Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

Ash, who had just brought a bucket and a towel from the backstage restroom, looked up and saw several grown men stacking up on top of each other while blaming each other.

"Hey, I can't even help hold the bottom up, can you, a saboteur, do this?"

"Watch your words, pirate! And you, don't you even know how to do the most basic cleaning?"

"Shut up! The doctor is usually in charge of the ship... Hey, Ultraman, you should pay attention too—"

"This young master is already very stable - wow, I'm about to fall down!!"

The stacked Arhats collapsed like the Tower of Babel in the noise, knocking over the bucket that Ash had just taken.

"What are you guys doing..."

Ash closed his eyes helplessly, watching the heroes who had fought bravely in the face of the destruction of the multiverse now huddled together, with buckets on their heads and detergent under their feet, all the while shirking responsibility.

If you want to know why it turned out like this, the story starts from before this morning.

After confirming his relationship with the Pretty Cure, Ash took them on a honeymoon trip to explore and play in different worlds. Today, after returning to the Hope Flower Market at the invitation of the Heart Tree, Ash naturally remembered the "Nasta Café" where he and Lily first met.

He was so nostalgic when he returned to his old place. So when he was planning to reopen the long-abandoned, now dusty cafe, a few other "wanderers" who happened to be there volunteered to do it... and that's how it turned out.

"Come to think of it, aren't you the King?" Mabelas, the first to get up, rubbed the back of his head, his eyes filled with suspicion. "And you have a personal maid. Wouldn't she come and help you clean up just by asking?"

"In the past, it was Yui who did all the cleaning in the castle, but lately, it's no longer possible. She's pregnant and I can't let her climb high... Besides, she'll be exposed if she does this kind of cleaning in a maid outfit."

"Is there still this trick?" Thinking of the maid costumes that her own pirate group once had, Mabelas nodded thoughtfully. "I learned it."

"Hey~ I didn't think you were a space pirate." After hearing this, Zero, who used the appearance of a famous voice actor as a human body, couldn't help but tease him. "I didn't expect you to have such thoughts~"

"Hey." Unexpectedly, while he was joking, someone next to him suddenly started whispering, "I think the two women in the pirate group are actually quite interested in him, he just doesn't see it. And you, young master, are already six thousand years old, right? Where's your girlfriend?"

"...Don't talk about me, it's yours! You've passed through so many worlds, but is there really not one?"

"How dare you say that... You wanna fight, kid?"

"Ha! When it comes to this, I've never been afraid of anyone!"

"Are you guys from someone's elementary school?" Ash repeatedly held his forehead as he saw the few people who pulled out their transformation devices after a disagreement. "Really, are you getting excited about the festival?"

That’s right, because today is the day that all lovers long for—Valentine’s Day!

"It's hard to understand to be honest."

If this continued, it would lead to a major showdown with cross-set warnings over such a trivial matter, so Ash hurried forward to mediate. "Actually, if you really want to talk about it, there must be a lot of women who like you guys..."

In response to Ash's preaching tone, everyone instantly stood still and stared at Ash with dissatisfaction and a common hatred for the enemy.

"I've never seen anyone so shameless! Is it because you have the luxury of being a harem king that you can say such things without any pain in your back?"

"Although such private matters shouldn't be judged by a pirate like me, aren't you being too fickle? And the scope of your thoughts is too broad!"

"Yes, even for the ridiculous pirate next to you, it's too messy."

"Tsk, you pretentious fellow! Don't think I don't know, okay?"

When the three of them formed a joint criticism team, Ash suddenly changed the subject and targeted a certain "destroyer of the world".

"I heard from Onodera that when you were traveling together again, you ran into your ex-sister and got into that kind of trouble with Natsumi, right? Hahahahaha!!!"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Hearing this laughter, Kazushi's face suddenly turned green. "Saya is only my sister's, and there's also Natsu Mikan, so how can Natsu Mikan's business be considered?!" Then came a series of incomprehensible words, things like "that kind of violent woman" and "just friends," which made everyone laugh, and Nasta filled the air with a cheerful atmosphere.

"And you two, stop laughing! There are beautiful female pirates like that in your own fleet. Don't even mention it. Aren't you married, Zero, and you even have children?"

"Hey, they are just my crew members, how could they possibly—"

"Then do you dare to say that you haven't felt their attitude towards you occasionally?"

"How can it be considered that I was just possessed?!"

"Then do you want me to tell you a few names you've flirted with?"

The two men who were instantly attacked and sunk by a wave were speechless. They could only stammer and let Ash, the "big devil", point at the front and try to challenge them. As a result, all the embarrassed "heroes" laughed.

"This is exactly why you can't beat me!"

"Listen up! If you feel attracted but don't respond, you're simply hurting everyone, and no one will ever be happy!" Ash, holding his mop pole high, proud of his "upright" harem declaration, looked on with his head held high. "But it's different for girls who like me! Because I'm strong and smart! I have no shortage of external power, financial resources, or inner spiritual wealth!"

