As their interlocked hands wrestled against each other, Megumi suddenly forced beams of light from her eyes and swept them across her opponent's face, catching her completely off guard!
I had once fallen into the deepest depths of hell and committed mistakes that could never be undone. Both my companions and the one I loved thought my heart had completely broken... That was exactly why I had to prove it to them!
"As a Pretty Cure, and as a woman, I'll defeat you and prove that I'm still Cure Lovely, who fights for everyone's happiness!!!"
"Just like always!"
While her opponent's faceplate glowed red-hot and she staggered backward, Megumi rushed forward and raised her fist.
If an idiot like me wanted to accomplish something, this was the only way I knew—charging ahead without stopping until I hit a wall!
"I won't change!"
Then, once, twice, again and again! Her fists came down in an unending barrage.
"You told me to shut up."
Despite the faceplate being red-hot, her opponent caught the incoming fist with a palm as precise as a computer, as if she did not need to see at all.
"But you sure talk a lot too."
Strong! Even stronger than the fists she had empowered through her emotions. Just as the girl felt that pressure and tried to force out more strength, her opponent squeezed her hand and flung her away with unbelievable force, spinning her like a drill!
What are you, an industrial crane wearing a girl's skin!?
"Megumi!"
Seeing her companion in trouble, Kohime immediately panicked and tried to get up despite having exhausted herself.
"I'll help you—"
"No!"
The girl refused again, her tone urgent.
"You all just used up your strength. Don't push yourselves like this. I can still fight!"
"Megumi!"
Ash, who had