03x01 - The Sign of a New Awakening

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Huh?

What?

Zetton.

Whoa. What the hell was that?

- It was...
- Hey.

We're almost there.

Come on, look sharp.

Ah, right!

Get it together!

We're here live on the scene.

Where an alien has barricaded itself
inside this building

- with the number of human hostages!
- Somebody do something.

The standoff has been going on

- for two hours now...
- Hey, look! Look!

Oh, here comes the helicopter!

It could be the SSSP.

Great, another mob reporter.

Why is that they always have to show up
whenever we're around?

Maybe because
there's always a story

whenever we're around.

Don't let them distract you.

Let's go.

Right, yeah.

Good luck, Ultraman!

We're with you all the way!

- Yay, Ultraman!
- Ultraman!

Well, if we're hoping to sneak up on them,
we can forget that now.

Like it matters.

Oh, here wait!

I'll get the door.

Here it goes.

Huh? How did I do that?

What the hell's wrong with you, kid?

You're just supposed
to bust the door down,

not the whole damn building.

It's been about five minutes now,
and we have yet to get

any idea of what might be going on inside.

BREAKING NEWS
HOSTAGE TAKEN BY ALIEN

Ah! Up there!

Well, there you have it.

As you can see, the Ultraman
has successfully rescued the hostages.

- Yes!
- All right!

There, you see?

The amazing Ultraman saves the day again.

Look at this.

It's been trending since yesterday.

I don't know about "saves the day".

We rescued the hostages, didn't we?

I'd call that a success.

No, I wouldn't.

Huh?

Our first priority was securing the safety

of the hostages and bystanders.

That stunt of yours did the opposite.

Never do that again.

Hey, what's wrong?

Oh, nothing.

But, uh, anyway,
you're the one who's amazing, Rena.

Your first job back as a singer,

and you're headlining
the Big City Reconstruction Concert.

That's so cool.

Uh, yeah, I suppose.

You don't sound excited.

Oh, a part of me is excited, of course.

It's just that I'm kinda confused
about it.

I mean, I always blamed Ultraman
for my mother's death.

Yet, Ultraman's the one who saved my life.

And now, I'm gonna be singing in a concert

to celebrate the rebuilding
of the city he protected.

I don't know, there's something weird
about it that's hard to explain.

It's kind of like faith.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Oh, I almost forgot!

I was just wondering,
do you think you could do me a huge favor

and ask Ultraman to come to the concert?

Uh, yeah, I don't know

if that's something
I could really pull off.

Come on, there are so many people
who want to personally thank him.

You don't want to disappoint them.

You can at least try asking, can't you?

Uh... I could,

but, you know,

I really only work there part-time.

Well, Hayata, what do you think?

I don't know.

It would seem that
for some unknown reason,

Shinjiro's powers are growing.

Whatever the reason,
the immediate question is,

have his powers grown to the extent

that his suit can no longer
keep them in check?

There is one possible explanation.

Shinjiro may have advanced
to another level.

Another level?

What do you mean by that?

Yeah, taking a bit of a leap there,
don't you think?

Perhaps.

But the fact is,

there is so much
we do not know about his powers.

Dealing with Shinjiro
is always a leap in the dark.

Hmm...

Things were already unsettled
enough around here

without Shinjiro becoming unpredictable.

And right when we're about to welcome
a new recruit to the SSSP too.

Okay.

Taro?

Shinjiro! Long time no see!

Not since
that whole Golden Fortress thing.

Oh, yeah. Right.

Yeah, so anyway, Taro,
what brings you here?

Taro will be joining us
in the Japan wing

of the SSSP starting today.

He spent the last year
with the New York wing

and handled himself quite well
from what I gather.

Working with Jack, right?

Yeah, I heard you made
quite a name for yourself.

- I don't know about that...
- You did? Really?

Yeah, New York lucked out.

Over here, we've had to make deal
with this kid,

and it hasn't been easy, let me tell you.

- Hmm.
- Any new help is welcome.

Well, personally...

I'm honored to be working with you,
Senpai.

Drop the senpai stuff, Taro.

Really, thanks,
but you don't have to do that.

Fine, we'll keep things casual then.

I just wanna be sure
I pull my weight around here, that's all.

Oh, uh, Shinjiro.

What do you say we take a walk?

Get some fresh air?

Um, okay.

I wanted to have a word with you
about your recent missions.

Have you noticed any changes
in yourself lately?

Uh...

What is it?

Well...

now that you mention it, sir.

It does seem like I've been having
trouble controlling my powers lately.

I see.

- It's just as we thought then.
- Huh?

We noticed the change
in your powers as well.

You know what this means, my boy?

We have to develop
a whole new suit for you,

and for that,
we're going to need your help.

Oh.

Though I have to tell you,
your father is against it.

He is?

How come?

I suppose he's just worried about
any extra burden it might put on you.

Anyway...

I thought I should propose it
to you at least.

I'll do it.

Definitely.

Sir, I want to do it.

Well, Shinjiro, you ready to try it out?

Uh, yes, sir, but...

exactly which part of it am I trying out?

- I mean, it's a whole new suit, right?
- Ah...

Well, today, we're just focusing
on gathering general data

from the operating system, that's all.

We'll worry about more
specific functionalities later.

