Summary of Vol 4 Episode 2 (Chapter 1 - Chapter 10)
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Chapter 1: A Kitsune's Dream
2 years ago at a Kaiser factory just outside DU
Kronos is outside reporting that the factory is getting shut down by the GSC for supposedly creating WMDs. Kaiser denies this.
Valkryie's investigation isn't going anywhere, so rumor has it the GSC president has dispatched her own investigation team.
Suddenly the factory explodes. FOX squad comes out of it.
The reporters swarm them, and they decide now's a good time to reveal SRT to Kivotos.
Yukino explains SRT's purpose and clarifies that they're not replacements for Valkyrie.
A few days ago FOX got some intel saying Kaiser were secretly making ammunition for ballistic missiles. They have some disarmed prototypes as proof.
The reporters are shocked such a small squad was sent to steal something so dangerous, but FOX got the job done in under 3 minutes.
Otogi and Kurumi then squabble over why they even took that long until they get reminded they're in front of a camera.
Yukino brings up some documents and say they implicate Kaiser higher-ups and some people in the GSC's defense department.
The reporter asks if it's okay for FOX to make the GSC look bad, but Yukino answers that justice is higher priority. She says the thing Miyako always says about justice.
Yukino wakes up. Her squadmate (I assume FOX 2) says she must've had a nice dream, since she was smiling, but Yukino says it was a gentle nightmare from back when they were "in the greenhouse" (温室, probably as in 温室育ち [sheltered upbringing], but maybe it's a metaphor they'll use more later)
Yukino checks in on FOX 3 and FOX 4. FOX 4 reports that the GSC is still in a panic, and have been ever since Vol F. Also that Rin is getting most of the blame.
Yukino says that's no surprise, since FOX specifically targeted Rin's supporters back when they raided Sanctum Tower when SRT was getting closed.
Yukino asks about the condition of the department heads, and FOX 4 says nothing's changed. The heads of the culture and health departments are still wounded so the vice-chiefs are taking over. And they probably won't be an issue.
FOX 4 asks what to do if the actual chiefs recover. Yukino says their orders from Kaya were to make sure Kaya has more supporters than Rin. So if Rin's supporters recover, FOX has to "immobilize" them again.
FOX 3 reports she's finished her electronic sabotage mission at Kitayama ward's train station. She detonated EMPs then immediately recovered them so the civilians would think the GSC just screwed up maintaining the electronics.
Kivotos' social media is full of complaints as they speak.
FOX 3 is given the okay to return, but she has doubts and asks Yukino if they're doing the right thing. What if someone needed to use the train to go to the hospital...? She cuts herself off and ends the call.
FOX 2 (?) also asks if they're doing the right thing. Sure they're trying to bring SRT back, but is it really okay to harm civilians? She doesn't feel like this is just.
Yukino says FOX squad are just weapons that follow orders. It's up to their wielder to decide who they target. If FOX 2 has a problem with that, she's free to leave.
FOX 2 falls in line.
The only thing left is RABBIT squad. FOX 3 and 4 rejoin the call because this conversation seems fun. They all start planning a party to haze the SRT newbies.
End of chapter
Chapter 2: A Rabbit's Dream
Pov switches to Miyako
2 years ago
Miyako watching FOX through youtube live
Full of admiration and hope
"I will be like them, i will follow their footsteps, we are SRTs" bla bla
wakes up
Miyu: ohayou miyako-chan
saki and moe out foraging some extra food (lmao hobos)
saki rushes in
look i can survived whole 2 days on these mushrooms alone!
moe got some eggs from killing pests for some shop with smoke bomb
happy faces
the group cook and had a luxious breakfast of ... bread, fried mushroom and eggs
(you) came out of nowhere
hi sensei :) - saki and moe
(omg saki actually greeted me with a smile, im so glad to be your teacher)
"shut up im not smiling!" *blushes
good mordning sensei - miyako. is there a problem? you are here this early
(you) give SRT a formal thanks for volume F.
"ehehe its what we do"
(you) brought some high quality beef for SRT
they rejected at first but (you) used be same o tactic and they quickly gave in
Happy BBQ Party
Chapter 3 : Bait
happy BBQ party
uwaa this meat is so sweet and tender. so good uohhh.
