Moved, she vowed to become the power of Princess Ann, passed the trial of the Poker Kingdom and became Pretty Cure - the cure sword. As Lord Princess's bodyguard and best friend, she will be by her side.
Although she has such a great name as a legendary warrior, even after being trained by the Poker Kingdom warriors, Makoto's performance in battle proved that she was never good at fighting.
The only thing I am good at is singing with sincerity.
Obviously Master Princess has done so much for me, but when I wanted to help her, I failed at the first step.
Because... my incompetence...?
Master Princess, where are you...
Just as she was entering the pit of despair of self-doubt, Makoto's soul was about to be cast into a deep haze, and the voice that made her angry sounded again.
"What's wrong? This won't work? Your Princess is still waiting for you."
Ash wants to use his power to the fullest, fight for interesting things, fight for things that make him happy, all in order to live a fulfilling life as he pleases, and make every moment he experiences more "sparkling".
Most of the heroes he met, including Pretty Cure, were fighting to protect something. Even if the desire to protect others actually came from personal desire, it was morally higher than Ash's selfish heart.
The two parties are not said to be incompatible with each other (I wouldn't even think about it without the sensitive words), at least they are incompatible with each other.
But even though he often talks unreasonably and uses realistic logic to say that their ideas are worthless, it does not prevent him from actually liking those heroes.
After all, when fighting these heroes with innocent and beautiful beliefs, the emotions conveyed through fists and the collision between beliefs are always a heart-stopping feeling, making him so energetic that it is as "refreshing" as drinking a glass of ice water in the winter.
The same is true now. Although he has joined Selfish Organization and calls himself the enemy of Pretty Cure, he does not hate these girls who he often calls "idiots".
After all, who doesn't like a little girl who is always confident and full of sunshine and vitality?
So when he saw Makoto who was now looking like "no way, no hope", Ash suddenly felt that he had gone too far. He didn't expect that he could be so unable to withstand the blow.
It's not just that I lack interest in people who have lost faith. Just talking about the tasks from the system, collecting Dark Echo requires a long process. In fact, as long as you have frequent contact, you can get it. It's just a matter of time.
Only after taking the lives of others, and losing the faith of heroes and villains, and losing their recognition of their own identity, will they not get any benefits.
Now Ash is also confused.
No, wouldn't you normally jump up and punch yourself in the face?
Only then did he remember that no matter how strong Pretty Cure was, they were still just a group of girls who had just graduated from junior high school.
He was never good at comforting others.
But he will use another way of enlightenment, that is, just divert his attention.
So Ash started saying weird things.
"It seems that just thinking can't change the facts."
Although no matter which hero is rich in idealism elements, idealism is not omnipotent, and it is impossible to accomplish the feat of transcending omnipotence overnight.
Of course, if you can't do this, you may not be idealistic enough. But this kind of thing is beyond the scope of Ash's thinking. Who knows what's going on?
"People like you——"
The choked Makoto wanted to scold this annoying guy, but the next words lingered in Makoto's throat for a long time before the girl remembered that she didn't know how to curse.
"Woo-wu-wu-I'm sorry...Princess-sama..."
The girl who couldn't even speak fell to the ground and sobbed ugly.
"Hey, stop crying."
Ash felt that she had already agreed to give her a chance, and if she couldn't beat her, she just couldn't beat her. It was fair enough. So what's the use of crying now? But hearing this sound Ash is really uncomfortable.
I wanted to scold her, "What are your tears?", but then I remembered that she was a little girl in junior high school and I had encountered various heroes in the past, not to mention the mentality and experience. They were very different in age, so this sentence was not suitable.
"People will not fail until they give in. What, are you already planning to give in?" Ash tried in a seductive tone to see if he could arouse Makoto's interest.
So how about trying harder?
"That's enough. People like you just want to see Makoto in pain anyway! Just stop it Daby!"
The purple cat elf Daby opened his tiny arms to block Makoto, and scolded him loudly on behalf of his partner.
