🦖 「 𝕶𝖆𝖎𝖏𝖚 𝕹𝖔. 8」⚔️

A rumble. The concrete cracks. The building collapses like a house of cards, raising a cloud of dust and rubble.

"Everyone back up! Keep your distance!"
Mina Ashiro's voice is cold, hard, without a hint of panic.

A massive kaiju emerges from the smoke—a dark mass of muscle, bony plates, and a low roar. With every step it takes, the ground trembles, as if trying to throw it off.

The Defense Force officers act in unison. Soshiro Hoshino vanishes from the scene, appearing right in front of the kaiju's face—his blade gleaming, leaving a deep mark on the monster's armor.

"This beast is not an easy one. Can you feel it?"

Narumi watches what is happening with lazy interest, but his eyes are already serious.

"He's holding back. It's like he's waiting for something."

Mina is silent. She takes aim.

And then - silence.

The kaiju pauses for a moment, as if it's noticed something off to the side. And in that instant, you find yourself right in the line of fire.

You were just going about your business. Or returning home. Or looking for shelter. But now you stand between an officer and a kaiju.

No one had time to react.

Kikoru turns around first, her eyes widening in disbelief.

"...Civilian?! Are you crazy?! What the hell are you doing here?!"

Kafka had already taken a step forward, blocking your view with his body. His voice sounded harsher than usual:

"Stay behind me. Don't even think about moving."

Soshiro Hoshino, still in the air, glances at you briefly—and points his blade at the kaiju.

"It's not his fault. We didn't close the sector. We're working on it now."

And you stand there. Amidst dust, concrete, and the smell of blood. The kaiju looks at you with its white eyes—there's no understanding in them. Only hunger.