Chapter 20 of 29

Yuu or Madoka? Masaru and Reiko make a choice!

Accepting Diversity Precure1,925 words~10 min read

Story

Everyone detransformed at once while flinching concurrently. They then took a moment to absorb the moment. "So Reiko, you're really Embrace. You're a lot stronger and united with Masaru now," Madoka admitted. "Masaru too. You two are like a power duo."

"Thanks!" Masaru and Reiko chorused.

"Now I pretty much figure Yuu is Harmony. Do you want to know who I am?"

"Who?"

"Accepting." She took out her InfiniMo and flashed it to her juniors. Everyone was in awe, knowing the Cure Accepting they previously predicted was Madoka indeed.

"Reiko and Masaru, do you want to team up as a team?" Madoka reached her hand to the duo.

Reiko and Masaru gasped, freezing for a moment.

"What about me?" Yuu squeaked.

"Not you!" Madoka retorted. "Heroes don't need to sit on a wheelchair to get around. Heroes need to be strong, like him!" Madoka pointed to Masaru. "See, soccer team!"

"Or heroes at least should be able to walk!" Madoka pointed to Reiko. "Like her!"

Reiko strode up to Madoka firmly and confidently. She put a hand on Madoka's shoulder and told her, "Madoka, stop making such remarks about Yuu. She's actually a lot kinder than you. We'd rather work with her rather than you."

"Tsk. If you really want to become my teammate, get her face out of my sight." Madoka glared at them and walked off.

Considering that everyone has had at least a proper lunch, everyone decided to leave. They were not going to let a dampened mood from someone's discrimination get to them.

(Cut to Hanadera Residence-Reiko's room)

"ARE YOU JOKING??" Can-do asked Reiko in shock.

"I'm not," Reiko replied seriously. "She told me that I can only be her teammate if I leave Yuu behind."

"You are a diversity ambassador. I trust you can be discerned with who you choose to team up with."

"Alright sir!"

"Oh, looks like Masaru is calling me. I better talk to him. Bye!" Can-do disappeared.

(Cut to Hase residence-Masaru's room)

"Can-do, please pick up..." Masaru begged in despair. All of a sudden, Can-do appeared in the form of a hologram.

Jumping out of his seat, Masaru screamed, "Woah woah Can-do. I know you'd answer my call soon or later but what's up with the hologram thing?"

"It's because of we see each other's face, the conversation could be more effective," Can-do replied calmly. "What's wrong?"

"I'm still thinking about Madoka's words."

"Reiko was telling me about that. I'll tell you the same thing I told her. Don't listen to Madoka. Stay with Yuu. Yuu is much more worth your time than that selfish b!tch who only wants to be with two of you. I only want to be with people that want to be the teammate of all of you."

"Sure that helps. Thanks!"

(Cut to Sakurachi residence-Yuu's room)

Numbed by everything that has been happening, Yuu could only lie in her bed helplessly, thinking about what Madoka told her. Was she really worthless? Because Madoka always made her feel that way.

All of a sudden, her InfiniMo rang. Yuu rolled over to the other side of her bed while hugging her Popurin plushie and she picked up the call. First thing when she picked up the call, Can-do asked her in concern, "Yuu, are you ok?"

"I'm fine..." Yuu lied monotonously. "Wait, you know about everything that has happened?"

"Ya. Reiko told me everything so I wanted to check in with you on how you are now. Don't let this get to you. Not only are you a good person, but I trust you Reiko and Masaru are good people that will never leave you behind."

"You think so? Thanks!"

(Cut to Kirigaya residence-Madoka's room)

While Madoka was studying social studies, her mascot Snape flew up to her. "Madoka, I overheard you said some insensitive remarks to a wheelchair-bound cure," Snape said. "And you did that on purpose. Don't you feel at least a bit of guilt?"

"Feel what guilt?" Madoka retorted nonchalantly as she put her pen down and put her hands behind her back, pushing her swivel chair away from her study table. "I shouldn't feel any guilt! I am giving her the best gift, the gift of revenge." She then proudly recited the story of why she became a Precure.

Flashback

Since young, Madoka always came off as standoffish and cold, but in reality this was because she didn't have strong social skills, no matter how hard she tried. Hence, lots of her social interactions failed and were turned down, hence Madoka never had real friends.

However, the day of her sixth grade graduation changed everything. She was hit by a purple light. After being informed about what to do due to the special legend, she ran to the famous statue where she met her mascot friend Snape. Snape gave her the powers of being a Precure, something she picked up instantly.

After her first fight, she clearly remembered the crowd that formed and applauded for her. Her heart swelled and she knew that if she wanted to be popular but didn't have social skills, she should use her Precure name as a way make her name.

She also started bullying others as a way of concealing the pain she felt in her elementary school days and in hopes of becoming popular as she had the misperception "popularity is mean".

Present Day

"See why I have to say Yuu's immobility now?" Madoka stated nonchalantly. "It was to save face, y'know. You know the saying, the head that sticks out gets hammered back in."

Narrator

Thank you Yuu, Reiko and Masaru! That Madoka shouldn't be a Precure. If she isn't making fun of people who can't walk, she has this sick misconception that she has to be mean to fit in. That's not true!

And no, not you Ijime-O! Don't encourage this behaviour!

Story

"Finally, Yuu is done!" Ijime-O screamed in excitement. "That leaves me with Masaru and Reiko. It's time to fight them!"

