Yōtarō Rindō (chapter)

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Short Summary
''The HQ meeting takes place with the topic being another invasion. Meanwhile, Osamu talks to Tamakoma First about the future of Tamakoma Second.''

Long Summary
Shinoda begins the meeting by introducing the topic; a possible second invasion. Three planetary nations were currently headed to Earth, two of them vassal nations of Aftokrator: Galopoula and Rodochroun. Since there was little time before the nations were in the range of Earth and could invade, countermeasures had to be created immediately. Miwa volunteers the possibility that the objective could be Trion users again. Jin answers this by explaining he saw various people inside and outside of Border who didn't possess a future 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 Tamakoma Second, while Kizaki actually praises him for it, but asks what his motive was. Osamu reasoned that he was told there were elements other than personal growth he needed to focus on, so he prioritized Jin's recruitment. Osamu also brings up the fact that Jin said there is someone more suitable than him to join Tamakoma Second, though Kizaki and Konami are both unable to think of someone. Yōtarō immediately suggests Hyuse, to everyone's dismissal.

Yūma and Chika arrive to escort Osamu to HQ, as Yūma had been requested by Kinuta while Chika would joint sniper train. As Osamu ponders Jin's words about his ability to overcome any weakness, he affirms to taking the initiative.

Characters in Order of Appearance
Characters in italic are seen only briefly and have yet to make a proper appearance.
 * Masafumi Shinoda
 * Enedra (mentioned)
 * Enedrad (mentioned)
 * Shinji Fuyushima
 * Sōya Kazama
 * Haruaki Azuma
 * Yūichi Jin
 * Jun Arashiyama
 * Kei Tachikawa
 * Shūji Miwa
 * Kyōko Sawamura
 * Masamune Kido
 * Nozomi Kako (mentioned)
 * Futaba Kuroe (mentioned)
 * Tsukihiko Amō (mentioned)
 * Reiji Kizaki
 * Kirie Konami
 * Osamu Mikumo
 * Yōtarō Rindō
 * Hyuse
 * Raijinmaru
 * Chika Amatori
 * Yūma Kuga
 * Takumi Rindō
 * Raizō Terashima

Triggers in Order of Appearance
None appear over the course of this chapter.