"giving us such expensive meat. sensei must be up to something"
"tender and sweet? uahh is this waht they called honey trap??" - miyu
(its purely gratitude, eat up)
"yeah who cares, ill fall for as many traps for this" - saki
"i cant go back to SRT after this" - moe
"stop reminding me of that when im enjoying this" - saki
miyako mentions its always canned salt pork back at SRT.
it was the only menu since its cheap and long shelf life. Its so popular that a certain Trinity novelist (?) got so sick of it that she changed all the food in her work to canned pork as protest - saki
"ughh shut up about that already" - moe
I know that novelist, she wrote some story about a knight fighting wild rabbits in search of the holy grail - myk.
"Senpais told me about it. About how RABBIT is a cute name and not fitting of a strong TF like SRT"
"Rabbits might be gentle and cute, but once they get angry, they can become terrifying beasts strong enough to challenge the knights, more than meets the eyes etc"
"how did that story end, rabbits won?"
"nope, the knights got hand grenades and smoked the rabbit nest"
"after all, no matter how strong, they are nothing but helpless existences facing the grenades... Maybe thats how we would end" - miyu
dont worry, just some dumb story lol
conversation shift
"sensei, did SCHALE lost anything to Kaiser after that incident?" - myk
(we are still cleaning up the aftermath, but i dont think so, maybe i should check)
"hehe, how about i do that for you now" - moe
"if we hack the security camera, we can check the records. we will know who come in and out of schale during the siege."
"wow, thats smart for Moe. Did that meat make your head spin?" - sk
"bitch imma blow you stfu"
hacking.exe
footage of recapturing operation, RABBIT fighting with ease
"hehe, look like gradution album"
"lets rewind a little"
"hmm, that masked soldier, doesnt seem like kaiser pmc."
"they carrying sumthin they didnt have when entering"
(can you make out what it is?)
"hmm, too blurry but those weapons look high-end"
saki and miyako take a look, suddenly freezes
"those are SRT weapons..."
"the leader seems to be using state of the art laser sight with bla bla bla, since its so expensive, only existed as prototypes and given to SRT"
"those walkies takies also look like SRTs', they are different from PMCs'"
"for outsider to obtain SRT equipment... either SRT member got defeated and stolen, or SRTs supplied PMCs"
flashback to the trade in vol4.1
"oh..."
"ah shit, we actually helped PMC when sensei were treating us" :(
(you) walk in
(welp, everybodys full? we still have meats left")
"uhh, its fine sensei"
(what happened?)
nothing
(then ill put them away in schale) (you) left
"we need to apologize to sensei, but lets fidn the culprit first"
*RABBIT mobilizes
(eh? where did everyone go?)
Chapter 4 : Unexpected Reunion
somewhere in the rain, in front of a compound
RABBITS, in position
"this place looks familar, like the indoor training area of SRT
"the more farmilar the better for us then"
"breaching"
"a site clear"
"B clear"
"rendezvous C" - Saki
"gun shot
commucations lost
...
Miyako: "...? Jammer?"
"Ambush the frontline, cut off comms, isolate members. Such as tactics isnt capable of PMCs or ordinary students..."
a shadow appear
"...!"
"i cant fire at this range. CQB mode"
"flashbang!"
"...!"
Miyako subdued
"1,5second... thats some slow reaction time, even if you are stunned. you followed our CQB training, ill give you that but that should have been a headbutt, good but not good enough"
struggling miyako
"dont move, your arm will break"
"wait you arent PMC...?"
some more lecturing on how Miyako got btfo
"wait that voice..."
its Yukino
"its been a while, Kouhai"
"Yukino-senpai??"
Chapter 5 : Senpai Shadow
whole SRT captured and put into a room
i was checking cctv, then got paperbagged from behind... - moe
i got attacked from behind while hiding too - miyu
i rushed in and got bonked out - Saki
uuu, these guys are arms dealer, they gonna sell us to someone ;_; - miyu
dont worry im sure miyako will save us
Miyako walks in
i got captured too hehe - miyako
If this was the CQB test, you would have all failed! - Yukino
going into unknown place wihtout backup plan, are you on a picnic? - Kurumi
well, those tactics are good enough for arms dealers - nico
expect the unexpected - ykn
Somehow it turned into a group study session, Saki Otogi Kurumi discussing tactics
Niko giving inari to Miyu and Moe
"how did you find me" - Miyu
Otogi rush in, praising Miyu camouflauge, without nico giving away coordinates it would have been impossible
uncomfortable miyu
well then im glad those holding the SRT guns were senpais, they arent in bad hands - Saki
...
