Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

Wait, Ash, how did you eat it so naturally?

“That, that!”

Looking left and right, he could see that everyone had such inexplicably kind smiles on their faces. Yongjiu, as if he was the only one who didn't understand, simply sat in front of the cake angrily and started moving his knife and fork.

"Whatever, I want to eat too!"

"So cute~ Like a little animal~"

"Who says it's not?"

Placing the removed helmet on the table, the three of them fixed their gazes on Ash's face amid the background sounds of "Ahhhhhh" of people feasting.

No matter his black hair, black eyes or faint smile, it seems that nothing has changed. Ash is still the same Ash in front of them.

"Long time no see, Ash."

That's good, it makes people feel at ease.

"It hasn't been that long, has it?"

Unlike the others, you are the Pretty Cures who have been separated from me the shortest time... although I didn't even have time to say goodbye back then.

"Please don't underestimate a girl's feelings."

Nan twirled those delicate fingers, then put down his teacup and said seriously, "The longing generated during separation is not directly proportional to the length of time; it depends on the discretion of both parties' hearts."

Even though the time we have been together cannot be compared with those seniors you knew earlier, we will never lose to anyone in terms of the weight of our hearts.

"...Miss Nan, who can speak such wonderful words of love with a serious face, is truly worthy of being the talented woman of the family. She is truly amazing to the point where one cannot help but admire her."

"Love, love words and so on..."

Nan was instantly defeated when he was suddenly told this. He pretended to be nothing and looked to the side. Even though his cheek was shaking unnaturally, he couldn't hide the redness of his earlobe.

"It's still the smooth talker as always, Lord Dark Night King, who's good at coaxing girls~"

Thinking that she was also one of the victims of "cheating", Qiluo couldn't help but want to tease him with her finger on her chin.

"But this time I didn't copy someone else's cheesy love lines. I can give you extra points because it's original, Huihui~"

"If Qiluo wants to hear it, I can keep you awake all night without repeating it."

"Ah, ah~ But Qiluo, I'm still a model. As your agent, shouldn't Mr. Ash be more cautious?"

Although she said that, just by looking at Qiluo's expression as she couldn't stop laughing, you could tell how happy she actually was.

And I couldn't sleep all night... How dare you say that, Ash! You really didn't show any mercy to me last time and made me suffer so badly!

"~"

Amidst the laughter and joy, it was as if time had rewinded to the past. Haruka, her hands resting on her cheeks, maintained a rare, calm smile and quietly extended her offered hand to Ash.

"Don't worry, I won't disappear without a word again."

Feeling the small palm covering his, he also covered it with his other hand.

"Didn't I come to find you this time?"

"No, I mean."

The hands held together conveyed the girls' feelings and held them tightly together.

"This time, it's our princess' turn to protect the King."

Although fairy tales always have knights protecting princesses... this isn't a fairy tale, it's our story, so it's not strange to be the other way around, right?

36

Chapter 36 I want it!

'Blink.'

I think Ash will understand my feelings, right?

'Romantic wink~'

As two people who have actually opened up to each other's innermost thoughts, there are many things that can be understood even without being spoken out loud, which can be regarded as a little secret between the two of them.

"It's so nice, a little secret of flirting like this~"

Looking at the silent eye contact between the two, Qiluo "complained" sourly.

"But Qiluo, I'm so sad to be excluded~"

"No, not anymore! Of course Qiluo is with me!"

"Including the last time in bed?"

"Wa ...

Princess Haruka's Unit-01 declared overheated and silent.

"Cough cough!"

Noticing that the atmosphere was starting to get tense, Ash immediately changed the subject.

"It's almost time for us to get down to business."

For example, what's going on in this kingdom, and why are you here of all places...

"Could it be that my Haruka suddenly became unable to move again after hearing about the princess?"

"How, how can you say that to someone else?"

Miss Haruno's ears immediately turned red when she heard such subjective speculation. She wanted to raise her fist to prove herself, but she saw that her companions around her were all hiding their smiles.

"Big, everyone?"

"Uh-huh~ Lord, the main thing is that what Ash said doesn't seem to be a problem at all."

Although in the final battle against the "New Witch of Despair", the girl who united with everyone to become the "Grand Princess" finally realized her dream of becoming a real princess, but in everyone's heart, no matter how mature she becomes, Miss Haruno will still be the "little girl" who holds the princess picture book and has romantic fantasies.

"Don't laugh! For girls, beautiful dreams are necessary!"

