Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"think."

"Well, I've never dated other boys before, so I don't know what to do in this situation! So of course I can only ask you."

Well, if that's the case, Ash, use your clever brain and think about what to do in a situation like this—Aha! You've definitely asked the right person!

"I actually know quite a bit. Whether it's my date with Rei, or my time with An, Haruka, and the others, I can use them as references! And my time with Twilight was also a different kind of date, not to mention that when I was with Prim, I was often dragged around..."

Although she could still smile at the beginning, when these names came out one after another and even began to increase, even Ai Aida could not maintain the originally gentle expression on her face for a while.

"So you've been dating other Pretty Cure girls since I did... and there are more than just a few, and so many! Is that true?!"

"Ah...wait! Although the result is indeed like this, don't just skip the process!"

Mana, her face completely darkened, turned and started to walk away. Fortunately, Ash was quick-witted and grabbed her arm at the last moment. The couple started to walk away, even as passersby, smiling like aunties, took the initiative to make a detour. Meanwhile, Rikka and the others, who had been quietly hiding nearby, lowered their binoculars, their faces filled with complicated expressions.

"What's going on with these two?"

Wow, it's so messed up, so annoying?

"There's nothing wrong with being a couple, right? Arisu, I'm craving black coffee~"

"As someone who likes the same person as Arisu, is it really okay for you to say something like that...?"

Sometimes, as one of the only two "normal people" in the team, Hishikawa Rikka would really feel very tired. However, whether it was because of her concern or worry, she finally sighed and raised the telescope to look again.

It's still uncertain what Mana's purpose is in dating Ash. Is she planning on beating him to his knees and dragging him into the basement to be tortured? Anyway, let's wait and see.

"Well, about you and the others, I wasn't unprepared, but it was still... But since it really has nothing to do with the current situation, I won't delve into it."

After a period of justified anger, Mana, pouting her thin red lips, was willing to go back to the beginning and focus her attention on Ash again.

"So now that you've mentioned it, it's time for Mr. Ash's 'dating experience' to finally come in handy, right?"

"Now that you've said that, how embarrassing would it be if I didn't show off a few of my skills?"

Although I don't have the festive atmosphere that Lei had at that time, nor do I have Yao's advance reconnaissance, nor do I have Xiao An's professional expertise to prescribe the right medicine...but Ash has my amazing wisdom!

"But don't underestimate my intelligence as the Dating King! System, immediately list the most fun places in Dakai Town for me...Okay, I'll just find it myself."

A slightly suspicious look kept scanning Ash's face from his pupils that were as red as his hair.

"A new name again, is this your lover again? Is this really okay?"

"What did you say?"

The whole person seemed to be ignited by a "Teng", and the feeling of the nature suddenly changed. Ash seemed to be on fire and started to compete.

"I'm so distrusted! I've really been looked down upon... Fine! I'll show you what I'm capable of!"

Amusement parks, haunted houses, Ferris wheels! Department stores, movie theaters, O-generation toy stores—ahem! While there were some personal hobbies mixed in, when it comes to actually having fun together as a date, aren't these the only things you'd normally do?!

"Now even if you want to play in the mirror!"

Perhaps Mana's casual words had completely stirred Ash's hidden fighting spirit. Now, with his whole body on fire, Ash vowed to make her completely speechless with joy during the next date! "I can also let you ride the roller coaster on the back of a dragon!"

"All the other doubts and worries are unnecessary. Just let go of your stomach and brain! The only thing you need to worry about is whether you'll be so happy with me that you'll faint!"

"real!?"

Listening to Ash's "declaration of justice", Mana's eyes were like stars shining, and all the previous haze was swept away. She couldn't wait to grab Ash's hand.

"Then you have to let me see your happy side!"

"But compared to the amusement park, I've actually always wanted to climb the Four-Leaf Tower again! There's everything there, so let's go together!"

After locking onto her target this time, Mana, with a beaming smile, immediately took the initiative again, and couldn't wait to grab Ash's hand and run in that direction.

"Honestly, don't you think our roles are reversed?"

Also, aren't your changes too fast?

As for Ash's question, the girl only responded with a smile as bright as a flower.

"As long as you're happy, that's all that matters, right?"

