Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"A? Haha, who is that? I've never heard of that name."

"Is there really someone with that name? Just stay in this bad end! No one will come to save you, and even if someone does, the outcome won't be the same!"

Just as the two were feeling extremely happy listening to Ayumi's cry for help, a figure appeared, blocking the light coming from the cave entrance, appearing there in backlight.

"Let her go!"

"Ha~ Really, who wants to be a hero——"

As the light from the cave entrance gradually faded, A revealed his youthful face, which was exactly like Ash, in front of the two delighted villains.

The mocking expressions on the faces of the two dark girls froze at this moment.

"Ah——"

Leaving behind the stranger girl, the two men immediately turned their attention and quickly came to A, half-knelt on one knee and bowed their heads to offer their loyalty.

"Master Ash!"

"?"

Faced with the two former enemies who suddenly saluted him, A almost blurted out "My dear ministers, please stand up."

That's not right. Aren't you the guards here? Why... Uh, Ash?

Are you referring to the reason Ash?

Somehow, the former enemy suddenly became a controllable friendly unit. Especially with the visible enthusiasm of the other party, it was no exaggeration to say that if A let them commit suicide, they might even perform a traditional Japanese art of using their knife to hit him.

"Anyway—let her go first."

"Yes!"

He obediently handed Ayumi, who was still coughing and holding her throat, to A like a treasure. When she came to her senses and lay in A's arms, the girl was still dizzy and didn't understand the series of events that happened in less than 5 seconds.

So, what happened...

"..." Looking up, she glanced at A's equally confused face, and Bad Qian's face also showed a hint of doubt.

Why does this Ash look so young... He's so cute and I love him so much! But why is he different?

The two girls who had been thinking for a long time but still couldn't figure it out immediately gave up thinking like the bad Miyuki before. After all, the person in front of them was indeed Ash, so it was right that I liked him just as much!

What? Why are there two Ashes? Is there anything wrong with that? It's a blessing, isn't it?

As for thinking about the right and wrong of the details, it is still too difficult for a beautiful girl with a bad ending who was born less than 24 hours ago.

"So, I am?"

"You are, of course, the invincible Lord Ash, who defeated the legendary warrior, the nineteen Pretty Cures!"

Badzhi praised the man in front of him with a smug and flattering look on his face.

"So, you are?"

"Of course I am the tragic beauty that belongs only to you, Ash!"

Under Ayumi's inexplicably sour eyes, Bad Akane straightened her perfect curves and shook proudly.

"Um...A?" Hiding behind A's arm, Ayumi, after turning her back on him, asked cautiously, avoiding the two pairs of eyes that were about to burn with jealousy. "Do you understand what's going on?"

"Ah." A nodded, posing like someone else's photo. "I think I understand."

The Pretty Cure that belongs only to Ash.

You are the Pretty Cure who belongs only to "Ash". You are not Ash after all... It's not right to say that. You should be the same as me.

Humph, is this some K language game mechanism in YGO?

"Well!"

Before he could say anything, the two bad beauties seemed to have figured out the reason why Ash would not resist now. They pushed the helpless Ayumi aside and hugged her with their arms, one on each side, holding her with their chests.

The feeling of the villain who was full of malice when you first met him now staring at you with big watery eyes that are begging for affection is really a huge shock.

"Ash...you're so popular."

"Jealous, Ayumi?"

"No, I'm so happy for you that so many people like you, Ash..."

That's what you said, but I can smell the sour taste in your tone from far away.

"Don't say that." With the two of them pouting in displeasure, A pulled Ayumi over and whispered in her ear intimately. "Ayumi is also the most important person to me, so I will never forget you."

"Alright, alright!" The girl exclaimed, covering her ears and waving her hands, stepped aside. Her face, which was originally covered with a little dust, became even more red. "I know!"

Of course I know!

I like this thing about A, and A also likes this thing about me.

"Okay, can I ask you something?" Seeing the two people holding onto him, unwilling to let go, looking very happy, A continued to ask. "Do you still have those silver-gray coins here?"

"Of course!" Bad Akane puffed out her chest proudly as her latex suit rubbed against her. "You brought all those weirdos and coins back here to keep them from getting lost outside. Let us take a look!"

In other words, it's another me, right?

"Then where is the other me who was full of madness now?"

"Hmm... She's taking Happy, Beauty, and the trophies on the cross with her to launch a final challenge against the remaining Pretty Cure in order to achieve the ultimate bad end!"

What a pity, it would have been great if he could have taken us with him... But finding Ash here again is a blessing in disguise!

"Then..." A swallowed his saliva as he felt his lips begin to dry up. "Can you bring them all over to me again?"

"of course!"

"Happy to oblige!"

So, that's what happened.

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"Mana, you're finally awake!" An anxious Makoto couldn't help but get angry at Mana, who had returned with an apologetic look on her face. "You really slept for too long at this critical moment! You don't know anything! About Ash! The other Pretty Cure! And so many troubles that came with it—"

"I'm sorry, Makoto, this time it's true. If only I could be stronger instead of indulging in the happiness in my dreams." As others were trying to dissuade Makoto from causing trouble that would escalate into a terrible mess, the girl raised her head from her deep bow, tossed her beautiful red hair, and her eyes were shining with determination.

"But I know!"

