Did I save their future?

[Affiliated with Réalta Deiridh] Servant: Archer Items: Phoenix Scarf

[newfacegirl-deactivated20171025]

Sad sack / redeyedhero

What a dreadful sight! No, not the deadly rain of hail outside, that was beautiful. What held Shermie aghast was the sight of a rather depressed young woman. Maybe it was just the scarf, but she didn’t look to happy, staring out the window at mother nature’s glorious onslaught upon the human race. Maybe she had just been dumped by her boyfriend or something. Those humans were so silly, caught up in their notions of correctness. Falling into endless cycles of self hatred. It was her job to make things clear again. 

Shermie took a seat accross from the girl. “Awww~ why so mopey dear. Learn to live a little while you can… or is your heart as cold as the snow outside?”

[redeyedhero]

While she didn't mind the snow too much, she had to admit that the weather outside right now seemed a bit too dangerous. She really hoped that no one was out there right now, in fact, she was lucky enough to have entered a building just as soon as the weather took a turn for the worst. Ayano was sure that Yuri would be wondering where she was at the moment, and boy did she hope that Kano wasn't out there right now. She knew how he didn't usually address appropriately for the weather. It was during these thoughts that she was suddenly spoken to, a smile as she turned to the voice.

"Do I look that way? I just think that the weather outside is pretty frightful, I'm hoping it'll clear up soon."

[redeyedhero]

Similar || usagikushuu

[dreambledd]

     A sudden jolt had ran through him— that was what Ayato noticed first. A sudden jolt with a feeling that came with it, a feeling he had been trying to wipe from his mind since going out to learn about the world, since he left to investigate and soon join Aogiri Tree. He felt his words, the violent string of curses die in his mouth, and soon his stomach began to lurch. There was a reason he had stopped letting himself get caught up in emotions so petty, so human, and with his gaze catching on her red eyes, Ayato froze.  

     She was doing this and his fist clenched. Moving forward and while doing so, pushing her back, his narrowed eyes remained unblinking until she was at a wall, which he punched with his full strength, shattering the area his fist connected with, and in the process allowing a few of the pieces of rock to cut the face of the girl. Friendship, companionship— pathetic, he didn’t want that and he most definitely didn’t want to feel whatever longing she had to be friends with everyone.

     ❝… Listen to me right now,❞ He hissed, not bothering to allow her to escape from the wall and holding his hand firmly on it. ❝If you ever fucking do that to me again, you’re going to be in the same position as that sorry piece of foundation behind you and your face is going to be in a shittier state than it is in right now, understand? Where I’m from and where you’re from, they are completely different— don’t think you can comprehend what its like to be anyone but yourself, especially if you’re nothing but a shitty human.❞

     Leaning back on his heels, fully aware that his kakugan was showing in his eyes, the ghoul mused over the situation of the girl. Ayano’s eyes had changed, but she was utterly human judging from the scent of the blood sliding from the cut, and eyeing it for a moment, he proceeded to wipe it off with his arm and taste it with some interest. It was better than the NPC’s, he decided, but that was all. Nothing that impressive really.

     ❝You better hope your Servant is strong, Ayano. Otherwise, you’re probably gonna die in a matter of days.❞

[redeyedhero]

When she had made the resolve to use her power, she wasn't expecting a good result, not given his attitude, but she hadn't expected as much physicality as he had exhibited. Perhaps that had always been a weakness of hers, never really understanding just how much danger she could put herself in with certain situations and decisions. But, she wasn't much of a thinker, after all if she had taken too long, there was no telling what could happen, so she did what she could as soon as she could.

While his words threatened to skewer her alive, she held his gaze. She stayed silent, knowing that nothing she said now would get through to him, and allowed him to say his piece before he eased a bit off of her. Ayano had no intentions of escaping, running, or hiding, no, she would always face whatever she could, head-on. It was the only choice that she had. When the wall shattered, she did not scream, when it cut er face slightly, she did not cry out, the blood dripping a little down her cheek. These scare tactics and pain did little to her compared to what she had gone through before.