What were FOX doing during Schale siege? And why were you raiding GSC building when SRT collapsed? - Miyako
...
I cant tell you yet - Yukino
Classified? - Myk
no. Because you are not our allies. - ykn
why? Arent we SRTs? - saki, miyu
Let me ask you one question.
What will you do if you must treat Schale Sensei as enemies as part of the mission? - ykn
...
Thats what i thought, no answers.
Weapons cant answer too, they are assets.
fade to picrel
You have done well, Squad Leader Miyako - ykn
I hereby dissolve the RABBIT Platoon. Each member shall work as detachment of FOX
Dissolution? RABBIT? - myk
dont misunderstand, your discretion is honored. I'm sorry for shoulding responsibilites to you. From now on just leave all tough decision to us. Now you are an asset. bla bla bla
...
You dont need to work hard for SRT revival anymore
Leave the rest to us, and perform your duty as weapons. You havent forgot, have you?
... I
(HOLD IT!)
(you) walk in out of nowhere
(hello FOX, those inaris were really delicious)
... - niko
(you girls disappeared without a word. So i come searching while asking people on the streets)
We finally met - YKN
We have heard the stories, how GSC prez disappeared, how you handled the crisises
on behalf of FOX, thank you.
(you're welcome)
But, This is a matter between me and Leader Miyako, pleave leave this between us. I hear that the teacher respects the will of his students.
(well of course)
(but everyone seems so shocked at this sudden development. Could you gave Mikako some time)
*sudden rain sounds
Understood. As expected of sensei who earned the trusts of his student
Yukino walks toward (you)
The line.jpeg
(... is that so?)
D-Day is approaching, i have no time opposing to you - ykn
FOX squad, withdraw to HQ, we need to prepare for the next operation.
Tsukiyuki Miyako, I will send you the coordinates
if you are interested in my offer, come
... - Miyako
you will understand on day - ykn
YKN and FOX leave
Chapter 6: Kouhai's Anguish
back at Kousagi park
RABBITs fill in on sensei what happened
(so FOX was present during Schale siege)
RABBITs sorry for pulling sensei in danger and didnt get any info (kwab). Miyu offers all bento lunches as refund for the meat
(its okay, its not your fault)
we must atone for our sins by getting back what FOX stole from Schale - myk
what even is that anyway? something sensei didnt even notice missing, from the camera footage, its not that big either - saki
high quality can of tuna? - miyu
sensei underwear? - moe
FOX infiltrating just to steal sensei underwear... i dont want to even think ... - saki
(put that aside, tell me about FOX)
the best SF in Kivotos, no one comes close in combat capabilities
Second in command, Niko, the kind mom looking after the squad. loved by all. making flash decisions in tough situations.
Kurumi, the grumpy pointman, tackle operations with sense of urgency, always flexible in all situation
Otogi, the sniper, unlike traditional lonewolf, shes always the center of attention
Leader Yukino, flawless perfection, who can moblize and command the squad within seconds, trusted by her comrades, who would follow every of her orders.
They are our role models, our dreams, what we strive to become - miyakek
FOX beats RABBITS in every mission
(no one is perfect, theres always something that only one can do)
Miyako wonders why Yukino became like this, like an adult who gave up on everything.
should we follow senpais? heck if i know... - RABBITS
suddenly sirens
Emergency broadcast from GSC
Its Kaya
Kaya apologizing citizens for shits happened in vol F
"yet GSC left everything to Schale and each districts and only step in with restoration work. I consider this an unforgivable embarassment"
"all of this happened because Acting President Nanagami Rin disappeared and renounced authority"
"in response to this, The defense office has decided to pursue with the problematic responsibility of Acting President Nanagami
"today, the no-confidence vote has been passed"
"effective today, I, Kaya, will be appointed as GSC new president."
"I know citizens are surprised at this sudden change."
