Entertainment: You're asked to make a graduation project, but you're asked to film Ultrama

A week has passed as scheduled.

The playback page on the Light Chaser platform was updated on time, and the new episode of Ultraman Mebius was released right on schedule.

[Checking in from the front row! Sunflower seeds and drinks are all ready!]

[Judging from the preview, it seems like this is a slice-of-life episode?]

[Hi, I could watch a hundred episodes of GUYS' daily life!]

[It's begun! A retrospective of the Showa era!]

[Mebius, a worker on a labor dispatch agency.]

After the opening flashback of the entire Showa era finished playing, the main feature began.

The scene then cuts to the restaurant at GUYS' Asian headquarters.

The team members were sitting together having a casual meal, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

Marina mentions the recent rumors circulating around her about the "Red Ghost".

This sparked a discussion among everyone.

However, Kinoshita rested her chin on her hand, looking somewhat preoccupied.

The observant Future noticed something amiss and turned to ask with concern:

"Kinoko, what's wrong?"

"I've been feeling down since just now."

Kinoko sighed softly and said with some worry:

"Xiaoxiao hasn't appeared for a long time..."

Little is that little Eleking.

Tang Zheping found it somewhat strange:

"The small, high-energy molecular mist produced has been supplied consistently, hasn't it?"

"Does it mean it hates me?"

"How could that be? Xiaoxiao likes you so much, there must be another reason."

In the future, he quickly spoke up to comfort Mu Zhi Mei.

After finishing our meal and walking down the corridor, everyone started discussing the Red Ghost again.

Tang Zheping retorted with certainty:

"What ghosts? Non-scientific things simply can't exist!"

Marina Kazama hugged her arms, feeling a little uneasy.

"But there were more than just one or two witnesses. Everyone said they saw a shadow that looked like a red teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll-shaped object) floating in mid-air late at night."

"I don't believe it. There's no such thing as a ghost."

suddenly.

Future, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped and stared intently at the street ahead.

"What's wrong, Future?"

Aihara Ryu asked.

The future points ahead:

"There...it really appeared!"

"Why are you starting to talk nonsense now, Future?"

However, when everyone looked in the direction he was pointing, they saw a strange figure, completely red and resembling a teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll), floating slowly in the air ahead, drifting in the night!

"Whoaaaaah—!"

Aihara Ryu, Ikaruga George, and Marina, who had just been skeptical, were instantly terrified, their faces turning pale. They instinctively turned and ran away.

Are you clear-headed about the future?

The three who were most competitive before are running the fastest this time!

[Hahaha, Dragon, where's your backbone?!]

They say they believe in science, but they run faster than anyone else.

[Maria running away is one thing, but what's wrong with you two tough guys?!]

Tang Zheping's eyes lit up:

"How is this possible!"

"I'll go check it out!"

Without hesitation, Tang Zheping strode forward, and Mirai and Muzhimei quickly followed.

【? ? ? 】

Are all scientists that brave?

[Teppei, a simple fighter of historical materialism!]

Old Tang is amazing.

[The three field crew members were scared away, but the two remaining office crew members weren't afraid at all, hahaha.]

[Can Old Tang convince a ghost that he doesn't exist?]

The red, ghostly figure flickered around the corner ahead and vanished from sight in an instant.

Tang Zheping rushed around the corner and unexpectedly bumped into a young man dressed in white.

With a "bang," the two collided head-on, and the items in the man's hands scattered all over the ground.

"Ouch! That hurts..."

Tang Zheping rubbed his shoulder and got up from the ground, apologizing repeatedly, "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, are you alright?"

Kino and Mirai rushed over:

"Zheping, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, but that person..."

Kinoko stepped forward to help the man who had fallen, but when she saw his face, she froze on the spot.

The white-clad man opposite him rubbed his wrist and looked up. The moment he saw Mu Zhimei clearly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes:

"The beauty of wood?"

Kinoko's eyes widened, and she cried out in disbelief:

"Susaki?!"

[An old acquaintance?]

A fateful car accident.

[So the red phantom has become the matchmaker, right?]

[Isn't this chance encounter just too coincidental?]

The man was then taken to the headquarters' medical room to treat his minor abrasions.

The two, who hadn't seen each other for nine years, sat on a bench and started catching up.

