Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

"So, even if I get to know them, I'll be able to do that~?"

There’s no rush.

There's no rush for Ash's matter. It's hard not to alert the enemy by asking about this right away... Hmm, but considering how innocent they are, they probably wouldn't think of such a thing.

"Is this a story about girls, full of beauty and dreams? It's really a fairy tale for children, but when will fairy tales be reflected in reality?"

"but."

The girl let her classmates who ignored her pass by her, crossed her hands in front of her, rested her chin on them, and tilted her head naturally.

"It's not that I'm not interested."

Rather, it would be interesting.

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"Oh, you mean there's a new transfer student in your school? And he's become your deskmate?"

"Yes." Inside the Second Student Council Room, the secret base of the Princess Pretty Cure, Haruno Haruka sat with Ash, in his janitor form, enjoying a dessert. Ash described this as nurturing a bond. "Saya is warm and generous to everyone. Not only is she a great student, she's also very intelligent! Ah—how can someone so perfect exist?"

When I think about how I initially wanted to help the transfer student who was unfamiliar with the school as a "senior", I thought it would become a good story for Noble College, but now I see that I brought humiliation upon myself. It's so embarrassing!

She's such a perfect person, yet she's actively trying to be my friend. How could she be so nice to me?

"Wow?" He flicked the popcorn with both hands, landing it accurately in his open mouth. "Now that you mention it, I'm a little interested. Is this transfer student pretty?"

"Ash, you're asking that question right off the bat again." Haruka pouted in dissatisfaction, her disdainful gaze piercing Ash's heart like a needle. "Yeah, Saya-san is not only beautiful but also has a beautiful red ponytail. Even her breasts, which Ash has always dreamed of, aren't as skinny as ours. That's really great!"

Yao, it would have been fine if you hadn't said it. Now that you've said it, I'm really greedy.

"Ahem." Ash immediately stopped his daydreaming and noticed Haruka's dissatisfaction. "Haruka, are you jealous because you heard me talking about other people?"

If I could get her to admit that she gets jealous of others because of her love... huhuhu~ Is there a better strategy than this?

"Yeah! I'm jealous, even Haruno Haruka, I'm really jealous of others!"

But to Ash's surprise, Haruno, who was even angrier than he'd imagined, actually agreed. "No, Ash, what's your opinion?!"

Yao was angry, and it was indeed a bit like Ash who was angry while eating from the pot and looking at what was in other people's bowls.

"No, there won't be any more."

However, there's another reason Haruka won't really say. It's that when it comes to comparing herself to Saya-san, she's always had this inexplicable feeling of inferiority...

Haruka liked making new friends like this, but she also kind of hated the way Ash discussed her friend's feelings. Even she herself couldn't figure out what she was thinking.

"Don't worry, I'm not some harem hero who can't move his legs when he sees a woman. If Haruka minds, I won't ask about that Saya-chan." Ash apologized, pushing the steaming hot coffee in front of him. "Just consider it my fault as an apology. This cup of coffee was made by Ash himself. Don't worry, I haven't tasted it yet!"

"Oh." Haruka, who wasn't really mad at Ash, carefully took the coffee. "It's not that it's not okay for Ash to get to know Saya-san. Anyway, thank you."

Ash looked at every adorable moment of Haruka, who took small sips of the drink for fear of getting burned, with a heart full of love.

Although he was shocked by Haruka's reaction, Ash was in a good mood. The fact that she was so angry meant that even if she didn't realize it, she was interested in me, right?!

My hard work has paid off, and my dream of marrying the queen is now within reach!

"puff--!"

Unsurprisingly, Haruka rolled her eyes and nearly vomited in Ash's face as the strange, overpowering taste in her mouth overwhelmed her. "What the heck is this?! So bitter! So spicy! So sour!"

It's just a cup of coffee, how did you manage to blend so many completely different flavors together to such an extreme degree! ?