"As long as I am happy, they will be happy too. I will take responsibility for all of their lives, love all of them and make them happy for the rest of their lives!"

The three people sitting on the ground were stunned when they saw someone who was inexplicably starting to become inflated and even "great". Could you please not say such terrible things in such a cool tone?

"Hey, if I'm too careless and hurt someone..."

"Instead of worrying about who might be hurt, which would only end up making everyone so heartbroken that there's no turning back, it's better to hurt them all and then compensate them with true happiness until they can't even complain!"

You are invincible, Ash.

The three of us would like to call you a man without any weaknesses.

"So you have no right to criticize me in this regard. Instead, you should learn from me!

If you need some relationship advice, I can also provide you with free consultation."

"Alright, alright, we know you're awesome, alright!" The more they heard this kind of talk, the more they felt that this guy was deliberately provoking and fanning the flames, and what made them most angry was that they couldn't even refute him.

Besides... they all actively attached themselves to your side, right? Ah! This is really the most hateful thing!

"But... speaking of which."

All the criticism directed at Ash was absorbed like cotton balls. Just as everyone was feeling distressed, Zero was the first to react. "We're so upset that we didn't even receive a single chocolate on Valentine's Day that we're hanging out together."

"Why are you, a winner in life, hanging out with us?"

"Ah..." As soon as he said this, Ash, who had been puffing out his chest like a cock, suddenly lowered his head like a frustrated bull. "That's what I thought..."

But I don't know why, when I was still happily waiting for the gifts, they seemed to have made an appointment and disappeared in the blink of an eye without even saying goodbye. I had no idea what they were doing even at such a critical moment!

"They say there's a cooling-off period after marriage... I didn't expect it to happen so soon!"

"I really can't say a word to comfort you." Just how proud Ash was before, how miserable he is now. Seeing him sob like this, however, the others felt a little better. "But, since that's the case, let's have a men's party after all this time!"

"You mean?"

Seeing the three people laughing and taking out the game discs, Ash instantly threw away his dissatisfaction and disappointment, and only stars were shining in his eyes.

"The Road to O! Monster O-Man! And Nintendo O-Town Battle Royale—all new games that won't be released in 2055!? Even sequels to games that won't be released in my world?!" Even more surprising was Ash's surprise when he saw the last disc that Zero pulled out. "And... 'Super Hero Wars 2055,' based on our war?!"

"This was confiscated from a smuggler by the captain. I brought it out secretly so I could play with you guys!"

"Everyone..."

Seeing everyone's tacit understanding, Ash, who was inexplicably filled with tears, couldn't sit there any longer. He immediately went to the backstage without cleaning up and carried out the large screen and the game console.

"Of course, games are most fun when played with familiar friends!"

"So, don't worry about those cold-blooded women who won't even give you chocolate after marriage."

"So what are you waiting for?"

The older boys smiled synchronously and instantly reached a consensus.

"Start a round, start a round quickly!"

Let us prove that a man without a girl can be extremely happy!

"No one can sleep tonight! I haven't played games in a while, so I have to have a good time!"

"Ha, who are you looking down on?"

"That's right, look at me winning in a super gorgeous way!"

"Then it's still 20,000 years too early for you to defeat me—"

In the night when countless lovers were in love, the shadows cast by Nastane were those of several men having fun and arguing.

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Special days are for special love. In order to make a gift that can carry special memories, the Pretty Cure girls prepared surprises for Ash without saying a word.

Especially with so many competitors, in order to win Ash's heart and then date him all at once! Of course, you have to be faster and better than others!

If I could be with Ash today, going out on a date hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, I would be so happy~ The cherry-haired girl saw the cherry blossom petals flying outside the window through the glass, and the reflective lenses hid the smile in her eyes~

Behind the glass, in the cherry blossom-scented kitchen, Hanasaki Lei, her apron stained with cocoa powder, laboriously stirred the melting chocolate with trembling hands. "Unfortunately, chocolate isn't like growing flowers. It's too late to cram now, just like what's in the book..."

Looking at the slightly crooked chocolate dripping into the mold, she murmured with regret and a blush on her ears, "I'm definitely no match for others. I just hope this token of my love can reach everyone like cherry blossoms in full bloom."

"After all, it's Lei's own work, so I'm sure Ash won't mind." Looking at the distressed Lei and the cheering Zigela in the flowerpot, the now more mature and feminine Moon Shadow Lily comforted her companion while packing the precious chocolate with liqueur filling she had finally bought after a long wait into a gift box. "But I do think that a Valentine's Day for adults needs a little bit of danger."

"Happy, happy, happy~" Hoshizora Miyuki, singing a strange ballad and even enlisting the help of her old friend Tangtang from the fairy kingdom, collaborated with her, injecting the sweet energy of joy into the mix. Watching the rainbow candy rain burst from the console, Miyuki, still excited, swirled and danced with the blender high in the air: "Happy~ It's a chocolate meteor shower!"

"But is it really okay to put so much sugar in it, Kuru?"