- Let's begin.
- Yes, sir.

Okay, listen up.

We're gonna launch this drone.

Give it a ten-second head start
and pursue it, then sh**t it down.

Nice and simple.

Okay, got it.

Three, two, one. Go!

Okay.

Uh, I forgot to mention
it has laser defenses.

You wanna be careful with those.

- How is he doing so far?
- Now you tell me?

- Thanks a lot.
- He's operating well within normal levels.

There's nothing out of the ordinary.

Good.

Target destroyed!

Well, this is very good news.

Even you must admit that, Hayata.

What?

We have an emergency situation!

What's happening?

An alien has gone on a k*lling spree.

We're heading there right now.

The two of you will rendezvous
with Taro at the scene.

Got it.

Don't worry, Shinjiro.

We'll have your old suit waiting for you
by the time you get there.

Let's go.

Wait a second, sir.

Couldn't I just use this suit
since I've got it on?

Too risky.

It hasn't been fully tested.

No, but what better way to test it, right?

I really think this suit
is a good fit for me, sir, let me try it.

Hmm.

Edo, Hayata, what do you think?

Normally, I would suggest

that this is a case
where risk should be avoided.

However...

Shinjiro has a point.

It would be a shame to waste
such an opportunity

for good field testing.

All right then.

Shinjiro.

You have our permission
to deploy in the test suit.

Thank you very much, sir.

My god.

Not this again.

This is just like before.

The alien that did this
is probably still in here.

We'll split up.

If you find it, give a shout.

- Roger that!
- Will do!

So, we finally meet, eh?

You're one of them Ultraman, aren't ya?

You're that one... That one from before!

I'm pretty sure we've never met.

I think I would've remembered that.

Anyway...

Let's get this game started, shall we?

What was that?

I found him!

Damn it!

He got away. I'm going after.

No, wait!

Ultraman is
in close pursuit of the alien.

They're headed for the city center.

Whoo!

Hold it!

Huh?

Uh, where'd he go?

What? Huh?

Ugh.

Okay.

Okay, I'm impressed.

You know, I was worried

that little trail of carnage I left behind
wouldn't be enough

to get the famous Ultraman to come.

But I was wrong.

Here you are, back on schedule.

What the hell are you saying?

That you slaughtered
all of those innocent people

just to get one of us here?

I gave away my secret plan.

Oh, well, I guess I might as well
fill you in on the whole thing.

It was supposed to be a surprise ending

but spoiler alert, you die!

Huh. You can go to hell.

You miserable son of a b*tch!

I'm reading a huge surge in power.

The suit's approaching
its tolerance limit!

We've gone past the suit's limit, sir.

Already?

What's he doing?

All those innocent people...
You k*lled them.

For that, you're gonna pay!

You idiot.

Jeez.

I don't mean to question
your method, Shinjiro,

but... don't you think
you maybe went a little far?

Ah...

Time to go.

Right.

Hmm.

Some very interesting data.

I'd say that's not a bad start.

Not a bad start at all.

Ultraman.

You all right?

I'm sorry, sir.

You have nothing to apologize for.

If anyone's at fault, it's us

for having approved
such a reckless endeavor.

All the things I've finally
thought I'd be able to do...

and then, this happens.

I don't get it.

Hmm.

Regarding these changes in yourself
that you've been experiencing lately,

Edo thinks they're a sign
that you are advancing to another level.

Another level?

Regardless, whatever is causing
this fluctuation in your power,

it's clear that
not even the new suit can control it.

We'll continue to run tests in the lab,

but there will be no more field testing
of that suit for the time being.

Hm. All right.

Hey, why don't you swing by
and watch our rehearsal?

Oh, and don't forget to ask Ultraman
to come to the concert.

Rena.

- Shinjiro.
- Huh?

Dad.

Sorry, Dad.

I know you thought I...

I shouldn't have used the suit.

You were just
going along with the decision

made by your superiors, that's all.

In any case, it wasn't the suit in itself
that I had concerns about, son.

Then, what was it?

Well, uh...

Hm?

What is it?

Hayata, we need you down here
at once.

Right, on my way.

So, are you on your way home now?

No.

A friend of mine invited me
to watch her rehearse for her big concert.

I see.

We'll talk later then.

Ah...

Um, uh...

REVITALIZATION PRAYER CEREMONY

Good night, everyone. Thanks for coming.

Hope you enjoyed the show.

Great run-through, Rena!

Oh, thank you very much.

RENA SAYAMA
REVITALIZATION PRAYER CEREMONY

Good job.

Tomorrow, we'll do a full dress rehearsal.

Great. I'll be ready.

Hey! Where do you think you're going?

You can't be in here.

Hey, hey! This is for concert staff only.

Take it somewhere else, buddy,
you can't be in here. Come on.

All right, that's enough.

- You're out of here.
- Hey!

It's Dad.

Shinjiro, where are you right now?

I'm just across the street
from the concert venue.

An alien just appeared at that very spot.

It's another alien!

Rena!

Oh.

Rena, we've gotta get out of here.

Uh, he'll be here.

He's coming.

I knew he would!

Look, it's Ultraman!

- There he is!
- Yeah!

Go k*ll him, Ultraman!

We're saved!

Ultraman?