She had originally wanted to call for reinforcements, but now Ashu had to stop Supreme Angel from protecting them instead, leaving her in a miserable predicament.
"Supreme Angel is terrifyingly strong right now!"
"Everyone, no matter what!"
In the end, Rei, usually the eldest sister of the household, spoke up with her experience.
"We can't let her take Ash away again!"
Everyone had so, so much they wanted to say to him, but now truly wasn't the right time.
"Yeah! She did something so outrageous—we have to make her apologize!"
Amid the rising outrage, the group united around a common goal and stood beside Ashu. Yet Ash alone remained where he was.
"Is something wrong, Ash?"
"No. I was just feeling even more moved by the bond between myself and them. And also..."
Ash stroked the little rabbit hiding inside his cape, then put his crushed top hat back on before continuing.
"By just how much Primum cares."
"Watch this—whoa!"
Makoto had barely swung her hand like a blade twice before Primum knocked her to the ground. Just as Makoto, who had fallen to the floor, was about to be finished off, a light arrow suddenly shot out from the blossoming glow nearby!
"Precure Heart Shoot!"
Primum raised a hand and caught the light arrow. As she looked at the blonde woman stepping out of the radiance, her eyes widened and her breathing quickened.
"Y-you're the one who's always been by his side!"
"Ai!"
The blonde girl winked at Makoto, who cried out in delight behind her. Her gaze swept across everyone before settling on Ash, who was putting his mask back on.
"Sorry I'm late, everyone."
How was that, Mana? I looked cool, right?
Yes, yes~ Just as expected of the coolest Ash-sensei in my heart! Though it was