Holding the bag in his other hand, Ash on the roof had no choice but to quicken his pace to catch up. After walking with the excited red-haired girl in front, they merged into the crowd of Dabai Town side by side.

However, neither Ash nor Mana realized who the girl who passed by them in the crowd holding a rabbit actually belonged to.

"By the way, is it really okay for us not to tell Ash about Baomei not coming home all night?"

Ayumi, who also didn't notice Ash and just happened to pass by and missed him, had a look of worry on her face when she said this.

"Ash hasn't contacted us yet. Considering what he's done, he must be fighting his own battle, Puka!"

Although his ears drooped behind his back, his two bright eyes kept scanning the crowd, looking for the figure of the person he was missing.

"Telling him this now will only make him worry, and distract him, adding to his troubles. In that case...why not just let us take care of Baomei? Let us share some of his difficulties!"

“That’s right…!”

Although it was a bit sad that their mother's possibility was ruled out on the whiteboard, the ties that had grown from the experience of living together during these days made them both emotionally and rationally very concerned about going to find her.

"Not only that, it's our responsibility to share his burden!"

"That's it Puka!"

Continuing to use Puka's super-strong sensitivity to energy reactions, it seemed that they had found another clue. The man and the rabbit hurriedly set out again to look for possible clues!

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Chapter 242: Date, Truth and...Fight!

Perhaps because of the excitement about the first date in life, Mana, who was leading the way, ran very fast, and Ash, who was dragged behind and followed closely, could sense the heartbeat rhythm of "Dokidoki" from her side through the constantly beating palm of his tender hand.

Don’t be like this, Mana… Your excited words are making it hard for me to calm down.

"We're here! This is the iconic building of Daikai Town, the 999-meter-tall Four-Leaf Tower!"

Standing tall in the bustling city center, a tower so conspicuous it's impossible to ignore it. A cutting-edge design, the result of the Arisu family's Four Leaf Foundation, its pointed, slender summit seems to reach the very edge of the sky. Standing before this tower, arguably the place where their story begins, revisiting the place with a male companion, Ai Aida felt her heart practically burst with excitement!

“You actually chose this place.”

Although places like amusement parks, shopping malls, movie theaters and aquariums are actually the best places for dates, Ash has been there several times before during his dates with Haruka and Reika. This time, Mana chose a place with a completely different style, which is really fresh.

"Except for the lack of the windmill, it does look a bit like the Wind Tower."

None of his female companions seemed so exaggeratedly excited. This was the first impression that came out of Ash's mouth when he looked up at the black tower.

I just hope there won’t be any unexpected wind blowing at the critical moment.

"No, no, it's the Four-Leaf Tower~!"

The girl shook her finger to correct Ash's words, and with her interest still undiminished, she raised her hand and pointed directly at the top of the tower that seemed to reach into the sky.

“That’s our goal today!”

In fact, Ash is not completely ignorant of the existence of this tower. In the past, he learned about it from Mana's partner elf "Charlulu". It was here that she first encountered the scene where Kenzaki Makoto transformed into "CureSword" and fought against the selfish monster, and thus stepped into another world.

It was here that Xia Lulu, as an elf, was attracted by Mana's kind heart that was eager to lend a helping hand to others, allowing her to transform into a "Precure" for the first time.

"So, the date involves a stair climbing competition? That's a pretty unique and special one."

It can be said that this is where their story began. And what will happen when they revisit the old place now...

"Why, Mr. Ash, can you keep up?"

Ash didn't know, and didn't really want to know in such detail.

Now he just wanted to broaden the horizons of Miss Mana, who was smiling so brightly!

"Who do you think you're talking to?"

The moment she finished speaking, Ai Aida felt as if a gust of wind had blown past her! When she finally pulled her arm away, which she had instinctively raised, she realized that the only thing left on the empty space next to her was a duct leading directly to the stairs ahead.

"Ah, Ash, you actually ran away!"

I just said that and suddenly my competitive spirit kicked in. Are you some kind of elementary school student? Ah... to some extent, it seems like you are.

"but!"

After scolding, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth again. In the surprised eyes of others, she bent down her body with great enthusiasm, continued to support herself with her hands on the ground and assumed the starting posture of an athlete. Then, at the sound of the starting gun that only she could "hear", she rushed forward like an arrow from a bow!

