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

35. Kirino Makio: "I want them!"

Before any formal exchange, with just a few pleasantries, Kirino Makio had already demonstrated his abilities to Iruma Megumi and the others.

Currently, only the three of them know Jiang Yu's and Da Gu's identities.

Others might have guesses, but none would be as certain as Makio Kirino.

Kirino Makio stepped aside and walked first to the table that had been set up in the room.

Ju Jianhui and the others understood immediately and entered the room in an orderly manner, with Jiang Yu, who was at the back, responsible for closing the door.

Surprisingly, the door couldn't be locked from the inside.

I really don't know how Kirino Makio could stay in a place where you can't lock the door.

When Jiang Yu turned around, Kirino Makio and Iruma Megumi had already taken their seats, while Daigo stood awkwardly, looking quite embarrassed.

"Daigo, what's wrong? Why don't you sit down?"

Jiang Yu patted Daigo on the shoulder and asked with some confusion.

Daigo may be a little shy, but is he really that shy?

"Mr. Jiang Yu, please have a seat."

Da Gu pulled Jiang Yu to sit down, but he still didn't intend to sit down himself.

When Jiang Yu reached the table, he noticed the situation on it.

There were three cups in three places, one of which Kirino Makio was using to drink tea.

No wonder Daigo didn't want to sit down; no matter who it is, there has to be someone without a cup.

Using such underhanded tactics, Kirino Makio is incredibly petty.

Jiang Yu moved the cup aside and pulled Da Gu, who was preparing to cosplay as a bodyguard, to sit down.

"Mr. Kirino Makio, if you don't want to see us, you can easily refuse, right?"

Is it really necessary to give us this kind of intimidation?

Jiang Yu couldn't suppress his temper either; it was indeed good to have a favor to ask of Kirino Makio.

If possible, knowing the cause of the change would allow Jiang Yu to make timely adjustments.

But that doesn't mean Jiang Yu has to beg Kirino Makifu like a baby. There's always a reason why someone is pitiful.

Jiang Yu didn't believe that Kirino Makio's ability being revealed when he was a child was entirely passive.

If you really don't want to show off your abilities in front of others, who would bother to flaunt their skills all the time?

They are both inheritors of ancient genes, so why can't they learn from Daigo?

Humble, gentle, brave, responsible, a good-natured person...

Of course, sometimes it can be a bit frustrating.

In the original series, Daigo was forced to play a game by Kirino Makio on the condition that his identity be exposed.

Judging by his own experience, if Jiang Yu were Daigo, he might very well have killed Kirino Makio on the spot.

When it comes to his own life and fortune, he doesn't care about anything else. Kirino Makio doesn't have anything he can use to save his life.

But if that's the case, the finale where they fight the giant conch shell will definitely be a sham.

Without Kirino Makio's help, there would likely have been many more unforeseen changes.

Kirino Makio took a sip of tea, adjusted his glasses with his right hand, and said calmly:

"Mr. Ultraman, you don't need to question me like this."

As you said, if I had that ability, I wouldn't have let you see me in the first place.

But what if I don't have it?

Kirino Makio's words immediately made Iruma Megumi uneasy; her behavior just now... that was impossible...

"Mr. Kirino Makio, is it a coincidence that you opened the door ahead of time?"

They are Ultraman, but not many people know that.

Megumi looked directly at Kirino Makio, who seemed indifferent to everything, with an air of superior authority in her eyes.

It wasn't intentional; it was simply a chain reaction caused by Megumi Kijima's long-term work and life, coupled with the importance of the matter.

Daigo was very familiar with that look; it was the same look that Kiyama Megumi gave him every time a plane crashed and he said he had to write a crash report.

"Well, how should I put it, Captain Intermediary."

I do have some differences from ordinary people.

Kirino Makio placed his hands on the table, sighed, and said:

"But this time, it seems my ability has failed."

In the future I foresee, no matter where I go, I cannot escape it.

