"Gu..."
Is this... Smile Pretty Cure now?
I wanted to go out and say hello to my friends, but I couldn't take a single step.
Yes, I can no longer transform, I am no longer Pretty Cure, and I can no longer fight with everyone.
What's more, Ash can also transform into the super powerful Kamen Rider, which is more than enough to replace me, so...
So, am I disqualified?
I'm the only one who can't transform yet, so I'm no longer needed for everyone? Thinking of this, a certain fear of being left behind arose in Zhi's heart.
"Hahahaha——" The sound of talking and laughing was even more harsh in Zhi's ears, and fear quickly turned into a feeling like jealousy.
I'm not inside... Am I so happy when I spend time with him?
So... I already have it, don't I need it?
"Peng——"
The round football left a series of afterimages, soaring from the straight toes.
So unwilling!
The football rushed into the net like a banana arc. After the pulling net dispersed the force, the football rolled to the ground, just like the mood at this time.
The girl with her back to the sun clenched her lips and teeth, her face full of sadness and unwillingness.
Once something you once owned is lost, you will understand its value more clearly. This is the current state, and you feel even more unwilling.
"Obviously——"
The man who suddenly came in... Everyone wanted to have a good time with their former enemies... I was the only one who was left out...
Why should I be like an outsider, watching him talk and laugh with my friends?
You are obviously my important friends!
Even though he knew that this was not Ash's fault, Zhi, who valued family and friendship the most, still couldn't bear this "sufferer"-like depression.
"Damn it!"
The girl volleyed again like a catharsis. The football instantly made a sound as it broke through the air and then hit the goal post violently. It spun violently high into the sky and was firmly caught by the other hand.
"What?" Ash, who was gradually approaching, gently turned his finger to make the football spin on his fingertips.
"You're in a bad mood, so you're venting alone? Then I'm really bothering you."
Chapter 74: The way a man repays is very awkward
The appearance of Ash made Zhidun's face darken, especially when the opponent was still spinning his football like a basketball, the scene was really strange.
"Still angry? Really, the little girl is really troublesome..." Listening to Ash's inexplicable tone of voice, she felt even more depressed. "Why are you angry? At worst, I'll let you see mine. That way we'll be even."
"If you really dare to do this, I will call the police immediately!"
"Tch." Seeing the girl who was immediately extremely alert and started to retreat, Ash shrugged rather boringly. "You can't make any jokes at all, it's really boring."
"You... aren't you Kazumi fortunate that they are very good friends, so why don't you go and be with them?"
"What's theirs is their business. Now I'm here to find you."
Eh, me?
Zhideng didn't react when he was suddenly told this. After all, the negative impression of being instantly killed by this guy along with everyone and having his abilities sealed was too deep. Even the beautiful illusions he had about him were shattered before they even started to bubble up.
Now you are saying that you are looking for me? This strange feeling is...
"What are you looking for me for?"
"After all, you are the only Pretty Cure who can't transform, right?" Ash's unabashed words penetrated her chest, piercing the girl's pain point like a sharp arrow, making her almost want to vomit blood.
"So let's see what's going on with you. As a result... if you feel sorry for yourself here, of course you won't succeed."
Looking at the guy talking in front of me, the wonderful mood that finally rose in my heart suddenly fell to a deeper valley.
"Look... Have you seen enough?!"
"Ah." Bathed in the girl's angry gaze, he took out his sunglasses from his arms and put them on, Ash looked up at the sun. "So I'm going to laugh at you."
Did this guy... before he grew into such a big guy, had he really never been taught a lesson by others for his rude words?!
It's obviously something I'm angry about alone, but you still show up in front of me? What else are you saying to disturb me... are you provoking? It's just provocation!
OK! As the "straight" eldest sister of the Midorikawa Family, I am never afraid of any challenges! If you insist on coming with me, then I will—then I will!
The man pointing at Ash opened his mouth, but no words came out from under his tongue. For a moment, she couldn't think of what to say to him.
Rather, I recall the way the other person ignored me when we first met. No matter what I said, it was just a light word to him, right?
"You... you are like this now, why do you still want to appear in front of me like this!"
"Ha, what are you talking about?" Faced with the patient questioning, Ash asked in confusion and tilted his head towards her. "You don't run this school, why can't I come in?"
"But - but when you come to school, you are neither a student nor a teacher!"
"Yes, but the legs are on me and I can go wherever I want. What does this have to do with you?"
"You——" As a good student, I was irritated by Ash's complete contempt for the school. "However, it was obviously you who sealed Smile Pact indiscriminately and without explanation, causing us to lose the ability to transform!"
Isn't it your fault?!
Now, it's just me! This sense of difference makes me even afraid to stand with everyone.
It was the same time before, even if I saw through the enemy's trick, I only dared to watch, and Reika had to save me who had angered Wolfurun...
"It's me, what's wrong?"
Ahhhhh——How can I hate this guy to such an extent!
In Nao Midorikawa's common sense, if he is a good child, he must reflect on himself and apologize if he does something wrong. However, Ash is probably not a good child, and he is also lacking in common sense.
In front of the ace of the football club, Ash passed the ball from his hand to Zhi's hand in a very basketball-like manner. Zhi subconsciously caught it and was instantly pushed backwards by the huge force transmitted to his hand.
"Huh?!"
