Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

In the face of Yao's question, Ash did not answer directly, but took the violin that she had left on the table earlier, and placed the bow on the strings with an extremely standard playing posture.

"Eh?"

"Rather than going through all this troublesome explanation, wouldn't it be better for you to understand it from a practical perspective?"

(BGM: Anyone who has seen KIVA knows which song it is.)

“?——~”

After giving Haruka one last smile, Ash closed his eyes and started playing his own music. When the first syllable of his music echoed in front of Haruka in the lounge, Haruka felt it.

This is a performance that is just as beautiful as that of the silver-haired beauty... but completely different!

It feels like...

It was as if a goddess was descending from this moment.

Chapter 85: Without Love, You Can't Hear

When the song ended, Ash bowed and took his leave.

In front of him, Haruka still had her mouth wide open unconsciously, simply because she was still immersed in Ash's performance and couldn't calm down for a long time.

"Originally, just this song that I contributed to should be worth at least 50 billion."

Putting down the violin in his hand, Ash instantly forgot his previous perfect and serious appearance and returned to his original complacent look in a second, even not forgetting to show off in front of the girl who was still in shock.

"However, since you are my princess, I will give this song to you for free~"

"So, this is what Ash meant?"

Yao lowered her head and smiled a little embarrassedly, her fingers still rubbing the torn corner of her skirt shyly.

"what?"

No wonder Ash always looked around and talked about other things before, so this is why... Because you are a genius, right?

If I compare myself to someone like Ash, I really feel inferior.

"As a genius, Ash's playing skills are too advanced. With such a huge gap, there's no way he can teach a tone-deaf person like me—Ah!"

Not surprisingly, the girl who screamed and covered her head was hit again, and this time the force was even heavier than any previous one.

"Didn't I criticize your performance earlier for being devoid of heart and love? Now it's my turn, and you still don't understand?"

"?"

Ash didn't say anything, but picked up the violin again and started playing it again in front of Haruka at a slower speed than last time.

"This is?"

What's wrong? It's still as beautiful as before, as if a goddess has descended upon this place...? At this moment, Haruka, who was listening, also felt something, as if the problem was with Ash.

The vocals and movements he played were extremely standard and beautiful, like textbook standards, but this standard lacked a bit of dynamic change. To remain unchanged was simply not Ash's style!

This incredible stiffness lacked Ash's usual free and energetic energy.

"Playing without heart is loveless..."

The girl understood, and remembering how he had scolded her before, this was not a performance at all but a form of dealing with a "task".

"It seems you've finally found the secret to success." Ash pointed to the violin on the table, which had a faint coppery sheen. "The sound of an instrument like this is too elegant, not suitable for me."

"And I don't really enjoy playing the violin."

"Not at all."

But even so, Ash obviously played very well, didn't he?

"That was just an imitation." Ash, noticing Haruka's confusion, patiently explained to her, "I was just imitating a voice that I clearly remember, even though I can't quite recall it."

It's just a copy. No matter how good it sounds, it's as simple as copy and paste to me, so I don't like it.

"However, for everyone in the Kingdom of Night, the violin is a musical instrument revered by the elves. It seems to be based on some tradition... If that's the case, as a king, I must respond to the expectations of my people."

The king is the freest person in the world because he can make everything in the country run according to his will.

The king is also the one in the most difficult situation, because if he lacks the support of the people, then no matter how famous he is, his status as king is meaningless.

"So now you know why I don't want to teach you no matter what I say?"

Asking someone who doesn't like something at all to teach someone who is full of interest, is a joke, how can this be taught? The bigger problem is that he doesn't want to destroy her enthusiasm that is shining because of this.

That's why when Ash heard the sound of Haruka playing for them today, he remained silent and even poured cold water on her when they were alone.

"Ash's favorite." Thinking of the song he had played for Momoka to attract her, and his reaction at the music store that day, Haruka had a rough guess. "It's the guitar, actually, right?"

Ash still didn't answer, but Haruka already had the exact answer.

"Unlike me, Haruka, you really like her, right?"

"Ok!"

The girl, who took the initiative to pick up the violin again and whose eyes gradually brightened, nodded.

"Then don't forget, always keep your dream and determination with you, this is your treasure."

Ash's voice continued to echo in his ears.

“It’s only you who worked hard for this moment.”

“You are the most beautiful you.”

The girl, feeling a little frightened, looked at the finger touching her forehead again, but this time Ash did not use his finger-snapping technique. Instead, he kept pressing his strong fingertips stubbornly on the red mark.

"Without love, words cannot be heard."

I look forward to the time when you can dedicate a song to me sincerely.

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Twilight could sense that the "princess" had taken the bait under temptation.

"Humph, a fake is just a fake after all."

