Megumi does some grocery shopping at a supermarket, happily picking out some ingredients, but her smile suddenly dies when she looks at all the ingredients confusingly.
“What do humans use when they cook?†she blinked, “Oh whatever, I’ll just take whichever looks similar to the ones I use back in Atlantis City!â€
After paying for the ingredients, the young woman makes her way out of the place to find a little boy standing near the entrance, waiting for someone. Megumi looks around, before she approaches the little boy.
“Hey, what’s the… matter…?â€
The little boy looks at the 21-year old with sad, innocent eyes, and the Aquarian recognizes that face.
FLASHBACK
The team arrives just in time, only to see a little boy crying in front of his dead mother. Juka kneels down to comfort him, with Megumi beside her. Riku clenches his fist in anger.
“HAHAHA!†Lingcod Kaikijin laughed, “Foolish human, why show tears when your own kind deserves to die?!â€
Megumi angrily shoves Youhei and Riku aside, getting slightly further ahead of where Hiro is standing.
“You demon!†she shouted, “Killing a poor little child’s mother, I’ll never forgive you!!â€
FLASHBACK END
“You’re that boy from the other day...â€
Suddenly, an elderly woman approaches the little boy. She does a greeting bow upon seeing Megumi, who does the same thing.
“I’m sorry about that,†she apologized, “Taro-kun still thinks his mother is shopping in there. Come, Taro-kun, let’s go home.â€
Megumi watches them leave with a sorry face.
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SUPER SENTAI SERIES
Kaijuu Sentai Suiseiger
海獣戦隊スイセイジャー
Opening Theme: Colours of the Heart by UVERworld
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Ocean 05: If I was Someone’s Mother... / 誰かのお母さんだったら…
Davy Stone is tapping his fingers on the armrest impatiently, while Siren is playing with her musical harp out of boredom. After a moment, the humanoid stonefish tosses his goblet angrily across the hallway.
“WHERE IS HE?!†he roared.
“After the failure of Sawfish Kaikijin,†said Siren, “I’m guessing he has no courage to come face you, Davy Stone-sama.â€
“Well, I don’t care about that anymore. I need a Sea Demonian NOW!â€
“Don’t worry, my lord, I’ve already sent one of my creations out there.â€
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Megumi is on the way home towards the Takahashi Residence, when she spots Anago Kaikijin killing several citizens by wrapping herself around their bodies and electrocuting them to death.
“Sea Demonian…!†she muttered.
Anago Kaikijin is about to target another victim, until the 21-year old intercepts her.
“That’s as far as you’re going, Sea Demonian,†Megumi exclaimed.
“An Aquarian,†Anago Kaikijin snickered, “How interesting, but I won’t be kind enough to let you interfere… PIRANHAROIDS!â€
The Piranharoids surround Megumi, who puts down her grocery bag and goes into a fighting stance. They quickly charge at her, in which she grabs their wrists and flips them to the ground, one-by-one.
“DAMN YOU!â€
The sea eel Sea Demonian sends an electrical blast towards the young woman, who rolls away to safety, followed by inserting her Aquatic Crystal into her Aquariser.
“Kaijuu Henshin!â€
SPLASH!
Megumi’s body glow with a pink light and she transforms into SuiseiPink. Then, she charges towards Anago Kaikijin, but accidentally electrocutes herself, flinging her painful hand.
“HAHAHA!†she laughed, “You can’t approach me, since touching me will cause you instant death!!â€
“We’ll see,†SuiseiPink smirked.
She removes Aqua Blaster from her holster and shoots the Sea Demonian, who staggers away in pain. A little boy and a little girl is seen playing ball nearby. Anago Kaikijin, angered, decides to blasts them. SuiseiPink, alerted by this, quickly jumps in the way instead. The Sea Demonian shoots another electrical blast and it hits the pink warrior hard in the back.
“ARGH!â€
“I’ve had enough of you, SuiseiPink! DIE!!â€
SuiseiRed and SuiseiGreen arrive in time, shooting away at Anago Kaikijin with their Aqua Blasters. SuiseiBlue and SuiseiYellow arrive on the scene as well, with the yellow warrior rushing to her teammate’s aid.
