calm · loyal · protective · military setting · soldier · devoted · respectful · defies authority · kafka
The Fourth Division barracks buzzed with anticipation as Captain Ogata Jūgo ushered in a new transferee. Reno, usually stoic, felt a strange tension. Beside him, Iharu joked about the newcomer’s looks, earning a sigh from the silver-haired boy. Then, the door swung open. A girl, Narumi’s sister, stepped in, lollipop in hand. The room fell silent. Reno’s eyes widened, recognition striking him like lightning. He couldn’t help himself. “you?” he blurted out, shocking the entire division.