>>4648931
>“Axel’s a big boy, he’ll be fine. So will your crew if they’re with him.”
>Text Axel to see if he's with Shima and Roda

He certainly wasted no time with them, eh?

>>4648931
>>4648949
Supporting this. Thee wonders of modern communication tech ruining any suspense, again.

>>4648931

Took you long enough. And don’t give us that uni crap, we all know it was staring at Yuzu lewdz.

>>4648949
+1
If we don't get a reply in a few minutes, go look for them.

>>4648968

...maybe.

Good to see you all again, updates will begin a little slow but we'll pick up soon.

Next update shortly.

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>>4648931

>“Axel’s a big boy, he’ll be fine. So will your crew if they’re with him.”
>Text Axel to see if he's with Shima and Roda

“I’m sure they’re just peachy,” Erika grunts. “I’m more concerned about missing our flight.”

“How long do you have?”

“An hour,” Koume answers for her.

You turn to Yuzu. “How long do we have?”

“About forty-five minutes,” she declares after checking her watch.

“Text him, Ruby,” you decide. “If he doesn’t reply then we’ll go searching for him.”

“We’ll do the same,” Erika nods as she fishes out her phone. With the messages sent, the lot of you find a small café to sit at and wait for a response. Max and Leo also reappear and proceed to order the sugariest drinks they can. You don’t think they’ll be getting much sleep.

“Anything?” You ask about ten minutes later.

“Nothing,” Ruby frowns.

“Nothing on my end either,” Erika responds, equally gloomy.

“Axel’s meant to be the responsible one,” you sigh as you stand.

“This is very unlike them,” Maho adds, she’s been quieter than usual. “Let’s split up and look for them.”

The Black Forest girls end up roping in Tsuneo to come with them. Max and Leo head off with Ruby, leaving you, Maho, Koume, and Yuzu to form the last search party. After picking a random direction, the four of you get moving. You periodically dial Axel’s number in an attempt to get through to him, with no luck.

As the minutes tick on, you get more and more worried. If they were getting busy, you don’t think it’d take that long to finish. There’s a small chance that could be the case, but if it is that, Axel deserves a medal, not a reprimand. Your little group splits up as you approach the toilets near the back of the terminal. The girls with you move together to check out the ladies' bathroom, instinctually moving in a group. You begin to head to the men's bathroom but stop in front of the disabled bathroom when you hear a familiar tune, Axel’s ringtone. After looking around to make sure there’s no one to see you looking like a creep, you put your ear to the door.

You hear grunts, as well as the sound of flesh on flesh, though in the good way or not, you can’t tell. You can also hear something or someone hitting the walls. The longer you listen, the more confused you get. If anything, it sounds more like a fight, but Shima struck you as a feisty one, and different strokes for different folks, right?

You look down at the door and see that it’s unlocked.

>Listen a little longer.
>Knock on the door, remind Axel you’re on a timer.
>Burst in, you rarely get a chance to fluster Axel.
>Write-in

>Roll 1d20 bo3 for [REDACTED]

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>4649089
>Knock on the door, remind Axel you’re on a timer.

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>4649089
>>Knock on the door, remind Axel you’re on a timer.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>4649089
>>Knock on the door, remind Axel you’re on a timer.

Rolled 20, 1, 11 = 32 (3d20)

>>4649089

>>4649140
That sure is a... result!

>>4649140
Nat20 AND nat1 in a single roll. Qm, the dice gods sure like a challenge - do you? Also welcome back!

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>>4649089

5 vs 1, perp escapes

>Knock on the door, remind Axel you’re on a timer.

Knock, knock, knock

“Axel, I get you’re enjoying yourself, but we’re on a timer, you know?” You say, almost sniggering as you do.

It goes silent inside as you say that, whatever action that was happening stopping.

“Fritz!” Shima sobs, instantly putting you on guard. “Help u-“

She’s cut off as the door bursts open. You weren’t expecting it, and you’re thrown

She’s cut off as the door flies open. A man in baggage handler uniform storms off, kicking open an access door then sprints down it.

“What happened?” You demand as you glance to the two of them. “And where’s the other one?”

“Roda’s not with us,” Shima spits out, she’s hastily covered herself with Axel’s shirt. “We came in here to uh, you know and she left to go to the bathroom, find somewhere to talk to her boyfriend.”

“So, you don’t know where she is,” you summarise. You look to Axel. He’s panting hard, and he’s clutching his left arm but he otherwise looks unharmed. “You alright? They attacked the two of you?”

Axel shakes his head, then gestures with his thumb back towards himself. Attacked me.

You look back to the door, you can still see him running, if you gave chase, you might be able to catch him.

>Get running, make sure all that cardio isn’t for nothing.
>Stay with Axel and Shima, chasing a criminal probably isn’t the smartest idea.
>Maho and Koume are nearby, ask if one of them can confirm Roda’s location.
>Write-in

>>4649182
Probably not the result you were expecting :)

>>4649189
Thank you, glad to be back!

>>4649190
>Get running, make sure all that cardio isn’t for nothing.

>>4649190
>>Stay with Axel and Shima, chasing a criminal probably isn’t the smartest idea.

Tsuji

Tsuji

Tsuji

Tsuji Tsuji

>>4649199
+1, get in contact with the others and tell them to be careful, then get in contact with airport security, there is bound to be footage of this guy

What airport are we at? I know e of the main ones for tokyo has some of the toughest security in the world

>>4649206

Haneda

[s]He’s probably not getting very far[/s]

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>>4649190

>Stay with Axel and Shima, chasing a criminal probably isn’t the smartest idea.

You decide not to chase the possibly dangerous criminal. Instead, you step out of the room to call your crew and let Shima change. Axel recovers his shirt and also steps out.

“Ruby, I found them,” you say the second she picks up, “they were attacked.”

“Attacked!” She cries. “Is he alright?”

“He looks fine,” you reply as you give him the once over. “It looks like he’ll have a nasty bruise on his arm but he’ll live.”

“Don’t move, we’re bringing Instructor Nishizumi and heading right over,” she orders. She cuts the call before you can tell her where you are. You sigh, and put away the phone. She’ll figure it out.
Maho, Koume and Yuzu soon return, Roda in tow. You explain what happened to the three of them, and none look happy. They don’t compare to Instructor Nishizumi who looks positively murderous when she arrives, flanked by two police officers and followed by the rest of your crew and the Black Forest girls.

“Axel!”
“Shima!”

Ruby and Erika cry out almost simultaneously. The two break away from the group and run over towards you. You move out of the way, allowing them to crash into their intended targets.

Ruby just hugs Axel, sniffling into his chest. Erika is fussing over Shima.

“I’m fine, Eririn, just help me stand,” Shima says, waving off Erika’s concern.

“You’re injured!?” Erika accuses.

“Well, I can’t really walk, but not because of the crook.” It takes you all of a second to put that together, and all of two for Max and Leo to realise what she means and burst out laughing.

As the mood slowly improves, you turn to Instructor Nishizumi who’s staring at the open access door that the police officers are heading down.

“You alright there?” You ask her.

“Heads are going to roll for this,” she replies. “At least one, possibly two.”

You’re not really sure what to make of that.

“You should probably go, you’ll miss your plane if you don’t run.”

>“You don’t want us to give a statement?” You want to see this guy caught as soon as possible.
>“Sounds good to me.” You’ll be safest on Ooarai’s school ship.
>Write-in

>>4649271
>“You don’t want us to give a statement?” You want to see this guy caught as soon as possible.

>>4649278
+1

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>>4649271

>“You don’t want us to give a statement?” You want to see this guy caught as soon as possible.

“You don’t want to head back to your schoolship?” She asks.

“Not really, I’d rather see this guy caught. I think we’ll be safer if it's dealt with.”

“Take a seat then,” She shrugs. “I’m sure an officer will be along soon enough to take statements.”

You gather up your crew and direct them to a nearby bench. You have to wake Ruby up, who’s somehow managed to fall asleep while hugging Axel. You’re unsure whether that says more about how comfortable it is or how tired she is.

“So, Axel. Got your self a girlfriend now?” Max asks. You just listen in as Yuzu makes herself comfortable on your chest. She’s a little heavy, but you appreciate the contact.

Axel shakes his head in response and waves an arm in front of him.

“Damn,” Max whistles. “Keeping it casual, and here I thought Fritz was a player, going out and getting himself a girlfriend in a few weeks.”

“Fritz is a gentleman,” Yuzu replies immediately. “Most of the time.” That gets another round of laughter. It’s interrupted by the arrival of the police officer and an airport official.

He takes your statements. Axel’s is a little hard given he doesn’t talk too much, but between hand gestures, creative interpretation, and some guessing they get something out of him. You also give yours which mostly consists of describing the sounds of the fight and getting knocked over as the assailant fled.

The officer leaves shortly afterwards and the airport official finally approaches. He then does something very unexpected, he gets on his knees and bows.

“Haneda airport apologies for what has transpired here today,” he says as he raises himself off the floor. “This was an unacceptable lapse of security on our part.”

>“Well, I don’t mind calling it even if you can get us a flight home.”
>“Just see to it the perpetrator is caught and we’ll be happy.”
>“My disappointment is immeasurable; my day is ruined. My good friend here was attacked, you know?”
>Write-in

Last post for tonight, thanks for playing.
Sorry if that was a little dark for some. We're back to our regularly scheduled cute girls doing cute things from now, things won't get any darker than now.

>>4649363
>“Just see to it the perpetrator is caught and we’ll be happy.”

>>4649363
>>“Just see to it the perpetrator is caught and we’ll be happy.”

>>4649363

>”Just see to it that the perpetrator is caught and we’ll be happy.”

I can’t believe that guy attacked poor Axel in the middle of giving that girl help with her clothes!

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>>4649363

>“Just see to it the perpetrator is caught and we’ll be happy.”

“Yes, yes,” the man nods. “Haneda airport will be cooperating with the police in full in order to solve this.”

After some more pleasantries, the man leaves to observe the crime scene with the police officers present.

“That’s all well and good, but it doesn’t get us any closer to home,” Leo complains.

“No, it doesn’t,” you sigh. You turn to Yuzu. “When’s the next flight?”

“A couple of hours,” she groans. “Come with me, let’s see if we can extract a replacement flight from the airport.”

“Sure.” The two of you stand and walk back over to the airport official. With a little bit of charm from Yuzu and a little bit of guilt-tripping, you’re able to extract a promise for the five of you to be on the next flight. She’s an absolute machine, even managing to get you all bumped up to first class, though you’re not sure how big a difference that’ll be on a short-haul flight.

Your musings are interrupted by the departure of the Black Forest girls, they still have time to make it to their plane. You get hugs from Maho and Koume as they leave as well as a nod from Erika. Instructor Nishizumi is similarly taciturn, but Tsuneo is far more open, giving you a hearty handshake and promising to ‘crush the person responsible's balls in a vice’.

After they leave, you soon find out the difference. You get bigger seats, but that’s it. Nevertheless, the five of you make good use of them, getting a few hours of sleep on the plane to Ibaraki. Once you reach the province, it’s a final taxi journey to the school ship. By the time you’re on board the carrier, it’s almost the time you’d leave for practice in the morning.

>Swing by Erika’s room. You do have an almost new phone you could give her.
>Just head to practice. Not to participate, just to see everyone.
>Head back to your dorm. Interaction can wait till you have a full night (day) of rest
>Write-in

>>4649831
>>Just head to practice. Not to participate, just to see everyone.
We can always nap in the lounge

>>4649831
>>Just head to practice. Not to participate, just to see everyone.

>>4649831

>Head to practice, watch, give Smolika the new phone, say hi to the garupans, and bask in the fact that you won 2 million.

