Kamen Rider Plays the Villain in Pretty Cure

"I truly felt that being able to meet Haruka, everyone else, and Ash—and becoming a Pretty Cure—had been wonderful."

"So, about my plans afterward..."

"You actually said it yourself."

This time, Ash was the one who suddenly spoke up, chuckling.

"You said yourself that after you finished studying with your family, you would come back and help me manage Black Night Kingdom."

"I guarantee that Black Night Kingdom will only keep growing bigger and bigger. When that time comes, you'd better be prepared to be thoroughly worked to the bone."

"Is that so?"

Minami did not refute Ash's forceful logic. Her reaction was surprisingly calm.

"Don't worry. The benefits for executives in my kingdom are quite generous. They'll also have plenty of free time to pursue any hobbies and interests they enjoy."

If it was for Ash, then that would not be so bad either~

"Then I'll become Ash's woman. Make sure you cherish me."

Gently brushing aside her sea-blue hair that had been lifted by the wind, Kaito Minami stood in the sea's shimmering light, her entire body seeming to glint with tiny golden sparks.

"That's what I'm thinking right now."

With a startled cry, Minami felt a weight pressing down on her. When she opened her eyes again, she found that the distance between them had become infinitely close to zero.

"N-No, we can't! We're on the beach!"

Minami's face flushed as she tried to struggle, only for Ash to block her with lines he had clearly prepared in advance.

"Do you think there could be anyone else around to interrupt us on the beach I brought you to?"

"...So you prepared everything for me this early on. Pervert."

"Do you hate it?"

"I don't dislike it. It's just..."

Looking at the sun hanging behind Ash's back, she