Chapter Summaries

• The Pretty Cure Killer, revealed to be Ding Shi, confronts Ash and the Pretty Cures. She seeks to defeat them to gather their powers and reach Light and Colour.
• Ash, Snow White, and the other Pretty Cures engage in a battle with the Pretty Cure Killer. The Pretty Cures use their Saintly Mode to enhance their powers.
• The Pretty Cure Killer expresses excitement about facing the Pretty Cures directly and challenges their confidence in their powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pretty Cure Killer, a powerful and skilled opponent, is introduced.
• She defeats the Pretty Cures using her superior strength and combat skills.
• Megumi, who had been dealing with monsters, returns and decides to face the Pretty Cure Killer.
• Megumi and the Pretty Cure Killer engage in a fierce battle, with Megumi initially struggling against the villain's immense power.

Character Developments

• The Pretty Cure Killer reveals her desire to fight stronger opponents, including Ash.
• Megumi shows determination to prove herself and protect her friends, despite her internal struggles.
• Ash expresses concern about Megumi's growing darkness and desire to find an opportunity to address it.

Significant Themes

• The power of love and determination in the face of adversity (Megumi's resolve).
• The consequences of jealousy and darkness (Megumi's internal struggle).
• The importance of facing one's fears and responsibilities (Megumi's desire to protect her friends and confront the Pretty Cure Killer).

Character Interactions

• The Pretty Cure Killer expresses admiration for Megumi's power and desire to fight her.
• Megumi apologizes to her friends for her late arrival and reassures them of her determination.
• Ash shows concern for Megumi's well-being and the influence he has on her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Megumi (Cure Lovely) fights against the Pretty Cure Killer, struggling initially but gains determination to prove herself.
• Megumi transforms into Unlovely, her dark form, due to her emotional state, but struggles to control it.
• Ash leaves temporarily to find help, returning with Mirage Angel to assist Megumi.

Character Developments

• Megumi: Struggles with her past and desire to prove herself, ultimately unleashing her dark form, Unlovely.
• Ash: Realizes Megumi's seriousness and leaves to find help, showing growth in understanding Megumi's feelings.
• Pretty Cure Killer: Reveals expectations for Megumi's power and grows frustrated with her inability to use it fully.

Significant Themes

• Self-acceptance and redemption (Megumi's struggle with her past and dark form)
• Trust and support (Ash's understanding of Megumi and his decision to help)
• Truth and recognition (Pretty Cure Killer's frustration with Megumi's denial of her power)

Character Interactions

• Megumi and Ash: Megumi scolds Ash for not interfering, but Ash understands her need to prove herself and leaves to find help.
• Megumi and Pretty Cure Killer: They clash physically and verbally, with the Killer growing frustrated with Megumi's inability to use her full power.
• Ash and Mirage Angel: Ash finds Mirage Angel to help Megumi, showing growth in his understanding of Megumi's feelings and need for support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mirage, now as Unlovely, faces Pretty Cure Killer, who is much stronger than Mirage's previous form, Phantom Queen.
• Megumi, as Unlovely, refuses to cooperate with Mirage, expressing her hatred towards her.
• Megumi and Mirage engage in a fierce battle, with Mirage trying to convince Megumi to work together.
• Ash provokes Megumi, pushing her to fight harder, while also trying to make her realize her true nature as a Pretty Cure.
• Mirage continues to fight the Pretty Cure Killer, taking severe damage but refusing to give up.

Character Developments

• Megumi (Unlovely): Struggles with her hatred towards Mirage and her past actions, but her true nature as a Pretty Cure is still evident. She's torn between her desire to defeat the Pretty Cure Killer and her innate kindness.
• Mirage (Unlovely): Despite her past actions, she genuinely wants to help Megumi and defeat the Pretty Cure Killer. She shows resilience and determination in her fight, even when heavily outmatched.
• Ash: Manipulates Megumi's emotions to push her to fight harder, revealing his understanding of her true nature. His actions are ambiguous, with unclear motivations.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between one's true nature and external influences.
• The power of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The complexity of human emotions, particularly hatred and kindness.