“Megumi, are you okay?†SuiseiYellow asked concernedly.
“Yeah, I’m fine…†SuiseiPink nodded.
“What are you up this time, Sea Demonian?†SuiseiRed questioned.
“That’s none of your business, Aquarian!†Anago Kaikijin sneered.
“Now you’re really asking for it!†SuiseiGreen cracked his knuckles.
SuiseiRed and SuiseiGreen charge at Anago Kaikijin, who blasts them. When the smoke clears, the Sea Demonian was already gone. The green warrior kicks the ground angrily.
“She got away!†SuiseiGreen complained.
“She’ll be back for sure,†SuiseiBlue declared, “By then, we’ll be ready.â€
SuiseiRed and SuiseiYellow nod. They gather together only to notice SuiseiPink is missing. The four Aquarians turn and saw her squatting in front of the two kids, placing her hand on their heads.
“Next time be careful, okay? It’s dangerous to play in the danger zone.â€
“Yes, Onee-chan!â€
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Rei runs along the streets and into her residence compound, entering the house. She takes off her shoes and enters the living room.
“I’m ho-… BLEH!†she pinched her nose.
Hiro is watching the news; Youhei is seen reading the newspaper, while Riku and Juka are snatching a box of ohanami dangos playfully from each other at the dining table.
“Welcome home!†they greeted.
“What… what is that smell…?!†Rei wondered.
“Megumi is cooking lunch for us,†Juka replied.
“Uh huh,†Riku nodded, “She’s cooking Atlantis City’s delicacies!â€
“With that kind of smell?!â€
“It’s normal,†Youhei exclaimed, “Our dishes smell that way.â€
“I guess human’s food is different from ours,†Hiro added.
At this moment, Megumi emerges from the kitchen with a huge pot, placing it on the table. She quickly grabs her left shoulder, squeezing it.
“Megumi, what’s wrong?†Juka asked.
“My… my back…†Megumi struggled.
The young girl takes a look at the young woman’s back and spots a blood patch.
“Megumi, you’re… you’re bleeding…!â€
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Anago Kaikijin enters Siren’s room, decorated with different shaped musical harps, which are also playing different tunes at the same time. She bows before her creator.
“Forgive me, Siren-sama,†she apologized, “I was performing well until those Suiseigers intervened…â€
“No, you did well,†Siren smirked, “I’ve discovered SuiseiPink’s weakness with children…â€
“Meaning…?â€
“Round up the children, we’ve an Aquarian to fish for.â€
From within the shadows, Tatsunoko overheard the conversation and clenches his fist angrily.
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Juka is tending to Megumi’s injury in their bedroom, while Rei and the male Aquarians are sitting at the dining table, staring at the huge pot of stew.
“Megumi was injured…†Riku said, “…and we didn’t even notice it…â€
“That’s Megumi for you,†Hiro declared, “She won’t let anything stop her from doing what she loves to do, not even a serious injury.â€
“Sounds like a mother to me,†Rei commented.
The young girl is done with bandaging the 21-year old woman, who gets up from the bed, but quickly collapses due to the pain.
“You should rest!†Juka advised.
“No, no…†Megumi denied, “I’ll be fine…â€
Rei plonks herself onto the couch and switches on the television, only to see news reporting of children being carried away by Piranharoids. Hiro, Youhei and Riku are alerted by this. At the same time, the girls emerge from upstairs.
“Those poor children…†Juka gasped.
“We can’t just stand here and watch,†Riku declared, “Let’s go!â€
“Alright,†Hiro nodded, “C’mon, not a moment to waste!â€
Megumi is able to come along, until Youhei stops her, and the others stop in their tracks as well.
“You’re still injured,†Youhei exclaimed, “It’s best you stay behind and leave it to us.â€
“But…!†Megumi argued.
“He’s right,†said Hiro, “We can’t risk losing an Aquarian in this battle.â€
The 21-year old kicks up a fuss and stays behind, while the team dashes out of the house immediately. Rei sighs and folds her arms.
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The playground is filled with screams of fear, as the Piranharoids round up the children one-by-one, with Anago Kaikijin watching with delight.
