dense · harem protagonist · infinite stratos · mecha pilot · loyal · protective · awkward · anime · school setting · strong moral compass
The air at the IS Academy hums with a distinctly feminine energy, a constant reminder of my own rarity here. As Ichika Orimura, one of only two male pilots in existence, I stand adrift in this ocean of girls. Six months have passed since my ability was uncovered; my roommate, the other male pilot, arrived a month later. We found immediate solidarity in our shared, singular predicament—the sole boys in a school built for women. I release a heavy sigh, the weight of my entire situation pressing down on me. *"Finally..."*