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Whatever.

I'll move it myself.

That suit...

Wh-Who are you?

Examinee number 2016.

Kikoru Shinomiya.

My hobby is murdering Kaiju.

Remember that.

Shinomiya?

Old man...

Did you know you smell like a Kaiju?

W-We work in Kaiju disposal!

What's a pair of disposal workers doing here?

Up you go...

Don't tell me he's got his own private suit!

Examinee number 2032. Kafka Hibino.

Remember the name, kiddo.

And he took my parking space while we were talking!

Stupid helpful butler!

I was expecting the exam to be a formality,

but this might actually be kind of fun.

I'm gonna show you up bad, Kafka Hibino.

Let's go, Sebasu.

Of course.

Rumble

Rumble

Didn't take you long to use your powers.

But wasn't it cool how I only transformed the part she couldn't see?

That's not the issue!

Hey, we heard a loud noise.

Everything okay out here?

No, nothing! Everything's fine here!

Then get going.

Okay!

Next time you pull that stunt, I'm sending you home.

Okay...

I gave up on this once...

But this is my last chance to stand beside her!

This time, I ain't giving up!

Episode 3 Revenge Match

Huh? What the hell is this?

I can't keep up at all!

I'd been keeping up my training out of habit!

And I do really hard physical work every day!

The second stage of the exams has two parts, a fitness test and an aptitude test.

Yeah.

The aptitude test is something you've either got or you don't.

Which means...

Yeah.

We want to get the best grades we can in the fitness test.

Before, I used to be just below average!

But now...

Do you really get this weak when you turn thirty?

If I used my power,

I wonder if I could get to the front of the pack.

Damn it...

My body doesn't want to move at all!

Kafka Hibino Fitness Exam Rank

219 out of 225

Kafka Hibino Fitness Exam Rank: 219 out of 225

Kikoru Shinomiya Fitness Exam Rank: 5 out of 225

Well, it didn't take long to show you up.

Kafka Hibino.

Remember the name, kiddo.

Kiddo!

Kiddo!

Forget it! Forget my name right now!

I feel so much better.

You really didn't use your Kaiju power, did you?

Everybody's put in a lot of effort to get here.

It wouldn't be fair to use my power.

I thought it would be so cool to say that, but I should've used it!

It's been ages since I last tried this test!

I don't think that's the only reason you got the ranking you did.

Here are the applicants this year.

A lot look pretty interesting.

Not that you care about anything but killing Kaiju, I'm sure.

Continue.

I'll listen while I work.

Oh, that's rare.

The first person I've got my eye on is...

Haruichi Izumo.

Yeah. That's a good idea.

Graduated top of his class from Tokyo Neutralization University.

Haruichi Izumo

Fitness Exam Rank 2nd

The most promising of this year's group of new graduates.

Then there's Iharu Furuhashi,

a powerhouse who was valedictorian at Hachioji Neutralization Technical College.

Iharu Furuhashi

Fitness Exam Rank 3rd

Yes!

Aoi Kaguragi, the rising star of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Aoi Kaguragi

Fitness Exam Rank 1st

He turned down a sure spot in the JGSDF elite to come to the Defense Force.

And that's not all.

There're more applicants from neutralization universities and colleges than most years.

Normally, these people would be trying to become elite officers, not field agents.

No wonder they all seemed so damn good...

And the big one everybody's watching is...

Her.

Graduated from California Neutralization at age 16.

She skipped grades and became the youngest ever to do so.

They call her the greatest talent ever.

Kikoru Shinomiya

Kikoru Shinomiya.

I'm gonna kick her ass.

Now, let's see if I've got any hope against her.

Let's see what you've got.

It's a group of extremely skilled applicants, none more so than Kikoru Shinomiya.

So you...

So she's...

Oh?

Did you finally figure out how awesome I am, Kafka Hibino?

I had no idea you were so amazing!

Don't touch the mistress!

Who the hell is that guy?

Some groupie of Shinomiya's?

Second time you got shown up today, Kafka Hibino.

Let's see how many more times that'll happen today.

Well, I'm gonna show you up too!

I'm just about screwed, though.

There's still hope.

For the last two years, the second part of today's test has been Kaiju corpse disposal.

What?

They want to test knowledge of Kaiju, as well as your ability to work in a group.

And also make sure applicants realize that

there's more to the job than just killing Kaiju.

That's why I chose to work in disposal for my part-time job.

Okay!

Let's bet it all on the next part!

Right!

Area 2

Defense Force Training Area Two

Wow.

It's huge.

I'm Third Division Vice-Captain Hoshina.

I'm the head of the second stage exam committee this year.

Third Division Vice-Captain Soshiro Hoshina

You'll be doing your aptitude test here in this area.

Your task in this area will be to find Kaiju and...

Dispose of their bodies!

Neutralize them!

Neutralize...

...them?

What happened to disposing of their bodies, Ichikawa-san?

I just said that's what it was for the past two years!

I'm disappointed too!

But we can't send you in empty-handed,

so you'll be wearing these.

So this is Izumo Tech gear, huh?

The G-X4552, huh?

What is this?

Wow...

It's pressing itself up against my body...

Body measurements and shape adjustment complete.

Kaiju muscle fibers operating normally.

It's becoming one with my body...

I can feel my muscles getting stronger!

It's hot...

So this is...

This is a Defense Force Kaiju combat suit.

It's made from organic material taken from Kaiju,

and massively multiplies the combat power of its wearer.

