"Dark Sword Tsukuyomi is a holy sword that can convey people's thoughts."
Thanks to the power left in the broken sword from the fantasy driving book "Dragon Be Here" that had been linked to "Dark Sword Tsukuyomi", this part of "I" actually retained some consciousness from the beginning.
After all, that is the embodiment of the miracle written by Pretty Cure with your heart and mind. It is the "magic omnipotence" of the Fairy Tale Kingdom. Even though the book is not in this world now, I can still do it to this extent.
Now I am also the "King Sword" you are facing. It is the remaining sword intention left in this sword by Ash, in order to arouse your heart to resist with all your strength from sorrow!
"This sword now is not only entrusted with Ash, but also your consciousness!"
The Dark Sword stuck on the ground suddenly flew up on its own, whirling through the girls who were fleeing in panic, and was held by the shadow of the Wang Sword that resurfaced.
"You, are you really Ash?!" Akane looked at the evil dragon Rider who appeared again and asked, feeling a little out of control. "Is it the Ash we know and who saved the world with us?!"
Compared with other issues, this matter is what they are really most concerned about right now.
"I am no one, and I could be anyone under this mask." Rider did not answer the question directly, but raised his fingertips and tapped the silver grille mask, making a crisp sound.
In fact, now I am almost in a state of seventeen divisions, and even Ash himself can hardly figure out who he is.
However, these questions seemed less necessary when he faced these girls in front of him who were also missed to the point of being unable to let go.
Anyway, no matter who I am, I will care about these "hero girls".
"And it's up to you to decide everything."
Yayoi's eyes turned in circles.
They do sound like powerful words, but aren't they all riddles? Yayoi I can't understand it. Is there anyone who can translate it?
I can't understand the gibberish, I can't understand what you said.
"Ash, I don't understand..."
Miyuki, who had the same helpless expression as Reika beside him, shook his head, then raised his fists and took a stance.
I understand that Ash is smarter than me. I also understand that Ash likes to say strange things and will not express his feelings to us so directly when he is awkward.
However, your meaning has been conveyed to me and I understand it.
"You want to determine something in the battle with us, right?"
If this confirms anything for you.
"Then, come on, Ash!"
He held Dark Sword tightly with both hands and raised it to his side. Rider, who was standing opposite the girls, also took out the heavier Wonder Ride Book from behind.
"So, show your determination, not only for Ash, but also for yourself!"
"[Jaou Dragon](Jaaku Dragon)!"
The battle started quickly and ended just as quickly.
After confirming that they had become stronger and would not lose their will to fight just because the opponent was themselves, Ash naturally put away his sword and took off his helmet in front of them, revealing the face that they had longed for.
"Great, as expected!" Yayoi, who almost flew towards him, hugged Ash with satisfaction. "I knew it was my brother!"
"I'm relieved to see that the smiles on your faces have not disappeared." Ash raised his hand and placed it on Akane's head, who was still a little shy next to her, and gently rubbed her bright orange hair. "But it's true. When we first met, he was more of an amateur playing around than fighting, and now he has become an unreal warrior."
"Of course!"
We have been fighting with you all the way, and we will not fall into confusion so easily.
"Don't underestimate the name of a legendary warrior!"
"If you think so, it means you have learned the essence."
I'm almost proud of you.
Looking at the longing eyes in front of him, Ash began to answer their doubts.
"I am a dream, the dream hunter called here by your desires and fantasies."
"You mean, the reason why Ash is resurrected... is us?"
Hearing his words, Reika's first reaction was disbelief, but when he thought about it, it didn't seem so impossible if it was them.
"Yes, there is nothing wrong with missing other people's feelings, but after your love and heart were used by someone with intentions, you achieved the current result through a series of coincidences!"
"In other words, you have all been involved in a conspiracy vortex against Pretty Cure!"
"To put it this way, the fault is ours..." Listening to Ash's description, Miyuki, who vaguely understood, was murmuring in a low voice in low mood, when he was suddenly brought back to his senses by the feeling of Reika patting him on the shoulder.
