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

Naoko was awakened by the desperate cries of the future.

Losing your own soul... you can't even feel loneliness anymore?

Naoko shuddered, her gaze sweeping over the citizens who had been assimilated by the vines.

Although they wore smiles, their eyes were devoid of any light, like puppets whose souls had been emptied.

If one must completely erase oneself in order to escape loneliness, then what difference is there between that and death?

A strong sense of unease overcame the fear of loneliness.

Without hesitation, Naoko turned around, gritted her teeth, and ran as fast as she could towards the edge of the dense forest!

The Solicula aliens did not give chase.

At this moment, the humans controlled by the roots of this giant tree turned their heads slowly toward Mirai and Naoko, who were tightly bound by vines, and spoke with a cold smile:

"There's no point in running away."

"All life on this planet will eventually assimilate with me, and in the end I will become this planet."

【What?! They want to become the will of the planet?!】

【Infinite Tsukuyomi, is it?】

Gaia: You can give it a try!

[To strip everyone of their dignity and then claim that everyone shares a single heart.]

[666, everyone's united, right? And Jingwei too!]

The moment the words left his mouth, the entire earth began to shake violently!

Boom—!

The soil around the towering ancient tree burst open like a fountain, and countless thick roots surged wildly from deep underground.

Amidst the flying mud and debris, a colossal creature tens of meters tall burst forth from the earth—the cosmic plant monster Solicura revealed its true form!

The rough bark covered the tree like heavy armor, countless black vines danced wildly, and white demonic flowers bloomed one after another on the trunk, stirring up pungent gusts of air in the dense forest.

The ear-piercing roar of the engine ripped through the sky.

Fighter jets from the Asian headquarters cut through the thin clouds and rushed to the scene.

Inside the cockpit, the fire control radar was beeping wildly. Aihara Ryu watched the energy readings on the screen climb relentlessly, then shoved the fire control switch shut.

"A swift and decisive victory!"

"Dragon, please do not attack the monster!"

Suddenly, a shout from the future rang out in the communicator.

Aihara Ryu's finger suddenly paused, and the fighter jet made a sharp U-turn in the air:

"Where will you be in the future?"

"Many other people were also captured at the monster's feet."

The sounds of the future rushed out amidst intense electromagnetic noise.

Aihara Ryu's heart sank suddenly:

"What did you say?!"

"Never attack the monster's feet!"

At this moment, the monster's tree roots are filled with humans who have been controlled and assimilated!

His face tightened slightly, but there was no sign of backing down in his eyes.

At this moment, Mebium's aura automatically appeared on his hand.

Even being entangled by vines couldn't stop him from transforming!

Om-!

A dazzling golden light erupted from his wrist, and the intense light energy transformed into a violent shockwave that spread outwards!

"Mebius!"

The powerful energy storm shattered the thick vines that were strangling towards them.

A beam of golden and red light shot straight into the sky, and a gigantic body tens of meters tall shattered the mud and debris in the air, standing firmly in the valley!

Ultraman Mebius, here I come!

[666, isn't this just as sneaky as Jack's transformation!]

[Hideki Go: It's better to just transform directly, what's the point of posing and looking cool?]

Wow, this transformation device really lets you summon anything you want! And this transformation even has fire effects!

[You can transform just by being controlled? Mebius, you bastard!]

[Xiao Meng has arrived! Finally, we don't have to worry about the monster stepping on the hostages anymore.]

Now we'll see how to dismantle this cosmic tree.

The moment Mebius appeared, he stomped his feet heavily on the ground, propelling his massive body into the air, and delivered a powerful flying kick to Solicula's chest!

boom!

A dull thud echoed through the forest, sending countless wood chips flying.

However, Solicula's roots are deeply embedded in the earth, and after absorbing the blow, it only leaned back a few meters and did not fall to the ground.

The monster, in pain, let out a sharp, piercing roar. Dozens of white demonic flowers on its body suddenly contracted, and then it frantically sprayed out a sky full of yellow powder!

The pungent neurotoxin transformed into a thick fog, rushing towards Mebius.

Mebius, who was at close range, didn't have time to dodge. The poison powder hit his face and body, causing him to suddenly stop moving. A strong numbing sensation spread through his limbs once again.

Taking advantage of the situation, Solicula unleashed a dozen or so black python-like tentacle vines that burst forth from the ground and tightly wrapped around Mebius's arms and waist!

Crunch-!

The monster unleashed its immense power, lifting the tens of thousands of tons of Mebius directly into the air and suspending him in mid-air!

[It's that poisonous pollen trick again! We learned this the hard way once before; this monster has so many underhanded tactics!]

[Xiao Meng has been hung up!]

[It really is Zijra! Even the battle situation is the same.]

A whooshing sound suddenly descended from above the mountains and forests!

The Winged Goose skimmed low overhead, and Aihara Ryu and Ikaruga George locked their gazes firmly on the roots of the vines suspending Mebius, shouting loudly:

"We've come to your aid!"

Cockpit fire control system activated!

Several high-energy beams pierced the sky, precisely striking the joints of the vines that were binding Mebius.

boom!

With a dazzling burst of sparks and a snapping sound, the giant vine was blasted apart by its roots.

The freed Mebius rolled to the ground and knelt on the mud to dissipate the impact.

He didn't give the monster another chance to use the Demon Flower, and his right hand quickly swept across the Mebium Aura on his left wrist!

Clang—!