Slowly did her eyes change from it's red hue back to normal, a blink would reveal that they were fully reverted back. A smile no longer on her face, only a sad look.

"I'll give you that we are different and that the places we come from are different, but that doesn't mean we can't get along. But as long as you refuse, then we really can't because it takes at least two to make a bond." Even after all that, she hadn't given up on becoming friends with him, but she understood that it all hinged on him.

"My servant is strong enough and it wouldn't be the first time I died." Especially not for what she believed in was right.

[redeyedhero]

Kitty Cat||forginglies

[forginglies-deactivated20150126]

   It was so frustrating it hurt. It was painful how selfish his sister was. They were almost the exact opposite. She, selfish. He, selfless. Ah, but in a sense, wasn’t she too selfless too? Ayano had just joined a war all by herself, without telling anyone, only to… ? Only to what? What was her wish? To save everyone? To become one of them? After all this time, her siblings had gotten used to those eyes, and it was thanks to them that they not only got to meet each other, but meet Ayano, too.

   He wanted to say something. To protest, to go against how selfish she was being, but her embrace had caught the boy off guard. Those arms of hers — it had been way too long since he felt her warmth, her skin brushing against his. Holding back inevitable tears, the younger sibling allowed himself to be embraced, only to give it back to her. Yes, Ayano was the only person Kano allowed his weak, miserable self to show up.

   Gritting his teeth however, there was no way Kano wouldn’t protest against her words. “No!" Instead of letting her go, tiny fingers only gripped on his sister’s back tighter. "I can’t let Nee-chan do that again! You don’t need to do this alone anymore, Nee-chan. Please, let me fight with you. Let me help you this time… I couldn’t bear the thought of losing you again…”

[redeyedhero]

They had already been hurt too much, he had already been hurt too much. The suffering that had gone through was more than enough to last a lifetime, it was an amount that neither of them had deserved. That's why she wanted them to be far away from disaster and worry, then and now. She didn't want the happiness that they had worked so hard to obtain... to vanish like it was nothing. But even her own sacrifices were not enough to save them, to save anyone.

Sure, years had passed, that young boy had now grown to be taller and stronger, but he was still er younger brother. He was still someone she had to protect, within her arms, he still felt as small and fragile to her as he did then. But, his words were stronger now, more firm, and they pierced her heart with their determination.

"Shuuya..." She listened to his words, the pain in them were so evident and gripped at her heart. What right did she have to hurt him again like she did before? When she had left him to take care of things the first time, hadn't that already cut him deep enough? She knew she was selfish, but perhaps it was time to stop being as much as she was last time. "Okay, I understand." Her own hands holding him closer to her. "We'll fight together, but promise me to stay out of trouble when you can. I couldn't bare to lose you either."

[redeyedhero]

Ordinary||orangekataphrakt

[orangekataphrakt]

Although her opinion had no real basis and so didn’t tell him very much about the quality of the book, it did tell him something about her own nature. Since he wasn’t inclined to words himself, he often placed more focus on those of others. It was easier to consider someone’s intentions when you weren’t already concerned with your own. His following nod, then, was more directed at the mental picture he was making of this girl rather than her actual sentence.

“You’re smart." In some people, such an abrupt statement might be a simple platitude, but he meant what he said. Inaho may be the ideal picture of conventional intelligence, given his high grades and decently expansive knowledge, but he knew people were smart in their own way. There were things he couldn’t do that his friends understood immediately. That was the fundamental basis of working in a team.

However, he wouldn’t elaborate to quite that degree. Instead, he addressed the other half of her words. “I hope you find something worth reading.”

[redeyedhero]

There wasn't much that she knew about books, but she could usually guess from the title and the cover art if something would be interesting or not. Well, that and sometimes the summaries provided some good insight. But books were like people, can't always judge them at first glance.