Haruka, who was rarely acting like a spoiled child, snorted and looked away, until Ash caressed her, and she slowly calmed down like a little animal.

"But, what I'm saying is pretty much the same..."

After showing off, the three of them also told Ash the story of what happened after they parted that day.

After listening to the girls' explanation of this country, Ash thought for a moment and came up with a concise answer.

"So, you came to this country by accident, and in order to protect this kingdom that was under attack, you spontaneously decided to stay and protect it as Pretty Cure."

"That's pretty much it."

Haruka, with her pure white skirt slightly lifted, looked like a blooming flower. Ever since that incident, Haruka has naturally shown more ways to show off her charm in every move she makes.

"During this time, we were treated as princesses and respected by this country that doesn't have princesses, so we accidentally stayed a little longer."

"As a responsible person, that's quite typical of you... But, you said this country is called the Pumpkin Kingdom?"

Sorry, he skipped the path all the way here. Apart from the magical-style buildings that really fit the description in fairy tales, he really didn't see anything pumpkin-related here. If this is the real name, then it's too unworthy of the name, right?

"Because it's too dangerous outside, we asked everyone to hide in the palace hall and not come out for the time being."

Following Nan's call and opening of the curtain next to him, many shivering little pumpkin elves crawled out from underneath.

"I see."

Ash nodded. He could understand what he was saying. However, some cunning and less upright thoughts crept into his mind.

"So did Ash see the guard outside?"

"I saw them and killed them all."

"They should welcome it...huh?"

"what?"

The girl and the knight stared at each other, and suddenly realized that there might be some things they didn't understand in their communication, and they were talking at cross purposes.

"So, you're saying that the owner of this place has some kind of control ability, and that those monsters outside are all recruited by him to defend the country?"

So that's why they had that guarding appearance in the beginning.

"That's right. We've even worked together to repel several enemy attacks before..."

Nan, feeling that things were getting difficult, looked like he had a headache.

"Although I guessed you might call me without saying anything, I didn't expect it to turn out like this. How am I going to explain this to him later?"

The blow that Yashu was about to hit her forehead was dodged by the girl nimbly. It seemed that she had a subconscious reaction after experiencing it so many times.

"What are you worried about?"

Unconvinced, Ash continued to stretch out his hand, and amidst the girl's resentful eyes and "Ah" cry, he left a red mark on it with great persistence.

"Now that I'm here, you can just rely on me at any time!"

"You are my princess, just smile for me alone!"

"What a domineering king!"

"?"

It felt like something had happened and Yongjiu raised his little face with a mouth full of cream.

"What happened?"

"It's nothing, just keep eating if you want."

"Oh."

Looking at the other three princesses, although they also complained, the corners of their mouths seemed to be unable to suppress the curves. Yongjiu, relieved, turned his attention back to the cake.

Anyway, compared to other troubles, it would be much easier as long as I trusted what Ash said.

"Oh no, Princess!"

Not long after, a gloomy young man dressed in exquisite attire rushed in, calling out the name of Precure. Even his gentlemanly attire could not conceal his panic.

"Those monsters that protected our country were all defeated by unknown individuals—"

The minister, who had finally caught his breath, smelled something bad. Normally, the princesses would have rushed out in indignation upon hearing about a crisis, so why were they nowhere to be seen now?

"Princess? Pretty Cure?"

"Don't look for it anymore."

To the other party's surprise, the voice that responded to him was an unfamiliar male voice.

"They won't respond to you because I'm the one here now."

"!"

The overhead light flickered inexplicably, illuminating the shadowed figure. The sight of the man casually picking up a piece of pumpkin cake sent a sense of danger shooting up his spine from his heels, causing him to freeze in his tracks.

What's wrong with me? Is this man... dangerous?

"excuse me."

Suppressing the inexplicable fear in his heart, the man still showed impeccable etiquette and bowed.

"I am a minister of this kingdom. May I ask who you are?"

For this man, flattery and flattery were completely instinctive. At this moment, his eyes rolled around and he started to plan a new strategy.

Someone who's come here, and this guy who gives people an unusual feeling, must not be confronted head-on! But everyone has their own desires and ideas, so let me find out a little about him before making any plans.

"It's called the Pumpkin Kingdom, right?"

However, there was no intention of following his answer. Ash, who did not play by the rules, just continued to talk to himself.

"The pumpkin here is really delicious."

what?

"Please, what does this mean?"

Just when his head was full of question marks and confusion, the man leaning on the tilted chair changed the position of his legs and answered his question with a smile.

"I was complimenting you guys, that's what I meant."

"I want it."