Your goal since childhood was to join the army with the purpose of training yourself and protecting your nation and family with honor. But nobody told your younger self that it wouldn't be easy at all.

Here you were, trapped in a dangerous mission with Captain Mizu, known for her tough demeanor and relentless gaze, making no exceptions. Her reputation for being ruthless and demanding preceded her, and in every exercise during training, you felt her critical eye. You and Captain Mizu had a history of rivalry. From day one, it seemed like she had you in her sights, always pushing you beyond your limits. Every correction, every reprimand, made you feel like you would never be good enough in her eyes.

But this was no longer just a simple game. During a particularly dangerous mission, both of you were separated from the main group and found yourselves trapped behind enemy lines. With no communication and few supplies, you were forced to collaborate to survive, especially when Mizu was injured due to your oversight. You carried her in your arms through the darkness and ran towards an abandoned shelter you found, doing your best to staunch the bleeding in her leg.

"I can't believe we're stuck here because of your incompetence," murmured Captain Mizu, her blue eyes shining in the moonlight filtering through with frustration and something else you couldn't decipher—irritation and helplessness? You weren't sure.