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After the so called fiasco at the the Gym, Meiya apologies to Shirogane for her rude behavior.
"Takeru, I deeply apologies, for my behavior, It's was uncalled for and rude of me ."
In his mind he knows that Meiya is quite strict on herself on how the way she acted in front of people just like her twin ...Yuuhi ..
" There's no need to apologizes, Meiya, You have every right too, I hold a lot secrets due to nature of my duties."
"I understand, but still my I broke an oath to my squad, about there background, there personal lives, that as long it doesn't affect the squad performance. I shouldn't been hasty to judge you. "
"Its alright , I take no offense on that matter , lets just move on ..."
" I see ... Takeru , you can ignore my question if you want too ... What's your sword style called? It shares some similarity with me own yet its different ."
He paused for awhile and pondered on this for he really never thought about it , just like his hand to hand skills, which it originally came form Ayamine, Meiya, and Tsukuyomi, but the sword style the main influence came from Meiya's , he clearly remembers all of the training for the loops and other branches with her.
Shirogane scratches his head "I studied under different mentors and self studied on my own... That's why my sword styles are mixed and I really never thought about that ..." Notices Meiya puzzled looks
" Hmmm ... A sword style with a without a name ... That's unheard of.."
" Well , If this bother you so much , I could name it " Hiten Mitsurugi -ryu" He jokingly answered
Upon hearing this Meiya flustered and small blush appeared at her cheeks " Don't just make up a sword style by using my family surname !"
" Just joking , sorry about that , Meiya ..."
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Days later, The cadets continued to practice, assembling their guns , and going as far doing it blindfolded, continued training at the firing range and to running laps in full gear .While Shirogane, Sumika and even Kasumi occasionally drops by and socialize with the cadets after their class at the PX . The cadets was pleasantly surprised that the meal that was served was real food
November 1, 2001 Yokohama Base, Shirogane's room 0630 Hours 6:30 AM
He , finished fixing his uniform, as usual , Sumika and Kasumi greets good morning to him , it becoming regular routine to them, for him this small moments like this, he treasured it dearly , the sense of normalcy between him and his childhood friend Sumika. It seem that Kasumi is slowly changing, she's showing hints of emotions on voice and her gestures...
" Later , Ta-kun " Sumika happily smiles
Then Kasumi waves her " See you later ..."
He goes out of his room stretches his arms and yawns , Then notice Ayamine and Sakaki at the corner of the hallway
" Class Rep , Ayamine , What bring you two here ?" He notice Sakaki fixing her glasses ,and Ayamine annoyingly glared at him. Both clearly agitated. Then the black haired odd ball speaks
" Must be nice , getting two pretty girls to visit you every morning, huh ? ... I guess it must be a daily routine too ."
He gestured by using his finger scratching his right cheeks " Well... Sumika has been like that since were little, yes I admit, its like a routine already ..." Notice Sakaki mood dampens
" A childhood friend ... It must be nice, Shirogane ..."
Ayamine notices her arch rival/nemesis wavering and said in a low tone "Coward ..." Sakaki over hears this
" Ayamine! If you have something to say... Say it in front of me!" Shirogane sensing trouble and intervene. He went in the between those two.
"Class Rep ! Ayamine ! Calm yourselves down ! Don't provoke each other ! If you have nothing good to say ...don't say it , just let it pass ..." Then he felt strange sense of Deja vu and mentally cursed, just as he was going to move. Ayamine form behind latched on him pressed her lips on his clothes and her body tightly against him ...
Upon seeing this Sakaki began to have a couple of comical tick marks on her head and her glasses flashed " Ayamine ... What the heck are you trying to do ..."
Her archival answered in muffed voice " Silencer ..."
" I can still hear you ..." Sakaki replied with an angry tone
Shirogane feels he in the crossfire of these two " Ayamine ! Don't provoke Class rep anymore , what happen to " Just think and let it pass?" He tries to move away but She continues to latch on him ...
" That's a good idea" her voice was still muffled by Shiroganes clothes , and pressed even more tightly on him, and the more Sakaki angrily reacted. He puts right hand on his face. and in his thoughts " Those two ...Really ... For every trolling of Ayamine , there a equal and opposite reaction of Class rep. This has to stop ..Must calmly and wisely think of a way ... Some how..."
