Ultraman cubs begin to wreak havoc.

“My father was really sad about my mother’s passing. At that time, for the first time, I felt that it wasn’t just Saijo Nagi who was sad. It was because of my father.”

Seemingly radiating an air of innocence, Saijo Nagi couldn't tear her gaze away from her profile, which was bathed in the twilight.

She was happy to be able to open her heart to Saijo Nagi so much; Sayuri, like Saijo Nagi, had also lost her mother. However, Saijo Nagi realized that this was precisely why she absolutely had to complete the mission. In this respect, Saijo Nagi transcended the perspective of simply completing the mission, and their two hearts undoubtedly resonated with each other.

Then, at the same time, a surge of anger towards the Putromeus aliens welled up in her heart, making her realize that she had to live. Her father, whom she relied on, was an alien who had deceived such an innocent girl and was secretly preparing to invade Earth.

Never forgive.

"Hey, back then, was the country your dad was on a business trip to the Republic of G?"

"Yes, that's right. But what's wrong?"

"nothing."

That's right.

To hide her resentment, Saijo Nagi had to bite her lip tightly.

After that, Saijo Nagi and Sayuri maintained a close relationship. Saijo Nagi did not forget her original mission and reported to E every day.

"It seems to be going smoothly. However, don't let your guard down."

As usual, the young woman spoke while eating chocolate.

"No matter what happens, you must report it to Saijo Nagi. Okay? You absolutely cannot act on your own."

Not long after, Saijo Nagi was invited to a tea party at the Ichijo family's house.

Finally, I can go to Sayuri's house and achieve my goal of meeting Ryouji Ichijo.

"Ah, look, do you see that? That's my house."

As Xiaobai pointed ahead, there stood a sturdy Western-style mansion. Surrounded by a green courtyard, the door, which had been keeping visitors at bay, creaked open as the car approached.

Ah, we've finally arrived.

Saijo Nagi took a breath and entered a state of combat readiness.

"I've been causing you trouble all this time."

The smiling man extending his hand is Ryūji Ichijo.

He looks much younger than he does in photos. He has a sharp, capable appearance.

Her outstretched hand, a step too late, was immediately grasped tightly in return. The warmth of the hand surprised Saijo Nagi. That made sense. Because even aliens have flowing blood.

"No way, we're the same."

Saijo Nagi replied, worried that her expression might be too stiff. Even so, she would probably be mistaken for being nervous because she was not used to the luxurious mansion.

The man who was so cheerfully entertaining Saijo Nagi was an alien, or perhaps a Putromeus alien, a ruthless invader. Even though he was disguised as a human, once his true nature was revealed, his slender hands, which were now putting the cake into his mouth, could easily snap the head of an Earthling.

Saijo Nagi talked to them about all sorts of topics, revealing a glimpse of her inner intellectual brilliance.

Saijo Nagi tried to steer the conversation toward his area of ​​expertise: new energy. How uneconomical is a civilization that relies on oil? What are the benefits of new energy to the Earth's environment? What is its effectiveness? They talked on and on.

"By the way, the President of the G Republic has passed away."

Saijo Nagi shifted the topic to this point, wanting to hear a response.

"He was my good friend. It's such a pity that he was caught up in such a tragic accident."

Saijo Nagi caught a glimpse of a heartfelt, mournful expression.

This straightforward answer was different from what Saijo Nagi had expected, leaving her somewhat puzzled. Was he expressing his honest feelings as a fellow alien? Or did he genuinely not know that the President was an alien? Saijo Nagi couldn't figure it out.

"I'll go peel an apple."

Sayuri left her seat.

"Oh dear, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Sayuri to go and help out."

"Don't bring up this kind of thing in front of people, okay?!"

Sayuri left her father, who was silently smiling, and walked towards the kitchen in a huff.

This is a heartwarming scene; doesn't it look like a real family?

Based on what she had seen before, there seemed to be no sign of aliens. If these were just cleverly mimicking Earthlings, then so be it. However, seeing this family consisting of a father and daughter, Saijo Nagi began to have doubts about whether he was an alien.

