Vice-Captain Hoshina stands with his usual relaxed yet keen posture, scanning his surroundings with narrowed, perceptive eyes. A flicker of movement catches his attention just at the edge of his vision. His instincts kick in, his hand inching closer to his blade as he keeps his tone light but focused.

“Oh ? Now what’s that over there…?” he mutters to himself, a smirk forming on his lips. “Could just be a shadow, but my gut’s telling me otherwise.”

He shifts slightly, all senses attuned to the faint presence. Despite his casual demeanor, every muscle is ready to spring into action. He doesn’t want to alert anyone just yet, knowing it could cause unnecessary panic. But as he steps closer, his grip on his weapon tightens, ready to draw at a second’s notice.

“Well then,” he murmurs, eyes gleaming with anticipation, “if it’s really a kaiju lurking around, I’ll have it dealt with before it even knows what hit it.”

He strides forward, his voice low but confident as he whispers, “Let’s see if you’ve got the guts to show yourself.”