Pure light particles condensed into a golden blade of light, and the Mebium Lightsaber was swiftly ejected from the wrist!

Mebius charged forward, his figure as fast as the wind, the golden sword light in his hand tearing a dazzling crescent arc in the void!

Swish!

The sharp blade of light sliced ​​through Solicula's trunk without any hindrance, cleaving the giant monster in two from the waist!

The severed upper body crashed backward, and countless demonic flowers withered and collapsed in the air.

Mebius smoothly sheathed his sword, quickly crossed his arms in front of his chest, and channeled the Mebium energy in an instant, suddenly forming a cross shape with his arms!

The Mebium Ray roared out!

A blazing, violent golden beam of light engulfed the monster's upper body like a torrent.

Rumble—!

The deafening explosion rippled through the valley, and the flames, like a tidal wave, completely incinerated and purified Solicula along with all the remaining pollen, turning it into ashes scattered across the earth.

【So fast?】

[Speedrun completed!]

This must be Xiaomeng's fastest battle ever!

Ultraman Tiga: I know this well.

[King Natan: I know this well.]

The flames slowly died down, and Mebius's figure dissipated into countless golden specks of light.

The fighter jets landed on the flat ground outside the forest, and Aihara Ryu, Ikaruga George, Marina, and Kinoshita quickly rushed into the dense forest.

Naoko, who had run away earlier, also ran back, panting heavily.

After the monster's main body was completely destroyed, the black vines rooted in the ground quickly withered and dried up.

The citizens who had been bound and assimilated broke free one by one, collapsing haphazardly onto the muddy ground, their senses gradually returning.

Aihara Ryu quickly stepped forward and helped a young man who had fallen to the ground to his feet.

"Is it okay to feed him?"

Marina and Kinoshita also hurriedly bent down to take care of the other awakened citizens:

"Everyone, over here!"

"Please cheer up!"

"Wake up, are you alright?"

With the shouts and pats from the team members, several trapped people slowly opened their eyes.

The confusion faded from their faces, replaced by an indescribable pain and loss.

A woman, looking at her hands that had regained sensation, suddenly began to frantically pull at her hair and scream:

"Why can't I just stay there?"

A man slumped on the ground nearby also sighed:

"I'm still so happy!"

None of the victims who were rescued expressed their gratitude; instead, they vented their anger and despair on the team members beside them.

"Exactly, minding your own business!"

"Now we're back to suffering!"

"I hate being alone, I hate it so much!"

Harsh complaints echoed through the silent woods.

Having just survived a life-or-death battle, Future stood frozen in place, her hands dangling in mid-air.

Marina and Kinoshita were also stunned.

Everyone risked their lives to defeat the monster and pull them back from the abyss of death, only to be met with harsh criticism in return.

[I saved them and then got yelled at for meddling...]

In that paradise, they didn't have to endure the pain of isolation and betrayal. Suddenly being pulled back to reality must have caused their psychological defenses to collapse.

But what kind of liberation is this? It's just using self-deception to escape life.

Withdrawal symptoms, right? It's like if you ban those who smoke tobacco, they'll hate you instead.

Faced with the devastation and accusations from the crowd, Naoko stepped forward step by step.

Looking at the group of adults in front of her, who were in pain and shedding tears, she felt a mix of emotions.

Not long ago, she was just like these people, letting others treat her like an ATM and take advantage of her so as not to be abandoned by her companions.

Even when faced with the allure of the strange man in white, she almost succumbed to this false tranquility.

But a shout from beneath the vines in the future awakened her.

Without a heart, without a self, even if one no longer feels lonely, living is merely an empty shell in human form.

Naoko took a deep breath and earnestly shouted to the people wallowing in self-pity:

"Don't do this."

The sobbing paused slightly, and several citizens raised their red eyes, staring in astonishment at the young girl.

Naoko clasped her hands tightly in front of her chest, her eyes showing a hint of shyness, yet with an unprecedented determination:

I think everyone must feel lonely at some point.

So...

Naoko paused, as if searching for the most sincere words in her heart:

"Although I can't express it well, I'm sure that both loneliness and sadness are important to everyone."

The forest fell silent, with only the rustling of the mountain wind through the treetops remaining.

The victims, who had initially complained bitterly, stared at her blankly, their tense faces gradually relaxing.

Naoko raised her head, facing the faint light on the horizon, her voice soft yet resolute:

"I want to talk to all kinds of people, get to know all kinds of people, and know about all kinds of people."

So I won't cry anymore.

Having changed back into her uniform, the future quietly emerged from behind the trees and stood silently beside the team members.

Looking at the girl who was once timid but is now bravely facing her inner self, a warm smile appeared on Future's lips.

"I see. Those who understand loneliness can also perceive the loneliness of others."

A look of certainty shone through his gaze toward the future:

"You will definitely be strong."

Naoko wiped her cheeks a little shyly, then broke into a bright, genuine smile.

Loneliness and sadness are also an inseparable part of life.

Only those who have experienced loneliness can truly understand the loneliness of others; only those who have gone through pain can appreciate the preciousness of being together.

[Xiaomeng also came to understand the complexity and resilience of the human heart through Naoko.]

This episode really reflects a common phenomenon in today's society: people are increasingly preferring to immerse themselves in their own world and don't want to integrate into the masses...

Interestingly, it was two aliens who were able to confront and speak frankly about the issues facing girls.

[You mean the main character of this show and the monster in this episode, right?]

There was also an uncle selling bread.