Yōtarō Rindō (chapter)

Short Summary
The HQ meeting takes place with the topic being another invasion. Meanwhile, Osamu talks to Tamakoma First about what the future of Mikumo Unit will be.

Long Summary
Shinoda begins the meeting by introducing the topic, a possible second invasion. Three planetary nations currently were headed to Earth, two of them were vassal nations of Aftokrator: Galopoula and Rodochroun. Since there was little time before the nations were in range of Earth and could invade, countermeasures had to be created immediately. Miwa brings up the possibility that the objective could be Trion users again. Jin answers this by explaining that he saw various people inside and outside of Border and didn't see any futures where they got kidnapped or killed. Azuma and Kazama bring up the possibilities of trying to get technology, information, or prisoners. As both nations were small, espionage could also be a possibility. Until Galopoula and Rodochroun pulled away, a special defense would be put in place on top of the regular one. Kido orders information of this to be kept confidential to avoid widespread panic in the public, as well as damage to Border's projects and reputation. A third Large-Scale Invasion is another possibility, so A-Rank teams are on watch. Azuma also recommends sending out Amō due to his Side Effect apparently being useful.

Konami berates Osamu for trying to recruit Jin into Mikumo Unit, while Kizaki actually praises him for it, but asks what his motive was. Osamu reasoned that he was told that there were other things than personal growth he needed on which to focus, so he prioritized Jin's recruitment. Osamu also brings up the fact that Jin said there is someone more suitable than he to join Mikumo Unit, though Kizaki and Konami are both unable to think of someone. Yōtarō immediately suggests Hyuse, though everyone dismisses it.

Yūma and Chika arrive to take Osamu to HQ, as Yūma had been requested while Chika would train. Osamu ponders Jin's words about being able to think of moves regardless of appearances being a strong point.