Ultraman: Invincible from Saving Tiga.

Chapter 197 Lin Yu: I am not Ultraman Tiga, I am Nexus

That evening, the atmosphere at the party was warm and harmonious.

The terrifying moment during the day seemed to become a catalyst for deepening their relationship.

The aunties quickly pulled up their husbands, who were still savoring the feeling of extraordinary power, and half-heartedly persuaded them to go on stage. They sang old love songs from the Showa era and danced some clumsy ballroom dances.

Laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air, creating a joyful atmosphere.

Lin Yu was happy to have some free time. He sat at a table with Asuka Shin and Takayama Gomu, chatting casually and enjoying the free dinner and drinks without a care in the world.

Indeed, this kind of peaceful daily life is the best.

After the party ended, everyone said goodbye and went home.

Hokuto Seiji patted Lin Yu on the shoulder and said with a smile, "You've really worked hard today, Lin Yu-kun. Get some rest, we have to get up early tomorrow to make bread."

Lin Yu smiled and nodded, then, with Nanase Risa who was already feeling sleepy beside him, he followed the Hokuto family and disappeared into the quiet night.

The next day was another sunny and breezy day.

Inside the Beidou Bakery, Lin Yu, dressed in a pristine white uniform, was diligently kneading dough.

He was quite skilled at this task, and could even think about his seemingly endless journey home while kneading the dough.

Just then, the wind chimes on the shop door rang out with a clear, crisp sound.

A vibrant, youthful voice resounded throughout the bakery.

"Brother Ace!"

Lin Yu paused, then subconsciously looked up.

A young man wearing a yellow and white combat uniform and with neat, shoulder-length hair stood at the door with a bright smile and eyes that shone with admiration.

Hibino Mirai.

Ultraman Mebius.

As Lin Yu looked at the energetic young man in front of him, an image of him several years later, who was noticeably plumper and jokingly referred to by fans as "Future Team Member Plus," uncontrollably surfaced in his mind.

He couldn't help but silently complain to himself.

Alas, the future is ultimately something we can't grasp.

"Brother Ace! I've finally found you!" Mirai excitedly rushed toward Hokuto Seiji, who was doing the accounting behind the counter.

Hokuto Seiji was completely bewildered by his sudden enthusiasm and looked up blankly: "Brother? Um, young man, are you sure you haven't mistaken me for someone else?"

“No mistake! You are Ace!” Mirai said with certainty.

Just then, Daigo ran in from outside, panting, grabbed Mirai's arm, and looked apologetic.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Beidou! He's just a bit... too enthusiastic."

As he spoke, he tried to drag the future away.

Just as he was being dragged around in the future, his gaze fell on Lin Yu, who was kneading dough.

The next second, Future froze completely.

He suddenly raised one hand to shield his eyes, as if he were seeing the midday sun, and his face showed an extremely exaggerated expression of pain.

"Ah! So bright!"

The dough in Lin Yu's hand fell onto the cutting board with a "thud." He raised his head expressionlessly, completely stunned.

Am I that obvious?
Too obvious.

Lin Yu had no idea that, in the eyes of ordinary people, he was just a handsome young man.

However, in the eyes of Future, who is also an Ultraman, the immense light power belonging to Tiga and Noah within Lin Yu's body, although he tried his best to restrain it, was essentially like a 1,000-watt light bulb in the dark night—bright, dazzling, and impossible to ignore.

"Great!"

Recovering instantly from the pain of being blinded by the light, Future pointed at Lin Yu, her face filled with barely suppressed elation, "So there are other Ultramen in this world! That's wonderful!"

He opened his mouth, about to shout those words. Lin Yu's temple throbbed violently.

The next moment, his figure vanished from the spot, and when he reappeared, he was already in front of the future, a hand precisely covering his mouth.

"No no no!"

“Mr. Hokuto,” Lin Yu turned his head and gave Hokuto Seiji a professional fake smile, “I’m taking these two friends of mine out for a chat.”

After saying that, he covered the future's mouth with one hand and grabbed the equally bewildered Daigo by the back of his collar with the other, forcibly dragging the two of them out of the bakery.

In the alley outside the shop.

Lin Yu released his grip, feeling utterly exhausted.

Hibino Mirai immediately stood up straight and gave Lin Yu a standard 90-degree bow, her voice loud and respectful.

"Senior! Hello!"

Lin Yu's lips twitched.

I'm not good, I'm not good at all.

My days of slacking off are completely over.

He sighed, turned around and went back into the store, asked Hokuto Seiji for a short leave, and said he wanted to take his friends to stroll around the neighborhood.

Hokuto Seiji looked at the two strange-looking young men in the alley. Although he was full of doubts, he readily approved it.

The three walked on the streets of Yokohama.

Future was like a curious child who had just entered the city, following Lin Yu around, chattering incessantly, excitedly recounting how she traveled through the world and how she sensed Ace's presence.

Daigo, on the other hand, walked silently on the other side.

As he watched Wei Cheng chatting happily with Lin Yu, an extremely subtle feeling welled up in his heart.

just like……

I was here first, whether we knew each other or fought side by side.

Why do you two look like you're from the same world?
"I see." After hearing the future explanation, Daigo suddenly understood. "So, in your world, Mr. Hayata and the others are the legendary Ultra Brothers?"

"Yes!" Future nodded emphatically. "They will remember! They will become light again and protect this world!"

After speaking, Daigo turned his gaze, filled with fervent expectation, to Lin Yu.

"Then, Lin Yusang, you're Ultraman too, right? I sensed it yesterday! You must be that..."

He gestured as he tried to describe Ultraman Tiga's appearance: "That giant has red and purple patterns on his body, and white eyes. He's so cool!"

Lin Yu looked at him trying so hard to remember and forced herself to suppress her laughter.

There's no point in hiding it now.

His human form, a walking holy light, is completely invisible to Ultraman.

"Ugh."

He sighed deeply, feigning seriousness, and slowly opened his palm under the astonished gazes of the two.

The silver evolutionary trustee lay quietly in his palm, radiating a soft yet firm light.

"My name is Nexus," Lin Yu said with a straight face, "I'm probably a visitor to this world by accident, just like in the future."

"Nexus!"

Future's eyes lit up instantly, his surprise coming from the bottom of his heart, "It's actually the legendary Senior Nexus! That's amazing!"

Lin Yu: What do you know about being born? Doesn't the Land of Light only have the legend of Noah Oldman?!
Daigo was equally excited: "Amazing! Nexus... Mirai... Lin Yu-san! Let's all work together to protect this world!"

Lin Yu was wailing in his heart.

I just wanted to be a quiet baker!

I'm just a human third wheel, how can I hide it? Absolutely not!
(End of this chapter)