If Ash hadn't given her this cup of coffee, Haruka would have thought that some castle of despair had locked the dream in her mouth.

"What a waste, and so rude!"

"You said you did it yourself, Ash!" The girl wiped the stain from her mouth and almost rolled her eyes as she glared at Ash, who was grumbling. "Ash, are you saying this on purpose—"

"What are you talking about!" You can insult me, but you can't insult my cooking! Almost losing his temper, Ash quickly pointed to Puff and Aloma, who were sleeping together at the other end of the table. "Look, they really like my cooking. They praised it after drinking it, and now they're sleeping soundly!"

Is it really just my personal taste? Just when Haruka was about to start doubting herself, she suddenly realized something. This isn't right! How could I fall asleep straight after drinking coffee?!

Are you dead? Don’t die!

"Ash, you don't actually have a sense of taste, do you?"

At least this is the most reasonable explanation Yao can think of.

"How is that possible? Wouldn't it be extremely painful to have no sense of taste and not even be able to taste the food?" Ash said unconsciously as he poured the bag of powder in his hand into the second cup of coffee.

"So what is this?"

Seeing Ash calmly pouring another bag of Marsala into the coffee that had been mixed with who knows what else and was starting to produce green bubbles, Haruka, with her mouth and eyes twitching, didn't know how to complain.

"I just prefer a more stimulating taste, what's wrong?"

Seeing Ash happily drinking something that he didn't know whether it was coffee or magic energy, Haruka felt inexplicably pitiful. When he thought of what happened before, he suddenly felt a lot of guilt in his heart.

"Ash, actually. I don't mean I hate you for getting along with that Saya."

And Saya also said that she likes to make friends with different people. If she could meet someone as amazing as Ash, she would definitely be very happy.

But, I don’t know why?

My heart doesn't really want them to get to know each other. What's going on?

Thinking of this, the depressed Yao picked up the cup in her hand and took another sip.

“It’s unpalatable!”

It really tastes so bad.

Chapter 173: Ash and Saya, who is the pure one?

"Greetings, Mr. Ash."

The red-haired girl with lowered eyebrows bowed to Ash. When he saw the bright red ponytail swinging with the girl's movements, Ash, who was playfully sweeping the fallen leaves on the ground into the kiva symbol, stopped what he was doing.

"So, you're the transfer student who shines so brightly?"

Ash tiptoed up his baseball cap and looked over seriously, and with a little surprise in his heart, he showed his big white teeth to Saya.

Yao just told me about something not long ago, and it made me take an unusual interest in ordinary people. I didn't expect that she would be the one to approach me?

"Not only is he Haruka's friend, but he even beat Minami? You're really good at this."

But it's really strange. I've always been the one pursuing the princesses, so this is the first time a girl has approached me. Surely it's because I've mastered the art of kingship to its peak! Hehe~ It feels really good to be admired like this.

"Haruka once told me that you're a very interesting person."

Seeing Ash's smug look, Saya didn't say much, but just continued to look at him with a smile.

You've changed a lot, Ash.

Or, is this the real you? I won't discuss it for now.

"So, no matter what, I want to meet that wonderful person she mentioned and learn about you."

"It's not that exaggerated. You're just thinking too much."

In response to Saya's enthusiasm, Ash just waved his hand indifferently. Unlike the girls in the aristocratic school who always greeted Saya with "Hello", there was nothing to be particular about Ash, whether as a school worker or a king, so there was no need to expect any reciprocation from him.

However, Saya didn't seem to have any expectations, and just continued to look at him as an equal as everyone else.

But compared to others, her attitude towards Ash seems to be more "equal" than others.

"But since you know my name, it saves me the time of introducing myself. Come to think of it, I don't even know yours."

"My name is Saya Frederica. I hope you will be able to guide me from now on, Ash."

Frederica? That name...hmm, I've never heard of it.

But he kept calling me by my name, how bold of him.