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>>4649831

>Just head to practice. Not to participate, just to see everyone.

You stop by Yuzu’s apartment to drop her off. She isn’t as eager as you to go to practice. You then quickly swing by yours to drop off your luggage, no point lugging that around with you.

With your load significantly lightened, you begin the walk to the Tankery Warehouse. It’s not been long, less than a week, but it’s still something you missed.

It’s not long before you’re there, and as you approach you notice the figures, moving about the warehouse, in particular, you note the two CVs and a Panzer II sitting out front next to Duck team’s old tank, skid removed.

“Commander Hermann!” You’re distracted by a very familiar cry. A second later, something collides with your stomach. Two seconds later, five further masses collide with your stomach and you struggle to stand, being forced to prop yourself against a nearby tree.

“You won, Commander! With our flag!” You look down, and see Azusa attempting to wrap herself around your midsection and the rest of the Rabbits wrapped around her.

“I sure did girls,” you wheeze as you’re pressed into the tree. “Your help was invaluable.”

“Azusa and Commander Nishizumi were commenting on your performance as we watched the match!” Karina crows as the rabbit pile slowly breaks up. “She called you an idiot for trying to take a Tiger II in a straight gunfight!”

“I did not!” Azusa rounds on her crewmate. “I just said it wasn’t the smartest move!”

“Well, you’re right about that,” you laugh as you pat Azusa’s head, getting an embarassed squeak out of her. “Long-range gunfights in the open? Tiger II’s wet dream, it’s good luck I wasn’t swatted with the first shot.”

“But you won anyway!” Aya says, “It was so cool! There were so many others, but you and the Black Forest Vice-Commander demolished them!”

“I guess we did,” you laugh.

>“Have you guys seen the Prez around?”
>“The small tanks are out front, you guys getting ready for Tankathlon?”
>“You guys know where Erika is?”
>“How have things been while I was gone?”
>Write-in

>>4649917
>>“How have things been while I was gone?

>>4649917
>“How have things been while I was gone?”
>“The small tanks are out front, you guys getting ready for Tankathlon?”
>“You guys know where Erika is?”
>Give phone to Erika
>Sleep in lounge

>>4649984
+1

>>4649984
>>4649917

Sure why not

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>>4649917

>“How have things been while I was gone?”

“Normal,” Yuuki answers for the group. “Nothing noteworthy has happened, really. St. Gloriana’s Tankathlon tournament has kicked off, but we’ve not had a match yet.”

“Do we have one coming up?” You ask.

“On Friday,” Azusa replies. “In Ooarai. This match decides what happens in the second stage Miss Darjeeling is organising.”

“Yeah, I can see the small tanks out front,” you say. “You guys feeling ready for your match?”

“We sure are!” Karina answers.

“Glad to hear it,” you chuckle. The seven of you end up inside the warehouse, moving as you talk. You wave hello to a few other crews you see, like Anteater team or the literature club. Eventually, you all end up seated on or around the Panzer II.

“How’s prep going?” You ask Azusa as you make yourself comfortable on the Panzer II. She puts herself right next to you, struggling to make herself comfortable on the hard metal.

“Yesterday, the schoolship was docked, so we went around the town again,” Azusa recalls. “We also managed to get crews for all the tanks!”

“Really?” You ask. “Who volunteered?”

“Duck team took their old tank, and Karina, Aya, and I took this one,” she says. “Your sister and her driver took one of the CVs and Yukari’s in the other with Hoshino.”

“Interesting teams,” you nod. “You’re commanding them?”

“Uh, yeah,” she nods, looking down at the ground. “Commander Nishizumi let me take charge of it. But since you’re back, you can take over if you want…”

You consider the offer for a moment, Tankathlon does look like a lot of fun, but Azusa doesn’t seem very happy at the prospect of being replaced. You’d also probably have to replace someone, somewhere or squash yourself into a CV…

>“Thank you, Azusa. That sounds like a great idea.” You will fight as Fritz.
>“No thanks, I trust you can handle it.” You will fight as Azusa.
>Write-in

>>4650193
>>“No thanks, I trust you can handle it.” You will fight as Azusa.

Can't hog literally all of the glory!

>>4650193
>>“No thanks, I trust you can handle it.” You will fight as Azusa.

>>4650214
Did we ever fit those CVs with the 20mm AT rifles?

>>4650193

>”Nah, you got this Azusa.” Give her headpats.

>>4650216

yes, you paid for them last thread afaik.

>>4650193
>“No thanks, I trust you can handle it.” You will fight as Azusa.

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>>4650193

>“No thanks, I trust you can handle it.” You will fight as Azusa.

“You, you do?” She squeaks. As she gets redder, you notice the Rabbits taking an increased interest in the proceedings.

“I do,” you confirm as you pat her on the head again. “I can’t be hogging all the glory after all, right?”

“Yeah...” she replies, staring a hole into the ground.

“Huh, it appears Azusa has stopped working,” you observe to Aya.

“Yeah, you have that effect on her,” she quips back.

“Will she be alright?” You ask.

“Yeah, this happened when she saw you on the TV a couple days ago,” Aya nods seriously. “She’ll be fine in a few minutes.

“Well, I suppose my presence isn’t helping,” you laugh. You pat Azusa again before you stand. “I’ll be rooting for you.”

“I won’t let you down,” she mumbles, recovering slightly.

“Good stuff,” you nod. “Anyone know where Erika is?”

“By the Bergepanther, the automotive club were working on the AT rifles for the CVs and your sister was with them.” Ayumi answers.

“Alright, thanks girls,” you give Azusa a final headpat and move off.

It’s not hard to find Erika, you just have to follow the shouting. As you reach the Bergepanther, you spot her, wielding half the AT rifle. The barrel and magazine are sitting with an amused looking Hoshino while Erika threatens any passer-by with the rifle’s receiver.

You get closer. Erika hears your approach and spins, thrusting the gun towards you with impressive strength for a teenage girl.

“Your money or your li- Fritz!” She cheers as she realises who it is. She gently puts down the AT rifle then throws herself at you. “You won! You won!”

“I did,” you say, allowing yourself to bask in the praise. “How have you been? How’s Rosehip? Any luck?”

“No,” she sighs, letting herself sink into your chest. “Haven’t been able to bring myself to do ask.”

“Well I got something that might cheer you up,” you console her as you hand her the phone.

“A new- but these are so expensive!” She’s doing her best fish impression. “Are you sure, Fritz?”

>“Call it an early birthday present.”
>“I got it for free, so no worries.”
>“I know, I’m the best.”

>Talk to someone else (Hoshino/Prez/Write-in)
>Head for the lounge and sleep
>Ask Erika what she thinks of the upcoming Tankathlon match
>Write-in

>>4650336
>>“Call it an early birthday present.”
>>“I got it for free, so no worries.”
>Ask Erika what she thinks of the upcoming Tankathlon match

>>4650336
>“Call it an early birthday present.”
>Ask Erika what she thinks of the upcoming Tankathlon match
>Head for the lounge and sleep

>>4650375
>>4650336

+1

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>>4650336

>“Call it an early birthday present.”

“Daw, thanks Fritz,” she tightens the hug. There are coos from some of the assorted tankers watching. Erika immediately breaks the hug, rounding on the spectators.

“What’s so funny!?” She demands. She looks ready to lunge at Max but before you can, you’re able to grab her shoulder.

>Ask Erika what she thinks of the upcoming Tankathlon match

“So, what’re your thoughts on the upcoming match?” You ask her before she can go into attack mode.

“Huh? Oh! The baby tank match!” She brightens as she says it. “It should be fun! We’re against some St. Gloriana impersonators and we’ve beaten them, so no sweat, right?”

“Impersonators?” You ask.

“Yeah, West Kureouji Grona Academy! They look like cheap copies, it’s real weird.”

“That’s interesting,” you nod before a yawn slips through. “I’m going to get some sleep, will everything be alright for practice without me?”

“Yeah, Commander Nishizumi is leading it. She’s better than you, you know?”

“I’m sure,” you reply drily. You release her shoulder and watch her head for the CV. You promptly head for the lounge, find a comfortable looking sofa, and pass out.

You wake up to Anzu staring at you. You blink a couple of times, trying to get your bearings as she grins.

“Good afternoon!” She chirps. “It’s lunchtime, you slept through morning lessons!”

“I’m not going to get in trouble for that am I?” You ask with a yawn.

“Nah,” she replies. “You have the day off, so no harm done.”

“Nice,” you throw off the blanket that someone kindly deposited on you and stand. After a moment to stretch, you look at the still grinning Anzu.

“You’re in a happy mood,” you observe.

“Sure am,” she nods. “I think we both know why.” As she says it, your stomach growls. “Wanna join us for lunch?”

“Like I do everyday?” You ask rhetorically. “Sure, let's go.”

She leads you back to the Council room. Yuzu’s not present, likely still in her apartment. Momo’s their though and shoots out of her chair as you enter the room.

“Fritz! Congratulations!” She says.

“Thanks, Momo,” you smile back. She hands you a bowl of fish curry, which you happily take and start eating.

>”So, about that prize money.”
>”So, about Tankathlon.”
>”So, is there anything I need to know about upcoming events?”
>Write-in

>>4650560

>"So, is there anything I need to know about upcoming events? Oh, and I've got 2 mil to spend, wondering how I should invest it. Maybe stocks?"

>>4650597
+1

>>4650597
+1

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>>4650560

>"So, is there anything I need to know about upcoming events? Oh, and I've got 2 mil to spend, wondering how I should invest it. Maybe stocks?"

As soon as you say that there’s a flash of amusement in Anzu’s eyes. She glances at Momo who’s hiding a smile behind a bowl.

“In terms of upcoming events, there’s this little Tankathlon thing, I think you already know about it. One fight on Friday and then the second stage on Sunday.”

“I do… what was so funny?” You ask.

“We’ll get to that,” Anzu grins. “After that little sideshow, the Commemorative Cup begins on Monday.”

“Commemorative cup? I’ve not heard of that.”

“Because it’s not a big thing,” Anzu nods. “Small tournament to keep everyone on their toes after the National High School Tournament, since we won, it’ll be hosted in Ooarai. It also has allotments for smaller regional schools that don’t get anywhere near the main tournament.”

“Ok,” you nod as you mull over the new information. “Format? Rules?”

“Same format as the national tournament and five tanks to a side. To help the smaller teams.” She clarifies. “If you end up against any small schools, I want you matching them, ok? No throwing heavy tanks at poor schools.”

“We’re a poor school,” you point out, getting a flat look. “Can I ask why?”

“It’d look bad to ‘seal-club’,” she replies. “Some schools can get away with it, we’re not quite in that position yet.”

“I see,” you nod. “Now are you going to tell me what’s so funny?”

“Sure, a quick question did you read what the cheque said on it?” Anzu’s grinning like a shark now.

>“Sure. ‘To the crew of Werewolf’.”
>“I’m too tired for games, Prez. Can you just tell me?”
>Write-in

Evening Tankery Practice
>Work with Azusa on the upcoming matches.
>Coordinate with Miho on the Commemorative Cup.
>Just relax a little longer, you can get back to work tomorrow.
>Write-in

>>4650785

>"It said to the Most Awesome and Glorious Commander Fritz Herman and His Crew of Ultimate Badasses."

>Coordinate with Miho on the Commemorative Cup and catch up with her.

>>4650793
+1

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>>4650785

>"It said to the Most Awesome and Glorious Commander Fritz Herman and His Crew of Ultimate Badasses."

“I’m sure it did,” Anzu says, rolling her eyes. “Since your eyes don’t seem to be working properly, I’ll remind you that it was on behalf of the school.”