Cut to the next day-convenience store

Reiko pushed the glass door, only to realise Masaru was there too. "Ah, Rei," Masaru remarked casually. "Getting cold drinks for the family?"

"Haha yea, Masa-kun," Reiko replied cheerfully. "I just need to find one bottle of Orange juice. Onii-Chan seriously doesn't drink anything other than orange juice. Seriously...what a pain..."

"Ah, you must be Hanadera Reiko? The founder of Happy Lucky Store?" The convenience store staff said casually. "The whole Tayoseishi knows your name and face now."

"Yes I am," Reiko replied casually before flushing. "It's kind of embarrassing that people now recognise me for my business works though...ahaha..."

"Don't worry, but I'm sorry, orange juice has run out indeed."

"That's fine. I bought this cartoon of sprite anyway." Reiko made her purchase before Masaru gave her a bottle of orange juice.

"For my big brother?" Reiko asked in shock.

"Yes," Masaru replied. "We have more than enough orange juice at home. Since that bottle of orange juice was for me, you will have to pay me a bottle of Sprite of yours."

"Really?!"

"Yes. Tonight, one of the cans of sprite will be becoming mine."

"Alright..." The duo then stepped out of the convenience store, only to realise an adult man smoking outside the convenience store.

"Hey sir," Reiko told off. "It's illegal here to be smoking."

"SHUT UP LITTLE GIRL!" The man bellowed, pointing the middle fingers at her. "I'm a trespasser, not a resident, so I can do whatever I want. I think your differences suck! Go, Sabetsuta!"

"Sabetsuta!" The plastic bag monsters echoed.

"A mouthful as it may seem," Reiko scolded.

"We won't be daunted by that!" Masaru reprimanded.

Transformation

Locking the InfiniJewels into the InfiniMo, Masaru removed his glasses while Reiko took off her headband. Tapping their shoulders next to each other, they chorused, "Precure, accept my difference!"

The duo then bounced off each other. Reiko gained her warrior dress while Masaru gained his warrior suit. They then went back to each other and held each other's hand, tapping their feet for shoes and bumping each other's heads for their new style. The duo's InfiniMos went to the side of their outfit, their weapons were summoned and landed on their hands and the duo jumped down to pose.

"Embracing everyone for their true selves, I'm Cure Embrace!"

"Respecting others for their strengths, I'm Cure Respect!"

"One plus one is more than two! That's what differences do! Go, Accepting Diversity Precure!"

Story

"Go, Sabetsuta!" Ijime-O demanded.

"Sabetsuta!" The Sabetsuta echoed.

"You really are going back to your old ways," Reiko admitted sarcastically. "I thought you were getting better at attacking us..." She then flipped her braid arrogantly in the air before putting on her game face. "Precure, Lovely Yo-yo Attack!" She whacked the yo-yo on the Sabetsuta.

"Haha! You think you good ol' ways of fighting like your mother would defeat someone as strong as me?" Ijime-O mocked scornfully.

"Don't think attacking us will solve all your problems!" Masaru screamed. He got on his feet, dashing as fast as he can while preparing a punch. "Precure, Fiery Fist Firework Style!" He yelled. However, the plastic wasn't even burnt.

"At the rate we're going, it feels like this fight is going to go forever!" Reiko admitted with trepidation.

"Who said that?!" A strong, bold and familiar voice boomed. "It won't because I am here!"

"Accepting!" Reiko and Masaru chorused. Madoka smirked and jumped down from the top of the building. She started to beat the Sabetsuta, with her teeth gritted and as if she was in war. Both cures were in awe, rooted to the ground by how strong she was.

After her physical confrontation, she punched the ground, causing the entire floor to turn a transparent purple. Getting up, she plunged into it again and formed her bow and arrow. All the more was Reiko and Masaru in awe at this sight as they watched the arrow permanently freeze the first Sabetsuta.

For the second Sabetsuta, Madoka used a shot put approached. Gathering light, Madoka ran to the second Sabetsuta and the plastic bag tore, hence she successfully defeated the villains.

"Haha, I guess I have done most of the work. Embrace, why don't you work for a bit?" Madoka suggested. Reiko nodded.

Attack

Locking the Overpowered Love Storm Jewel into the InfiniBoard, Reiko raised her hand up, screaming, "Precure, Dress Up!" She transformed into her Accepting Form before posing while saying, "Precure, Accepting Form!"

"Summon, wand!" Reiko screamed and her wand landed in her hand. She then drew a heart on her right side. "Overflowing you meanie with my endless love! Precure, Love's Whirlwind!" The love overcame the villains and stunned them.

Story

The Mystery Projector and Projection Screen Jewel fell from the sky. Reiko kept it in her pocket and promised herself to keep it when she got home.

Madoka ran to Masaru and Reiko, who were getting ready to go home to give their parents drinks. "Hey, we three have very unique strengths and our chemistry is so much better than with Mrs Wheelchair," Madoka admitted. "Don't be a coward, let's form a team!"

Reiko and Masaru hesitated. They loved being with Yuu and fighting with a close friend, but Madoka looked much more experienced and they could all become better Precure together if they fought with her. Hence, they nodded.

Little did they know, Yuu just finished her piano class and was wheeling herself for convenience store lunch when she overheard the conversation. Yuu bit her lip in unease...

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