Rossi smiled and chuckled slightly when people looked at them with dumbfounded expression. He sniggered quietly when people looked at Reid with an horror expression whenever Reid poured out some statistics. Rossi became Reid's translator when Reid wanted to buy something and because of that they could buy it with a cheap price.
"I never know you can speak Japanese," Reid asked, astonished.
"Well, you never asked," he retorted. "Where do you want to go next?," Rossi asked Reid. His body had been ached due to the long walk but he ignored it for Reid sake. He didn't wanted to kill the younger man excitement yet.
"Uhh, are you angry?," Reid looked down in shame.
"No? Why should I?"
"Are you ashame escorting me around here?," he asked again.
"Nonsense. I'm happy having you as a company. I enjoyed it as much as you do," they walked in silence before Reid pointed at a place excitedly.
"Rossi! Look! Ultraman!," Rossi turned around sharply at the direction that Reid had been pointed just now. He calmed himself when he realize that it's just an action figure.
"Do you really believe that Ultraman exist? You are a science person. You of all people should know to believe what lies in front of your eyes only," Rossi tried to get Reid opinion.
"I believe it whole heartedly. Ultraman was and is my hero. They would came whenever we were in trouble. They were our symbol of hope. I hope one day I can meet with a real Ultraman."
'You've met him yourself' Rossi chuckled darkly.
"Hey, can I go there?," Rossi nodded when he saw that Reid wanted to go to buy some soft drink.
"You want to follow me? Or do you want anything to drink? I can buy it for you," Reid offered.
"No. I think I'll pass. You go ahead. I'll wait you there," Rossi pointed to a bench across the road. Reid nodded and jogged there. Rossi made his way towards the bench and sat down tiredly. He closed his eyes to get some rest.
(Hello Kotaro)
Rossi opened his eyes immediately. He glanced around but no one that he recognized there. He sighed.
"I'm definitely going insane."
(No, you're not. It's been a long time, Kotaro)
"Taro?" Rossi muttered aloud.
(Yes, it's me. We had separated so you can't see me anymore. I just want to say hi. How are you doing)
"Firstly my name is David Rossi, not Kotaro anymore. By the way, I'm good. What are you doing after we separated?"
(To me you still Higashi Kotaro. After we separated, I've been appointed as one of the members of the Ultra Brothers. Now, I've become a head instructor at the Space Garrison as well as Space Garrison Branch Chief. How about you)
"Suit yourself what you want to call me. I took an early retirement. During my free time, I wrote a book based on criminal. Well, apparently I'm bored without nothing to do. So, I came back and here I am, solving a case," Rossi pursed his lip before continuing. "Are you angry with me? About our separation?"
(Honestly, I've been upset with myself. I try to find my own mistakes. After a while, I came to accept it. Maybe we were destined to be like this. But fate can be change, right?)
Rossi didn't answered it. Instead, he asked Taro, "What are you doing here? I thought now a new warrior shall emerge, am I right?"
Suddenly there was a massive earthquake that sent Rossi stumbled. He looked up and saw Tyrant standing above him. His eyes widened and he gasped.
"Tyrant? But it's impossible. We've killed him. Right?," Rossi stuttered. He couldn't believed it. Tyrant was well alive and well armed. Taro only sighed.
(Apparently, it's not. Tyrant seem like to be alive than stay died. By the way, I brought one of my student here for teaching. But he's missing right now. That kid will be the death of me one of these days)
Taro grumbled. Rossi chuckled when he heard it. He didn't seem to mind about a huge monster that rampaging the city right now. He sat back and continued their conversation. He knew that if he's in danger, Taro would saved him in a nick of time. Taro also didn't urged him to go to safety. They too engrossed in their conversation and didn't seem to notice about the destructions that Tyrant did.
At the same time, Reid was helping civilians to safety. He seem shocked at first and didn't knew what to do. When he heard the others shouted to go to safety then his body reacted. Now, he and a few police officers guided the others to safety.
Suddenly, Tyrant roared and Reid looked up before he gasped. His body stilled for a minute before he managed to utter a word.
"What the hell is that?" he stunned and widened his eyes in disbelieve. Tyrant managed to walk past him and he turned around and watched Tyrant's back. The others back out and cried in alarmed. Tyrant roared and spit out flame from his mouth. The police officers scrambled to their feet and tried to get out from that place. Reid managed to hold one of the police officers.
"Wait a minute. What's going on here?"
"Don't you know?" Reid sighed in relief when the police officer speak in English. "That's a monster that always invaded Earth. Japan had became their battlefield since then."
"So, Ultraman really exist? As if really in physical form, and we can see it in reality?" Reid face lit up in delighted. "When he will come to save us?"
"Nonsense. He will never come. All Ultramen never came since 25 years ago. The alien attacker team that should defended us had been disbanded. No one can save us. We are doom!" the officer raised his voice. Reid that have been delighted to see a real Ultraman standing and fighting in front of him, stared hard at the officer.
"We should defend our planet," Reid took out his Revolver and pointed it at the Tyrant. The officer only shook his head.
"Our gun wouldn't have any effect on it. Run and save yourself," the officer ran away. Reid pointed the gun at Tyrant. Even though he knew that his aim was never accurate, but his hands were not wavered.
"I will not sit back and do nothing when my planet been invade. I'll defend it even if I have to sacrifice myself to do it," and he shot.
Unbeknownst to him, a creature had seen his courage and had been taken aback by his vow. That creature smiled and transformed to light.
'Worthy as my host.'