Chapter 433

The Sixty-Eighth Chapter: Get Stronger! The Trial is Pretty Cure against Pretty Cure!

Seemingly caused by some disturbance in the outside world, the girls lying on the bed display area in the mall instinctively turned their dormant bodies. Their limbs twitched with primal impulses.

In the dream, the girls were still battling their own shadows. Whether it was their technique or capabilities, their opponents were equally matched. If they couldn’t find a breakthrough, the only likely outcomes would be mutual exhaustion or a tragic end.

But must a trial always end with defeating the target?

“You are me, and I am you! We’ve always wanted to become super idols like Momiji. That’s why we’re having this daydream!”

The blue girl moved dynamically as “Shadow” seized the opening from Erika’s words, flipping her with a sweeping kick into the water below.

As the self-awareness returned due to the intense fighting, the girls realized the connection between the trial and Qijiera.

Especially for Erika, though seemingly not as smart as Aquia, she now comprehended her situation through instincts.

“But now, I don’t envy Momiji; I want to be as great as she is!”

With extended limbs, she bounced on the surface of the water like skipping stones, demonstrating her growth to her past shadow.

“Why do I even exist as a shadow, and why did you quickly fall prey to Qijiera?”

The shadow immediately rushed in and punched, but Erika did not react defensively. Instead, she opened her arms, allowing her hair to be brushed aside. Now close to zero distance, she hugged herself.

“This is inevitable because the pessimistic ‘me’ is also part of myself!”

When the shadow froze from her actions, the blue girl tightened her embrace.

“I’m not upset with my previous impulsive self. Whatever the flaws or strengths, it’s still me.”

Moreover, right now, another version of me, more in danger, needs saving by Lady Erika!

The two blue girls smiled and embraced, then vanished in a beam of light from Qijiera’s dream.

“To protect everyone and maintain the Hoshizaki style, I will continually train. Personal desires can be sacrificed!”

Among sunflower fields shining golden, the two Wuki demonstrated identical Hoshizaki style moves. The powerful strikes caused a dull thud, blowing back the golden long hair of the girls behind.

Seeing her opponent weaken, the blonde girl immediately seized the opportunity, striking for a critical blow. However, this was part of Wuki’s ruse, and she took advantage to grab the “shadow’s” hand.

“My practice of Hoshizaki style is not for brother or others; it’s for myself!”

“Whether it’s martial arts or cute things, honesty is all I need!”

Turning swiftly and punching, the shadow faced Wuki with a bitter smile.

“Do you no longer need that persistent ‘me’ anymore?”

Raising her hand, she caught the punch and gently released it, then clasped her ‘own’ hands in front of her solemnly.

“From my stubborn past self, my family, friends, and the person lacking inner light.”

Standing in the sunlight filtering through the dream’s cracks, Wuki spoke earnestly.

“I’ll take on everything.”

Simultaneously, the girls sensed these shadows, representing their darker selves, were also yearning for Qijiera’s embodiment, merging with their untransformed selves!

If they stayed in the past, they’d likely be seduced by false beauty and trapped in Qijiera’s embrace.

The purple girl’s palm strike parted the lily field, raising her white coat and missing the lily’s head with her high kick. With a slight edge, lily narrowly dodged her foot.

“It’s my fault, my belief that one person could handle everything, leading to Kuron’s loss!”

Facing her former self defensively, she retreated, battling cautiously.

“Due to my hesitation and indecisiveness, the manager’s heart also slipped away.”

Lily’s high heel landed in the gap among flowers, then she leaped to dodge her ‘other self.’ When the purple girl surveyed, Lily was nowhere to be seen.

“Yes, I lost Kuro because of my obsession, watching the manager leave us.”

An airborne voice caught her off guard. Instinctively looking up, the first thing she saw was a silver purplish moon under the cold moonlight.

The first impression—purity and beauty.

She tossed herself up, then flipped downward.

Landing behind her ‘other self,’ petals scattered and swirled around her.

“Then!”

The purple girl immediately struck back with an elbow, barely caught.

“I don’t want to lose anything more important because of my sorrow and desire!”

“Though hurt deep down, previously, you intended to completely defeat him!”

Supporting herself against the “shadow’s” waist, she threw the shadow to the ground. Petals flew from her movements, with Lily’s face appearing over the shadow’s view.

Seeing such an obsessed version of herself was a mirror reflection to Lily.

To protect the flower in everyone’s hearts, what is the significance in battling with him?

“Ash said I’m jealous of Lei… Maybe he’s right.”

Who does he think it’s his fault…

“For the sake of everyone’s happiness, this is my answer… including that Narakuhana.”

Facing her present self, the shadow closed her eyes. “Can you do it with only half your heart?”

“Honestly, I’m not sure if I can break the chain of hatred, but thanks to Lei and others, and that person’s help, I’m not alone.”

“As long as everyone of Pretty Cure and Nasta unite together, I believe even Ash’s worries will have a solution.”

Facing her other self, Lily finally managed a slightly relieved smile.

“So, you don’t need this shadow that doubts your resolve and brings sadness anymore.”

The “shadow,” dressed in a white lab coat, sat up. Her figure gradually transformed into light and disappeared. But before vanishing, she smiled warmly at herself.

“If you want to save the withered flower that we both witnessed,”

“Then, show the boldness he once used to melt your icy heart.”