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

Inside the rest area.

Looking at Hirukawa's provocative expression.

Unable to contain her anger any longer, Mirai strode forward, blocking Kino's path and staring intently at Suzaki.

"Why did you deceive Kinoshita?!"

The voice of the future trembled slightly with anger.

"Do you know how happy Kinoko was to see you again?!"

"How could you use everyone's purest trust as a bargaining chip!"

People change over time.

"She insisted on living in her childhood memories, and getting deceived was her own fault!"

"You bastard—!" Future's fist almost swung down on him.

[Holy crap, that Suzaki is a real jerk!]

[To exploit Xiaomu's innocence and then justify it so confidently is disgusting!]

[No one can get this angry about the future!]

People like that should be killed.

[Mebius has witnessed the malice of humanity for the first time!]

If this punch is thrown in the future, it will play right into the paparazzi's hands!

"Stop! Dragon! Future!"

Just as the conflict was about to erupt, a clear and resolute voice broke the deadlock.

Kinoko quickly stepped forward and spread her arms to block Aihara Ryu and Mirai.

Aihara Ryu's movements faltered, and he said hastily:

Her eyes were slightly red, but there was no resentment or weakness in her gaze.

"Actually... I already noticed it a long time ago."

Kinoko's voice was incredibly clear:

"From the moment you asked me to take off my glasses, I knew that the Suzaki in front of me was no longer the Suzaki who would cheer me on from behind."

"Then why are you still helping him...?"

Kino took a deep breath:

"Because I believed it."

Even as time passes and people change with reality, there are always things in this world that will never fade!

Kinoko's tone was firm:

"The words you said to me back then, the courage you gave me, are a treasure that will never fade!"

"It was because of that courage that I was able to muster the confidence to become a childcare worker, and to pass on that same courage to those helpless children!"

Every word that Kinoshita uttered struck Suzaki's heart like a heavy hammer.

Suzaki froze on the spot, his eyes flashing with undisguised unease and guilt.

Holy crap... Kinoshita's words were so powerful!

She didn't wallow in childhood nostalgia; she preserved that initial kindness.

[Kinoko is stronger than anyone else!]

People change, but the brilliance of the past is forever real!

Seeing that the scene hadn't escalated into a bloody conflict as he'd hoped, Hirukawa curled his lip in boredom and put away the equipment in his briefcase.

"Tch, boring. I've already filmed most of the good stuff anyway."

Hirukawa immediately slipped away.

Aihara Ryu's eyes blazed with fury. He was about to chase after them and forcibly seize the camera when he shouted, "Stop! Hand over the recording!"

"Waaaaah—waaaah—!"

An alarm suddenly blared from the communicator!

Meiqi Xue urgently contacted everyone:

"An abnormally high-energy electric field has been detected in the Dongji Mountain area!"

"A massive, unknown biological reaction has been confirmed!"

"Captain Sakakizumi has issued the deployment order!"

"GUYS, Sally, go!"

Aihara Ryu paused, glared fiercely at Hirukawa, and could only grit his teeth and press the intercom:

"GIG!"

Then, everyone left.

When Kinoko passed by Suzaki, Suzaki tried to stop her, but Kinoko said:

"I'm sorry, I have to go on my mission."

Watching Kinoko run off to the battlefield without looking back, Suzaki stood there blankly, his hands hanging limply at his sides.

[The alarm came just in time, interrupting the spellcasting!]

The Red Phantom is finally about to reveal its true form!

[Could it really be a disc-shaped creature?!]

One second they're embroiled in an emotional turmoil, the next they're piloting a plane to fight monsters.

The GUYS fighter jets roared into the sky and transformed into silver arrows, hurtling straight towards the Dongji Mountains.

In the distance, thick red smoke billowed and spread wildly like a volcanic eruption among the mountains.

In the center of that eerie red cloud, a creature, entirely red and resembling a giant teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll-shaped ornament), floated in mid-air.

Disc-shaped creature—Noba!

"Is this the true face of the Red Phantom?!"

Aihara Ryu gripped the control stick tightly.

Tang Zheping, located within the base, quickly retrieved historical archives and reported to his superior via communications:

"This is the cosmic monster, the disk-shaped creature Noba, that was confirmed and recorded after the demise of MAC!"

Noba let out a mournful and eerie screech in the air, and suddenly spewed out a vast expanse of crimson poisonous mist that blotted out the sky.

The red fog quickly enveloped the fighter jets, and alarms sounded in unison.

"Oh no! A serious malfunction has occurred in the hydraulic drive system!"

Mari shouted a warning.

Aihara Ryu decisively gave the order:

"All personnel make an emergency landing!"