"However, we will do everything in our power to "normalize" kivotos, and we ask for your support"
"And lastly"
"Sensei"
"You must be watch this somewhere"
"For the future of Kivotos and Schale, I would ask for your consultation in earnest"
"after the broadcast, please come to GSC immiediately, everyone is waiting for your arrival <3"
(the fuck you mean?)
something must happened within GSC - Miyako
Chapter 7 : Coup d'etat
several hours before the broadcast, at GSC meeting room
secretary mobu: now we will discuss Kaiser punishment for volume F
Rin: Maximum punishment to present seize of power ever happen again
mobu B: Wasnt the reason kaiser could took over GSC and Sanctum Tower because of acting president setting up emergency commitee and threw GSC in chaos??
mobu D: Why was Rin on board ancient weapon excavated by Kaiser? Was she working with them?
Rin: i would never
bla bla bla back and forth
Haine: can this shit over, its been 8hrs and a half
more questioning
Haine: Sumomo, get me some riceballs
Sumomo: meh, sleepy
mobu B: kaiser is biggest corp in kivotos, millions would lose jobs from punishment, maybe just fine them lol?
haine: give me some chips momoka
momoka: bitch fuck off
Kaya calls it off, saying its going nowhere and we need rest
Rin walks out, dead tired
Kaya approaches
"must be tired trying to convience everyone eh, Rin?"
"cant be helped"
why dont you just use your authority as Acting Prez?
"that a poison chalice Kaya. Cant just use authority to oppress others just because you disagree with them"
"just as i thought, you arent qualified for the job"
picrel
"whats this?"
"rin, you have always been such as an eyesore"
"such incompetence, yet hogged all the trust of the GSC..."
"even after becoming Acting Prez, you still going around asking for approval from those around you to get things done"
"nothing can be achived from that ochlocracy"
"Kivotos must be lead by an Übermensch (GSC Prez) - Kaya
"Prez is still missing, Kaya
"And its my responsibility to protect her whereabouts" - Rin
"oh, Is that so?
"actually, that day, i discovered something intersting at Schale"
"a letter from GSC prez that was hidden" - Kaya
"a letter?" - Rin
"Yes, according to this letter, the Prez want the Chief Defensive Officer to take her place instead of the Chief Administrative Officer"
"in short, its not you, but I, should be the Acting Prez"
"Why such important letter hidden at Schale i wonder"
At the time of Prez disappearance, you were the only one with authority to enter Schale
who would benefit from hiding this but you? - Kaya
do you have proof it was written by GSCP, i request a handwriting analysis - Rin
of course. but how many still believe in your lies Rin? - Kaya
"...!!"
mobus appear
"Administrator Rin, you are under urgent arrest on suspicion of falsifying official documents and abuse of authority."
"According to Article 78 of the Federal Student Council Officer Regulations, the Acting Federal Student Council President will be suspended until the investigation is completed." - Kaya
"bitch it was all your plan" - Rin
"Fufu, maybe you should be blamed for letting the situation go this far?"
take her way girls~
back at Kaya office
Kaya phoning mysterious GSC "Chief HR Officer" (?), discussing the recruitment of protesters
"i was about to pay them, but they do it voluntarily"
many protesters gathered of GSC building. Even a neutral officers with no interest in factional disputes would have a bad image of Rin
Kaya calls Haine, asking about sending some document to Athletic Association(?), Haine oblivious to everything, reports about how everyone is disappointed with Rin.
Kaya put the blame of sending FOX to attack Schale too on Rin.
it will be a sure win in the no-confidence vote
Kaya prepares to make the broadcast and invitation for (you)
Chapter 8 : New Acting
(you) come to GSC, its nighttime
ayumu: Sensei! its over
(calm down ayumu, what happened)
momoka: rin-senpais under house arrest. she suspected of forging GSC Prez letter.
(Prez's letter?)
After the arrest, people demanded new acting prez, who supporting Rin were kicked out
(you) are escorted inside
meet with Kaya
she fills you in bla bla bla
(wheres the letter came from)
"Schales basement"
(Did you enter Schale without permission?)
"well i did. But it was in good faith, i need to know what Prez left behind, disappeared and left authority to someone so incompetent like Rin"
"Now i understand. Ofc, im sorry for violating your private space"
(you thought it couldnt be hlped didnt you?)