“Damn, so you mean I don’t get two million dollars?” You pout. “What was the point then?”

“Aside from getting an opportunity to galivant around the desert in a tank?” Momo asks, eyebrow raised. “And a vacation?”

“Yeah, aside from that.”

“The love and respect of us and your colleagues,” Anzu quips. The two of them laugh when your face falls.

“Not worth it,” you grumble into your bowl, renewing their laughter.

Unfortunately, getting money out of Anzu is like getting blood out of a rock. Despite your wheedling, she holds firm, leaving you out of luck. It’s not as big a deal as you make of it, but according to your aunt, complaining is an age-old tanker tradition. One you see no reason for abandoning.

You make use of your day off and the Student Council office to do nothing of value. To your great surprise, Yuzu also shows up partway through the day, and since the President is still technically a student you’re allowed to stay in the office and do nothing with Yuzu. Though not before the President reminds you not to try anything. She’s still sore about her office being used for a quicky apparently.

>Coordinate with Miho on the Commemorative Cup and catch up with her.

In the evening, you head to the Tankery warehouse. You’re met with more congratulations from the teammates you didn’t get to talk to in the morning. It’s a little tiring, but they all mean well and they’re just as excited as you were about it. You eventually make it through to the lounge area at the back, which has been turned into an impromptu briefing room.

“Hey Miho,” you greet her as you enter.

“Fritz! Congratulations!” She cheers. “I know you must be tired of it, but everyone was so excited when you won! It was wild!”

“Eh, I don’t mind the praise, I think we deserve it,” you joke.

“Definitely!” Miho nods. “Are you here to help with the Commemorative Cup?”

“Sure am,” you nod. “Do you need any?”

“Well, we know where we’re fighting and we know all the major competitors,” Miho says. “Ooarai, Black Forest, Saunders, Pravda, Bonple High, Gilbert High, Bellwall Academy, and BC Freedom will all be competing. It’s those smaller schools I want some information on. You know, tanks, any notable wins, stuff like that.”

“Do I need to grab Yukari for these?” You ask. Miho shakes her head.

“No, no!” She says. “No need for serious spy works when it’s a friendly competition. Just whenever you get a chance, look into them for me, ok?”

“Sure thing,” you nod.

>>4650927

Evening Free time
>Ask Miho if she’s free tonight
>Research one of the smaller schools
>Catch up with how Erika’s love life is going
>Pester Instructor Nishizumi about the case
>Write-in

>>4650928

>Research Gilbert or Bellwall

>>4650928
>Ask Miho if she’s free tonight

>>4650934
+1
But still pester lil erika about the hips of the rose.

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>>4650927

>Research Gilbert or Bellwall

After practice, you begin to make your way back to your apartment. Erika decides to tag along, ostensibly to spend time with you, but the second you enter the apartment she begins laying the table.

“Expecting someone?” You ask as you watch her set out two plates, cups, and cutlery.

“No,” she answers. “But you’re going to cook right?”

“If I have anything in the fridge to cook with,” you answer. You take a second to consider Erika’s behaviour, before you realise why.

“Erika, what have you been eating while I was gone?” You ask as you search your fridge for cooking materials. There’s nothing fresh, but you have eggs and potatoes, so Bratkartoffeln is an easy fix.

“Ramen and takeaway!” She replies. “And I hated it!”

“You should learn to cook then,” you reply. “Mother and I won’t always be around to do it for you.”

“Eh, I got a long time till I’m alone,” she argues. “Now cook!”

“Why not do something for me while I do,” you say. “Grab my laptop and research Gilbert High or Bellwall Academy.”

“Gilbert,” Erika snorts. “What a dumb name, I’ll look them up.”

You work in comfortable silence, Erika tapping away at the computer while you cook. Eventually, you’re done, and you bring the pan to the table.

“So, what have you found?” You ask as you spoon some potatoes and eggs onto her plate.

“Yeah, they used to be a part of Blue Division High School a long time ago, used old Spanish tanks which just sort of means inferior German tanks.” Erika begins. She takes a second to inhale the food before continuing. “Saunders took control after a dispute before they were given independence not that long ago.”

“Ok,” you nod as you munch away. “What do they look like tankwise?”

“Old Saunders stuff,” she answers. “They’re not rich enough to get their own stuff yet, so they rely on hand me downs.”

“Huh, good info, Erika.” You nod. The two of you finish your dinner, then get to cleaning up.

>“So, you want me to lock you in a tank with Rosehip?
>“I’m good friends with Darjeeling, I think, I could ask if she knows what Rosehip thinks of you.”
>Don’t bring up Rosehip, just chill.
>Write-in

Morning Practice
>Use the automotive club’s SUV to follow the Tankathlon team onto the field
>Do Morning Practice as normal
>Take the team into the centre of the schoolship town to practice urban combat

Lunch
>Each lunch with the council
> Meet with a group/Person (who)
> Do a sport (Volleyball/Sword fighting)
>Write-in

>>4651485
>>“So, you want me to lock you in a tank with Rosehip?
>>“I’m good friends with Darjeeling, I think, I could ask if she knows what Rosehip thinks of you.”
>>4651485
>>Use the automotive club’s SUV to follow the Tankathlon team onto the field
>Each lunch with the council
We did promise to help with the backlog from the trip to America

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>>4651485

>“So, you want me to lock you in a tank with Rosehip?”

You ask as she hands you a dish. She almost drops it, but quickly recovers.

“No, I do not,” she says, glaring at you. “I will commit grievous bodily harm against you if you try it.”

“Well, it worked for Ruby, right?” You argue. “Could do the same for you…”

“I don’t even know if she feels the same way!” She argues back. “We’ve talked about boys before.”

>“I’m good friends with Darjeeling, I think, I could ask if she knows what Rosehip thinks of you.”

Erika’s silent for a good minute, considering it. She doesn’t say anything until you’ve finished with the dishes.

“Just be… low key about it, ok?” She asks quietly. “I’d rather not screw things up accidentally.”

“Subtle is my middle name,” you reassure her. That doesn’t seem to help too much.

Thursday 14th September (Day 156)

>Use the automotive club’s SUV to follow the Tankathlon team onto the field

Erika doesn’t stay the night, heading back after a few hours. The next morning, you get up and go through your normal morning routine. You also see Otto again. You don’t know who he’s been staying with, but he looks well-fed and happy to see you.

After some petting, you head to the warehouse. Azusa and her Tankathlon team are readying themselves for some practice. You head behind them to the corner the automotive club’s claimed.

“Yo,” You greet Nakajima as you arrive. “You guys not joining morning practice?”

“Nah, Hoshino’s on the team, so we’re out of practice till Monday,” she replies. “You need something?”

“I was hoping for a lift to watch practice,” you reply. She gestures to their car. “Hop in, I’ll take you out.”

You climb into the truck and after a second to start it up, the two of you head off after the Tankathlon team.

>Focus on how Azusa does as a leader
>Focus on how they do as a team
>Focus on the performance of one of the tanks (Pz II/CV(Erika)/CV(Yukari)/Duck Team)
>Write-in

>>4651606
>>Focus on how Azusa does as a leader

>>4651606
>Focus on how Azusa does as a leader

>>4651606
>>Focus on how they do as a team

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>>4651606

>Focus on how Azusa does as a leader

You decide to watch Azusa. Nakajima follows them for a short while, before pulling away towards an observation tower.

“I think you’ve been here before, but it’s the best spot to observe training in my experience.”

“You’ve done this before?” You ask as the two of you climb up.

“Mainly while we’re doing laps of the town,” she explains. “The residents get angry if we do it too much, so it’s a rare occasion.”

“That’s a shame,” you frown as you reach the top. She pulls out a pair of binoculars which she hands to you.

“Cheers,” you nod. You scan the horizon for the tankettes. It takes a minute given how small they are compared to regular tanks but you soon spot them storming through the woods, into a clearing and then into a forest on the other side.

“They’re certainly moving fast,” Nakajima observes.

“I’m more concerned about how they’re moving,” you reply. You manage to get a fix on Azusa’s Panzer II for a brief moment. “She’s outside the tank, good.”

“Sounds kinda dangerous to me,” Nakajima replies.

“It helps with situational awareness,” you explain. “If you see them first, you can shoot first so you don’t get hit.”

“Smart,” she grunts. The two of you watch a bit longer. To your infinite amusement, Azusa stages an ambush on the main team. She doesn’t do any damage, and Miho quickly reorganises the team to defend but by then the nimble little tanks are gone.

Towards the end of training, she reappeared at the base of the observation tower.

“How did I do, Commander!” Azusa calls up to you.

>”Great teamwork!” +2 team Rerolls
>”Exemplary situational awareness!” -1 awareness for each tank
>”Good defence!” +1 Toughness reroll

>>4651997
>”Exemplary situational awareness!” -1 awareness for each tank

>>4651997
>>”Great teamwork!” +2 team Rerolls

>>4651997
>>”Exemplary situational awareness!” -1 awareness for each tank

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>>4651997

>”Exemplary situational awareness!” -1 awareness for each tank

“You think so!?” Azusa shouts back, clearly happy at your appraisal.

“Sure do! Be careful when you have your head out the tank though!”

“I will!” Azusa promises. A few moments later, her and the other small tanks are on the move. Erika waves at you from one of the CVs which you return as they depart towards the warehouse.

“Shall we head back too?” You ask Nakajima.

“Good idea,” she nods. The two of you head down the observation tower and back to the automotive club’s truck.

It takes a second to start it, but soon you’re on the move. You make it back to the warehouse shortly after the Tankathlon team and you’re followed closely by the main team coming back from training.

>Eat lunch with the council

After lessons, you head to the council office. You knock and as usual wait for the ‘enter’ to come through.

It’s a familiar sight: Yuzu working, Momo ‘working’, and Anzu petting Otto.

“Hey guys,” you say as you take a seat at Yuzu’s desk. “How are things?”

“Going well,” Anzu drawls. “Lots of paperwork to do though.”

“I know the deal,” you sigh. “We’ll get to it.”

“Excellent!” She chirps. You share a look with Yuzu, then with a crack of the knuckles, get to work.

It’s not hard work, but it’s long. You and Yuzu blaze through the pile up. You’re nowhere near close to finished - the pile up is almost a week large, but you get through a lot.

“Good job!” Anzu cheers as you finish. “I have a present for you guys!” She goes for something under her desk then pulls out a box. “Lunch!”

It tastes really good.

Evening Practice
>Tell Miho what you’ve learnt about Gilbert
>Work with Azusa on her plan for the match
>Write-in

Evening Free time
>Call Darjeeling about Rosehip
>Chill with Yuzu
>Pester Instructor Nishizumi about the case
>write-in

>>4652344
>>Tell Miho what you’ve learnt about Gilbert
>>Work with Azusa on her plan for the match
Leader meeting

>Call Darjeeling about Rosehip

Hmm, so Gilbert uses hand-me-downs and was taken over by Saunders.

I’m betting M5s and their variants

>>4652420
+1

>>4652344
I know at least the initial stages are only 5 tanks, but does the tankathlon ever get up to more than that? If it does, we may need to order some new ones in advance.

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>>4652344

>Tell Miho what you’ve learnt about Gilbert
>Work with Azusa on her plan for the match

That evening when you arrive at the warehouse, you make a beeline for the Tankettes. Given her match is tomorrow, you don’t really expect Azusa to be anywhere else. She’s there, helping clean the tanks.

“Dirty work, huh?” You ask as you approach.

“Sure is!” Azusa replies. She spins around and you can see her sports kit is covered in dirt, with smudges across her face. “But it has to be done!”

“Sure does,” you nod as you ruffle her hair. She goes red and mumbles about not being a kid. “You up for a strategy meeting with Commander Nishizumi and myself? We’ll be discussing the Commemorative Cup too.”