"Transition to ground operations!"

The fighter jet made a difficult emergency landing in a clearing in the mountains.

The team members quickly got off the plane with their guns, but on the ground, the swirling red fog was even thicker, and the pungent gas made it difficult for them to even open their eyes. Their vision was severely obstructed, making it impossible to lock onto the target.

Amidst the chaos, the future quietly retreated behind a giant rock deep within the red mist.

He glanced down at the Mebium aura on his left wrist, his eyes resolute, and his right arm suddenly swept across the golden disc in the center of the aura!

A dazzling golden light shot into the sky from the red mist!

Ultraman Mebius punched the disc-shaped creature directly in the face!

[Xiao Meng makes her appearance! So cool!]

[Xiao Meng is about to start fighting Leo's late-game monsters!]

The Teru Teru teru bozu (sunny doll) is here to bring warmth again.

The red mist effect is really well done; it really creates a sense of oppression.

However, just as Mebius assumed his starting stance and launched a flying chop at Noba, Noba's body suddenly trembled violently!

The moment Mebius's attack landed, Noba's massive body transformed into countless flying specks of light and vanished without a trace!

"Disappeared?!"

Tang Zheping, inside the command center, stared intently at the energy analysis chart:

"No! That was just an artificial clone!"

"Noba has been secretly stealing the energy used to generate tiny, high-energy molecular mists, accumulating the energy to create this gigantic decoy!"

"Its true form isn't here at all!"

Almost at the same second that Tang Zheping finished speaking, an even more dazzling blood-red spot of light erupted on the base's radar.

"Noba's true form has appeared directly in front of the Phoenix Nest base!"

"This is a diversionary tactic!"

Holy crap! This disc-shaped creature actually has intelligence?!

[You've mastered the diversionary tactic, stealing my base directly!]

[It's using tiny molecular mists as nourishment; no wonder Little One hasn't come out yet.]

Is there no defense force left at the base? Danger!

Thousands of miles away, above the Phoenix Nest base, the real Noba emerged from the clouds, his crimson figure carrying overwhelming ferocity, heading straight for the base's command center!

Mebius, far away in the Eastern Hime Mountain, sensed the crisis at the base. Without any hesitation, he immediately put his hands together in front of his chest and forcibly mobilized the light energy within his body!

Golden light completely enveloped Mebius, and with a humming sound that distorted space, his figure instantly evaporated from the valley!

In the next instant, Mebius appeared out of thin air directly in front of the Phoenix Nest base, narrowly blocking Noba from the base!

Ultraman Teleport!

However, teleporting across such a vast distance is an extremely heavy burden for the young Ultra Warrior.

Noba seized this golden opportunity and immediately transformed into his second form!

The red cloth covering his body spun rapidly, transforming into a disc-shaped flying saucer that lashed hard against Mebius's chest!

"Boom! Boom!"

Sparks flew wildly as Mebius was forced back several steps, crashing heavily to the ground and kicking up clouds of dust.

The color timer on Mebius's chest suddenly began to flash violently.

[Even Ultraman Tiga's energy was completely depleted after a single teleportation!]

Good heavens, it really is a "disc creature"!

[Seriously, this case is really cheap!]

The veterans at the base were terrified.

At this moment, they arrived at a distance not far from the outer defensive line.

Seeing Mebius struggling, Kinoko became extremely anxious.

Kinoko quickly pressed the communicator on her chest and shouted into the command room:

"Captain! Please allow me to use Mikula!"

Inside the command center, Captain Po Shui calmly and decisively issued the order:

"Beyond technology, de-embargo!"

"Please, Mikuras!"

Kinomi pulled out the monster capsule and forcefully pushed it into the loading slot!

Light gathered in the center of the battlefield, and the massive Mikula roared as he descended upon the battlefield!

"roar--!"

Mikula mustered his courage and charged toward Noba with heavy steps.

However, Noba reacted incredibly quickly, suddenly spitting out a series of scorching fireballs that struck Mikulas squarely in the chest!

"Boom!"

The violent shockwave knocked Mikulas to the ground, and the aftershocks of the explosion swept uncontrollably around, directly knocking Kinoshita, who was directing from the rear, to the ground!

Kinoshita's glasses were knocked away.

Without the guidance of Kinoshita's voice, the timid Mikula panicked immediately, covering his head and cowering on the ground, trembling, completely losing his will to fight.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Noba kicked Mebius to the ground again, his tentacles gripping the Ultra Warrior tightly, and the situation instantly turned into a desperate situation!

[Oh no! Mikuras is a complete idiot without a leader!]

[The pressure is immense; Xiao Meng's energy is almost depleted!]

[As expected, disc-shaped creatures are all very strong.]