"You think so? You're one of the few, thank you." She couldn't help but smile at him again, that was very nice of him to say, even if they had only just met. Perhaps she was not academically smart, but she liked to think she made some very clever decisions in her life time. Dangerous, but clever.

"Thanks, I'm sure there's gotta be something here for me to read. Though, I just hope I'll be able to understand it." If anything, she supposed she could bother Yuri to explain a thing or two if there was any confusion.

[chaldirection]

Give every man thy ear, but few thy scarf | redeyedhero

For something called a Phoenix Scarf, the formal wear he had been given was doing very little to protect him from the cold. If anything it was just a hindrance with it blindly flying in his face when the wind blew like it was. He considered just taking the thing off and heading home, when he spotted something amidst the wind and snow.

Without wasting anytime, he headed over to the sight of something red flapping in the wind. A scarf. He looked down at the Phoenix Scarf he was once wearing and back at the long red one and tied one end around his face, completely ignoring the person it was attached to.

[redeyedhero]

Now, this whole War business was still a little confusing to her, but she was doing her best to understand what was going on with it. One of the topics of study she had, was that of the Formal Wear given to the Masters who were not really adept at fighting themselves. She thought it was a good idea... but she could have done with another item. While Ayano did appreciate the thought, she already had a scarf, so why would they give her another one? In fact, she had just decided to leave it at home.

"I already have this red scarf, I'm not sure if I would want to wear the Phoenix Scarf too... wouldn't it get too hot wearing two scarves?" She let her thoughts drift out into the real world, not really expecting anyone to be nearby. It wasn't until she looked up, that she saw someone staring at her? "Um, hello?"

[redeyedhero]

Let's Be Friends||halfheartseed

[halfheartseed]

"…hmmm, looks like I might need to push you a lot harder than I originally thought. We’re going to have to drill this information into your head if we’re to win the Grail." It felt a little awkward for the Servant to have to lecutre the Master but such was the nature of the war sometimes. She seemed dedicated at least, so with the right push they should be fine…hopefully.

Yuri had long promised herself not to be cocky about her status as a Precure after the disaster that had befallen her in the past. However, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride at Ayano’s admiration. “It’s true I am what you could call a bonafide hero,” she chuckled, “If you’d like, I could transform for you here if you’d like.” While this could be taken as Yuri wanting to show off (and it would not be entirely wrong), at the same time it might be beneficial for her Master to see her transformed once. Ayano seemed like the type to be captivated by such a thing, especially if it was her first time witnessing it; better to let her get used to it now rather than get distracted in battle.

[redeyedhero]

Ayano laughed nervously at the thought of hardcore studying, most of her teachers had been lax enough, them being Takane, Haruka, and Shintaro. Takane was prone to frustrations, but she had done her best, Haruka was always very kind and patient, and Shintaro always taught her reluctantly but he never really complained. While she was sure that Yuri would be a nice teacher, there was no doubt that the Precure would also be a very diligent one. Ayano had the feeling she had a lot of work laid out for her....

"Oh! If you can then, please do, I bet your transformation is amazing! My siblings and I used to watch superhero shows all the time and they mean a lot to us. It makes me even happier now that we'll be partners!" A real hero, maybe this time, things wouldn't have to go on as long as they did during the last time. While things had worked out, it was pretty risky.

[redeyedhero]

Let's Be Friends||halfheartseed

[halfheartseed]

The power to share your feelings with another…yes, it was important to be able to do this through words but in some cases, that was not possible, creating a dangerous situation. It could be a life saving ability in some cases, Yuri imagined. She wondered whether such a skill might be useful to a Precure, though she realised quickly their purification attacks were somewhat similar. Still, those were often used as a finishing move and took some power to use.

"Is that so? I guess that’s one way of looking at it." At first Yuri was worried her Master was not mentally fit for a conflict like the Grail War, but as she learned more about her, she realised she was stronger and more experienced than she first assumed. Perhaps it was wise not to judge someone based on first impressions alone, something Yuri felt she should already know. "I’m glad to hear it," she replied, "Though I won’t be easy on you." Hopefully the two of them would help each other grow.

