I couldn't see clearly, but both of them felt like Ash to me. Honestly, I couldn't tell which one was the real Ash. Maybe they were both him, but if that were the case, I'd be happy, yet Rikka and Arisu would definitely be troubled...
But no matter what, I couldn't let them keep fighting! I would never allow a tragedy like that to happen again! This time, I would stop them!
"What I can do is what I should do—ugh!"
Just as she was about to rush through the door, the girl suddenly sank down onto the floor. In the blink of an eye, her spirited energy turned into a dazed, exhausted grin.
I'm Aida Mana, and I'm dating Ash now... We're about to get married, and there's even the matter of having children, hehehe...
No! It was tempting, but no!
She raised her hands and repeatedly slapped her unnaturally flushed cheeks. With her face slightly swollen, the girl violently shook her head, trying to stay awake.
I'm Aida Mana, Cure Heart of DokiDoki! Pretty Cure. Right now—right now, I'm supposed to save Ash!
"Why... can't my body...?"
I hadn't suffered any serious injuries before. Why couldn't I summon any strength at a time like this... ngh!
This feeling was like someone was draining the power from my body...
Whimpering, the girl raised her hand, trying to push open the door before her, but she could only watch helplessly as her fingers failed to reach the handle.
Ash was right outside... I was so close...
I had to go. If I didn't...
Who would protect him at a time like this...?
I'll protect A now!
"Stop right there!"
Forcing down her fear of sharp objects, the transformed Sakagami Ayumi firmly stood before A.
"A is my friend! I won't