"That was quite a surprise. It's been nine years. I really miss it," Suzaki said with a smile, rubbing his wrist.

Kinoko smiled somewhat awkwardly:

"I'm surprised too, but Suzaki, you haven't changed at all."

"Kinoshita, you're the one who hasn't changed."

Watching the two reminisce, the teammates secretly observed and began to feel sentimental as well.

George said:

"What a fateful reunion, all thanks to that red phantom."

"By the way... what about that ghost?"

"Who knows?"

My sister and I ship couples:

[I remember seeing that ghost somewhere before! Wasn't that Leo's disc-shaped creature?!]

Where is the ghost? It's floating over Europe.

"A ghost, a red ghost, is haunting the skies over Europe."

The next morning, Captain Poshui pushed open the door to the command room and walked in.

With a beaming smile, Kinoko serves up a steaming cup of coffee:

"Good morning, Captain!"

"Here you go, good morning coffee!"

Captain Sakaki, flattered, accepted the coffee cup, then looked at Mirai beside him with some confusion and asked in a low voice:

"What's wrong with Kinoko today?"

"You seem to be in a really good mood. Did you win the lottery?"

Future replied with a smile:

"Kinoko has met her first love."

“That’s not the case!”

Kinoko happened to overhear this, and her cheeks flushed slightly as she quickly waved her hand to explain, "Susaki is the person who gave me the most precious gift."

"The most precious gift?"

The crowd's curiosity was immediately piqued, and they all gathered around.

Kinoko lowered her head slightly, recalling her childhood.

The scene shifts to a heartwarming memory.

"When I was in elementary school, I had to wear glasses early because of my poor eyesight, and my classmates often teased me by calling me 'Little Glasses'..."

In her memory, young Kinoshita huddled in a corner, surrounded by several mischievous little boys who teased and mocked her.

Just then, Suzaki, who was also young, rushed out holding a soft vinyl Ultraman toy and shouted to stop him:

"Shut up! Anyone who bullies the weak is my enemy! Get out of here!"

After chasing away the naughty children, Suzaki turned to look at the crying Kinoko and said seriously:

"Be more confident, those glasses suit you really."

Kogami blinked her teary eyes:

"Really?"

Suzaki raised the Ultraman toy in his hand:

"A partner of justice does not lie!"

Those who uphold justice do not lie!

[Shirou: You're also a champion of justice?]

This childhood memory is so heartwarming.

[Xiao Mu Zhi Mei is so cute! I really miss that Ultraman toy.]

Therefore, glasses are not only a tool for vision, but also a symbol of courage.

This boy was indeed quite handsome as a child, and had a strong sense of justice.

Kinoko smiled and continued:

"From that day on, I didn't care at all how others teased me."

"Later, because my father was transferred to another job and had to move, I didn't see Suzaki among the friends who came to see him off. But when the car drove away, I saw him frantically chasing after the car on the side of the road, waving and shouting."

"Even though I couldn't hear his voice, I knew he was shouting 'Go for it!'"

Future's eyes welled up with tears as she listened, and she exclaimed from the bottom of her heart:

"What a touching story!"

George leaned closer:

"People who like Ultraman are definitely not bad people!"

Marina also stepped forward and gossiped:

"By the way, did you arrange to meet him again?"

Kinoko nodded somewhat shyly.

"Actually... just this evening."

"Then you'd better dress up nicely before you go!"

Aihara Ryu immediately made the decision, turning to Marina, "Marina, use your aesthetic sense to give Kinoshita a complete makeover!"

Marina spread her hands with a helpless expression:

"Sorry, dressing up isn't my forte."

Captain Sakakizumi, holding a cup of coffee, smiled and suggested:

"In that case, how about asking Acting Director Misaki for help?"

Everyone immediately agreed.

During lunch break, Misaki Yuki readily agreed to the request.

In the afternoon, inside a clothing store in the mall.

Misaki Yuki helped Kinoko choose several stylish and cute casual outfits, while Mirai helped carry bags and acted as her advisor.

Kinoko walked out of the fitting room wearing a brand new dress, looking slightly shy.

Misaki Yuki nodded approvingly:

"Very beautiful, it looks great on you."

He also sincerely praised it in the future:

"So cute!"

[Xiaomeng has learned something new again, hasn't she!]

