Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash confronts Cure Heart (Aida Mana), expressing his disdain for Pretty Cures and their methods.
• Mana stands her ground, asserting her beliefs and happiness in being a Pretty Cure.
• Ash leaves without responding, and Ai tries to befriend him, but he rides away.
• The Selfish Organization continues collecting Evil Thought Energy, and the Pretty Cures continue purifying Jikochu.
• Ash reflects on his actions and decides to increase his effort within the Selfish Organization.
• Ash absorbs his accumulated Dark Echo and receives the Ziku-Driver as a reward.

Character Developments

• Ash: Struggles with his feelings and beliefs, considers increasing his effort within the Selfish Organization.
• Aida Mana (Cure Heart): Stands up to Ash, asserting her beliefs and happiness in being a Pretty Cure.
• Ai: Tries to befriend Ash but is left saddened by his departure.

Significant Themes

• Beliefs and values: Ash and Mana have differing beliefs about heroism and protecting others.
• Friendship and acceptance: Ai's desire to befriend her enemies, despite the reservations of her friends.
• Personal growth: Ash reflects on his actions and decides to increase his effort.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Cure Heart: Their intense argument highlights their differing beliefs and values.
• Ai and Ash: Ai tries to befriend Ash, but he leaves without responding, leaving Ai saddened.
• Ai and her friends: They discuss their feelings and support each other, despite their reservations about Ai's desire to befriend their enemies.

In Chapter 82 of "Kamen Rider as a Villain in Pretty Cure," Ash, suffering from passive amnesia, discovers various items and watch dials he had collected, including a Motorcycle Ride watch dial and a Hawk Watch-Dial Mecha. He attempts to draw more watch dials from the System but ends up with a Ball Watermelon Watch-Dial Mecha. Meanwhile, Makoto Kenzaki visits Ash's residence, and despite her initial hostility, Ash welcomes her and offers her coffee. Makoto, despite her reservations, enjoys the coffee Ash made.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Makoto visits Ash to learn about Princess Ann's whereabouts.
• Ash serves her a cup of coffee that Makoto finds unbearable to drink.
• Makoto reveals she's willing to do anything to save Princess Ann.
• Ash asks Makoto to defeat her friends, but she refuses.
• Ash tricks Makoto into almost making a choice, then reveals it was a joke.

Character Developments

• Makoto shows determination to save Princess Ann, even considering betraying her friends.
• Makoto's anger and frustration grow due to Ash's manipulation and jokes.
• Ash demonstrates his manipulative and playful nature, enjoying Makoto's distress.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences.
• The struggle between personal desires and loyalty to friends.
• Manipulation and its effects on emotions.

Character Interactions

• Ash manipulates and teases Makoto, enjoying her distress.
• Makoto's loyalty to Princess Ann conflicts with her friendship with the other Pretty Cures.
• Makoto's anger towards Ash grows due to his manipulation and jokes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash asks Makoto to call him "Daddy" in exchange for his help, shocking and embarrassing her.
• Rikka finds Makoto calling Ash "Daddy" and misunderstands the situation.
• Rikka shares her experiences with Ash, revealing his lazy and eccentric everyday life.
• Ash reveals he performed a surgery at the hospital, impressing Rikka despite his unorthodox methods.

Character Developments

• Makoto: Struggles with her pride and embarrassment but ultimately agrees to call Ash "Daddy" for her princess's sake.
• Rikka: Becomes more understanding and empathetic towards Makoto, feeling uncomfortable with Ash's behavior.
• Ash: Remains indifferent and arrogant, exploiting Makoto's eagerness while revealing his medical prowess to Rikka.

Significant Themes

• Pride and humiliation: Makoto's struggle with her dignity and Ash's disregard for others' feelings.
• The duality of Ash: His competence in medical skills contrasts with his lazy and eccentric everyday life.
• Friendship and understanding: Rikka's growing bond with Makoto and her attempt to protect her friend from Ash's manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Makoto: Ash manipulates Makoto into calling him "Daddy," while Makoto struggles with her pride and embarrassment.
• Rikka and Makoto: Rikka comforts and supports Makoto after witnessing her embarrassment, strengthening their friendship.
• Ash and Rikka: Rikka confronts Ash about his behavior and shares her experiences with him, revealing his eccentric lifestyle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash reveals he knew a stern doctor who liked sweets and was a respected teacher, despite his harsh methods.
• Ash uses his treasure-hunting items to find the princess's location, resulting in three marked spots on the map.
• Ash falls asleep while Rikka and Makoto clean his house. They draw a tiger-like pattern on his face while he's asleep.

