It was a morning in the city of Shizouka when a recent flight from Honolulu International touched down to the ground. There was one arrival in particular who announced to the city, "Ohayōnippon!" Hedy made her way through the city block when she told herself, "It won't be long now! I just have to wait for the tournament to finally happen!" She gave multiple glances from all angles when she expressed her excitement, "Oh boy what to do first. It probably isn't going to start for a while, there's a lot I can think of before the actual thing starts." She took outa list and began to decide, "Hm how should I prioritize... Seek and Find Tieria Erde... Meet the competition... Seek and Find Tieria Erde... Get Replacement Parts for TC... Seek and Find Tieria Erde... Seek and find Tea and... What? How did that get smudged there?" She broke off her concentration when she saw a gathering of costumed characters making their way through the nearby hotel area. "Oh, wonder what's going on around here?"

"Here we are... Shizuoka." Brian stood before the city block of the Gunpla Tournament to be held within a matter of days. All that separated him from his chance to move in was his lack of qualification. "Now I have to find my way in."
He walked down the block stuffing onigiri in his mouth hoping for stimulation from brain food. It was a few moments before he saw a nearby gathering of costumed people near one of the hotels. Brian took a look and asked a participant dressed as Naomi Fluegel, "Hey what's everybody gathering here for?"
The girl turned around to notice Brian's presence, "Oh hi! I take it you're here on visit right?"
"Yeah, travel."
"Well what you're looking at is the international gathering of the New Zealand Char Clone Brigade! A club for fans of characters inspired by the great Char Aznable be they Gundam or non Gundam related. This is our first gathering here and we have the New Zealand rep here for the Gunpla Tournament!"
Brian grinned at the opportunity when he told her, "Really? I think I'd like to meet him. I'm hoping to get some sponsorship for my company back home." He showed his business card and saw it was legitimate in the eyes of the fan when she smiled.
The girl pointed her thumb to the quickly built stage behind her, "Oh he's getting ready backstage. You might be able to catch him before the big speech!"
"Thanks. I'll see what kind of stuff he's made of." Brian began to make his way towards the stage when he asked himself, "Heh. Dad doesn't think I have what it takes? Let's see if he's right."

The unfortunate New Zealand rep of the Gunpla tournament was tied up and gagged as he was stuffed into a trunk while Brian cracked his knuckles, "Trust me dude. It's nothing personal. I just need a costume for a while... And this gunpla while I'm at it." He said picking up a XM-07 Vigna Ghina gunpla model.
"Mm! Mmmm!" The rep made last minute attempts at escape before Brian slammed the lid on him.
Brian gave the lock a spin when he commanded, "Just shut up in there won't you? It won't be long, you might lose a few pounds." He turned to the wardrobe of "Char Clone" costumes when he praised himself, "Haha! Loser. Alright what have we got here?" He began to thumb through them commenting, "Too minimal... Makes my hair stick out... Aha! Perfect."

A news reporter on the street announced to her audience among the growing music, "And now we join live to bring you coverage of the first arrival of the NZCCB, that's the New Zealand Char Clone Brigade." The Char fans, natives and tourists alike gathered to see the Brigade's gathering as they celebrated their representative of the Tournament. The cheer of the brigade began when the fans sung,

[i]Send in the clones, we'll stomp you to the ground! 
Send in the clones, we'll honor our idol! 
Send in the clones, we're here in Shizuoka, enter the fight, glory to be with Char Aznable![/i]

As the fanfare played a host stood on stage dressed as Viola Gyune introducing, "Good Morning New Zealand Char Clone Brigade! Are you ready for the greatest Gunpla Tournament on Earth to take place?!"
The crowd gave a unified, "YEAH!"
"Then let's get ready to introduce our group rep! Today we have the first person to ever Represent our great Brigade! Give a warm hand to the New Zealand Rep of the Gunpla Tournament, David Holden!" Brian stepped out in the Carozzo "Iron Mask" Ronah outfit he confiscated and gave the greeting gestures the character was known for.
The cheers died down and Brian asked, "Greetings my fellow Brigade members! How long have you waited for this day?" Several dozen answers were shouted through the gathering before Brian continued, "As I had hoped I shall see that today is in fact the time we of the great Brigade have made our mark on Gunpla Battle history! We will not let anyone fail to see what makes us great! I shall lead all of us to victory!" He accepted another round of cheers from the Brigade before continuing, "Let it be known that with this victory comes a great deal of preparation. I shall be in private discovering my enemies and learning the best Gunpla techniques. When I have mastered them this tournament will be mine!" He gave a bowing ovation while the Brigade Anthem continued. 
Brian was about to make his way off stage before he saw the Viola Gyune host greet, "Wow David. Here you were just talking about having fun before. Did you just change your mind at the last minute?"
Brian did his best to go along with the act when he coughed in the helmet, "Hehe. What can I say? I want the crowd all fired up and ready for a good show."
"Well it's sure working. Don't be full of hot air when you get ready for the real deal."
Brian raised his hand when he promised, "Oh don't worry. I won't. Now excuse me, I have to get my gunplas ready." He made his way towards the trailer of David Holden when he grinned, "Hehe. It's just a matter of time now."

Hedy watched the speech and the Brigade's gathering with interest and as soon as David made his way off stage she wondered to herself, "Hm... There seems to be something a bit off." She tapped her chin when she turned around asking, "Why is it there are no cameo characters around here and all of them just cosplayers? How am I supposed to find any leads at this rate?"