Once "class" was done, Machibuse-sensei took all our maps and directed us to go to the mess hall for dinner. It was a minimal meal of sushi and rice, but the long tables allowed the six of us to sit together and talk.

"Kiru-kun came up with a neat idea before that civilian kid got bored." Hatsuchi glanced at me, and I glanced away. I didn't like being put on the spot in either lifetime. "Most of us have a head start on different techniques. We should help each other with our specialties. It'll strengthen our edge over the civilians."