Character Developments

• Ash: Shows respect for his former teacher, indicating he has a complex past. He also demonstrates his genius by finding the princess's location.
• Makoto and Rikka: They clean Ash's house and play a prank on him while he's asleep, showing their growing confidence and friendship with Ash.

Significant Themes

• Respect and appreciation for harsh but effective teachers.
• The complexity of Ash's past and his relationship with his former teacher.
• The growing friendship and trust between Ash and the Pretty Cures.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Ash shares his past with them, and they clean his house and play a prank on him, indicating a growing bond.
• Ash and Regina: Ash discusses the meaning of children's shows with Regina, showing his unique perspective on entertainment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash visits Ai's family restaurant, where he chats with Ai's father, Kentaro, about Ai's strengths and weaknesses, making Ai uncomfortable.
• Ash requests all the seasonings in the shop, mixes them haphazardly on his omurice, and declares it "quite tasty," causing Kentaro to faint from shock.
• Arisu, in a luxury car, approaches Ash after he leaves the restaurant and expresses her desire to be friends with him, asking for a favor.

Character Developments

• Ai: Struggles with the idea of her family interacting with Ash, given his true identity and her role as a Pretty Cure.
• Ash: Reveals his eccentric eating habits and lack of respect for culinary norms, further cementing his unusual character.
• Arisu: Shows a more serious and calculating side, distinct from her usual cheerful demeanor, as she approaches Ash with a request.

Significant Themes

• The tension between Ash's true identity and his interactions with the girls' families.
• The contrast between Ash's eccentric behavior and the girls' reactions to it.
• The power dynamics and hidden agendas behind Arisu's friendly approach towards Ash.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Kentaro: Kentaro is initially pleased with Ash's praise of Ai but faints in shock after seeing Ash's treatment of his omurice.
• Ash and Ai: Ai is uncomfortable with Ash's conversation with her father and his disregard for culinary norms.
• Arisu and Ash: Arisu approaches Ash with a serious request, showing a different side of herself.

Summary

• Arisu, the daughter of the Yotsuba Zaibatsu, approaches Ash, offering him a job to leave the Selfish Organization and join her side. Ash declines, stating he doesn't need money and that he desires "dirty things" that she can't provide.
• Arisu asks Ash what he truly wants, and he responds that he wants to fight Pretty Cure. Arisu accepts his challenge and invites him for special training at a dojo owned by the Yotsuba Zaibatsu.
• Ash agrees, and they meet at the dojo. Arisu explains that she wants to improve her skills to better protect her friends and prepare for upcoming battles involving mysterious stones called Royal Jewels.
• Ash teases Arisu, trying to make her reveal more information about the Royal Jewels, but she remains composed. He then summons his Kamen Rider belt, ready to fight Arisu as Precure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arisu attempts to transform into Pretty Cure but fails due to Ash snatching her fairy partner, Lance.
• Ash and Arisu engage in a fierce battle, with Ash using his extensive combat experience to gain the upper hand.
• Ash reveals his intention to use his Gear Closure Gun to summon heroes from television to fight Arisu, despite her protests.

Character Developments

• Arisu shows resilience and determination in her fight against Ash, learning from his combat style and adapting her own.
• Ash demonstrates his vast combat experience and skill, using his knowledge to outmaneuver Arisu.
• Ash reveals his dislike for unnecessary trouble, implying he has a strategic mind.

Significant Themes

• The power of experience and knowledge in combat.
• The struggle between maintaining one's principles and adapting to new situations.
• The consequences of using one's power without regard for others' feelings or well-being.

Character Interactions

• Arisu and Ash's battle highlights their differences in combat style and experience, with Ash pushing Arisu to adapt and grow.
• Ash's disregard for Arisu's feelings and protests shows his self-centered nature and lack of consideration for others.
• Arisu's determination to protect herself and her beliefs, despite the odds against her, showcases her resilience and courage.

In Chapter 89 of "Kamen Rider Is a Villain in Pretty Cure," Ash summons Zyuoh Eagle from the future to fight Arisu. Arisu struggles to keep up with the coordinated attacks of Ash and Zyuoh Eagle, but manages to land a flying kick on Ash. However, Ash reveals that he held back and didn't use his final move, which could have killed Arisu. Arisu is then overwhelmed in the third phase of the training, with Ash using various techniques to push her to her limits. Despite her exhaustion and injuries, Arisu refuses to give up, determined to protect her friends and defeat Ash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, as Kamen Rider, continues his battle with Arisu, pushing her to her limits to awaken her true power.
• Arisu, driven by her desire to protect and her love for her friends, awakens a new power and gains the upper hand in the battle.
• Ash, despite his injuries, confesses his infatuation with Arisu, leaving her flustered and confused.
• Arisu, despite her exhaustion, continues to fight Ash, trying to make him understand the importance of knowing when to stop.

