Episode 137: Chasing the Doctor's Runaway Girl" and "The End of the World.
『 As Rose's eyes flickered with a hint of temptation, the Doctor added casually,
"Of course, you can also choose to stay... Working, eating, and passing the time with sleep, day in and day out, or you can do whatever you want, go wherever you please."
"Um, I'm really sorry, but I can't go anywhere," Rose said, full of apologies.
Because her boyfriend, Mickey, was holding her tightly, unwilling to let her leave for even half a step.
"I have to find my mom, and someone needs to take care of this big idiot."
"Alright," the Doctor replied regretfully, "Then I look forward to meeting you again if fate allows."
The Doctor understood completely.
After all, Rose had a family and a lover;
She couldn't abandon everything and embark on a spontaneous journey.
Watching the TARDIS slowly disappear before her eyes, a hint of regret welled up in Rose's heart.
But since she had made her choice, she had to stick to it firmly.
So, she took her boyfriend, Mickey, and prepared to go home.
However, not long after,
The familiar voice from behind sounded again.
The TARDIS gradually transformed from illusory to solid, appearing in their field of vision.
"I forgot to mention, my TARDIS can travel through time and space, you know?" the Doctor said, opening the door.
As these words entered her ears, a quiet expectation bloomed in Rose's heart.
She quickly gave her boyfriend, Mickey, a kiss and sprinted towards the TARDIS.
And with that, her journey of time and space adventure officially began. 』
『 .....』
/Screen goes black
"Ding! 'Plastic Mannequins Lurk on Earth, Reviving at Midnight to Hunt Humans' has concluded."
"Ding! 'The End of World // The Last Human 5 Billion Years Later' has begun."
〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ March 7th (Honkai: Star Rail): "There's more?" ] ...
[ Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): "??" ] ...
[ Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): "The End of World, and only one human left?" ]
[ Yukinoshita Yukino (Oregairu): "I think what's most important here isn't '5 billion years later,' is it?" ]
[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "If it really gets to that point, it would be very normal, wouldn't it? The sun's lifespan is also nearing its end." ]
[ Mai Sakurajima (Bunny Girl Senpai): "It really can travel to such a distant future." ]
[ Lumine (Genshin Impact): "Time, this really is..." ]
[ Zhongli (Genshin Impact): "Five billion years, what a magnificent existence that is." ]
[ .....]
『 In the screen, ever since Rose followed the Doctor into a peculiar room.
The two of them had just traveled from the 21st century to this place.
They chose this observation station, built five billion years later, as the first stop on their grand adventure through time and space.
Here, they were about to witness an incredible moment with their own eyes.
Just as Rose was still pondering,
The Doctor suddenly raised his wrist and checked his watch.
"Wait a moment,"
Instantly...
Through the glass in front of them, the enormous sun suddenly erupted with astonishing energy.
It felt as if this power could destroy the entire world in an instant.
But the two people in the room seemed completely unaffected, quietly watching the scene unfold before them.
"Today, the sun will begin to expand."
"Welcome to the scene of the end of the world."
At this moment, Rose was a little disbelieving. If this planet truly ended,
What would happen to the humans living on it?
The Doctor spoke unhurriedly.
"A long, long time ago, humans already broke free from Earth and journeyed through space."
"There has long been no living life on this planet."
"So, it will soon be swallowed by the sun."
Such a shocking and magnificent scene naturally attracted many powerful and influential figures to watch.
The place where they were standing was Observation Deck No. 1, which offered the best viewing experience.
As the camera slowly moved,
We arrived in the vast expanse of the universe, where a massive cross-shaped artificial structure floated, majestically erected on a planet...
At this moment, a magnificent spaceship was flying at full speed towards this observation station. 』
『 .....』
〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Yuri Nakamura (Angel Beats): "The humans of that world flew into space?" ]
[ Haibara Ai (Detective Conan): "After all, this is 5 billion years in the future, so it's hard to say if they're still human." ]
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "Aliens—what exactly would they look like? Hopefully not just a one-eyed guy!" ]
[ .....]
『 The camera then cut back to where the Doctor was.
Behind the two of them, a blue-skinned alien noticed them.
This was the staff member of Observation Deck No. 1.
He walked over and politely asked them to show their invitation cards.
Although they had appeared suddenly through the TARDIS, unlike Rose's nervousness, the Doctor seemed exceptionally calm, pulling out a passport from his pocket.
The Doctor casually explained a few words to the staff member.
Unexpectedly, after seeing the blank card, the staff member treated them as honored guests.
Rose, standing by, couldn't help but feel a hint of confusion.
