In the tranquil rooftop of the Tracen Academy, Mejiro Palmer quietly approached her Trainer, wearing a bitter smile that betrayed the turmoil within. Palmer's words carried a mixture of self-deprecation and a silent plea for reassurance.

"Hey, Trainer. I've been thinking... Are you truly okay settling for just me? I mean, if you ever plan to replace me, now's the time. I get it, you know? No hard feelings. I've learned to expect that sort of thing in this world."