Now let me accumulate some "motivation" for you. If you want to hate me, wait until then and then you can slowly hate me.
"That's great."
Looking at the scene in front of her, Lei felt so sincerely happy.
"What's so good?" Erika circled Lei with a suspicious expression, making sure that the smile on her face was completely sincere.
"Lei..." After looking at the two people who were getting closer, Erika leaned into Lei's ear and whispered, "I thought you were jealous of something?"
After all... Lei, didn't you like the store manager so much that you were incoherent when we first met? Now that the store manager has a good relationship with Yuri-nee, wouldn't your relationship fall through again?
"Why are you jealous?" Lei took off her glasses and wiped the tears that overflowed from being moved. "Now the only one who can help Yuri-nee like this is the store manager, right?"
"So the store manager can heal the wounds in Yuri-nee's heart. I'm happy for them before it's too late!"
Saying the words that stunned Erika, looking at Ash who was whispering comfort to Yuri at the moment, the smile on Lei's face was absolutely from the heart, and there was no trace of haze in the pair of cherry-colored gemstones.
Ash-sensei... At the beginning, I was really puzzled by the store manager, Ash-sensei's handsome face and the mysterious aura that he revealed.
But as I got to know Ash-sensei more and more, I realized that the real Ash was actually like this... I was actually a little disillusioned with the image of a handsome guy in my heart, but it was also because of this that I was able to interact with Ash-sensei so easily. There was no barrier and we were just like friends, joking and getting closer.
Every time they suffered setbacks, he offered his support to Pretty Cures as he said. Lei always kept this gratitude in her heart.
Now, recalling his previous encouragement to her and seeing his comfort to the sad Yuri-nee, Lei was convinced that she had not seen the wrong person.
This unremarkable but reliable store manager, Ash-sensei, I really admire you! Me, to you...
"Lei, you are really amazing... I admire you in every way."
However, Lei didn't intend to admit defeat. Unknown to everyone, Lei secretly made up her mind. In order not to lose to Tsukikage Yuri, the girl's love began to cheer for her!
"So, Erika!" Lei suddenly grabbed her best friend's hand, startling her.
"I want to ask Erika to help me!"
"Help, help with what?"
Facing Erika's confused expression, Lei, who was a bit shy, made a slightly shy voice. "Well, I, I want a more intense change that can make people feel, because Erika knows more about fashion, so please."
"Hmm -" Erika opened his eyes wide and thought for a moment without success. Then he gave up thinking and gave a thumbs up to his best friend.
"Oh! Although I don't understand it at all, since it is the request of my relatives and friends, I, Erika, will accompany you to the end!"
Seeing the friendly interaction between Lei and Erika, and how they were ignited by something, even Ash couldn't help but smile.
Such wonderful times, whether real or fake, have their meaning.
I believe that this period of time will be more preserved in his memory.
"The relationship is really good."
With an inexplicable sigh, Ash poured the cooked coffee into four cups respectively, and his nimble hands pulled out beautiful latte art on the golden light brown.
The coffee brewed by Ash at the perfect time smelled very attractive and light, but when they smelled this unusual smell, all three women began to show embarrassed expressions.
"Come on, come on! I specially prepared the secret formula 'Power of Mars' specialty coffee series. Come on, come on. After drinking this, you will be completely energetic!"
"Mom will be worried. I'm going back first." After picking up his handbag and adjusting his emotions, Yuri opened the door with a normal expression and walked out with stiff steps.
"I... ah, the table seems to be dirty. I'm going to clean it first." Pointing to the solid wood table top that looked like brand new because no guests had come for a long time, Erika, who was lying with his eyes open, wiped it randomly on the table with a rag.
"Me, me!" Seeing the others leaving one after another, Lei, who quickly put on her glasses, let out a strange and panicked cry of "Ah ah ah ah".
"I, let me go to the toilet first!"
They have already understood the taste of Mars Coffee.
Seeing the situation where Pretty Cure, who were still close to him, were in a state of disunity, Ash sipped his cup of coffee and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
"The hearts of the people are scattered, it's hard to take them with you - ugh!"
Putting down the remaining half cup of coffee, the feeling in his mouth couldn't help but make him stick out his tongue and widen his eyes.
"It's so hot! I forgot the time... Phew."
Tasting the coffee again, feeling the extremely bitter and mellow taste on the tip of the tongue, which was like an explosion of sparks, Ash's brows also relaxed.
