Chapter 4: The world of Gunpla

The days in the hospital turned into weeks, and Mikazuki began to grow restless. Despite the company of his new friend Yuuma, he couldn't help but feel like he was meant for something more than lying in a hospital bed.

One day, while Yuuma was visiting him, Mikazuki felt a strange sensation wash over him. It was as if his body was vibrating with energy, and he couldn't explain the sudden surge of power.

Yuuma noticed the change in his friend's demeanor and asked, "Hey, are you okay?"

Mikazuki nodded, trying to shake off the strange sensation. "Yeah, I'm fine. It's just...I don't know, something feels different."

Yuuma raised an eyebrow. "Different how?"

Mikazuki struggled to find the right words. "I can't explain it. It's like I'm more aware of things than I used to be."

Yuuma nodded, understanding the feeling. "I know what you mean. Sometimes, when I'm building Gunpla, I get this rush of inspiration and it's like I can see the finished product in my mind before I even start working on it."

Mikazuki was intrigued. "Gunpla? What's that?"

Yuuma's eyes lit up. "It's this awesome hobby where you build model kits of Gundam mechs and then battle them against each other in virtual reality. It's so much fun."

Mikazuki was fascinated by the concept. "That sounds pretty cool. Do you think I could try it?"

Yuuma grinned. "Absolutely! I have a whole bunch of kits back at my place, and I could show you how to build and battle."

Mikazuki felt a surge of excitement at the prospect of trying something new. Maybe this was the change he had been looking for. "Let's do it," he said.

Over the next few days, Yuuma introduced Mikazuki to the world of Gunpla. They spent hours building and customizing models, honing their skills in virtual battles.

As they worked together, Mikazuki began to feel a sense of purpose he hadn't felt since his days with Tekkadan. He felt like he was part of something bigger, part of a community of Gunpla builders and enthusiasts.

For the first time in a long time, Mikazuki felt like he belonged somewhere. And he knew that this was just the beginning of his journey in this strange new world.