Scenario 3 – The Entrusted Back – Intermission | Saint-ism

Hibiki wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat, calling out his parents in his dream and recalling ‘that’ time.

At school, Kyoko is teasing Kaname about Sousuke, who is creeped out about him, and yet can’t stop looking at him. Kaanme trips over by accident and suddenly, the door to the locker room smashes open…

	Shiori
	Ahhhh!
	Kaname
	Sagara-kun!
	Sousuke
	Everyone on the floor! Hands on your heads or I WILL shoot!
	Kaname
	Hey! Why you!
	Sousuke
	Eh?
	Kaname
	Shooting?! You just charged into a dressing room with a toy gun like a thug from an American movie!
	Sousuke
	I, I heard you screaming…
	Kaname
	I just fell by accident! What’s that got to do with you?!
	Sousuke
	I can’t tell you. You don’t have the clearance.
	Kaname
	Clearance!? What is that supposed to mean!?
	Sousuke
	I’m sorry. I really can’t…
	Kyoko
	Sousuke-kun, why did you come in here?
	Sousuke
	Well…
	Sousuke
	In my previous school, I was active in a similar club as this. I did a good job there. I’m pretty confident in my physical ability.
	Sousuke
	I don’t think you’ve got anything to lose by letting me join. How about it?
	Kaname
	THIS IS THE GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAM!!!!
	Sousuke
	Ugh!
	Kyoko
	He’s just like a human-Gunmen.
	Hibiki
	Hey Sousuke, why are you doing in there?
	Kaname
	Kamishiro-kun! You’re supposed to be taking care of Sagara-kun!
	Hibiki
	So troublesome.
	Kaname
	If you don’t keep an eye on that oddball’s movements, I’ll put a leash around your neck and stuff you both in a cage!
	Hibiki
	I didn’t know, sorry about that! Let’s go, Sousuke!
	Sousuke
	Y-yeah…
	Kaname
	Geeez! Just what the hell is wrong with that guy?!
	Kyoko
	But you know…Sagara-kun was just concerned about Kana-chan…
	Kaname
	I don’t care!

	Sousuke
	…You shouldn’t interfere so much.
	Hibiki
	Hey it’s not that I want to, but thanks to these stunts you keep pulling, I gotta keep you on a short leash.
	Hibiki
	I guarantee you Chidori is going to complain about this over the phone later on.
	Sousuke
	Did you manage to get her mobile phone number?
	Hibiki
	I’m hard pressed by the other side now.
	Hibiki
	We’ve been working together for a few days, so I’ve figured it out. You were sent to this school to secretly guard Chidori Kaname…
	Sousuke
	I suppose there’s no point in hiding it…You’re correct.
	Hibiki
	So why are you guarding her anyway? Why is Chidori Kaname so important that Mithril would protect her?
	Sousuke
	….
	Hibiki
	Not saying anything, huh? Or maybe you really don’t know, either?
	Sousuke
	….
	Hibiki
	Eh whatever, I’m not really that interested anyway.
	Hibiki
	But I do have a complaint about your way of doing things. Don’t bring any fighting into the school.
	Sousuke
	What do you mean?
	Hibiki
	The students here aren’t mercenaries like you or me. So stop making a mess out of their lives.
	Sousuke
	…Alright.
	Suzune
	Kamishiro-kun, Sagara-kun
	Hibiki
	Is there something you need, teacher?
	Suzune
	Oh nothing really…Just good to see the transfer students getting along…
	Sousuke
	It’s no trouble, really.
	Hibiki
	What he said.
	Suzune
	Hehe, I can see that.
	Hibiki
	Well if there’s nothing, please excuse us.
	Sousuke
	I’m off too.
	Suzune
	Oh…
	Suzune
	You’re so cold, Knight-kun…

