You're zoned out.
I'm not.
Where were we?
You were saying that we've got some information on where Firm Man's nemesis is...
And then?
And then I need to...
If you miss her so much, why didn't you leave with her?
You've made your choice, so you'll just have to achieve.
Otherwise, all of your sacrifices will have been for naught.
So, do you grasp what it is you need to do?
I need to go defeat Firm Man's nemesis, Wolf Girl—
No.
Break into Top Ten and reach top rank!
You are to surpass hero Firm Man and be in the top 10!
Wolf Girl is only a stepping stone to our goal.
I'm going to get you out of here.
Don't worry.
Hurry, over here!
This fire is raging!
The hose isn't enough!
Captain, get us some more water!
Look!
I only had one thought at the time.
For that little girl's sake...
I couldn't fall, no matter what.
That incident was sensational.
The firefighter's Trust Value skyrocketed.
Mr. Shang even stepped down as MG management to contact him
and help him become an indomitable hero.
Following that, Firm Man defeated E-Soul's nemesis, Magic Shadow,
and that launched him into the top 10.
Magic Shadow has launched an attack on the city center, causing many casualties.
E-Soul is now on the trail.
The Hero Association has dispatched heroes to the scene,
but nobody can keep up with them.
Hello? I had poor reception in the store. Who am I supporting?
Nobody can catch up to me!
Huh?
Sorry, could you get me another cola?
After he made the top 10, he was given an even more important mission.
Which was...
Acting as the fulcrum for moving the world's biggest boulder.
Is that really important?
The Association made a sculpture of him out of the diamond
and erected it at the top of Hero Avenue.
It represents the will of heroes.
In every era, no matter the time or place,
people yearn for a peaceful world.
Maintaining the balance means shouldering more responsibility and trust.
This statue is to be a declaration on behalf of all heroes—
to protect the world, and remain ever-standing!
We also have a special guest today!
Allow me.
This red stole then became one of Firm Man's symbols.
We belong to the same agency. Isn't this kind of rude?
And why doesn't Firm Man just go after Wolf Girl himself?
First, there are many heroes, but only one can aim for the title of X.
No need to feel bad about it.
Second, there's a reason why Wolf Girl became such a problem for Firm Man.
According to our informants, this is one of the entrances to Wolf Girl's den.
No wonder.
Since Firm Man is affected by his Trust Value, he will remain standing tall forever,
but that also means he can never bend over, let alone crawl. So...
Wolf Girl's den is built underground,
and the access tunnels are a complex maze that run under the entire city.
We've only identified one of many entrances.
It's possible other heroes already received information and are taking action.
So why don't we wait for her to come out and attack,
then arrest her on the spot?
If she were just a destructive, reckless villain,
then she wouldn't deserve the title of "nemesis."
Do you know what's more destructive than violence?
Magic?
Imagination.
Plant an idea in the hearts of the people,
then nurture it.
It will grow like a sapling...
until it blooms into a concrete thought.
Spinning a fairy tale, one that twists the image of the ever-tall Firm Man.
This is what Wolf Girl plants inside everyone's hearts—
a seed of evil.
The underground den is where she prints her fairy tale books.
The big bad wolf from the fairy tales became her embodiment.
Firm Man has never even had
the chance to fight her directly since her first appearance.
Because her target is the image of Firm Man in the hearts of the people.
Firm Man represents the Hero Association.
Twisting his image will also affect the entire collective of heroes.
This must be dealt with swiftly.
I-Is someone there? I'm stuck!
In every era, no matter the time or place,
people yearn for a peaceful world.
Maintaining the balance means shouldering more responsibility and trust.
This statue is a declaration on behalf of all heroes—
To protect the world, and remain ever-standing!
Okay, this concludes our field trip for the day!
Let's say goodbye to Firm Man!
Bye-bye!
Let us give Firm Man another big thank-you!
Thank you, Firm Man!
Firm Man, can I ask you a question?
Why does your statue not have your red stole?
Whew. Thanks.
Apologies. I was so focused on getting you out,
I accidentally pulled your pants—
Let's not talk about it.
Hey, Nice, you're here to take out Wolf Girl, right?
Yes. You are...?
A no-name hero. Don't worry about it.
I guess I'm not needed now that you're here.
I'm heading out.
There are many heroes, but only one can aim for the title of X.
How is it going? Did you find Wolf Girl's den?
I've just arrived.
Miss J!
Quick, look up my current position!
So many heroes suddenly received the same intel after she's been hiding forever.
This could be...
a trap!