Took a deep breath, in his calm and serious tone " Ayamine-san , Class Rep, lets stop this , you two are just feeding off each other temper and anxieties ... Its just not right and I expected more form you guys ... Sad to say this , I am disappointed by both of your actions."
Ayamine lets go, Sakaki calm down and has this subdue look on her face, there was a moment of silence. Shirogane feel awkward and light scratches the back of his head still pondering what to do. Then Ayamine broke the silence.
" How your relationship with Kagami, Sumika and Yashiro, Kasumi ?"
Shirogane eye brown twitches " Well, She's a dear Childhood friend ... about Kasumi , well she just tag alongs with Sumika ... That what I am allowed to say ..." in this thoughts " It plain as day what been bugging them ... Guess I am at fault too ..."
Ayamine gave a puzzled look , she's not sure how to ask this question. Sakaki seeing a opportunity to get back at her.
"Heh... Ayamine lost your nerve? Getting anxious ? What are you trying to ask ?"
She sharply eyed back at her " Asking the question that you, lack the courage to ask ...Sakaki"
" What did you say ! Fi..Fine !I get it ! In exchange , you have to say it too!"
" ..." Ayamine just made a grunting sound
Sakaki knows she has the upper hand "Ara ? What did you try to say ? Were you forcing me to say it first , when you don't have the guts to say it out loud ..."
" ..."
" Let's stop this okay , You two are going around in circles ... Ayamine , Sakaki lets be frank, You can ask me anything , but it's up to me whether or not I'll answer it ."
The both of them fell silent ... But Ayamine out of the blue
" Takeru, didn't I told you earlier to call me Kei-chan ..."
Shirogane raised his eye brows ,and while Sakaki by replies "EH? You ..." she glares at her arch nemesis ." You what to play that way ... Two can play this game ... " She called out in serious tone " Staring of now! call me by name ,no more of that class rep ... Shiro ... I meant Takeru-san .'
With his head slump , and took a deep breath " Hai hai , Chizuru-san , Kei-san we better go it almost time for roll call ..."
The two girls quickly left , Inside Shirogane mind have been having numerous flash backs at both Ayamine and Sakaki, the times that he dated them, took them at his arms ,made love to them , form the other loops, and at some branches at the pool side( Sakaki) and a hidden place at the night party (Ayamine) , the shocking part in other branches , He, Sakaki and Ayamine, all three of them ... They ... He quickly mentally punch to shatter that illusion that lecherous , yet guilty pleasure images ... Started to hate himself ... He felt really guilty ... and has brief flashes of operation Ouka ... All of the women that he fell in love with,they really gave it their all ...He shake his heads and remembers his main goal, which included his personal goal ... To protect the people that he cares dearly more than his own life ...
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At the cadet class room morning
Marimo was lecturing the cadets on Mission objectives,over all strategy,Combat doctrine and such . Shirogane and Sumika silently listens . The brown haired young man let his thoughts wonder. If logic dictates its the mission that more important than one human life, but in a philosophical sense , what if that one human life can change destiny , then it take priority than the mission , it is the MISSION ... He lazy glazed at his childhood friend ... Guess in my case ... The fact of the matter is, the truth are contradictory and paradoxical ...Remembered in his numerous loops... His friends asked if there ready and willing to sacrifice themselves to protect some thing precious to them, they all answered yes ... They all did ...at Operation "Ouka" ... in his thoughts "But this time its my turn now ...I have the means too ... To stand up and protect ...These precious people that gave the resolve in my life ."
" Alright , That all for today, Class dismiss!" Marimo told the cadets , Then Sakaki speaks " Salute..." All of them even Shirogane and Sumika gave the customary salute.
Sumika with a happy mood " Who's looking forward to Kyozuka oba- san , home cooked meal , raise your hand!"