I see! Mana continued to keep pace as the staircase creaked, the cold wind whistling in her ears, and with an excited look on her face, she reached out to the white shadow in front of her.

"Mr. Ash——I'm coming too!"

"I haven't caught up yet!"

"Hahaha - if I catch up - what reward will I get?!"

"Then wait until you catch up with me!"

Mana couldn't help but let out two laughs, and threw away all the doubts and suspicions she had accumulated about the person in front of her. She chose to simply follow her inner voice, licked her dry lips, and continued to speed up her pace!

Racing with boys on the tower is so much fun! Well, Mr. Ash, since you're so polite, then please come along too!

Now she doesn't want to think about those overly complicated things anymore, and just wants to simply enjoy the moment with Ash!

And pure happy times always pass the fastest.

“Hoo, hoo, hoo—!”

When the view ahead finally turned into a patch of blue sky and white clouds, representing the highest point of the tower, Aida Ai, whose breathing had already become distorted, knelt on her hands and knees as if she had unloaded a heavy burden. On her trembling thighs, warm sweat dripped along the outline of her beautiful body, moistening it and dripping onto the purple stockings wrapped around her calves, wetting them to fit more closely to her hot skin.

"Hoohoo! Lost—"

Mana, feeling dizzy like an overloaded engine and having almost given up on thinking, sighed instinctively.

"Ash, you really are— Whew, so fast! So fast!"

I'm clearly giving it my all for the school sports meet, but he's still able to maintain a constant speed that's way faster than me. Is this the physique required for Kamen Rider? It feels just as exaggerated as in the anime.

Just when she was so exhausted she could barely lift a finger, she suddenly felt her whole body sink and she almost fell to the ground. Ash, who was working on something right next to her, had a look of deep regret on his face.

"That's what I was thinking. You can actually keep up?"

Originally, this race was just a moment of impulsiveness, with the idea of ​​getting to the top first so I could laugh at her as she came up breathless. But I never expected her to actually follow me the entire way without stopping, even keeping a few positions between us without ever being left behind.

You know, this tower is really 999 meters tall, and Mana hasn't even transformed yet... As a practical gesture that would make people doubt your female identity, this is a bit scary, Ms. Mana? This is even more exaggerated than in anime, isn't it? Are you a cyborg, or am I a cyborg who's gone haywire?

"Mmmmm..."

She almost stumbled and fell to the ground. Looking back at the white coat draped over her, Mana pursed her lips in dissatisfaction and started to complain.

"You are the one who suddenly scared me by doing something?"

"Your clothes are so wet you can almost see underneath...but this is the only thing I have no intention of sharing with anyone, so at least cover it up."

"But there's no one else on the top of the tower today except the two of us."

Well, in that case, does it mean that the two of us have reserved this Four-Leaf Tower for our date?

"…Give me back my clothes."

That was specially picked for me by Lily, I like it very much!

"No, after all, this is what you gave me~"

She spun on the spot and brushed past Ash's outstretched hand, then held up the mana covering the collar on both sides of her neck and showed Ash behind her a row of white silver teeth.

"It smells quite nice~ I like it too so I won't give it back to Ash yet."

It said there's a reward for catching up with you, but it didn't say when I'd catch up with you. Didn't I just run into Ash? So I'll take this coat as the final reward.

"give me back."

"No~"

Although she had run until she was exhausted, when the chase resumed, Mana happily circled with Ash under the blue sky and white clouds.

"Don't blame me, Mana wants what she wants, no matter what~ Woohoo!"

"It's very dangerous!"

However, the result of her reckless behavior due to exhaustion was that she slipped and twisted her foot. Just as she was about to fall over the railing, Ash, who had been keeping a close eye on her, was quick to act and, with the speed of Eiji catching Anku's coin, caught her between the two dangling "grenades."

"Really? It's fine if you don't remember me, but you've even forgotten your once perfect and elegant way of moving around? Don't make me worry unnecessarily."

"Is it redundant?"

She turned over in Ash's arms, her sparkling eyes questioning Ash, leaving him speechless for a moment. However, before he could answer, Mana took the initiative to reach out and wrap her arms around the back of his neck.

"So, Ash, who used to look down on me, bully me, and not want to see me, is actually that worried about me?"

"Huh, who knows?"