“Sure!” She makes to move for the lounge but freezes. “Five minutes to change?”

“Go for it,” you nod. She runs off towards the changing rooms, and five minutes later, on the dot, reappears in her Tankery clothes.

The two of you head for the lounge which looks even more like a bad police drama. Miho’s acquired a corkboard and all the notes have now been pinned to it, red string connecting them. The only one you can really understand are the connections going from the various teams to the picture of the commemorative cup in the middle – you’re not sure what Bokos have to do with Panzer IIIs.

“Uh, Commander?” Azusa begins. Miho spins around to look at the two of you.

“Ah, Fritz, Azusa. What is it?” She smiles.

“We’re here to talk strategy, about the Commemorative Cup and Tankathlon.”

“Sure! Let’s start with Tankathlon since that’s tomorrow.” You and Azusa head for the table while Miho goes for an umbrella bin. There are no umbrellas. Instead, she pulls out a cardboard tube and from the tube, a map of Ooarai.

“You’re well prepared,” you observe.

“We’re a little flush with cash right now,” Miho answers. “I think that’s thanks to you.” She unrolls the map and places it on the table. “Alright Azusa, take us through your plan.”

“Uh, right!” She takes a breath before beginning. “So, the people we’re up against, West Kureouji Grona Academy are using Tetrarch light tanks. Those tanks have better guns and penetration than we do, so we have to be closer to knock them out.” She sighs. “They know this, so they chose to start in the open fields to the north.”

“And so what do you plan to do about it?” You ask.

“I want to send the CVs and myself up as bait,” she explains. “Duck team has the only gun guaranteed to penetrate at range, so I want to draw them in and hit them with that. We also need a team name and a Yojimbo.”

“Why and what?” You ask, confused.

“A team name, because the Sensha-Do Federation doesn’t really like Tankathalon, and a Yojimbo is an extra participant, it can be anyone – another tanker or something else entirely.”

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>>4653196

Plan
>Approve of her plan
>Suggest an alternative (Write-in)

Team name
>Not Ooarai Academy
>Killer Rabbits
>Something else (Write-in)

Yojimbo
>“I don’t know who could help you by being a Yojimbo, you’ll just have to figure out how to get around theirs.”
>Something else (Get creative! It can be anything!)

>>4652737
The Commemorative Cup has the five limit, and it applies for every round. For Tankathlon there are no rules about the number of tanks, just 1. They must be under 10 tons 2. don't kill anyone

>>4653197
>Plan
>Approve of her plan
Even if we can think of a better one, it's better for her to be doing this herself and taking responsibility.

>Team Name
>Oarai Academy
Technically different, no this is not a typo

>Yojimbo
>Check the online tank catalogue to see if there are any light tanks that are in good condition available to arrive in time for the match.
If they can't arrive in time for the first match, perhaps they might be here for the others?
>Call Saunders to see if we can buy/rent a light tank
>If all else fails, we have that repair tank, right? Maybe we can get a couple extra AT rifles?

>>4653334

I like this, but I say as Yojimbo we go up in a helicopter and spot for them. It can be anything, right QM?

>>4653339
This is good too, but I'd rather look into getting an extra tank before we do this option.

>>4653197

>Approve her plan

>Name the team Caerbannog (Home of the Hily Grail Killer Rabbit)

>Yojimbo just screams Bob Semple. Find one or build one from scratch.

>>4653358
I like this team name better, so I'll switch my team name vote to this

>>4653339

Sure could, we'll see if any tanks are available for rapid delivery first though

Roll me
>4d100 x 3
to see if there's anything available.

>>4653358
Bob Semples are built from the heart, not a plan

Rolled 68, 13, 20, 82 = 183 (4d100)

>>4653366
I don't think we have anyone crazy enough to operate one properly anyways. /Maybe/ literature club?

Rolled 98, 68, 90, 42 = 298 (4d100)

>>4653366

>>4653366

Someone can roll again if they want.

Rolled 39, 10, 1, 61 = 111 (4d100)

>>4653519

>>4653366

Plans? We don’t need no stinking plans!


And who needs heart when we have GUTS!

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>>4653197

>Approve her plan
>Name the team Caerbannog (Home of the Holy Grail Killer Rabbit)
>Check the online tank catalogue to see if there are any light tanks that are in good condition available to arrive in time for the match.

“I’m fine with your plan,” you nod. “Miho? Your thoughts?”

“It’s a smart way of dealing with your team’s deficiencies,” she smiles at Azusa. “Unfortunately, I can’t think of any team names that might fit.” The three of you are silent for a moment as you consider the question with the utmost care. A good name can make or break a team.

An idea comes to mind.

“How about Caerbannog?” You offer. Azusa’s face instantly lights up.

“You’ve watched The Holy Grail!?” She asks excitedly. It takes her a second to remember what you’re in the middle of.

“Oh, uh, sorry,” she mumbles sheepishly.

“I guess you approve then?” Miho giggles.

“I, uh. Yeah! Caerbannog it is!” Azusa confirms.

“Then that leaves us with the Yojimbo problem,” you say as you turn back to the map of Ooarai. “Perhaps we can check the Panzer Market? They might have something we could use?”

“The computer in the theatre room is logged into Ooarai’s account,” Miho offers. “We can go and have a look?”

The three of you head out of the briefing room, and into the theatre. Miho heads to the computer at the front, while you and Azusa make yourself comfortable. A moment later, the projector is running, and you can see the Panzer Market webpage.

Miho enters the search criteria and your options rapidly diminish. The most drastic cut is when you enter the need for it tomorrow.

“Well, we don’t have too many options,” Miho frowns. “Only two that could be in Ooarai by tomorrow.”

“And even then, they’re expensive,” you frown. “Almost double what they’d normally cost.”

On-screen there are two tanks left, a Harry Hopkins Light tank and a T-60.

“Are they even usable?” Azusa asks.

“Important question,” you murmur. Miho clicks on in turn. The T-60’s in pretty good shape, a day with the automotive club would see it ready for action. You’d have to rush them on Friday morning, but it’s doable. The Harry Hopkins is almost factory new, and more expensive for it.

>44 credits, T-60, good condition (2 days)
>40 credits, 35 credits, Light Tank Mark VIII, perfect condition

>Try to convince Anzu to buy one
>Float the idea of someone doing recon from a helicopter
>Try another approach – (Call Saunders, write-in)

>>4653682
>Call Saunders to see if they'd be willing to sell/rent us a light vehicle.
>Afterwards, have a group discussion to compare the options.

Both of these light tanks look fine, but I imagine Saunders would probably give us a better deal, especially considering our already established relationship.

>>4653697
+1
We could also ask Erika to see if Rosehip is interested. St. Gloriana's is sure to have a Tetrarch. If we do some research on the opposition, we might be able to match their paint and cause some confusion. Barring that, I think the helicopter is a good idea. Bonus points for a big NEWS decal to deflect suspicion.

>>4653697
>>4653752

+1

Though as far as I know, Rosehip’s on a tankathlon team in the manga this stuff comes from

>>4653682
>Float the idea of someone doing recon from a helicopter

>>4653808
That wouldn't stop her from being the yojimbo in this match.

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>>4653682

>Call Saunders to see if they'd be willing to sell/rent us a light vehicle.
>Afterwards, have a group discussion to compare the options.

“How about I call Saunders?” You offer. “They like us and knowing their arsenal, they might be able to lend us something?”

“I hope they have something,” Azusa murmurs. When you look towards her, she elaborates. “They had to recall some of their lend-lease tanks to participate.”

“Ah, that’s a shame,” you sigh. “Can’t hurt to try though, right?”

“No, it can’t.” She agrees.

You pull out your phone and dial Kay’s number. It takes a moment to get through to her, but she answers enthusiastically.

“Hey! It’s Kay! You doin’ O’Kay!?”

“I’m doing fine Kay,” you laugh. “How are you doing?”

“We’re good!” She answers. You make small talk for a few minutes. Layla also makes an appearance, quickly asking how Erika’s doing before leaving again.

“So, Kay. You guys happen to have any light tanks lying about? Preferably ones that weigh less than ten tons?”

“Less than ten? Oh! I get it! You guys are doing Tankathlon, aren’t you!?”

“We sure are,” you confirm. “You guys are too, right?”

“Technically, Saunders University High School has condemned Tankathlon as unsafe,” she begins. “However, Flying Tankers Volunteer Group are participating, who happen to be using all of Saunders’ light tanks.”

“So, you don’t have anything?” You ask.

“We had to ask for a couple of tanks back,” she admits. “We’re flat outta light tanks.”

“Do you have anything at all?”

Kay inhales and sighs.

“Gimme a minute, O’kay?” She asks before putting you on hold.

It’s a good ten minutes before she gets back to you.

“Hey! Fritz! You still here?” She asks.

“I am, what’s up?”

“Ok, we don’t have much, but we have an M2, but it doesn’t have a gun and a T1E6. We’d be happy to deliver either to you tomorrow morning.”

“How much for them?”

“We’ll lend one to you, but we’ll need it back once you’re done with it.”

“Alright, you mind if I go talk to the team about it?”

“Sure thing! Take your time!”

With that, you cut the call and turn to Miho and Azusa who had been listening in to the conversation.

>“We can grab an AT gun from a shop on land and fit it to the M2.”
>“An extra tank in that T1E6 might be useful.”
>“I say we beg Anzu for another tank (which?)
>“The helicopter and knowing where they are will be most useful.”
>Write-in (Rosehip option/anything else you can think of)

>>4653941
>“An extra tank in that T1E6 might be useful.”

>>4653941
>>“The helicopter and knowing where they are will be most useful.”
>>Write-in (Rosehip option)
If we Rosehip can't make it, the copter would even the odds as much as another tank.

>>4653941

We seem to have a tie.

I'll roll in the morning if there's no tiebreaker.

Thanks for playing tonight.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4654179
>>4653947 = 1

>>4653977 = 2

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>>4653941

>“An extra tank in that T1E6 might be useful.”

“That’s certainly the safe choice,” Miho nods as you say it. “That’s just our opinion though. Azusa?”

“Oh, I can decide?” She asks.

“It’s your match,” you shrug. You can see her considering it for a moment, but she nods and smiles.

“We’ll take it, it’s not the best tank in the world, but another tank is another tank, isn’t it?”

“Sure is,” you nod. “I’ll give Kay a call, but we’ll also need people to crew it. We also need to figure out how it works in a couple of hours when it arrives.

“Don’t worry, you can leave that to me!” Azusa promises. “The rest of Rabbit team wanted to take part anyway.”

“And training?” You ask.

“We’ll figure it out,” Azusa promises. “Trust me.”

You look to Miho.

“Well, you’ve given us no reason not to trust you,” she laughs. “Why don’t you make the call, Fritz?”

“Sure thing.” It’s a quick job to call Kay and ask for the T1 to be delivered. With a promise from the Saunders Airlift Division to get it to Ooarai for you tomorrow.

With that sorted and it getting late, you begin to disperse. The rest of the Sensha-Do team has already left.

>Call Darjeeling about Rosehip

When you get back to Werewolf team’s apartment block, you head straight up to yours. Erika thankfully hasn’t come along making this easier than if you’d have needed to kick her out.

You dial Darjeeling’s number and a second later, she picks up the phone.

“Fritz, what a pleasant surprise,” Darjeeling begins. “I wasn’t expecting you to call, to what do I owe the pleasure.”