Character Interactions

• Megumi and Mirage: Their interaction is filled with tension and hostility, with Megumi refusing to accept Mirage's offer to fight together. Despite this, there's an underlying connection between them as former Pretty Cures.
• Megumi and Ash: Ash provokes Megumi, pushing her to fight harder and forcing her to confront her true nature. Their interaction is complex, with Ash's true intentions unclear.
• Mirage and Pretty Cure Killer: Their battle is intense and one-sided, with Mirage taking severe damage but refusing to give up. The Pretty Cure Killer seems to be toying with Mirage, enjoying her struggle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Megumi struggles with her dark power and finally accepts it, transforming into a new form, "Forever Unlovely."
• She defeats Pretty Cure Killer and purifies her, revealing her true form.
• The Pretty Cures reunite, vowing to face challenges together.

Character Developments

• Megumi overcomes her fear of her dark power and accepts it, finding her true self.
• Pretty Cure Killer is revealed to be a victim of control, and is purified.
• Kohime expresses her desire for everyone to be together, highlighting her growth.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of one's true self, even if it's perceived as dark or negative.
• Redemption and atonement for past actions.
• The power of unity and shared happiness.

Character Interactions

• Megumi and Ash: Ash encourages Megumi to accept her power, and Megumi thanks him.
• Megumi and Kohime: They share a heartfelt hug, expressing their relief at being reunited.
• The Pretty Cures: They express their joy at being together again and vow to face challenges as a team.
• Kohime and the group: Kohime's innocent statement about Ash's "harem" leads to a moment of shared laughter and joy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash's "daughter" from the future arrives, causing chaos and confusion among the Pretty Cures.
• The daughter, who traveled back in time, claims she's there to help.
• Ash is relieved to find out he hasn't secretly fathered a child and abandoned a family.

Character Developments

• Ash: Realizes he hasn't secretly fathered a child, causing him to breathe a sigh of relief.
• The Pretty Cures: Initially suspicious and angry, they calm down after learning the truth about Ash's daughter.
• Ash's daughter: Calm and collected, she explains her situation and introduces herself.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and its consequences.
• Trust and misunderstandings within relationships.
• The fear of being deceived and betrayed.

Character Interactions

• Ash and his daughter: Ash is initially confused and upset, but they share a moment of understanding.
• The Pretty Cures and Ash: They initially suspect Ash of having a secret family, leading to anger and tension. After learning the truth, they apologize and express relief.
• Ash's daughter and the Pretty Cures: The daughter remains calm and collected, introducing herself to the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cure Tomorrow (Homi) arrives from the future, claiming to be Ash's daughter.
• Ash warns everyone not to reveal their future to prevent altering history.
• Ash uses Doraemon's time travel concept to explain the dangers of changing the past.
• Homi's mother in the future is left ambiguous to avoid altering history.
• Ash and Homi discuss her mission and the future's outcome, with Homi refusing to reveal details.

Character Developments

• Homi is introduced as Ash's daughter from the future, showing curiosity and affection towards Ash.
• Ash shows a more caring and doting side while interacting with Homi.
• Haruka and Yuko react differently to the news of Homi, with Haruka feeling jealous and Yuko excited.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of altering the past and the principle of history's self-correcting balance.
• The importance of focusing on the present and protecting it to ensure a better future.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Homi share a warm, affectionate moment, with Ash indulging Homi's clinginess.
• Haruka and Yuko's reactions to Homi's arrival highlight their differing personalities and desires.
• Ash and Homi have a playful, teasing exchange about the future's outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash throws a grand party to celebrate their victory over one of the Four Great Executives and Baumei's arrival.
• Ash invites all Pretty Cure from every country to the celebration.
• Ash reveals he wants to make Megumi happy, and Megumi confesses her feelings to Ash.