As usual Tamase in her cheerful mood she raised her hand " Me!Me! That especially now the food served at the PX tasted great ! "
Then Meiya in her composed self " As always , You're pretty energetic as ever Tamase ..." she notice Shirogane , he was in deep thought " Takeru ? What the matter ? "
" Just , nothing Meiya , I just thought something ..." In his mind "Its now November first ... Mikoto, should be arriving any moment now ..."
Then Sakaki's turn to ask him " Takeru-san , What do you think ? About our lecture and our curriculum?"
The other girls was a bit surprised by Sakaki's demeanor , she seem more polite than usual, Takeru pause for a bit and answered.
"Well its fairly standard, military command structure, Typical UN combat doctrine ...well strategy and tactics goes hand in hand , in the art of war "Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat."
Sakaki and the rest was astonished.
" You're Incredible, incredibility ..." Ayamine added
" Guess , being called special by Professor Kouzuki , isn't just for show. Form taijustsu (Hand to hand), kenjutsu ( Sword skills), firearms, and you even seem to be knowledgeable about Sun Tzu's military philosophy ..." Meiya crossed her arms on her chest " In the true sense of the word your an "Eishi", Takeru , form someone that's from abroad, you seem to have you follow your own way of Bushido." unknown to her , two pair of eyes sharply glaring at her that belong to Ayamine and Sakaki .
" Thanks, Meiya , but I think your exaggerating too much ... In my opinion , courage, honor, integrity and genuine pride is universal in all cultures."
" I see, If it coming for you , Takeru, I'll take heed on your opinion."
" But , Shiro-kun , you're really amazing, you know, I sent some letters to my friend and father, they're please to hear that there's a elite Eishi that helping us on our training" It was the team mascot , Tamase in her cheerful gesture ..
He gulp upon hearing that She sent letters to her friend and father ... remembers the debacle that followed ...
Then Sumika calls out the cadets " Oi, every body ! Aren't you guys going to get lunch ? If we don't hurry other people are going to get the delicious ones first !"
Upon hearing his Ayamine was the first to go , and the rest of the cadets followed, Just as Shirogane step out of the room, the red haired girl, Sumika gave a annoyed and comical stare at him . She speaks " Hehhh ... Takeru-kun ... Its nice to see the kind of atmosphere developing between the cadets and you ..."
He stood frozen and began sweating a bit " Well ..."
She crosses her arms on her chest and deeply sigh " Takeru-kun ... I don't need to use my abilities to see that your getting there attention, well some are getting really interested in you ..." Shirogane just stood silently and Sumika continues "Ten being the highest scale , Ayamine , Sakak-san and Mitsurugi-san is 7.5 which is huge jump over the previous 5 , Tamase-chan is almost a 7 ... Instrutor Jinguuji is 5.5 ... As for Yuuko sensei ..." She shivers " Never mind."
"Then how about you ? " Shirogane asked her with a lazy tone.
She has a hint of blush on her cheeks " Well, If i said it ... It's self serving and self defeating , but in case of Kasumi-chan she's a 10 , she really trust you ...
He pull in right hand on his chin begin speaks " Kasumi-chan ? That's unexpected ..." He ponders " Is it because Sumika and Kasumi minds are link that close together to the point that there memories and emotions becoming one and the same? If so ... No point in over analyzing it , better observe for now.. "
" That's mean Takeru-kun ... " gave childish pout, notice the time " Later Takeru-kun .. I'll be at the PX " She waves her hand and He did the same..
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At the hallway, Shirogane leans on the wall , and was waiting for the last member of cadet 207 , Yoroi, Mikoto, as expected a light blue haired girl with Hakuryou school uniform is running quite fast and almost tripped , He reacted on instinct and catches her. and he asked.
" Hey, are you alright ? I hope you didn't sprain your ankles, and that fall could have hurt a lot."
The light blue haired girl, regains her footing and fix's her skirt and speaks " Gomen , Gomen , Thanks a lot,but I need to go, I got to report to the instructor !" just like that she walks away .