>“You know by any chance if Rosehip’s gay?”
>“I’ve been thinking about how well Erika and Rosehip get along.”
“Let’s say hypothetically, that I had a sister. And let’s say hypothetically, you had a subordinate named Redhip. Do you think they’d start dating?”
>Write-in

>>4654979
>“Let’s say hypothetically, that I had a sister. And let’s say hypothetically, you had a subordinate named Redhip. Do you think they’d start dating?”

>>4654979
>“Let’s say hypothetically, that I had a sister. And let’s say hypothetically, you had a subordinate named Redhip. Do you think they’d start dating?”

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>>4654979

>“Let’s say hypothetically, that I had a sister. And let’s say hypothetically, you had a subordinate named Redhip. Do you think they’d start dating?”

“If you hypothetically had a sister?” Darjeeling asks. You can hear the confusion in her voice. “And I don’t have any- ah!” She makes a sound of understanding.

“Well, do you think it’s possible?” You ask.

“Hmm,” you can hear her thinking over the question. It takes a moment, but she quickly begins to speak again. “I think, that if – hypothetically – they were good friends, and that, hypothetically, they spent a lot of time together then all it would take is one to tell the other what they feel and the rest will sort itself out.”

“Do you think it’s that simple?” You ask. “It sounds like it could horribly wrong.”

“It could,” she acknowledges. “It could turn out that Rose- sorry, Redhip doesn’t care for your sister in that way and she’ll lose a close friend. It all depends on whether she’s willing to take the risk. I don’t think it’s much of a risk, to be frank, but the risk is still there.”

“You think she’ll say yes?”

“I think that the only way to know for sure is to ask her,” Darjeeling says. “Though that would give the game away to dear Redhip, wouldn’t it?”

“Probably,” you sigh. “Alright, thanks for letting me know, Darjeeling.”

“Any time, Fritz.”

With that, you cut the call. It’s not as straightforward an answer as you would’ve liked, but it’s better than nothing. At least Darjeeling who knows Rosehip better than you thinks it’d be likely.

Morning Practice
>Help Azusa with moving tanks to Ooarai
>Wait for the tank drop then help the rabbits learn to use it
>Leave those tasks to Miho and handle morning practice
>Write-in

>>4655154
>Help Azusa with moving tanks to Ooarai
Azusa said to leave learning the tank to her, so at least we shouldn't pick the second option.

>>4655154
>Help the garupan leader

>>4655154
>>Help Azusa with moving tanks to Ooarai

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>>4655154

>Help Azusa with moving tanks to Ooarai

Friday 15th September (Day 157)

Your morning is a very normal one. It begins with shooing Otto off you, the cat complaining loudly as you do. He shuts up when you throw a treat to him. After taking a minute to get changed and eating a bowl of cereal you head off towards the tankery warehouse.

You arrive a few minutes later, the tank transporter is there, as is Azusa and the tankathlon team. You approach Azusa who’s struggling with a clipboard.

“Commander!” She greets you as you approach. “Thank god you’re here!”

“Something the matter?” You ask.

“Ah, he, he… just a little bit,” she hands you the clipboard and explains. “I thought that you only had to get the tank onto the transporter and off it.”

“But you forgot about the paperwork,” you summarise.

“I didn’t know there was paperwork!” She complains.

“Well no worries,” you say, supressing a laugh at her distress. “We can sit in the cab and go through it while the others load the tanks up.”

“Right! Thanks, Commander!” The two of you hop in and get to work as the others go about loading. You’re not particularly familiar with the forms in question but your experience with paperwork makes it relatively easy.

The rest of the team loads up and a few moments later, you’re on the way into Ooarai. The journey is short, only necessary to preserve the tanks from too much wear and tear. The tanks are set down on the beach, opposite the chosen starting point of West Kureouji Grona Academy. It’s then that your phone rings.

“Hey! It’s Kay!” Kay shouts into the headset. “We’re approaching Ooarai now, where do you want the tank?”

“We’re on the beach,” you answer.

“The eastern one or the south one!?” Kay shouts back. You take a second to consult Azusa.

“East!”

“Sure thing! Keep your heads down!”

A few moments later, the Saunders Super Galaxy comes into view. The lot of you watch as it swoops in low over the beach and drops the T1 before rapidly climbing again. They depart as quickly as they arrived, waggling their wings as they leave.

“Thanks Kay!” You shout into the phone.

“No problem!” She shouts back before cutting the call.

>Go see if you can get a look at West Kureouji’s team [Stay as Fritz till the match]
>Investigate the T1 and get to training [Switch to Azusa from here]
>Write-in

>>4655348
>Investigate the T1 and get to training [Switch to Azusa from here]

>>4655348

>Go see if you can get a look at West Kureouji’s team

>>4655348
>>Investigate the T1 and get to training [Switch to Azusa from here]

>>4655348
>Go see if you can get a look at West Kureouji’s team [Stay as Fritz till the match]

>>4655348
>Go see if you can get a look at West Kureouji’s team [Stay as Fritz till the match] =1
>Investigate the T1 and get to training [Switch to Azusa from here] =2

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4655526

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>>4655348

>Go see if you can get a look at West Kureouji’s team [Stay as Fritz till the match]

You observe for a while as Azusa examines the T1. It starts off slow, figuring out how to even open the hatches takes a dangerously long time. It starts to speed up when Aya finds a guide online. You have to remind her that despite what people are saying, taking off your clothes doesn’t help with driving tanks.

After that, it starts to pick up speed. They’re able to get the engine started and gently begin doing laps of the beach. They soon start to pick up speed, and Azusa assures you again that she can handle it. You trust her judgement, so wave goodbye and begin to make your way across town.

It’s an easy trip thanks to Ooarai’s public transport. You note with no small amount of pride that Tankery is starting to have more of a presence in the city. Posters using the material from the calendars you did a while back, as well as new material that Anzu probably got done without telling you. Several people even recognise you, though that’s to be expected given the finals of the National High-School Tournament was televised.

You soon make it to the fields out west and thanks to a kind farmer all the way to West Kureouji’s starting point. You examine their tanks. Four Tetrarchs with Little John adaptors. By themselves, they’d be hard to deal with but with those they can slice through the tanks, Azusa has at her disposal. Then, a woman pops out the top of one of the tanks.

“Darjeeling?” The name spills out of your mouth based as you see the girl.

“Alas, no. Though I may try, I’ll never be as great as Miss Darjeeling. I am Kilimanjaro, commander of West Kureouji Grona Academy.” The girl says as she climbs out of the tank. Her uniform is the exact same as well, from the jacket to the boots. You do see some differences though, hair drills, and slightly shorter hair.

>“Why do you look like Darjeeling?”
>“Fritz Hermann, Vice-Commander of Ooarai Academy.”
>“Fritz Hermann, give my Kouhai a good fight, okay?”
>Write-in

>>4655603
>“Fritz Hermann, Vice-Commander of Ooarai Academy.”
>"Give my Kouhai a good fight, okay?”

>>4655608
+1

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>>4655603

>“Fritz Hermann, Vice-Commander of Ooarai Academy.”

“Oh! So that makes you the Commander of the opposing team?” She asks. “I know Tankathlon has no rules, but isn’t this a rather brazen form of reconnaissance?”

“I’m not fighting you,” you shrug. “My subordinate is in charge of the Ooarai’s Tankathlon team – or Caerbannog I suppose. I was just curious what they’d be up against.”

“And what do you think? Of us?” She says.

“Well, I’ve not seen you fight, so I couldn’t say,” you shrug. “You’ve picked your tanks well at the very least, good choices for Tankathlon.”

“Thank you!” She beams at your comment. “I thought to about what Miss Darjeeling would do and picked accordingly.”

“I take it you’re a big fan then.”

“Yes! I am! I was awestruck by the graceful and elegant demeanour she fought with and when given a chance I reformed West Kureouji’s Sensha-Do team along St. Gloriana lines.”

“Well, how did it go?”

“Well, for the most part,” she says with a smile. “We’ve lost our fair share of matches but so has St. Gloriana.”

“Well, I’m glad for you.” You check your watch, it’s getting close to match time.

>"Give my Kouhai a good fight, okay?”

“Yes! I will!” She promises. “And I hope she’ll do the same in return!”

“I have no doubt that she’ll try her hardest.”

“Well, that’s all I can ask of someone, no?”

After saying goodbye, you depart from West Kureouji’s camp. You make your way back into the city. There’s not long left till the match.

>Find somewhere nice and high up to watch
>Head back to Azusa and see how training went
>Head back to Ooarai to watch with the others on the big screen
>Write-in

>>4655768
>Head back to Azusa and see how training went and wish Azusa good luck
>Find somewhere nice and high up to watch

>>4655781
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>>4655768

>Head back to Azusa and see how training went and wish Azusa good luck
>Find somewhere nice and high up to watch

You decide to head back to Caerbannog first, to see how it’s going. Ooarai’s buses once again come in clutch, letting you quickly make your way back to the beach. When you arrive, you’re happy to see the T1 moving confidently on the sand. It’s nowhere near as fast as the CVs or the Panzer II but it has a 37mm gun and should be perfect for keeping up Duck team’s Type-89.

“I see it’s going well,” you observe as move to stand next to Azusa.

“It is!” She says. “We had to put Saki as the loader because uh, she wouldn’t be much good at anything else.”

“So someone is gunner and commander?” You ask.

“Yes! Ayumi is! And Yuuki is driving!”

“Well, it seems you have it under control,” you say. “Do you know a good, high spot I can watch from?”

“Yes! The High-Point Café! Head to the town centre! There are signs for it everywhere!”

“Well, I’ll leave it to you then,” you say as you pat her head. “Good luck.”

“And me!” Aya complains, sliding up next to Azusa. You comply and pat her head.

“And me!” Yuuki slides into line. You have to go through all six rabbits, your sister, and Yukari before you can escape.

--

You watch as Commander Hermann leaves for the café. You don’t have long till the match begins.

“Uh, everyone!” You begin. “Let’s mount up!”

“Sure thing, boss,” Erika grunts as she climbs into her CV. Your other teammates also climb into their tanks and quickly start their engines.

There’s no announcer – just an agreement the match begins as soon as it hits the hour. You watch the clock tick down. At two minutes you begin to give orders.

CVs
>Send the CVs on a wide flank to try spot them (Blue)
>Send them straight forward to try bait out fire (Yellow)
>Write-in

Main force
>Move your tanks as far forward as they can be while remaining unspotted (Green)
>Go around wide (Purple)
>Write-in

>Roll 1d20 Bo3

(Last post for the night, thanks for playing)

>>4655984
>Roll 1d20 Bo3

Should be 4d20

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>4655984
>Send the CVs on a wide flank to try spot them (Blue)
>Move your tanks as far forward as they can be while remaining unspotted (Green)
Remember, we're trying to bait them into close quarters, but we need to be in position for that first.

Rolled 16, 12, 6 = 34 (3d20)

>>4656026
other d20's

Rolled 18, 18, 19, 16 = 71 (4d20)

>>4655984
>>Send the CVs on a wide flank to try spot them (Blue)
>Move your tanks as far forward as they can be while remaining unspotted (Green)

>>4655984

Someone can roll again. I'll roll in a little bit if not.

Rolled 5, 2, 3, 7 = 17 (4d20)

>>4656610

Rolled 14, 6, 11, 17, 3, 17, 12, 13, 19, 18, 8, 6 = 144 (12d20)

>>4655984

>>4656686

Oops, I forgot about Duck team, could I get a 3d20 please

Rolled 18, 2, 2 = 22 (3d20)

>>4656694

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>>4655984

2, 2, 3, 6 vs 3, 6, 8, 6

>Send the CVs on a wide flank to try spot them (Blue)
>Move your tanks as far forward as they can be while remaining unspotted (Green)

Pz. II – 2
Duck Team – 2
CV (Erika) – 2
CV (Yukari) – 3
T1E6 – 6

“Alright! Erika! Take Yukari and head South-West!” You order. “Try to flank and spot the enemy force!”

