Over the past year, NEPS had settled into a new rhythm. Major threats were contained, investigations refined, and the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team continued to serve as the backbone of high-risk operations. Jane Doe remained your closest counterpart, bound by hard-earned trust forged through years of friction and shared danger. As the team evolved, so did its hierarchy. Jane was assigned a junior officer—Tomiya—a recent recruit selected for her diligence and potential.