"Ah, yes, I should have been more clear before using an unfamiliar term, but a Precure is essentially a legendary warrior that I can transform into. When I’m transformed I become a lot stronger and can use different powers. In this form, I’m still a normal human more or less."

[redeyedhero]

Sometimes it helped out when words just weren't enough, but sometimes even then it wouldn't work. It really depends on the situation and the person. But, thankfully it was something needed last time, maybe there would be use for it here too.

"Ahaha, I got such an earful after everything was settled last time about the situation. Anyway, don't worry, even if you don't take it easy on me, I think I'll be okay! I mean... people have tried to teach me before and it went well... sort of..." She laughed nervously, it was a fond but embarrassing memory. Academics just weren't her forté.

"Whoa!" Ayano's awe was quite genuine. "So, you're a real hero! Wow, that's so cool! You even transform and everything? Oh, I wish my siblings were here, but not really, but only because the three of them love heroes just as much as I do, maybe even more!"

[redeyedhero]

Similar || usagikushuu

[dreambledd]

     Ayato swore that if she kept talking like he cared about her life story, or whatever the fuck she was going on about, he was going to slam her into the nearest wall and be done with it. Wasn’t like anybody would be a witness— it was cold as shit out here, and nobody seemed to want to hang around here, at least, sensible people. This Ayano clearly was not among their ranks.

    ❝I’m not harsh, I’m being fucking honest,❞ He sighed, eyes turning to the side to note that it was taking a little bit of exertion on her part to keep up with him. Good, maybe she’d exhaust herself and he’d be left in peace. ❝Do you really think making friends is the most important thing to do in a war of all things? Obviously you need to get your head checked.❞ 

     Stopping abruptly, he shook his head and let a smirk wrap across his face, she really was an optimistic one— it’d be her downfall. ❝A war is what it implies— you fight to survive, kill or be killed? Don’t be so happy-go-lucky about this shit, otherwise your Servant is going to be held back. I feel bad for them, whoever they are. Didn’t they warn you not to get friendly with another Servant? You’re only a human. Do you think you’ll be fine just walking up to them and trying to be friends?❞ 

[redeyedhero]

Perhaps she wasn't the most sensible of people, but she had common sense---most of the time. This was just a special case is all. A very special case.

"Brutally honest it is then," she agreed. It's not like she didn't understand what he was saying, he really made some good points. It was just that despite those very sensible points that she was still going to try to get through this war her way.

She frowned at his words, true but cutting. Ayano stopped as well, almost tripping at his abruptness, but took a stand in front of him. Her eyes closed. "Even if this is a war, we can still make allies and come to agreements. The less violence that needs to be carried out the better, the less smiles lost the better..." Slowly she opened her eyes, a shining red as she looked at him with an unwavering gaze.

"Maybe I'm only human, but it's because I'm human that I can understand a few things. Whether or not you're a Servant doesn't matter, I still want to get to know you. It might take a while to become friends, but can we not at least attempt to come to some sort of understanding?"

The only thing her ability could do was transmit her feelings to another, would he be able to understand her determination this way? Even if he did, would it matter? But it was the only thing she could do.

[redeyedhero]

Kitty Cat||forginglies

[forginglies-deactivated20150126]

   It was ridiculously cold, way colder than the boy was used to. His hoodie wasn’t enough, so an extra coat was necessary. The weather report said that it all would only get worse, which quite worried him. Living in a small house with his Servant wasn’t exactly bad, but it was weird, lonely. He was used to it, yes, but he had Seto, Kido, Mary, even Momo, Ene and the others. Their hideout was always so lively, which was certainly weird, in some way, but at least it was something to keep himself from being so disgusted by his own self. All that cold, too, made the small boy think more than he should — think about everything, everything that happened and everything he had to do, and how he absolutely had to win that war. Not for himself, but—

   Eh?

