Kirakira Precure a la Mode ch7

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>Summer Vacation
>How is it, Ciel?
>Have you gotten used to life in Ichigozaka City yet?

>Oui!
>There's lots of sweet shops!
>The residents are kind!
>It's a wonderful place!
>I'm glad you like it.

>The genius patissiere from Paris, Ciel Kirahoshi.
>It was a really interesting surprise to find her true identity was that of one of Pekorin's fairy friends.

>With her love of sweets and her strong desire to protect everyone, she gained the power to transform into Cure Parfait and joined our fight against the evil Noir organisation.
>No matter how fearsome the opponent, our band of trustworthy friends can overcome it by combining our strengths!

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>Huh?
>What's going on here...?

>Just gimme a bit!
>No way no way!
>This is my favorite~~~ I'm gonna eat it all by myself!
>Cheapskate!

>Monopolising candy, huh?
>Well, they are kids. I guess it's just insinct.
>Quite a cute little fight.

>You guys don't want to fight, right?
>Just leave it to me<3

>A little trick to make things taste even better!

>There!
>Compared to eating it all by yourself, eating together with your friends
>makes it even more delicious!
>...You're right!
>This is great!

>Good for you!
>Yeah!

>I can understand wanting to keep the things you like to yourself.
>But things really do become happier when you share!

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>Wanting things all to yourself...
>liking something to the point of crying...
>I don't get it...

>I guess... Yukari is oblivious to these kinds of things.
>She just does whatever she fancies... She never feels the need to fight desperately over something.

>Come on, Yukari! Surely even someone like you
>has something you don't want anybody to take from you...
>I don't know.

>I mean...
>I've never had anything I could say that I loved.
>Heh~ Is that so~...

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>Incidentally...
>Just like how chocolate is really popular, Akira's popularity is Ooh-la-la! My, my!
>Her charm covers all, be it young or old, male or female! She's amazing!

>Akira's loved by everyone -peko. Noone can keep her to themselves -peko!
>She's like an idol who's prohibited from romance!
>Ahaha

>But...
>If Akira-san were to choose someone...
>I'd want to give them my blessing~

>Kyaaa

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>Eh...!?
>Everyone's chocolate...!!

>Noo~~ It's turned to ash!
>Ichigozaka City's shopping district has been engulfed in a dark aura...!!

>They're up to no good again...!!
>Looks like not even evil takes a break over the summer.

>Ufufu
>Ahahahahaha
>Ah...
>Who are you...!?

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>I'm Noir-sama's servant
>Salty Pepper!

>Noir's latest flunky!
>She keeps on making monsters -peko~~

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>Let's go, everyone!!
>Cure a la Mode! Decoration!

>Kirakira Precure a la Mode!

>Yes! Yes! That's it!!
>Make me excited!

>Uuuh...
>These monsters...
>are too strong...

>Turn the chocolate back to normal!!
>It's everyone's favorite!!

>Oh!
>Is that so?

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>Understood.
>I'll return the chocolate to these citizens.
>We'll make a deal.
>R-Really!?
>Thank goodness~ This is unexpected coming from one of Noir's henchmen. Maybe she's a nice person~

>There is but one condition for this deal.
>I demand some extraordinary chocolate from you in exchange!

>Eh...!?

>Y-You want Cure Chocolat!?
>You can't! There's no guarantee that this enemy will honor such a deal!

>Fufu
>It's no skin off my nose.
>The people here will just have to go without chocolate for the rest of their lives!


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>Wait!
>If I hand myself in,
>you promise to return everyone's chocolate back to normal?
>Chocolat!

>I don't want to make everyone sad.
>I want everyone to go back to smiling.

>...I see.
>[Chocolat would be able to see through this trick of yours...]
>I don't like your way of doing things!
>Nyao

>The smiles of these citizens for Cure Chocolat, I'd say that's an equal trade.
>In fact, it's in your favor, isn't it?
>Nyao

>I thought Noir's flunkies were all about targeting kirakiraru, not other stuff!
>Ahaha
>Of course I want kirakiraru, but I found something I want even more!

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>In any case, the deal is made.
>Chocolat has chosen me!

>Hogging something everyone wants all to yourself feels so good<3
>Not that I intend to eat her or anything. Fufu.

>Chocolat!
>I'll be fine! Leave it to me! I'll be back before you know it!

>She's gone...
>What do we do? What do we do!?
>......

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>A few days later.
>I heard from Tomi-san.
>Akira-san's going on a trip, huh?
>Y-Yeah...
>She's... doing volunteer work on a southern island... ahaha
>Sounds like Akira-chan.
>That girl will do anything to help others.