Your current position is...
The top of Hero Avenue!
This scarf was given to me back then by a girl about your age.
Quick, get out of here!
Everything's okay. Don't you worry.
We finally meet again, Firm Man.
Let her go!
I've prepared everything for this moment.
I'm the one you want to destroy!
The girl has nothing to do with this!
No! What I want to destroy is that!
I want the statue that represents heroes to come down forever.
I believe...
You understand what I mean.
Where are the other heroes? Where have they gone?
Are you okay? Any injuries?
Don't hold out for help. The other heroes have their hands full, too.
Put down the statue or give up on the girl.
Make your choice!
Who is that villain? That's too cruel!
So to protect the egos of those so-called "heroes"...
You're going to neglect a living, breathing person right in front of you?
Let go! Let go!
It's Nice! Nice is here!
Nice! Go save the child, quickly!
She will not kill the child.
She also isn't here to destroy the statue.
Her real goal is to have you fall.
Or, more accurately, to have you let go of everything.
Because she...
is the girl that you risked your life for in that fire...
and the one who gave you the red stole.
Why... is this happening?
It's not you that she hates.
It's what you shoulder.
These fairy tales that tarnish your image all tell the story of the real you in her heart.
It's okay. Don't worry.
I'll be right here.
I won't go anywhere.
We also have a special guest today!
I'm sorry. I can't bend down right now.
Allow me.
This—Huh? What are you drawing?
Firm Man.
This is Firm Man?
Mhmm.
Hey, guys, look! She says this is Firm Man she's drawing!
Firm Man is supposed to be strong and unyielding!
No! He actually cries!
And tells jokes! He's a gentle person!
Who are you kidding? Liar!
Is that the one who keeps talking smack about Firm Man?
She claims to have been saved by him!
No way. She's a well-known liar.
Why would you believe her?
Exactly. How could Firm Man possibly be that weak?
There's something wrong with her.
She just wants to tarnish Firm Man's reputation.
Enough...
Enough!
Bring him back to me...
Mr. Firefighter!
I'm sorry...
How did you manage to persevere in the raging fire and hold up the beam?
I only had one thought at the time.
For that little girl's sake...
I couldn't fall, no matter what.
Mr. Firefighter...
I'll help you! You can do it!
It's you...
who gave me the faith and courage to persevere.
Mommy! Mommy!
Where is he?
Go, Nice! You can do it!
Go, Nice!
You can do it! Go! Nice!
That's right! This is a livestream here on Hero Avenue!
Nice is holding up the statue all by himself!
Go, Nice, go!
Go! You can do it! Go!
Hang in there, Nice!
Nice! Nice!
A miracle... It's a miracle!
His Trust Value has surpassed Firm Man...
He's in the top 10 of the Hero Association!
Now I finally know... just how heavy this stone is.
Last week at the Hero Association Mall,
Nice's rescuing of Firm Man propelled him into the top 10 of the Association.
The legend of Firm Man concludes here.
Arriving at Hero Tower, Floor 10.
I thought you were coming the day after tomorrow.
They told me to move out tomorrow night at the latest.
Oh, no, I'm not trying to kick you out.
I'm just joking with you.
What, your ranking got higher, but your reflexes got slower?
I think this is the first time I've seen you smile so happily.
All thanks to you.
What are your plans after giving up the persona of Firm Man?
Of course, the first thing is to lie around and relax for half a month.
So, Firm Man's wish was to lie down.
It was everyone's wish for me to remain ever-standing.
But my life became filled with awkward, painful situations...
One big bad wolf...
Two big bad wolves...
Three big bad wolves...
I once held onto the belief that it was the price of being a hero.
Now I know that I was a fool.
Actually, I have similar troubles, too.
For example...
My OCD-induced perfectionism is worsening my anxiety.
I shouldn't rain on your parade.
Different times, different roles.
No doubt you're moving to this floor
because you've thought it over and made a decision.
I'm actually—
All right, I have dinner plans with friends.
Feel free to look around and get familiar with the place.
I'm actually not Nice.
No matter who you are, just be yourself.
I actually don't really know what I want yet.
But I do know very well what I don't want.
What about you?
Have you found the direction your heart desires?
Dear citizens!
To celebrate Nice's new top 10 ranking,
I've decided to reveal something about him!
Moon!
Hey, isn't that Moon?
Isn't she supposed to be dead?
Who is this God Eye person?
As you can all see, Moon isn't dead.
Everything about Nice was carefully planned and faked!
And I...
will tear apart his disguise, bit by bit!