Wh-what!
He was so angry that he let go of the football, and with anger from the bottom of his heart, he kicked the ball at the guy who "took away" his original self.
"Remove the seal for me, you bastard!"
"If you want it, you have to get it yourself." Ash calmly grabbed the flying football, and the extremely fast rotation disappeared under the friction between it and his palm. "You already know the rules."
"You only said that you have to rely on your own enlightenment to break the seal, but enlightenment or something like that--could it be that I didn't work hard enough with my ideas?!"
Even though he was just watching, his desire to fight with Reika and the others did not change, but why didn't Smile Pact react?
What exactly is so-called enlightenment?!
"Beyond despair is enlightenment."
"What are you talking about... Who knows what you are talking about!"
"This kind of truth can't be explained clearly with words." Just as Ash's blood pressure was aroused by Ash's words, he suddenly stopped his offensive and tipped up the football under his feet in a fancy move that made Zhizhi very eye-catching.
This guy also knows about football?
"Well, I'm familiar with the skills I've learned before. I'm really a genius... how do you think?"
Do you want to play a few tricks with me?
"Come on!" After hearing Ash's suggestion, Zhi's face finally showed some excitement.
I can't beat you in a fight... but football is my favorite part. As the ace of the school's football club, how can I have stage fright here!
Then, a strange scene appeared. On the green playground of the school, two people, one large and one small, began to compete fiercely around a football using stealing skills.
"Drink!"
Not wanting to bully the small in this kind of thing, Ash lowered his speed and strength to the same level as Zhi, and used his left and right feet to protect the ball in the middle, blocking Zhi's attack.
Naoya showed no weakness at all. She was worthy of her ace status and displayed extreme speed and dexterity that was difficult for her peers. Her legs flapped like butterfly wings while kicking and sweeping, vowing to take the football back from Ash!
"Watch me break through - ah!"
There was another muffled sound, and the toe that was heading straight for the ball was blocked by Ash's timely defense. But this time Ash, who was in conflict with Ash, was not angry, but laughed excitedly.
"It looks like I'm the better one?"
"It's all still over, there's no telling!"
Pure physical collision is the best way to communicate when words cannot be conveyed. Ash, who has done it many times, is certainly familiar with this kind of thing.
Miyuki, Yayoi, and Akane all once extended a warm helping hand to themselves who almost fell into the prediction of a bad end. They healed him in their own way, so as to prevent Ash's heart from falling to the dark side.
In return, Ash also tried to understand their stories.
Chapter 75: Friendship does exist... right?
"Why, are you coming again?"
At this moment, I was sweating profusely. I put my hands on my knees and gasped for air until I heard the voice of Ash, and nodded with bright eyes.
There was less disgust for Ash in her eyes, and there was a hint of pleasure and excitement.
"Of course, I'm not so quick to give in!"
Zhi Zai, who quickly entered the state, kicked the football at Ash's feet at a tricky angle. However, the man imitated someone else's example and stepped on Zhi's sole, sending Zhi flying into the air. The ball flew up along his knees.
"You said you have many younger siblings?"
Ash was multitasking, or in other words, his original intention was not on football, but on striking up a conversation with her.
The result surprised Ash. Zhi, who was wary of herself at the beginning, actually let go of Heart's Wall very easily as the confrontation became more intense and answered the question. Should I say that she was straightforward and generous, or was she too deceptive?
"Ha, there are five little ones in our family, and each of them likes to lick trouble for me just like Ash!"
"So, you have five younger brothers and sisters who like to play football. This is really... you have worked really hard."
Thinking of an eldest brother who also likes football and is also worried about his younger brothers and sisters, plus the bad things those younger brothers and sisters have done, Ash, who was hesitant to speak, couldn't help but shudder.
In some worlds, whether fighting side by side or being enemies with heroes, the spiritual collision can be regarded as enjoyment! But there are some... the development of characters who are weirder than him, which is a bit torture.
Fortunately, I am an only child, so I don't have any siblings to worry about.
"Huh, there's no point trying to get close to me now!"
Really, then what's going on with the smile on your lips?
It's really easy to understand.
"Drink!"
Seeing the opponent's opportunity to let go of defense, he finally regained control from Ash's feet with the last tackle.
"How about it, I win this time, right?!"
"Just winning a football, are you satisfied?"
"Well! After all, this is the first time I defeated you. It's something worth remembering!"
He held his head high like a Gallic rooster and nodded with confidence, which almost made him laugh.
"Speaking of which, Ash-sensei."
Suddenly he called Ash's name in a serious tone, picked up the football with his toes, and looked into his eyes under his sunglasses with some hesitation.
"You... are not a bad person, are you?"
"No, why do you think so?" Suddenly being told this, Ash was a little confused. "Just because I played football with you, I changed from that random bad guy to a good guy?"
"Yes, because bad people don't play with others."
Ash, who had prepared a brand new spicy answer, was stunned for a moment by his unhesitating speech and his simple and straightforward view of the world. He didn't know what to say.
"Tragedy Kingdom guys never play football with us. Even if they can play, they will definitely cheat! And..." He looked a little bitter, but Zhi still had to nod his head and admitted. "Besides, Akane and the others look very happy when they are with you."
"So, although it is indeed a bit strange, you shouldn't be a bad person - wow, what are you doing!"