Regarding this, it is a fact that neither Haruka nor Pretty Cure nor a certain trainee maid can understand.
"That's right." He carefully folded the handkerchief and put it away. "However, it was a gift from someone very important to me."
Although I can't find it now, I can't remember it.
But one day I will find it, find my past! For such an amazing person like me, my past experiences must also be amazing!
"Okay, it's almost time to continue."
"This is sir." Just as the two were about to stand up, a voice from the dessert shop behind them suddenly stopped them again. "A total of two cups cost 6,400 yen. Is it cash or card payment?"
"Ha, what is this?"
"Well, that means you haven't given me the money yet..."
"Money?" Ash turned around with confusion written on his face. "What is money?"
At this moment, standing next to Ash's doubts, Haruka's mouth opened wider than when he heard him say that he wanted them to be his queens.
As the king of the Black Night Kingdom, Ash, no matter what he wants, as the complete top controller, he just takes whatever he needs without any reason. No elf has ever raised any objection to this matter. In addition, the elves paid tribute from time to time, and he did not need to buy anything since he had enough food, clothing, housing and transportation. This made him develop a bad habit of having no concept of currency at all.
As a king, do I still have to spend money to buy things? Is there any royal law for this?
"Uh huh..."
Looking at her pocket money wallet, all the good mood she had saved for the day was gone with the two tears of sadness that the girl shed.
Although I was well prepared for this, such as the AA system and so on... I never thought that I would have to come up with everything.
The pocket money I originally used to buy new picture books and flower arrangements = SAN... Sayoulala!
"Tsk." Ash stood up from the plastic seat and clenched his fists. I didn't expect that I would accept the other person's love, and let her show such a sad expression for someone other than me... What a gaffe!
"I'll ask him to give you your money back. If he doesn't -"
"Ash If you plan to break the law like this for me, I will be really angry."
The girl who immediately raised her head looked at the man with tearful eyes, and finally relied on the flash of light to make the man come back.
"Exactly." Ash, who was unhappy and sat down, looked at the girl opposite who was carefully holding her wallet, knowing that he owed her a favor this time. "I understand. I will find a way to return the same amount of money to you later."
"There is no need for this. After all, if it is a date, it will cost money."
Free is the most expensive thing, so this is my chance to return the favor!
Otherwise, it would be so awkward!
"Pretty Cure with that person?"
Just when they were immersed in the dating atmosphere without realizing it, Shut, who was standing on the clock tower facility of the amusement park, looked down at the two people below, and unconsciously broke the black rose branch in his hand with his strong fingers.
One is Pretty Cure, who has hindered their actions several times, but it is rare that he is alone.
One is King from the elves who made themselves embarrassed yesterday.
It just so happens that we can settle all the old and new grudges together here!
Chapter 30 There is only one king, and that is me!
The smile originally brought about by the date disappeared from Ash's face unknowingly, but in fact it was not considered to have disappeared, but was transferred to Haruka's face aside.
"Then according to Ash's next plan, we will go to the concert hall to enjoy music together..."
"No." Ash, whose face was slightly darker, even turned his head to one side after letting go of his hand. "Forget it, I won't go."
Just kidding, I don't have a penny on me right now. What I did before was that Yao had to pay for me in advance. It was quite rude... I won't do anything embarrassing again!
"Okay, okay, don't be awkward." The girl quickly took the initiative to grab his hand, as if she was afraid that he would run away if he let go. "Well, let's just go in here and take a look, just treat it like we've been there."
Pointing to the store with various musical instruments hanging on the side, the girl's eyes flashed with a subtle look.
"Music instrument store..."
The instruments I use are all handmade, but I have never seen them arranged so neatly.
"But are you actually interested?"
After all, when you were in school, I saw that you seemed to be struggling with vocal music lessons, and you didn't look like you knew anything about it.
"This... is just like a TV drama!" Ash accidentally almost found a flaw, and Yao hurriedly defended himself. "Isn't there that situation where you suddenly hear the music you like and you are moved and immediately become interested in the plot and want to join it? Hahaha~"
"Well... go in."
Fortunately, Ash just looked at him strangely, and the girl who was easily let go breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, I have made up my mind this time. In order to make Ash feel happy and happy, I will try to change his nature in the date battle...
