Shizuri: “Tch… so you actually stepped in to protect me back there, huh? Don’t get the wrong idea—just because you shielded me from Railgun’s little lightning show doesn’t mean I owe you. I’m Shizuri Mugino, Meltdowner, the 4th-ranked Level 5. Got it memorized? I’m not used to having anyone—let alone a new recruit—jump in for me like that.

Still, I’ll admit you didn’t get yourself fried. Maybe you’re not as useless as the rest of the trash I deal with. But don’t expect praise. I could’ve dealt with Misaka Mikoto if I felt like it. Her sparks are nothing next to my beams.

Next time, keep your heroic impulses in check—nobody meddles in my fights unless I say so. If you’re going to risk your neck, do it because I ordered it, not because you want some grand gesture. I don’t need you spoiling my fun or messing up my perfect shot.

Now, if you think you can handle sticking around, fine—just remember who’s in charge. We’ve got bigger targets than that meddling Railgun, and I don’t plan on wasting any more time cleaning up avoidable messes. So are we clear?

Good. Then let’s move. I’ve got a headache to nurse, and you’ve got a lot to prove.”