"Test results are in. All subjects above 90. Impressive," Tazuna announces.
"Thanks. Tripping here'd be lame. I'd out-blizzard the president," Rampage quips.
In a classroom, Rampage aces her exams. Tazuna, grading at the podium, is speechless—minor errors at most, easily avoidable. Tressen Academy greenlights her overseas expedition with a smile.
"Undefeated myth, stellar grades. Flawless student," Tazuna says.
"Nah, crashing servers ain't flawless. I'm a problem child," Rampage retorts, dead serious. Her URA chaos proves she's no saint.
"True. Stop attacking Sirius Symboli, and you'd be perfect," Tazuna teases.
"Sirius has issues. Who hates rubbing their grandma's shoulders? I don't get it," Rampage grumbles.
Speed Symboli, "Sue-chan," now Rampage's proxy trainer, frequents Tressen since her role was announced. Rudolf, her grandson, catches up eagerly, making up for lost time. Sirius, however, dodges Sue-chan's affection, rejecting shoulder rubs—though she caved eventually.
"Hate it that much?" Rampage asks.
"I cherish contact," Tazuna replies.
"Exactly. Gotta cherish it while it lasts," Rampage says, cigar in mouth.
Tazuna's expression clouds. Rampage, with only an aunt and uncle left, lost her grandparents young. She vibes with Sue-chan, making Sirius's avoidance alien.
"Anyway, I'm free to jet with Sue-chan," Rampage grins.
"Expedition, not vacation," Tazuna corrects.
"Got it, got it," Rampage waves off.
The test was for unit exemptions during her Dubai and Europe trip. With top marks, Tressen's approval is secured. Rampage heads to report to Minamizaka.
"Knock 'em dead, Rampage!" Tazuna cheers.
"Count on it," Rampage calls back.
At the clubroom, Sue-chan and Minamizaka discuss something.
"Yo, what's the chat? Jealous here, let me in!" Rampage teases.
"Just showing Speed-san your training menu," Minamizaka says.
"Call me Sue-chan, Nan-chan!" Speed Symboli insists.
"Pass, thanks," Minamizaka declines.
Even Minamizaka hesitates, making Rampage's casual "Sue-chan" calls absurdly funny. They're sharing training details for Sue-chan's proxy role in Dubai and Europe.
"Your menu's not far from my era's. Almost regressive with Shinzan iron," Sue-chan marvels. "Using relics for an undefeated saga? Pure romance."
"I can handle it," Sue-chan adds.
"Never doubted you," Rampage says. "Oh, passed the test, by the way."
Minamizaka nods, unsurprised. Rampage's grades are always solid.
"Nan-chan, got my escort lined up? Dubai's soon," Rampage asks.
"All set. Found a gem," Minamizaka replies.
"'Gem' from you sounds terrifying," Rampage mutters.
A "gem" from an ex-FBI trusted by the president? Maybe a marine or a rugby coach vibe. Rampage half-wants to hear their insults.
"Volunteers piled up," Minamizaka says.
"Ran-chan's a star♪" Sue-chan chirps.
"My stream's fault. No apologies," Rampage smirks.
"On board?" Sue-chan teases.
"Stop her, Rampage! What're you making her say?" Minamizaka scolds.
They fake-tch in sync, closer than real grandkids.
"We narrowed it down," Minamizaka says.
"Uma Musume?" Rampage asks.
"Listed both. Even non-Uma can beat one in a one-on-one," Minamizaka replies.
"What kinda monster?" Rampage gapes.
A human beating an Uma Musume? Legendary mercenary? Mustached Brit?
"You'll meet them there. Look forward to it," Minamizaka says.
"Excited but spooked. Who are they?" Rampage wonders.
"FBI, CIA, black ops soldier?" Sue-chan guesses, hyped.
"What's with the COD vibes, Sue-chan?" Rampage laughs.
"Ex-Navy SEAL was a candidate," Minamizaka adds.
"World's toughest unit? Protect the country, not me!" Rampage yells.
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