Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

And it feels like today's Ash is completely different from the feeling he gave before as the "King" of the Kingdom of Night!

Why would he do this, lowering his status? The same question visibly crossed the girls' eyes.

"What do you think a king should be like?"

"Hmm... He has a big white beard, wears a crown and a scepter, and sits high above everyone else, ruling his country with dignity?"

To put it simply, it's like a prince like Kanata becoming a king.

"That's right, but not entirely." Ash lowered his feet from the table and spoke to them earnestly, "A majestic king who stands high above? Correct! A king who works together to reconcile and integrate with the people? Correct! A king who usually does what he wants and only takes action at critical moments? Correct! A king of evil? Of course, that's correct too!"

"!"

"So-called kings, presidents, and other leaders—in the final analysis, they are all superiors because they are surrounded by more subordinates."

"So no matter who is in power, including a king like me who lives under the 'offline monarchy system', our only need is to create and bring more glory to our people!"

Compared to what the girls had learned from other sources, Ash's words were mostly unorthodox. But now, facing the ambition he displayed, they were surprised to find themselves speechless, unable to refute him, and could only sigh in admiration.

Is this the king?

But it seems to be different from what we see...

"Wait, that's not right!" Haruka shook his head again, realizing that he had given the answer, but the question was wrong. "I wanted to know why Ash planned to apply for a position at our academy."

After all, even the prophecy of the Kingdom of Hope says that you are a "dangerous person". Letting a dangerous person like you stay close to us...how can we feel at ease!

"Isn't the reason right in front of me?" The man, his hands behind his head and a casual expression on his face, glared at them. "It's to make you my queen."

That's why we need such close contact and creating time and opportunities, right?

"That's the reason again!"

"And don't worry! I'm not representing the King of the Night Kingdom right now, but myself! Ash!" After shocking the girls with his clever cut, Ash, beaming, prepared to press on. "So, after hearing such a great story, have you fallen in love with me a little more?"

It's almost time to recognize yourself and say you like me! Those who say they don't like someone are actually tsunderes, that's what the book says.

"No, not at all!"

I, Pretty Cure, was defeated by the Castle of Despair, and after being defeated, my dreams were taken away!

I will never let someone like you take away my love for you. I say I like you!

Chapter 23: Family Day, let’s try to get closer to them!

The balloons were hung from the branches of the tree.

Today, Noble College is decorated with bright and colorful lights, and students with happy smiles on their faces are decorating their campus with their own hands.

Let's divert our attention from the Kingdom of Night's attack for a moment. Today is Noble College's annual "Family Day." In preparation for upcoming visits, students are spontaneously decorating their campus.

"Oh, Puff is really~"

Seeing Puff stumbling over her own long, soft hair again, Haruka helpfully braided her hair into a cute bun at the back. "Okay, that's great."

"Yeah!" Finally, she put down the vase she was using for decoration. Although she had been sweating a lot during her busy work, a happy and satisfied smile still hung on her face. "That's almost it!"

"You look very happy?"

"Of course, today is Family Day!" Haruka, in a good mood, hummed a song while explaining to the people behind her, "Students have to invite their family members over and introduce their school to them. This is the first family reunion I've seen in the three months since I entered Noble College!"

After all, my home is quite far from the school, and it is difficult for me to go back normally. Of course I am looking forward to such an opportunity!

“It’s really exciting!”

"Xiao...Xiaoyao?"

Seeing Ash leaning quietly behind Xiaoyao, Qiluo and the others were about to warn him loudly with twitching mouth, but Ash cast a silent barrier beside him to avoid being disturbed.

"So, who will come to your house?"

He gently swung the tables and chairs in his hands, and the tables and chairs followed a mysterious trajectory and landed in the predetermined position accurately as if measured with a ruler in front of other people's eyes.

"Of course it's mom and dad, and my sister~"

Sister? Sensing Haruka's rising elation, Ash also took note of this information with a bit of surprise.