“Aye, aye, captain!” Erika laughs. “Akiyama! Let’s roll!” Erika doesn’t wait for the hour or Yukari’s confirmation to shoot off. You consider stopping them, but with only a couple of seconds to go there’s no point. “The rest of us will head straight towards the enemy and try to find a concealed position to attack from!”

“Aye, Commander!” Noriko confirms. It feels a bit weird, to be called Commander but you push that feeling to the side as it strikes the hour.

“Panzer Vor!” You order. The three of you set off. You quickly climb off the beach and onto the road.

You’re immediately struck by the difference between Tankathlon and Sensha-Do. Tankathlon, being an unofficial event, means there’s no requirement for people to clear the streets. The Ooarai city council’s done their best, but people still line the streets. It’s thankfully mostly free of cars – you’d rather not be responsible for mass property damage.

As you approach the motorway, Erika’s voice crackles in your ear.

“Hey! Sawa!” She begins. “Me and Akiyama can’t move.”

“Why not?” You ask.

“We’re stuck in a car park – there’s a drone floating about nearby. I’d bet they’re trying to find us.”

“How do you know it’s their drone?”

“Cos, I asked a townie,” she replies. “Helpful guy, all it cost was a picture.”

>Have them divert up through the streets, it’ll take time, but they probably won’t be spotted (Green)
>Tell them to continue on the main road, they’ll be spotted but speed is their cover, not stealth (Yellow)

>Roll 5d20 Bo3

Rolled 20, 2, 7, 19, 4 = 52 (5d20)

>>4656716
>Have them divert up through the streets, it’ll take time, but they probably won’t be spotted (Green)
We anticipate them camping in the open anyways, and if they're moving forward into the urban area, that's only better for us. Better to keep out of their vision.

Rolled 4, 1, 4, 12, 8 = 29 (5d20)

>>4656716
>>Have them divert up through the streets, it’ll take time, but they probably won’t be spotted (Green)

>>4656724
>>4656921

One of you can roll again if you want

Rolled 13, 14, 13, 18 = 58 (4d20)

>>4656936

Rolled 15, 5, 20, 19, 18 = 77 (5d20)

>>4656936

Since

>>4656939
Forgot a die

>>4656950

(Oops, just take the first one or something)

Rolled 10, 19, 15, 8, 6, 15, 2, 1, 10, 5, 15, 13 = 119 (12d20)

>>4656939
>>4656950

Thanks, I also need a reroll for the 20

Rolling for them.

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>4656956

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>4656956

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>>4656716

4, 1, 4, 12, 8 vs 6, 5, 2, 1

Pz. II – 4
CV (Erika) – 1
CV (Yukari) – 4
Duck Team – 12
T1E6 – 8

>Have them divert up through the streets, it’ll take time, but they probably won’t be spotted (Green)

“Head through the streets!” You order them after a moment’s consideration. “It only helps us if they keep coming closer so stay hidden.”

“Good thing these tanks are small,” Yukari muses. “Hiding normal-sized ones would be very difficult!”

“These ones also move a lot faster!” Erika laughs. “Drive!”

The radios cut as the two get moving. With only two people in the tank, it's hard to use it while driving. You and the main force continue your journey towards your chosen concealed position. There’s a couple of cars you have to navigate around and crowds that get way too close to be safe, but you manage to make it to the park you’ve chosen to position yourself at without being spotted or running anyone over.

“How’s it going?” You ask into the radio. You don’t get a reply for a good minute, but Yukari soon gets back to you.

“We are about to cross the bridge!” She reports. “We’ll let you know what we find!”

>“Go for it.” Let them cross and wait for their intel. (Purple)
>“Why don’t you hold fire for a moment.” Go do some recon on foot, Tankathlon has no rules so it isn’t against any.
>Write-in

>Roll 5d20 Bo3

Rolled 6, 13, 5, 12, 15 = 51 (5d20)

>>4657005
>“Go for it.” Let them cross and wait for their intel. (Purple)
Better not to leave the tanks imo.

>>4657005
>>“Go for it.” Let them cross and wait for their intel. (Purple)

Rolled 11, 9, 12, 7, 3 = 42 (5d20)

>>4657214

>>4657005
>>4657019
>>4657214

Someone can roll again.

Rolled 19, 5, 14, 5, 13 = 56 (5d20)

>>4657236

Rolled 15, 17, 11, 9, 10, 4, 13, 8, 16, 7, 8, 6 = 124 (12d20)

>>4657236

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>>4657005

6, 5, 5, 5, 3 vs 10, 4, 8, 6

Pz. II – 6
CV (Erika) – 5
CV (Yukari) – 5
Duck Team – 5
T1E6 – 3

>“Go for it.” Let them cross and wait for their intel. (Purple)

“We’ll let you know what we find!” Erika whoops. “Onwards!”

You wait.

“Sandwich?” Aya asks you from below.

“Huh? Uh sure!” You take the sandwich from her and take a bite. Cheese. “Why did you have a sandwich?”

“Why not?” She counters. “There’s no time limit for the match, so who knows how long we could be here?”

“We’ve been here less than an hour, Aya…”

“Really? That little time?” She gawks.

“Yeah, you should probably ration any supplies a little better…”

“You’re right, Azusa!” Aya nods furiously. “That’s why you’re the commander!”

“Yeah! I wish I was as smart as you!” Karina crows. You have to hold in a sigh. It’s not that extraordinary, right?

Crack

A shot’s fired.

“We found em!” As soon as Erika’s voice comes over the radio, you’re instantly paying attention.

“Where and how many!?” You ask immediately.

“The edge of the forested area ahead of us and no idea!” She shoots back. “At least one!”

You check the map, the position of the tank they’ve encountered is further south than you expected. You also have no idea where the other three tanks are.

“Just give me the order, Azusa, I’ll tear through them!” Erika interrupts your train of thought. “We got ‘em by the balls!”

“They probably don’t even have balls…” you hear her driver grumble, getting a laugh from Aya.

>“It’s time for some recon in force!” Order them to engage the enemy and find out how many are watching south. (Purple)
>“Stay safe please!” Order them to bypass the Tetrarch and scout the rest of the fields. (Blue)
>Write-in

Your group
>Stay where you are for now
>Push to flank the southern enemy tank/tanks (yellow)
>Write-in

>Roll 5d20

Rolled 20, 19, 14, 9, 13 = 75 (5d20)

>>4657272

>It's time for some recon in force!
>Stay where you are for now.

Rolled 3, 8, 8, 18, 2 = 39 (5d20)

>>4657272
>“It’s time for some recon in force!” Order them to engage the enemy and find out how many are watching south. (Purple)
>Push to flank the southern enemy tank/tanks, but only with one tank (yellow)
Initiate the bait, and fall back across the bridge when they send reinforcements.

Rolled 9, 5, 14, 9, 1 = 38 (5d20)

>>4657667
+1

Rolled 1, 9, 8, 6, 18, 17, 2, 11, 7, 16, 5, 11 = 111 (12d20)

>>4657272

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>4657513

Reckon this 20 needs a reroll, right?

>>4657972

No more rerolling for you

Rolled 6, 5, 3 = 14 (3d20)

>>4657972

It did, thank you, shame about the result.

Sorry about the delay, had a doctor's appointment. Update will be out in a little bit.

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>>4657272

20, 5, 8, 9, 1 vs 1, 9, 2, 6

Pz. II – 20
CV (Erika) – 5
CV (Yukari) – 8
Duck Team – 9
T1E6 – 1

Enemy tank shooting at Erika rolled 3 dc 5 – 1 – 2 = 2 = miss

>“It’s time for some recon in force!” Order them to engage the enemy and find out how many are watching south. (Purple)

“Are you telling us to go in?” Erika asks.

“I’m telling you to go in,” you confirm. “Find out how many are there and report back to me.”

“We’ll find out everything!” Erika promises. You hear a whoop of joy, before the line cuts.

“She’s certainly excited, isn’t she?” Aya laughs.

“She has guts!” Noriko chips in. You’re not sure what that means.

>Push to flank the southern enemy tank/tanks, but only with one tank (yellow)

Crack

Another shot is fired. There’s no indication of what’s happening for a moment before Yukari comes on onto the radio.

“The Tetrarch took a shoot at us and is now retreating north!” She says.

“Right! I’m sending in another tank!” You reply. “Karina! Let’s-“

Your engine cuts.

“Oops, stalled it,” she laughs. “Give me a minute.”

Since you can’t move and you need Duck team’s gun to do any damage, it’s down to the other half of Rabbit team to be the bait.

“Ayumi!” You say. “Move forward to flank the fleeing Tetrarch!”

“We’re moving!” It takes a moment, and it’s more awkward than you would’ve liked, but they’re soon on an intercept course for the enemy Tetrarch.

You watch her go. There’s no sign of the enemy, and the Tetrarch is continuing north. The CVs will probably be able to open fire soon, as will the T1E6.

>Let them continue the pursuit to guarentee a shot (Blue)
>Tell them to stop and open fire (Purple)
>Write-in

>Roll 5d20 Bo3

Rolled 19, 4, 12, 16, 17 = 68 (5d20)

>>4658054
>Let them continue the pursuit to guarentee a shot (Blue)

>>4658054
>>Let them continue the pursuit to guarentee a shot (Blue)

Rolled 17, 12, 2, 8, 4 = 43 (5d20)

>>4658075
>>4658173

Someone can roll again if they want.

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>4658184

Rolled 12, 19, 20, 4, 7 = 62 (5d20)

>>4658184

Rolled 20, 19, 8, 9 = 56 (4d20)

>>4658184

Rolling for them

>>4658198
Could use a reroll for this 20

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>4658201

Hopefully it goes better this time...

Rolled 19, 4, 13, 14, 10, 20, 11, 4 = 95 (8d20)

>>4658201

forgot the other die.

Rolled 20, 18 = 38 (2d20)

>>4658211

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>>4658054

12, 4, 2, 4, 4 vs 20, 4, 8, 4

Pz. II – 12
CV (Erika) – 4
CV (Yukari) – 2
Duck Team – 4
T1E6 – 4

>Let them continue the pursuit to guarentee a shot (Blue)

“Keep chasing them!” You order. “Don’t stop till you can nail them!”

“Copy that, we’ll chase them down!” Erika shouts back. You can’t see what’s going on from where you are, but you can easily hear the roar of the CVs engines chasing the Tetrarch. It continues like that for a good couple minutes until you hear a loud bang.

“Erika! Yukari!” You call out immediately. “Are you alright!?"

Suddenly, Erika bursts out laughing.

“Uh, Erika?” You ask. “What’s happened? Is everyone okay?”

“The Tetrarch messed up a gear shift and stalled,” Yukari reports. You can hear her struggling to contain a giggle too. “Erika’s moving to destroy it before it can restart the engine and continue running.”

“Uh, yeah! Good idea!” You reply. With that tank taken care of, it’d put you at five tanks to three, helping tip the balance in your favour. There’s little chance it’s going to escape given the CVs are faster and closing in.

“Uh, Azusa?” Ayumi begins. “There are more tanks in the woods… I don’t think this tank can move fast enough to escape.”

“How many?” You shoot back.

“At least two!” You can hear her starting to panic – Ayumi isn’t as used to the burden of command as you are. “Azusa what should I do!?”

You take a second to consider. You could tell them to run, but Yuuki isn’t an expert driver and she’s in a new tank which could go horribly wrong. Ayumi, on the other hand, is a decent gunner, though whether she’ll get a chance to fire or not is up in the air.

