Episode 12: Back to the Beginning

Episode 12: Back to the Beginning

After the invasion of Soros was successfully stopped, the entire village held a victory party in Aizakawa's honor.

Everyone gathered to eat ramen together. At first, the ramen was free, courtesy of the shop owner.

But Aizakawa, feeling guilty, paid for everyone's meal himself.

When the celebration ended, Aizakawa returned home.

As soon as he stepped inside, his adoptive mother hugged him tightly and said:

> "Are you okay, Aizakawa? I was so worried when you were hospitalized."

Aizakawa smiled gently and replied:

> "I'm fine, Mom. I'm home now."

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The next morning, Aizakawa went back to school.

But the atmosphere had completely changed.

His name had become famous all across Japan for defeating Soros.

As he walked through the gates, he wondered to himself:

> "Who leaked my identity?"

Suddenly, Akazone, Kyou, and Zans appeared in front of him.

Aizakawa crossed his arms and asked directly:

> "Alright—who told everyone I'm Ultraman Evros?"

The three elite warriors nervously pointed fingers at one another.

Zans pointed at Akazone.

Akazone pointed at Kyou.

Kyou pointed back at Zans.

Aizakawa gave them all a good bonk on the head.

> "Seriously?! Why would you say that!?"

Akazone finally explained,

> "We felt bad for the humans.

When they thought you were dead, they lost all hope.

But when your body fell from the sky, they started suspecting something…

So we just told them the truth."

Aizakawa let out a deep sigh, then said:

> "I see… alright, I'll forgive you."

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Back in town, villagers continued to bring Aizakawa food.

> "Here, young man! You deserve this!"

There was so much food being offered that Aizakawa struggled to carry it all.

> "This is just on the street… how much more will there be at school…"

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And sure enough…

When he arrived at school, all the students and teachers cheered loudly:

> "Welcome back, Ultraman Evros!!"

Aizakawa wasn't surprised.

He was pretty sure Mialethra had something to do with the leak.

Then, the principal stepped forward and announced:

> "Alright everyone, today we celebrate Aizakawa's victory against the alien invasion!

There will be no classes today!"

All the students erupted in celebration.

Aizakawa smiled, thinking to himself:

> "Even if this is all a bit too much…

I'm thankful that everything feels normal again."

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However, somewhere far away at Japan's military headquarters,

generals and top officials were watching footage of Aizakawa's battle.

One of the commanders stood up and said:

> "We need to recruit him into the military.

I'll go to his school and speak with him personally."

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Suddenly…

The sky darkened.

A massive glowing message appeared above Earth:

> "Planet M78 is under attack."

Aizakawa's eyes widened in shock.

Without hesitation, he raised his hand and asked:

> "Excuse me, Miss… I have urgent business to attend to!"

His teacher simply nodded.

After all, everyone now knew—he was no ordinary student.

Aizakawa shot into the sky, transforming into Ultraman Evros mid-air.

He immediately summoned his elite squad:

> "Akazone! Zans! Kyou! Follow me…

We have to save Planet M78!"