Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"Do not."

Yaxu, who had been listening attentively, suddenly spoke up at this moment, and what he said was shocking.

"In the beginning, it wasn't actually four people, but five."

"Haha~ Besides the Four Heavenly Kings, there's also a fifth hidden boss. How traditional... Wait, Yaxiu, what did you say?"

I've never heard anyone say this before! Even though the sudden information she threw out startled everyone, Yaxiu continued to speak as if nothing had happened.

"In fact, the first unit that was copied from you was not from a knight or an Ultraman, but from Ash, who possessed the power of a metal hero."

"Then, what about the others?"

Why have I never heard of it? No, why can't I even find any clues about it?

"died."

"He's dead?"

Yaxiu didn't realize that she was telling any earth-shattering secret. She only reacted when she saw the surprise on the faces of others, including the one who was frightened from Yongjiu into Twilight, and she couldn't hold back her surprise. You guys didn't know this?

"Yes, a long time ago, after he learned of his mission, he seemed unable to accept it or for some other reason. In short, he chose to abandon everything and escape. Then he was found and killed by Dust."

Yashu spread his hands in front of him and shrugged innocently.

"So that's why he was the one who came after me in the first place. After all, it wouldn't be the first time... Is there really any need to be so surprised?"

"You're only telling me this now. I wonder who you inherited it from."

After suddenly knowing this, Ash felt like the back of his head was buzzing and pinched his nose.

"But, the characters who were killed off before the story even began... I really don't know if that's good or bad."

"I heard he wasn't a bad guy. What a pity! If he were still alive, he would probably be willing to help us."

"hope so."

Until all the lost Pretty Cure are found, that's all Ash can think about.

26

Chapter 26: Echo's Love.

"No need to rush, Ayumi?"

"Yes?"

Hearing Ash's voice, Ayumi, who was about to leave, stopped in hesitation.

"If you have something to say, please tell me."

Ash is leaving tomorrow to look for other Pretty Cure girls, and in order not to worry him, or perhaps because of the awkward past relationship between the two of them, Ayumi originally planned to take this opportunity to leave. This would be better for everyone, right?

But you suddenly called me, what was your intention... It was obvious that I had made up my mind with great difficulty.

"I told you there's no need to rush."

Wasn't he also troubled by what Ayumi was thinking?

For some reason, being alone with her brought me back to the days when we were just the two of us. The days I spent trying to cooperate with this withdrawn, reserved, yet warm and brave girl, though brief, were a unique and beautiful chapter in my life.

She was clearly just an ordinary girl... Yes, she was just an ordinary girl with social anxiety at the beginning, but she became an extraordinary person in the end.

"Hahaha~"

Ash couldn't help laughing and comforted her and sat down opposite him in the room.

"There's no need to be so tense between us, right? This isn't like interrogating a criminal or anything like that."

However, those days will never return. Both she and I are well aware of this, which is why it is so embarrassing.

"Whoo~"

Ayumi calmed her restless mood by breathing softly, and after a while, she finally gave him her usual sweet smile.

"I'm just a little excited. After all, it's been a long time since we last met~ Ash!"

I will abide by the rules of the game and will only call you by this name from now on.

"Yes, it's been a long time since I last saw you either, Ayumi."

"..."

"..."

In the mutual silence, the silence was finally broken by the girl's laughter.

"Ash, you've really changed a lot just as you said. Both the Ash I knew and the Ash I know."

"If you say you're disappointed, I won't agree with you, okay?"

It was clearly just a little joke, but for some reason, while waiting for the answer, he felt a little uneasy and restless.

Did I care too much? No, of course not.

To say that what happened between him and Ayumi was over and that he didn't care about it, would be truly self-deception and irresponsibility, right?

"No, I like it very much. Ash is now a man with a strong temper. To use the words of Miss Mana, it makes my heart flutter right now!"

Yes, I like it very much.

Of course, Ayumi was not lying about this. In her eyes, a man who sets a goal and clearly fights to protect something is indeed ten or even eleven points handsome.

"What a lovely compliment! I'm someone who will happily accept any kind words, no matter how many they are."

Having said this, Ash regained his serious expression.

"But it's almost time to get down to business, Ayumi. I'd like to ask you to stay here."

"Why? Of course, I want to help Ash just like everyone else."

Her calm nature prevented her from getting furious and making a scene when she heard it. Instead, she stared at Ash with her bright yellow eyes.

"Does that mean I'm no longer useful?"

Or... am I no longer needed?

