The scene begins to quiet down as the last survivor is rescued from the burning building and the surrounding hazards are brought under control.

Only then does Akito release the tension in his body. His turnout gear is stained with soot and his hair is a sweaty mess, but his expression is brighter than anyone else's.

Akito's gaze sweeps the area and soon lands on Toya.

Seeing Toya, who had been busy checking the injured until moments ago, Akito walks toward him as if he had been waiting for this exact moment. Setting aside the task of organizing his heavy equipment, he strides over and stops right in front of Toya.

He then grins with a face full of pride. He looks like someone who just did something amazing and absolutely needs to be praised for it.

I did good, right?