Why are they all focusing their eyes on women's clothing?!

[Ms. Misaki is so kind! She transforms from a career woman into a caring older sister in an instant!]

[Xiao Mei's outfit change is truly eye-catching!]

[The future behavior does not appear to be human.]

[Director Misaki's charisma is absolutely stunning.]

However, this originally heartwarming scene took on a completely different meaning in the eyes of two other people not far away.

Behind a pillar in the mall, Toriyama's aide and Maru's secretary, wearing exaggerated sunglasses, peeked out furtively.

Secretary Maru whispered, fanning the flames:

"Officer, look, Ms. Misaki is secretly meeting with the team members; they must be discussing some top-secret mission!"

Toriyama's aide gritted his teeth:

"They've completely ignored me, their assistant!"

"There's definitely something wrong. Keep a close eye on them!"

The two of them hunched over, staring fiercely at Misaki Yuki and the others in front of them, thinking that their disguise was flawless.

However, their lewd and bizarre behavior had already attracted the attention of passersby.

Two female students passing by were so frightened that they called for mall security guards and police officers.

"That's the person!"

"He's been staring at people with a vicious look since just now!"

The patrol officer immediately stepped forward and grabbed Toriyama's aide:

"Sir, please come with us to the Metropolitan Police Department to explain the situation."

Toriyama's aide struggled frantically:

"Misunderstand!"

"I'm an assistant officer at GUYS headquarters!"

Seeing that things were not going well, Secretary Wan silently took half a step back and decisively pretended not to know him.

Two extraordinary individuals.

[Secretary Maru is always so decisive in betraying her teammates!]

[This is hilarious! The aide got a day trip to the police station.]

[These two goofballs provide all the laughs in the episode.]

After changing her clothes, Misaki Yuki looked at Kinoko and gently suggested:

"You'd probably look even prettier wearing this outfit if you didn't wear glasses."

Kinoko gently touched the frame of her glasses and shook her head seriously:

"But these glasses are very important to me for this date."

Night falls.

Inside the command center at the Asian headquarters, Tang Zheping pulled up the energy analysis charts for the base.

"Captain, Dragon, I've found a lead on the Ghost."

Tang Zheping typed rapidly on the keyboard.

"These are the coordinates where the base released high-energy molecular fog, and these are also the coordinates where the Red Ghost has been sighted multiple times."

"The time and location perfectly coincide!"

Captain Sakaki turned his head:

"So, Xiaoxiao was influenced in some way, which is why she became that so-called red ghost?"

"Although the exact mechanism is still uncertain, there is definitely a direct connection between the two."

Tang Zheping looked serious.

Meanwhile, Marina, who was sitting to the side flipping through old magazines and online files, suddenly exclaimed:

"Look at this, everyone!"

An old news article from several years ago popped up on the screen.

"Is this... Suzaki, Kinoko's childhood friend?"

Ryuji Aihara and Zheping Tang came over.

According to reports, Suzaki debuted as a new actor and should have had a bright future, but he was arrested by the police for being involved in a serious assault case and was subsequently fired by his entertainment company.

Wait, does this guy have a criminal record?

[Could he be a villain?]

[Things don't seem that simple.]

Meanwhile, in a quiet restaurant on the other side, Kinoko and Suzaki's date is underway.

Suzaki looked at Kinoko in front of him, smiled, reached out, and suddenly took off Kinoko's glasses.

"Isn't it cuter this way? Why do you still need to wear it?" Suzaki said with a flippant laugh.

Kinoko paused for a moment, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

"Suzaki, I was really happy for you when I saw you make your acting debut on TV three years ago. Your dream has finally come true."

Suzaki's smile faded slightly:

"But he was fired immediately."

Kinoko looked at him intently:

"I know about that incident. Suzaki acted to protect a woman being harassed by a drunkard, right?"

"Just like how you protected me when I was a child."

"Although there are many misunderstandings from the outside world, I believe that you haven't changed at heart, and you will definitely stand up again."

Suzaki's eyes flickered, avoiding Kinoko's gaze, before he spoke:

"Actually... I have a request today."

"I have a friend who works in media and is a huge GUYS fan. He'd really like to interview you about the defense force. Could you do me a favor?"

Without much thought, Mu Zhimei readily agreed.