"Ash is an important member of our Smile Pretty Cure. This is an undeniable fact, including my own thoughts...Aoki Reika likes a man named Ash. I don't think this is any mistake or Feelings that need to be concealed. "Yamato Nadeshiko used to be emotionally reserved and would not easily express such bold feelings. When he had the opportunity to face "Ash" again, he probably had a sense of competition and was able to express his love without changing his face or heart.
"So, if you want us to forget you, I can't do it."
Aoki Reika, said without any evasion in his eyes.
"Yeah." Even Miyuki next to her also nodded after thinking about it for a moment after Reika's comment. The girl, who seemed quieter and more peaceful than her usual positive and cheerful self, held her pink twin ponytails in front of her and expressed her feelings to Ash.
"Mom, everyone at Pretty Cure, and Ash, all of them are people I can never give up in my life. If I leave any of them behind, I will lose the qualification to be 'Ultra happy'."
"So!" He raised his head sharply and faced the person who was gradually flickering in front of him. Miyuki's eyes flashed with the brilliance of fighting side by side with him. "Saving Ash is as important to me as saving the world!"
So please let us help you as always! Ash!
The genuinely happy laughter from Ash also came over at this time.
"Even if it is said, the plan will not be terminated?"
"When the time comes, let us save you again!"
"Hmph, how dare you say such big words... Then, I'll look forward to it."
The light effect of scattered books flew out from Ash's gradually burning body. Ash, who had no regrets at this time, said easily.
"It seems that we can only stop here...Miyuki, go back and look for something in your desk. If you calculate the time, I left some gifts for you in it."
"I can't see any Mirai anymore. The future development will all depend on your own choices."
Just as he was talking, he saw a few eyes in front of him that were hesitant to speak and had tears in their eyes. Ash then reached out his hand and slightly raised the corners of their mouths like someone before.
"But before that... don't always look sad, why don't you smile? Smile~Smile~"
"Yeah!"
Wiping away the reluctant tears from the corners of their eyes, the girls maintained a forced smile and said their final goodbyes to the past before them.
"Wherever there is light, there is shadow, so for me, as long as you are here."
Looking at the embarrassing faces in front of him that made him want to laugh and cry, Ash couldn't help but laugh and was moved. He smiled and gave them a thumbs up.
"It's just the best."
Chapter 32 A new day begins with Ayumi
In one night, the girl experienced an exciting experience that she had never had in her ordinary life. After a dreamlike battle, the half-hearted Pretty Cure was also pushed to the limit both physically and mentally. It could be said that she was already exhausted. After being placed on A's temporary bed, she didn't care about the others and fell asleep almost as soon as it touched the pillow.
Lying in bed, Sakagami Ayumi, who looked inexplicably satisfied, had a dream.
In the dream, I and A worked together as partners. Together, they defeated extremely fierce enemies, and I gradually got closer and closer to the identity of Pretty Cure that I longed for...
However, as days like this continued, and the days when his relationship with A, who was both a companion and a comrade-in-arms, increased day by day, a more powerful enemy appeared.
The unspeakable darkness of violence stopped in front of everyone. Even the legendary warrior, the invincible Pretty Cure, fell one after another, and of course we were among them...
We were obviously with A, but at that time I could only kneel on the ground and reach out my hand helplessly. I could no longer walk side by side with him...
"A, wait, don't leave-"
In the dream, when I was lying on the ground and desperately stretched out my hands to pray to him standing in front of me, he only gave me a farewell look and then, as if with some kind of enlightenment, he rushed towards the darkness and merged with it, but I could only look at it sadly the whole time...
Just because I'm a half-assed Pretty Cure, so I can't hold his hand?
"A!"
Don't go!
"What's wrong, Ayumi?"
The girl lifted the quilt and panted heavily, still in shock from her dream. Just when she was relieved after seeing the ceiling above her, the magnetic voice of a young man from the side interrupted her thoughts.
After turning her head mechanically with her neck stuck, the girl saw the boy sitting beside her bed, holding a book of poems in his hand and flipping through it. His voice came from behind the book.