Character Developments

• Arisu: Awakens her true power driven by her love for her friends and her desire to protect them. She also experiences her first romantic feelings, leaving her flustered and confused.
• Ash: Despite his injuries, he continues to fight, showing his determination and love for battle. He also confesses his infatuation with Arisu, showing a softer side to his character.

Significant Themes

• Love and Protection: Arisu's love for her friends drives her to awaken her true power and fight against Ash.
• Knowing When to Stop: Arisu tries to make Ash understand the importance of knowing when to stop, both in battle and in life.
• Romantic Feelings: Arisu experiences her first romantic feelings, leaving her confused and flustered.

Character Interactions

• Arisu and Ash: Their battle continues, with Arisu trying to make Ash understand the importance of knowing when to stop, while Ash, driven by his love for battle, continues to fight.
• Arisu and Lance: Lance tries to intervene in the battle but is easily flicked away by Ash, showing the power gap between them.
• Arisu and her Friends: Arisu's love for her friends drives her to awaken her true power and fight against Ash, showing the strong bond between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arisu (Cure Rosetta) uses a spinning barrier to destroy Ash's (Kamen Rider) shield.
• Ash and Arisu engage in a philosophical debate about fighting and protecting what's important.
• Arisu expresses her desire to protect Ash and understand his true intentions.
• Ash fires a powerful energy blast at Arisu, but she chooses to take the hit to prove her resolve.
• Yamato (Beast King Gorilla) punches Ash, ending the battle.

Character Developments

• Arisu: Becomes more assertive and determined to change Ash's ways, even as she grows stronger.
• Ash: Struggles with Arisu's kindness and determination, revealing a hidden vulnerability.

Significant Themes

• The power of love and kindness.
• The struggle between self-interest and protecting others.
• The complexities of heroism and villainy.

Character Interactions

• Arisu and Ash: Engage in a heated debate about their beliefs and motivations, leading to a deeper understanding of each other.
• Arisu and Yamato: Yamato shows concern for Arisu's well-being and intervenes when he believes Ash has gone too far.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, the Kamen Rider, defeats Arisu, the leader of Pretty Cure, but doesn't take her life, showing he values them.
• Arisu discovers a hidden card, [Final Vent], which transforms into a card with a dimly colored wing illustration when she touches it.
• Arisu wakes up to find Ash sitting beside her, engrossed in a book. She notices a red mark on his face.
• Arisu and Ash discuss the ruined dojo and the Pretty Cure's battle. Arisu decides to have the Clover Foundation rebuild it.
• Arisu returns the [Survive (Fire)] card to Ash, who is surprised by its availability.
• Ash and Arisu have a conversation about trust and fear. Ash wipes away Arisu's tears.
• Arisu leaves, saying she understands something about Ash.

Character Developments

• Ash: Begins to reflect on his actions and shows empathy towards Arisu and the Pretty Cure, hinting at a change of heart.
• Arisu: Shows determination and courage by using herself as a hostage to force Ash to make a choice, displaying her resolve to connect with him.
• Regina: Apologizes to the Pretty Cure for her past actions and wants to play with them, showing a desire for friendship.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Arisu trusts Ash despite his villainous actions, while Ash struggles with his own trust issues.
• Friendship and understanding: Regina's desire for friendship and Arisu's efforts to understand Ash highlight the importance of these themes.
• Change and growth: Ash's reflection on his actions and Regina's apology suggest that characters can change and grow over time.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Arisu: Their conversation reveals Ash's concern for Arisu's well-being and Arisu's determination to understand Ash.
• Arisu and Regina: Arisu tries to teach Regina about reflection and friendship, while Regina wants to play with the Pretty Cure.
• Ash and the Pretty Cure: Ash's actions towards the Pretty Cure show a shift in his attitude, from villainous to more considerate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Regina, influenced by Ash's teachings, decides to try being friends with the Pretty Cures.
• The Pretty Cures take Regina to an art museum, where she plays around while they search for clues.
• Ash is found at the museum, watching "Ultraman Ginga" on his phone, and interacts with the Pretty Cures.