>Hah~
>We had to lie to keep Akira-san's grandma from worrying.
>Akira-san... Just where is she...
>Is she gonna be okay by herself...? Will she ever come back home...? What if... she never... aaah...

>Chocolate's delicious.
>The smiles of the townfolk are back, but...
>Was this for the best...? I'm not sure...

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>[Salty's poisonous atmosphere isn't around but...]
>Don't think this is over!
>I'm sure the Elder will be able to track down her hideout!
>Then we'll launch an all-out attack and rescue Akira-san...

>But...
>This is something Akira chose for herself.
>There's nothing we can do but believe in her, is there?

>...
>...You don't even bat an eyelid, Yukari-san...
>Akira-san was always by our side... And yet... this is...

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>Don't threat about it and just do what you always do.
>I'll see you tomorrow.

>...Yukari-san...
>What a cold person...

>No! No!
>I guess... Yukari is oblivious to these kinds of things.
>She just does whatever she fancies... She never feels the need to fight desperately over something.
>Come on, Yukari! Surely even someone like you
>has something you don't want anybody to take from you...
>I don't know.
>I'll be fine! Leave it to me! I'll be back before you know it!
>Hogging something everyone wants to yourself...
>feel so good<3
>...I want to believe in Akira, but...

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>...What is this...?
>What's this commotion inside my heart...!?

>Salty's Castle: The Love Room.
>Like I said, let's think things through together!

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>How can I make everyone happy?
>Isn't there something you need?
>Who said you could undo your transformation?

>I prefer you in that form.
>Now change!
>Quickly now!!
>....

>Cure a la Mode! Decoration! Chocolate!

>That's it!
>Wonderful<3 Bravo!!

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>You can't keep doing this!
>Ah geez!
>I've had enough of your preaching!!

>I know just what you need.
>Some strict training<3

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>Uuuh...

>It's your fault that I feel so terrible!!

>Kh...
>How stubborn!
>I'd forgive you if you'd just bow to me.
>Maybe I should go...
>and steal chocolate from the citizens after all~

>I'll make them cry so they know how I feel!
>That's not what you promised!
>Anything but that!!

>Then you will obey me!!

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>It is your duty to do as I wish!
>If you defy me
>I'll make it hurt!

>You understand, right?

>I want to become one with you...
>I finally found my own dog... just for me.

>...Why me?

>...It's because you're the only one who would never betray me... That's the feeling I get...

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>I have to transform and save her -kira!!
>You can't -peko!! We need to call everyone -peko!!

>We have to hurry -kira!
>Chocolat, hang in there a little longer -peko~~~
>Jaba jaba!

>Yukari.
>That's enough for today.

>Kotozume Household - Tearoom
>...But...

>There's too much foam.
>Your heart is uneasy.
>Ah...

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>What's wrong? Is there something you're worried about?
>...Ever since you were a child, you were never one to get attached to things~
>Although a lot of stuff was pushed onto you.

>Even you have something to worry and feel pain about.
>[You're not just someone wearing Yukari's skin are you?]
>Fufufu
>Attached...?
>...Is that why my heart is in turmoil...!?
>Because I'm... attached to something?
>Geez, Grandmother...

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>Fufu.
>How amusing.
>What's so funny?

>...I'm heading out for a bit.

>Yukari-san!
>Yukari-san!!
>Ichika...

>Th-Th-This is bad!
>We gotta get Akira-san back!!

>You have such good friends, Yukari!

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>...So this is Salty Pepper's hideout...
>...What does this building remind me of...?
>A cat's scratching post.
>The perfect place for a cat queen.
>Okay, let's go!!

>Let's rescue Chocolat!!

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>Woah! The Elder's hypnotism is amazing!
>Chocolat's being held inside this room!

>Oh! A bunch of intruders.
>Did you have some business with me?

>Chocolat!!
>I'm in the middle of training her.
>Don't interfere!

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>Hey!!
>You're gonna use that on Chocolat!?

>Ah...

>Hot!! What is that!?
>An iron brand...
>It's used to burn symbols onto livestock and sweets.
>It permanently seals things with a brand of ownership.

>So this was the method you came up with to tie her down to you.
>Nyao
>Despicable woman!
>I'm the one who Chocolat chose!
>Nyao

>Making someone so kind go through so much pain to obey you... What a cowardly method!
>Now now!
>We came here to negotiate -jaba!

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>Let Chocolat go!
>We've brought you several alternatives!!

>The finest quality super sweet chocolate special, made with love by our genius patissiere here!!
>Here you go!
>Just one bite will send you to Heaven! Nothing else can compare~

>Sorry, but I prefer bitter tasting stuff!
>No!