Character Developments

• Ash shows his caring side by wanting to make Baumei feel at ease.
• Megumi gains confidence in her feelings for Ash and expresses them directly.
• Ash struggles with committing to a relationship due to his past experiences.

Significant Themes

• Happiness and its pursuit.
• The power of love and connections between people.
• The struggle between past experiences and moving forward.

Character Interactions

• Ash teases Iona and Megumi, showing a playful side.
• Megumi opens up to Ash about her feelings and her desire to make him happy.
• Ash avoids committing to Megumi, showing his internal struggle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash hosts a grand banquet for the Pretty Cures, surprising everyone with his generosity and change from his past behavior.
• Megumi, Ash's daughter, is revealed to have been observing Ash's treatment of her mother in the past.
• Homi, Ash's former partner, is present but keeps a low profile, watching the festivities from afar.
• Ash interacts with the Pretty Cures, teasing and playing with them, causing laughter and enjoyment.

Character Developments

• Ash: Shows a more caring and fatherly side, trying to connect with Megumi but struggling due to his past behavior.
• Megumi: Reveals her intelligence and gentleness, enjoying teasing her father and observing his interactions with the Pretty Cures.
• Homi: Keeps a low profile, watching the events unfold, and interacts briefly with Ash and Puka.
• The Pretty Cures: Enjoy the banquet, letting go of their inhibitions and having fun with each other and Ash.

Significant Themes

• Change and redemption: Ash's change in behavior and his attempt to connect with Megumi show his desire for redemption.
• Observation and understanding: Megumi's observation of Ash and the Pretty Cures' interactions highlight the theme of understanding and acceptance.
• Enjoyment and letting go: The Pretty Cures' enjoyment of the banquet emphasizes the importance of letting go of inhibitions and having fun.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Megumi: Their interactions are filled with teasing and playful banter, with Megumi enjoying her father's discomfort and Ash trying to connect with her.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Ash's interactions with the Pretty Cures are playful and teasing, causing laughter and enjoyment among them.
• Homi and Ash: Homi briefly interacts with Ash, showing a more casual and familiar side to their relationship.
• The Pretty Cures among themselves: They enjoy each other's company, laughing and having fun together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash and the Pretty Cures attend a formal dance event.
• Ash gets the Pretty Cures drunk, leading to a chaotic night.
• Ash decides to abstain from alcohol after the incident.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures prepare for a dangerous adventure to defeat his enemies.

Character Developments

• Ash: Realizes the dangers of alcohol and decides to abstain. Shows concern for the Pretty Cures' safety in their upcoming adventure.
• Pretty Cures: Show their wild and playful side when drunk. Display determination to face the dangers ahead with Ash.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of alcohol and its effects on judgment and behavior.
• The determination and unity of the Pretty Cures in facing challenges together with Ash.
• The acceptance of one's desires and the pursuit of happiness.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Engage in playful banter and interactions, leading to a chaotic night. They display a strong bond and unity in their determination to face the upcoming adventure together.
• Ash and each Pretty Cure: Interact intimately, with each showing their unique personality and desires.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Iona Hikawa expresses her desire to continue following Ash and fight for everyone's happiness, aiming to upgrade from Princess to Queen by his side.
• Snow White expresses her desire to be supported by Ash, while Megumi wants to protect Ash and their present and future.
• Ash encounters Yumi, who claims to be his daughter, and later leaves to deal with conflicts between other Precures.
• Maria Hikawa, Iona's sister, visits and expresses envy of Iona's relationship with Ash, deciding to confess her feelings to him.
• Iona, determined to leave a deeper impression on Ash, sneaks into his room but finds it occupied by others.

Character Developments

• Iona: Becomes more open about her feelings for Ash and decides to actively pursue him.
• Maria: Struggles with envy of Iona's relationship with Ash and decides to confess her feelings to him.
• Ash: Continues to attract the affections of multiple Precures, causing Iona and Maria to compete for his attention.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: The chapter explores the developing relationships between Ash and the Precures, as well as the sisters' dynamic.
• Competition and envy: Maria's envy of Iona's relationship with Ash highlights the theme of competition and its potential to cause strife.
• Personal growth: Iona's decision to actively pursue Ash shows her personal growth and increased confidence in her feelings.

