Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"I know, you won't be left out!"

Now I feel like I have a new big bear brother in my family, but I also feel that this kind of bickering mood... seems to be quite good.

At least when she served the rice in front of Ash, she was quite happy, no longer as conflicted as when she first met Ash.

After putting Midorikawa's perfectly cooked curry mixed with rice into his mouth, the spicy aroma made him admit that it was indeed delicious. Meanwhile, Ash, who had rarely been silent, watched Midorikawa busying around the table, serving curry to his younger siblings, teaching his playful sister to behave properly in front of guests, and tending to the youngest child, who was a little nervous about being at the table with a stranger.

They were just boring and ordinary trivialities, little things that Ash disdained, but as the eldest sister, Midorikawa Nao still did such things in front of him over and over again without getting tired of it, and the smile on her face never changed from beginning to end.

"Family..."

You have always been immersed in this precious feeling, so even when you were betrayed and abandoned by your companions, you did not have the slightest thought of despair. So is this you, Cure March?

“It feels really good…”

They can love each other's families so sincerely without any deception or concealment.

so good.

"Ash?"

Is he talking about his family because of what he has seen so far?

After unconsciously including the man sitting next to her in her care, she saw the slight "melancholy" in the corner of his eyes, and couldn't help but blurt out a sentence.

"You—don't have any feelings for your family?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhi immediately realized that something was wrong and was about to change his words and apologize, but he saw Ash taking over the conversation with an indifferent look on his face.

"I've forgotten."

Yes.

I chose to leave my own world with the system and go to a world with different heroes to wander and play. It was not for any mysterious reason or because I was carrying any deep hatred.

It was simply because, at that time, I wanted to escape from the ordinary and boring world that had no room for my talents.

He didn't mean to deny the fact that he had made such a choice. It was one thing to reflect on and learn lessons from past mistakes, but to regret something that had already happened or even to want to change the facts was an insult to himself and his comrades who had been through everything with him. He would never allow such a thing to happen.

Besides, I am still traveling now and have long forgotten what my original self was like. If I have forgotten, how can I recall and reflect on right and wrong?

However, now Ash was just fantasizing a little bit, thinking about what it would be like if he could have such cheerful brothers and a sister who was looking at him with worried eyes like the one in front of him.

Would the decision I made without hesitation have been different?

[......]

“…”

After a moment of silence, he took the initiative to use a spoonful of hot curry to pour into Ash's bowl.

"Eat more."

"I have my own mouth, and you're not my sister."

"I know, but there's no reason why I can't do this, right?"

The inexplicable affinity from Midorikawa Nao made Ash feel inexplicably uncomfortable all over. After he distanced himself a little, the man stuffed his mouth with the white rice doused in fragrant curry sauce and extremely soft potatoes again.

The rice is as plump as pearls and wrapped in delicious curry. When you put it into your mouth, the slightly strong yet delicious taste spreads from your mouth.

It tastes better than the last one.

“It’s really delicious.”

Ash put down the bowl and suddenly spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"That time, using such a direct method was really hurtful. I—"

"Hmm?" She was concentrating on the spoon in her hand and didn't quite hear clearly. "What are you talking about?"

"Nothing said."

The man turned his head away and started eating his portion of curry.

But Zhi smiled.

Although she didn't hear clearly, she now understood what Ash meant.

She knew what to write in the story.

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"[Ash is a very annoying person.]"

During recess at school, he would write his name on his notebook.

"[For me, despite appearing as a villain, he helped us. He didn't abandon me in the most critical moment, yet he didn't hesitate to destroy our treasure to awaken others... Compared to the protection I seek, he's a more realistic person.]"

He took a deep breath and shook his head, but no negative emotions came out.

"I used to doubt him, but later I realized that doubting others is useless, and the most important thing is to have a clear conscience."

For example, what she was doing now was a good opportunity to make him understand this.

She had forgiven him long ago.

"[If I were to start by talking about how surprising he is, there would be so many! He's clearly an adult, but like my siblings, he sometimes has a very childish side. I really don't know how he's grown up! Or if he's even grown up... Honestly, at times like that, I don't even know who's the elder.]"

"[However, even he has a gentle side sometimes. Although he often says strange things, he also cares about us in that awkward but sincere way.]"

"[One thing I can be sure of is that Ash is someone that no one can let go of!]" When I wrote this sentence, I couldn't help but almost laughed out loud.

"[I have many younger siblings at home, and I love them the most. I'm very caring, so even if I have to take care of one more person older than me, it's no problem. Your older sister is amazing!]"

"[I will do my best to take care of him, whether it is to repay a favor or to say so.]"

“[It’s my responsibility.]”

"Yayoi, this time it's yours!"

After writing the last stroke, Nao closed the notebook and handed it to Yayoi who was drawing art on a piece of white paper behind him.

Chapter 153: Ash is happy to get jail food

"Ohhh! So handsome!"

"Again! Nao-nee!"

"Amazing!!"

On the public football field with green grass, a group of onlookers rushed up excitedly, surrounding the girl who had just completed a banana kick and excitedly asking her to do it again.

"Hehe, you little guys are quite discerning!"

The green-haired girl at the vanguard of the five girls raised the corners of her mouth, put her hands on her hips, and looked complacent.

“Haaaaah!”

