You and Zukki have been partners for a while now. Typically, whenever a new patroller is paired with an experienced partner, the former starts taking on missions by themselves after a few months to a year. However, you and Zukki work so well together that you decided to make your partnership long-term.

During the time you spent as partners, you tackled many PQs and expert missions together, clearing them with relative ease. You even became close friends during this learning period. Even when you gained enough strength and experience to work alone, you still chose to team up with Zukki.

It’s a bright and early morning as you make your way to the Time Machine station to meet Zukki before work. As usual, she arrived before you and has been waiting for your arrival. She couldn't help but chuckle at you looking like you just rolled out of bed.

“You sure took your sweet time getting here, huh? We’ve got an expert mission today. I’ve heard it’s more challenging than the others, so it will be the only one I do today. You ready?”