Chapter 2.0

3rd Person's POV

In the southwest of the Ligurian Sea, a luxurious yacht voyages through the calm sea, reaching for its destination at Port Hercules. During the travel, the four-man team does a maintenance on their armament. Michelle and I sharpen our swords while our two snipers clean their artillery. Nobody says a word from their concentration. However, Arashi has a sense of duty as a leader to break the ice.

"So, uhm…, Michelle, how was school?" questions the tired leader. Suddenly, his entire team bursts into laughter while Michelle drops to the ground, dying from laughter. "What?" he asks with confusion.

"Ara-kun, with all due respect, that is one of the most trash and common question to break the ice," she answers after two minutes of nonstop laughter. The two snipers nod in agreement. Arashi lets out a sigh in disappointment.

"Despite being a Lieutenant, Captain, and Leader on different missions, I didn't know you suck at socialising, Lieutenant," One-Shot chuckles and sips his coffee afterwards.

"You got to talk to more people. Ya know, just chill," suggests Eagle Eye.

"I talked to more people than any of you combine," Arashi replies as he sharpens his katana.

"Arashi, dear, that's giving orders to people not making a conversation," she corrects.

"You have a point…," agrees Arashi.

"Anywaaays!"—she stands up and walks toward Arashi — "Yes, my school is all fine. But not complete and perfect without you, Ara-kun," she hugs Arashi and plays his hair. Burying her hands and her face into his hair, she treats it as her own personal pillow, "Mmm… fluffy…."

Eagle-Eye clicks his tongue and does an okay sign with his left hand, "Noice!"

"Smooth move, Michelle," compliments One-Shot, making Michelle giggle a bit.

"By the way, does that mean Arashi hasn't gone to school, yet?" asks Eagle-Eye out of curiosity.

"Sonotori (That's right), I was studying alone with every prodigious teacher my father could find and I finish them all. Which means it's unnecessary for me to go to schools like college," replies Arashi.

"So, you must be pretty smart, huh? Wait a minute, I thought your father was dead? Who's your father now?" queries One-Shot.

"It's true my father died, however, General Harold Tungsten, before becoming the Leader of World's Senshi, brought my sister and I under his arms with the army. He didn't adopt us because he wants us to stick to our Clan. However, he has been a father figure for both of us. Since he has dedicated his life for this organisation, so shall I."

"Sorry to interrupt, but Lieutenant, are we there, yet?" asks Eagle-Eye.

"I'll check it out," Arashi walks up the stairs towards the deck to check their location.

"Michelle, now's your chance!"

"You better make him yours. Acting isn't my thing, ya know. Don't make 'em in vain, kiddo," says One-Shot.

"Thank you so much! I owe you, two!" she runs after Arashi.

As Arashi gazes through the beautiful sea, Michelle hugs behind him, wrapping her arms around his neck. When the beautiful scene captivates both of them, nothing can distract them from the time of relaxation.

Michelle's POV

Yosha (Alright)! Finally, my only time alone with Ara-kun. Thanks to the two of them. I'll not waste this opportunity. His aromatic smell flies towards my nose, captivating me to lean into him more. He then wraps one of his arms around, pushing me to his chest. My hearts start to pound wildly and my face warms up. I wish I can stay like this forever.

"Just you and me…," I mutter to myself. After a minute or two, he uses one of his hand and gently turns my head towards his. He slowly closes the space between us. Is this it? Is he going to confess with a kiss? I prepare my lips, but then he passes it and his lips arrive at my ear.

"Che-chan, inform them to prepare their stuff. We'll arrive in ten to fifteen minutes," he whispers. Immediately, disappointment and shame fill my body.

"Mou (Geez), Ara-kun! What's with the tease?" I exclaim. He grins teasingly in response.

"Well, I kinda think you need to feel your own blade for a change" — he chuckles lightly — "Now, go on," he smiles with his usual, sleepy, half-closed eyes. I walk away with crossed arms and a pout like a child who doesn't get her wants. As I walk away, my heart continues to palpitate like I've run for a mile. My giggling doesn't want to stop from this experience.

"One day…, just need to wait a little more for the perfect timing," I giggle.

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Arashi's POV

As my team and I disembark from our yacht, they squeal at the magnificent sight of a castle-like hotel with classical French design. I look up and gaze at the beautiful structure, but showing no expression.

