Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

The more he thought about it, the more questions popped up and the more confused he felt, Ash muttered to himself.

What about the Poker Kingdom?

And most importantly, where is Cure Ace? Where is Madoka?

"It's just like a puzzle game, with so many questions. But the problem is, I'm an ACT player..."

"Is that right?"

As Ash was leaning back in the seat with a sigh, two cold fingers were placed on his temple at the right time, and for a moment they began to rub it vigorously.

Ayumi? Yashu? No... this somewhat unfamiliar temperature is...

"Whoosh~"

Seeing the slightly doubtful eyes leaning towards him, Baomei responded with a warm smile while continuing to massage with her hands.

"It's really rare that even Ash would show such a distressed expression."

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Chapter 209: Enlightening my daughter.

"Homi?"

She said it was rare to see herself so troubled, but for Ash, wasn't it the same for Baomei who suddenly took the initiative to show her affection?

Ever since that touching reunion upon her first arrival, Baomei's outward behavior had been... how should I put it? Not rude, like she was just ignoring him, but rather a kind of polite resistance. Especially after everyone knew she was Ash's child from the future, every attempt to get close to her was met with her actively avoiding and rejecting them.

Our Miss Homi Frederica seems to have never forgotten her identity as a person from the future since she came to the modern era, and always maintains an outsider attitude that is close yet distant to everyone.

If I had to describe it, it's like a child who, after reaching puberty, begins to resist their parents' care and excessive interference. Don't ask how Ash knows this; the answer is that he's actually experienced it.

That's why Ash didn't take it too seriously. Instead, he planned to take good care of the father-daughter relationship between them after everything was over.

"What are you doing?"

So why did he suddenly change his temper at this time, which made Ash a little uncomfortable for a while.

The soft fingertips conveyed a warm touch quietly. Perhaps it was the result of the girl's efforts, or it might be just a simple psychological effect, but in any case, Ash did feel a lot better.

As if she had confirmed something earlier, the girl was in a good mood and continued to massage Ash's shoulders and neck with an unprecedented proactive attitude.

"As you can see, I am honoring my father."

It wasn't just the flattery in words, but more importantly, the sincerity that came through in his actions, which Ash enjoyed immensely. His brow, which had been furrowed by various problems these days, was almost ready to unfurl.

"You are such a filial daughter."

He hasn't even been born yet, but I'm enjoying it in advance?

So Ash chose to enjoy it for a while with a guilty conscience.

"Baomei is really rare."

"After all, this is such a critical moment."

Feeling the iron-hard muscles under her fingers, Baomei also increased the strength of her fingers with a "hey hey hey" sound.

"Even if it's just something as trivial as this, I want to help my father!"

It was just something like this, and she really meant it.

Feeling the will transmitted from his daughter, a certain feeling called pride made the man's "excitement" begin to surge! Increasing! ! ! ! ! !

"Do not worry!"

I really am. Since even this "expensive daughter" is willing to believe what I say, it's just some difficulties. What reason do I have not to believe in myself?

A thumbs-up and a look of confidence flashed from the corner of Ash's eyes towards Baomei.

"It's just another difficulty. I just need to overcome it once more!"

Yes! It's nothing more than an enemy conspiracy. Haven't we encountered enough so-called conspiracies? Since he dares to come, let him come from any direction. I just have to do the same as before and crush them all in my own way!

"Baomei, since you're willing to call me father, then you can rest assured. After all, I've said it before, I'm very strong!"

Perhaps he wanted to show off his greatness in front of his daughter, so he raised his thumb and pointed it at himself.

"In order to create a beautiful new era, I, an old man, will work harder. This way, your future will also be bright!"

"Eh, is that so?"

After hesitating for a moment, Baomei's fingers, which had been working hard, stopped silently.

Is that right?

"But……"

As if she had thought of something, the girl asked weakly with a gloomy expression and lowered head.

"What if I encounter a situation that I can't resolve with strength... and even the people I trust become my enemies...?"

Her sudden change naturally caught Ash's attention. In fact, from the moment she'd first shown such attention, Ash had suspected she was hiding something she needed from him. Especially looking at her expression now, it seemed as if something was bound to happen in the future, perhaps something bad. At a time like this, how could one offer comfort?

"Homi, are you talking about what I'm facing now? Indeed... Both Mana and Arisu have identified me as an enemy, and no matter how they look at it, there's no way to break the deadlock, so..."

"I will try hard to believe."

“When you strive until the very end, a miracle that can change the world will surely occur.”

Gently grasping the girl's uncertain hand behind him, Ash imitated the way they used to comfort themselves in the past, letting the palm of his hand lightly resting on the back of her hand pass on his warmth.

"This is the winning formula they taught me!"

"Even if you find it hard to believe me, then believe in your own Pretty Cure."

Baomei, no matter what you think, whether it's good or bad, just go for it! Because only by actually doing it can you know the final answer, even if it's a predetermined one!

"Dad does... believe it?"

Could a man like Dad actually believe these words that sound like fairy tales meant only for children?

"It's really hard to believe, but since they are here, I'll try to believe them too."