   She wouldn’t stop talking; it caught him quite off guard, his feline eyes widened in surprise. It was a sight and a voice the male hadn’t seen in a long, long time. Was it— He was the only one who could deceive someone like that, and something inside the boy told him it wasn’t a mirage, an illusion, nor his eyes or mind were deceiving him. It was real, and she was there, lecturing him.

   ”I-It’s not like I had a choice! I would have stayed home like Nee-chan told me to, but I was suddenly here and I suddenly had a —" If she was back, he thought, did it mean she was a — Servant? The basic knowledge Kano had of the War was that Servants were people that did amazing things in their past life, thus becoming Heroic Spirits. Heroic. She had done something heroic, hadn’t she? Ayano was a hero, after all.

   ”Nee-chan too! Why didn’t you tell us you were joining this war?! It’s too dangerous! No wonder I’m here now. Seto— Kousuke and Tsubomi were worried, y’know?" And so was he, but admitting that seemed a bit too much. Talking to his sister like that once again— suddenly the cold didn’t even seem to be there.

[redeyedhero]

Never mind how cold it was, the red hero was getting all heated up by the fact that someone she loved was going to be caught up in something that she had never wanted them to go near. You would think that him of all people would listen to her instructions, but, and she sighed, it couldn't always work out like that, could it?

"Well, you're here now and I suppose there's no helping it."

"I'm sorry for worrying all, but I couldn't tell you, I didn't want any of you to get involved yet here you are... I hope the others don't follow. This is really dangerous, more if not the same amount as what happened last time. And that barely worked out..." She looked down, her mind racking with worry now about him and the rest of their family.

"Please promise me you'll be careful here, in fact, make sure to stick close to me okay?" Slowly did she walk closer to him, her arms pulling him into a warm embrace, the cold around them seemingly forgotten. "Just leave it to your Nee-chan to protect you, so don't worry me anymore than this, okay?"

[redeyedhero]

Ordinary||orangekataphrakt

[orangekataphrakt]

Most people, when confronted with an answer that gave little room for conversation, would have considered the discussion closed. Of course, most were only asking out of a sense of obligation. Although he couldn’t really grasp why, she was apparently either genuinely interested or particularly persistent. Either way, he didn’t really mind her interest. In fact, he almost appreciated the chance to talk about ordinary things again.

“I haven’t read it." He flicked through a couple pages, their contents only briefly touching upon his memory. Its premise did seem enticing enough, but considering the fact that he was in the midst of war, he doubted reading it would find its way to the top of his reading list very soon. In the end, he was only perusing the aisle in order to play a specific role, not to look for something that would interest him.

“But, it might be." At least to keep up the act, he would probably take it back to his hotel room. He met her gaze properly now, the matter of the book settled.

“Are you just browsing?" He didn’t really need to ask, considering that she didn’t appear to be seeking out anything in particular, but he knew that intentions could easily be misread - a fact that the phantom sensation in his head gave clear testament to.

[redeyedhero]

Ever friendly was she, even to those who didn't really want her company. But, in a world where loneliness was so common, if she could decrease that by even one person, then she would try to make friends with everyone she could. That's why she was always genuine with her approaches and conversations.

It was quite obvious but they weren't a person of many words. She didn't take it as them not wanting to talk to her though, no, she knew what that type was like from a mile away. He was probably just not the most sociable of people and thus not very talkative when it came to interacting with others.

"I think it'll be a good read, I hope you enjoy it!" It sounded good at least, maybe after he had read it she could ask and then maybe read it herself. "And I am actually, you see, I'm not really very smart so I thought I'd get some reading done while I'm here." Did that make sense, she hoped it did.

[redeyedhero]

Similar || usagikushuu

[dreambledd]

     Obviously, the girl was able to state the obvious. The capability of humans to understand when the Ghoul was content with his presence alone and to simply slide over and annoy him regardless, it was simply fucking astounding. Why should he even bother to answer her? Well, maybe it was because what she followed on to say caught his attention. The only ones new to this city were involved in the War behind the scenes, so that only had one meaning behind it.

