Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

That's why, when she noticed a fight had suddenly broken out on the other side, she rushed over immediately. In the most optimistic scenario, could it be that Mana and the others had already come? Or was it someone else's... In any case, as long as it's for justice, whether it's against monsters or Ultra Beasts, I, carrying the "Ace" on my back, will go and help!

However, when she made preparations for reinforcement and rushed over, the first thing she saw was two intertwined and brilliant figures with two bright red roads behind them.

Looking at the selfish monster corpses lying on the ground, I was so confused that I had to take off my lipstick and look around.

"This……"

“Yo~!”

From a distance, he could spot the figure whose lipstick was even darker red than Kei's. After undoing his transformation, Ash also greeted her in a rather nostalgic tone.

"Isn't this Madoka?"

"Who is Madoka?"

After she finished her transformation and revealed her true form, Madoka Akuri was so angry when she heard the nickname that she stomped her feet. Needless to say, there was only one person who would call her that.

"Ash! It's you?"

If she hadn't known there was something fishy going on ahead of time, she would definitely have regarded this problem as another terrorist incident caused by Ash!

"Yes, it's me."

As she scanned the present Ash with her eyes, Ash himself observed the now-different Aguri. Firstly, with puberty, she had grown taller and older, and as she aged, the girl with the large forehead, which hadn't been noticeable at the time, was now becoming more and more like a transformed beauty.

The little girl who wanted to be a real hero has now grown into a graceful young girl.

"Well, you don't look any different from before."

Ash sighed inwardly, but Aguri felt a pang of bitterness. Anyone could have come, but it had to be someone she hadn't expected. How could she describe her relationship with him? Ever since I'd been cleansed, I wouldn't say I hated him, so he wasn't that bad. It's just... I'm the only one not in your beautiful Crystal Palace. I'm so sorry!

"Why are you here... Where are Mana and the others?"

Didn't they keep saying they'd do this and that once you came back? Not to mention that it was Arisu and I who sent Mana, Rikka, and the others onto that fierce train. I don't believe they'd be willing to leave you.

"It seems that you don't know. Then there are many things that I need to explain to you."

However, while they were chatting happily, Aguri also noticed the Angel of Tomorrow who was always close to him. Thinking of Mana's description of this person's "bad behavior" towards the Pretty Cure, as one of the few who was not included in that list, she couldn't help but want to tease him.

"You're a good person, and you're doing pretty good. But you just can't control yourself as a man. What's wrong? Is this another new Precure you found?"

"Yes."

This time, when she met her senior, Baomei chose to take the initiative to step forward and introduce herself.

"I'm Baomei from Cure Tomorrow, and I'm Ash's daughter!"

"D-daughter?!"

Yuan Aguri thought she was joking with him, so he said with a serious face: "It's surprising that the father is still so young when his daughter is so old."

Wait, is this the same kind of game that's in those books that Arisu collects... Ahhhh! No, no, how can a Pretty Cure who prides herself on purity of heart be so vulgar! I don't know, Aguri, I don't know anything!

"Right?"

Although Aguri didn't mean it, Baomei's tone was full of pride.

"Not only is he young, but he's also a responsible and strong man who can stand up for everyone. He's the father I'm proud of!"

"Ahem! Baomei, I feel a little embarrassed when you say that."

How come I didn't know I sounded so great?

Not only is it embarrassing to be praised like this in front of old friends, but especially what's the meaning of this title... It makes me blush a little.

Um, wait?

The two of them were laughing happily, but Aguri, who was standing next to them, felt embarrassed, especially when she saw the warm feeling of pure parent-child interaction between the two of them, which made the expression on the face of the girl, who was already awkward to begin with, even more stiff.

Wait, this doesn't seem like some weird play or joke, is this true?

Whenever he thought about it in the days that followed, Aguri wanted to slap himself... What did I say to that father and daughter? Damn it!

229

Chapter 229: Cry if you want to.

"Anyway, we'll get attacked if we stay out here. Let's talk while we walk."

Whether for safety reasons or other reasons, the three people who formed a temporary team bypassed the other selfish monsters who came to seek revenge and headed towards the remaining survivors of the Poker Kingdom.

"I see. I was wondering why I couldn't find any trace of the others. It turns out you've protected them all. You're truly worthy of being you, Madoka."

"Of course! I'm Pretty Cure, everyone's ultimate trump card! If I don't do it, who will?"

Along the way, Ash and Aguri also took the opportunity to exchange the information they knew with each other.

"I see. Mana and the others outside have been affected for some unknown reason and only remember the events of their time as enemies with you... Doesn't this mean that our relationship with you has been reverted to its previous state?"

Especially now that Ash has become not that bad, he still has to be looked at like that... Just put yourself in Ash's shoes and imagine yourself being stared at by everyone with such hostility. Aguri gets goosebumps all over his body. It's a pity that Ash can hold on.

"And then you were defeated by Kaler... It was all that guy's scheme, wasn't it?"

But it's very strange, why?

Because like repels like, and no world is big enough to accommodate two "Ashes," I understand Dust's hatred and hostility towards me. But what's the point of you, Kale, specifically targeting me before the upcoming war?

"Besides, when he gave me the gears, the only thing I didn't sense was hostility... No way!"

Under Baomei's gentle gaze, Yaxiu brushed the ends of his somewhat messy black hair and changed his expression.

"To try to understand the enemy's thought process is to lose. I just need to fight back against them... Where were we just now?"

"I heard you'd already taken care of Arisu and Rikka. I didn't expect you to be so diligent."