That's not right! Why does it seem like I am enjoying dating more!
"Wow!" As soon as the girl entered the store, she was dazzled by the dazzling array of various musical instruments. "Is this a drum set? And these are harmonicas, and I've seen this orchestra on TV!"
Hehe, I thought the secret would be exposed. Don't I recognize a lot?
"Ah, I recognize this!" Seeing the long stringed instrument Ash picked up, Yao said eagerly, wanting to show off his knowledge. "Is this a guitar? Momoka said she calmed down after hearing Ash's performance. So Ash is still a guitarist!"
"It's true that I am somewhat interested in guitar playing." Looking at the four-string instrument in his hand, Ash twitched the corner of his mouth. "Also, this is Bass."
"Really? It's so romantic that you named it so quickly~"
Ash, who didn't intend to correct anything, shook his head wordlessly and put his hand back, then his scanning eyes finally settled on the electric guitar hanging next to him.
Guitar... I like both the hot and clear vocals.
"What about you?" The man plugged in the electricity, lightly played his fingers on the strings of the electric guitar, closed his eyes for a moment and enjoyed the melody, but took his hand away after a while. "So, which one do you like best among them?"
But how could King play such a crude instrument in front of the people? If you are interested, just treat it as interest.
"Me?" Awakened by the surprise of seeing Ash flash past, the slightly surprised girl finally locked her sights on the violin hanging on the special shelf above her head, and her blue pupils suddenly revealed the light of yearning. "Of course it's the violin, it's great!"
Although her knowledge of performance is only limited to being able to follow the rhythm, it does not hinder her yearning for it.
Elegant and beautiful, when it comes to an instrument to match Princess, of course it is the extremely elegant violin!
"Violin? Not bad."
The elves happen to like this kind of performance. I confirmed that although you are a little inferior in terms of beauty, you will make everyone happy as Queen.
"Could it be that Ash can even play the violin?"
"Of course, and I'm not the one playing it." Picking up another long-stemmed instrument that was obviously not a violin, Ash really put it against his face like a violin and played it. "But I can even play like this."
"?"
The female store manager who had been enjoying the conversation between the "young lovers" rubbed her ears. She couldn't understand how this person could make the sound of a violin with an erhu.
"Yao really likes Princess."
"However, the reason why I mentioned the violin is not entirely because of my fantasy about Princess."
She recalled the beautiful sound she heard from that noble "king" that day... But when it came to this.
"Ash-sensei, since you are the king of the Black Night Kingdom." She could already guess that this topic would make the other party angry, but the girl still mustered up the courage to speak. "Then do you know Prince Kanata from the Hope Kingdom, and... another king who is better at playing music?"
"Dare you talk about other men in front of me when you are dating me?" As expected, a heavy and oppressive gaze came straight at her, but after putting down the erhu, Ash did not continue to embarrass her who turned his face away, and just sneered. "You actually dare to ask. As Pretty Cure, I recognize your courage."
Let's not mention the former one named Kanata. Anyway, the prince and his ilk will definitely not be my opponent. They are so domineering that I don't need to care. But as for the latter...
"You actually know other guys who call themselves kings?" Ash, with unsteady eyes and an unkind expression, glanced up and down at Yao, giving her goosebumps. "Humph, I've never heard of it! Besides, there's no king who doesn't do his job and becomes a musician. It's just your feelings that the self-proclaimed king deceived and didn't know how to do!"
"What are you talking about! That king is caring, encouraging and gentle to me, which is different from Ash!" Yao, who was slightly stuck in fantasy time, rebutted Ash's slander. "Although I didn't hear the music at that time whether it was the violin or the guitar, but the king who can play such a touching song must be a king with a noble and gentle soul!"
"Huh?" Hearing Yao's expression, Ash, who had an exaggerated expression, even swept up the hair on her forehead to check the body temperature there. "One is from the guitar department and the other is from the violin department. You can't understand the difference between two completely different instruments? Is there nothing wrong with your ears?"
If that's the case, I'll have to call our doctor to take a good look at you.
"I-I didn't understand this when I was little, so I can't hear it!"
Really, is there such a big difference?
