Marie (Chapter)

Marie (マリー Marī) is the 102nd chapter of ULTRAMAN by Eichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi.
== Synopsis ==
Endo recalls how he came to raise Rena as his own daughter following a tragic accident. Bemular gives Rena an Ultraman Suit to protect her more directly. 
== Plot ==
Spring came, and Endo brought some stuff his superior needed for the newborn Rena. He even went to the neighboring prefecture to buy the goods, so they could not be tracked. To him, it did not matter that his superior and Kanae were aliens. He wanted to repay their kindness, so he was glad to help. He then asked his superior what the officers from the Tokyo PD wanted with them. With a heavy heart, the superior told him about the secret persecution of aliens after Ultraman left Earth. Since then, the idea that humans should protect Earth has taken hold. They did not know what would happen if they were caught, but if they looked at human history, execution seemed likely. Endo protested they were innocent, but Kanae said there was nothing to be done about it since the only aliens most humans know are the ones who tried to invade.
But, there were more than a few aliens who came to Earth before Ultraman, so they were applying for new IDs from an immigration organization. They always planned on moving once Rena was born. Knowing suspicions could arise, Kanae used a Mimicry Device to hide her pregnancy. Only Endo and the immigration brokers knew about Rena's existence, but it was only a matter of time before the PD found out who the aliens in town were. Endo concluded that the Public Security Bureau conducting the persecution must be under something bigger. His superior then asked him for one more favor: in the few days, before they receive their new IDs, they would like Endo to take care of Rena as a precaution. After some consideration, Endo decided to hide her at the orphanage he grew up in after his parents were killed by a monster. He thought the orphanage director would take Rena in without question if he spoke to her. Once the pair made sure their new location was safe, they would come to get her. Thus, the plan was made. The superior apologized for getting Endo mixed up in this. In return, Endo just wished for a seat at their table.
Eight days later, Endo received the go-ahead call from his superior, and he excitedly prepared to help them escape. But that night, when he arrived at their residence, it was blocked off by police like a murder scene. Endo could not see what was happening inside but heard the story from a witness. "Burglars" broke in and killed his superior and Kanae. Sometime later, Endo was summoned by a police chief. The chief expressed his sympathy for Endo's Superior, but Endo knew it was all a cover-up story. To keep an eye on him, the chief promoted him and transferred him to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. He urged Endo to understand the public reaction when it became clear an alien had served in the police for years. Thinking he could protect Rena better if he became a police officer in the metropolis, Endo reluctantly accepted and went to Tokyo. Two years later, he returned to the orphanage, retrieved Rena, and raised her as his own until this day. 
It turns out Bemular knows the pair Endo spoke of. Bemular met them on one of his mission long ago and is indebted to them, which explains why he is trying to protect Rena. He then gives Endo a watch, telling him it will protect his adopted daughter more directly. Endo does so but does not reveal the secret function of the wristwatch when he gives it to Rena, only telling her to press the button on the right only when she is in danger. Endo then leaves for work, and Rena is alone. She drinks some juice and watches some TV. But she cannot get over her curiosity about how a single watch can protect her. Rena decides to test it and presses the button. A blinding light immediately covers her. Bemular detects the activation and hurries to check on her. It turns out Rena is perfectly fine, just encased in an Ultraman Suit with female characteristics. Bemular floats up and spots Rena doing poses in front of the mirror. He then contacts Endo and says he may have made a mistake by giving her an Ultraman Suit...
== Appearances ==
=== Ultramen ===
* Ultraman (Mentioned)
* Rena Sayama 
=== Kaiju ===
* Endo's Superior
* Kanae
* Bemular
Category:Chapters
Category:ULTRAMAN (2011 manga)
Category:ULTRAMAN (2011 manga) Chapters