In Shirogane thoughts " Yup , this is the same Mikoto alright , the klutzy air head , and talking to her due to her silliness is confusing at times, but she a superb survival expert. In my so called original world my best pal ... was she crossing dressing as boy ?" Flashbacks of some thing indecent "Arggg ... She definitely a girl in this world !" In the past he told him self he wouldn't dare have romantic interest with younger girls like Tamase ... But having these flashbacks of Tamase, Mikoto and even Kasumi ... Knowing there personality and circumstances, he felt he drawn to them ...How could he so ...pathetic .. having indecent thoughts on them ..."Guess my other self was right ... Damn lolicon fetish ... ..." He followed the direction where Mikoto went .
Mikoto , glances back for a bit , a notice a brown hair young man going to the same directing as she is.
"Ne ne... What the matter ?"
He replies " I was just going at the same direction ..."
In a carefree manner she replies " You, know I've been in the hospital for a while , but today i can finally re join with my squad."
" I see glad to hear that your doing well..."
" Oh yeah, you know that my squad got a new guy, that's a super elite Eishi helping my team , I am excited , I can't wait to meet him !"
He silently ponders for a bit " Geh ...Tama , what kind of over fantastic tall tales did you write about me .. " thinks about him situation " Well it you think about think about it, I am a Time traveling, Dimensional slider, with some sort of Esper power and I posses over tech that is considered to be out of this world... Geh... I sound like a certain anime character that my other "selves" watched ..."
" Hmmm ... Hey, your new here too right ?"
"Well ... you can say that ..."
" Then ,I'll introduce my self, I am Yoroi , Mikoto , nice to meet you... You're?"
"Shirogane , Takeru same as well ..."
"Hmm... You can call me Mikoto. In return I'll call you Takeru ..."
" Sure, no problem .." he continue in his thoughts " Still the same as always ...Mikoto..."
" Hmm ... You know your name sounds similar ..." a gave shock expression " You're... You're the independent observer that Miki-san wrote about !" Then Tamase called out to her "Ah, Yoroi-san !"
" Miki-san Its been forever !"
One by one, the cadets, even Sumika and Kasumi appeared on the hallway, with a cheerful face Mikoto continued " Chizuru san !, Meiya-san and Kei-san ! Hi there !. Its been awhile !" She noticed a red haired girl with a yellow ribbon and the Silver blue hair girl with a bunny ears accessory " Ah, Kasumi-san ! and the one with the red hair ,you must be Kagami, Sumika-san ! Miki-san told a lot of nice things about you ... Nice to meet you too ..."
Then Miki introduces her friend " Sumika-san this is my good friend Yoroi,Mikoto ..."
" It a pleasure to meet you ... Yoroi-san .." answered by Sumika
" Please call me Mikoto , Miki-san friends are mine also , in turn I'll call you Sumika-san." She smiled back gave a cheerful and easy going mood. Sumika smiles and nods
" Sure thing, Mikoto-san." She continued smile, notice Mikoto offering her a hand shake , both them shook hands.
Meiya speaks Shirogane" I am glad that Sumika and you became acquainted, with Yoroi."
" Ah ! I almost forgot, I ve got to see our instructor !" She quickly bolts away ... Then goes back again " I got to hurry or I'll be late for lunch !, Bye, later Sumika-san and Takeru-san" ... Yet again bolts away , yet again goes back " That right's .. Let's shake ..." Shirogane lightly sighs and smiles they shook hands. In his thoughts " For a survival expert ... Her hands are quite small and soft skin ... I still amazed to believe that she's our combat medic ..."
" I'm looking forward to train with you, Bye now!" Just like that she left .. Then Meiya speaks .
" Quite surprised , that you're not bothered by Yoroi's actions , Takeru ..."
" Well, let just say I am quite used to dealing eccentric people ... like Professor Kouzuki ..."
Then Chizuru called there attention, they should get going at the PX, they have only an hour for there lunch break.
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Yuuko's Office 1700 hours ( 5:00 PM )
The Kouzuki sisters are reviewing the results of the a card size quantum computer chip with can process equivalent 150 billion supercomputers combined, how it reacted with Sumika's brain wave signals. Both scientist are very pleased with the results, the Older Kouzuki sister speaks
" All we need now is Lockweed's XG-70 ..."
" I've made the arrangements, trough the usual back channels ... Its just a matter of time , Motoko-nee, how's Kagami, Sumika's parameters ?"
