Ash murmured to himself as he thought about the questions, and the stranger they became.
What about the Poker Kingdom?
And most importantly, where has Cure Ace (Cure Ace) gone? Where is Madoka and her?
"It's just like a decryption game. There are tons of problems, but I'm obviously an ACT player..."
"Is that so?"
While Ash was sighing and lying back on the seat, two cold fingers were placed on his temples at the right time, and for a moment they helped her rub them vigorously.
Ayumi? Ashu? No... this is a somewhat unfamiliar temperature.
"Huhu~"
Seeing the doubtful eyes that were slightly tilted towards him, Homi, who continued massaging his hands, responded with a warm smile.
"It's really rare that even Ash can show such a sad expression."
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Chapter 209: Enlighten your daughter.
"Homi?"
She said it was very rare to see her in such trouble, but for Ash, why not Homi who suddenly took the initiative to be attentive?
Since the touching reunion when she first arrived, Homi's external behavior has been... how should I put it? It's not that it's just disrespectful, but it's showing some kind of polite resistance? Especially after everyone knew that she was Ash's child from Mirai, they tried their best to get close to her, but she was actively avoided and rejected.
Our Miss Homi Frederica seems to have never forgotten her identity as a Mirai person since she came to modern times, and has always maintained the attitude of an outsider who is aloof from everyone.
To put it bluntly, it's like a child who, after reaching puberty, begins to resist his parents' care and interferes too much with himself. Don't ask Ash how he knows it, just ask him who has actually experienced it.
So Ash didn't pay too much attention to it, but planned to take care of the father-daughter relationship between the two after everything was over.
"What are you doing?"
So why did he suddenly change his temper at this time? Ash was not used to it for a while.
The soft fingertips quietly conveyed the warm touch. Maybe it was the result of the girl's efforts, or maybe it was just a simple psychological effect, but in short Ash did feel a lot better.
It seemed that after confirming something earlier, the girl in a good mood continued to knead and massage Ash's shoulders and neck with an unprecedented proactive attitude.
"As you can see, I am honoring my father~"
It's not just the flattery in words, but more importantly, the sincerity that comes from actions, which Ash enjoys the most. The forehead that has been gradually wrinkled by various problems during these days is almost about to relax.
"You are a filial daughter."
Although I wasn't actually born yet at this time, I actually enjoyed it in advance?
So Ash chose to enjoy it for a while without conscience.
"Homi is really rare."
"After all, this is such a critical moment."
Feeling those solid-as-iron muscles under his fingers, Homi increased the strength on his fingers like "Hey, hey, hey, hey."
"Even if it's just such a trivial thing, I want to help my father!"
It was just such a thing, and she really meant it.
Feeling the will transmitted from his daughter, a certain emotion called pride made the "excitement" deep in the man's heart begin to surge! Strong growth!! Increased dramatically!!!
"Don't worry!"
Really, since even this "expensive daughter" is willing to believe in me, it's just a little difficult, what reason do I have to not believe in myself?
A thumbs up and confidence coming from the corners of his eyes were sent from Ash to Homi.
"It's just another difficulty, just get over it again!"
Yes! It's nothing more than an enemy's conspiracy. Haven't we encountered many so-called conspiracies? Since he dares to come and let him go as he pleases, I just need to be the same as before and just break through them all in my own way!
"Homi Since you are willing to call me father, then you can rest assured. After all, as you said before, I am very strong!"
Probably because he wanted to show off his greatness in front of his daughter, he raised his thumb and pointed upward at himself.
"In order to create a new era that will be beautiful in the future, I, an old man, will work harder, so that your Mirai will also be bright!"
"Hey, is that so?"
Hesitating, Homi's hard-working fingers silently stopped.
is that so?
"But..."
As if she thought of something, the girl with a gloomy expression and lowered jaw asked weakly.
"What should you do if you encounter something that cannot be solved with strength... and even the people you trust become enemies...?"
Her sudden change naturally attracted Ash's attention. In fact, from the first time she was so attentive, Ash had suspected that she must be hiding what she wanted from him, right? Especially looking at her expression at this moment, it seems that something will definitely happen to Mirai. I'm afraid it will be some bad changes, right? What should you say to comfort someone at a time like this?
"Homi, are you saying that this is what I'm encountering now? It's true... Both Mana and Arisu have identified me as the enemy, and no matter how hard they look, they can't find a way to break the situation, so..."
"I will work hard to believe."
"When you work hard until the last minute, a miracle that can change the world will surely happen."
Gently grabbing the undecided palm of the girl behind him, Ash followed the way they used to comfort themselves in the past, letting the palm that was lightly attached to the back of the hand pass on their own warmth.
"This is the winning rule they taught me!"
"Even if you find it difficult to believe me, then just believe in your own Pretty Cure side."
Homi, no matter what idea you have, it doesn't matter if it's bad or good, just go for it! Because only by actually doing it can you know the final answer, even if it is a given!
"Dad... do you believe it?"
Does a man like Dad actually believe such words that sound like a fairy tale only for children?
"It's really hard for people to believe it, but since they are here, I'll try to believe it."
Hearing this, he seemed to be inspired. The girl's other hand gently covered the big hand, and at the same time there was Homi's heart-warming smile.
