash looked at the bow he had tied casually and nodded with satisfaction.

Putting away the medical kit, Qingshui took away the residual potion on the man's hand, grabbed a handful of high-quality coffee beans and put them into the hand blender. Ash grabbed the joystick on the side and slowly turned it. The rich aroma of coffee gradually covered the smell of potion that should not have been in the room.

"That should be enough."

"Manager." Just like answering questions from the teacher in school, Lei raised her hand and asked a new question.

"Um, that elf that looks a lot like Siflei and the others... or is it a demon...?"

"It's me!" "You'd better not talk at this time."

Before Lei could finish her words, Ash stretched out his hand to block her.

"Stop! I know about this, but I can't tell you." Ash looked at Lily, whose expression was unseen. "This matter concerns your sister Lily. I can't make the decision on my own. Wait until she decides to tell you in person, then ask her."

"Okay, that's enough." Ash patted Lily's shoulder and said in the gentlest tone possible.

"I'll tell your mother later. I'll try to use an excuse that won't worry her about the injury. You can just rest at home."

"Of course, don't worry. This is paid leave. Don't be so quick to reject it. I'm a kind-hearted person who doesn't want to see others suffer."

Yueying Lily looked up at Ash, allowing Ash to see her eyes filled with tears and her fragile expression that exposed all her weaknesses.

"Manager...why!" The question should have been asked softly, but Lily shouted it out uncontrollably.

There was a hint of crying in her throat.

Why? It has always been the same in the past. Why are you so good to me?

"why?"

Pulling out the spoon that was stirring the brewing coffee, Ash took a sip of the coffee and nodded slightly.

"Tsukikage Lily, when you were a Pretty Cure in the past, defeating the Desert Apostle and saving those whose heart flowers were taken away, was that for some purpose?"

"Eh?" Lily was stunned for a moment by the sudden question, then shook her head slightly.

What purpose could it have? At that time, she had gained the power to protect the earth, so she naturally wanted to do something. Of course, she also wanted to dilute the sadness of her father's disappearance through fighting.

Of course, in terms of the result, she fought with the Desert Apostles with all her heart until the very last moment.

"If you don't need a reason, then I don't need one either." The silver spoon rotated half a circle in the man's hand and hit Lily's head lightly.

"If you insist on a reason... well."

"Pretty Cure is very beautiful," the man said nonchalantly, making the three blush a little. A faint smile appeared on his face. "And I want to become the power of Pretty Cure."

That's right, Pretty Cure, even my life will become your strength. When that time comes...

"Although I can't do much more, I can still help you call me when you're sad and share half of my energy with you."

“Manager…”

"Hahaha, I accidentally just went along with the mood and said something that sounded really grand—ah?"

Ash felt his chest suddenly sink. Yueying Lily's hands had already wrapped around his armpits. A slightly trembling sob and a gentle warmth along with a slightly wet feeling came from his chest.

“Wuwuwu—Ahhhh—!”

It wasn't a pleasant sound, but rather a sound of sadness that erupted after being suppressed to the extreme and reached Ash.

"Ash...thank you for being able to...thank you..."

After Kelong left, I thought there would never be anyone who could be my "heart" again.

But manager, Ash, thank you so much for cheering me on.

Thank you, I can't say anything else except thank you.

"You are such a crybaby."

Ash knew it, he knew it from the first time he saw her like that, that Moon Shadow Lily's true heart was not as cold and strong as her appearance showed.

"Don't say the same thing as Koron..."

This will make me want to cry even more.

The hug tightened even more.

Chapter 27: The Unknown Little Girl's Heart

There is no such thing as justice must prevail in this world. It is just that a group of idiots fighting for justice are determined to achieve this goal at all costs, which makes this sentence sound reasonable.

Even the strongest hero will have times when he feels discouraged.

This is the case with Yueying Lily now. She originally thought that she had moved on from the past, until this time when she faced the "Kolon" incident, which tore open the wound that had healed with great difficulty. The blow brought to her made her inner "heart" become fragile.

It was Ash who took the initiative to step forward, displaying a rare and reliable aura, melting the cold outer shell that had been protecting her heart.

Even the strongest people will have moments of weakness, and the person to whom they can confide their weakness is undoubtedly the person they trust the most, such as their relatives, best friends and partners, or... someone who is irreplaceable to them.

"OK OK."

Ash perfectly played the role of a person who made people feel dependent. His right hand climbed up Lily's slightly trembling back, and his palm gently comforted her with the gentlest strength possible.

"Okay, that's nothing. If you keep crying, it'll be a shame to have a face that even flowers will pale in comparison."

"Wow!" a demonic voice echoed from the bottom of my heart. "Ms. Lily, don't believe this guy. He's just talking!"

Unfortunately, Lily couldn't hear the voice of a certain devil. She raised her feverish cheeks, but tears still fell.

"But, even if you say so..."

"It's okay. Everything will be fine."

Everything will be alright...?

The girl completely revealed her vulnerable side in front of him, even throwing away her reserve and "acting coquettishly" to him. Feeling this, Ash sighed lightly without leaving a trace.

She really believed me completely. Although it was what I wanted, it was not a good thing at the moment.

After all, past experiences have told him that they will eventually be separated, and it won't be too late.