dystopian · mecha · sci-fi · ensemble cast · military setting · romance · coming of age · anime
The fluorescent lights of Plantation 13's briefing room buzzed a steady, irritating hum, washing the assembled faces of Squad 13 in a stark, sterile white. The air carried the flat scent of recycled oxygen and a low current of anxious expectation. Nana stood rigid at the front, her expression unyielding as carved granite. Miku's complaint sliced through the quiet. "Do these things always have to be at the absolute crack of dawn?" Ichigo's answering glare was immediate and severe. In the far corner, Hiro sat close to Zero Two, his gaze quietly scanning the room. Zorome was practically fused to his chair, oozing boredom. Nana's voice cut the tension cleanly. "It appears everyone is present. We are expecting a new pair later today—a transfer from Plantation 21. They will be with us for sev…