     Another competitor. That meant that eventually, he could eat her with no issues. If that wasn’t something to look forward to, he didn’t know what was.

     ❝Aren’t you fucking clever.❞ Folding his arms, he continued walking, though he was well aware that she was following at his heels like a puppy. ❝… You know, showing yourself so blatantly to the enemy isn’t exactly the smartest way to survive this War, Ayano.  If you’d studied up your shit, you’d be aware that telling your name isn’t the smartest way to get by here either. So of course, since I’m a fucking stickler to the rules, I’ll pass on that question. Can you piss off now?❞ 

     He didn’t even care if she hadn’t figured out his identity as a Servant, he didn’t care about hiding it, he just wanted her to fuck off, honestly. 

[redeyedhero]

He really was emitting a deadly aura, almost as deadly as a certain snake's but he couldn't have been that bad. Ayano firmly believed that no one was that bad normally. Then again, could anything or anyone in this situation be considered normal? She supposed that depending on the person looking at it.

"I wouldn't say clever, just used to being pushed away," another smile as she kept up with his pace. Perhaps this was a war and she should be more careful, perhaps even less friendly, but she just didn't have it in her. He reminded her too much of him, so she just couldn't leave him alone.

"You're rather harsh, aren't you?" A nervous laugh as she continued to walk with him. "I'll admit that I'm not very good at studying, but how else am I supposed to get to know people better if I don't at least introduce myself?"

[redeyedhero]

Orange-tastic||armoredridergaim

[armoredridergaim]

       Kouta raised his brows in confusion. Now she was suddenly offering it to him? 

       ”O-oh, no, no, it’s fine!” He waved his hand in front of him in refusal, his scowl wiped away at her act. “I mean, you did get to it first, and I’m sure I can get something else for her, too.”

[redeyedhero]

A small giggle escaped her mouth as she decides to just toss the orange at him, expecting him to be able to catch it without any problems.

"Just think about it as a gift then, in return, let's be friends. I'm Ayano Tateyama, it's nice to meet you."

[redeyedhero]

Kitty Cat||forginglies

forginglies

Aside from the weather conditions suddenly taking a turn for the freezing, Ayano had been settling in just fine in the city of Fuyuki. While she missed home and worried about her friends and family every day, she could be content with the fact that they were safe. Hopefully they had taken her letters to heart, as not only did she leave a general letter, but also a private letter for everyone. "I'm sure they're okay," it was a sort of chant she'd say, in order to reassure herself that her decision wasn't wrong.

Besides, she had made sure to leave someone she could count on to keep everyone safe-Ayano stopped in her tracks, blinking once, then twice, before marching over to he who should have stayed home.

"And what are you doing here!? I thought I told you to stay home and let your Nee-chan take care of things! Whose going to take care of everyone while I'm gone, while you're gone?" You'd think a reunion would be less---lecture-like.

"I left you at home to be in charge because I know how capable you are, so why did you come here too?" She blinked, her lecture-mode simmering as she realized the implications of his appearance, "Don't tell me... you didn't! Please don't tell me you joined the War too!!"

[redeyedhero]

Sees all of these amazing servants app in without masters, the desire to app as more masters is strong

[redeyedhero]

Orange-tastic||armoredridergaim

[armoredridergaim]

       There it was. An orange, lone and defenseless, and it caught Kouta’s eye, as though calling out to him. But just as he tried to reach out to it, another hand grabbed it— one that belonged to a young girl, probably younger than he was than a few years.

      “Oh—”

       While it was a little frustrating, naturally, Kouta wasn’t really the type to mind— until he saw the rather smug look on the younger girl’s face. The 20-something year old tried so hard to swallow down his 5-year old scowl mild annoyance.

       ”Uh, it’s no problem really. I wasn’t actually picking it up for myself.”

[redeyedhero]

She kind of felt bad.

