Chapter 1160
Misato: Can't you find someone else?!
After the words were spoken, the conference room fell silent for a moment, but when each voice rang out again, it carried a hint of obsessive ruthlessness—even in the face of unknown terror, they would never give up their obsession with controlling the fate of humanity, even if the price was to become enemies with these terrifying creatures.
Meanwhile, Cui Ming had already quietly returned home. He gently pushed open the living room door, and the noise inside instantly stopped.
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Ritsuko and Yui Ikari turned their heads at the same time, their gazes fixed on Choi Myung. Their faces were expressionless, only silent, but their eyes held lingering shock and curiosity, as if they had not yet recovered from the sight of the red giant they had just seen.
After a long while, Yui Ikari spoke first, her voice still trembling and her tone full of uncertainty: "That's the giant that appeared on TV just now, the one that can lift monsters."
Cui Ming smiled and nodded, his tone light and cheerful, clearly in a good mood: "That's right, I've changed."
As he spoke, he subconsciously moved his wrist. The Ultra Bracelet had long since disappeared, but the surging power of transforming into Ultraman still lingered in his body—after all, transforming into Ultraman in front of acquaintances and being watched with shocked and admiring eyes was quite a cool feeling, and it also fulfilled a childhood dream of his.
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A brief silence fell over the living room. The next second, Ritsuko stood up first, walked quickly to Choi Myung, grabbed his hand, and examined it closely, her fingertips gently stroking it as if searching for some trace of transformation. Ikari Yui quickly followed suit, imitating Ritsuko, gently holding Choi Myung's other hand, her eyes curiously looking around, even her breathing becoming soft.
"Ritsuko! What are you doing?!"
Misato sat on the sofa and watched Ritsuko grab Choi Myung's hand without any restraint. She instantly got angry, stood up abruptly, put her hands on her hips, and spoke with displeasure and jealousy in her tone—Choi Myung was her man, how could Ritsuko be so unrestrained!
Ritsuko didn't even look up, still holding Choi Myung's hand and staring at it intently, her tone calm and somewhat matter-of-fact: "Let me see, and look, it's already like this. That proves I definitely can't escape either."
Ritsuko secretly calculated in her heart that she definitely couldn't escape! Even if she really had a chance to escape, she didn't want to—Choi Myung was so interesting, able to transform into a powerful giant, and also open and carefree. How could she let such a person go so easily!
Misato was furious at Ritsuko's self-righteous attitude. She gritted her teeth, clenched her fists tightly, and her eyes were full of anger, but she was speechless for a moment.
“You really are my good friend,” Misato said through gritted teeth, her tone full of sarcasm and dissatisfaction.
Ritsuko then looked up, flashing Misato a sly smile, her tone light and teasing: "Oh, we're best friends, forever!"
"So you want to live like this forever, huh?!" Misato couldn't hold back any longer and roared out.
Ritsuko didn't care at all, and instead nodded calmly, with a hint of provocation in her eyes: "I don't mind." "You f***ing have your eye on my man!!!" Misato completely exploded and yelled at Ritsuko, and the atmosphere in the living room instantly became tense.
Watching the two bicker, Zeppelin shook his head helplessly, but a hint of a smile lingered in his eyes. Yui Ikari held Choi Myung's hand, staring blankly at the two arguing, unsure of what to do. Choi Myung himself looked helpless, surrounded by two women, one a furious Misato and the other a composed Ritsuko, and could only sigh silently.
At this moment, Yui Ikari no longer paid attention to the argument in front of her. Her fingers tightened slightly around Choi Myung's wrist, the confusion on her face gradually faded, and a gentle and relieved smile slowly appeared on her lips. The restraint between her brows and eyes also disappeared without a trace.
This is good. Having witnessed Senior Cui Ming's power firsthand and felt his aura personally, she's now completely bound to him. From now on, she won't have to feel lost and helpless alone anymore. She leaned closer, the scent of Cui Ming lingering around her nose, a warm feeling rising in her heart—Come to think of it, Senior Cui Ming smells so good. It's not the kind of perfume that's deliberately applied, but a clean and calming scent that lingers around her nose, making her feel especially at ease. It's as if no matter how outrageous things happen, as long as she's by his side, she has nothing to fear.
Yui Ikari let out a soft sigh, her eyebrows curving even more gently. Although she had witnessed monsters ravaging the land, the complete annihilation of the American and Japanese forces, and even personally witnessed Senior Choi Myung transform into a giant—each event was so outrageous that it exceeded her comprehension—to Yui Ikari, it was nothing more than that.
What else could she do? What's done is done. Instead of dwelling on whether it was absurd or not, she should accept it. Besides, she knew in her heart that she was never the Yui Ikari that Rokubungi Gendo imagined—the Yui Ikari burdened with his expectations, bound by the past—never the real her. She was simply herself, just Yui Ikari, unrelated to anyone else's expectations, it was that simple.
She took another gentle breath, and Yui's eyes gradually cleared. A sense of emotion swept through her heart: Suddenly, the world felt very strange. There were monsters that could stir up tsunamis and tornadoes, seniors who could transform into giants, and noisy companions like these. It was completely different from her previous peaceful life.
However, she gently shook her head, a soft yet firm look appearing in her eyes. It's alright, she doesn't need to think so much. She doesn't need to worry about the world's changes, nor about other people's expectations. Just holding onto this peace of mind and following her own heart is enough.
She raised her head slightly, looked at Cui Ming who had a helpless expression, and her smile deepened.
Yui's fingertips lightly brushed against Choi Myung's warm wrist, a sly glint in her eyes, her heart leaping with secret delight: Hehe~ Opportunity favors the prepared mind. Senior, I have my own little scheme in mind!!!
This undisguised thought was seen by Zeppelin, who was standing nearby. The smile in Zeppelin's eyes faded a little, but a hint of understanding appeared. She gently raised her eyes and her gaze fell on Yui Ikari.
As if sensing something, Yui Ikari turned to meet Zeppelin's gaze. The two remained silent, staring at each other for a few seconds.
In an instant, a knowing smile appeared in both of their eyes, and they nodded slightly—yes, they were kindred spirits. No words were needed; they understood each other's calculations, their desire to stay by Choi Myung's side, their unwillingness to let go, and their rare tacit understanding. No need to expose it, just a silent understanding.
Misato and Ritsuko, arguing nearby, were completely oblivious to the subtle interactions between the two girls; Choi Myung, being pulled along by Misato's arm while she complained, also failed to notice the slyness and unspoken understanding in the two girls' eyes; only the fleeting moment of understanding between them became the most secretive little interlude in the living room, aside from their argument. (End of Chapter)