For a while, Ash also got stuck.
Forget it, I have finished what Princess assigned me anyway, so I can go back to sleep at night.
Pretending that nothing happened, Ash whistled and disappeared into the alley, only to return within half a minute.
Seeing Makoto still lying on the ground, Ash also rubbed his thumbs with a headache. After all, it was because of his whim. If he left it here and ignored it, he would feel uncomfortable... probably.
If he just walked away like this, he would be in trouble if something as innocent as picking up corpses happened. Even Ash, who considers himself not a good person, doesn't want to see this kind of development.
So he bent down slightly and stretched out his hand to Makoto.
"You'll catch a cold if you fall asleep on the floor. Do you want me to help?"
"No... I don't need your kindness..."
Makoto, who was lying on the ground with no visible expression, sounded like he was breathing heavily and sniffing.
Who knows what you suddenly want to do?
"Do you want to go to the hospital or do you want me to take you home? But if other people on the road see it, they won't think I'm abducting you, right?"
However, Ash did not hear the refusal in Makoto's words, and was just thinking about the next thing.
"Obviously, I have already agreed to Daby for others..."
The elf who originally thought of sacrificing himself to protect Makoto was also paralyzed by Ash.
Sure enough, Makoto also felt that he could not understand this man at all.
Bad guy, good guy, which side are you on?!
"Besides, who would tell such a suspicious person like you where they live?"
"It's really too biased. I consider myself a pretty responsible person."
The two were beginning to argue, and when Ash was about to forcefully lift Makoto up, another familiar voice suddenly came from behind.
"Ash You did well, you did well!"
Regina?
You don't need to look at Ash to tell who the person behind him is from the voice of this arrogant little devil. Isn't it the Princess who made himself her Rider?
"It's - it's you! King of Jikochu's daughter!"
Makoto also made a surprised sound, obviously knowing the other party.
"How rude. My name is Regina. After this lesson, you must remember it carefully~"
Seeing Makoto who had been beaten down, Regina immediately came over with a smirk on his face. Ash looked at this strange "composition" from the side, and immediately remembered the famous scene of "You look jealous of me".
"It's because you spoke ill of me in front of Mana that I let my Rider Ash teach you a lesson."
"You'd better learn your lesson and stay away from my Mana, otherwise I can't guarantee that I won't do it again."
Faced with Regina's provocative words, Makoto retorted angrily and loudly.
"Don't say Mana as if she is your thing!"
"I generously allowed Mana to become my friend. In this case, it should be my thing, right?"
Grasping Ash's hand that had not been withdrawn, Makoto endured the pain in his chest and hugged his arm to support his body.
"No matter what your intention is to contact Mana, I will not let you succeed! Because it was you who destroyed my hometown, Poker Kingdom, and I will never forgive you!"
"Why are you angry with me? It's none of my business?" Regina was not interested in what Makoto said at all. Instead, he looked like it was a matter of course. "Anyway, it was dad who did this, not me."
"People like you...!"
Before Makoto could continue to get angry, Regina took a closer look and saw that Makoto was grabbing Ash's arm. He suddenly became dissatisfied and his voice also sounded threatening.
"You, on the other hand, are so close to my Mana, and now you are holding Ash's arm. What do you mean? Ash is my Rider, which means it is also my thing! You are not allowed to touch it!"
It seemed like two girls were jealous over him, which was enough to make any man imagine, but Ash just felt like he was being snatched away like a toy in a kindergarten.
The workplace is not easy, Ash sighed.
Just keep arguing, why are you dragging me in?
What does this mean, I have become a teddy bear that children fight over?
Chapter 28: There are bad things in front of you, so friendship is very useful
"Did you... really tell her to swear allegiance to her and become her Rider?"
I don't know if it was an illusion, but Ash felt that his arm was being squeezed tighter.
Hiss - I can't tell, this little girl has really strong hands! It's probably not a problem to pop a can with your bare hands.