Very talented and passionate, but that's all.

I just released a little bit of my "dark despair" and he took the bait easily.

"Isn't it almost time now?"

Using her violin talent as bait, she closed herself off and, under the influence of that chilling music, gradually became a cold-blooded princess like me... In the following time, she might have had conflicts with her companions.

No matter what, Twilight didn't think she could break free on her own.

"Those subordinates of the Queen Mother are truly shameful. They were actually suppressed by the little girl I easily played around with."

However, the one they fear most seems to be the "King of the Night"... It seems that this is the heavyweight target that really needs attention.

But will this so-called king, like these fake princesses, reveal his true self and become the one kneeling at my heels? Hum, I'm looking forward to it.

"Noble High School...the school for those Pretty Cure girls is here, right?"

After a few flashes, Twilight arrived above the academy and looked down at the ordinary students below who were busy like ants.

"The atmosphere is nice, but it's just mortals imitating a noble, second-rate academy. How boring..."

I enjoyed one-on-one royal tutoring! Tsk, strange, why can't I remember what happened back then?

Also, the smell below, which is full of surging light and hope, really makes me...

Strange, is there something wrong with the induction? I don't seem to hate it?

More and more strange things happened, and Twilight didn't think too much about it and just wanted to find the chess piece he had buried first.

"Hmm~ Is it there?"

Chapter 86 Princess Twilight's Unexpected Behavior

In order to help Yao in her efforts to learn the violin, Nan took great pains to bring her to find a senior who happened to be working in the school and used to be a full-time violin studio.

"Mr. Nan, is this the newcomer you mentioned?" Putting down the work he was doing to plan the bow on the unfinished guitar, the old man with pale hair and beard looked at Haruno Haruka, who still looked a little nervous, with a kind smile.

“I’m really looking forward to hearing performances by today’s young people.”

“I will try my best!”

Following what Ash had told her about how to deal with nervousness, Haruka held her breath and placed the violin on her shoulder seriously.

It's really amazing. I was very worried about something before it happened, but now when I really face it, I'm not nervous at all.

Thanks for your advice, Ash.

"?~"

"Changed?"

From the moment the performance began, Qiluo and Nan were both surprised to find that the timbre was completely different from the previous performance.

How should I put it? It's like actively abandoning the originally beautiful and melodious melody and returning to being ordinary.

Although it has indeed become much more unpleasant to the ear, it also seems to have some indescribable and inexplicable illusions?

"You're amazing, Haruka, for being able to handle such a variety of styles!"

"I don't think this is a change of style." Qiluo's first thought was Ash, who had deliberately stayed there after she left yesterday. "Maybe Ash said something again."

At this point, there is no more sighing or surprise.

Without closing her eyes to immerse herself in it, the girl played in a completely different way from before, opening her heart completely and showing all her passion.

Yes, because only love can hear.

"Um..."

The old man who was rubbing his white beard put down his hand, as if he wanted to take another look at Haruka who looked a little tired after the song was over.

"There are still many errors and mistakes. I can only say that the integrity of the song is barely maintained. It's still at the level of a complete beginner."

"Hehe, it's true that you're still a beginner."

After all, after deciding not to play that song anymore, if I just asked Ash for emergency tutoring, that's really the extent of it.

"However, I can sense your passionate emotions from your immature voice, and it really touches my heart."

In a surprising turn of events, the kind old man's words made Yao's mood suddenly brighten up again.

As a big shot in the industry, the old man has heard quite a few excellent performances, but it is very rare for him to hear music that can be played with such emotion.

After all, not everyone can play without distraction.

"Haruno-san's performance, if you can keep up this effort."

"I'm sure you'll achieve great success in the future."

“Really?!”

The fact that her efforts were even recognized by people in the industry gave her great encouragement. Seeing the stars twinkling in Yao's eyes, everyone present laughed except the princess who was still peeping.

"So, if Chunchun wants to become a professional violinist in the future, she'll have to devote more energy to this area besides her life as a princess?"

"I don't know if I can do it...but I will try my best!"

Just as the old man was savoring the joy of his "younger generation", his keen hearing made him hear an "ominous" sound approaching.

"Who are you--!"

Seeing the familiar silver-white curly hair approaching, Yao's pupils immediately shrank.

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For some reason, Twilight, the desperate princess, couldn't quite find the disgust she naturally felt for the "beautiful scenery" of Noble Academy. However, Twilight, feeling a bit annoyed, didn't dwell on it, instead turning directly towards Haruka's location.

"At this moment, you must have become my puppet, right?"

After listening to the music, the golden mask snapped in two in her hand!

"What are you doing?"

For the first time, a look of surprise appeared on the girl's delicate and cold face, breaking the coldness.