"Hmph, then just listen to me! The kind of existence you long for doesn't exist at all!" While the girl was constantly "quibbling" on her behalf with the person she recalled, the domineering Ash raised his hand to interrupt everything and pointed at her eyebrows.
"Because there is only one person who is king, and that is me!"
A superior being called a king does not need so-called gentleness!
Chapter 31 Stupid "Princess" and disturbing enemies
Even Haruka could tell that Ash was angry because she mentioned other "kings" without saying it.
I thought it was just a domineering and indifferent attitude, but he might accidentally care about this aspect... Or maybe it's because of the reasons I mentioned?
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have told you this..." Seeing that Ash's mood improved visibly after apologizing, the girl became even more convinced about this matter. "Then, does Ash know about Kanata?"
If he is not a king but a prince, then everything will be fine. He won't be so petty, right?
"I'm not interested in the affairs of people with such names, but I do know that Hope Kingdom and Black Night Kingdom used to be friendly neighboring countries."
"Neighboring country? Can you tell me about it?"
Seeing Haruka's surprised and expectant look, Ash couldn't help but smile and decided to punish her a little.
"It's just a group of idiots who focused their hopes on a single individual, and ended up being buried with them when something went wrong."
After Princess, who had placed the hope of the nation, unexpectedly disappeared, all the citizens also lost hope. They were easily defeated by the people of Dysdark with almost no resistance.
I have heard about the development of the matter from my subordinates, so don't underestimate my intelligence network!
"How, how can you say that!" Although he learned about the fall of the Hope Kingdom from Kanata, Yao, who heard the whole story from Ash, still shook his head in disbelief. "They are just living their normal lives, and they are also from neighboring countries King! How can you say that..."
"Why not? I am the king!" Now that he is not "Ash" but "Black Night King", the "contemptuous and domineering" look in his eyes is almost impossible for the girl to look directly at. "The only thing that can lead to such a tragedy is the incompetence of the leader! If it were me, I wouldn't let this happen!"
"So I said they were idiots. Is there anything wrong with me?"
Hope Kingdom is the hometown of Kanata, Aroma, and Puff. It was precisely because of my encounter with people from the Hope Kingdom when I was young that I became Pretty Cure and had the opportunity to interact with people like Kirara and Nan! Because of this, even though she has never seen it, she still has pity and affection for this other world country, Princess and the prince in her heart.
But now, seeing Ash mocking it needlessly and wantonly, Yao felt a little sad.
Somewhat angry...
"If it were me, I would make those who dare to take action against my things pay a heavy price! No, I would make them not even think of mentioning such an idea!"
"You say that again...!"
The goodwill that has been accumulated from the date and finally reached a reconciliation with Ash has now become the "fuel" for the two people to glare at each other again!
"Don't misunderstand me, you just want to be Princess, and I am already a great king!"
"Including Hope Kingdom, the one you admired so much, especially the lost Princess, he is just a reckless fool and is not worthy of your feelings."
So, don't try to infect me with your "silly sweetness" belonging to "Princess". Do you think I didn't see what your calculations were along the way?
You were obviously bullied so harshly by me as an enemy before, how could you be so ungrateful? Besides, how can anyone who is semi-forced to go on a date as if they were kidnapped would still show such a happy expression and take the initiative to pay for it themselves?
I don't believe it anyway!
"You——" The girl who didn't expect to be suddenly attacked by such violent words widened her eyes. "You're actually like this, treating others as fools!"
"What are you talking about! I thought you would be different - did I see it wrong?!"
"I really, really—!"
He is obviously the majestic "king"! But the people have always regarded it as their own "property" and never repented. Now it is insulting my dream of becoming "Princess"!
I'm really about to explode!
"D-What did you do?"
After eating until they couldn't eat any more, the store manager was a little dumbfounded when he saw the two people who were having fun at first suddenly fighting each other. However, just when their dangerous atmosphere was about to reach its peak, Ash suddenly stepped back and frowned and looked to the other side.
"It looks like the problems between us are going to slow down a bit."
"What happened all of a sudden?" At this moment, Yao, who was extremely angry, couldn't listen to Ash's words. When he saw him turning around and leaving, he quickly followed him. "Want to escape? Wait—!"
"Yeah!"
"Fortress of Despair——!"