Chapter 83 Erika: I am the king of charming machines!
In front of her stood a room filled with all sorts of unfamiliar oddities, robots and Ultraman toys mixed with the bizarre equipment of a mad scientist, while scattered garbage nearly gave off an odor, to the point where Erika was almost fainting.
“Wow, this is even messier than Erika not cleaning up!”
“I-I’ll tidy up eventually! At least I will do it in the end!”
Is this someone’s completely untidy room?
She carefully walked around the clutter, but still ended up knocking something over. Pinching her nose, Erika lay on the only bed that seemed somewhat orderly, her dry lips licking as she reached under the bed.
Hehe, I’ve seen it in manga; those boys always hide their favorite peach-colored books under their beds. Today, let’s see what Manager Ash likes!
Oh—she could feel a thin but hard object. What is it?
“Precious Cards?” Looking at her hand holding the Silver Fragment Starlight NO·39 Hope King Hop, Erika was dumbfounded.
Angry, Erika continued digging, determined to uncover his secrets today—ouch!
Her finger seemed to have been cut by something sharp, the stinging sensation making her instinctively grip and yank out the object.
“It hurts…what is this?”
Upon closer inspection, her finger was bleeding from the cut. However, she quickly ignored the minor pain, focusing instead on what she had found.
Its sharp edge had cut her finger; two blade-like items appeared to be part of something. The thin, sharp piece emitted uncomfortable heat, and as fresh blood dripped onto them, they took on a sinister hue.
What is this?
“What are you doing?”
At this moment, Ash’s voice came from behind her.
Seeing someone rummaging through his home infuriated Ash.
Especially since he noticed his precious card was carelessly tossed aside, and his歪到的真盖塔机器人 head was misplaced…. If readers haven’t felt this before, imagine your toys and models being touched by a cousin’s bratty kid.
Ash was furious. His fists clenched.
Particularly when he saw a certain bottom sticking out, searching beneath the bed aimed directly at him. This was a chance for revenge.
“Smack!”
“Eee!”
The pain from her buttocks made her blush, and she screamed in shock, trying to crawl out from under the bed but hitting her head on the bed frame. Eventually, she wriggled out like a caterpillar, clutching her head.
“Why are you hitting my butt!?”
I hate this, it reminds me of a terribly unpleasant memory!
“By the way, Miss Erika, what were you searching for in my home?”
“That, this…”
Caught red-handed, Erika looked upwards, blushing.
Unfamiliar ceiling tiles… the patterns on Ash’s ceiling resemble a face. Haha…
“Foolish Erika… Ah, thank you.”
Taking a small bottle of nectar beloved by fairies, which was harmless and produced by Caffrey, she waved away Caffrey and the room was left with just Ash and Erika.
“So, my lovely employee… oh, today’s a holiday, so should I call you Miss Erika? Then, what were you looking for in my room?”
“I… I was looking for you, of course!”
Correct, in order to fulfill my promise and help my dear friend Lei, I must discover your true identity!
To grab your attention and show you a different side of me, I dressed up especially for this!
Thinking this, her satisfaction made her forget the pain above, pushing up her purposely configured glasses without prescription. Wearing a mature露肩装, Erika blinked her eyes at Ash, assuming them to be seductive, striking a pose similar to those in fashion magazines.
“How is it, are you charmed by today’s Erika?”
Silence—
Facing Erika posing before him, Ash sat by the bed, surveying the room quietly, then watching her performance.
Even—ignored me? And didn’t react to my new clothes!?
“You shouldn’t sell lewd photos or enter someone’s private property just because of me.”
“Who would sell lewd photos to you!”
Saying such harsh words, when clearly she dressed up specifically for today, she cried—I guess my excitement that day was just an illusion!
As the pressure in Erika’s aura dropped, Ash’s gaze shifted to her hands, specifically the two uncolored “Reinforcement Device Units” she was gripping.
“Oh…” Noticing Ash looking at her, she lifted them. “What are these? They seem familiar…”
Upon mentioning it, Erika remembered seeing a device of a similar style somewhere, perhaps from Ti…
Nope, I couldn’t have imagined you finding this, can’t let you find the source!
“However,” Ash swiftly approached and took her hand, casually tossing the devices aside. “You’re injured.”
“Huh, yes, this thing is too sharp, I got cut.”
Noticing the injury first, eh—heh, quite sharp indeed…
The warmth from Ash’s hand renewed Erika’s spirit. Seeing her fingers in his palm and those eyes, reminiscent of something once seen, brought back memories, making her cheeks flush hotly.
H-h-he—he wouldn’t be sucking on my finger again like last time, would he!?
Though when a younger Erika got hurt, Sister Peach did the same with saliva’s disinfectant qualities, it was understandable… no, what are you thinking, Erika!?
“Don’t do that, Manager, this, this surely mustn’t happen! Lei, Lei she—”
“Mm? What did you say?” Spraying Yunnan Baiyao on the wound as she winced, Ash bandaged her finger.
“Alright, but what did you say about Lei?”
Ash was baffled; Lei wasn’t nearby, and even if he shouted, she wouldn’t come. Perhaps it’s some hidden communication among Pretty Cure members?
“Heh, of course it’s not about Lei.” Holding the bandage, Erika turned her head away, displeased.
Ugh, Erika! Why are you starting to get distracted? Don’t let simple things bother you!
Scanning the room, Ash hadn’t anticipated Erika staying after going out for materials. She hadn’t noticed yet, but if she found something else, trouble might ensue. Best to wrap this up quickly.
“But, weren’t you looking for me? If there’s something, say it now.”
Yes, Erika, take this opportunity, subtly ask him what type of person he prefers. Only then does it count as charm!
Speaking, she gently held the flower tea handed by Ash, feeling its warm steam caress her chin, Erika asked:
“How do you see me?”
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