"you understand too dont you? There are justices that cannot be bound by the rules Rules are to be distorted unless those in control are Übermenschs." bla bla bla
"Kaiser might be up in their horses, but they do have significant power. So i put them in good use" Its fine, i can handle them.
(what are you going to do with those power)
"No worries. I wont touch Schale."
"you have save Kivotos countless times. You are loved by students. We must thank you. Theres no benefits in harming sensei"
"however, i believe sensei is taking on too much duty which can prove stressful. Thus i propose improvement to administration process of SCALE"432821647
"not bad huh sensei? Adults hate responsibilities dont they? Leave everything to me. Ill take care of you. Be free"
(im thankful for the offer, but i must refrain)
(Adults should be responsible for their own behavior.)
"huh?"
"do i need to explain again?"
(no, its certainly attractive but)
(if an adult tries to escape their responsibility)(then as a teacher, i cant be the role model for my students)
Kaya calls you pathetic adult and brushes it off as childlike ideals.
you will change your mind once you see my kivotos"
"now fuck off"
(leave)
Chapter 9 : A New Morning Rises on D.U.
A notice goes out at midnight that the GSC has changed administrations, and that all residents should check the official website for details concerning their city.
Moe checks the website, but it's filled with fineprint legalese.
Miyu wonders if (you)'re alright, Miyako says you should be fine since Sanctum Tower hasn't changed any. What's going on in the city is higher priority.
The Rabbits leave their park to check out the situation. They see Kaiser special forces patroling downtown.
A Kaiser soldier announces that the GSC has entrusted Kaiser Security with maintaining public order in all 47 districts of Kousagi Town.
Cut to a dog at a traffic light. He's late, there's no cars nearby, he's gonna jaywalk. A Kaiser soldier catches him and fines him 100,000 yen. The dog protests this and is arrested for resisting the GSC.
An old cat is trying to figure out how to use an ATM, and is creating a line. A Kaiser soldier scolds the cat for monopolizing public property.
A dog is walking around with a hand grenade. A soldier accuses him of planning terrorism. The dog says hand grenades are a daily necessity in Kivotos, but the soldier points out the new rule that civilians can only hold up to 100g in explosive material. The dog is arrested.
The Rabbits are confused why Kaiser is doing Valkyrie work, especially when last they heard they were arrested after their attempted coup in Vol F.
Miyako isn't a fan of how they're scaring the citizens. But at the same time, the Rabbits have to admit that this is the most peaceful they've ever seen this city.
Miyako: (...This is strange. Everyone is obeying the law... and yet I feel uneasy. Is this the justice I dreamed of...?)
A Kaiser soldier stops a robot and asks to see its gun. It's Descartes. He starts giving his spiel when the soldier arrests him on the grounds of being a parasite to society. Descartes will be sent to Kaiser's employment institution and assigned a job.
As Descartes is screaming he doesn't want to be a corporate slave, Miyako intervenes and points out the soldier doesn't have an arrest warrant. The soldier responds that that doesn't matter, he's under orders from the GSC.
Miyako flashes back to Yukino talking about how weapons must never make their own decisions.
The soldier doesn't recognize the Rabbits' uniform, so he asks what school they're from. When they answer SRT, he says that school doesn't exist. He asks them to drop their weapons and put their hands in the air.
The Rabbits are about to resist, but then the Kaiser special forces general (the guy who took over Schale in Vol F) comes in and defuses the situation.
Kaya has forbidden Kaiser from antagonizing SRT students. She's also planning on resurrecting SRT, which means the Rabbits will be future subordinates of the general. He sees no reason to be hostile to them.
The General notices that the Rabbits seem malnourished. He starts pacing around Miyako, offering expressly shipped food and ammunition, even illegal firearms.
The Rabbits are confused why Kaiser is being so nice to them. Isn't the general mad the Rabbits screwed up their coup?
General: A natural question. Yes. Of course I hate you SRT students.
G: You hold weapons an ordinary person could go their whole life without obtaining, and use them for ridiculous things like "justice" or "belief".
G: And thanks to that ridiculous justice, I lost everything I spent half my life building up.
G: Even if you all kneeled down this instant and licked my boots, I wouldn't forgive you...!
Miyu: Eek...!