What, it's obviously delicious.
Chapter 28 A character like the sun
In Desert Apostles's base camp, a Snatch chirped and told his companions what he had seen. The Snatch he was chatting with opened his eyes wide and said, "Why don't you call me if something like this happens?" After saying that, he immediately dropped his job of standing guard and followed the other Snatch to that place.
After hearing this, more and more Snatches gathered in the open space in the center of the base. Not only Snatch, but also two cadres Scorpina Lina and Cobra Saga, and even Dark Precure are also here. Except for Dr. Sabaku who has something to go out, Desert Apostles's forces can be said to be gathered here at this moment.
Unfortunately, the purpose of all the members gathering is not to discuss the "big battle to defeat Pretty Cure", which is in line with the villain's behavior. They are here to witness the "duel" between Ash and Spider Gagi.
Because of his own martial arts training habits, Spider Gagi had repeatedly proposed a showdown to Ash and was rejected many times. Until now, Ash, who was extremely annoyed, finally agreed to his challenge in a special form.
"Hmph, that's right! Timons, this is the feeling of a fierce battle. I, Spider Gagi, will never lose in terms of momentum!"
Staring at the fierce battle in front of him, Spider Gagi's blood boiled with excitement when faced with this fierce battle scene that seemed to project his soul into it!
"You can't win with only momentum. Just because you want to defeat me, 20,000 years is still too early!"
Ash will never show weakness, he also pours his passionate soul into this venue!
The battlefield they were paying attention to, and the target everyone was paying attention to, was a fluorescent screen. Two handles were inserted into the two lines extending from the corners of the screen, and they were held in the hands of the two excited people.
"Is this what humans call a game?" Scorpina Lina turned his head and saw the black cassette inserted on the screen and the words "Kamen Rider Super Super Super Peak Hero·Dan Kuroto Director's Cut" written on the cassette.
"After all, our newcomer didn't agree to fight Jiaji once because he found it troublesome." Seeing the two masked villains jumping up and down on the screen, Cobra Shaka also became interested. "So he said he wanted to use a game to decide the outcome, which is quite interesting."
"..." Dark Precure, who always had one eye closed, said nothing, just staring at the excited back of Ash.
"!" At this time, Spider Gagi was operating his character wholeheartedly. At first, he dismissed the game that Ash said until he actually started to try it. After that, he got out of hand, especially the character he was currently operating [Kamen Rider Cross-Z], named Ryuga Banjo, whose ability to attack blindly was really in line with his taste.
It can be seen from the Rider slot at the top of the screen that the advantage now lies with Spider Gagi. He is so excited that he can't help shouting the lines along with the character.
"Strengthen mountains and rivers, burn souls!"
"I advise you not to say that Ryuga's lines are good, after all, something bad will happen." He hit the controller continuously, used his [Kamen Rider Black RX] to do a backflip to avoid the opponent's Sonick Saber attack, and distanced himself from the opponent who entered the combo mode.
"Hmph, escaping is a shame for a warrior and will be the source of your defeat. Haven't you noticed that my energy is already full!" Spider Gagi saw his opponent's flaw exposed in vain. How could he not seize this opportunity? He calculated the timing and immediately pressed the button to switch forms.
"[Cross-Z Magma!]"
"Oh, come on!" Seeing that Spider Gagi had the upper hand, Scorpina Lina started to cheer even more excitedly than him. "Teach this arrogant newcomer a lesson!"
"You don't need to tell me that I can do it!" Spider Gagi, who had just transformed into a lava dragon form, didn't miss a moment and immediately pressed kill. Ryuga on the screen turned the joystick on his waist, and the orange Rider with eight lava dragons spitting out from behind went towards the dark-colored Rider Kick who had just landed and stood up.
"[Ready go! Volcanic Attack!]"
As long as it hits, RX's Rider slot will be cleared instantly, but Ash, who was in desperate situation, showed a confident smile.
"Now I am invincible! Timons, you lost!"
"That's not certain!"
The moment the kick hit RX's chest, a rich male voice sounded in the game's narration.
"[At this moment, something incredible happened!]"
"What!?"
At the same time, the moment Ash pressed the button on his hand, RX turned into a blue light and disappeared in front of Rider's kick. Cross-Z Magma, who was in the air, fell to the ground.
"You don't understand the characteristics of Rider as well as I do!"
