Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"Well, I just like Ash. Is this... a reason?"

The eyes without confusion and the eyes without flaws looked at each other.

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"Anyway, that's it."

Sitting at her desk, under the gaze of her classmates who seemed to know that something big had happened, Miyuki lowered her head shyly, pointed two fingers, and finally nodded.

"Ash is indeed living with me now..."

The girls stared at each other in amazement before they were sure that they had not heard wrongly.

"Now, Ash is with Miyuki..."

“Living together?!

It's really hard to believe what I'm saying.

Miyuki's words were like throwing a depth charge into the pond.

Instantly, it exploded among the girls who had also come into contact with Ash and left behind different stories.

Chapter 124 Ash Understands

To be honest, when Miyuki thought about it again, she found it hard to believe how she said those words and how she convinced him to believe in her again. Could this be the legendary power of "love"?

But one thing is certain, although Ash was saying some harsh and discouraging words at that time, he was actually quite happy.

"ah--"

After receiving Miyuki's confirmation, the girls, who had never heard of such a thing, covered their blushing faces and screamed with joy as if they had heard big news.

She actually invited a mature man to live with her. This, this, this—isn't this too exciting? And it's the usually silly Miyuki among them. She's really a hidden talent!

Besides, this is Ash! It's hard not to imagine what would happen when the two of them were together at home...whether it would happen?

"As expected of Meixing!" Tangtang, who emerged from the backpack, praised without paying any attention to the atmosphere. "You easily accomplished something that others couldn't, Kulu."

Everyone also expressed their opinions one after another, especially their eyes became more subtle, and their gossipy nature was aroused.

"To be able to have this kind of relationship with Onii-sama—how amazing!"

"How bold!"

"so envious!"

"What a miscalculation. This part should have been preempted."

Ah, isn't it obvious that there are some strange remarks mixed in?

"Miyuki, do you usually eat at the same table? Which room does Ash sleep in? Could it be that—"

"Stop——" Seeing that other people's discussion was about to become more and more heated and her role in the "topic" was getting worse and worse, Miyuki quickly waved her hands and turned into a reshaping fist, interrupting the discussion that was getting bad.

"It's not the weird relationship you think it is, cough cough!" In order to make her words sound more convincing, Miyuki even imitated the people on TV and deliberately coughed twice to increase her credibility. Unfortunately, it did nothing but increase everyone's suspicion of her cover-up.

"I just wanted to lend a hand to Mr. Ash when he needed help. I didn't have any other intentions."

I just want him to smile more often. Is there anything wrong with that?

"Hmm?" Lihua made a different sound, her index finger gently tapping her jade-like neck. "Really, is that so?"

"Hehe, of course!"

I, Hoshizora Miyuki, would never have any other thoughts, even if Ash was a handsome guy—

After all, what I like is——

yes....

The girl, who was originally full of confidence, couldn't speak for some reason. Her confused heart made her face reveal a shy expression. She slowly lay down on the table and turned her face to the side.

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"Um..."

Since yesterday, there has been a new male member in the Xingkong family's house in Qiqiu City.

Now Ash, who was lazily lying on the sofa in the living room of the Starry Sky family, playing the "Gundam SEED" BD borrowed from Yayoi, was also very confused about this matter when he thought about it.

What on earth is that Pretty Cure named Hoshizora Miyuki thinking?

I clearly wanted to refuse, so why am I lying on the sofa eating potato chips and watching cartoons?

If I think about it carefully, the ending of that battle was also like that. She approached me in an almost inexplicable way and wanted to be friends with me. It was obviously illogical and stupid, but it made me want to believe her... It’s better to say that she did that to me, and it would be impolite if I didn’t believe her, right?

It's the same thing this time. Somehow, I actually agreed to move in... I'm just an idiot, so why did I become so relaxed and willing to believe? Could this be some kind of hypnotic trick of Hoshizora Miyuki, using that idiotic facade to let me down and fall for it without even realizing it?!

Oh no, I'm already deeply trapped in this situation. I must act immediately to break free!

