Release

Haruto sat in his small apartment, a sense of anticipation coursing through him. He had composed the perfect opening theme for the One Punch Man series, titled "The Hero," and a soothing Saitama theme song that depicted the lonely life of the hero for his first episode. It was time to share his creations with the world, but this world was unlike any other.

He opened his window to the digital realm, a place he had never ventured into before. A window popped up before his eyes, revealing a website he had only heard of: Outofthisrealm.tube. It was the platform where he needed to upload his video.

As the window materialized, a message appeared in front of it, catching Haruto's attention:

[Welcome to Outofthisrealm.tube. This site is specially designed for you to upload your video. When you upload the video, you will be able to share your episode in all universes, but you won't be able to upload it in your own universe.]

Haruto furrowed his brows, puzzled by the peculiar nature of the website. "Why is it like this?" he wondered aloud, tilting his head to the side. He decided to explore further and clicked on "Next."

Outofthisrealm.tube presented him with various options, including "Upload," "Review," "Save," and a peculiar one that piqued his interest: "Select Typical Universe."

He clicked on this option, and his screen was flooded with a multitude of choices. It was as if he had stumbled upon a cosmic buffet of alternate universes, each with its own unique twist. The names of these universes sounded like they could be alternate versions or realms of Earth, each with its own distinctive flavor.

Haruto scrolled through the options, intrigued by the possibilities:

- "Narthena"

- "Oneirath"

- "Dragonterra"

- "Bleachtoria"

- "Titanoria"

- "Heroheim"

- "Fairydell"

- "Noteria"

- "Swordaloria"

- "Alchemiria"

- "Hunteria"

- "Cloverica"

- "NeonGenevia"

[Search for more]

Curiosity got the best of him, and he started to type in the search bar. He typed "Earth" and waited for the results to appear.

To his surprise, the list expanded, showing a vast array of Earth-like universes. Some were familiar, while others were wildly different, with names like "Eonarth," "TerraVerse," and "ParallelEarth-437." Haruto couldn't help but be fascinated by the sheer diversity of parallel worlds. Haruto was determined to find the option for his universe and soon expanded his search to "Earth Terra." Moments later, a result popped up, labeled "Earth [Truck-Kun's Residence]."

Haruto couldn't help but chuckle at the peculiar name. He assumed that Truck-Kun referred to a common trope in many anime and light novels where characters were often transported to other worlds after being struck by a truck or vehicle. This humorous nod to the trope indicated that the platform had a sense of humor, which Haruto found amusing.

With a smile, he selected "Earth [Truck-Kun's Residence)" as the universe for his video upload. He was ready to share his creations with the multiverse, even if his own universe couldn't partake in this experience.

As he prepared to upload the first episode, Haruto contemplated the unique opportunity that Outofthisrealm.tube had presented. This episode would reach countless universes making Saitama known, and perhaps they would resonate with someone, somewhere. It was a chance to bring joy and entertainment to people from different walks of life, and Haruto was excited to be a part of this extraordinary journey.

With a final click of the "Upload" button, he sent his work out into the vast expanse, eagerly anticipating the responses and connections that would come his way.

Now it was time for Haruto to fulfill his promise to Saitama, to fight him after completing the first episode. Haruto entered the room, and there he found Saitama rearranging sales pamphlets with his usual nonchalant demeanor.

"What are you doing, Saitama?" Haruto inquired as he observed the mix of expired pamphlets and new templates strewn across the room.

Saitama scratched his head, a common gesture of his clueless disposition. "Well, I mixed up expired pamphlets with new sales pamphlets. It's the usual me, I guess."

Haruto, understanding Saitama's quirks, decided to lend a hand and help him sort out the mess. After a while, the work was finally finished, and both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

With a smile, Haruto turned to Saitama and said, "Now, it's time for you to see the first episode of your documentary."

Saitama simply replied with an indifferent "Okay."

As they sat down to watch, the episode showcased Saitama's battles, starting with his encounter with Vaccine Man and progressing through his various exploits.

Upon finishing the episode, Saitama let out a deep sigh and admitted, "Wow, you really captured how lonely I feel and the yearning for a challenging fight."

Haruto, always the motivator, responded, "Cheer up, Saitama. You might just have a strong opponent in front of you."

Saitama, puzzled, replied, "You? My opponent? I think you won't even survive my flick."

Haruto grinned mischievously. "You don't know much about me, do you? Well, it's time for me to fulfill my promise and fight you."

Saitama, not recalling that such a promise had been made, simply said, "Oh yeah."

Just as Haruto was about to take on Saitama, a series of messages suddenly flooded the screen, capturing their attention.

[Congratulations! The episode of One Punch Man, which you directed, was produced by Madhouse on Earth [Truck-Kun's Residence] and released in the month of October 2015, has skyrocketed.]

[You have gained 1,000 coins. More coins will be added if the episode gains fame.]

[Congratulations! You have gained another 1,000 coins...]

[Congratulations! You gained 1,000 coins.]

The notifications kept pouring in, so numerous that Haruto had to frantically close them. In just five minutes, he had amassed a staggering 100,000 coins.

Haruto was stupefied by this sudden windfall, but before he could fully process it, yet another message appeared on the screen, leaving him in shock.

[Congratulations! You have unlocked the "View for More" option.]

[You can copy one skill now.]

Haruto was so astonished that he couldn't contain his surprise. He shouted, "Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!"

To Be Continued...