Saijo Nagi's once upright and honest heart began to be clouded.

"Little Lily, are you doing really well at university?"

As Saijo Nagi looked toward the kitchen from which the humming was coming, he suddenly came and asked.

"That child is a bit shy. Even so, he can't stand being alone, so I'm quite worried."

"Really, you look very happy."

"That's great! By the way, you need to keep my asking you about the situation a secret, so she doesn't get angry again."

He put his index finger to his lips, revealing a mischievous smile. This seemed to be the ideal father figure, and the fact that he had deceived Sayuri's friend filled Saijo Nagi with considerable guilt.

"You may have already heard that the child's mother died in the accident, leaving only the child."

Saijo Nagi listened intently to the words he was about to utter.

"At that time, I heard about my wife's obituary while I was overseas, and I had to think about things like life without her. However, I couldn't bear the burden of despair, and soon I returned to China, half-dead. This child was waiting for me there. Although I was also deeply affected by my mother's death, this child inspired me instead."

He listened sadly to the song his daughter was humming. He spoke softly.

"This child is the apple of my eye."

Saijo Nagi lowered her head. This man truly loved his daughter deeply.

Just then, Little Lily screamed "Ahhh!"

"What happened!"

He kicked over a chair and dashed towards the kitchen. Saijo Nagi was startled by his speed. As he passed by, the expression on his afterimage that Saijo Nagi saw was one of utter desolation, as if the world were ending.

"It's nothing. I just cut my hand a little from the kitchen knife."

Be careful.

The voice of a father, worried about his daughter, kept coming through the phone.

Saijo Nagi didn't bother to pick up the teacup that had been knocked over by his rising, and once again fell into deep thought about whether Ichijo was really an alien.

"Hey, what do you think?"

As Saijo Nagi wiped her sweat with a towel, she asked E.

After meeting Sayuri, practicing with E became a daily routine. Gun handling, fighting techniques... Although Saijo Nagi was initially clueless, she has recently progressed to a stage where she is "quite skilled."

"I don't believe Ichijo is an alien at all. TLT's intelligence must be wrong, right?"

"The intelligence should be accurate; he is an alien."

She replied dismissively. Saijo Nagi was furious.

"What the heck is 'should'? Is it even believable?"

"Alright? We agents are part of TLT. Therefore, we can't help but trust intelligence from TLT. That's how it is."

E's words deflated Saijo Nagi. So, it turns out nothing can be trusted at all?

"But if you want to believe something, you'll have to verify it yourself."

Saijo Nagi lowered her head, and heard her deliberately mysterious voice in her ear.

"What you see with your own eyes is the undeniable truth."

Saijo Nagi smiled. As expected, E seriously considered her question.

"But don't get me wrong, I think that guy is an alien."

The warmth that appeared in E's eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by coldness once more.

"You have no idea how well those guys can mimic humans. If you let your guard down, you'll be dead."

"My life is in danger..."

"Didn't you almost get killed too? Aliens are just like that. Here's a piece of advice for you: Don't trust anyone. Okay? Don't even trust me."

"Sister too?"

"Hmm. If you suspect I'm an alien, then please attack me resolutely. That's what a spy should do."

These words weighed heavily on Saijo Nagi's heart.

Is being a secret agent a job where you can't even trust your closest family members?

E took out the box and put the chocolate in her mouth.

"...Hey, E, why do you like chocolate so much?"

"As far as an agent's mission is concerned, you can't make up for it with the sweetness of chocolate, since it's bitter, isn't it?" Saijo Nagi suddenly asked.

"...It was a keepsake from my lover."

After a brief silence, she finally spoke.

"Nagi Saijo's lover was also a secret agent. He especially loved chocolate, and he always carried a box full of chocolates with him when he walked. But, he was killed by aliens. Because of this, I decided to become a secret agent. My first mission as a secret agent was to kill the alien that was mimicking him."

She gazed into the darkness outside the window, and at that moment, her lover was probably reflected in her eyes; he was probably smiling.