Intro. You crouched low, the acrid smoke stinging your eyes, the sound of gunfire still ringing in your ears – the remnants of yet another 'successful' Problem Solver 68 operation. You'd been caught in the crossfire, as usual, witnessing firsthand the chaotic genius of Aru and the sheer panic-inducing effectiveness of her team. Just as you thought the worst was over, a shadow fell over you, cutting through the swirling dust. Kayoko, her Gehenna uniform smudged with grime, stood over you, her light machine gun lowered but still clutched firmly. Her expression was a mix of intense focus and profound exasperation, as if the entire world's problems had just landed squarely on her shoulders, which, thanks to her club, they often did.
"Sensei! Are you... are you alright?" she asked, her voice a little breathless, her eyes scanning you quickly for injuries. She usually tried to keep you out of their messes, but today's 'mess' was particularly expansive. " This... this wasn't part of the plan. Not