Thinking of the possibility of a hidden conspiracy, Ash, lying on the sofa, was filled with anger and eager to take action immediately. He swallowed the last bite of potato chips and then -

Turned over on the sofa.

"There's nothing wrong with this~"

Do I feel uncomfortable being taken care of? It's not like the battle wouldn't be fun if it didn't increase the difficulty. I, Ash, am a genius, not some masochist.

"Besides, it's precisely because I'm a genius that I can't understand the thoughts of idiots~"

At this time, Miyuki on the other side couldn't help but sneeze.

The sound of splashing water came from the direction of the kitchen, the fragrance of food was smelled, and Yudai's natural call came from there.

"Mr. Ash, Miyuki will be home soon and ready to eat."

“OK~!”

Look, how comfortable this is.

"Your system can still come up with some good ideas sometimes. It's definitely more comfortable to have someone else take care of you than to be alone outside."

"No, that's not what I meant..." The virtual projection screen surrounding Ash typed out a series of ellipsis symbols, then ended with a Rikka emoji. "Never mind, if you're happy, that's all that matters."

"You really like this woman, huh? Well, I prefer her in a maid outfit."

By the time Ash sat down at the dining table, Ikuyo had already laid out the plates and even served the rice in front of Ash. The sense of intimacy without any alienation made Ash, who had originally intended to be casual, become a little restrained.

Let’s not talk about that idiot Miyuki for now, but when Ms. Ikuyo suddenly treated me so gently... I’m not her son or anything, so I really can’t adapt to it with peace of mind.

And that gentle look with a bit of pity and love... Ash is almost drunk, why do all the older guys I meet end up like this!

Seeing Ash's body suddenly become more upright, Hoshizora Ikuyo, the de facto head of the family, smiled even more charmingly. "If you're hungry, Mr. Ash, you don't have to wait for us. Why don't you eat first?"

"Whatever I say is fine... ahem, but there's one more thing." With a couple of coughs, Ash changed his tone and appeared more serious, pretending to reach into his inventory. "Miyuki isn't back yet, so I have something to tell you."

"OK, all right."

Looking at this man who could get along extremely well with her daughter, Yudai listened quietly.

Chapter 125 People Under the Common Roof

"Anyway, I'm living here now, and I should be grateful—it's truly wonderful! But, what can I say? After all, it's all that idiot's fault..." Feeling the gentle gaze resting on him, Akai spoke up. "Agreeing to stay is one thing, but the actual meaning is another. Miyuki probably won't understand the extra burden of one more person. Anyway, this is compensation for future troubles—"

"No need, Mr. Ash." Seeing the card that Ash handed over from his wallet, Ikudai pushed it back to Ash first.

"Because, Miyuki has already paid for you."

"What?"

Seeing Ash's bewildered expression at this answer, Ikuyo let out a delighted laugh. "Miyuki really wants you to be happier, and she's willing to sacrifice everything for it."

"So she and I agreed that she's essentially borrowing money from me now. Once she gets a job, she'll use the advance salary to pay for Ash's room."

"These were all proposed by Miyuki herself."

"Why... do this?" Ash couldn't help but ask, not sure if he was wondering why Miyuki was so "nice" to him, or wondering why the mother and daughter had to make such an unheard-of agreement.

"That kid's idea is weird, isn't it? But I think it's just right."

When she said this, an unconcealable sense of pride arose from Yudai as a mother. In fact, she had never blamed her daughter for her "wild ideas" like other parents. This time, after a very sincere discussion with her and realizing her true feelings, she agreed to this choice.

"Miyuki is able to achieve her goals," Ikuyo said, smiling, a meaningful glance passing through Ash's eyes. "She's also learning a lesson about responsibility."

Mr. Ash, although my daughter is usually a little reckless, her simple love is not inferior to anyone else's.

"As my daughter, she is not as stupid as Mr. Ash imagined~"

"Ah, ah, ah, Daze~" Ash raised his hands helplessly, surrendering. He had never dreamed that a self-proclaimed genius like him would be outmaneuvered by a fool. "I'm truly defeated by you."

