Ultraman: A good pilot doesn't choose his own Ultraman.

As evening fell, Jiang Yu left the convenience store's warehouse after helping to move the last case of liquor.

"I did so much in one day; I never would have dared to imagine doing that before."

Jiang Yu touched his forehead, which was covered in non-existent sweat, and sighed inwardly.

If I had such a great physique before, why would I have worried about not being able to find a job after graduation?

Even if it's just manual labor, it's enough for me to live a carefree and happy life.

Of course, given his current situation, if Jiang Yu were to dwell on such matters, it would seem like he's a bit thoughtless.

The world of Ultraman and monsters is certainly thrilling for outsiders.

But if it really happens, how to survive will be a problem.

TPC has done a good enough job in terms of personnel evacuation and dispersal.

Even so, there are still people who are accidentally trampled to death by the monster every time.

"Without power, it's truly insecure to live in this kind of world."

Jiang Yu looked up at the setting sun and felt a strange sense of urgency.

Among the materials collected from the round crystals, Nexus can be used for four transformations, but the purpose of the materials from the Progenitor Alien Beast The One is unclear.

In terms of strength, Nexter is a form that Noah would only display when his power is extremely weakened.

It was barely enough to deal with the crisis in Ultraman Tiga.

What's most infuriating is that there's a limit to the number of times you can use it.

Later in the story, even just relying on Next's power, self-preservation becomes a problem.

Compared to Daigo, who gained the power to transform into Ultraman Tiga through genetic factors, Jiang Yu felt more like a beggar. Not only was his power incomplete, but he was also not allowed to transform every day.

"Forget it, let's not dwell on it too much for now. Let's try our luck next time Tiga appears near Tokyo."

Jiang Yu suppressed his frustration; he had been lucky enough.

If things go really badly, he'll probably be trampled to death by Golza as soon as he arrives in the Ultraman Tiga world, then he won't need to worry about all this nonsense.

"Mrs. Nohara, the work in the storeroom is finished. Please go and check it."

Upon arriving at the convenience store checkout counter, Jiang Yu greeted the proprietress, indicating that his work was finished.

Once Mrs. Nohara has finished her inspection, Jiang Yu will receive his wages for today, including but not limited to the Nohara convenience store.

Convenience stores or supermarkets in other areas are more like they've borrowed temporary workers from Mrs. Nohara. Their wages are paid to Mrs. Nohara in advance and then given to Jiang Yu together at the end.

"Okay, Jiang Yujun, please wait a moment."

Mrs. Nohara got up and followed Jiang Yu to the storeroom for inspection, leaving her daughter, who had already finished school, to watch the store. Twenty minutes later, the inspection was completed, and she returned to the store.

"Jiang Yujun is very serious about his work. Please take this; it's today's payment."

Jiang Yu took the payment from Mrs. Nohara, counted it casually, and then realized that the amount seemed a little off.

It's not that there's less, on the contrary...

"Mrs. Nohara, you must have miscalculated. How come there are so many?"

Jiang Yu gasped in surprise, then tried to return the extra quarter.

Before it could be handed over, Mrs. Nohara stopped her with her hand.

"Jiang Yujun, please accept this. Your hard work has been witnessed by both Xingzi and me. You deserve it."

If you really feel bad about it, you can tutor Sachiko in your spare time.

I've heard that students from China are all very talented, and Sachiko is just a bit slow on the uptake.

Mrs. Nohara had a smile on her face and her demeanor was gentle, like a kind older sister next door.

Jiang Yu hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not insist on returning it.

It's good to accept someone's kind offer.

Please take better care of me in the future.

After all, although Mrs. Nohara knew Onoda, she was not a character who appeared in the original drama.

Quite a few memorable characters from the original series died, such as the Jupiter III astronaut, Mayumi's boyfriend Takuma, Horii's mentor Dr. Mizuno, and so on...

But most of them are ordinary people like Mrs. Nohara and Sachiko, who never appear on screen but might be innocently caught in the crossfire and die.

Tokyo in the Ultraman world is definitely a hotspot for accidents.

Forget it, why overthink it? I'm already struggling to even protect myself.

After his self-deprecating remark subsided, Jiang Yu thanked Mrs. Nohara:

"Mrs. Nohara, thank you for your help."

I'm currently staying at Mr. Onoda's house. Please don't hesitate to ask for my help if you need anything.

Mrs. Nohara responded with a smile, clearly satisfied with Jiang Yu's attitude.

Regardless of ability, a man's reliable demeanor always puts people at ease.

"Hey, Mom, I'm not stupid, I don't need him to help me with my homework."

The only unhappy person in the store was Nohara Sachiko, who was attacked for no reason. Suddenly becoming an idiot was unacceptable, even if the person who spoke to her was her mother.

"Sachiko, you can't be rude, and it was wrong of you to secretly change the score last time."

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Jiang Yu walked out of the store and listened to the mother and daughter talking behind him, a contented smile appearing on his face.

If there were no Ultraman and monsters, life would seem pretty good this way.

Back at Onoda's house, Jiang Yu saw Onoda sitting on the sofa fiddling with a camera as soon as he entered, and casually greeted him.

"Hey, why didn't you go get some milk before coming back today?"

As is customary, Onoda goes to an izakaya for a milk drink every day after get off work, so it's impossible for him to come back this early.

Jiang Yu first met Onoda in front of an izakaya. He used his superhuman strength to save Onoda from being injured and sent flying. After learning his identity, he simply stayed at Onoda's house.

It's not that he necessarily wants to take advantage of someone's kindness, it's just that Jiang Yu finds it hard to adapt to life as a wanderer.

Without money or identification, Jiang Yu couldn't even afford to spend a night at an internet cafe.

Fortunately, Onoda is a good person. He agreed to Jiang Yu's request and even introduced Mrs. Nohara to a part-time job to earn money.

"Yeah, I'm not in the mood today."

Seeing Jiang Yu return, Onoda stopped fiddling with things and turned to look at the entrance.

"How's your part-time job going? Mrs. Nohara must have treated you well, right?"

"Hmm, the reward is quite high, enough to cover your rent. Do you want it now?"

Jiang Yu is now indifferent to money because he has a place to live and doesn't need to eat or drink. The only things he needs money for are clothes and such.

Alternatively, if you have the money, buy a convenient means of transportation; driving too fast and being seen by others can also be a hassle.

Jiang Yu didn't want Tokyo to have an urban legend based on him in a short time.

"Mrs. Nohara is still so generous. There's no need to rush to pay the rent. I'm not short of money. If you have the money, go buy a good camera."

You've come to Earth, so you should always learn something; photography is an amazing skill.

Onoda looked somewhat surprised, but didn't say much. Everyone in the neighborhood knew that the Nohara family was wealthy.

"Yes, I will. You've been fiddling with the camera for so long, do you have anything to do tomorrow?"

As a journalist with some renown in the industry, Onoda doesn't usually take out his precious camera. Usually, if it looks like this, it's probably because there's some big news to tell.

"A friend asked me to investigate something, and I couldn't refuse. I probably won't be home for a few days, so you can do whatever you want. You have the key anyway."

Onoda didn't bring up the idea of ​​the dead coming back to life, mainly because he felt that such a thing would probably be absurd to aliens.

If it weren't for the belief in his heart, Onoda wouldn't have believed such nonsense.