For now, there's no better weapon you have against the Kaiju.

I'll start measuring the unleashed combat power of the ones who have their suits on.

Third Division Operator

Konomi Okonogi

Understood.

Reno Ichikawa. Unleashed combat power, 8%.

Haruichi Izumo, 18%.

Sounds about right, I guess.

Aoi Kaguragi, 15%.

Understood.

Iharu Furuhashi, 14%.

What?

Unleashed combat power indicates how much of the suit's power you've drawn out.

Even after training, it's usually around 20%.

We're lucky to get one applicant a year above 10%.

This year might be a bumper crop like we've never seen before.

Seriously?

Kikoru Shinomiya...

Unleashed combat power, 46%!

She's already at the level of a platoon leader.

The greatest talent in history...

This has to be a record for anybody who hasn't officially joined yet...

Just 8%...

Oh, there's no reason to get down, Ichikawa-kun.

If you get an 8% on your first time, you did well.

Honestly, if you don't have a zero at this point, you pass.

And I've never even seen a zero!

Grr!

Kafka Hibino...

Unleashed combat power, 0%!

What's wrong with him?

Wow, he's my first zero!

Huh? Are the measurements wrong?

Just give me a little more time!

I'm trying to squeeze it out!

You're not trying to take a dump!

You can't squeeze it out!

Wow, the old guy is hilarious!

I like him!

He probably won't pass, though.

Take your proctoring job seriously!

Why?

Damn it! There's got to be some trick!

I need to figure it out before the exam ends!

You're pissing me off, Hibino Kafka.

Show the power I saw in the parking lot already!

The exam's almost over!

Okay, now that you're all in your suits...

Let's start the final test.

Defense Force Screening Exam Final Test

I'll explain the test.

Your targets are a Honju and 36 Yoju

that have been placed throughout the urban training area.

These Kaiju caused sixteen fatalities in Hachioji last year.

We captured them alive to serve as training aids.

You're going to fight them with anti-Kaiju weapons.

You'll all be tracked with a drone that will monitor your actions.

If we decide your life is in danger,

we'll remotely activate the shield on your suit,

but be aware this will mean you fail.

To be honest, I can't guarantee you'll survive this next part.

Only if you're willing to accept that, then...

Go.

What the hell?

Yoju 12 down.

Yoju 03 down.

Wow...

Damn it! Let's get going too!

Don't fall behind, Ichikawa!

That's my line!

This equipment is incredibly heavy without the suit helping you!

Only I, the zero, can understand this!

Don't make it sound cool!

But what do we do?

We don't have that kind of offensive power.

Oh, I forgot.

Captain Mina Ashiro is here for the test as well.

Do your best to look good for her.

Let's see who can be a cooler Defense Force officer!

That's right...

Who cares if I'm a zero?

Calm down. This is your last chance.

Ichikawa.

Why are the examining officers following us all with drones?

True... If all they cared about was how many Kaiju you killed,

they could just track that number with sensors.

Yup.

They're testing our abilities, but also how we can adapt to the situation.

Which means since we lack that kind of offensive capability, we should...

Yup!

Support all the attackers as best we can!

Right!

Damn it!

Senpai! Engagement to our right!

Okay! Go around from the side and provide support!

Those hooves...

I know this guy!

The one we did a joint disposal of with Iida Cleaners!

So that's why they included these in our equipment...

Eat this!

A stun grenade?

It's got weak eyesight but incredibly good hearing!

Once you've deafened them, they're easy targets!

The stomach!

The skin on its stomach is weaker than most Kaiju!

Aim for the stomach!

What?

Thanks for the support, Shinomiya groupie!

I am not a groupie!

We did it, Senpai!

Yeah, we've taken apart more Kaiju bodies than we can count!

We know you guys inside and out!

I can do this!

I don't have to use my Kaiju power!

I'll make up for all my screw-ups!

I'll throw the next one!

Let's keep it up!

Another one?

Senpai!

Area Delta, Number 2032 injured.

Irregularities detected in vitals. He's unable to continue combat.

Yoju 23 is continuing to approach.

Prepare the remote shield.

Oww...

Crap.

They're gonna put the shield up...

...but be aware this will mean you fail.

Stand up...

She's...

She's watching!

I can't embarrass myself in front of her anymore!

Activating remote shield!

Figured he'd be the first to drop out.

He was a funny guy... Too bad.

That's the third time, Kafka Hibino.

When I'm on the battlefield, nobody gets to quit.

Kikoru! You saved me!

I'll go defeat the rest of them,

so you just lie on the ground like a loser.

She's going after the main target?

I'll take it out first!

Better pay attention!

She's so much more powerful!

Is that really the same equipment we've got?

So your unleashed combat power makes that much of a difference, huh?

Damn it... I'll go too!

Senpai!

It's broken?

I can't stand up!

2032, can you hear me?

This is Hoshina in the operation room.

We're seeing irregularities in your vitals.

Multiple fractures, probably.

Possibly organ damage.

No...

Do I have to give up?

No... while there's still a chance, I'll...

I'll never be able to stand by her side...

It's always the ones with talent who pass...

As the exam proctor, I recommend you drop out.

Even those shields aren't perfect.

I'm the one who decides if I give up or not.

Senpai.

I'm too old for dreams...

I know I look like an idiot, but...

I've decided to bet my whole life up to this point

and chase my dreams again!

This time...

This time, I'm not giving up, no matter what!