A taxi slowly pulled up at the abandoned pier.
Five elementary school students jumped out of the car one by one.
"Isamu-kun, I see the film crew. This place is so desolate."
A boy with hair styled to look like an adult spoke.
The little boy called Isamu-kun had a lollipop in his mouth.
Beneath his brown hair was a youthful and cute face.
In his eyes was a wisdom that did not match his innocent age.
Or rather...
These five elementary school students all possessed a temperament unique to a Genius.
— [Cram School]
This was a team formed by five children born with exceptionally high IQs.
Although there was no nominal leader,
they vaguely revolved around Isamu-kun, who was sucking on a lollipop.
In the future,
he would have an even more famous name—Child Emperor!
Child Emperor had not yet joined the Hero Association.
Not long ago, he resigned from Dr. Bofoi's laboratory.
He turned around and, with these equally brilliant partners,
established a research institute organization named [Cram School].
In order to obtain sufficient research funds,
they had accepted quite a few orders recently.
The [Beast Sentai Gauranger] film crew was one of their employers.
And they were the employer with the largest order amount!
To ensure the successful completion of the order,
the few of them had come to the scene to provide guidance.
Not far away, the film crew was busily making preparations before filming.
Child Emperor bit his lollipop to replenish his sugar, saying indistinctly:
"Of course we had to choose a desolate place, otherwise how would the Beast King Fusion · mecha we prepared fit?"
Actually, besides wanting to complete this order properly,
part of the reason that prompted them to come to the film crew was that they all liked watching [Beast Sentai Gauranger].
"That's true."
Kima-kun, who was dressed to imitate an adult, nodded.
Then he remembered something, and the expression on his face became a bit excited.
"The film crew sent a message just now saying that the person piloting the mecha isn't an actor, but a hero from the Hero Association!"
"They'll definitely be able to bring out the performance of the mecha better!"
Child Emperor led his little partners toward the film crew.
At the same time, he asked curiously:
"A professional hero? Who?"
Kima-kun behaved no differently from an ordinary child, saying excitedly:
"The Association's strongest and most handsome hero, an Esper who controls the element of ice—"
"Lord Aokiji, this is the filming location."
A voice suddenly rang out from nearby.
Child Emperor and the others instinctively looked over.
A beautiful older sister wearing the Gao Yellow battle suit
was giving an introduction to the tall, lazy man behind her.
At the same time Child Emperor and the others shifted their gaze over,
Aokiji also looked down at them.
He looks so familiar.
Especially the little brat eating a lollipop.
Child Emperor?
Aokiji reached out his hand and said,
"Got any more lollipops? Give me one."
"..."
Child Emperor stared blankly at Aokiji, who was reaching out toward him.
He had lived for seven years.
This was the first time an adult hadn't given him a snack, but had asked him for one instead.
Before he could even react, his body had already politely handed over a lollipop.
'Crunch—'
The lollipop went into his mouth.
It was strawberry flavored.
However, the curiosity he had about Child Emperor's lollipops in the past finally had an answer.
There was nothing special about it; it was just an ordinary lollipop.
Kiiro squatted down and said to Child Emperor and the others:
"Little ones, why have you come here? The area ahead is where big brothers and sisters work, you can't just go in as you please; or did you come here looking for your Mama and Papa?"
Her tone was friendly and gentle, making people instinctively trust her.
It caused a certain white-haired boy, who was following far behind and had never felt motherly love, to feel a wave of lightheadedness in his heart.
Child Emperor snapped out of his daze and smiled confidently.
This was the feeling he was familiar with.
Being treated as a naive child because of his age, and then showing his abilities and wisdom to make all the adults put on shocked expressions.
He had to play out this kind of scene every time; at first, he had been very impatient.
But after experiencing it many times,
looking at the incredulous expressions of the adults,
a different kind of feeling gradually sprouted in his heart.
Seeing Child Emperor's smile,
Aokiji realized that this kid probably wanted to show off a bit.
So he decisively spoke before Child Emperor could:
"They are the members of the research institute collaborating with your film crew."
"Eh! So amazing!"
Kiiro didn't doubt Aokiji's words at all, even though they were completely contrary to common sense.
The mouth Child Emperor had just opened immediately shut.
He felt an inexplicable sense of frustration.
The first time he received a huge order.
Clearly, an adult was once again shocked because of me.
Two happy things overlapping should have resulted in even more happiness.
But why did it turn out like this... since he wasn't the one who spoke to explain.
And the other adult not only knew their identity but also behaved exceptionally calmly.
Child Emperor didn't feel the same satisfaction as before.
Adjusting his mindset, Child Emperor adopted a posture of adult social interaction:
"You must be Mr. Aokiji from the Hero Association; I have heard of your great name for a long time."
"You are right, we are indeed the members of the research institute [Cram School]."
"But I am very curious, how did you know our identities?"
Aokiji bit through the lollipop in one go and said,
"You have many gadgets hidden in your backpack; this kind of high-end technology isn't something a normal child could come into contact with, so I guessed you developed it yourself."
Child Emperor was incredibly surprised.
The Materials of the backpack were the result of research he had conducted with Dr. Bofoi.
Even the latest detection devices couldn't observe the interior.
The other party was actually able to see through it in one word.
Just how did he do it?
Could it be a special Esper ability?
Could it be combined with technology?
Perhaps the common trait of geniuses is curiosity.
In a short period of time, countless guesses and designs flashed through Child Emperor's mind.
Under Kiiro's lead, the group of them successfully entered the film crew.
The contrast between the age and ability of Child Emperor and the others did indeed cause a wave of shock.
However, if one were to truly talk about attention—
"Aokiji-SAMA! I'm your fan! Could you give me a few ice sculpture models!!"
"It really is Aokiji! Miss Kiiro is too amazing!!"
"Everyone move aside, I love eating popsicles the most. Could Lord Aokiji let me suck—ahem, help me make a popsicle?"
"This movie version is going to be a huge hit..."
...Looking at Aokiji, who was surrounded so tightly by the film crew members that not even a drop of water could get through.
Child Emperor asked his little partner beside him:
"Kima-kun, weren't you very excited when you mentioned Mr. Aokiji just now? Why haven't you said anything?"
"Hehe..." Kima-kun rubbed the back of his head.
"I'm too nervous, I kept forgetting to speak. I wonder if I can still get an autograph later."
"It's okay." Child Emperor confidently showed his bracelet.
"I'll draw everyone's attention over here, you take the chance to go get an autograph!"
After saying that, Child Emperor held his arm up high.
The bracelet burst with intense light!
"Beast King Fusion · mecha!!"
The sea area along the pier, the white clouds in the sky, the mountain forests by the road... Following Child Emperor's shout, massive machine parts flew out from all directions!
They performed Fusion and transformed on the sea!!
In an instant,
the giant integrated robot was assembled and stood tall upon the sea!!
"Wow! It's the real mecha!!"
Previously, it was just crude costumes or CG special effects; most people in the film crew actually weren't very interested in the content they were filming.
Until this one-to-one replica of the giant robot truly descended!
Everyone in the film crew finally felt the charm of robots!
Child Emperor showed a satisfied smile:
"Kima-kun, go get your autograph quickly."
But his little partner
was pointing blankly at the robot's position.
Child Emperor looked over in confusion:
"What's wrong? Didn't we build this together? Is there anything worth being sur—"
"Gipsy Danger, move out!!"
Aokiji's voice came from inside the giant robot.
Immediately, the massive body began to speed across the sea!
Wait, what?!
When did you get up there?!!
And!
That's the mecha, not some Gipsy Danger!!!
...
(Throw some stones)