Character Interactions

• Iona and Maria: The sisters interact playfully, with Maria teasing Iona about her relationship with Ash and Iona trying to discourage Maria from pursuing Ash.
• Ash and Iona: Iona's determination to leave a deeper impression on Ash shows her growing feelings for him, while Ash's absence from his room suggests he may be aware of her feelings.
• Ash and Yumi: The encounter between Ash and Yumi hints at a potential future conflict or revelation regarding Ash's past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash is caught in a compromising position with Maria by Iona, causing a misunderstanding and Iona's anger.
• Ash and Maria chase after Iona to explain, but she refuses to listen.
• Ash visits a shrine, where Mirror, now a shrine maiden, suggests enshrining Ash instead of the forgotten deity.
• Ash and Mirror have a heart-to-heart conversation, and Mirror asks to join Ash's team for their next mission.

Character Developments

• Ash: Realizes he can no longer act recklessly and must consider others' feelings. He also reflects on his past actions and finds contentment in simple, peaceful moments with the Pretty Cures.
• Iona: Becomes angry and upset after misinterpreting Ash and Maria's situation, showing her protective nature towards Maria.
• Maria: Shows a more mischievous side by trying to make Ash her boyfriend, causing a misunderstanding with Iona.
• Mirror: Overcomes her past as the Phantom Queen and finds peace as a shrine maiden. She now wants to atone for her sins and help protect the world.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstandings and communication: Ash and Maria's situation is misinterpreted by Iona, leading to her anger and refusal to listen to their explanations.
• Redemption and atonement: Mirror wants to join Ash's team to make up for her past sins as the Phantom Queen.
• Change and growth: Ash reflects on his past actions and finds contentment in simple, peaceful moments, showing his personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Maria: Their misunderstanding with Iona highlights their close friendship and Maria's playful nature.
• Ash and Iona: Iona's anger towards Ash shows her protective nature towards Maria and her trust issues with Ash.
• Ash and Mirror: Their heart-to-heart conversation reveals Mirror's past and her desire to atone for her sins, strengthening their bond.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Ash's reflections on his past actions and contentment in simple moments with the Pretty Cures show his growth and appreciation for their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash and Mirror have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Mirror expressing her feelings for Ash and Ash reassuring her of her importance.
• Ash and Mirror share a romantic moment, with Mirror initiating intimacy.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures prepare to visit the Fairy Tale Kingdom to rescue Miyuki.
• Upon arrival, they find the kingdom encased in a protective dome, preventing entry.
• Ash considers ramming through the barrier but is persuaded against it by the Pretty Cures.

Character Developments

• Mirror (Mirage Angel): Shows vulnerability and expresses her love for Ash, also initiates intimacy, demonstrating her growth in confidence and agency.
• Ash: Reassures Mirror of her importance, showing growth in emotional maturity and understanding.
• Pretty Cures: Display unity and concern for Ash's impulsive decisions, showing growth in their role as a team.

Significant Themes

• Relationships: The chapter explores the developing relationship between Ash and Mirror, as well as the bond between Ash and the Pretty Cures.
• Communication: The inability to communicate with the Fairy Tale Kingdom highlights the importance of open dialogue and understanding.
• Trust: Ash's initial decision to ram through the barrier shows a lack of trust in diplomacy, while the Pretty Cures' persuasion encourages trust in peaceful resolution.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Mirror: Their interaction shows growth in their relationship, with Mirror initiating intimacy and Ash reassuring her.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures: The Pretty Cures interact with Ash to prevent him from making a rash decision, demonstrating their unity and concern for him.
• Regina and Mirror: Regina's interaction with Mirror shows her support for Mirror's feelings and her pride in Ash's appeal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash and his group discover the secret entrance to the Incredible Library, the Pretty Cures' secret base.
• They find signs that someone has been living there recently.
• Ash goes ahead alone to investigate, leaving the others to explore the library.
• He encounters the Pretty Cures, who are overjoyed to see him after a long time.

