Chapter 197 The Last Normal Day
“Yeah, I like that too.”
“Like what?”
“Everything.”
Clicking his tongue, Ash changed the topic.
“Is it okay to not be with your mom?”
“Hehe, Dad is even happier than me right now~” When Rei said this, she also covered her mouth and laughed gleefully. “It’s important to leave some space for adults!”
“I can’t wait! I’m going to be a big sister soon… Hehe, hehehe.”
The Rei who was giggling now was far from her cautious past self. It seemed like even the cherry eyes behind her glasses were wide open.
Witnessed by Ash, “the weakest Pretty Cure ever,” who used to forget to fight because of fear, has now grown into a quite capable warrior.
“That’s how it is.” Rubbing his lips with his fingers, Ash also thought of Tsukikage Lily on that night, who might have done such things not just by willpower.
If everyone is changing, my efforts are not wasted.
“Calm down.” Patting Rei’s small head lightly as a reminder, Ash pointed at the patients starting to glance their way.
“It’s silly of us to chat right outside the hospital door.” Looking around, remembering that the surgery equipment at the hospital once fell into the hands of (his demon), Ash felt slightly embarrassed. Continuing on, he asked, “Do you have anything else to do now? Since I still have time left, shall we go somewhere more appropriate to talk?”
“Of course, I’ll treat you.”
“Then, I won’t hesitate!”
“Mmm, it seems there’s no need to worry about being formal here.”
“Kirakira Patisserie, hmm…” Reading the name of the shop out loud, Ash meticulously picked through the menu items but realizing he wasn’t too familiar with sweets, he randomly selected a few and ordered with the employee wearing the rabbit hat in front of him. “Can I get a Cream Cake and Parfait please?”
“Cream Rabbit Cake and Centaur Parfait, coming fresh out of the oven!”
Of course, everything was for Rei.
“Wouldn’t you like some?” As Rei put a spoonful of parfait mixed with a little cream into her mouth, her eyes instantly narrowed into an incredibly comfortable thin line. “Though it’s delicious, if I eat it alone…”
“I don’t mind such things; you know that. Just enjoy it.” Rei, who was enjoying the desserts while chewing with full cheeks, gave Ash a comforting feeling akin to feeding a pet. “I prefer something spicier.”
“But spicy things from you would be too intense for others, right?” Naturally, thinking of the bitter coffee hole brewed by Ash brought back the memory of his reaction the first time she tried it, causing almost vomitive discomfort. Shuddering, Rei hastily shoved another spoonful of parfait into her mouth.
Such a thing, a girl who enjoys bitterness over sweetness, really is unusual.
“Even though Manager-sama’s skills are impeccable, a slight alteration could make it even more popular!”
Although it may be well-known among those with peculiar tastes, even attracting them特意
