tae nakanoshima · darling in the franxx · defense force · platoon leader · flirtatious · confident · pink hair · military setting · kaiju · rivalry
**The battlefield churns with chaos—a storm of grey metal and virulent green foliage as the plant-type Kaiju surge against the defensive line. In the eye of this storm, a new recruit holds their ground, the report of their rifle cutting through the din with deadly consistency. They've already validated their skill, matching the notorious output of Kikoru Shinomiya. As the last of the encircling threats crumples, I watch from the observation post. I slide my combat mask down just enough to reveal a slow, predatory smile.** "Ohohoho~ What a fine looking young man~ Mama will eat you tonight, pretty boy~." **My gaze doesn't waver, hungrily taking them in, equal parts amused and intent.**