“OHOHO!†she laughed, “That’s right, boys, round them up!!â€
A Piranharoid is about to grab a little girl, until he is shot in the chest. The Sea Demonian is taken by surprise and whirls around to see SuiseiRed behind her, holding his Aqua Blaster.
“That’s far enough.â€
SuiseiYellow appears to escort the little girl away, while SuiseiBlue and SuiseiGreen settle the score with the Piranharoids, releasing the other children.
“Where’s SuiseiPink?†Anago Kaikijin questioned, “Has she decided to chicken out??â€
“That’s none of your business!†SuiseiRed retorted.
The Aquarian drives a punch into the Sea Demonian, but electrocutes himself, and collapses to the ground in pain.
“You can’t lay a single finger on me at all!â€
“We’ll see,†SuiseiBlue exclaimed.
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Megumi stares at her Aquatic Crystal hesitantly, before removing it from around her neck and use it to heal her wound. At this moment, Rei emerges from the kitchen and stops her.
“Don’t even think about it,†she warned, “I know you’re trying to sneak out.â€
“What do you expect me to do?†Megumi snapped, “I can’t just sit here and wait for the good news! I… I have to go…â€
“But your wound…!â€
“WHAT DOES IT MATTER?!â€
Rei is taken aback by that remark.
“I can’t let anything happen to the children,†Megumi exclaimed, “They need me!â€
The young woman dashes out of the house immediately.
“Ah, Megumi, wait!â€
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Anago Kaikijin shoots an electrical blast at the four Aquarians. They collapse to the ground immediately, struggling with the electricity surging through their bodies.
“OHOHOHO!†she laughed, “I’m unstoppable!!â€
“Argh…†SuiseiBlue struggled, “Can’t… withstand… the pain…â€
“Gah…†SuiseiGreen tried to move, “It feels like… I’m burning… inside…â€
“OHOHOHO! Piranharoids, kill them off!!â€
“YES!â€
A pink shot flies in and pierces through a Piranharoid’s chest, killing him. The foot soldiers whirl around and there stood SuiseiPink equipped with her Aqua Blaster.
“I don’t think so,†said SuiseiPink.
“OHOHOHO!†Anago Kaikijin laughed again, “You’ve finally decided to show up eh, SuiseiPink?â€
Nearby, Taro is watching them by the jungle bar, focusing onto SuiseiPink.
FLASHBACK
“HAHAHAHAHA!†laughed the Sea Demonian, “Haven’t you noticed? I’ve powered up!!â€
“Like we care,†Youhei mocked, “Everyone, let’s henshin!â€
“OH!â€
Taro gasped when he witnessed Megumi and the others transforming into Suiseigers.
FLASHBACK END
“Onee-chan…†he muttered.
“You know, you’d give women a bad name with that kind of laugh.â€
“What did you say?!â€
“Not only that, you’re quite childish to lure me out by capturing innocent children.â€
“YOU!â€
The Sea Demonian angrily fires an electrical blast towards the pink warrior, who dodges the attack, which knocks out Taro instead.
“Taro-kun!†SuiseiPink cried.
At this moment, a Piranharoid drives his fist into SuiseiPink’s face, knocking her to the ground. Anago Kaikijin is about to strike again, until the other four Suiseigers pounce onto her, electrocuting themselves out of risk.
“Everyone!â€
“Megumi,†SuiseiRed shouted, “Take care of Taro-kun!â€
“But…!â€
“We’ll be fine,†SuiseiYellow declared, “Just go!â€
The Aquarian hesitates for a moment, before giving a nod and making her way through the Piranharoids, gunning them down one-by-one with her Aqua Blaster, before reaching Taro’s unconscious body.
“Taro-kun,†she shook him, “Taro-kun!â€
“O…Onee-chan…†mumbled the little boy.
Taro loses consciousness in SuiseiPink’s arms soon after. The pink warrior holds him close, clenching her fist at the same time, before screaming her lungs out.
“UNFORGIVABLE!â€
Anago Kaikijin finally shoves the four Aquarians off, sending them to the ground once more. SuiseiPink clenches her fist even harder, slowly lifting up her shaky fist and looking at it.
