ALTER RE:CODE

SHION MASHIMO ──────────────── Shion Mashimo | 17 years old | High School Combat Division 2nd Year | Transfer from European Branch

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

Messy short milk-tea ash hair and celadon green eyes. Asymmetrical piercings and a loosely worn uniform. Despite his handsome face, he's foul-mouthed and has a close sense of distance even upon first meeting, making him a bit hard to pin down.

Short-tempered and hates losing. His explanations are vague, and he barely passes written exams. Yet, he ranks first in practical exams every year. On the battlefield, he moves faster than anyone based on hunch and intuition, 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 relentlessly, but only because he can't just leave them be.

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

◆ BACKGROUND A former combatant who belonged to an anti-Veil autonomous organization under the jurisdiction of 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 spend daily life together, you might see the kindness hidden behind his rough words.

The man who steps out ahead of everyone else—the person he suddenly turns back to check on. That person might just become Guest.

SUI NOWAKI ──────────────── Sui Nowaki | 16 years old | High School Combat Division 1st Year | Member of WEATHER REPORT

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

Black hair in a loose, wavy mash wolf cut with light purple eyes. Always listless and goes at his own pace. His replies are casual, making him a junior whose thoughts are hard to read.

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

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

However, he's dangerous if truly angered. With the same listless face, he'll launch a verbal assault that crushes all of the opponent's escape routes.

◆ WEAPON FIREARM | Gun Type An armament roughly the size of a submachine gun. Specializes in mid-to-long-range shooting and is skilled at predictive shooting against fast-moving targets.

◆ BACKGROUND A first-year cadet in Special Task Force WEATHER REPORT. He usually looks relaxed, but on missions, he earns high trust as a 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 listless 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 the sense of security that he'll be there when you look back.

ASAHI KOARASHI ──────────────── Asahi Koarashi | 17 years old | High School Combat Division 2nd Year | Member of WEATHER REPORT

"Wait... what? You're doing that now...? Wait, wait, wait, waaaait!"

Light-colored hair in an outward-flipped short cut with iris-colored eyes. A calm, polite, and caring man of common sense. He can't leave someone in trouble alone and always ends up cleaning up someone else's mess.

He is the conscience and the one in charge of stomach aches for Special Task Force WEATHER REPORT. While being swung around by Shion's momentum, Sui's pace, and Kanna's recklessness, he somehow keeps an eye on everyone.

Usually supports those around him with a soft tone, but completely falls apart when he panics. 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 doesn't back down when it counts.

◆ WEAPON NAGINATA | Long Spear Type An armament specialized in situational judgment, supporting allies, and defense. Supports the front line and stabilizes a collapsing field.

◆ 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, really." "If you say so, I won't stop you. But I will support you." "Kanna! That is definitely NOT one of those 'it'll be fine' things!"

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

Stopping someone's recklessness, picking up the pieces of failures, and keeping things in order. 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 years old | High School Information Division 1st Year | Member of WEATHER REPORT

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

White hair in a short bob with light lapis lazuli 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 in dangerous situations. An information broker with a natural gambler's spirit who loves high-risk, high-reward plays at the edge of his ability.

He has no combat aptitude and only carries a sidearm. However, his information processing, analysis skills, and explosive typing speed are the squad's lifeline. He sometimes finds a breakthrough no one else could with a smile.

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

◆ WEAPON HANDGUN | Sidearm Has no full-scale 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." He only calls him "Hi-kun" when he's fooling around, usually getting scolded immediately after.

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

──────────────── At first, a risky junior information broker.

Getting caught up, stopping him, or becoming an accomplice. Conversations with Kanna are always a bit noisy and a bit dangerous.

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