"This is a psychic paper," the Doctor said, holding up the card in his hand and patiently explaining, "Whatever information I want it to display, it will display."
"This saves us a lot of time."
After resolving this issue, the two of them once again looked at the sun, which was about to be destroyed. 』
『 .....』
〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "How amazing! This little card actually has such a function." ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "Being able to disguise yourself as different characters, that sounds very interesting." ]
[ Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): "So convenient! You can change your identity anytime. Hehehe." ]
[ Nao Tomori (Charlotte): "Isn't that thing a bit sketchy?" ]
[ Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan): "Sounds pretty good; this way, you don't have to create new identities for yourself." ]
[ .....]
『 The main hall welcomed a new batch of visitors.
The first to appear was a large face framed in a box.
And this, surprisingly, was the last human remaining on Earth.
⟦ Lady Cassandra ⟧
After 708 plastic surgeries, all that remained of her entire body was a single sheet of facial skin.
Her body was fixed to a frame,
And her head was placed in an iron canister below.
Despite her appearance, she still meticulously cared for her delicate skin.
"Keep me moisturized."
As soon as her words fell, a staff member nearby raised a spray bottle,
And sprayed some liquid onto Cassandra's body (or rather, her face?). 』
『 .....』
〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Haibara Ai (Detective Conan): "What a strange... skin?" ]
[ Haibara Ai (Detective Conan): "Sorry, I can't think of a useful adjective either." ]
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "This... the last human?" ]
[ Zhongli (Genshin Impact): "...." ]
[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "Can such an existence still be called human?" ]
[ .....]
『 The screen then showed the organizer of this observation event.
⟦ "The Face of Boe" ⟧ 』
『 .....』
〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "Shouldn't this be 'What a big head?'" ]
[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "The area is a bit much." ]
[ The Herta (Honkai: Star Rail): "First the plastic people, and now this kind of existence, interesting." ]
[ Ruan Mei (Honkai: Impact Third): "My desire for research has increased." ]
[ .....]
『 Other various peculiar guests also entered the scene one after another.
Each guest brought a gift symbolizing peace.
Cassandra presented an ostrich egg, rumored to hatch turkeys.
Tree of Cheem brought a small branch broken off from his grandfather's tree.
In return, the Doctor gave them "fresh" air from his lungs.
In a cycle of reciprocity, the blue dwarf returned the favor with his own saliva to the Doctor.
Finally, several black-robed individuals wearing large gold chains presented a rather formal gift:
A finely crafted metallic sphere.
Even the flight attendants received one.
With the gifts distributed, everyone began to eagerly await the demise of the planet.
At this moment, there was still half an hour until the final moment arrived.
Rose, the most normal, genuine Earthling present,
Witnessing this group of alien elites vying to watch the end of her home planet.
A sense of indescribable loneliness welled up in her heart.
She quietly walked alone into a room,
Gazing at the massive home planet through the transparent glass.
It was so close, yet felt so far away.
Fortunately, the Doctor arrived by her side in time, noticing Rose's unusual emotions.
So, he wanted to accompany her through this time.
However, Rose was unsure if the Doctor could understand her sadness,
After all, they were strangers who had only known each other for two days,
And she didn't know much about the Doctor either.
"Who are you exactly, Doctor?"
"What kind of alien are you?"
Facing Rose's questions, the Doctor replied with a heavy tone, "I am just a Doctor."
"Then, which planet are you from?" Rose asked curiously.
"Heh, it seems you don't know where it should be," the Doctor forced a smile, saying this common phrase.
"Then where are you from?"
"What's wrong?!"
"You have to tell me, who are you?!"
Rose's barrage of questions instantly changed the Doctor's expression.
"I am me! Right here! And now!" The Doctor's voice gradually grew louder, "Do you see? Here, this is me!"
"Yes, because you brought me here, so you have to tell me!"
Seeing the Doctor unwilling to discuss this topic, Rose's anxious mood slowly calmed down.
She realized that he might have reasons that were difficult to express.
And at this moment, after Rose discovered the Doctor's unspeakable secret, to ease the awkward atmosphere, she cleverly said:
"At a time like this, we don't need to argue with a taxi driver."
Having already arrived here, she couldn't just call a taxi and leave immediately.
The Doctor heard this, a slight smile playing on his lips, remaining silent. He reached for Rose's phone and installed a special gadget on it.
With this, Rose, using some miraculous technology, successfully dialed the number she wanted to contact.
Full of questions, Rose thus completed a phone call with her mother, spanning five billion years.
Just as the two were enjoying this moment of tranquility, a sudden jolt abruptly interrupted their leisure.
The Doctor was very surprised; normally, this shouldn't happen.