But my strength and jumping ability are Showa Rider, but my body is still that of a completely ordinary person, so be gentle!
"I haven't sworn allegiance yet, but Rider is indeed true."
After all, I didn't have a cane, and no one played me a song. As for the last sentence, it only refers to my identity of Kamen Rider, and has no other meaning.
"I just can't believe it...Mana is like this, he actually said that he sincerely wants to become friends with his enemies..."
Makoto, who originally came to Earth, initially pursued a loner approach, but was moved by the perseverance of love and finally put aside his personal prejudices and chose to fight with Aida Mana and the others as "DokiDoki! Pretty Cure". The girls also became good friends.
Precisely because it is so hard-won, Makoto regards this friendship with love as very precious.
Therefore, when Ai said that he sincerely wanted to become friends with Regina, who was an enemy, Makoto felt as if he had been betrayed by his friend, which is why he had a bit of a fight with her later.
By the way, Ai has also said in front of everyone that she wants to be friends with Ash, but until now Makoto still can't figure out whether Ash is an enemy or a good person, so it is not included in the girl's consideration for the time being.
Now, with the help of Ash as a catalyst, Makoto, who finally couldn't bear it anymore, burst out the anger he had suppressed in his heart.
"Obviously they are enemies. Mana also saw Poker Kingdom reduced to ruins with his own eyes, but he still wanted to——"
I want to be friends with King of Jikochu's daughter.
I can't understand what Ai is thinking.
I don't understand, I don't understand at all!
"I said, Kenzaki, are you taking it for granted?"
The voice came from next to Makoto. Now, Ash, who had been listening for a long time, began to express his thoughts.
Facing Makoto's angry doubts, Ash continued to talk about his evil theories.
"You said it yourself, King of Jikochu destroyed Poker Kingdom. As a survivor, it is understandable whether you want revenge or hate Selfish Organization's people. But, is this just your own position?"
"What?"
Makoto's brows knitted together, and she instinctively began to feel that this person was going to say something ugly again.
No, Kenzaki Makoto, don't listen! This person will tell some nonsense!
But even though the crazy person in his heart hinted at himself and wanted to divert attention, Makoto's body could not help but absorb what Ash said into his brain through his ears.
"You are from the Poker Kingdom, but the other three Pretty Cure are just original Earthlings. In other words, although you are an enemy of King of Jikochu, you don't have any hatred against the country and family like you. It is her business to love her and want to make friends with whomever she wants."
"That's right, that's right!" When Regina heard Ash's words, she came to help out excitedly. After all, teasing the purple one made her very happy.
"You're just a nuisance~ Bah~" Regina hid his body behind Ash and exposed his head, making faces and sticking out his tongue at Makoto.
"You——" After hearing what Ash said, Makoto immediately became angry, but her angry eyes did not dare to look at Ash because she found that she could not refute his words.
Yes, what he said is objectively true...
"Besides, you've only been friends with her for two months, right? Now you've started to point fingers at her. Are you that familiar with her? Speaking of which, she's not even a human on earth to save Poker Kingdom for you, right?"
"You are putting her in danger by doing this, right? You are really selfish when you think about it like this. That's why I said you are so self-righteous and take it for granted."
"No... I... I'm not!"
Makoto, who was called selfish for the first time, seemed greatly shocked. He unknowingly let go of the hand that had been holding Ash's arm. The expression on his face looked fragile, and he unconsciously stepped back step by step.
"I-I just...!"
Ash's words tightened the girl's heart like a heart-eating python, and the oppressed girl couldn't breathe.
I just want to find Princess, defeat King of Jikochu who destroyed my country, and save Poker Kingdom! She obviously loves them but she is also Pretty Cure. Shouldn't Pretty Cure be the hero who saves the world?
Why, why do you say everything like it's my fault?
While feeling self-doubt, she recalled what Ash had said about her being "incompetent".