RX, which had transformed into the biochemical Rider, fell behind the opponent. After transforming into RX again, it placed its hand on its belt to form the hilt of a sword.
"Revolcane!"
There was no suspense after that. Seeing Cross-Z being stabbed in the kidney by Revolcane and falling to the ground and exploding on the screen, Spider Gagi took a deep breath and put the controller back.
"I told you not to say the lines of that guy Ryuga."
"Jiji——!!" Snaqi, who supported Spider Gagi, was dejected, while Snaqi, who supported Ash, cheered loudly. Dark Precure, on the other hand, withdrew his gaze and stopped paying attention.
After all, isn't that the natural outcome?
The man who closed his eyes and began to ponder his own shortcomings in this battle ignored Ash's strange words. "Is it the inferior who underestimates the enemy? Timons, I will never lose next time!"
"Then let's talk about it next time~ Then according to the agreement, this time the battle with Pretty Cures will be left to me."
"Don't lose."
"Of course."
Looking at the other guys who were eager to try, Ash very generously left the cassette here. A rare doubles game allowed Ash, whose life had been a little tight recently, to relax enough. It was time to go find trouble with the little girls~
"Hmm~ No matter how hot the magma is, it can't compete with the brilliance of the sun."
The sun?
Where is Pretty Cure that can be as warm and dazzling as the sun?
"[Dominate up! Batta! Genomix!]"
After being strengthened with Hopper Vistamp, Timons's legs quickly mutated, and the lower legs evolved into an anti-joint form under the horrifying look in Pretty Cure's eyes.
"Okay, so scary!" This form was still a bit too exciting for Lei and Erika, who were originally afraid of bugs.
"The scary thing is yet to come!"
He chased the two people and jumped into the school playground. The mutated limb joints of his legs allowed him to easily bypass the two people's attacks. He stepped on their abdomens with his legs. After the strengthened legs, he kicked them away.
"It hurts... but!"
The two of them, who had gradually tolerated the pain, stood up, looked at each other, and instantly came up with the idea of luring the enemy out of the school first.
"Escaped." Looking at the two people leaping away, Ash still didn't understand what they meant.
So I will obey you this time, okay?
"Who are you?"
Suddenly someone else's harsh voice came from behind, and Ash turned his head thinking that no one would be at school during the break today.
Seeing the spider-man with locust-like legs turning his face towards him, Itsuki Meidoin, who was facing a formidable enemy, immediately put on his own fighting stance.
"Ouch."
Looking condescendingly at the brave brown-haired student in front of him and his posture, Ash's face under the mask showed a rare expression of interest.
"Didn't you run away? Then this is really interesting."
Chapter 29: Exciting Fight
Today is a day off, and logically no student would want to stay at school, but Itsuki was different. She accidentally left some items at school, and when she returned to school to pick up her items, she ran into the scene of Kamen Rider fighting Pretty Cure.
Now, as the current disciple of Meidoin-ryu and the scheduled next inheritor, when she saw this "Spider Monster" chasing Pretty Cure, even Itsuki Meidoin, who had been tempering her body and mind with martial arts mentality for ten years, broke out in cold sweat on her forehead due to the pressure from the opponent.
Faced with this momentum of choosing and devouring people, Itsuki instinctively wanted to turn around and run away immediately.
However, you can't show your timidity in front of such people!
Itsuki, who was standing in front of Ash, was wearing a pure white Daoist uniform. When he really mustered up the courage to stand on the opposite side, most of the fear in his heart miraculously disappeared, leaving only the tranquility he felt when he was in the dojo.
Itsuki's performance was all seen by Ash. He could smell the smell of fear from the arrogant brown-haired boy, but the way he stood up even though he was afraid made Ash couldn't help but nod.
The stance on the soles of his feet is very stable, and the posture on his hands is really ready for battle rather than just a pretty show. It seems that he is a good practitioner.
He actually had the courage to fight when he faced me. He was not like a passer-by. It was interesting!
I happened to hear Lei say that she wanted to bring her friends over to play, so it seems like this is the person, right?
In this case, is what I found a piece of jade?
Ash was so playful that he immediately forgot about the original goal of testing the current strength of the two Pretty Cure.
'Kain, the locust gene fusion was canceled. '
Looking down at people is surprisingly tiring.
'Okay, but boss, don't say any more weird things. '
'What do you mean by weird words? I just said what I wanted to say. '