Kaori

is a guest character who appeared in Ultraman Z. She was a kidnapped victim by Kemur in 1966.
==Personality==
Kaori possesses a rather mysterious and composed personality. In reality, due to being under Kemur's control for an extended period, nearly half a century of her life was stripped away. This ordeal led her consciousness to relinquish any hope of a meaningful existence, and she even harbored thoughts of wanting to die, burdened by the guilt and fear of her actions while possessed by Kemur.
However, as she began to perceive the slightest glimmer of change in the situation, no matter how dire her circumstances were, even when her own life was at stake, she displayed an almost fearless spirit. She guided Haruki in his efforts to rescue other victims affected by the events, showing remarkable courage and determination.
==History==
===Pre-Ultraman Z===
54 years ago, Kemur appeared on Earth and abducted several humans, fusing with them to extend its own lifespan. One of the abducted victims was Kaori.
However, during the fusion process, an accident occurred that resulted in Kemur's and Kaori's bodies merging, creating a new appearance. Nevertheless, at that time, due to the combined efforts of the general public and the police force, Kemur was repelled and had no choice but to leave Earth.
===Ultraman Z===
In 2020, Kemur once again returned to Earth to abduct humans. Possessing Kaori's body, Kemur subsequently applied for and obtained the authority to execute its plan. Using Kaori's appearance as a disguise, Kemur began covertly utilizing the energy erasure technique. This led to the successful disappearance of several individuals. However, Kemur had not anticipated that due to Kaori's deep attachment to her homeland, she could briefly regain control.
During an investigation into the sudden disappearances at a theme park, Kaori appeared before Haruki. While discussing the amusement park, they talked about an old Ferris wheel, to which Kaori revealed that she had ridden it many times in her childhood. When she learned that Haruki was a member of STORAGE, a defense organization against aliens, she begged him to kill her, fearing irreversible consequences. Yet, as Haruki shifted his gaze while responding to Yoko's message, Kaori vanished.
Subsequent investigations revealed that Kaori's presence was linked to all recent disappearances. In search of the truth, Haruki and Yoko visited the scenes of the incidents to find her. When Haruki finally located Kaori, her consciousness was again dominated by Kemur, who explained his plan in detail. It was then revealed that Haruki was actually the true identity of Ultraman Z.
In order to thwart Kemur's scheme, Kaori's consciousness appeared several times, explicitly informing Haruki of Kemur's plan. She aimed to save the abducted humans and hoped that Haruki would eliminate both her and Kemur together, even if it might lead to Kaori's death. However, upon transforming into Ultraman Z, Haruki promptly rejected this proposal. With the assistance of Beliarok, Ultraman Z ultimately managed to separate the two entities and disposed of the bomb prepared by Kemur by tossing it into a spatial rift.
After successfully breaking free from Kemur's influence, Kaori was taken to a research center for treatment. During Haruki's visit, Kaori expressed that she couldn't remember the events of the previous night. Nevertheless, she held strong confidence in Haruki and the existence of Ultraman Z, determined to fully embrace a brand new life with positivity.
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Z===
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===Miscellaneous===
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