Pretty Cure All Stars - Dynasty Project G

by Opt281

Vignettes set in a world where there are neither monsters nor magic, yet all of the girls who would be Pretty Cure exist and are called Pretty Cure anyway. Each year, there are new Pretty Cure, and each year, everyone grows one year older. Who knows what the passage of time may hold?

8. One Step Away From Eternal

One Step Away From Eternal

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Cast:

Mudardia, Momoi Kyousuke – age 17

Kagiya Kou – Mucardia's cousin – age 23

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July, 2005

"You know, I love you like a sister, but I have to wonder whether you've really thought this through."

Momoi Kyousuke, sometimes called Mucardia, stands in the middle of a dimly lit shop that smells strongly of incense. The woman he is speaking to is clearly several years older than him, and has long blonde hair tied in a bun.

"Look, just because you think the only proper career in life is to sell yourself to a large corporation, that doesn't mean there's no place in this world for small business."

"It's not small that worries me, Kou. It's the scented candles, tarot decks and froufrou banners. What if there's no market for it?"

"For one thing, there is. Trust me. For another, I am your brilliant older cousin, whereas you are just Kyousuke. I know what I'm doing."

Kyousuke picks up a candle, sniffs, then grimaces.

"If it's all the same to you, I still think corporate employment is better."