G: ...But being able to smile and shake hands with someone, no matter how much I hate them, is what makes me a working adult.
G: You'll never accomplish anything if you let personal grudges get in the way of who you work with.
G: In that sense, Acting Chair Kaya is an exemplary role model. Even if you stuck a gun to her head, she'd reach her hand out to you if it meant a better future.
G: There is no bond stronger than that of people mutually using each other.
G: All of that nonsense about friendship and comradery is just make-believe to comfort the incapable.
Miyako: ...Don't you have anything you believe in?
G: Of course I do. But that has nothing to do with carrying out my mission.
G: If you receive an order, carry it out. Even if it goes against your beliefs.
G: That's how a proper working adult acts. How a proper special forces unit acts.
G: Compared to that, you girls... are just infants with power.
G: You are cowards who get enraged by the injustice in front of you, yet ignore the irrationalities in places you can't reach.
G: That's why even if you win the battle, you'll lose the war.
Miyako: ...Let's go back.
The General asks again if the Rabbits need supplies. Miyako refuses on the grounds it's stupid to borrow things from someone you don't know. The General laughs that he's glad the squad leader has a good head on her shoulders.
Back at the camp, Saki is grumbling over how the General lectured them.
Moe is surprised Saki didn't fly off the handle mid-lecture. She decides Saki must've matured a little.
Saki is annoyed, but also says the last thing the General said wasn't completely wrong. No matter how many battles they win, they'll never win the war if higher-ups can change the situation at will.
Moe and Miyu point out that troops really should follow orders, and that it's a problem if they can't concentrate on fighting.
Saki asks Miyako what to do next. Miyako asks what in particular since there's a lot going on, and Saki decides to talk about FOX squad's offer first.
Saki thinks something's weird, but if SRT is really coming back then accepting FOX's offer seems like a good idea. Moe agrees, pointing out that if there's no reason they HAVE to stay at the camp, they really should go before winter hits. Miyu has no opinion on the matter.
Miyako thinks about it. If they take FOX's offer, their living conditions will improve dramatically. She doesn't want to give up on the dreams and ideals she's held since enrolling... but if it helps her squadmates...
Miyako decides to ask her fellow squad members something before she makes a final decision.
Chapter 10 : Uncontrollable
Kaya is enjoying some Blue Mountain coffee after finishing her morning tasks. She compares the process of brewing coffee to managing people: if you're afraid of the heat, the end result will taste awful.
She acknowledges things are chaotic now, but she's confident that Kivotos will eventually settle down. That the people will realize how wonderful it is to abandon freedom and devote their lives to following the law.
Kaya is patting herself on the back for getting rid of Rin's supporters and getting Kaiser's support in exchange for reducing the punishment they should've faced after Vol F when she gets pinged.
It's her vice-chief with a report. Kaya asks if this can wait, but it can't. There was an armed robbery of a train carrying cash. Protocol demands that Kaya contact the Transportation department to arrange a response.
Kaya blanks for a bit, then demands to know why she wasn't told this sooner. Her vice-chief responds that Kaya said this morning she wouldn't take any pointless reports. And train hijackings are an ordinary event, so...
Kaya is surprised that Rin has been dealing with stuff like this the whole time without even mentioning it.
Kaya goes with it and orders her vice-chief to contact Valkyrie to blockade the nearest train station and arrest the culprits.
Unfortunately, as her vice-chief reminds her, the head of Public Security and all the students who would normally handle this are under house arrest for resisting Kaya's regime change.
Similarly, most Public Security students have been removed from the checkpoints they were stationed at, so there's nobody on hand to respond to a hijacking.
Kaya is pissed, and orders her vice-chief to gather whoever's available. She doesn't care if they're off-duty or just part of Public Safety, if they make the GSC look bad they'll regret it once her administration stabilizes.
Kaya contacts Transportation. Momoka picks up.
Momoka: Section Chief Kaya? What's up?
Kaya: I'm not a Section Chief, I'm the Acting GSC President.
Momoka: Eh, what's the difference. So what's wrong? And keep it short, my lunch delivery is almost here.
Kaya: ...This isn't the time to talk about lunch.
Kaya informs Momoka about the hijacking and asks her to respond appropriately. Momoka doesn't really want to because it'll be a hassle. A hijacking will take a while to resolve, and that means she won't get to enjoy her lunch.