Although Zhi still looked very relaxed, the other people in sportswear behind her were not as calm as her. The two in blue and orange were fine, but the pink and yellow ones who were at the end and were shouting loudly were sweating profusely and panting, and looked like they were about to fall to the ground.

"As expected of Nao, you're so strong..." Miyuki, who was about to lunge forward, quickly grabbed Yayoi and held her back. Her empty eyes and limp hair proved how much of a sports idiot she was. "No, no! I can't run anymore!"

"Don't give up so soon... Wasn't it Yayoi who suggested playing soccer with us this time to build our stamina and build our rapport...?" Miyuki, a physically challenged woman on par with Yayoi, breathed heavily as she encouraged her struggling sister. "Didn't Yayoi say she wanted to impress Ash next time?"

"I tried hard... but nothing can compare to being straight."

"After all, Nao is the ace of our school's soccer club." Reika, wiping the sweat off Yayoi and Miyuki with a handkerchief, offered gentle encouragement. "Don't be so self-deprecating, Yayoi! You usually sit and draw, but it's so cool to see you actively working hard this time."

"Hahaha... Lihua, please don't laugh at me. I'm like this..."

"I don't think this is a joke!" As the main player, Zhi kicked the football up with a fancy move, held it in his arms and walked to Yayoi. "Yayoi, let's go for the next ball together."

"Hey, together? No way, I can't keep up with you if you run so fast."

"Hehe, Yayoi is a Pretty Cure like us, after all! Don't underestimate yourselves. Maybe you're also fast runners, but you just haven't discovered your potential yet."

"That's right!" Akane, who was smiling beside him, kept patting Yayoi's newly fluffy hair. "Come on, the hardworking Yayoi who joins us is the most handsome! He's no less handsome than the heroes on TV and in comics!"

"Hmm..." The girl nodded vigorously, seemingly determined, her fighting spirit rekindled. "I get it! Just for the sake of a comic strip, Yayoi, I'm going too!"

The female teacher who was their class teacher saw this scene from a distance and smiled with relief.

Except for teachers of certain subjects whose classes are always occupied, the work of other teachers can be said to be busy in any world. However, as a teacher, she can feel sincerely gratified as long as she can see her students growing up while having fun like now.

As expected, although there were some strange rumors about Miyuki before, rumors are just rumors. For the sake of the students' smiles, I must take good care of her.

"Even though they're all good friends, they really work together well. The kids are so energetic."

"Yeah." Ash, who was also watching the football match, said with a hint of boasting in his voice. "They are indeed the women I brought up."

My woman! ?

Almost screaming out loud, the teacher next to Ash was silent for a moment, then looked at the man with a strange look, and then spoke hesitantly

"Using the word woman to describe them and... and what's with 'my'?"

She thought of the rumor in school that she had just denied not long ago, that Miyuki had a super cool older boyfriend.

That's unlikely... After all, no matter how you look at it, Miyuki doesn't seem to be that smart?

"Oh, after all, they've all done things with me before, so naturally they've become quite skilled. Having this level of tacit understanding is a natural result, right?"

Ash hasn't stopped yet and is still showing off!

"All with me? This and that! Are you getting more skilled?!"

What's wrong with this awful man?!

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"You're still asking me what's wrong?!"

The young female teacher, whose voice had completely changed, pointed at the man with a red face.

"Miyuki...it seems there's more than just Miyuki, they—how could you do this?!"

And Ash couldn't understand what this teacher meant... Hmm, could it be referring to the way I treated them when I first came to this world and hadn't yet changed? Oh, this topic has long been over, right?

"I believe that oppression is the only way to grow in education. Besides, I'm completely different this time, and I don't agree with being dissed any more."

"Growth comes from oppression?!"

The female teacher took a few steps back, her face full of disbelief.

She felt like her worldview was about to collapse. How could there be someone in this world who would casually attack those children? Doesn't he have a guilty conscience?

"Woman, did you misunderstand something?"

"Don't talk to me!"

The female teacher turned around and left, taking out her cell phone and dialing a number with trembling hands.

"I will tell the police the truth about this matter and I will definitely bring you to justice!"

"Hmm? So...what's going on?"

Ash rubbed his head, confused.

What's wrong with this guy? Do I look like a wanted criminal? Even if I were, there's no wanted poster for me in this world.

"Tit~tit~"

"Police? This is really rare." The sweaty guys temporarily stopped their football training and looked in the direction of the sirens, their eyes full of curiosity.

After all, apart from a tragic kingdom that could be destroyed at any time, Nanami-iroka City where Pretty Cure lives is generally a peaceful city like the K area in Tokyo, and you rarely see the police there.

"It seems like the police are here to arrest someone." Yayoi, who was so tired that she was almost stuttering, couldn't help but frown. "Anyone who is arrested by the police must not be a good person, right?"

As the distance got closer, they saw the unbelievable scene of a serious-faced policeman handcuffing Ash.

"Yes, yes, I understand." Ash didn't resist, but instead cooperated and let the handcuffs secure him, a playful glint in his eyes. "Normally, I wouldn't say anything to you, but this time you handcuffed me even though I didn't do anything."

I won’t let you treat me to pork chop rice from now on. Don’t think I will let you go.

"Be honest, let's talk about it in the bureau first!"

The silence lasted until the exhaust of the police car disappeared from sight. The girls looked at each other and finally made disbelief sounds at the same time.

“Eh————!!?”