Differing Perspectives
Cast:
Cure Peach, Momozono Love - age 17
Cure Passion, Higashi Setsuna - age 17
Momozono Ayumi - Love's mother - age 37
February, 2012
The time when Setsuna used to dress in dark colors and declare herself the follower of a dark lord who doesn't exist is over two years behind her. Nearly everything from that time has now become a part of the dark history that she would like to forget, even going so far as to attend an all girls high school where her former comrades cannot intrude. Even seeing a mannequin that displays a similar style in the window of a boutique shop causes her to avert her gaze.
Momozono Ayumi has a different perspective. To her, the one-time affectations of her adopted daughter have become precious memories. When she sees the same mannequin in the window of Cobraja Fashion Designs, she insists on taking her daughters inside.
"Mom, I really don't want to dress like that anymore."
"It's not like we have to buy it," their mother says with a smile. "I just want to see how it looks on you, for old times sake."
Setsuna crosses her arms. "It's embarrassing."
"There's nothing to be ashamed of, Setsuna. We're all family here. In fact, why don't both of you try it? It'll be just like when you go out with your dance team!"
"Don't drag Love into this! She was never a part of Labyrinth!"
"You're right," Love says. "You and those boys had a theme all worked out for your nicknames. What would mine have been, I wonder?"
"Zenith." Setsuna answers automatically. "Wait! Pretend I didn't-"
"Zenith, huh?" "Zenith, eh?"
From the cat-like smiles on the faces of her mother and sister, Setsuna can tell there is no escape.