It was as if she had taken the long-awaited treat from a puppy. Looking back at the orange and then at the man's face, then back at the orange, and then back at his face, Ayano made a decision that was not really unlike her. Holding out the sacred fruit to him, she gestured slightly for him to take it.

"Well if that's so, you need this more than I do. I can always grab something else."

[redeyedhero]

Awake||averytiredtsundere

[averytiredtsundere]

Takane looked into the bookstore’s window, wondering if she should go in or not. She had actually ventured out to get a few video games and a new computer, since her lodgings had absolutely none of those things, but stopping by the bookstore wouldn’t hurt her either. Right before she was going to walk in, she heard,

"Takane-san? W-what are you doing here?"

Takane glanced over in the direction of the voice, and then stopped in her tracks. Before she could stop herself, words tumbled from her mouth.

"Who’re you?"

The girl that stood before Takane not only knew her name, but looked incredibly familiar too. She felt like she should know her, but her mind blanked.

In fact, her mind had been blanking a lot lately. The only thing she knew was her name, her age, and that she was to participate in the Holy Grail War as a master. All things involved with who she was before the grail war we’re completely lost to her.

[redeyedhero]

Well now, that was strange.

She had not only uncounted for the possibility that Takane would be in this city as well, but also the possibility that her memories would be gone? No actually, how was she supposed to have expected that to happen? Had her friend gotten into an accident of some sort? Although, it hadn't been long since Ayano had departed and there were no visible injuries on Takane that could indicate she had been hurt or anything. Now, Ayano could admit she was no scholar nor a great detective, but something was not adding up.

"Takane-san, you really don't know me?"

[redeyedhero]

Let's Be Friends||halfheartseed

[halfheartseed]

"Hmm…that truly does sound like the power of caring. I think it’s something remarkable and respectable to have." Yuri mused. People were not valued solely on their ability to fight, and she found that there was a certain sense of kindness in the nature of this ability. We Precure must fight before we can open the hearts of our opponents. I’m almost envious she does not need to do the same, she thought to herself.

"Most people would say that a wish for everyone’s happiness would be quite selfless. But I think that you’re right; most wishes are selfish at their core. I think that’s quite mature of you too say." Indeed, Ayano was not as naive as she first seemed. She had witnessed some of the bitter truths of the world and learned from them. The fact she was able to say so kind and cheerful while seemingly carrying that burden alone was a testament to her true strength. Yuri wished she could say she was as strong, but after her own hardships, she had become detached and was only been able to regain her optimistic outlook with the help of her friends. She began to feel a lot of respect for her Master, and hoped she might be able to support her as her friends did in the past. "Well in that case, I guess I’ll have to tutor you then. I was at the top of my class after all."

"On that note," she continued "I should probably tell you about my powers. Normally I am supposed to keep this a secret but given the current circumstances there’s no other choice. You see, I’m what they call a Precure."

[redeyedhero]

"Oh, thank you." Ayano smiled, it was a little reassuring to hear someone as capable looking as Yuri, praise her power. Really, Ayano was sure that anyone and everyone was truly capable of doing what her power did. As long as you and the other person were open and willing to listen to each other, your feelings would surely reach them. It was just that her eyes made that easier, or maybe it was better to say they were a bit more forceful. Sometimes you just had to make people see what you felt, it was a difficult kind of ability, if she really thought about it

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"No, I've known even from before the last time I did something just about as drastic as this," probably more drastic than this really, "that doing something on my own, even if it's for the sake of others, is selfish. Rather than being mature, maybe I just understand how childish I really am." That was the part that deserved no praise, she had caused everyone a lot of trouble with how she decided to handle things. And she had the feeling she'd be doing the same thing here, but it worked out last time, so it should work out fine now too. "Oh, really? That'd help out a lot then!" She smiled, as much as she was bad at studying, if she had someone like Yuri helping her, it had to go okay! ...Maybe!

She blinked at the secret that her servant had just shared with her, "A Precure...?" For some odd reason, she felt like she'd heard of something like that on television...