Kaya threatens to hit Momoka with a negligence charge. Momoka is cool with that, it means she won't have to work. But she warns Kaya that if Momoka goes out, Kaya will have to rewrite the train operation schedule from scratch.
Kaya asks if Momoka is threatening her, but Momoka drops the call because her lunch is here.
Kaya is taking deep breaths and reminding herself that as Kivotos' next GSC president she can't let trivial things bother her when she gets pinged again. This time it's the head of Finance.
The Finance chief notices Kaya's in a bad mood, but Kaya waves it off. Because surely the Finance chief won't bother her too, right?
Unfortunately, the Finance chief has rejected the request Kaya put in that morning for money to finance her new administrative order. Because all the numbers were written in arabic numerals.
Kaya made all the mistakes Sensei did back in V4C1, right down to messing up her seal. She has to redo everything.
Kaya asks Aoi (the finance chief) to overlook it this time since she has to deal with something, but Aoi stands firm. There are no exceptions, even for the acting GSC president. And besides, Rin would always make these corrections personally.
Aoi wants the corrections in the same day, or else the request will be discarded. Kaya begs for an extension to the day after tomorrow, but Aoi won't compromise any later than tomorrow. She hangs up.
Kaya: "Honestly, all of them are just so...!"
K: "Why isn't there a single capable person around me?"
K: "Where in the world is my popular support?!"
Yukino comes in and asks what's wrong. Kaya calms down and says it's nothing she can't handle. She's just annoyed her subordinates are incompetent, and praises FOX for being the only people who obey her properly. Yukino repeats her "a weapon only has worth if it doesn't hesitate" thing and Kaya laughs that that's why she likes Yukino.
Yukino asks when SRT will be restored. Kaya asks in return if that's important right now and reminds Yukino there's an order to hings. Kaya needs to solidify control of the GSC first, then she can make as many new schools as she wants. Yukino apologizes.
Kaya: There's no need to worry. I alone understand you and your squad's true value.
K: All you need to do is follow my orders.
K: It's for your squad's sake... Anmd your cute kouhai's.
Yukino: ...Roger.
A GSC mob rushes in with bad news. Kaya says she isn't even surprised anymore. She asks what's wrong this time.
Mob: The chief of human resources was attacked by her subordinates!
Kaya: WHAT
Flashback to a few hours ago. The chief of HR is thanking a crowd for their help in getting Rin ousted. The crowd cheers in response.
The HR chief is surprised though. Even if they all came from the same school, it's crazy the crowd was willing to demonstrate for days on end without pay. She asks them to get some rest.
A blacked-out silhouette of a student who is totally not Minori tells the HR chief not to sweat it. It's the duty of a worker to resist improper use of power.
The HR chief goes "sasuga Red Winter students" in case you haven't figured out what's going on yet.
???: ...By the way, is it true that executive officer Rin has been overthrown?
HR: Yes, of course. In response to our protests, XO Rin took responsibility by resigning.
???: ...So who's the Acting GSC President now, then?
HR: Huh? Well Shiranui Kaya, the Chief of Defense, has been nominated as the successor...
???: ...I see. In that case...
oh my god it was minori all along!!!
Minori: It's time to start protesting Acting GSC President Kaya!
The HR chief doesn't understand this about face. Weren't they protesting Rin? Minori says that was true, but now Kaya's the one in power. And that means she has all the responsibility.
The HR chief points out Kaya has only just taken office, so what could she be responsible for?
Minori: A subordinate's failures are their superior's responsibility... Which means that the responsibility for every problem in Kivotos belongs to acting GSC president Shiranui Kaya!
Minori: The fact that Kivotos hasn't adopted a three-day work week, that it's been too cold recently, and that we can't eat two puddings is all Kaya's fault!
The HR chief can't believe such selfish protesters could exist. She orders them to scram, the demonstration's over. Minori responds with a "look, look, she's shown her true colors!" and the mob rushes the HR chief.
The HR chief tries to warn them that Kaya won't let them get away with this, but is cut off.
After a fade-to-black, Minori boasts that if they got scared by such a minor threat, they couldn't call themselves Red Winter students. She rallies her mob to start a new protest, and they cheer.
The end.