There was nothing much to say about his distraction, so Aguri took a deep breath and explained to him the reason why he was left here alone.

"After being defeated by that Kaler, he seemed to be planning to do something to me, but failed. He said that I hadn't established that kind of relationship with you, so a parallel world with a corresponding route hadn't developed yet."

"So, for safety's sake, they dumped me here... What the hell is this? It's completely meaningless!"

"Who knows? If I could figure it out, I wouldn't be as troubled as I was before."

"As for you, I really didn't expect it."

Aguri changed the subject from complaining about the enemy and raised an eyebrow before turning the conversation to Ash.

"If I'm not lying, I never thought you'd take the initiative to lead the charge against such an enemy. Well done! You've turned over a new leaf, and I'm starting to see you in a different light!"

This seems to be the first time I have praised this person.

"That's right!"

Compared to Ash himself, Baomei next to him seemed even more proud.

"No matter what his father's style is, his love for mother is absolutely true... Hmm?"

Baomei seemed a little sleepy, and was shaking a little with her hand on her forehead, but was quickly supported by Ash.

"Baome! Are you injured somewhere from the fight just now?"

In order to reassure her father, the girl, with a smile on her face, waved her fists in front of her like a cheerleader.

"Nothing, just a little tired."

"Compared to the future, this level is nothing to be afraid of!"

"..."

Looking at the warm and loving atmosphere between the two of them that continued to heat up, Aguri, who was so embarrassed that his whole body was steaming and red like a boiled crab, wanted to slap himself right now when he thought of his previous mean words.

I occasionally feel like making a joke and end up...why didn't I control my mouth? Damn it!

"..."

When Ayumi's sigh reached Ash's ears, it had other meanings.

The future...

Although Baomei always keeps a quiet and relaxed appearance to the outside world, and although she has never revealed what the future will be like, Ash can almost guess it from her occasional behavior.

Is that why you were so timid before? Are you actually troubled?

"We're here. This is where everyone will take refuge."

After following Aguri into a hidden entrance hidden among the ruins, the scenery before the three of them suddenly changed, and a heavy and depressing atmosphere hit them in the face.

"It's so miserable."

Although he was mentally prepared, Ash couldn't help but shake his head when he saw the refugee camp built among the ruins.

This tragic scene was only slightly better than the one of his kingdom's predecessor, the Elf Kingdom, which was on the verge of extinction and had even the ground beneath its feet shattered.

"Woooooooo..."

"Mom, I'm so hungry..."

"What should I do if another monster comes..."

The people living here have lost their usual smiles one by one, and even have no reaction to the arrival of several people. Some of them just hang their heads in silence and sob softly.

The homes they depended on for survival were ruthlessly destroyed by monsters. If it weren't for the help of Pretty Cure, they might have lost their own lives... The people in the Poker Kingdom, which had established diplomatic relations with the Earth and lived carefree in the abundant and prosperous world, suffered such a devastating disaster in the blink of an eye. The shock they received was so unbearable.

"This is the resident I rescued from the monster."

Aguri also felt completely helpless about this situation.

"Many more people were taken away by Joe and Ai-chan to further places. Ordinary people had no way to fight monsters, and there was no other way except to run away."

But as the only one who can fight right now...

"Damn it! If only I were stronger! As powerful as the heroes on TV—"

Just as she was burning with self-pity in her heart, she felt a warm big hand quietly covering her head, and then rubbing it without any concern.

"Even heroes on TV have friends, but you've accomplished this on your own, Aguri."

"I--"

This guy actually tried to comfort me... What the hell! You're not suited to comforting or encouraging people! But why do I feel...

"No Lu Sai, no Lu Sai, no Lu Sai! Stop touching a lady's head. This random way of comforting her is really terrible!"

Though she protested with words and the gesture of flinging her arms away, the girl's reddened eyes betrayed her true feelings after avoiding Ash. She proudly called herself "Love's Ace," but ultimately, she had been separated from her precious friends and had been fighting the world's malice all alone until now. The injustice she had endured was known only to her.

"Cry when you want to."

Ash's "pat on the head" gave her, who had been holding on until now, a chance to finally vent.

"Who's going to cry...I'm not going to cry!"

230

Chapter 230 Ash's Speech of Justice.

With Ash's help, Aguri was able to release some of the pressure that had accumulated over the past few days.

"The Poker Kingdom, which everyone had finally saved, has now fallen to the enemy's invasion..."

In her clenched fists, there is the deep resentment that comes from Aguri claiming to be a Pretty Cure but unable to protect everyone's happiness.

"It's okay. Everything will be fine."

Only Ash's tone remained relaxed. I don't know what he was relying on, but it was as if nothing could stump him. There was no worry in the man's eyes.

"If I can save him the first time, I can definitely save him the second time."

Just when Aguri was feeling melancholy, he felt someone brushing his back like a feather... Are you treating me like a pet? Don't push your luck! And—

You were clearly on the other side last time, weren't you? Now you've jumped right over to our side quite naturally!

"You said it so lightly, and it's the second time..."

This is different from the previous Doki Doki Pretty Cure where you only fought one selfish monster every week. Do you know how many monsters are wreaking havoc in the Poker Kingdom now? Even I don't have the confidence...

"No one knows what the enemy will do next, so how do you know it will be okay?"

Looking into those red eyes that were staring at him with a hint of hope in their anger, Ash smiled and gave a thumbs-up to everyone.

"Because I'm here."

Feeling the gaze from the side, Ash added another word.

“Because we are here.”