"Thank you, Dad!"
I also finally have the confidence to face such "nothing" Mirai.
Ash knows very well that his family education is indeed difficult to describe in every sense.
"But maybe I have the talent to be a good father?"
You see, it's just like the traditional heart-warming chicken soup story! It is precisely because I was caught in the rain when I was a child that I want to hold an umbrella for those who come after me! This is what a talented person like me, Ash, should be like!
In short, it can enlighten the expensive daughter who is worried and make her happy from the bottom of her heart. Ash is very satisfied and proud of this!
"Ash-sensei, it's really amazing."
"That's right? That's right!"
In front of Ayumi's compliments, Ash nodded repeatedly, and for a moment the tip of his nose almost turned to the sky.
"As expected, I am a genius, smart and——"
Sometimes people have to praise themselves. This is also recorded in the famous lines of both the protagonist and the villain in the tokusatsu series. Ash doesn't think there is anything wrong with it.
Resting his head on his arm, Ayumi just looked at the man's "go crazy with joy" look. She didn't hate the noise, but she found it cute and interesting that he occasionally jumped like a child.
"It would be great if it could continue like this..."
In the few days since the last time I met him, I had been almost completely engaged in fighting with the other him. Under the seemingly peaceful time that I could finally enjoy, in fact, there was a constant undercurrent.
I obviously still have a lot of ideas that I haven't put into practice with him.
But speaking of thoughts, Ayumi couldn't help but think of that thing again...
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Chapter 210 What Ayumi is worried about.
"There will be a day, Ayumi."
Putting down the hands that had been raised for madness, Ash regained his composure and returned to seriousness, wanting to hear her side of the story.
"Okay, let's just talk about the number of words. Tell me, Ayumi, what happened?"
"I'm worried about you!"
Whether it's those Pretty Cure or the enemies behind the scenes, I can't worry about it, in every sense of the word!
"I want to go with you!"
So just like when we were partners in the past, at least when I'm by your side, no matter what happens, I can react easily!
If the two of us can join forces again, I will be confident in defeating any enemy!
"No!"
It's a pity that even though Ayumi's sincere proposal was still cruelly rejected by Ash.
"First of all, not to mention how they would react to the presence of Pretty Cure next to Kamen Rider, whom they were originally hostile to. Wouldn't it be even more unclear to explain?"
"Secondly... under the current circumstances, I hope you can protect them."
Although everyone trapped in the "dream" of the parallel world has their vital signs intact, they will not react to the outside world. If the enemy breaks in at this time, wouldn't it mean that they are completely at the mercy of others? So having someone to guard your home to prevent it from being stolen is definitely a necessity.
"Of course I will protect everyone, just!"
Although the truth is this, even so, Ayumi still has his own thoughts in his heart.
"Obviously there are already Misses Ashu and Homi at home, so there is no need to put all the combat power at home. At least let me help you!"
"But you also know, Ashu she is now..."
Even Ash was helpless when talking about this. When the system "revealed" his true identity, Ashu fell into such an alienated look as if he was always "seeking his own burial place". It can be said that he was specially helping them to guard against themselves.
"You also know the situation. Of course I want to believe that she is fine! But I can't ignore the actual role just because I believe it!"
"So if something happens as she said, the only thing that can stop her is your purest purification power!"
Rather than helping me, I hope you can help everyone!
"So you also have some faith in me, okay?"
"Okay..."
In the end, Ayumi, whose ponytails gradually drooped, accepted the result of Ash in despair, but the light in her eyes continued to flicker as if it never stopped.
Because I care...
Regarding the meaning of what Kaller said to her at the end, "You are the only one who is not with him Mirai", she was very concerned about it from the bottom of her heart like an ant!
Could it be that Ash will encounter some unimaginable bad development? And am I the only one who can't help Ash? I can't accept this statement at all!
Unlike other Pretty Cure, which have their own stories, or are chosen by their partner elves to become legends. She didn't have any companions in the same group. She was simply knocked into someone's room and became his partner half-heartedly!
Including the miracle that happened at the end that made me the real Pretty Cure, it was also like the last reward he gave to me...
Therefore, Sakagami Ayumi always cares about these things with a sense of inferiority compared to others.
So I wanted to do something to prove something anyway. Prove it to me! Prove for Ash——!
"I think Mirai must be able to change...!"
She remembered the origin of Homi and the way she smiled under the encouragement of Ash. Homi Isn't she also from Mirai? Doesn't she also want to change something?
"Yes, it must be..."
Looking at the back of the man who was gradually disappearing in order to continue his busy work, as she suddenly stood up, the eyes of the girl with two pigtails raised like whips flashed with determination far beyond anything before.
"Ash... A... Since there is no one else from beginning to end, we are all alone..."
Now that everyone has fallen, if Cure Echo doesn't do it, who else will?
Ash, who didn't even know that he had "motivated" two companions at the same time, was thinking about the next direction at the moment.
The other self "Ash" has already settled down in Mana's home, and the Heartbeat Team have almost accepted the setting of their own existence. Next, we must take advantage of this opportunity to gradually approach them to continue the next step of awakening.