In the pulsating heart of the city, where neon lights flicker and the bass reverberates through the night, Kento found himself living a life balancing precariously between duty and deception. By day, he was a hardworking young man with dreams of a simple life, but by night, he donned the heavy mantle of a bouncer at the newest hotspot in town—an underground fight club.

'"You mustn't call us 'neechan', Jun," Ryo said quietly as she helped the little boy to rinse his hair, mindful of not accidentally send soap into his eyes.' Stopping at an onsen after leaving Akiyoshido, Ryo takes on herself to have a conversation with Jun about herself, Seiji, and things that must remain secrets... Genderbending, Friendship.

Sequel to 'Think of the Children'. Or, the Samurai Troopers are children and the four Masho aren't exactly convinced by the idea of fighting kids. But go and tell that to their Master...

Sequel to 'Silence Speaks Louder'. There is a reason Ryo cannot speak, one he's not about to share with gossipy, mean-spirited classmates. Besides, it's partly their fault too... After all, how many times could Ryo bear to be asked "Hey, Sanada! Is it true what they say about your mother?" without breaking a little inside?

Episode 12. Shuu and Shin fight a garage-worth of possessed cars, and Shuu discovers a side of Shin he hadn't seen before. Those poor, poor cars...

'Seiji startled. "Sister… are you doing that because of me?" he asked hesitantly, torn between surprise and unease.' Or, Date Yayoi makes a surprising declaration over diner, much to the rest of her family's shock, wonder and acceptance.

"If you want the clay to obey you, then your mind must be free of stress and negative thoughts. To make a beautiful piece, you must let go of your anxiety and think of nothing but good things, such as the joy of the people who will use it. Do you understand, Shin?" Little Shin nodded seriously. "Yes, Mama,"

"It's not that I don't like foraging, but were we truly forced to get up at the crack of dawn to do it?" Kongo no Shuu complained, yawning loudly as he trailed behind. Naaza snorted. "If you didn't want to come, you could simply say so," he groused, unhappy with the complaining. Or, Naaza is out foraging for plants with Rekka no Ryo and Kongo no Shuu. It's annoying, until it's not.

Seiji has a crush on Ryo. And so does Touma. And Shin. And possibly Shuu too, though that's not very clear. What are teammates to do when they're all having feelings for the same person? Seiji and Touma have no idea, but talking it out certainly can't hurt, can it?

Little Shuu needs to wear glasses. It comes with a few problems, namely bullying. Thankfully, he has a Mama ready to comfort him...

Before his granddaughter's return with the Samurai Trooper they saw on TV and as the influence of the Youja spread over the University, Professor Yagyu makes his last stand...

In between Arago's first defeat and his reapperance, Jun takes care of his honorary 'Big Brothers' as best as he can.

'"Art and Craft sucks!" Touma proclaims, making Saeko pause with her coffee cup halfway to her lips.' Or, little Touma has to make a shoebox diorama for school, which is easier said than done when you have next to zero artistic talent. Thankfully, he has a devoted Mom to help him - if the coffee can finish waking her.

'"No, you were hopeful, and the rest of us were holding our breath," Shin corrects, half-turned, and there is a line of scars along his back that Ryo finds scarily familiar. He has the same.' Or, none of the Troopers had a perfect, rosy childhood, as Ryo discovers during communal bathing. It makes for some painful but also heartfelt bonding between the five boys...

"I can't believe we're really doing that," Seiji murmured under his breath. "It's illegal!" Or, Tokyo may be abandonned, but that doesn't mean it's completely empty either, and the Troopers decide to take the matter in their own hands and save lives while they're at it, much to Seiji's bemusement.

After suffering a shocking defeat from an enemy they know nothing about, the Ronin Warriors must relearn old skills and embrace new allies as they confront revelations that will shake the very foundations of their beliefs. Season 5 of Age of Defiance.

A mysterious girl name Minako Hura and mysterious pink dragon-like creature try to find out about this girl's past for the danger to come around as Talpa wants her for something having the Pure Heart power for the Ronin Warriors. Discovering friendship, a right to fight, caring, and soon to be falling in love. For Ryo likes her as he, Kento, Cye, Rowen, and Sage will protect her.

Ryo hasn't been home in a while. He has traveled a lot here and there. It was time to come home. However, Mia was on her honeymoon and left a house sitter who seems more than just a girl from the US.

In a Sendai hospital, two little boys about to become big brothers meet. It's the beginning of a wonderful friendship, and it all starts with a compliment on golden hair and building blocks castles.

"There is one among our number who has been staying strangely silent since that fight started. Is there a reason for it?" Or, the Troopers' first meeting in Shinjuku goes slightly differently. Rekka no Ryo is strangely silent, and a disgruntled Seiji fails to wonder the reason why in time. To be fair, he's also distracted by his new companion's eyes and smile...

Ryo's expression turned grim. "There are so many people in the city who risk getting caught up in the fighting… and still, the only one I truly care about right now is Dad. How pathetic is that?" Or, a handful of days before the Youjakai strikes, Ryo is torn by worries, and Byakuen is there to cheer him up.

After his attempt at capturing Suiko no Shin takes a sour turn, Naaza and the rest of the Masho must scramble to save the boy's life. It's easier said than done, sadly, when the boy won't stop thrashing, fever has settled in and Naaza's painkillers' effects are limited.

'Straining his ears, the white tiger heard Ryo's by now familiar giggling and he hastened, half-fearing his cub had gotten into trouble again. He hadn't. Technically.' Or, little Ryo made new friends while Byakuen was napping, and now the tiger must deal with it.

Between Episode 1 and Episode 2. Hidden in the subway after the Troopers' first victory over a Youja and a narrow rescue that stroked both their inner fears, Jun and Shuu use the opportunity to bond and get to know each other better...

"When you're old enough, we'll share a drink together on your birthday, Nasutei." So her Grandfather had promised her, once upon a time... But not all promises were made to be kept.