Character Developments

• Regina shows signs of change, playing with the Pretty Cures without her previous malice.
• Ash reveals he's a fan of tokusatsu, specifically Ultraman, and has a complex history with the franchise.
• Aida Mana shows curiosity and concern about Ash's tokusatsu interest and his connection to Ultraman.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and trust, as Regina tries to befriend the Pretty Cures and Ash shares his tokusatsu enthusiasm with them.
• The power of belief and determination, reflected in Ash's belief in Ultraman and his influence on Regina.

Character Interactions

• Regina interacts with the Pretty Cures, playing with them and showing a desire to be friends.
• Ash interacts with Aida Mana, sharing his tokusatsu interest and discussing Ultraman.
• Ash's presence causes tension and curiosity among the Pretty Cures, with Rikka and Mana reacting to him differently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arisu reveals she trained with Ash and gained new powers.
• Ash's interactions with the Pretty Cures improve, causing Ai to feel left behind.
• The Pretty Cures find a statue resembling the Princess, which Ash believes might be a trap.
• Ash receives the Steel Tank Full Bottle from Ai, discussing the concept of 'doing the right thing.'
• Regina shows kindness to Ai-chan, making the Pretty Cures consider befriending their enemies.

Character Developments

• Arisu and Ash's relationship improves, with Ash showing a softer side.
• Ai struggles with feeling left behind as her friends grow closer to Ash.
• Regina displays a caring side, coaxing Ai-chan to smile.
• Ash reflects on the concept of 'doing the right thing' and his own past.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and understanding between enemies.
• The concept of 'doing the right thing' and its complexities.
• The differences between Ash's past experiences and the current situation.

Character Interactions

• Arisu and Ash's banter shows a growing camaraderie.
• Ai feels jealous and left behind as her friends grow closer to Ash.
• Regina's interaction with Ai-chan humanizes her and makes the Pretty Cures consider befriending her.
• Ash's reflection on his past and current situation highlights his unique perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Regina, holding Ai-chan, sings a lullaby, showing a caring side.
• Ash, Regina, and the Pretty Cures visit an art museum.
• Ash removes a red gem from a statue, causing it to break.
• The group helps clean up the broken statue to avoid trouble.
• The red gem transforms into a Royal Crystal, emitting a pillar of red light.

Character Developments

• Regina shows empathy and care for Ai-chan, and later expresses her desire to be friends with everyone.
• Ash continues to tease and provoke the Pretty Cures, but also helps them clean up the mess he caused.
• The Pretty Cures display their friendship and teamwork, helping each other and the museum staff.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and teamwork: The Pretty Cures demonstrate the importance of supporting each other and working together to overcome challenges.
• Transformation and growth: Regina's desire to be friends with everyone shows her personal growth and willingness to change.

Character Interactions

• Regina and the Pretty Cures: Their interactions show Regina's growing acceptance and friendship with the Pretty Cures.
• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Ash continues to tease and provoke the Pretty Cures, but also helps them when needed, showing a complex and sometimes contradictory character.
• Regina and Ash: Ash encourages Regina to embrace her friendship with the Pretty Cures, and they share a moment of understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Regina becomes possessed or influenced by the Royal Jewel, turning hostile towards the Pretty Cures and Ash.
• Ash transforms into Ryuga to subdue Regina, but also to find out who's behind her change.
• The Pretty Cures transform and fight Ash, who holds back to help them improve their teamwork.
• Ash captures Ai to pressure the others into handing over their Royal Jewels to Regina.

Character Developments

• Regina's true nature is revealed, or so it seems, as she prioritizes the Royal Jewels over her new friendships.
• Ash shows concern for Regina's well-being, wanting to find out who's controlling her.
• The Pretty Cures demonstrate improved teamwork and cooperation during the fight.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and trust: Regina's actions challenge the girls' trust in her, and they struggle to accept that she might have been deceiving them.
• Possession and control: Regina's change in behavior suggests she's being controlled by an external force.
• Growth and improvement: Ash's fight with the Pretty Cures helps them develop their teamwork and skills.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cures engage in a fight, with Ash intentionally holding back to help them grow stronger.
• Ash captures Ai to pressure the other Pretty Cures into complying with Regina's demands.
• Regina's behavior puts a strain on her relationships with the Pretty Cures, as they struggle to understand her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash, as Kamen Rider, takes Ai hostage to exchange for the Royal Jewels.
• Ash manipulates the situation, making Regina question her priorities and hesitate.
• Ash intentionally lets Ai "defeat" him, causing Regina to retreat with him.
• Joe Okada arrives late but promises to reveal the truth later.
• The Pretty Cures interrogate Joe about his Poker Kingdom knight's armor.