>Please, I'm begging you!
>Take this in Chocolat's place!

>A super fluffy special-made hugging pillow!
>Lonely nights are a thing of the past!
>>Made by Ichika.

>Waaah
>No matter what you bring out, it's useless!
>It's too late to go back on our contract!!

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>Children should butt out!!
>Kyaaa!

>I-I can't move!!
>Peh Peh
>This salt is too spicy!
>It stiiings~~~
>Peko~~
>Jaba~~

>Waaah~
>We just wanted to save Chocolat.
>Aaah~~

>You...
>You guys!

>How dare you do such cruel things to these girls!!

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>I-I'm begging you!!
>Leave everyone alone!!

>If you wanna do something, do it to me!!
>Chocolat!!

>Don't order me around!!

>You got it?
>Direct your love
>only at me and me alone!!

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>Where's you reply!? You're supposed to say "yes"! If you don't, I'll...
>I decide for myself who I'll love!!
>No matter what you do to me, you'll never pressure me when it comes to love!!

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>Chocolat...
>Well said, Chocolat!
>That's right!
>You hear that, you thieving cat?

>Khhhh....
>I won't give you...
>to anyone...
>to anyone...!!

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>Eh...!?
>Ch-Chocolat's been hardened!?

>You and I will become one!
>I'll never let go of beautiful objects!!

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>The floor's opening up...
>Wh-What is that!? That huge pot...

>It's at simmering temperature...
>It's bubbling like cheese fondue... I've got a bad feeling about this...

>...!!
>Fondue...
>That's the French word for "melting"...

>D-Don't tell me...
>She plans to become one with her by melting together in that pot!?
>Hiiiiiiii
>Seriously!?
>That's messed up!!

>Bound up like this, you're powerless to resist.
>Finally, we'll become one...

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>Just how selfish can you be!!?
>Nyaaaoo!!


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>Y'know...
>Thanks to you, I now know what it means to be "attached" to something...
>We're probably thinking the same thing.
>That's why I understand...
>When you feel scared and lonely about losing something precious, you shift the blame onto others.
>That "attachment" continues to grow like a grotesque monster until you can no longer control it...

>You crave these feelings of love to the point where you become a monster yourself.
>Huh!?
>Quit blabbing like that...

>and watch closely!!
>This is the beautiful moment where we become one!!
>Aaah...!!

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>Haaah!!

>Uuuh...
>You wanted someone to understand your wounded heart...
>So you exploited Chocolat's kindess.

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>I'm sure Chocolat...
>would've noticed those feelings.

>Wow!

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>Macaron is wrapping herself around Chocolat...
>Ah... Chocolat is!!

>Time for you to wake up...

>Akira.

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>She did it!!

>Macaron got Chocolat back!

>There!
>Cure Chocolat is ready to serve.

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>...I understand very well...
>In order to get what you want, you must destroy anyone that gets in your way!

>Macaron!
>Behind you!

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>There's only one kind of love
>that you need.

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>First, we need to change you for the better so you can love yourself.
>Just...
>What is... What is love, anyway!?

>Eh...
>Eh...!?

>My claws...are...turning into flowers...
>That's right...
>Love means not hurting others.

>It's affection.

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>...The next day
>Akira-chan!
>It's been so long~!
>Here, have some strawberries!
>Thank you!
>Akira-san!
>Oh my, if it isn't Akira-chan!
>Doing well?
>Yes!
>Let's play, Big Bro Akira!
>Eh...Bro...!? Haha...

>I'm so glad that Akira-san came back okay~<3
>We managed to get those pillars of salt off of us, but...
>Our bodies are gonna be salty for a little while...
>Ahahahaha
>I thought I was gonna dissolve -peko.
>You're not a slug, y'know.

>I'm so glad...
>I really am.

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>Y'know... I'm kinda relieved.
>I always thought of you as a perfect superwoman who always acts cool, Yukari-san.
>I know!
>Maybe Akira is the one thing Yukari worries about the most.
>Ufufu.
>I wonder about that.

>...Hopefully Salty doesn't come looking for revenge...
>I'm glad we worked out that contract...

>We should be fine now.
>She reformed and withdrew from Noir's forces, right?
>Wanting to rule and possess things, what a troublesome person she was.

>But...
>I am a little interested in that whole "marking your possessions" thing. I might just try that out.

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>...Eh!?
>You mean with that branding iron...!?
>Y-Y-Yukari-san, are you serious!?

>There's no need for the iron. It's a very mutual "sweet mark".
>Ufufu
>A sweet mark???

>What kind of mark is that? Please tell us!
>Yukari-san!
>Ufufu
>You'll find out soon enough.
>I wanna know now~!