"Eh?"

"As long as it's about Ash, I know everything!"

Thinking of "Ash" who seemed to have turned into a heartless monster again, the girl's fists clenched so hard that they made a crackling sound.

Ash...Let me do it this time!

Chapter 68: Declaration of War by Both Sides

"So, now we're the only ones left?"

"Well, it seems like we were the ones left behind on purpose."

In the Nasta Café, which was much quieter this time, Lihua, wearing the uniform designed by the former manager Ash, experienced the position of a waiter. After helping pour milk into her friend's cup, she began to explain their current situation.

"If what Miyuki said is correct, all the seniors have been captured by Ash now."

Wu Mu was stirring the warm pure white liquid in the cup and watching the spider-web-like vortex emerging from it. He was really in no mood to enjoy the drink.

"This time he's really gone too far... Mr. Ash." The girl deadpanned, expressing the concerns of the others. "I wonder if he'll do something excessive to them this time, like physically assault them or something."

"I think that shouldn't happen..."

"No, considering it's Mr. Ash, it wouldn't be surprising if he did something excessive."

Picking up the cracked silver teacup and taking a sip of milk, Arisu, who was able to remain calm, nodded and asked Lihua to give him another cup.

"What on earth did Ash do to leave such a bad impression on you?"

Qian was embarrassed and felt that she probably couldn't guess the answer no matter how hard she tried... Well, to a certain extent, it was all thanks to these seniors that she could have the hardship first and the sweetness later. Next time, she would treat them to some yaki.

"It seems that now all the Pretty Cures who can defeat those enemies and Ash and save the world are in this shop."

"Yeah." Hearing Zhi's inexplicable sigh, Lily, enjoying her coffee, nodded expressionlessly. "All those who were deceived by that person, then toyed with and discarded, are now here."

"Playing with the word a little bit..."

After looking at the man who seemed to be hesitant to speak and was embarrassedly scratching his cheek with his fingers, Lily chuckled and drank the remaining bitter brown liquid in the cup.

"I'm just kidding."

Zhi suddenly felt the same as Qian.

Who are these seniors?

"Everyone!"

"Whatever the reason, it looks like Ash has turned into the worst villain again!"

Ai stood up in one breath and clapped his hands on the table to make a loud noise, attracting everyone's attention, and then began to explain seriously.

"I don't know much about the story between everyone who is still not very familiar with me and Ash, but the Ash I know does have a kind side and a dark side. He is not someone who can easily learn to love others."

"I know, asking you to do something like this must be too much! After all, you probably also had a special bond with Ash. He was your beloved store manager, friend, guide, lov-lover!"

When she said this, Ai began to tremble slightly from behind, and her burgundy hair fell down as she bent lower and lower.

"But I still want to ask for your help! In order for Ash to truly find himself again... even if it means fighting him!"

"I would like to ask everyone to lend me some strength—"

"Fufu~ Mana, I think you're worrying too much."

Rika next to her chuckled twice, patted her best friend's shoulder, and raised her hand to signal her to take a good look at everyone's performance.

Worry, trouble, anger, calmness, each girl's expression is different, but they all have one thing in common, that is, they have no intention of backing down.

Even if the opponent is that Ash.

"Indeed, Ash is one of the most important people we know."

He's also the boy I like.

Lei sighed deeply and then smiled at Mana. "In that case, we certainly have reason to continue with him and make amends for what he did. I'm willing to do it no matter how many times I have to come!"

"To stop him from going on and reaching a point of no return." Miyuki, who was usually so goofy, now revealed a serious expression that was eye-catching. "I... no, we have to stop him!"

"This is the bond between us and him!"

"It's our responsibility too!"

After being slightly surprised to hear the answers from the two people who had fought side by side with her, Ai Aida also revealed a heart-warming smile.

Mr. Ash, you've been through the story and still have some great friends. That's great!

As expected, he's the likable man who taught me and changed me to pay more attention to the people around me...

"That--"

"Click!" Just when Ai wanted to inspire everyone with a perfect ending, the TV above her head suddenly turned on by itself. Not only that, everyone in this integrated city also saw the next scene.

"here we go."

A, who worked as a diligent porter together with Ayumi, Akane and Nao, put down the pile of coins in his hand, maintained a serious expression, and looked up at the TV screen in the base with the girls on the other side.

"This is it!"

Among the citizens outside, some immediately recognized that the picture showed an empty lot in the city center where construction was about to begin. However, a tall, dark tower had suddenly appeared overnight on the empty lot where only some construction materials were piled up.

As the camera zoomed in, many people gasped in shock!

It turned out that it was in the room at the center of the tower. A masked man who didn't look like a good guy was sitting with his legs crossed on the brass throne in the center. But what attracted the most attention were the dozens of poor girls tied to the crosses behind him.

"How could it be them?!"

Immediately, the sharp-eyed people recognized them in disbelief. These poor girls were actually the Pretty Cure who had helped them before!

"Mortals, do you see this?! The Precure who once saved you and the world is now my defeated opponent!"

As the man made his arrogant declaration, dark hatred and ominous aura leaped throughout the entire shot.

He jumped up from the throne and stood on the golden cross of the brown-haired girl. The red light behind the mask stared at A and Guangmei on the other side as if passing through a TV screen.