"Of course! In order to make Ash's smile as bright as the Big Bang, Miyuki wants the chocolate to be sweeter~"

"Even though we waited in line for so long..." The chosen shop was incredibly popular, and having to queue up early in the morning and endure the noise was certainly a struggle for a lady like Aoki Reika. But looking at the chocolate she finally had, her beautiful smile blossomed. "But if it's for Danna-sama~"

In her imagination, she even saw Ash's touched expression, and her expression couldn't help but brighten up a bit. "Hate you, Dana-sama. This isn't a show of affection, it's just my duty as a wife~"

"You might not know this, but one of our Blue Sky Kingdom's most famous exports is chocolate like this!" Snow White proudly boasted to her friends, capitalizing on her princess status. "So of course, the princess got the best deal for Ash~ Hehe, I wonder how he'll praise me later~"

"But Hui, will you..."

"No." Unaware of the problem with her cocoa-covered hands, Ainoe stirred the enormous pot, practically burying herself in chocolate. She continued to work hard, feeling a surge of strength at the thought of what was coming next. "To reconcile with Ash, to make him feel my true love... I must pour all my love into him!"

To infuse the great love that spreads across the world into your heart!

"Hey~" For a kid born into a pastry shop, making chocolate by hand was a natural skill. Haruno Haruka's heart blossomed with joy, especially when she saw the chocolate she had molded into the shape of a puff. "It's done! My love is blooming! But... hehe, isn't that a little too childish~"

"That's not the case. You're a princess, after all." Kirara Amanokawa, who didn't have the same craftsmanship as her companions but had also put a lot of effort into preparing the exquisitely crafted foreign chocolates, wasn't actually focusing on the chocolates. "She's still the princess she loves most. If I make her a little cuter, she'll like it too. As for me..."

As a model, she certainly understands the importance of differentiation, so rather than occupying the more popular cute niche, she's focused on the sexiness beneath her clothes. Covering her burning cheeks, even she feels a bit embarrassed after realizing it. Is that a bit too romantic?

"For Valentine's Day, everyone should prepare chocolates."

Meanwhile, Hishikawa Rikka... knowing Ash wasn't really fond of sweets, she headed for Nasta with a dark chocolate she'd made herself, packaged to look like the cheap, everyday kind. "I just hope he doesn't find my humbleness a problem. I wonder what Mana has prepared... Ah, Mana!"

Subconsciously hiding the chocolate behind her back, Rika saw what the visitor was doing and her smile became subtle again. "It's clearly chocolate prepared for the host, how can you eat it yourself?"

"Because it's chocolate for him, I want to taste it even more~" She took another piece out of the bag and put it in her mouth. Immediately, she was filled with happiness and began to sway in ecstasy. "This way, I can share the same sweetness with him~"

Besides, this was a special chocolate recipe that she had been preparing since yesterday and had finally completed easily after a night of preparation. The addition of special spices made her want to remember this sweetness and give it to him in "another" way!

"She's already thought of this. Mana is so cunning... Ah, everyone's here!"

The few people who arrived earlier than the others looked at the gifts in each other's hands and couldn't help but smile at their own similar thoughts. Now it depends on whether Ash will be more in line with the wishes of the other party.

With this thought in mind, the girls, filled with love, came downstairs to the man's apartment. Then, whatever expressions they had on their faces, whether they were anticipation, shyness, or joy, froze on their faces.

The girls couldn't see clearly through the window and the soft light, but they still saw several figures pushing each other...

"I've been up so long—" Chip bags and empty Coke bottles were scattered on the floor, game controllers stained with snack residue, and sofa cushions were scattered haphazardly. Ash, who had been planning to clean the cafe, had become even more messy. He looked at the words "Game Over" on the screen and stretched out his arms. "But it was really nice. I might as well just sleep in today and let Nasta's opening day be postponed for another day."

"Hey, you kid!"

Mabalas, who had originally planned to go out to get a drink, showed up empty-handed, with a look of panic rarely seen on his face. "What the hell did you do?!"

"What's wrong? Is Belia resurrected or is Canaan attacking again?" Ash was puzzled by his behavior. Aren't you a fearless pirate in the past? What's going on now?

"It's even scarier than that! You kid—" As she was saying this, the phone suddenly rang, and Mabelas' face was instantly filled with the word "saved". "You kid brought this upon yourself, so go and see for yourself. I have something to do, so I'm leaving now!"

Soon, the people who flocked in and surrounded Ash changed from good friends who played games together to beautiful girls.

But in such a beautiful scene, there was no fantasy or excitement. There was only the heavy environment, like a black hole that could swallow up even light and even NT would curse gravity. Ash couldn't be happy at all.

“What…what?”

After playing games all night, Ash and Zero finally fell asleep from exhaustion. As soon as they opened their eyes from the chairs they were lying on, they felt a pressure like needles piercing their vital points. And the direction of the pressure... The glances of the smiling girls surrounding Ash after hearing the noise were more terrifying to them than a hundred "Brutons" or a thousand "Kamen Rider Fifteens"!

"What is it... doesn't Ash know?"