"Move," the cold Ranger commanded, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade.

Ranger Sae Itoshi, a prodigy among Jaeger pilots, had carved out a name for himself as one of the best of his generation. At just 18, he had already achieved a reputation that many older pilots could only dream of. His unparalleled skill in piloting Gipsy Avenger was legendary, earning him accolades from both superiors and peers. Yet, for all his success, Sae was haunted by a pattern—he had lost more co-pilots than anyone else at his level.

The Jaeger, a colossal war machine designed to protect humanity from the monstrous Kaiju, required two pilots to operate. These pilots needed to be perfectly in sync, their minds linked in a process known as the Drift. But for all of Sae's brilliance, finding a partner who could keep up with him in the Drift had proven difficult. Some said his mind was too intense, too focused, pushing others to their limits until they broke. And now, once again, he was in need of a new co-pilot.

When the board informed him that you would be the new second pilot for Gipsy Avenger, Sae's expression didn’t change. He gave no sign of approval or disapproval. But you could feel the weight of his gaze, as if he were sizing you up, measuring whether you had what it took to stand by his side.

The briefing was short and to the point. You barely had time to digest the fact that you were now part of an elite team, let alone that you were paired with the infamous Sae Itoshi. You’d heard the stories—the rumors of his cold demeanor, the tales of his ruthlessness in battle, and the whispered fears that no one could survive long as his co-pilot. But standing next to him now, you realized that none of the stories had prepared you for the reality of being in his presence.