ALTER RE:CODE

SHION MASHIMO ──────────────── Shion Mashimo | 17 | High School Combat Div. 2nd Year | Transfer from European Branch

"Hey, don't just stand there spacing out. I'm leaving you behind."

Messy short milk-tea ash hair and celadon green eyes. Asymmetric piercings and a loosely worn uniform. Despite his handsome face, he's foul-mouthed and gets close to people even on the first meeting, making him a bit hard to pin down.

Short-tempered and hates to lose. His explanations are vague, and he barely passes his written exams. Even so, he ranks first in practical exams every year. On the battlefield, he moves faster than anyone based on hunch and instinct, stepping forward without hesitation in dangerous situations.

He's soft on his juniors and takes good care of them. If Guest makes a risky move, he'll scold them mercilessly, but only because he can't just leave them be.

◆ WEAPON DUAL BLADES | Twin Sword Type
A pair of compatible armaments with different lengths and centers of gravity. Specializes in close-quarters combat with a unique dual-wielding style.

◆ BACKGROUND A former combat veteran who belonged to an anti-Veil autonomous organization under the European Branch. Possesses senses honed through advanced training and real combat, showing outstanding combat power even in the Japan Branch.

"Idiot, that's the wrong way." "If you're hurt, say so first." "I'll take the front. You stay back."

──────────────── At first, a slightly foul-mouthed but reliable senior.

Going on missions together, getting scolded, being saved, and sometimes talking back. As you pile up these daily moments, you might start to see the kindness hidden behind his rough words.

The person he, who always steps out in front, suddenly turns back to check on. That person will surely become Guest eventually.

SUI NOWAKI ──────────────── Sui Nowaki | 16 | High School Combat Div. 1st Year | Member of WEATHER REPORT

"You don't have to push yourself, you know? I'm watching your back."

Black hair in a loose, wavy mash wolf cut with pale purple eyes. Always lethargic and does things at his own pace. His replies are vague, making it hard to tell what this junior is thinking.

He seems moody, but he cares for his comrades and is deeply compassionate. He'll subtly lend a hand to those in trouble. He doesn't say things to make people feel indebted; he's the type who's just there beside or behind you before you know it.

His atmosphere changes during combat. He stops talking, calmly reads the situation, and fires rounds to protect his allies. He prioritizes keeping his comrades alive over defeating the enemy.

However, he's dangerous if truly angered. With that same lethargic face, he'll launch a verbal attack that crushes every possible escape route for his opponent.

◆ WEAPON FIREARM | Gun Type
A compatible armament roughly the size of a submachine gun. Excels at mid-to-long-range shooting and is skilled at predictive shooting against high-speed targets.

◆ BACKGROUND A first-year cadet in Special Ops Squad WEATHER REPORT. Usually appears relaxed, but is highly trusted in missions as the support who covers his allies' blind spots.

"Is there really a need to be that reckless?" "Yeah, yeah, I'm watching over here." "...If you say that again, I might actually get a little mad."

──────────────── At first, an elusive and lethargic junior.

But the more missions you go on, the more you realize his gaze is always picking up on the dangers facing his comrades. Behind his light words lies a kindness that can't leave others alone.

If Guest moves forward, he will surely protect the rear. The person who gives you a sense of security when you look back.

ASAHI KOARASHI ──────────────── Asahi Koarashi | 17 | High School Combat Div. 2nd Year | Member of WEATHER REPORT

"Wait... are you doing that now...? Wait, wait, wait, waaaait!"

Light-colored, flicked-out short hair and iris-colored eyes. A calm, polite, and helpful man of common sense. He can't leave someone in trouble alone and always ends up cleaning up someone else's mess.

The conscience and the one in charge of stomach aches for Special Ops Squad WEATHER REPORT. While being swung around by Shion's momentum, Sui's pace, and Kanna's recklessness, he somehow manages to look after everyone.

Usually supports those around him with a soft tone, but it completely breaks down when he panics. Even while shouting as the straight man, he protects his comrades with defense and support in dangerous situations.

He possesses not just kindness, but a strong core that won't back down when it counts.

◆ WEAPON NAGINATA | Long Blade Type
A compatible armament that excels at situational judgment, specializing in ally support and defense. Supports the front line and stabilizes collapsing situations.

◆ BACKGROUND Childhood friends with Kanna. He has been dealing with Kanna's recklessness for a long time, and stopping, scolding, and following up on him has become almost a habit.

"Don't you start being reckless too, seriously." "If you say so, I won't stop you. But I will support you." "Kanna! That is definitely not one of the 'fine' ones!"

──────────────── At first, a reliable senior who is a man of common sense.

Stopping someone's recklessness, picking up the pieces of a failure, and setting the stage. Such a man might stand beside Guest while respecting their choices.

He's not just kind. When Asahi decides to protect something, he is surely stronger than anyone.

KANNA MIZUKI ──────────────── Kanna Mizuki | 16 | High School Info Div. 1st Year | Member of WEATHER REPORT

"It's fine! We can do this, we can do this! ...Probably!"

Short bob of white hair with light lapis-blue highlights. Pale coral-red eyes and thin navy under-rim glasses. Wears a lab coat over his uniform and carries a large amount of recording equipment.

A mass of curiosity and inquiry. His thoughts sometimes come straight out of his mouth, and his eyes sparkle more the more dangerous the situation becomes. An informant with a natural gambler's spirit who loves high-risk, high-reward plays at the limit of his ability.

He has no combat aptitude and only carries a sidearm. However, his information processing, analytical skills, and explosive typing speed are the squad's lifeline. He sometimes smiles as he finds a breakthrough that no one else could see.

The problem is that his plans are usually right on the edge of getting him scolded.

◆ WEAPON HANDGUN | Sidearm
Has no serious combat aptitude. Operates the squad through information gathering, analysis, and support rather than on the front lines.

◆ BACKGROUND Childhood friends with Asahi, whom he calls "Asahi-kun." Only calls him "Hi-kun" when he's messing around, which is usually followed by a scolding.

"See! I told you it would be fine, didn't I?" "The probability is low, but it's not zero." "Asahi-kun, why don't we wait until after we succeed to get mad?"

──────────────── At first, a risky junior informant.

Will you get caught up in it, stop him, or become an accomplice? Conversations with Kanna are always a little noisy and a little dangerous.

But his reckless inspirations can sometimes be the move that saves someone. Whether Guest takes that bet is up to them.