“I… I… I won’t forgive you…!â€
The pink warrior inserts her Aqua Crystal into the Aqua Blaster’s chamber, slapping it back into place, followed by spamming fire shots at the Sea Demonian with an angry cry.
“I’ll protect Taro-kun!†SuiseiPink declared, “I’ll protect him even if I have to die fighting you!!â€
A huge, powerful pink shot bursts out of Aqua Blaster’s barrel, knocking Anago Kaikijin off her feet. The pink shot does a U-turn, returning to SuiseiPink and it materializes into a weapon in her hands.
“This is…â€
“It looks like Jellyfish Spirit has responded,†SuiseiBlue exclaimed.
“Definitely,†SuiseiRed nodded.
“Everyone,†SuiseiPink shouted, “Let’s take her down together!â€
“OH!â€
SuiseiRed and SuiseiBlue summon Serpent Harpoon and Kajiki Sword respectively, while SuiseiGreen and SuiseiYellow remove Aqua Blasters from their holsters, inserting the Aquatic Crystals into the chamber.
“Orca Shot!â€
“Ashika Shot!â€
Blasting Anago Kaikijin in the chest, the two youths spin around and extend their arms out, allowing SuiseiRed and SuiseiBlue to jump over their shoulders.
“Serpent Pierce!â€
“Kajiki Slash!â€
Once they were done with their attacks, the two men turn around and held onto each other’s forearm, forming a trampoline. SuiseiPink runs towards them, jumps onto the trampoline and they send her flying towards Anago Kaikijin.
“Kurage Whiplash!â€
“AHHHHH!!â€
Sparks spurt out from the Sea Demonian’s chest, she struggles with the pain, before collapsing to the ground on her knees and explodes. Suddenly, SuiseiPink reverts back to Megumi and she faints.
“Megumi!†cried the team.
They run to the young woman’s aid, shaking her.
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Megumi wakes up to find herself back at the Takahashi Residence. She quickly clutches onto her shoulder as she was getting up. Rei enters the room at this moment.
“Ah, you’re awake,†she sighed with relief, “You had us all worried!â€
“Sorry about that,†the Aquarian apologized, “Where’s everyone?â€
“They said they were going to visit someone at the hospital.â€
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HASEGAWA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Hiro, Youhei, Riku and Juka are waiting outside the ward, when Megumi arrives. The team leader quickly gets up to help her.
“What are you doing here?†he asked, “Your wound hasn’t recovered yet!â€
“I’m fine,†she proclaimed, “How’s Taro-kun?â€
“The doctor just went in,†Juka replied.
The doctor emerges from the ward, removing the stethoscope from his ears. Megumi approaches him.
“How’s Taro-kun, sensei?â€
“Don’t worry, he’ll be fine. It’s just light injuries.â€
After the doctor leaves, Taro’s grandmotherquarians greet her with a bow, so did the elderly woman.
“Thank you for your help,†she thanked.
“It’s nothing, Obaa-chan,†Riku grinned, “We’re just doing what’s right.â€
“Taro-kun told me you were the ones who saved him from a monster once and now you’ve saved him once again, how can I ever repay you?â€
“You don’t have to,†Youhei smiled, “But about you knowing our identities…â€
“It’s alright, your secret is safe with me.â€
“Obaa-chan,†Megumi said, “I’m sorry about Taro-kun’s mother. If only we arrived earlier that time…â€
“I don’t blame you. I, too, am responsible for forcing her to bring Taro-kun out for a walk that day.â€
“Guys, it’s time to go,†Hiro declared.
The team said their goodbyes to the elderly woman, before leaving the hospital. On the way home, Megumi still looks saddened.
“Are you okay?†Hiro asked.
“I still feel sorry for Taro-kun,†Megumi answered, “He’s still young and he really needs a mother by his side…â€
The others exchange silent looks. Then, the young woman stops.
“From now on, I’ll protect the children of the human world. I’ll be their guardian, their mother who comes from the depths of the ocean, to protect them.â€
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Ending Theme: To All Tha Dreamers by SOUL’d OUT
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