radicalducati Chapter 161, Section 160: The Corporate Slave Version of Daigo, Originating from His Own Call.
Chapter 161, Section 160: The Corporate Slave Version of Daigo, Originating from His Own Call.
Chapter 161.160. The Corporate Slave Version of Daigo, A Call from Within (Third Update)
Jiang Yu stopped by a river, not for any particular reason.
Just ahead, a slovenly guy rode up on a bicycle, loudly greeting us.
"Jiang Yu!"
They achieved their goal somewhat by accident, since Jiang Yu came out specifically to gather information.
Meeting Daigo directly would be the best outcome, allowing us to use him as a springboard to gain an initial understanding of the situation.
As for why not just make a phone call?
I remember that Daigo was a corporate slave at the tourism bureau, and he would have his salary deducted if he answered the phone during work hours.
Thinking about the pitiful amount of money in his wallet, Jiang Yu took a deep breath to calm himself down and managed to keep his eyes from getting wet.
Don't let these unresolved issues cause Daigo to have his salary docked.
"Dagu."
Jiang Yu greeted him with a smile, stood by the river railing, and watched Da Gu slowly stop.
Daigo was clearly a little surprised. It was already unusual for him to go out today, let alone for him to smile.
Moreover, Jiang Yu's appearance had not changed, but his temperament gave Da Gu a sense of unfamiliarity.
Even he used to sometimes feel Jiang Yu's aloofness and distance.
Daigo stopped his bicycle and parked it on the side of the road, subconsciously glancing at the setting sun that was about to disappear down the mountain.
Well, the sun still rises in the east and sets in the west; thankfully, nothing's wrong with the world.
"Jiang Yu, did you suddenly decide to go out because you've figured something out?"
As I told you before, even if you don't give up on your dreams, you have to fill your stomach first.
I still believe that Ultraman exists in some world, but I still need to go to work and earn money.
If I don't make money, I won't even be able to afford food.
"Jiang Yu, you're alright. I'm still engaged to Lina, even though she always seems to look down on me. But Uncle Hayata thinks highly of me, and I can't give up on him."
In the end, Daigo leaned on the railing with both hands, letting the river breeze blow through his hair, his expression a mixture of melancholy and determination.
It seems that in this world, Daigo is the one who takes the initiative.
But why talk to him about these things?
Jiang Yu, who was inexplicably fed dog food, suppressed the urge to complain and tentatively asked, "Daigo, have you noticed anything unusual at work lately, like Ultraman or something?"
"Well, even dreams count."
When Daigo mentioned Uncle Hayata, Jiang Yu had basically confirmed that this was the Super 8 world.
What we need to do now is to establish a timeline so that we can reconsider what happens next.
"Ultraman? Jiang Yu, you still haven't let go, so you haven't?"
Daigo wasn't surprised at all; on the contrary, he acted as if it were the natural thing to do.
After glancing around and seeing that there weren't many familiar faces on the street, Daigo continued.
"Although I also like Ultraman, I've been too busy lately. The tourism bureau said that a lot of foreign tourists have come, and Director Munakata has assigned me a lot of tasks."
I'm so busy every day that even my dreams are about being a tour guide, I really don't have time to dream about Ultraman.
It's really frustrating, isn't it? I always feel like it's hard to dream about these things anymore once I grow up.
I really envy you, Jiang Yu. Didn't you recently say you dreamt you became an Ultraman, someone I've never seen on TV before?
Daigo's envy seemed genuine; setting aside the weariness of an adult working man, Daigo truly couldn't forget Ultraman.
Even without mental power, Jiang Yu could still see it.
Moreover, is Munakata actually the director of the tourism bureau in this world, still Daigo's superior?
I wonder what the identities of Megumi and Director Sawai are in this timeline. If they could offer assistance, things might be much simpler.
"Could you tell me about the Ultraman I dreamed about? Please, I've been having trouble remembering things lately."
My intuition tells me I care about that a lot.
What Jiang Yu was most concerned about was the Ultraman that he suddenly dreamed about in this world.
Is it Ultraman Tiga?
"Can't remember things? Jiang Yu, you don't have some kind of amnesia or something, do you want to go to the hospital?"
Upon hearing this, Daigo became somewhat anxious, and his right hand unconsciously reached for his wallet in his pocket, calculating how much savings he still had.
If it comes to treatment, there's no hope of Jiang Yu paying for it himself.
Jiang Yu has been able to live to this day by living off his savings as a stay-at-home dad.
If she wants to treat her illness herself, she has to sell the house she bought in Japan with her inheritance, but then she will be homeless.
If he were to rely on relatives and friends, Daigo would find that he only had himself.
If Jiang Yu had reliable relatives or friends in China, he wouldn't have come to live alone in Japan at such a young age.
However, if it costs a lot of money, it will be even more difficult to marry Lina.
Jiang Yu was also his friend since childhood!
Ugh! Why am I so poor!
As Daigo struggled internally, Jiang Yu noticed the change in his expression and guessed that the honest boy was probably already thinking about what kind of terminal illness he had, so he quickly explained.
"I'm not sick, I just suddenly forgot a lot of things, probably because I was mentally exhausted."
"Daigo, don't think about anything else, tell me what Ultraman looks like?"
Daigo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Oh, that's great."
You even drew what Ultraman looked like and showed it to me; I still have it saved.
Here you go!
Daigo took out his phone and opened the photo album.
Although the image quality was blurry and the drawing was terrible, Jiang Yu could easily tell that it was indeed Ultraman Tiga.
The original owner recently had a dream that she was dragged here. Is there some connection between them?
Seeing Jiang Yu deep in thought without speaking, looking quite serious, Da Gu was a little confused.
"Jiang Yu, is there a problem?"
"No, I was just thinking about some things."
Jiang Yu didn't explain. At this point, it would be pointless to talk to Da Gu, and he might even be seen as crazy.
Before the monster appears, it's best to be cautious and wait for the turning point.
"Is that so? Then I'll head back now. I still need to finalize the tour guide plan for tomorrow. Feel free to call me if anything comes up."
"You can just knock on my door when you get back."
Daigo said with a smile, "It's great that Jiang Yu is alright. He looks a little unfamiliar, but it's nothing serious."
It's so much better than when I never smiled.
"Wait, Daigo, where do you live?"
Jiang Yu pressed on, since he had already explained that he had forgotten a lot of things, so there was no harm in asking now.
"Jiang Yu, are you serious? How could you forget us being neighbors for so many years?"
Daigo looked at Jiang Yu with some oddness, seemingly unable to understand.
After so many years of accumulation, even if you can't remember it, you should at least have muscle memory for it.
"Go back and get some more sleep. You seem to be missing Ultraman like crazy."
Daigo shook his head, got on his bicycle, and rode away.
They're neighbors? How strange!
Jiang Yu remained where he was, gazing at the calm river surface, a sense of loneliness rising within him.
Although they look the same, they are definitely strangers.
So, is it the fault of this spacetime isolator that I'm impersonating Ultraman Tiga?
Jiang Yu took out the Bronze Spark Lens, seemingly rekindling the original owner's longing to become Ultraman.
Is Ultraman the only one who can save a world on the verge of falling into darkness?