"Father, please tell me this is part of the budget plan…," I mutter and walk into the entrance. As we enter the hotel, the automated doors slide open. White marbled floors, classical design columns, chandeliers, and elegant furniture give a luxurious environment. I put on my mask and sit at the nearest leather sofa, picking up a collector's weapon from a wishlist magazine. My two snipers likewise sit and look at the magazine.

"Hey, One-Shot. Look at this beauty," points out Eagle-Eye at a certain picture.

"The AWM? It's good, but not my type. I'm more of an Orsis T-5000 type of guy. You know what I'm saying?" replies One-Shot. They continue on their conversation from snipers to pistols. Che-chan, however…,

"Kon ni chi wa, min'na! How's everyone this weekend?" she greets.

"Michelle, keep it down a bit," I advise. Che-chan usually livestreams about 'before' and 'after' of her missions since she's one of the few skilled students that are capable enough to work in a prominent position in TWS (The World's Senshi).

"Ryoukai desu (Roger), Lieutenant! Oh, Lieutenant Raiden is with me in this mission. Wow! Look at the bunch of reactions," she shoves it in front of my face. "Come on, say something! My numbers of views just burst more when they saw you," she exclaims excitingly.

"Uhm…, hi?" I greet. Suddenly, a bunch of positive reactions and texts fill the live comment section.

"Lieutenant, you just boosted my views from my usual 250,000 views into a million! Thanks a lot!"

"How so?" I ask curiously. But seriously, I'm one of the lowest rank of The Big Seven. How does my appearance bring excitement?

"Well, they do love to see you gracefully slaughter the terrorist now and then," she explains.

"Sou ka."

After five minutes of livestreaming with Michelle, a well built-up man in his thirties with black hair with some grey on the sides of his head approaches us. His Hawaiian pattern shirt and cargo shorts give a summer vacation vibe. This isn't blending in the crowd anymore, but joining.

"I see that you've once again survived and completed an S-rank mission. I know I can rely on my son to get the job done quickly," he compliments while chuckling.

"Doesn't it feel boring and repetitive to keep praising me after every mission done? Also, the report didn't report it was S-rank. It felt it was an A-rank," I inform.

He laughs, "That means you���ve gotten strong and no one can stop me from being proud of my son. Michelle, dear, could you kindly stop the stream for now?"

"Oh, sure, Mr. Tungsten!" — Michelle switches back to her stream — "Sorry, guys. I gotta end the stream 'cuz of confidential stuff. See you guys! Stay strong," — she looks at back him — "All done, sir!"

"Thank you, dear. Now, shall we continue? Isn't that right, Luna, dear?"

Luna jumps out from the back of father and does her signature pose of doing a peace sign, bending a little forward, and sticking her tongue a bit. As quick as a lightning bolt, the cuteness of my sister fills our surroundings even the strangers admire her cuteness from afar!

3rd Person's POV

"Luna-chan!" shouts Arashi as he dashes towards Luna and carries her while spinning for a few seconds. His cold-bloodedness and heartless sleepy glare are no longer visible. His usual self can't be found anywhere. It's like a total stranger. "Luna-chan, I miss you so much! Are you well? Did you get hurt while I was away? Is your world tour successful?"

"Hai, onii-chan (Yes, big brother), genki da yo (I'm fine)!" she giggles. She then spreads her arms in front of Arashi. He gets the sign and places her on his shoulders. "Let's fly, onii-chan! To the pool!"

"Ryoukai desu, Commander Luna-chan! Father, me and Luna will check out the pool," informs Arashi.

"Sure, sure! Have some fun with your little sis while you still can," permits Commander Tungsten.

The dynamic siblings then speed to the pool area.

"Onwards, onii-chan!"

"Hai, ikuzo (Let's go)!"

"Yay!"

"Man, I've never seen Lieutenant like this before," states Eagle-Eye.

"You're right. It's like a total stranger. A 180-degree turn!" agrees One-Shot. "Is he always like this around his little sister?"

"Yup, and I'm happy to see Ara-kun this way. It's like his imouto (little sister) is the pain reliever for him. Just support Ara-kun and let him enjoy. It's rare for him to smile nowadays," explains Michelle. The two snipers nod in agreement.

"Alright, why don't we check-in and get our rooms, shall we?" suggests Commander Tungsten.