Hearing this, as if inspired, the girl gently placed her other hand over the large hand, accompanied by a heartwarming smile from Baomei.

"Thank you, Dad!"

I finally have the confidence to face a future of "nothing".

-

Ash knew very well that his family education was indeed difficult to describe in many ways.

"But maybe, I have a talent for being a good father?"

You see, it's just like that traditional heartwarming story! It's because I've been caught in the rain as a child that I want to hold up an umbrella for those who come after me! That's what a handsome guy like me, Ash, should be like!

In short, Ash felt very satisfied and proud that he could enlighten his precious daughter who was worried and make her happy from the bottom of her heart!

"Mr. Ash, you are really amazing."

"That's it? That's it!"

In response to Yu Ayumi's compliments, Ash nodded repeatedly, his nose almost reaching the sky.

"I am indeed a genius, smart, and—"

Sometimes people just need to praise themselves. This is also recorded in the famous lines of both the good and bad characters in the special effects series. Ash doesn't think there is anything wrong with it.

Resting her head on her arms, Ayumi quietly watched the man's "crazy joy." She didn't dislike such noise, but rather found his occasional childlike thoughts quite cute and interesting.

"It would be nice if it could continue like this..."

During the few days since I last met him, I spent almost all of my time fighting with another him. Now, although it seems that I can finally enjoy the peaceful time, in fact, there are always undercurrents surging.

I clearly have many ideas that I haven't put into practice with him yet.

But speaking of thoughts, Ayumi couldn't help but think of that incident again...

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Chapter 210: What Ayumi is worried about.

"That day will come, Ayumi."

Putting down his hands that were raised in a frenzy, Ash straightened his mind and became serious again, wanting to hear what she had to say.

"Okay, if I continue, it will just be a waste of words. Tell me, Ayumi, what happened?"

"I'm worried about you!"

I'm worried about both those Pretty Cure girls and the enemies behind the scenes, in every sense of the word!

"I want to go with you!"

So just like when we were partners in the past, at least when I'm by your side, I can react better no matter what happens!

If the two of us can join forces again, I have the confidence to defeat any enemy!

"no!"

Unfortunately, even though Ayumi's proposal was so sincere, it was still cruelly rejected by Ash.

"First of all, let's not even talk about how they would react if a Pretty Cure appeared beside the Kamen Rider they were originally hostile to. Wouldn't that make it even more difficult to explain?"

"Secondly...under the current circumstances, I want you to protect them."

Although the vital signs of those trapped in the parallel world's "sweet dream" are intact, they will not respond to the outside world. If an enemy breaks in at this time, wouldn't they be completely at the mercy of others? Therefore, it is definitely necessary to have someone to guard the house to prevent it from being robbed.

"Of course I will protect everyone, but!"

Although this is the truth, Ayumi still has her own thoughts in her mind.

"You already have Yaxiu and Baomei at home, so there's no need to keep all your fighting power at home. At least let me go and help you!"

"But you also know that Yaxiu is now..."

Lian Yaxiu was also helpless when he talked about this. When the system "exposed" its true identity, Yaxiu fell into such an alienated look as if he was always "seeking his own death". It can be said that he deliberately helped them to be on guard against himself.

"You know the situation. Of course, I want to believe that she's fine! But I can't ignore the practical benefits just because I believe her!"

"So if something unexpected really happens as she said, the only thing that can stop her is your purest power of purification!"

I hope you can help everyone more than helping me!

"So you should trust me a little, okay?"

"All right……"

In the end, Ayumi, with her ponytails gradually hanging down, accepted Ash's result with disappointment, but the light in her eyes continued to flicker without stopping for a moment.

Because I care...

She cared deeply from the bottom of her heart about what Kahl said to her at the end: "You are the only one who doesn't have a future with him."

Could it be that Ash is about to encounter some unimaginably awful situation? And I'm the only one who can't help him? I can't accept that!

Unlike other Pretty Cure girls who have their own stories or are chosen by their partner elves to become legends, she has no companions to speak of. She was simply thrown into her room by someone and half-heartedly became his partner!

Even the miracle that happened at the end, which made her become a true Pretty Cure, was like his final reward to her...

So deep down, Ayumi Sakagami always cares about these things with a little inferiority complex compared to other people.

So, no matter what, I wanted to do something to prove something. Prove it for me! Prove it for Ash—!

"I think the future can definitely be changed...!"

She thought of Baomei's origins, and the way she had smiled at Ash's encouragement. Wasn't Baomei also from the future? Didn't her words also mean she wanted to change something?

"Yes, definitely..."

Looking at the man's back as he gradually disappeared to continue his busy work, the girl suddenly stood up, her two braids raised like whips, and her eyes flashed with a determination far greater than ever before.

"Ash...Ah...Since there was no one else from the beginning to the end and I was alone..."

Now that everyone has fallen, if Echo Angel doesn't do it, who else will do it?

-

Ash, who didn't realize that he had "inspired" two of his companions at the same time, was now thinking about what to do next.

My other self, "Ash," has settled down at Mana's house, and the rest of the Heartbeat Team has pretty much accepted their existence. We'll take this opportunity to gradually approach them and begin the next phase of our awakening operation.