𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐋 ─ Hoshina S.

004

LAST ONE.

"No. 2016 is now engaging with the last Kaiju alive, the Honju." the woman alerted everyone,

Go Kikoru, I have faith in you.

[Name] thought as she watched Kikoru pull the safety pin off the bomb and threw it close to the Kaiju, catching its attention.

As the Kaiju opened its mouth to roar, Kikoru took it as a chance to jump right at the entrance of its mouth, shooting it.

The Honju's stomach bubbled before bursting, blood splashing everywhere.

Others sweatdropped at the sight, while some smiled in victory.

"H-Honju destroyed.. The test is over."

"KYAAA!! KIKORU-CHAN! YOU DID IT, I'M SO PROUD OF YOUUU! IT'S OVER NOOOW!!" [Name] squealed, hugging her tightly.

"G-Get off of me!" Kikoru said loudly, trying to pry off her grasp. She was red because of the compliment.

.. Noone has ever said that they were proud of her ever since her mother died.

"Recalling drones. Well done, everyone."

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"She's everything I've heard and more. Kikoru Shinomiya, I mean." The Captain, Ashiro, finally spoke.

"Aswell as No. 1415, [Name] Tachibana. I've seen her kill many Yojus so swift and fast. She's got potential." she continued, to which the Vice Captain chimed in.

"Ah, right. We've projected atleast 30 to drop out, but as it stands, no dropouts. Only minimal injured." he explained, continuing to ramble.

"I'd say it's because of her presence. That's the commander's daughter for you. I have no doubt that she'll be the linchpin of the defense force."

"As for Tachibana, she's also got potential. I can tell she'll become an officer in no time." he placed his chin on the palm of his hand as he stared at [Name]'s document, looking at her picture, deep in thought.

But I feel like I've seen that face before.. Where though?

Meanwhile, Kikoru was staring at the sky, mumbling something incoherent to [Name].

After that, she flipped her hair and walked away with [Name] following her.

"Hah! I guess I should head back to thrive on Hibino Kafka's foolishness the fourth time." Kikoru said smugly, to which [Name] chuckled playfully.

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But then they both stopped walking, immediately feeling the sudden change in the atmosphere.

[Name] looked behind her, to see a creature staring at the both of them creepily. Her eyes widened in horror. Kikoru followed her action.

"Huh? What's that thing?" Kikoru mumbled to herself quietly,

But as Kikoru was thinking to herself, the creature pointed its index finger at Kikoru. [Name]'s eyes widened.

"KIKORU! GET AWAY!" she quickly covered Kikoru.

BANG!

[Name] fell on her knees, coughing out blood.

"TACHIBANA!" Kikoru placed a hand on her shoulder, but [Name] signalled that she was okay.

What in the actual fuck is happening..? Is this some shitty unexpected test?

W-What is that thing..? That wasn't in the list.. So what the fuck is that party pooper doing here?!

We both watched in horror as the Honju Kikoru killed earlier was revived by that creature, patting the Honju gently.

"There now.. I'll leave the rest to you."

This one can speak.. What the actual..

"As for you two, make sure to chew before you swallow."

Then that creature shot almost every part of [Name]'s upper body, along with Kikoru.

Meanwhile, back at the Defense Force, everyone was panicking.

"2016 and 1415's vitals are down!!" the woman announced,

"Down?! What the hell does that mean?! What's going on?!?!" Hoshina gritted his teeth as he stared at the two girls' vitals.

"The monsters on the exercise ground are reviving one after another!" the woman explain, making Hoshina sweat in fear.

What the.. They shouldn't be able to do that.

"The revived monster's resilience has been confirmed, 6.4!" the woman's eyes widened.

Its strength is rising?! It would take the whole squad to defeat that level!

"Hoshina. We're moving out." Captain Ashiro demanded, immediately walking away.

"Copy that." Hoshina followed, before turning to the monitor.

"Activate all examinee shields! Dispatch all drones to get a better look at the situation!" he commanded, to which the others nodded.

Meanwhile, back at the training grounds, [Name] got up with her hands on the floor for support.

I can still move.. I-I can still move..

She breathed heavily, "Someone's gotta take care of this party pooping bitch. And that's going to be me." she mumbled softly, before shooting the Honju.

"DIE, YOU PIECE OF SHIT!" she was so focused on aiming at the Kaiju that she didn't even realize that there was an upcoming hand ready to slam her.

"TACHIBANA-SAN!" before Kikoru's words could reach her ears, the Honju slammed her onto a brick wall.

[Name] groaned in pain, shit..

"Mama! Papa!! I'll protect you both! I swear!"

Broken promises to the deceased, huh?