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The first to agree was Riku, with the promise of opportunity for building Gunpla. Blade was next, joining fairly quickly as well. Jun, with a little bit of extra convincing, agreed to the partnership with the promise of challenge. 

“So, then why us?” Kai asked, breaking the chain of agreements. “Did you just want strong teammates?” 

Naoki opened his mouth wanting to rebut the comment, but couldn’t find the right words at first and hesitated. 

“Well then... catch.” The delinquent said as he held his hand out, revealing the Taisen before immediately letting go. As the gunpla began to fall, Naoki I gracefully dived forward, his palm up and his fingers extended in order to grab the gunpla and cushion the fall. As he successfully grabbed the waist of the damaged gunpla he relaxes, before realizing he hadn’t made any plan to catch himself and landed face first, the rest of his body following except his arm that still held the gunpla in the air. 

“W-what’s that all about?!” He asked himself with a sigh as he began to pick himself up and dust himself off. A small scratch on his face from his chin to his cheek from the fall. “I … I’m not gonna stand here and lie to you saying it’s not because you’re strong. But I’m not looking to create a group of fresh starts!!” He said with conviction, seemingly ignoring the scratch. “I spent the last three year refining my skills, and studying gunpla and gunpla battles in order to achieve my goal of going to worlds and beyond. I chose you all because I saw in you people who wouldn’t slow me or my dream down and in fact can help me achieve them. So, please fight with me and I promise I’ll make good on my word and bring this team to great heights!” He said finishing his monologue with holding the gunpla out to Kai, handing it back to him. 

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After Kais response, Naoki looks to the rest of the crew. 

“I’m happy so many have agreed to join already. With this many people in our group we can realistically compete in a WARS game for the first time.” He said as the young boy Tomiyoka and Takemori approached the group. “In order to compete we’ll need to build a flagship in case it’s an Event WARS, we’ll also need to train. Luckily, we have both a sponsor and coach ready to help us out.” He said, looking behind him at Takemori. 

Said shopkeep held up a hand, his other still behind him. “The names Shinrai Takemori. Excited to be working with you all.”

“And if you need any help with testing we have our very own little eternal AI fighter/Gunpla Storage container, Haro!” He said, as Takemori pulled out a half blue, half black life sized Haro from behind his back. 

“HARO, FIGHT! HARO, WIN!!” The little robot said in robotic excitement. 

“As well as our substitute Support Fighter/Warship pilot, Tomiyoka!”

The kid bowed. “My name's Takemori, I-I’ve been training under Takemori for a year now, so I know a lot about gunpla. I may not be experienced, or a permanent member of the group, but I’m great at flying and will support you all with everything I have!!” He said with a small bow. 

“And with that, we’ve assembled.” Naoki said as he took out a handkerchief and held it to his injured cheek. “The nearest local WARS in our general area is in Minato, in 2 weeks. Are you guys interested?” He asked the group.