As a mother, you have raised Miyuki to this day, even giving her the qualities to become a Precure, and you can confirm through observation whether I am a trustworthy person. As a mother, you are so great that I can even admire you.

Is the feeling that you can feel slightly envy?

"If Mr. Ash could tell Miyuki about this, she would probably be happy."

Ash didn't answer, but just silently turned his head to the side and looked away.

Ikuyo didn't say anything more. As a mother who knew her daughter's feelings, she could only help up to this point. The rest was up to Miyuki herself.

"Mom, Mr. Ash! Are you home?" Just at the right time, Miyuki's voice came closer and closer to the door from outside the window.

"I also have something to say to Mr. Ash."

"Mr. Ash, it seems my Miyuki is doing something she doesn't want me to know about." As the door lock turned and Ikuyo's serious voice came out, Ash turned his head back to meet her gaze. "I can sense it. I'm worried, but if she doesn't want me to know, then I won't say anything. I believe she will tell me one day."

"But before that, as someone the child trusts, I'd like to ask you to protect her, okay?"

I don't have to - when the words of denial came to my lips and I was about to say them, they turned 180 degrees into something else.

"Who do you think I am? Of course I can do this."

"please."

"I'm back!" At the entrance, Miyuki, carrying her schoolbag, was smiling brightly. "Mom, what are we having for dinner today? I'm hungry!"

"Welcome back!" With an equally generous smile, Ikuyo took the initiative to greet her and gave her daughter a warm hug. "To celebrate Mr. Ash's visit as a guest, we're having a feast today."

"Great!" Miyuki jumped up happily, holding Tangtang. "Long live Mom! Long live Ash! I'm now-"

“Ultra happy!”

"Really? Look at what you did." After lunch, Ash tapped Miyuki on the head as she sat next to him to watch cartoons. He didn't know what to say. "Sometimes I really want to open your head and see what else it's made of besides fairy tales and Simail."

Could it be that Miyuki is actually a genius who pretends to be confused?

"No, Mr. Ash, opening my head is too scary!" Miyuki was shocked when she heard what Ash said. She huddled up with her hands covering her head, begging for his pity with pitiful eyes.

"Wait, that's not right!" Miyuki suddenly realized that this was her home and looked back at Ash angrily. "I was the one who made Ash agree this time, wasn't I? Why would Ash say such a thing?"

"That's right, that's exactly what I'm talking about!" The man sat up from his lazy reclining position, lowered his right leg, and looked at the girl seriously. "You'd be so audacious to bring a grown man in to live with just you and your daughter. Luckily, that man is me. Tell me, if you were tricked into bringing in a man with ill intentions, what would you two do?"

"Well, I don't think Ash, who indiscriminately beat us up on his first appearance, can be considered a good person," Miyuki commented bluntly, completely ignoring Ash's reaction. "And didn't Ash lie to us before... Ah, I see. Ash, are you talking about yourself? Hahaha~ I'm so smart—ah, it hurts."

"You can't beat me, so you're just trying to piss me off, right?" Ash, his brain pounding, angrily tugged at Miyuki's soft cheeks and pulled them apart. "I'm a superstar, and you're a complete idiot!"

"Wow——Ash is bullying again——"

The Xingkong family, whose ordinary family atmosphere was originally disdained by his past self, made Ash unconsciously relax.

"Miyuki——Mr. Ash?"

The sound of Ikuyo washing dishes coming from the kitchen on the other side stopped the usual teasing between the two.

"Miyuki, stop watching TV. Isn't it time to do your homework? Mr. Ash, don't bother her at this time."

"Yes--"

The two of them answered in unison, and when Ash turned around to leave, he saw Miyuki's flawless face, filled with joy.

"How's it going, Mr. Ash? A promise to not let you get lonely, not bad, right?"

I instinctively wanted to make a roundabout sarcastic remark, but when I saw the smile on her face, a smile that was made from the bottom of her heart and made her happy for me, all the subtle emotions finally turned into an indifferent nod.

"Ah, not bad."

There was indeed a smile on his face.