Vol. 4 Ch. 2 Ep. 23: Failed Coup

Ah, nothing like the aroma of Esmeralda coffee after a late brunch.

It's almost a shame to use such rare, decadent beans, but for today? Celebration calls for some luxuries.

Let's see, we should be getting reports about the explosion at Kousagi Station soon...

Yes, this is Acting General Student Council President Shiranui Kaya.

Ah, General. I was waiting for your call.

Everything squared away at Kousagi Station?

...What? What do you mean the FOX Squad failed?

And now the RABBIT Squad is fully armed and heading to the Council building with Schale's Sensei...?

Slow down, General!

What do you mean the SRT members rolled over you guys? Sensei was helping them?!

We paid you a premium, damn it!

Why can't anyone do their jobs?!

This is RABBIT 1. Just arrived at the northbound arterial line.

RABBIT 2, area's been scouted. All clear.

This is RABBIT 3. I reported the incident to the Highlander Railroad Academy and they've closed off all lines.

You're clear for the next hour, so keep pushing forward!

Copy.

RABBIT 2, RABBIT 4. Speed is of the essence here. The target will try to escape, so we need to get to the General Student Council ASAP!

A-All right!

Let's go!

The infamous foxes were hunted by their prey.

Pathetic, to think a premier squad could be beaten by some greenhorns.

Thank heavens I positioned the Kaiser Special Ops here as backup.

They were our ace against those foxes, but I bet they can handle the rabbits just as well.

I never make the same mistake twice! I have back-up plans X, Y, and Z, so do you worst, Sensei!

Tango down!

Good job. Keep the pace.

I'm sorry!

"Sorry, sorry. We're in a rush!"

What the...?

You think you've won, SRT?

This isn't over!

Listen up! There are terrorists coming to attack the General Student Council building!

I need reinforcements from the Public Peace Bureau, Security Bureau, anywhere you can spare them!

Most of the students of the Public Peace Bureau are on probation...and the Security Bureau is mostly empty due to the new orders...

Fine! Send some people from the Public Safety Bureau! We need bodies out here! Now!

If you don't send backup, I swear I'll personally make sure that Valkyrie Police School is removed...

SRT! Everyone drop your weapons and step back!

This is RABBIT 1. We've detained the suspect, identified as Shiranui Kaya.

Shiranui Kaya. We have evidence pointing to your involvement in the conspiracy to destroy Kousagi Station.

You have been accused of conspiring to commit acts of terror upon the citizens, selling confidential Council data to a private corporation, bribing executives with authority and money, and abusing the office of acting president for personal gain.

All accusations fall under exceptions to the acting president's immunity to arrest.

In the name of SRT Academy, you are under arrest for rebellion, dereliction of duty, abuse of authority, and bribery.

How dare you... Some SRT rookies arresting me, the Chief of Defense and Acting General Student Council President?

Sensei...

Can we... talk privately?

Maybe my previous offer was... inadequate.

In hindsight, perhaps it was presumptuous to try and...manage someone of your stature, who's already done so much in keeping Kivotos running.

I'm sincerely sorry... We can pretend that never happened!

In exchange, you'll have my full support.

Resources, manpower, whatever Schale needs.

If required, I'll personally visit Schale and assist you in any way!

Just tell me what you need!

"...Kaya."

Y-Yes?

Right, right! I'll do whatever you say!

Just tell me who to start with. Officer Rin...?

Acting President! Are you all right?

Athletic Director, thank goodness!

I knew I could count on my allies to have my back!

Wait... Why is Sensei with those SRT freshmen?

I don't know how they've brainwashed you, Sensei, but they're not worth your trust.

They're swindlers that only care about money. They took bribes from Chief Officer Rin to discredit and spread rumors about Kaya.

Exactly! Officer Rin is the real puppet master here!

She's always tried to undermine me! Her with her stupid...ample assets!

Seriously? That's your issue with her?

Your jealousy boiled down to...that?

You know, it kind of made sense. I thought there was something about it that felt personal.

What are you trying to say, four-eyes?

On it.

Nice work, Squad Leader Yukino. This mission should shift the climate with the General Student Council.

There might be some negative backlash towards SRT at first, but pay it no mind.

Once I'm Acting President, no one will dare criticize you.

...the athletic director is injured? Oh, you mean that klutz...

She's always just running around causing trouble for everyone.

Small price to pay, really. Nothing to worry about.

...What did I just hear?

Didn't you claim to know nothing about FOX Squad's plans, Chief Kaya?

W-Well... that's...

A permanent Kivotos field day...? What other idiotic plans are gonna come out of her mouth...

After this is done, I'm overhauling the Athletics Department and putting it under the purview of the Culture Office.

Yes, secretary? How can I assist?

We're short on onigiri for the meeting?

Look, not my problem. Handle it.

This...can be explained...

It's...all a set-up! Clearly, another one of Officer Rin's schemes...!

To think you viewed me so lowly...

The gate ball tourney was really hard for me, especially after injuring my arm in that ambush...

I don't need an acting anything who spits on athletics!

Impeach her!