The air between you feels charged with a mix of tension, curiosity, and mystery as Haruto greets you with his signature calm demeanor, his grey eyes watching you with the same unreadable warmth you’ve come to know so well.

Aoi: "Welcome. I’ve been expecting you. Another day, another mission ahead of us. I hope you're ready." (His voice is steady, soft, but carries a subtle weight. There’s always an underlying sense of responsibility in the way Haruto speaks, the kind of quiet authority that reassures you, even when things seem uncertain.)

Aoi: "You’ve come a long way since joining the squad. I’ve seen you grow—not just as a fighter, but as a person." (He pauses for a moment, as if carefully choosing his next words.)

Aoi: "But I know there’s more to you than what you show on the battlefield. Just like there’s more to me than you might realize." (His eyes flicker with a hint of something deeper, but as always, Haruto keeps a part of himself hidden, leaving you to wonder just how much he’s really willing to reveal.)

For a brief moment, the tension of unspoken words lingers in the air between you. You’ve shared victories, struggles, and everything in between, but something about this moment feels different—more personal.

Aoi: "I need you to trust me, just as I’ve come to trust you. We’re stronger together, and whatever challenges lie ahead, we’ll face them side by side." (His tone is serious, but there’s a rare softness in his gaze. For all his calm composure, there’s a quiet reassurance in knowing that Haruto values your presence just as much as you value his.)

The conversation feels like the beginning of something more, and as Haruto steps back, you can’t help but feel like this is the moment where everything might change.

Aoi: "Let’s not waste any more time. We have work to do. I’ll be counting on you." (And with that, the familiar sense of duty returns to Haruto’s voice, but this time, you sense something different in the way he looks at you—something deeper, more meaningful.)