Moreover, in the vision I foresee, there is only you, and this man, Mr. Daigo, Ultraman Tiga.

Daigo seemed a little flustered when Kirino Makio suddenly brought it up, but he was even more puzzled.

It was clearly Mr. Jiang Yu who proposed it, so how could Mr. Jiang Yu not be present?

"As for you, the unknown giant."

Kirino Makio looked at Jiang Yu scrutinizingly, a look of seriousness appearing on his face for the first time.

"Perhaps that's why I couldn't escape it."

Jiang Yu's eyes flickered. Kirino Makio had no reason to lie to him about this. Compared to Daigo and Iruma Megumi, he only had two differences.

First, since he is not a native of this world, it seems reasonable that Kirino Makio's precognitive abilities would not work.

Second, his greatest asset at present is the Paragidite...

Aside from the functions he had already figured out, he didn't even know where this thing came from.

Jiang Yu had a vague feeling that the second possibility was more likely.

"Never mind, Mr. Kirino, there's no need to dwell on this."

You probably know the purpose of our trip.

Jiang Yu naturally skipped over the previous topic and went straight to the point.

"Of course I know some things, but why should I tell you?"

Just because one of you is the captain of the GUTS team and the other two are Ultraman?

Excuse me, please don't be so arrogant. A scoundrel like me wouldn't care about that.

"The ending is the same anyway; dying sooner or later makes no difference."

Kirino Makio laughed arrogantly, which sounded extremely grating to the ears of the three, including Iruma Megumi.

Having reviewed Kirino Makio's information countless times on the way here, Izahiro Megumi could easily understand Kirino Makio's current behavior.

Given Kirino Makio's perception of his peers, bystanders, and even humanity as a whole, doing something like this doesn't seem like a big deal.

If we want Kirino Makio to cooperate, wouldn't a direct exchange of benefits be better?

After all, if you try to reason with them, they seem unlikely to listen.

On the contrary, proposing tangible benefits such as changing living arrangements seems to have a slightly higher chance of success.

Just as Megumi was about to give it a try, Makio Kirino cut her off first.

"Captain, if I wanted money, I would have been rich long ago. Give up your childish idea."

The reason I'm staying here is that I find the sounds of ship horns outside far more pleasant than the filthy thoughts in some people's hearts.

Kirino Makio's ability is partly due to his proactive precognition, and partly due to his ability to unconsciously know the inner thoughts of those around him.

Megumi Kijima was no exception; she could only watch with a headache as the smug Kirino Makio looked on.

"Mr. Kirino Makio, we really need your ability to obtain information. Name your terms."

If it can be done, we at TPC will do our utmost to meet your needs.

As a capable assistant to Director Sawai, Megumi Kijima is certainly qualified to say such things.

Moreover, as long as Kirino Makio doesn't act against humanity, given Sawai's personality, he definitely won't refuse.

"Heh, really anything? As long as you can do it?"

Kirino Makio's tone was somewhat playful, and his gaze towards Iruma Megumi was rather meaningful.

Megumi frowned and awkwardly straightened the wrinkles in her clothes.

Jiang Yu, watching from the side, felt even more puzzled. What was Kirino Makio up to? Could it be that he had taken a liking to Iruma Megumi?

If I remember correctly, Emi Iruma is at least ten years older than Makio Kirino. How could she possibly have such thoughts?

What kind of "superb older man fetish" is this? It's outrageous beyond belief.

Even if you have such thoughts, aren't you afraid of being beaten to a pulp by Vice Captain Zongfang?

Having come from the Munakata Defense Army, he has a deep understanding of how to hit someone hard without getting injured.

Daigo hesitated, wondering whether to speak up. It seemed that Kirino Makio had gone a bit too far.

Unexpectedly, Kirino Makio changed the subject, pointing to Jiang Yu and Daigo.

"I want them!"

P.S.: Nothing much happened this morning, first update complete. Two more updates expected this afternoon. Please continue reading and vote!

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