"You know what?" Ash, who had just met someone on Earth who wasn't surprised by him, was equally interested and insisted on having a good chat. "I'm more than just a janitor. I'm actually the king of the Kingdom of Darkness from another world, commanding countless elves! What's wrong? I'm really powerful, I'm really great!"

"Hmm!" Saya enthusiastically applauded Ash, the clapping sounds blending in with Ash's triumphant expression. "That's truly impressive! I really want to join your family."

"I had a similar thought." But since they had already picked up a maid named Xiao Wei from Earth, it would be impolite to say anything more. "If you keep saying that, I'm not interested anymore."

"but."

This woman was clearly facing me, but her expression never changed.

Could it be that there are experts who are even more optimistic than Haruka?

Noticing Ash's gaze, the quiet Saya continued to listen attentively.

"Haven't you heard that from Haruka?"

"what?"

Haruno Haruka, who had been hiding behind a nearby tree and was worried for various reasons, was suddenly startled. What? I have something to do here?

"I'm not a good person. Aren't you walking into a tiger's mouth?"

"You are indeed beautiful, and I don't mind making myself happier. But what if I want to do something to you?"

Yes!

Haruka was shocked when she realized what was happening. She suddenly recalled that when she first met him, he was planning to capture them all and make them his concubines! Although the current Ash had changed a lot in the sense of "good" compared to the beginning, because the influence between them was better than before.

But in reality, he's still the same Ash! Even the reason he didn't invade Earth was because it's our homeland... Wow, Saya-san, I'm so sorry!

"Saya-san——"

Just when Haruka was about to interrupt them with a heavy heart, Saya took the initiative to speak first.

"It will not happen."

"what?"

"Ash wouldn't do that."

In front of Ash, Saya said with an extremely firm tone.

"Hey, you trust me so much, but—"

"Because Ash isn't scary at all."

I knew it clearly, no, I should say I knew it from the very beginning.

That's why I feel so relieved to come see you.

"I'm in a dilemma. What should I do with you?"

Finally he finished what he was saying, and it was the first time that Ash felt so speechless in front of a woman.

Should I say it's the other party's trust that makes me happy? Haha, then why do I feel angry as if I've been looked down upon?

If this were still the case in the past, woman, do you know you're playing with fire? I, Ash, am not a pure little virgin who can't even speak after a girl holds my hand!

"Ash!"

Haruka hurried over and stood next to Saya, her eyes flickering back and forth between them. In the end, she took the initiative to stand in front of Saya and apologize to Ash. "I'm sorry, Ash! Saya didn't mean to look down on you, it's just that she's a bit blunt—Aww!"

Haruka, who was suddenly hit on the forehead, showed an aggrieved look. It can be seen that she was really in pain, and Ash was also really a little angry.

"Really? Do you think I'm such a petty person?"

You clearly didn't show any weakness in my face when we first started fighting, right up until you were on the verge of collapse. But now you're actively bowing your head and apologizing for someone else? This is really unlike you.

"I don't think so, it's just... I'm just a little worried, that's all."

"I don't think so, so why are you worried?" Observing Haruka, who hesitated to speak, Ash immediately came to the conclusion that she was hungry. "Could it be that it's jealousy after all?"

Now that everyone else is pretty much being honest, it's about time you accepted it, Haruka, right?

"No, no!"

Although Haruya admitted that she was indeed very happy when she was with him, she still couldn't accept the bandit mentality of Ash. The shy Haru pulled Saya and ran away, leaving the confused Ash standing there alone.

"Why are you running?"

"Ash has always been like this. Saya, don't bother with him—?"

Actually, Ash has always been very nice to me. I was just shy and said something like that to him based on my temper. It was really too much, wasn't it? I should apologize to him later...eh?

Suddenly, Haruka found she couldn't run any further. She had been holding Saya's hand, but somehow it had switched places, and now Saya was standing still, clinging to her.

And...you need so much strength, you can't pull it?

"Haruno Haruka, do you like Ash?"