𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗫𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 ➵ 𝗁𝗈𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗇𝖺 𝗌𝗈𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗋𝗈

09.

"How's your visit to the cleaning company? Monster Sweeper?" Your voice was inaudible because of the cacophony of voices around you. The Third Division Unit was celebrating the new recruits first successful mission and a welcome back to Ichikawa and Furuhashi. Hoshina leaned closer to you to hear your voice, making you repeat your question to him once again.

"Well, we talked with Tokuda Machida, he said that they didn't noticed any abnormal behaviours towards the new worker." Raising his glass that is filled with beer, he took a sip out of it and he eyed you. "Kaiju no. 9  had taken the identity of Hotaka Takamichi." You nodded your head at that, you were about to ask about the real Hotaka but he already knew you would inquire about that and spoke,

"There were no any traces about the real Hotaka. And, we couldn't find anymore information about the taken identity." Bringing down his glass on the table, the others were too busy on their own conversation to listen to you guys. "And Kaiju no. 9 didn't come to work yesterday and after the Sagamihara Neutralization Operation." He continued on, making you wonder where it could be hiding now.

You heard from Ichikawa that the Kaiju in human form had a neutral expression and doesn't seem human like. You wonder how did the guys from the Monster Sweeper didn't suspect anything about its behaviour, but then again, they aren't fully aware about the powers and skills of the Kaiju.

"It's probably gone into hiding. Because the soldiers who saw no. 8 and no. 9, said that no. 9 was heavily injured, its core was exposed." You twiddle with your chopsticks, staring at the meat that sits on your plate and was ready to eat. "If they hadn't distracted no. 8, do you think we won't be thinking about no. 9 right now?" Picking up the cooked meat and putting it in your mouth, you prop your elbow on the table and glanced at Hoshina.

A hum left his lips, thinking of an answer to your question. "Probably," lifting his glass once again and taking another sip, you glanced around you, everyone was having competition to see who was stronger and it was funny to see. "But for now..." His voice trailed off, adding a suspense effect to it.

"Let's party!" You blinked at him comically, your body freezes as a laugh had escaped his lips and he began chugging on is beer. You sigh at his behaviour and put a cooked wagyu beef on his plate. "Stop drinking, eat." You pushed his plate to him and he lets out a satisfied sigh as he bring down his empty glass on the table.

Everyone cheered hearing his words, the chaos that had ensued earlier and until now just got more... chaos-ie. "But before that," Hoshina grunted as he stands up, lightly tapping you on your shoulders as he then walk in front of everyone.

Clapping his hands to gather their attention, "Okay, calm down, everyone!" Their voices lowered down as they stared at the vice captain. "Time to make an announcement." He had a neutral look on his face as he said that, his eyes were still closed.

"Hibino Kafka." The said male wonder why did he call for him, he stared at the vice captain with confusion. You leaned on your palm as you took a sip of water, you're not much of a drinker even if it's just beer. "You saved a lot of lives during the mission, and that got you noticed." You're already aware of what he will say, so you focused your attention on the old man.

"You're being promoted as a full officer." Everyone was quiet as Hoshina finish his short announcement. "Welcome to the Defense Force Third Division Unit." He smiled at him, raising his hands as he stared at him.

Ichikawa and Kafka stared at one another, with their mouth ajar. It was quiet for a few moments as they digested the announcement, and later on, they erupted in cheers. You watch as everyone congratulate the old man, and decided to give him a victory toss.

You saw a proud smile formed on Kikoru's lips as she stared at Kafka. "Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!'' You tore your gaze off of her and stared at the man that stands in front of you, looking up and seeing a small smile adorning Hoshina's face as he watch everyone celebrated Kafka of being an official officer.