"If that were the case, I wouldn't have gone to so much trouble to say so much in front of others."

Seeing that she was about to have evil thoughts again, Ash, who would never allow her to do so, tapped her forehead with his fingers to bring her back to her senses in time.

"Really? You're the Pretty Cure I chose. Have some faith in yourself!"

"I want you to stay here and protect this place."

Or rather, our home.

"Of course, there are others staying here too. It's not that I don't trust them, but... I think it would make you feel more at ease if I ask you for help, okay?"

After all, you are Cure Echo.

"Yes."

This time, a genuine and obvious smile of joy bloomed on her face.

"I will definitely protect the place where Ash returns!"

"I feel relieved to hear that."

When Yaxiu was about to get up and leave, he suddenly felt a blockage from his sleeves, making him sit back on the bed. Compared to the beginning, this time it was Ayumi who made him stay.

"Ash, have you forgotten what you haven't said yet?"

"for example?"

"It's between us."

The heel of her foot, which was quietly raised, touched the half-closed door behind her. She heard the lock click, and the little hand of the girl, who had turned into an echo angel with a smile, quietly climbed onto Ash's hand again.

"Okay~ It's been so long, can't you just take a good look at me now?"

"How can I forget you? What difference does it make?"

Whether it was Ayumi or Echo Angel, his impression of her had remained unchanged. Even now, whether it was the dazzling golden twintails or the pleasant smell, whether it was her growing breasts or her pretty face stained with a pale cherry-red color that stared straight at him...

In a trance, he suddenly realized that the girl who used to follow him shyly was a thing of the past, and Ayumi now was indeed such a beautiful lady.

"how?"

After such a long time, you may not be the only one who has changed.

"Ayumi, you've become more beautiful."

Seeing his dazed face, the girl smiled even more happily.

"Ash, you said you've heard my echo, right?"

It seems that the emotions I wanted to convey and the hands I wanted to hold that day finally reached their destination unwaveringly.

"Now that you know, you should at least compensate me for leaving me alone in this empty room, right?"

"Ha~ Isn't that a bit—"

Before Ash could finish, the girl's full weight pushed him backwards. Behind him was the softness of the bed, and in front of him was the fragrance of the girl so close. Caught between them, Ash was naturally unable to move.

The girl who was shy and withdrawn in front of others would only show this side of her in front of him.

"Ash, I want your compensation."

If I was still hesitant before, now that I see you as you are now, I can be sure that you... are indeed mine! It's not something else, it's the same person!

But unfortunately, I also know one other thing clearly: Ash will not belong to me.

I felt a little uneasy, and more than that, indignant.

So, it’s okay for me to be a little bit naughty, right?

So without any warning, she came closer, biting his lips with a force that was too strong to hurt him, and with some stubbornness.

"Ayumi...Ayumi?"

Ash even forgot to breathe for a moment, his eyes blinking continuously with disbelief.

"Hehe~ Even if that's the case, I've gotten a little back, right?"

27

Chapter 27 gets a little twisted.

"Chirp~"

Although he wanted to calm the other party down at the beginning, when Ayumi really "conveyed" that love completely as she said, he was already immersed in it and unable to extricate himself... No, it should be said that he responded with all his strength.

Ayumi's meaning is very clear, and if you ask Ash what he thinks of Ayumi... if he really had no interest in her at the beginning, then there would be no story between him and Ayumi from the beginning.

What you think is what I want, isn't it?

The not-so-clean little hand followed the curve of the trembling graceful and beautiful body all the way up to the back. Just when he wanted to respond actively, he saw Ayumi, who was constantly breathing in and out hot breaths, suddenly blocked his fingers in front of him again.

What does this mean? Is it a case of playing hard to get?

"Ash."

After adjusting her seat and moving up, Ayumi, who was looking down from above, came against the light above her head and stared at him with her golden eyes that only appeared after her transformation.

"You're the one who wronged me, so in order to make it up to me I want you to do what I ask, understand?"

For some reason, looking at those two bright eyes of Jin Yan, I felt inexplicably scared for a moment.

"I love yours because I like you."

Please allow me to give you this gift with satisfaction.

"And you are not allowed to love me. You cannot take the initiative to show it no matter what."

Because that would be some kind of betrayal... I would find it hard to accept it, and it would be hard for you too.

"No matter what, you can't respond to me."

She took the initiative to put her right hand around his neck and kissed him on the face again.

"That's all."

"...Ayumi, there's no need to torture yourself like this."