So? Where is Commander Blake?

At this critical moment, on a high slope in the distance, Suzaki, who had followed all the way, was staring blankly at this scene.

Looking at Kinoko struggling in the ruins, looking at that girl who did everything she could to protect humanity.

Images from his childhood flashed through Suzaki's mind like a revolving lantern.

The skinny boy holding an Ultraman toy in the sunset, shouting, "Those who bully the weak are my enemies!"

That self who once was full of passion and vowed to become a partner of justice.

The setbacks of reality and the desire for fame and fortune gradually eroded his original aspirations, turning him into the very coward and liar he once despised.

"What am I doing...?"

He took off running, disregarding everything, towards the center of the battlefield engulfed in flames!

"The beauty of wood—!"

Suzaki stood on the highest point closest to the battlefield, and with all his might, shouted hoarsely at the ruins:

"Kinoshita! Stand up!"

"We can't lose! We absolutely can't give up, Kinoshita!"

"Go for it, Kinoshita!!"

The desperate shouts pierced through the smoke and roar of the battlefield, clearly reaching Kinoshita's ears.

[Susaki has actually been exonerated!]

The champions of justice have returned!

Stand up, Xiaomu Zhimei! Let's teach the monster a lesson!

Amidst the ruins, Kinoshita's fingers twitched slightly.

She slowly opened her eyes and looked in the direction of the sound. In her blurry vision, Suzaki was waving his arms at her desperately, just like when he chased after the moving truck back then.

Kinoshita wiped the dust from her forehead and put her glasses back on.

There was no longer any confusion or wavering in her eyes; instead, there was an unprecedentedly firm light.

"Mikuras!"

Kinoko, supporting herself against the broken wall, stood up and transformed all her conviction into a resounding command:

"Stand up, Miculas!"

"We can win!"

Hearing Kino's courageous call, Mikuras, who had been huddled up with his head in his hands, suddenly raised his head, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit!

"roar--!"

Mikulas roared and leaped up from the ground, grabbing Noba tightly from behind!

The high-voltage current originating from Little Eleking surged wildly within Mikulas's body, and dazzling blue-white arcs of electricity instantly spread from his arms to Noba's entire body!

"Sizzle sizzle—!"

The violent electric shock caused Noba to let out a painful scream, and his entire body fell into a state of complete paralysis and stiffness, and his tentacles weakly released Mebius!

Mebius seized the opportunity and performed a nimble backflip to create distance.

He swept his left wrist with the aura of Mebium, and in an instant, all the light energy in his body gathered between his arms, and the dazzling golden light flowed in front of his chest to form a cross!

Mebium Ray!

"boom--!!!"

A dazzling golden beam of light pierced the air and struck Noba's core body with precision!

A blinding light erupted on the open ground in front of the base, accompanied by a deafening roar. The disc-shaped creature Noba exploded completely in the violent energy, turning into a rain of fire that dissipated into the air!

[Wuhu! Miculas did a great job!]

[Small but significant contribution; this is a victory for the bonds!]

[The Mebium Ray treatment is finally over, that feels so good!]

[Although this episode is mostly slice-of-life, the second half was really exciting with the fighting.]

The battle is completely over.

Mebius gave a thumbs-up to the cheering Kinoshita, then flew away from the battlefield.

The morning after the turmoil subsided, Kinoko received an unsigned package in front of her locker.

Upon opening the package, a perfectly sealed video disc was found inside—all the negatives that Hirukawa had secretly filmed.

Below the disc was a neatly written letter.

The letter was not lengthy, but it was filled with relief and sincerity:

"To the beauty of wood:"

I am sorry.

You gave me the courage to face setbacks again and helped me rediscover my original dream.

This time, I will not run away again. I will be down-to-earth and start working hard from scratch.

In addition...

Those glasses really suit you.

As Kinoko looked at the last line of text on the letter, a bright and gentle smile bloomed on her face.

"Susaki... he's carefully preserved the treasures of the past," Kinoko said softly.

Future, who was standing to the side, smiled sincerely, and the gloom in her eyes completely disappeared.

[Susaki has finally found his heart again; returning the negatives shows he still has some conscience.]

That's the charm of Ultraman Mebius—there are no stereotypical characters, and everyone is growing and developing.

[A heartwarming everyday moment, kudos to Gu Laozei!]

In the future, standing on the rooftop of the base, looking up at the azure sky in the gentle breeze, my heart will be filled with warmth.

This should have been a happy ending...

But in the future's eyes, golden words suddenly appeared in the sky.

Ultraman's Signature!

What appeared before my eyes was an Ultra Sign from the Land of Light!

Return to the Land of Light immediately!