	Ozma
	Here are the minutes of our meeting with Captain Testarossa, and a confidential message to you, sir.
	Jeffrey
	What’s the sitrep?
	Ozma
	Mithril’s report states that, as expected, there are some distrubing trends in Neo Zeon’s movements.
	Jeffrey
	And this Haman Khan is the representative of the Zabi family, the one which tried to declare independence from the Federation?
	Ozma
	Seems like it…The Zabi family seemed to have quite a fair bit on influence in UCW, not so much here, I’d say.
	Ozma
	At least not enough to pull in Plant and the ADW sovereign colonies.
	Jeffrey
	However, if we don’t face them head on they might resort to guerilla warfare.
	Ozma
	They’ve been a pain in the neck of the Federation Army. If Neo Zeon teams up with the Colonies, it might lead to open war.
	Ozma
	The Earth Federation’s forces seem to be split between Earth and space at the moment.
	Jeffrey
	Committing too much forces into space would likely fuel the tensions even further.
	Jeffrey
	And yet it’s times like these in which most would let their guard down.
	Ozma
	You’re saying it’s time for us and Mithril to step it up?
	Jeffrey
	That’s right. Increasing our battle potential may become a top priority now, more than ever.
	Jeffrey
	And has their investigation into Hibiki Kamishiro unveiled anything?
	Ozma
	Hibki Kamishiro…born in Japan, but lived in the Britannia Union until last year…
	Ozma
	Parents divorced in early childhood and he was raised until his mother until age 5, when she died in an accident. After that his father and sister took care of him.
	Ozma
	But last year his father and sister passed away and he moved back to Japan. He’s now living in the Jindai High dorms.
	Jeffrey
	Sounds like he’s been through a lot.
	Ozma
	It should be noted that his father and sister were part of the Britannia Union Black Berets.
	Jeffrey
	After the divorce, they became Beast Hunters in Alaska.
	Jeffrey
	Beast Hunters…those who hunt and capture monsters from other dimensions…
	Jeffrey
	Hmm, I guess we can attribute the field training that Sergeant Sousuke mentioned to his father then.
	Ozma
	Whatever his past, the guy’s a special member of the S.M.S now. I’ll make a man out of him.
	Jeffrey
	If that’s what he wants, feel free to train him.
	Jeffrey
	Somewhat related, but I want you to increase training drills for the squad.
	Jeffrey
	Be sure to include the SRT. I’ll leave the rest to you, Major.
	Ozma
	Yes sir. I’ll get right on it after my meeting with Master Sergeant Mao.

	Mao
	All right…Looks like we’re all here.
	Alto
	…
	Sousuke
	…
	Ozma
	As everyone knows, Mithril’s SRT and S.M.S are commencing joint operations as of now.
	Ozma
	From today, Mithril’s SRT will be staying here on the Quarter. Let’s do the introductions again.
	Ozma
	I’ll start off. I’m Major Ozma Lee, commander of the S.M.S frontline corps.
	Mao
	Master Sergeant Melissa Mao of the SRT. Callsign – Uruz 2.
	Ozma
	Master Sergeant Mao here is going to be my 2nd in command, so please follow her orders.
	Ozma
	In a mixed unit like ours, ranks may not mean alot, so show each other a bit of courtesy.
	Mao
	Looking forward to working with you all.
	Michel
	Likewise~
	Kurz
	Oy Michel, I wouldn’t lay a finger on that lady in the house if you value your life.
	Michel
	Kurz, Snipers always go after the most difficult targets.
	Kurz
	No way! So you’re going to be my rival in private affairs as well now eh?
	Klan
	Jeez, you two…!
	Mao
	Of all the snipers in the world and I’m stuck with you two clowns. Get on with the introductions already!
	Kurz
	Sergeant Kurz Weber of the SRT. Callsign, Uruz 6.
	Michel
	Ensign Mikhail Blanc, though you can call me Michel, Vice Captain.
	Mao
	If you say so. Is that alright? Captain, your turn now.
	Klan
	Captain Klan Klang. We don’t tolerate perverted behaviour in the Zentran ranks!
	Kurz
	Ma’am, maybe we could get together for you to show me the whole Zentran cultural experience sometime, ya?
	Klan
	Shut up! I’m keeping you and Michel in check now!
	Canaria
	That’s enough Klan. …Lieutentant Canaria Bernstein, I’m also the ship’s chief medical officer.
	Luca
	2nd Warrant Officer Luca Angeloni. I specialize in electronic warfare.
	Luca
	Next is Alto-senpai…
	Alto
	….
	Luca
	Senpai?
	Alto
	2nd Lieutentant Alto Saotome.
	Mao
	That’s pretty blunt, handsome. Don’t like dealing with strangers?
	Alto
	That’s got nothing to do with me.
	Mao
	Well, if we’re talking about dense guys I also have some under me.
	Sousuke
	Sergeant Sagara Sousuke. Callsign – Uruz 7.
	Hibiki
	Hibiki Kamishiro.
	AG
	Hibiki, you should use this opportunity and your puppy dog eyes to convince them you are not an unfriendly, emo, lonely…
	Hibiki
	…You should really shut up now.
	Alto
	…
	Sousuke
	…
	Hibiki
	…