>“Calm down and get moving, you’re harder to hit that way.”
>“Sit tight and fire back! You might take one out!”
>Write-in

You and Duck Team
>Move in! You know where they are now! (Blue)
>Wait for them to expose themselves further! Sacrificing the T1 is worth it.
>Write-in

>Roll 10d20 Bo3 (Movement/Awareness + Shooting)

Rolled 2, 1, 9, 9, 18, 11, 6, 8, 5, 2 = 71 (10d20)

>>4658242
>“Sit tight and fire back! You might take one out!”
>Move in! You know where they are now! (Blue)
>All tanks that can, button enemy tanks with MG's
>CVs to finish off that one Tetrarch and charge through the others, causing confusion and getting on their rear armor
They're in close quarters now, no reason to sit back and wait when we already have tanks engaged.

Rolled 13, 9, 5, 10, 3, 15, 1, 8, 15, 14 = 93 (10d20)

>>4658250
+1

Rolled 12, 16, 1, 10, 4, 4, 19, 7, 11, 16 = 100 (10d20)

>>4658250
+1

Rolled 7, 8, 20, 13, 17, 19, 9, 13, 13, 6, 7, 8 = 140 (12d20)

>>4658242

Their movement

Rolled 7, 5, 1, 2, 12, 14, 7, 19, 8, 2, 2, 13 = 92 (12d20)

>>4658412

Shootin'

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>4658412

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>>4658242

2, 1, 1, 9, 3 vs 7, 6, 7, 8

Pz. II – 2, 4 (hit)
CV(Erika) – 1, 1 (hit)
CV(Yukari) – 1, 6 (miss)
Duck Team – 9, 7 (miss)
T1E6 – 3, 8 (miss)

Tetrarchs
7, 7 (miss)
6, 2 (hit)
7, 1 (hit)
8, 2 (hit)

>“Sit tight and fire back! You might take one out!”

“I know you can do it, Ayumi!”

“Really?” She sniffs.

“Really,” you reply. “I know you can do it, Ayumi!”

“Right!” She answers a bit more confidently. “We’ll take them out!”

“That’s the spirit!” You shout back. With Ayumi suitably calmed, you turn your attention back to the match.

>Move in! You know where they are now! (Blue)
>CVs to finish off that one Tetrarch and charge through the others, causing confusion and getting on their rear armor

“Duck team! Let’s move forward!” You order.

“Duck team moving out!” Noriko confirms. “What do you need to win ladies!?”

“GUTS!” They shout, loud enough for you to hear without the radio.

“And what do we have!?”

“GUTS!” Duck team motors forward, faster than you expected them to.

“Karina! After them!” You order.

“Moving out!” She confirms. As you move forward, you get onto the radio.

“How’s it going with that immobilised tank?” You ask.

“It’s dead,” you can hear the grin in Erika’s voice. “Man, I love this gun.”

“Alright! Charge the other Tetrarchs in the trees to your east!”

“Heh, heh, heh. Yes ma’am! Yukari! Let’s roll!”

Seconds later, you can hear the fruits of your labour.

“I see the tanks in the woods! Three of them!” Yukari reports. “Engaging now!”

You cross the bridge and make it to the edge of Ooarai in time to see the results.

Yukari missed her shot, the forest blocking her. So did Ayumi, panicking and firing early.

“On the treeline, Aya!” You shout. Karina knows the drill by now, quickly stopping to allow Aya to fire.

Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang!

She lets loose with the autocannon. A couple shots go wide, but enough hit to knock out one of the Tetrachs.

“You got it Aya! Good job!” You say excitedly. You’re up three tanks on them now. Then they respond.

Two shots, two kills.

Both tanks hit their targets, immobilising both the T1E6 and Yukari’s CV. The T1 was expected – Ayumi hadn’t moved in a while, making her an easy target. Hitting a CV moving at full speed is a different matter, though by skill or luck, they manage it.

>Continue the charge, there’s three of you and two of them (Purple)
>Pull back, they’ve inflicted a lot of casualties but so have you (Yellow)
>Write-in

>Roll 6d20 Bo3

Rolled 1, 18, 12, 10, 17, 6 = 64 (6d20)

>>4658504
>Continue the charge, there’s three of you and two of them (Purple)

no point in pulling out now

Rolled 15, 7, 1, 17, 16, 3 = 59 (6d20)

>>4658504
>>Continue the charge, there’s three of you and two of them (Purple)

Rolled 7, 13, 6, 6, 11, 17 = 60 (6d20)

>>4658504
>>Continue the charge, there’s three of you and two of them (Purple)

Rolled 1, 12, 9, 8, 20, 10, 7, 8, 5, 18, 11, 7 = 116 (12d20)

>>4658504

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>>4658504

>Continue the charge, there’s three of you and two of them (Purple)

“All tanks! Advance!” You order. “We have them right where we want them!”

“You heard her ladies!” Noriko cries. Duck team gives a war cry as they charge forwards.

“Karina! After them!” You order.

“Moving out!” She confirms. You hear the thunk of gear change and you’re quickly moving.

The two of you cover the distance quickly. You see Erika doing the same on the other side of the woods before she disappears into it. You quickly come upon the two remaining Tetrarchs and waste no time getting stuck in.

“All tanks! Open fire!” You order. “Aya! Dead ahead! Tetrarch on the right!” You make sure to say it on the radio, letting Duck team know to aim for the one on the left.

“Firing!” She shouts back. Your autocannon fires away at the Tetrarchs with Duck team’s gun joining in a moment later. Both are hit and immediately you see the white flags raise.

“That’s four!” Aya exclaims.

“Yeah! We got them!” You say into the radio. “Good job everyone!”

Your tanks slowly come to a halt, though you can see Erika’s CV still whizzing around.

>Go talk to the enemy Commander, that’s what Commander Hermann does, right?
>Call Commander Hermann, find out what he thought of it
>Make sure that your teammates that got knocked out are ok
>Write-in

>>4659511

>Go talk to the enemy commander, that’s what Daddy...I mean Commander Herman...does, right?

>>4659511
>Make sure that your teammates that got knocked out are ok
>Go talk to the enemy Commander, that’s what Commander Hermann does, right?

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>>4659511

>Go talk to the enemy Commander, that’s what Commander Hermann does, right?

A cursory glance towards the knocked-out tanks reveals that your teammates are alright. Yukari and Hoshino are laughing as they attempt to roll the CV back onto its tracks, it having been tipped over when it was hit. Ayumi and her half of rabbit team just look glad to be out of their T1E6.

“Karina! I’m going to hop out of the tank!” You inform your driver so she doesn’t accidentally run you over. It’s far easier to climb out of the Panzer II than the M6 or even the M3. Once out, you start walking towards the main group of Tetrarchs.

It’s a short walk. You do a double-take when you see that they’re wearing St. Gloriana uniform – you’d known that West Kureouji took inspiration from St. Gloriana but to copy their uniform? You’re not sure what to make of that.

You soon find yourself face to face with Darjeeling, but not exactly Darjeeling and you can’t really tell the difference, but you know it’s there. The confusion must show as the woman laughs and shakes her head.

“Worry not, I am Kilimanjaro, not Miss Darjeeling,” she says. “This sort of confusion is more common than you think.”

“Somehow, I doubt that,” you mutter under your breath. “Regardless! Thank you for the match!”

“No, thank you,” Kilimanjaro says as she steps off the tank. “You’ve shown me that I still have a way to go till I can match the finesse that Miss Darjeeling fights her battles with.”

>“St. Gloriana lost to us before. Twice. So don’t feel too bad about it.”
>“Darjeeling loves her fans, so I’m sure she doesn’t mind too much that you lost.”
>“Maybe next time?”
>Write-in

>>4659673
>“St. Gloriana lost to us before. Twice. So don’t feel too bad about it.”
>“Darjeeling loves her fans, so I’m sure she doesn’t mind too much that you lost.”

>>4659673

>You’ll get there! Miss Darjeeling would probably enjoy helping out an admirer on the finer points of tankery.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4659679
=1
>>4659692
=2

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>>4659673

>“St. Gloriana lost to us before. Twice. So, don’t feel too bad about it.”

Kilimanjaro takes a moment to consider that before nodding slowly.

“Yes, I suppose they did, didn’t they?” She finally decides. “Though I blame St. Gloriana’s second loss on Pravda! So really, it’s one and a half losses.”

“Eh, heh, heh. Sure?” You reply.

>“Either way, Darjeeling loves her fans, so I’m sure she doesn’t mind too much that you lost.”

“Yes! You can see that from all of her interactions with the public! It’s part of what drew me to her! I hope I’ll get a chance to meet her on Sunday at the Cauldron!”

“Oh, you’re going to be there?” You ask. “Do you know anything about it? I’ve not been told much.”

“To be honest, I know barely any more than you,” she sighs. “All Miss Darjeeling has told anyone is to be there with their tanks, whether they lose or not.”

“Interesting,” you reply. “We weren’t even told that!”

“We only stitched it together by talking to other schools,” she admits. “Miss Darjeeling is keeping the whole thing very secretive for some reason.”

You chat a little longer with Kilimanjaro. She’s nice enough, though the resemblance to Darjeeling remains uncanny. You’re interrupted by a familiar motorcycle with a lone rider. It takes you a second to place it as Fritz’s since he rarely uses it. You notice Erika running over towards it as soon as she notices it.

>Get moving as well! You don’t want to miss out on the headpats.
>Stay calm, Commander Hermann wouldn’t leave without congratulating you.
>Write-in

>>4659987
>Stay calm, Commander Hermann wouldn’t leave without congratulating you.
>But get moving as well

>>4659999
supporting this

>>4659987

>>4659999
+1
How can I not support these digits?

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>>4659987

>Stay calm, Commander Hermann wouldn’t leave without congratulating you.
>But get moving as well

You’re tempted to run over as well, but you stop yourself. Right now, you’re not Azusa Sawa you’re Commander Sawa of Ooar- Caerbannog so you need to keep up appearances to outsiders.

You talk with Kilimanjaro for five more, agonising minutes before she needs to leave to see to the recovery of her tank. The second she’s out of sight you spin on your heels and power walk towards Commander Hermann. He’s chatting to Yukari who’s eagerly retelling the story.

“Speak of the devil,” he says as you approach.

“Huh? Devil?” You murmur. Commander Hermann laughs and shakes his head.

“An English figure of speech,” he replies. “It just means we were talking about your performance.”

“Oh, how did I do?” You ask. You might’ve won, but you did lose a lot of tanks…

“Great.”

“Huh? Really?” You ask.

“Definitely,” he nods. “Your plan was well thought out and well executed, you might have lost half your number, but this isn’t the eastern front, so that’s fine. Good job.”

He emphasises his point with a headpat. You pointedly pretend not to enjoy it as much as you do.

“I’m only a year younger than you,” you complain.

“Would you like me to stop?” He asks.

“N-no,” you admit. That gets a laugh from him and wins you another couple seconds of patting.

Unfortunately, Fritz is forced to stop in order to persuade Erika to put down the AT Rifle. She managed to unbolt it from the tank, getting Hoshino’s ire, and proclaimed it her ‘emotional support weapon’. It takes a lecture on Japanese gun laws and threats of a call home from Fritz to get her to put it down.

“Sorry about that,” Fritz says as he returns. “Erika gets a little… excitable, but you know that already, don’t you?”

“Hehe, yeah…”

“Is there any way I can reward you? This is your first win after all.”

