Japanese Terrorist: What? I'll fight Hellstar!

"Okay, okay."

Amamiya Rin pressed down on Kawakami Tomie's shoulder with her right hand and on Azawa Tomie's head with her left hand, stopping the two from continuing their antics.

"Didn't we agree to go to the circus? If you keep arguing like this, the show will start soon."

"Kids are such a hassle."

Tomie Kawakami muttered something but didn't say anything more. She simply turned her head away, as if to avoid seeing it altogether.

Aze Tomie snorted, stuffed the ticket into her skirt pocket, and walked arrogantly at the front, like a kitten patrolling its territory.

Amano Qing couldn't help but chuckle as she watched this scene.

"Hey, ugly girl, that guy's gone. Can't you be a little more considerate and stop bothering us during our time alone?"

Hearing the laughter, Tomie Kawakami glanced at Qing Amano and said coldly.

In an instant, Amano Qing's smile froze on her face, and she became somewhat at a loss.

Although Amano Qing knew that Tomie had a terrible personality, she never expected that Tomie would suddenly pull this stunt.

"A private time for just the two of you? If you can get this child to leave before the circus performance starts, I wouldn't mind spending some time alone with you."

Amamiya Rin said calmly.

Tomie Kawakami's expression also froze.

Her gaze shifted to Tomie Azawa, her eyes even more ferocious than when she looked at Qing Amano.

Amano Qing is just an outsider, and only an outsider who met Amamiya Rin by chance and will not have any deep connection with her. The worst rival is this brat!

Amamiya Rin looked at Amano Qing and gave her a slightly apologetic expression.

Amano Qing paused for a moment, then gave a wry smile.

"It's okay, I understand."

She shook her head slightly, her tone gentle, with no trace of blame in her eyes.

His gaze swept over Tomie Kawakami and landed on Rin Amamiya's face, carrying the knowing look of an observer.

"Amamiya-kun, you've had it tough too."

These words were spoken so softly that only Amamiya Rin could hear them.

Amamiya Rin didn't answer, but only slightly twitched the corners of her mouth.

Amano Qing saw his expression and sighed inwardly.

Such a gentle person, yet he has such a possessive girlfriend, must have a tough time, right?

However, getting involved in this situation doesn't seem like a good idea at all.

"Um... Amamiya-kun."

Amano Qing took her phone out of her pocket, glanced at it, her brows furrowing slightly, her tone carrying just the right amount of apology.

"I suddenly remembered I have something to do this afternoon. I won't go to the circus."

How could Amamiya Rin not see Amano Qing's true thoughts? He hesitated, but ultimately did not try to stop her, and nodded slightly.

"I see. Be careful on the road."

"Okay, see you later."

Amano Qing waved her hand and turned to walk in another direction.

"Hmph! Finally, there's someone who knows their place."

Kawakami Tomie glanced at her, snorted, and turned her gaze to Azawa Tomie.

The two stared at each other.

Two similar faces, one looking down, the other looking up, neither willing to give an inch.

The afternoon sun shone on their faces, revealing the hostility in their eyes.

A subtle tension hung in the air, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.

"Kid, I advise you to be smart."

Tomie Kawakami spoke first, her voice carrying an undisguised threat.

"Knowing what's good for you?"

Azawa Tomie tilted her head, a mocking smile curving her lips.

"You're the one who should know what's good for you, you imposter."

"you--!"

Tomie Kawakami's eyelids twitched, and her fingers clenched again.

Azawa Tomie glared back without fear, her eyes swirling with a viciousness and cruelty completely out of character for her age.

The two remained locked in a stalemate, neither willing to look away first.

Time ticked by, and the chirping of cicadas drifted from the distant park, one after another, as if providing background music for this silent standoff.

In the end, it was Tomie Kawakami who spoke first.

"snort!"

She snorted heavily, turned her face away, and refused to look at Tomie Azawa anymore.

Azawa Tomie snorted and turned her head to the other side.

Neither of them spoke again, nor did they try to shoo each other away.

This is a tacit understanding, or rather, a compromise that is known to all.

No one can drive the other away before the circus performance begins.

Instead of wasting time here, let's take a temporary truce.

"Let's go."

Seeing this, Amamiya Rin shrugged helplessly and turned to walk towards the parking lot.

Although my friend's departure was a bit of a disappointment, today was a rare day when I had some free time, and since someone else was treating me, I couldn't let it interfere with my relaxation.

Tomie Kawakami immediately followed and naturally took his arm.

Not to be outdone, Azawa Tomie jogged a few steps and grabbed Amamiya Rin's other hand.

The three got into the car, started the engine, and the jeep merged into the afternoon traffic, heading towards Shinjuku.

The performance venue for the Babirus Grand Circus is located on vacant land next to a newly built large commercial facility.

A huge red and white striped tent stood on the ground, with several triangular flags fluttering at its top, swaying gently in the afternoon breeze.

At the entrance stands an arched inflatable sign with the words "Babirus Grand Circus" written in cursive script, surrounded by a ring of colorful light bulbs.

The open space was surrounded by parked cars, and adults were holding their children's hands, walking in twos and threes toward the entrance. The air was filled with the sweet smell of popcorn and cotton candy, and occasionally the aroma of hot dogs.

"Ice cream! I want ice cream!"

Azawa Tomie suddenly stopped and grabbed Amamiya Rin's hand, pulling her in another direction.

Amamiya Rin followed her gaze.

At the edge of the open space, a retro-style mobile ice cream truck was parked. Several children and their parents were gathered around the truck, holding cones and licking their faces.

"Wait."

Amamiya Rin immediately went over, and the two Tomies, one big and one small, didn't stay in place either, and immediately followed.

The ice cream truck was parked to the right of the tent entrance. Behind the truck window stood a young man, about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with strikingly handsome features. He was handing an ice cream to a child when he turned around and looked at Amamiya Rin and the two Tomies. As if he had seen something surprising, his eyes lit up slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Welcome!

The young man's voice was deep and gentle, like the strings of a cello being gently plucked.

He bowed slightly, raised his hand to remove his top hat, and gave a standard welcoming salute.

A few strands of dark hair fell from under the brim of his hat, making his pale face appear even more unreal.

Amamiya Rin's gaze lingered on the young man's face.

He sensed a... very subtle sense of unease.

Amamiya Rin narrowed his eyes, a white light flashing deep within them.

Something's not right, but I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong.

From Amamiya Rin's perspective as an Ultraman, the ice cream vendor is just an ordinary person, with nothing particularly unusual about him.

Amamiya Rin closed her eyes.

His eyes told him that the man in front of him was fine.

However, his intuition told him that something was wrong with this man.

In such a world, Amamiya Rin trusts his intuition more than his eyes.