Oh, it's A. I was so shocked when I saw someone that I thought it was an unknown voyeur pervert who broke into my room...
Wait, this is indeed my room, right?
The girl, whose sense of shame slowly began to awaken from her dream, hurriedly lowered her head and looked down. Her heart suddenly became cold and hot immediately. The sportswear she originally wore when going out was changed into cute bear pajamas. Wait, pajamas?
My clothes... have been changed?
"What's wrong?" Seeing Ayumi who was clearly awake but didn't reply for a long time, A also put down the book in his hand and came closer to Ayumi, whose face was as red and purple as a green tomato. "Why do you look like you woke up early in the morning and found out that the newly bought fat chicken has been exposed?"
Of course, it is necessary to state that I am a grown-up adult, so I would not take advantage of anyone's situation by watching it.
"You... you-"
"Me? What's wrong with me?"
"Ah——" The girl who screamed and shed tears from her closed eyes quickly raised her hand. "Perverted ahhhhh-!"
"Crack!"
There was a clear and loud shocking sound, and the ceiling that was "stitched" like a patch above the head collapsed downwards with a "click" sound.
"Yeah, sorry."
Seeing that his hair was stained with debris from the wall dust, just like the red palm prints on A's face just after dusting, the ashamed Ayumi quickly continued to apologize to him.
"It turns out that mom changed it for me after you told her about it... I'm sorry, I didn't expect that at the time, so when I saw you, I thought..."
"Okay, okay... hiss!" Ignoring the dazzling gazes of passers-by on the surrounding streets, he took his hands off his slightly swollen face in pain, and A said angrily. "I originally thought you wouldn't care, but it turns out that girls are really... Okay, okay, I'm an adult. How can an adult be as knowledgeable as a child?"
Even though I said that, it still hurts a lot... not only can this woman actually hit me, but she is also very strong!
"Sorry..."
Ayumi, who finally lowered his head to apologize, glanced at A's grinning expression with an embarrassed look. She still couldn't figure out how he convinced his mother to bring her home that night, and was he really worried about her and sat beside her all night?
This might make me very tired. If I squeeze a little bit inside and let A sleep with me... no, no, no! A is a boy. Even if you are dating, you can't be so fast. You must get along purely!
"Of course I'm worried about you."
"Hey, why?"
Seemingly seeing through the core question in Ayumi's inexplicably complicated mood, while answering the doubts, A regained her original easy-going attitude and scanned the streets she was going to patrol with her today with far-reaching eyes.
"After all, you fought with me at my request, didn't you?"
"Since you are involved, then whether you are injured or have more serious consequences, it is all my responsibility. At least for this part, I will be responsible for you to the end."
"What are you responsible for..." As if thinking of some other development, Ayumi, whose face was red, did not dare to look at his face anymore. "I, I am also Pretty Cure. Saving the world and defeating monsters is part of my responsibility, isn't it?"
"Pretty Cure is Precure, Sakagami Ayumi is you, we can't mix them up." Standing in front of another alley, A stopped and chose to watch. "Besides, power is just power. As for how to use it, it's up to everyone's choice."
"With great power comes great responsibility... This code of conduct is only suitable for some people, and I don't really like it anyway."
Heroes cannot be allowed to bleed and shed tears. This is one of the reasons why I started my journey, right, system?
Ah, I almost forgot that the system is not here. After all, in a sense, this theatrical version where all Pretty Cure are present can be regarded as a vacation for "Ash". After all, this time may be the last...
"But..."
Ayumi, who was standing behind A and holding a blank makeup box, also stopped.
"You still chose me. Compared to others, I am an ordinary person with no characteristics."
"Yes, I chose you and I don't regret it at all."
A, who did not turn around but turned his back to the girl, still gave a thumbs up in her direction.
"Ayumi is Ayumi, not someone else. Besides, haven't you always done a good job for me so far?"
Maybe it was fate to meet you when I fell from the sky.
Chapter 33: The person who takes action and the person who blocks it
"Besides, we are friends."