>Ask for a ride on the bike back to Ooarai
>Another shopping trip with Rabbit team this weekend
>Even more headpats
>Write-in

>>4660215
>>Another shopping trip with Rabbit team this weekend

>>4660215
>Ask for a ride on the bike back to Ooarai

>>4660215
>>Ask for a ride on the bike back to Ooarai

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>>4660215

>Ask for a ride on the bike back to Ooarai

“I…” You consider it. You could ask for a shopping trip – you know the entirety of Rabbit team would enjoy it. They were also over half the team. On the other hand, it’s rare Fritz pulls out his bike, and even rarer there’s an opportunity like this.

“I want a ride back!” You decide. “On your bike instead of in the transporter.”

“You don’t fancy being cooped up with the others, huh?” Fritz laughs. “Sure, hope on.”

“But you said I could ride back!” Erika counters, scandalised.

“That was before you started waving around an antitank gun,” Fritz shoots back. You give Erika an apologetic look before speed walking over to the bike. You glance towards the rest of Rabbit team who are enthusiastically giving you a thumbs up. You subtly return it before climbing onto the bike.

“Here,” he hands you a helmet. “Yukari knows enough to handle the clean-up, so we can get moving.”

“We’re going to ditch them?”

“Not ditch,” he quickly clarifies. “Commander stuff.”

“Commander stuff,” you repeat. “Sure, let’s go with that.”

“Good, now hold on tight.” You barely have a second to wrap your arms around Fritz before he guns the throttle. It’s exhilarating, he moves so fast, darting through the traffic. Fritz can’t go too fast – there are laws and lots of cars but the way he moves between the cars is very exciting.

It’s almost a shame when it ends; Fritz has to slow down when he reaches the docks and you’re almost dreading the end when he arrives in front of the warehouse.

“No, five move minutes?” You whine.

“Afraid not,” he laughs. “I didn’t compete, so I have to get back to lessons. Unfortunately, my life isn’t all Sensha-Do just yet.”

“M’kay,” you climb off the tank and hand Fritz the second helmet back. “The ride was great though.”

“I’m glad,” he replies. “You earnt it.”

That gets another blush from you which only worsens when he hugs you.

“I’m proud of you, Azusa. You’ve changed a lot from the girl that ran against St. Gloriana.”

“Yeah…” you manage to answer as he lets go. “Okthankyoubye.” You quickly blurt out a goodbye and make for your apartment.

These choices are for Fritz
Evening Practice
>Look into what’s happening on Sunday
>Make sure the main team’s in proper shape for the Commemorative cup
>Write-in

Evening Free time
>Research one of the smaller schools (Bellwall, Bonple, BC Freedom)
>Pester Instructor Nishizumi about the case
>Hang out with your crew
>See what a group is up to (Anglerfish, Hippo team, etc.)
>Yuzu Sloped Armour Time
>Write-in

>>4660456

>Make sure the main team’s in proper shape for the Commemorative cup

>Research Bellwall, Bonple, and BC Freedom by enlisting the History Club

>>4661141
+1

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>>4660456

You watch Azusa make her escape with a smile. You know exactly why she’s acting the way she is and you’re discreetly aware of the fact that perhaps you shouldn’t be encouraging her. She did a great job though, so spoiling her just this once shouldn’t be to big of a deal.

>Make sure the main team’s in proper shape for the Commemorative cup

That evening, you head into the warehouse and turn your attention back to the main team. While Tankathlon might be the pressing matter, it’s also less important. Azusa’s also shown you can trust her with it so you don’t need to stick your nose in.

You decide to begin with the tanks that have members doing Tankathlon. Anglerfish is doing well, as expected. There’s a bit of complaining from Saori about having to load during training but aside from that, they’re doing fine. The automotive club you know is taking care of their tank given the frequency that they work on it. Even the rest of Erika’s crew are doing well in their maintenance of Hellhound. The only problem is Rabbit’s M6. All six members of Rabbit team have been drafted into Tankathlon, leaving their tank unmaintained. It should still be fine – it’s only been a week, but you’d rather not leave anything to chance. After assembling a crack team of whoever you can coerce from the three Sherman Jumbo teams (excluding Monika, because she’s scary) you manage to do a proper maintenance of it.

>Research Bellwall, Bonple, and BC Freedom by enlisting the History Club

After practice, you quickly approach the history club for help. The four of them agree to help but are quick to point out that they haven’t had dinner yet. You’re able to put two and two together.

>Cook a comfort food from home
>Cook something Japanese, you’ve been meaning to do more Japanese stuff
>Find the biggest slab of meat on the Schoolship and do something with that
>Write-in

>>4661327
>>Cook a comfort food from home

>>4661327

>German comfort food. Give the History Club the wurst.

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>>4661327

>Cook a comfort food from home

You quickly agree to the deal, an hour or so of cooking isn’t much compared to getting all the information you need for the Commemorative cup right there and then. The five of you walk back to Hippo team’s shared house, stopping only to pick up some cooking supplies. Hippo team has a relatively well-stocked, if slightly unused, kitchen, so you happily get to work on making dinner as the four of them begin their research on the academies you’ve never faced before.

Unfortunately, you don’t have a sausage maker in Japan. The local supermarket had decent enough substitutes to homemade ones though and you’re happy to get those cooking. The real star of currywurst though, is the curry. That, you make yourself. You can’t exactly remember the recipe your mother uses but you know most of it so you’re able to estimate the rest and it turns out good.

You serve it with some thick fries, and as far as you’re concerned it turned out pretty good. Hippo team agrees if the way they’re demolishing it is anything to go by.

“So, what have you found?” You ask as you sit down to eat with them.

“Well, Bonple was the easiest to find information on,” Oryou begins. “Their hatred of Pravda is well known, as is their dominance on the Tankathlon scene.”

“And their tanks?”

“Also well documented, they mainly use Polish tanks – like the 7TP or TKS tankettes but word is they’re saving up to buy something a bit bigger which packs more of a punch.”

“Any idea what?” You ask.

Oryou shakes her head. “None, I’m afraid.”

“No matter, what about the other schools?”

“We looked at Bellwall next,” Saemonza begins. “They fought West Kureouji a few weeks ago for a spot in the commemorative cup, they only had four tanks.”

“Which four?”

“A Tiger, a Jagdpanther, an Elefant, and a T-44,” she replies.

“Heavy armaments, but not that many,” you summarise. “And BC Freedom?”

“All we know is that the school was formed from the merger of two,” Erwin sighs. “That and they use French tanks, so it shouldn’t be that big a problem.”

“Well, you can’t find everything on the internet,” you shrug. “Thanks for the help girls.”

“And thank you, for cooking!” Caesar replies.

Saturday 16th September (Day 158)

Work Options (pick 3)
>Assist the Student Council with whatever they’re doing
>Do your day at Henschel for the Month (Takes two work slots)
>Give Azusa a lesson on something tankery related
>See if you can get more information from Darjeeling on ‘The Cauldron’
>Talk to Yukari about reconning one of the schools
>Write-in

Social options (pick 1)
>Sit in on a session of Saori’s love corner
>Go into town with Yuzu
>Meet with a team/person (who)
>Write-in

>>4661407

>Do your day at Henschel
>Talk to Grampa Freddy, see if you can glean any advice from his war stories

>Go into town with Yuzu

>>4661407
>Do your day at Henschel for the Month (Takes two work slots)
>Call people back home in Germany and see if they can look for the L/100

>Go into town with Yuzu

>>4661407
>>Assist the Student Council with whatever they’re doing
>>Do your day at Henschel for the Month (Takes two work slots)
>Go into town with Yuzu
Or just hang with the student council in general.

Rolled 1 (1d3)

>>4661407
>>Talk to Grampa Freddy, see if you can glean any advice from his war stories
=1

>Call people back home in Germany and see if they can look for the L/100
=2

>Do your day at Henschel for the Month (Takes two work slots)
=3

>>4661611

3 is meant to be
>Assist the Student Council with whatever they’re doing

Not
>Do your day at Henschel for the Month (Takes two work slots)
Which is definitely locked in.

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>>4661407

Saturday 16th September (Day 159)

>Do your day at Henschel for the Month

You wake up in an unfamiliar place. It takes you a moment to figure out where. You’re still in the history club’s living room – Erwin broke out the Weird War 2 miniatures which dragged you and the rest of the club into a night of gaming. The history girls are likely around, somewhere, but you see no reason to disturb them, instead sending a text to Caesar thanking them for their hospitality and making your way back to your apartment.

Otto seems rather annoyed at you – he had no chest pillow to sleep on, but a couple neck scratches and breakfast seem to appease him. As you pour a bowl of cereal you send a message to the Werewolf team group chat suggesting you get your monthly work with Henschel done today. There’s the usual moans and groans but no one has anything pressing so it’s set for later today. You send a message to Henschel confirming it which gets you a smiley face wearing sunglasses. You assume that’s a yes.

After assembling the team and borrowing a helicopter, the five of you begin the Journey to Henschel Japan on the mainland. Interestingly you note construction work going on around the heliport. Perhaps something to talk to Anzu about.

It takes just under an hour to reach the facility. You can see the signs of its move to Japan beginning. There are less Panther IIs lined up for you than you’d have expected and the part of the factory they’d been rolling out of before is almost gone.

Like before, the five of you are guided down to the tanks waiting to be inspected. Your crew swarms one of the tanks, examining it for discrepancies but before you can join them you feel a hand on your shoulder.

“Commander Hermann,” he greets you. “Good to see you again.”

“Mr. Henschel, the same,” you nod.

“Congratulations on your win in America, taking the Werewolf brand international, hm?

>“Well, that’s the plan.”
>“I see it more as taking Ooarai international.”
>“Honestly? I just do what my boss tells me to do.”
>Write-in

>Roll 2d100 x3 for your inspection of the tanks

>>4661682
>>“Well, that’s the plan.”

Rolled 15, 69 = 84 (2d100)

>>4661682
>>4661693
And the roll.

Rolled 87, 41 = 128 (2d100)

>>4661682
>“Well, that’s the plan.”

Rolled 84, 39 = 123 (2d100)

>>4661682
>>“Well, that’s the plan.”
>>“I see it more as taking Ooarai international.”
A bit of both

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>>4661682

>“Well, that’s the plan.”

“It’s also a bit of taking Ooarai international if you know what I mean.”

“Ah, corporate venture?” He asks.

“Sort of, yeah.” You reply, he nods in understanding.

“Yeah, the board has tried to push a lot of weird stuff on us, I assume it’s the same for you?”

“Eh, the Prez isn’t that bad, I’d prefer it if she kept me in the loop a bit better though.”

“Hah! Don’t we all?” He laughs. “Either way, you’ve done well for yourselves.” He’s interrupted by a phone call. “Excuse me, Commander.”

He turns around and walks away leaving you to help with the tanks.

DC 20 - 1 success

Either Henschel’s tanks have improved, or your crew have gotten sloppy. Given only a couple days ago you were terrorising ninety-nine others in America, you doubt it’s that.

There are little differences - the wiring is different, more modern, though that’s apparently for safety according to a passing engineer. It also has the old V-12 gasoline engine instead of the turbine you’ve been using for the last few months so you have to make a few guesses on that.

Only one tank is truly suspect. You’re not sure how they managed it but they fitted an American 75mm gun from a Sherman of all things. Ruby makes sure to drag the engineer responsible over the coals for that.

The others are fine, and once you sign off on them you note with satisfaction the big paycheque and the bonus for finding an unacceptable tank.

>Talk to Grampa Freddy, see if you can glean any advice from his war stories

With that done, the five of you make your way back to Ooarai. Henschel is happy enough with the results to lend you his helicopter which is far faster than Ooarai’s. You’re back in half an hour. Your crew disperses and you head for the garage to talk to Frederick the Great.

>Ask about fighting big tank destroyers like the Elefant
>Ask about dealing with fast tanks like the 7TP
>Ask about French tanks
>Write-in