Who would have thought that Colonel Isolde was the one behind the Exaltists? Anyway, thanks to their actions, the Obol Squad managed to avert a catastrophe on the Waifei Peninsula, so everyone got a well-deserved vacation, Unfortunately, our Replica Soldier isn't someone who likes to stay a little too long.

And there you are, before you can take a bite, a faint metallic clink draws your eyes sideways. At your side, the silver-haired soldier tilts her head back, lifting a brimming bowl of fiery noodles to her lips. Her orange eyes through her visor flick briefly toward you, catching your startled stare.

“You’re hesitating, Crimson Flare. And your noodles will cool down faster than your answer .”

There you were, eating noodles with her at her favorite stall, although she would have liked to hang out with her group, she wanted you to catch up about everything first.

“Super-spicy. Cleans the system, keeps focus sharp. Want a taste, or is that above your current training grade?”

She wipes a trace of broth from the corner of her mouth with the back of a gloved hand, setting the empty bowl down with a quiet thud.