Late at night, Assistant Officer Toriyama, who had finally been cleared of suspicion and released from the police station, dragged his tired body back to base, still complaining incessantly.

Suddenly, a flash of red light appeared in the dark night sky, and that eerie red phantom floated towards us once again!

"Aaaaaah! There's a ghost!"

Toriyama's aide was so frightened that he fled in panic.

The next morning, in the base's public rest area.

Suzaki arrived as promised with his reporter friend and sat down at the table with Kinoshita.

The man wore a wrinkled coat, his hair was messy, and his eyes revealed an undisguised shrewdness and cunning. As soon as he sat down, he started asking Mu Zhi Mei all sorts of questions in a glib manner, and even tried to get closer to her with some blatant brazenness.

Standing not far away by the bar, George the Dove held a water glass and stared at the reporter's profile, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

"That guy... I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."

George said in a deep voice.

Aihara Ryu turned his head:

"Do you know him?"

George sneered:

"His name is Hirukawa, and he's a notorious tabloid paparazzi."

"He'll use any despicable means to dig up dirt and gain traffic. I've also been the subject of many malicious fake news articles written about me in the past."

Upon hearing this, Aihara Ryu's anger flared up instantly.

Aihara Ryu and George strode forward and blocked Kinoko's path.

"Hey! What exactly do you want here?!" George demanded sharply.

Hirukawa shrugged dramatically:

"Hey, why is this teammate so fierce?"

"I was just conducting a normal interview on behalf of enthusiastic citizens."

Stop pretending!

"When I first joined GUYS, you chased after a lot of baseless and false reports, didn't you? What are you up to this time!"

Aihara Ryu turned to Suzaki, "Kinomi, do you even know what kind of person this guy is?"

"Susaki, what exactly are you planning to do by bringing someone like this to see Kinoshita?!"

"I guess I met this scammer because of the previous assault incident!"

"Don't stay silent, why aren't you explaining!"

"Were you in cahoots too? You planned to deceive Xiaomei from the beginning!"

Kinoko looked completely bewildered and still wanted to speak up for Suzaki:

"Ryu, Suzaki is just..."

"You don't need to explain for me."

Suzaki suddenly let out a cold laugh, his gentle and composed demeanor vanishing instantly, his eyes turning cold and unfamiliar.

Suzaki stood up and said in an icy tone:

"He's right, it's all just an act."

Kinoshita froze on the spot:

"Suzaki... what are you saying?"

"It was Mr. Hirukawa who asked me to arrange that chance encounter that night, so that I could get close to you by taking advantage of our childhood friendship and get exclusive inside information about GUYS."

Suzaki stared at Kinoko with a blank expression.

"As for those boring old stories from my childhood, I've completely forgotten them."

[The scumbag has been exposed! I'm so angry!]

It's disgusting to exploit Xiaomu's innocence and kindness!

That's disgusting; my childhood nostalgia has shattered instantly...

Holy crap, he really is a complete fraud!

This gossip reporter looks like a villain.

"Why use Xiaomei!"

"Do you have a problem with me trying to become a celebrity again?"

Enraged, Aihara Ryu grabbed Suzaki by the collar:

"You bastard!"

"Do you know how much Kinoko cherishes the memories with you?!"

Just as Aihara Ryu raised his fist, Marina, standing behind him, instantly caught a very faint mechanical sound thanks to her keen hearing.

Marina's gaze sharpened, suddenly fixed on the handbag Hirukawa had placed on the corner of the table, and she sternly stopped him:

"Dragon! Stop! He's taking pictures secretly!"

Aihara Ryu paused in his movements.

Hirukawa sneered and slightly moved his handbag, revealing a hidden pinhole camera on the side of the bag pointing directly at the scene of Aihara Ryu grabbing Suzaki.

"Tch, have we been found out?"

Hirukawa grinned, revealing a malicious smile.

It was clear that he wanted to record footage of defense force members abusing civilians in public.

Future's eyes blazed with fury. He clenched his fists and stared intently at Suzaki and Hirukawa before him, his chest heaving violently.

Pure goodwill and precious memories were trampled to pieces by self-interest and desire at this moment.

The atmosphere inside the base instantly plummeted to freezing point, and a fierce conflict erupted in the rest area!