After all, the observation station's space station was equipped with a complete automatic control system, and violent vibrations without cause were simply impossible.
Just as the Doctor suspected, the crew member in the cockpit on the other side was nervously searching for the source of the vibration.
But at this moment, a detail escaped his notice—a spider-like robot suddenly scurried out of the metallic sphere given by the black-robed man.
Everyone then watched as this metal spider climbed onto the control panel and pressed the yellow button.
That was a controller that could weaken the solar filter protection of the entire room.
Once activated, even the crew member couldn't reverse it.
So, as a strong light suddenly poured down, the crew member in the picture instantly vanished without a trace. 』
『 .....』
〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): "??? Where did this person go? How did they disappear instantly?" ]
[ Haibara Ai (Detective Conan): "Due to the high temperature, they were instantly vaporized." ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "V-vaporized?? That's terrifying!!" ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "That metal robot, it was sent by those guys in the black clothes, right?" ]
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "Are they the bad guys this time?" ]
[ Yuigahama Yui (Oregairu): "It's over, the last human in that world is about to be gone too." ]
[ .....]
『 On the other side,
The Doctor also planned to investigate this strange matter.
Just then, the Tree Woman suddenly approached, offering to accompany the Doctor to inspect the pipes and see the situation firsthand.
"Perhaps we can find some crucial clues there," the Tree Woman said with a smile.
Rose, standing by, seeing that she might not be of much help, voluntarily moved aside.
She found the last human alive in that era—Lady Cassandra.
At this moment, she urgently wanted to know if the other party was truly the last of humanity.
Cassandra quickly gave an affirmative answer.
As far as she knew, her parents were the last generation born and buried on Earth.
Therefore, Cassandra naturally believed herself to be the last pure human.
She showed great disdain for the new generation in the galaxy who were mixed with alien races.
"Do you know what I call those people?"
"Half-breeds!"
Rose couldn't hold back anymore when she heard this.
"You're not a true human."
"What else on you proves your identity besides this lifeless skin worn smooth by time?"
"I am the last pure human!"
After Rose finished speaking to Cassandra, she turned and left resolutely.
However, before she could walk far, she was struck down by the black-clad man guarding the door,
And instantly lost consciousness. 』
『 .....』
〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): "Ah? These people, are they those... guys with the big gold chains? So they're the bad guys?!" ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "Plus the metal ball from before, it was sent by these guys." ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "What exactly do these guys want to do? Kill everyone?" ]
[ .....]
『 On the other side,
The Doctor and the Tree Woman walked together to the pipe repair area.
They were busy inspecting the core part of the system, and they were quick about it.
It was during this time that the Tree Woman plucked up the courage to explain why she had come here with the Doctor.
"Just now, I subtly scanned your body structure."
"Now, I have a good idea of what your true identity is."
Upon hearing this, the Doctor fell silent.
Because most people, once they discovered someone was a Time Lord and learned about the chaos their race had caused in the universe, would get incredibly angry.
But this Tree Woman, surprisingly, didn't do that.
She did notice one thing: that the powerful Time Lord race had gone extinct.
The Doctor before her was the only one left of his kind.
Wandering alone in this vast universe.
So, at this moment, the Tree Woman began to comfort the Doctor very sincerely.
Listening to the Tree Woman's warm and thoughtful words, the Doctor's tears suddenly welled up.
Then, the Doctor placed his hand on the Tree Woman's hand, which was resting on his arm. 』
『 .....』
〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Yukinoshita Yukino (Oregairu): "The last person of a race?" ]
[ Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): "The Time Lord race, no wonder they can travel through time. So they are the lords of time." ]
[ Haibara Ai (Detective Conan): "It's understandable, being the last person of one's own race, that's indeed difficult to talk about." ]
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "Damn it, who is so hateful as to have... all of the Doctor's kin?" ]
(Doctor: Didn't expect that, did you? It was me. // Well, I think it was me.)
[ .....]
『 The camera shifts,
The two people who had been tracing the source of the problem soon arrived at the entrance of the station control room.
There, they surprisingly discovered the culprit who had previously sabotaged the space signal scrambler—a metallic spider.
After careful inspection, they were astonished to realize,
It was this little guy who was causing trouble behind the scenes.
It made one curious: who exactly created this thing?
No sooner had the thought crossed their minds than the two immediately planned to return to the main hall to study it in detail.
But halfway through their run, they suddenly remembered that the crew member had met with misfortune.
Due to the failure of the solar filter, he had already been mercilessly burned to death by the scorching sun.
Just then, the Doctor's ears caught a sound not far away,
Rose's cry for help. 』
『 .....』