Character Developments

• Ash: Shows determination to find the Pretty Cures and is delighted to see them again.
• Pretty Cures: Miss Ash and are thrilled to reunite with him. They show affection and clinginess towards him.

Significant Themes

• Reunion and longing: The Pretty Cures' joy and Ash's determination highlight the theme of long-awaited reunions.
• Intimacy and affection: The Pretty Cures' open display of affection towards Ash emphasizes the theme of intimacy and closeness.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Their reunion is filled with joy, affection, and teasing. Ash is slightly embarrassed by their open displays of affection.
• Ash and Yuko: Yuko is excited to see Ash and wants to eat snacks left in the library.
• Ash and the others: They encourage Ash to spend private time with the Pretty Cures and promise to call if there's danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akane, Ash, and the others return to Nanairogaoka, where the Bad End Pretty Cures (disguised as Smile Pretty Cures) plan to seduce Ash.
• Ash recognizes them and confronts them, leading to a confrontation in the school's equipment room.
• The Bad End Pretty Cures, driven by their desire for Ash, attempt to seduce him but struggle due to their lack of knowledge about intimacy.

Character Developments

• Ash: Recognizes the Bad End Pretty Cures and remains calm and composed despite their advances.
• Bad End Pretty Cures: Display their true forms and intentions, revealing their desire for Ash and their lack of knowledge about intimacy.

Significant Themes

• Desire and its consequences: The Bad End Pretty Cures' desire for Ash leads them to act impulsively, revealing their true forms and intentions.
• Knowledge and its importance: The Bad End Pretty Cures' lack of knowledge about intimacy hinders their plans and highlights the importance of understanding and experience.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Bad End Pretty Cures: Ash remains composed and in control, while the Bad End Pretty Cures struggle with their lack of knowledge and their desire for Ash.
• The Bad End Pretty Cures among themselves: They initially argue over who gets to be with Ash but unite when faced with their lack of knowledge about intimacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Bad End Pretty Cure" confess their desire to be the only ones in Ash's heart and express their love for him.
• Ash scolds them for not informing him about the real Pretty Cures' disappearance and the new enemies' appearance.
• Ash punishes the Bad End Pretty Cures by tying them up and teasing them, causing them embarrassment and shame.

Character Developments

• The Bad End Pretty Cures show their determination and courage in confessing their feelings to Ash.
• Ash demonstrates his authoritative and mischievous side when punishing the Bad End Pretty Cures.
• The Bad End Pretty Cures, despite being created from dark energy, display human-like emotions such as embarrassment, shame, and longing for love.

Significant Themes

• Love and desire: The Bad End Pretty Cures' love for Ash drives their actions, even if it's misguided and obsessive.
• Punishment and consequences: Ash's punishment serves as a lesson for the Bad End Pretty Cures, teaching them the importance of honesty and communication.
• Embarrassment and shame: The Bad End Pretty Cures experience these emotions when they are teased by Ash, highlighting their humanity and vulnerability.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Bad End Pretty Cures: Ash interacts with the Bad End Pretty Cures in a mix of sternness and mischief, punishing them but also showing affection.
• The Bad End Pretty Cures among themselves: They support each other and share their feelings, showing a sense of camaraderie despite their dark origins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash punishes and "reforms" the Bad Ending Pretty Cures, who enjoy the process.
• The Good Ending Pretty Cures arrive and witness the scene, with some understanding and others in disapproval.
• Ash communicates with Homi about the incoming enemy, the Sentai Oddity.
• The Sentai Oddity appears, causing chaos and darkness, with Ash and the Pretty Cures preparing to face it.