" Pretty good , Too good for my liking ... Its like that quantum computer is tailored fit for her to use ... But as long as we can get the results , we need. I'll let it pass, and by the way , I am more interested on Shirogane, Takeru ... How could someone that been declared dead and missing four years ago just like Kagami Sumika , be here... In Shirogane's case ... I'm impressed yet alarmed ... He having access exotic technology never before seen on this planet ..."
Her younger sister smirked and joking tone replies " Who knows , he might be a form another world ... Like I care , as long gives me the results. "
" Hoh ... Is this connected? To the so-called UNAB001 and your Quantum Casualty theory? ... The mysterious mecha that suddenly appeared at the Yokohama hive area, I've seen some of the footage and reports. In the final moments of operation Lucifier , an odd 3 meter tall humanoid mecha single handily killed waves upon waves of BETA hordes , in a matter of seconds and last seen infiltrating the hive , but its unfortunate, that the G bombs was already launched ..."
Yuuko smirked even wider " Nee-san , as the head of the Altervative IV, I am not a liberty to discuss case sensitive details ..."
" I know... Your greedy as ever , Yuuko."
" Ara ... Guess who taught me that ..."
Someone knocks at the door and entered , it was none other than Shirogane, giving his progress reports.
" Nice of you to drop by, Shirogane." replied by Yuuko .
Shirogane gave a folder containing the details, gave a detailed summary on how the MCU( Mobile construction unit) and the food replicator are operated
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November 2 2001, Yokohama Base grounds
The cadets of 207 have some CQC sparring matches with dull practice knifes, and Shirogane was at the tent observing . The fist to spar was the melee experts Meiya and Ayamine. Both started there bout, they quickly start trading blows, arm blocks, Kicks and both are looking for an opening to pin down each other . After around fifteen minutes, both fighters distance themselves ... The Ayamine speaks ...
"Mitsurugi ... Want to bet on something ? Just to raise the stakes ..."
" Heh ... Quite surprised coming form you ... If it about Yakisoba I must decline ..."
The black haired odd ball speaks " ... Its about Takeru ..."
" Huh !? What about Takeru? ..." Meiya uncharacteristically lose a bit of composure
" Who ever win this match gets to sit beside him later at lunch at the PX ..."
The blue haired samurai " Wh..What ?! Ayamne! What's the meaning of this ! Its wrong! It's ...using Takeru like a prize ... and scheming behind his back"
"Hmmm ... Guess your not interested, since your the only obstacle ...Sakaki and the others are less of a threat in CQC ... Then you forfeit by default then ..."
The Meiya eyes sharpen and gave a serious look " Ayamine .. Are you mocking my pride as warrior .. After hearing this I wouldn't back down either ... I fully intend to win this match"
" That was my intention all long ..."
The two melee fighters continued their match, Shirogane notices that Meiya and Ayamine took there sparring match a notch higher, he turn his gaze at Mikoto. Tamase, they were cheering on, while Sakaki was observing silently ...And he thought " Since CQC is a prelude to TSF melee combat ... Might as well teach some tricks of the trade , to the rest of the cadets." he continue notes that , other than Meiya and Ayamine, the rest are gun interceptor/sweeper(Sakaki) , Impact guard (Tamase) Blast guard (Mikoto). He silently speaks " Class rep is no slouch on melee , while Tama,and Mikoto aren't super weak either ... Hmm ..Might as well..." Then he calls out
"Cass Rep! Tama! Mikoto ! " The girls noticed him , and came near . He notice a annoyed looks at Sakaki, she clears her throat and answers " Chi-zu-ru , what's the matter Shiro ... I meant Takeru-san ?"
" If you don't mind, I want to access your CQC skills."
Both Mikoto and Tamase " Eh ?" While Sakaki gave a surprised look and continued to asked
" I don't mind, but why all of the sudden ? Takeru-san?"
"Hmmm ... I think of this as supplemental lesson on TSF melee combat... We all know that the main weapon of TSF are firearms and ranged weapon systems , but guns do run out of ammo, you do get cornered, there are times a sword, knife and bare fist in CQC can mean the difference between life and death."
