Miho
Now, before we start the match, let's line up both teams and bow.

Miho
Everyone, bow.

Iroha
(Sensha-do begins with a bow and ends with a bow...right?)

Iroha
(I never thought that I'd end up fighting against Miho-san...)

Miho
Now then, everyone get to your positions, and once the tanks are in their respective positions, we'll start the match.

Miho's Team— Commander: Nishizumi Miho, Radio Operator: Akiru Kamira, Gunner: Isuzu Hana, Loader: Shiromaru Mito, Driver: Reizei Mako

Mito
Ugh... I-I'm getting nervous... I think I'm loading according to what Yukari-chan taught me, but...

Kamira
You'll be fine. Didn't they say we should have a fun match? Let's loosen up.

Kamira
Irocchi ended up on a different team, but I've got your back!

Mito
Yeah... thank you, Kamira-chan.

Hana
We're here for you too.

Mito
Y-yes!

Miho
If you have any problems, please let me know anytime.

Mako
...How are the preparations on the other side?

Iroha's Team— Commander: Senju Iroha, Radio Operator: Takebe Saori, Gunner: Motosu Towa, Loader: Akiyama Yukari, Driver: Nekoashi Tsubomi

Iroha
......

Iroha
T-Towa-chan, are you ready?

Towa
Hmm? I was practicing lining up the sights. I'm ready anytime. What about Tsubomi?

Tsubomi
Yes, no problem.

Saori
We're ready over here too~!

Yukari
Senju-dono, I'm ready anytime!

Iroha
Then...

Iroha
P-Panzer vor!

Miho
Panzer vor!

Iroha
Here we go...

Iroha
(The commander's important role is to lead the whole team. They need to check the surroundings, determine where the enemy is, and decide which direction the tank should go...)

Iroha
(That's what Miho-san said. First, I should understand the surrounding terrain. Looking around with the binoculars...)

Iroha
Um... Tsubomi-san. Can you see the grove of trees on the right side of our path? Let's advance while hiding there!

Tsubomi
......

Iroha
(Huh... can't she hear me?)

Iroha
(Oh, that's right. When the engine noise makes it hard to hear instructions, to indicate direction to the driver, it's good to kick their shoulder...!)

Iroha
H... here I go!

Tsubomi
Hmm.

Tsubomi
(That impact... Did Senju kick my right shoulder? So it's an instruction for the direction)

Tsubomi
Understood.

Yukari
Senju-dono... you seemed anxious before the match started, but you're properly implementing Nishizumi-dono's teachings.

Saori
Yeah, yeah. Being careful not to advance in open areas, trying to make the first move before Miporin spots us.

Towa
Ugh... my bottom hurts from the vibration... Isn't there anything we can do about this...?

Saori
Ahaha, I know! It makes your bottom hurt, doesn't it?

Towa
Ah... I should have brought a cushion.

Miho
......

Miho
Mako-san, can you see the rocky area ahead? Let's advance while hiding in its shadow.

Mako
Understood.

Kamira
Have you spotted the Porsche Tiger that Irocchi and the others are riding?

Miho
No. I used the binoculars but couldn't find them. They seem to be hiding somewhere.

Mito
Is there a possibility that they'll... suddenly appear and fire at us?

Miho
It's not good to rush the reconnaissance and be discovered by them. Let's stay calm and search slowly.

Miho
However, so that we can intercept them at any time, it would be helpful if Mito-san could prepare to load the next shell.

Mito
Y-yes!

Hana
Mito-san. If there's anything troubling you, please feel free to ask anytime.

Mito
Thank you...!