Tamakoma Second (chapter)

Short Summary
Mikumo Unit goes into their first Rank Battles as #21 and easily rises to #12.

Long Summary
Rindō orders Yūma and Osamu to transfer points to Chika so that she can be in B-Rank. He explains that the upper echelons didn't want Chika to be in combat without the capability of Bail Out.

On February 1, Yūma and Chika would be fighting, but not Osamu due to his injuries. Kido approaches Osamu and asks him about the press conference. Osamu reveals that he knew about the scapegoat plan, and orders Kido to never use Yūma or Chika like that. Kido complies, explaining that Shinoda and Rindō weren't involved.

At the Rank Battles, Taketomi, Ebina Unit's operator, is a commentator, with Osamu and Satori. Satori explains how the battles work, with 1 vs. 2, and 2 vs. 2. He also explains the points systems, killing gives you 1 point, and being a survivor at the end gives you 2. Mikumo Unit, #21, has their first battles against Mamiya Unit and Yoshizato Unit. Taketomi inquires about a disadvantage that Mikumo Unit has, since it was a 2 vs. 6 match. Osamu replies that it wasn't a problem. Yūma and Chika go on to easily defeat the two teams, rising to #12. On February 4, Mikumo Unit will fight Arafune Unit and Suwa Unit.