" Sugoi! ( Amazing) , As expected of Super Eishi , Takeru." It was the carefree , light blue haired girl, Mikoto.
" Ok-okay ... Miki shall do her best ... Even if I'm not that confident on my CQC .."
"Guess there's no helping it , I'll take your word on it then , Takeru-san. " Sakaki make her gesture with both of her hands of Whatever.
" Everyone ..Don't just take my word and just blindly believe what I tell you ... Don't forget this ...Believe in yourself, Not in you that who believe in me,Not the me that believes in you ...Believe in the you that believes in yourself ..."
The three girls , namely Sakaki, Tamase and Mikoto , blushed lightly , yet in the same time felt more motivated, Shirogane words reached subconscious psyche of the girls, It's like he knows and understand, there personal burdens and anxieties ..."
" So, Okay , who up for a one on one ?" Takeru, notice Tamase going forward, as she was to to say something , then Sakaki cuts in front of the pink haired team mascot.
Sakaki clears her throat " Alright then , as squad leader , I .." She fidgets a bit " I should be the first, to set an example ..." She ready her combat stance ...
" Alright then , Class rep , let's get started ..." Shirogane notices her annoyed look.
" How many time's do I have to repeat myself ..." a hint blush on her cheeks " Call me by my name ... Chizuru !"
They began to spar, Sakaki, threw a couple punches , kicks, and low leg swipe, Shirogane uses his open hand to block the fists, parried the kicks with minimal movement, and jumps to avoid the leg swipe. She already knew that he's a phenomenal fighter, she witness it the fight with Ayamine in hand to hand and Mitsurgi against with a Shinai ,he was holding back his full capabilities , but Sakaki told herself " Even if you're way better than me , don't you dare under estimate me !" She taught she saw an opening, does an elbow thrust , he used his open hand , to push away the attack, and threw her off guard, and expected a counter attack, but there was none. She saw him backing away , and hate to admit , That Shirogane was way out of her league.
" Hmm ... Pretty much by the book taijutsu ( hand to hand combat ) Chizuru ? Mind if I give you some pointers?"
" Sure ..."
Shirogane tells Sakaki ready her combat stance, he pondered a bit, he goes at her back and adjusted , her shoulder, arms and foot stance, But for her this took her by surprise, she never expected him to this up close, trying her best not blush. He slowly guides her movement , a couple of times and backs away.
" So Chizuru, do you get the gist of it ? On how to improve your CQC stance ?"
The long twin braided brown haired girl just nods , she hid her madly blushing face with her hair bangs, Then Shirogane's "New type flash" was suddenly on full alert , He could sense the hostile intent of Meiya and Ayamine .
" Hoh ...Takeru ... Nice of you to personally teach Sakaki ..." It was Meiya her arms are crossed and eyes are closed , but he could sense hostile aura around her .
The Ayamine glared at the her arch rival " So Sakaki ... It seems you really enjoyed your special training with him .. Huh ?" she gave her usual demeanor , but inside she's very ticked off inside .
"It-Its not what you think ... Ta-Takeru just suggested we should do some CQC exercises..." Notice the two (Meiya, Ayamine ) staring at her with questioning eyes , then the Miki and Mikoto speaks.
" Shiro-kun told us that he wanted to access our CQC skills, and was part of TSF training ." It was Miki
" Yeah, Yeah , Takeru even gave a cool speech like ... " Believe in me that believes in you or some thing like that ..." it was the air head Mitoko.
Shirogane gulp and was sweating like bullets, Mikoto cut out some of the important parts, and was fanning the flame of misunderstanding even more, Tamase speaks
" Hehh ...I thought , Its believe in yourself , not in you that believes in me , not in the me who believe in you , that you should believe in your self something like that ..."
In his thought "Nice save Tama !"
Shirogane continued to access Tamase and Mikoto's CQC abilities , but the three cadet's namely Meiya, Ayamine, Chizuru much to there annoyance, it seems that He treating Tamase and Mikoto with kiddy gloves , is more passive those two are involved, he even catches them is they're going to fall over.
In Meiya, Ayamine, Chizuru in there minds " Takeru's has Imouto/Lolicon fetish ..."