Character Developments

• Ai begins to question Ash's true intentions and whether his harsh methods are guiding her.
• Regina struggles with her innate selfishness and her desire for friendship.
• Joe Okada maintains his enigmatic demeanor until confronted by the Pretty Cures.

Significant Themes

• The importance of friendship and its conflict with personal desires.
• The use of harsh methods for growth and guidance.
• The struggle between truth and deception.

Character Interactions

• Ash manipulates the situation to make Regina question her actions.
• Ai and her friends work together to rescue Ai and confront Joe.
• Joe Okada is interrogated by the Pretty Cures about his Poker Kingdom knight's armor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Joe, the Kamen Rider, confesses to being a knight from the Poker Kingdom, not the villain.
• He reveals he's in love with the princess, angering Makoto, a devoted fan.
• Ash wakes up, finds himself bandaged, and learns about the girls' plan to retrieve the last Royal Jewel.
• Ash proposes a game of poker, but the girls refuse. He then suggests a duel using a Duel Disk, but Mana's inexperience with the game leads to a change in plans.
• Ai suggests a cooking competition, which Regina eagerly accepts, and Ash agrees.

Character Developments

• Joe: Reveals his true identity and intentions, showing he's not a villain but a love interest.
• Ash: Shows his confidence and acting skills, trying to outsmart Regina and help the Pretty Cures.
• Mana: Shows her determination and confidence in her cooking skills, challenging Ash.
• Regina: Eager to win the cooking competition, believing she has an advantage with the judges.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Ash's actions raise questions about his true intentions, while the girls struggle to trust him.
• Competition and cooperation: The characters engage in various forms of competition, highlighting their skills and strategies, as well as their willingness to cooperate.

Character Interactions

• Ash and the Pretty Cures: Ash continues to interact with the Pretty Cures, trying to gain their trust and help them, while they remain cautious and suspicious.
• Joe and Makoto: Joe's revelation about his love for the princess causes tension with Makoto, a devoted fan.
• Ash and Regina: Ash tries to manipulate Regina into making a mistake, while Regina believes she has the upper hand in the cooking competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash and Ai engage in a cooking competition for the Royal Jewels, with the fate of Earth resting on the outcome.
• Ash's cooking, while perfect in technique, is extremely spicy and unpleasant to the taste, due to his unique perspective on seasoning.
• Ai's omurice is well-received by the Pretty Cures, but Ash's dish has a strange effect on the Selfish Organization members who taste it.

Character Developments

• Ash: Reveals his cooking background and his unique approach to seasoning, showing a level of skill but also a lack of consideration for others' tastes.
• Ai: Demonstrates her culinary skills and her determination to teach Ash about proper seasoning.

Significant Themes

• The importance of considering others' tastes and preferences, not just one's own.
• The consequences of one's actions and the impact they have on others.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Ai: Their interaction revolves around the cooking competition, with Ai showing interest in teaching Ash about proper seasoning.
• Ash and the Selfish Organization members: Ash's cooking has a strange effect on them, leading to comedic reactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ash discovers he can taste food again, thanks to Ai's spicy cooking.
• Regina struggles to keep her promise to return the Royal Jewels to Pretty Cure.
• Ash guides Regina to keep her promise, and she returns the last jewel, triggering a phenomenon that sends the jewels to the other side of the Earth.
• Mammo and Ira try to attack Ash for past grievances but are easily defeated.

Character Developments

• Ash shows his decisive nature and keeps his promise by giving his Card Case to Ai.
• Regina keeps her promise, showing growth and understanding of the value of promises.
• Mammo and Ira display their vindictive nature and underestimate Ash's strength.

Significant Themes

• The value of promises and keeping one's word.
• The consequences of breaking promises and trust.
• The power of friendship and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Ash and Ai: Ash expresses his appreciation for Ai's cooking, and Ai catches the Card Case Ash throws to her.
• Ash and Regina: Ash guides Regina to keep her promise, helping her understand the value of promises.
• Mammo and Ira vs. Ash: Mammo and Ira try to attack Ash but are easily defeated, showing Ash's strength and their underestimation of him.
• Pretty Cure and Regina: The Pretty Cure are surprised and happy when Regina keeps her promise and returns the Royal Jewel.