The reason why I am attacking as a school worker instead of the King of the Night is precisely to make these "princesses" gradually fall in love with me while shining. After all, there is an old saying on Earth that love grows over time.

Since there are three of them, I have to find a way to get closer to them. If Haruka likes her sister so much, and if I can get along well with her sister, then even Haruno Haruka, who was originally resisting me, will naturally get along with me, right?

"Uh-huh!"

What a perfect plan! As expected of a genius like me, I have a plan!

"In that case, I'm really looking forward to meeting your sister."

"Yeah, yeah~" The result of turning around with a smile was that the smile froze on the girl's face. Because she was too happy, the girl, who had not heard Ash's voice before, now realized who was the person who had been chatting happily with her.

"Why, why is Mr. Ash... here?"

And why do you have to emphasize my sister? It’s scary! So scary!

"Why? I'm a school worker, so it's my job to help with the event." Like throwing cards, vases and other decorative items were thrown in front of her and landed on their respective desks, with no difference in the exact amount. "You look so happy, why don't you tell me about your sister?"

"no, do not want!"

The girl naturally took a step back.

"You're so proud, why don't you tell me her name and how cute she is?"

Don't look at me like I have no interest in this, in fact, the elves under my command are also very cute~

The girl naturally took two steps back, turned around quickly, and fled with her companions who had escaped from the silent barrier.

"Ash is so scary! I won't say that!"

"Don't be shy just because I'm too dazzling... hehe." Looking at the brown-haired girl's fleeing back, Ash laughed out loud.

If we were to talk about our first meeting, compared to the other two who are both pretty and have great temperaments that completely suit my taste, I'm not very fond of you, especially the one with thick eyebrows, except for your toughness.

But now it seems.

"Isn't this actually cute?"

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Just as Ash's self-introduction says, as a genius, he has the talent and confidence to become the No.1 "King of Kings" no matter where he is or what he does if he wants!

"Dear parents, please come this way and pay attention to your children! Regarding our school's 500-year history—"

"Surprisingly, you're really working hard."

The work that clearly belonged to him as the student council president was taken away by the other party without any explanation, and he completed it perfectly. Even though Nan was unwilling, he had to admit the other party's strength with a sense of frustration.

"But Noble College doesn't even have a 500-year history..."

"Mmmmm...Mmmmm~"

As one of the few students whose family could not be present on Family Day, Qiluo, lying on the table, was still staring at someone's back with resentful eyes.

There was nothing they could do. After all, the ultimate villain who threatened to invade the Earth was right here and had become a member of the school. It wasn't funny at all. They only half believed Ash's joking words and could only continue to stare at his every move in fear.

Forget about the stupidity of proactively attacking and defeating the opponent. Not to mention that with their current strength, they would just be sent packing. Remember, they are Pretty Cure, not some random magical girl. Using Pretty Cure's power against someone before the opponent has even made a move is something they would never do.

"What's wrong, Kirara-chan~" Another ghost suddenly appeared beside her. Having been frightened so many times before, the girl had become more relaxed. "You're staring at me like that. I know you actually like me, but you're just not saying it."

"Seeing you're all alone today, it's okay. As your future king, I will grant you the warmth you desire. How about we start by just dating to get to know each other?"

"Ah, I really appreciate the janitor's kindness, but I'm not that lonely." Perhaps touched by Ash's words, the girl took a deep breath and then calmly declined. "So, sorry, I refuse."

"Then I see you're planning to launch an offensive against Chunchun today. I advise you to give up—Hey, listen to others!"

After being rejected for the Nth time, Ash decisively rushed to Haruka, who had just put down the phone and was looking very nervous, amidst Kirara's exclamation.

"Hey, Haruka-chan, take this opportunity today to tell your family how much we care about you, and then go on a date with me!"

Of course, it was natural that the matter would be settled later.

Chapter 24: What is the so-called family?

"Shhh~ Let's talk about this later!"

Seeing Haruka's nervous face, Ash couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. This wasn't her usual shy, verbal rejection reaction, could it be?

"Haruka-chan, you look so flustered, could it be?"