Character Developments

• The Bad Ending Pretty Cures show enjoyment in their punishment, indicating their twisted nature and desire for Ash's affection.
• Ash demonstrates his dark side, using punishment to "reform" the Pretty Cures, showing a more manipulative and controlling aspect of his character.
• Megumi joins the Bad Ending Pretty Cures in their affections for Ash, showing her desire for his approval and acceptance.
• The Good Ending Pretty Cures react differently to the scene, with some understanding and others in disapproval, showing their varied personalities and values.

Significant Themes

• Darkness and Control: Ash's use of punishment to control and manipulate the Pretty Cures highlights the theme of darkness and its ability to corrupt and control.
• Desire and Affection: The Pretty Cures' desire for Ash's affection and approval is a central theme, driving their actions and decisions.
• Good vs. Evil: The contrast between the Good Ending and Bad Ending Pretty Cures represents the classic theme of good vs. evil, with each side representing different values and motivations.

Character Interactions

• Ash interacts with the Bad Ending Pretty Cures, using punishment to "reform" them and gain their affection.
• The Good Ending Pretty Cures interact with each other, reacting differently to the scene they witness, showing their varied personalities and values.
• Ash communicates with Homi, seeking information about the incoming enemy, showing his strategic and tactical mindset.
• The Sentai Oddity interacts with Ash and the Pretty Cures, showing its power and intent to cause chaos and darkness.

• Ash, now with the power of the Seiken Swordriver, transforms into Kamen Rider Saber to face the Sentai Killer.
• The Pretty Cures and Ash engage in a fierce battle against the Sentai Killer's minions, with Ash's power overwhelming the enemies.
• Sentai Killer reveals his true form, a mix of mechanical structure and enhanced flesh with a five-colored emblem, and engages Ash in a battle.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures regroup and prepare to charge at Sentai Killer, but he escapes towards the dark clouds above.
• Ash pursues Sentai Killer, and as he closes in, Sentai Killer uses a Conversion Ray, causing Ash to lose consciousness.
• Ash wakes up to find Yayoi and Akane, who have been freed from their copies, and they share a heartfelt reunion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash finds Yayoi and Akane, the missing Pretty Cures, in the Fairy Tale Kingdom.
• They discover that Nao, another Pretty Cure, had been there but disappeared.
• Ash, Akane, and Yayoi fly on Courage Dragon and Storm Hunter Eagle to search for Nao and the other Pretty Cures.
• They reach a bustling castle in the Fairy Tale Kingdom, but the guards refuse entry, citing a decree from the princess.

Character Developments

• Ash: Shows confidence and calmness, proving he's not impulsive or violent as Akane fears.
• Akane: Decides to be more proactive and courageous in expressing her feelings for Ash.
• Yayoi: Supports Akane's newfound determination and is excited about the developments.

Significant Themes

• Courage and determination (Akane's decision to be more proactive)
• Identity and self-awareness (Ash's response to being mistaken for a violent character)
• Communication and understanding (Ash's calm approach to the guards)

Character Interactions

• Ash and Akane: Akane becomes more assertive, while Ash remains calm and confident.
• Ash and Yayoi: Yayoi supports Akane's newfound determination and is excited about the situation.
• Ash and the guards: Ash uses his identity as Kamen Rider Enki to gain entry to the castle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, now a popular manga artist, attends an event with Yayoi, who cosplays as a 1990s magical girl.
• Akane cosplays as Cardcaptor Sakura to surprise Ash but becomes embarrassed and flees.
• Ash and Yayoi discuss Akane's shyness and Ash's approach to her.

Character Developments

• Yayoi has grown more confident and mischievous, enjoying teasing Ash.
• Akane, usually tomboyish, shows a shy and cute side when trying to impress Ash.

Significant Themes

• The power of cosplay and role-playing to express different aspects of one's personality.
• The evolution of relationships and communication between Ash, Yayoi, and Akane.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Yayoi's sibling-like banter continues, with Yayoi teasing Ash and Ash playfully responding.
• Ash and Akane's dynamic shifts as Akane tries to show a more feminine side to Ash, leading to embarrassment and flight.
• Yayoi encourages Ash to pursue Akane, showing her support for their relationship.