"Ha~"
Natto, having taken off his helmet, couldn't help laughing at the argument erupting around Ash.
"He clearly had opportunities in my world before, yet he showed no interest in anyone else's family. I thought he didn't like the opposite sex, but it turns out he just prefers hanging out with people his own age."
"I'm very relieved to see him accepting friends like this now."
"He doesn't seem very grateful for it, though."
Having found a good spot and sat down with the others, Gagula cheerfully watched this modern-day reenactment of Shang Yang.
"I wanted to say he had the look of someone plagued by women, but looking closely, aren't they all good women?"
"How about making the next game Galgame-themed... Hmm~ I've got a great idea! Who has paper and a pen? Lend them to me, quick!"
Watching Ash like this, these older friends somehow felt a sense of satisfaction welling up inside them. Maybe that was the fun of raising someone.
"Alright, alright!"
Ash slipped free by loosening his joints like a snake, brushed aside his messy bangs, and finally shouted everyone down. Rather than being watched like a giant panda in a zoo, he'd rather fight a thousand Gel-Shocker cyborgs alone. This was seriously unbearable!
And what was all that about Precure refining O, or Ash actually being a ten-year-old elementary school student?
When were you people even talking about?!
"That topic is long over!"
"Is this really the time to talk about that? We need to discuss serious business!"
It was rare enough for Ash to want to bring up serious business himself... After exchanging glances, everyone nodded and grew serious, wanting to see what exactly he intended to say.
Letting out a relieved breath, Ash began telling them about Dast and the other two,