"My family was already here, but even my dad, who's so friendly regardless of the occasion, came over! He said he'd give everyone at school a gift and then give me a big hug."

I'm already this old! It's too embarrassing to do this in front of everyone!

"Isn't that great?" Ash, feeling a little envious, stopped teasing her. "Being able to ignore other people's gazes means you have a great family."

"A wonderful family indeed." Perhaps after hearing a hint of ambiguity in Ash's words, the still flustered girl calmed down and looked at him again. Then, with a solemn bow, she pleaded, "Mr. Ash, you want us to be your queen. I don't think we can change your mind or convince you no matter what we say."

"As long as you know."

"But, this is our business, the Pretty Cure issue should just be resolved between us." Not wanting to involve anyone else, especially her family, the girl pleaded with all her heart while carefully glancing at Ash's expression. "Regarding my family, my sister! Please—"

"Do not worry."

He extended his sinful hand towards the reddish-brown "fluffy ball" and began to rub it wantonly as the girl exclaimed. "Do you think I, Ash, am such a person who cannot judge the situation?"

"Ouch!" The embarrassed girl hurriedly snatched her hair back from Ash's hand, blinking her red eyes. "I just know that Ash is a very free-spirited person...Ah, I saw my mother!"

"Go ahead." The man patted the girl on the back and encouraged her. "I won't do anything rash. Today is your day with your family, so go enjoy it."

"..."

After she came to her senses, she looked at the man waving at her from behind with some surprise, and thanked him again solemnly.

"Thank you, Mr. Ash!"

"Tsk tsk, that won't do." Ash couldn't help but shake his head at the girl's cheerful back. "I haven't done anything to actually help you, and this is how you thank me for just a small favor? That's too sweet, girl."

However, this does remind me of some interesting things... But now, I don't have any family, so let me also take a look at how happy you and your family are.

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"Uuuuuu——"

"Why did you come back crying?" Haruka couldn't help but touch the furry thing again. This time, she was so sad that she didn't even have time to care about Ash's dirty hands.

"You've always loved my younger sister since elementary school, but now you hate me as your older sister!"

How could this be? I have had the dignity of being your elder sister since I was born!

"Hahaha, what a personality!"

He couldn't help but use force with his hands and ended up breaking her hair tie. The girl hurriedly tidied up her messy hair amid the man's laughter.

"You know what? Haruka? A person's past self is usually their enemy. If they see something they liked in the past now, they'll deliberately say it's something they hate in order to show their maturity."

"This is especially true for children. Perhaps it's the rebellious phase when they want to change. So, Haruno-sama, you don't need to take it too seriously."

"But!" The girl couldn't help but speak out without even paying attention to the change in Ash's address.

"What can I do...ah, I'll try Momoka's favorite joke from childhood!"

She will definitely laugh if she sees this!

"How about it?"

"I can't do it anymore..." Haruka came back dejected, looking even sadder than before. "My little sister actually called me boring, and I'm obviously the older sister!"

"It's so interesting to be a big sister like this."

"Doesn't Ash have any brothers or sisters?" Yao couldn't help but look at Ash who couldn't stop laughing.

In the TV dramas I watched, there were often settings like the emperor's younger brothers and the emperor's older brothers.

"I don't even have any family." Ash shook his head and continued lightly. "I'm not sure if I have any relatives at all. After all, I can't even remember my parents' faces."

So probably not, and some probably wouldn't want such an unfilial son.

"!" Upon hearing this, Haruka's face changed drastically, like a child who had done something wrong, lowering her head and stammering in panic in front of him. "I'm sorry, Ash! I didn't know, I didn't know you had such a thing--"

"Who are you worried about?" Before she could finish her apology, a thick hand, like a hat, covered the blinded girl's head and began to shake her from side to side. "Do you think I'm telling some touching story on some talent show to gain sympathy from the audience and judges? Don't underestimate me!"

So what if I don't have this family bond? Now I have people who love and respect me! And a bat half that's in perfect harmony with me!