Narrator:Nikolai has suddenly been getting some unwanted attention for the past couple of days after he got Quency in his squad, let's see what is happening.

*Nikolai wakes up, and goes to the cafe for breakfast. A girl with short white hair, and red eyes brings his coffee to him*

???:"Here you go, sir."

Nikolai:"Thank you very much!"

???:"Say...you're the commander that orders his coffee with extra everything, correct?"

Nikolai:"Everything? I guess so, I like my coffee very sweet."

???:"Another question, do you like motorcycles?"

Nikolai:"S-Sure, they're cool."

Nikolai(mind):What does this girl want?

???:"Noted, enjoy your meal."

*The girl walks away*

Nikolai:"Huh?"

Nikolai(mind):What was that all about?

*Nikolai left the cafe, and immediately got stopped by another girl he didn't recognize. She had blonde hair, and green eyes. She looked like a reporter*

???:"Excuse me, are you commander Nikolai Rolan?"

Nikolai:"Uh...yes, that's me."

???:"Perfect, my name's Novel, and I'd like to discuss a certain...video of you going around lately."

Nikolai:"Huh? Video?"

*Novel pulls out her phone, and brings up a video of Nikolai and Rapi at a familiar restaurant*

Video:"...I'll leave, but know that it is unfair to discriminate Nikkes just because they aren't like us! They still have feelings, and they protect humanity!"

Nikolai(mind):Oh crap...someone recorded that?!

Novel:"Is this really you? What are your comments on this video?"

Nikolai:"I-I'll be honest, I didn't know that was filmed. Not that I'm complaining about it, it's just a little embarrassing."

Novel:"I see...so you must be some kind of savior to all Nikke, right?"

Nikolai:"Huh?"

Novel:"You want to be seen as a savior of Nikke! That's why you said all that I'm defense of your Nikkes."

Nikolai(mind):Well...I mean I did try to defend Rapi, but I didn't do it to be seen as a saint.

Novel:"You must be planning something...but what..."

Nikolai:"I'm sorry...I need to get back to the Ark..."

Novel:"Oh, right! Of course, I'm sorry."

*Nikolai walked away from Novel*

Nikolai:"Phew..."

Nikolai(mind):I didn't think I'd get interviewed for anything in the military... I guess it's just stuff that happens here.

Nikolai:"I can't be all that special, right? There's that other commander that formed the Counters squad. He should be getting more attention than me."

*Nikolai makes it to his room, and laid on his bed. An hour later, he suddenly received a call from Andersen. He quickly arrived in his office, and saw Andersen holding three pieces of paper*

Nikolai:"Good day, deputy."

Andersen:"Good day to you too, Commander. I'm impressed by you."

Nikolai:"May I ask why exactly?"

Andersen:"I've never heard of a commander receiving entire squad of Nikkes in a single day.

Nikolai:"I'm sorry?"

Andersen:"You're not aware of this? Three Nikkes from the same squad walked in earlier today, and requested to be im your care."

Nikolai:"Huh...do you know which ones?"

Andersen:"Have a look."

*Andersen handed Nikolai the three contracts*

Nikolai:"'Cafe Sweety'? What squad name is that?"

Andersen:"Oh, that's the top squad from the Tetra Line industries."

Nikolai:"Wait, seriously?!"

Nikolai(mind):Tetra Line is the one that has the dude with sunglasses as the CEO. I think his name was Mustang.

Andersen:"Congratulations."

Nikolai:"Thanks, but why did I receive this-"

*Nikolai looked at the names of the Nikke he got*

Nikolai(mind):Huh? What are these names?

Nikolai:"Deputy? Is there seriously a Nikke named 'Sugar'?"

Andersen:"Yes, in fact she's the leader of the squad."

Nikolai:"Ok, what about 'Frima'?"

Andersen:"That's correct."

Nikolai:"And 'Milk'?! What?!"

Andersen:"I don't think you should be exclaiming this to me."

Nikolai:"W-Well, it's just..."

Nikolai(mind):What the heck are these names?! Milk's not a name, it's a freaking drink!

Andersen:"You should meet with the members immediately, their cafe is in the outpost."

Nikolai:"They own a cafe?"

Andersen:"Correct, hence their name."

Nikolai:"Wait...their cafe is in the outpost?"

Andersen:"Yes."

*Nikolai thought back to that girl from the cafe he went to just an hour ago*

Nikolai:"...Ok then, thank you, deputy. Now if you'll excuse me."

*Nikolai left Andersen's office, and rushed straight towards the cafe. He bursted through the doors*

Nikolai:"Hah...hah...I'd like to speak with Sugar!"

*The white haired girl from before approached Nikolai*

???:"You wanted to speak with me?"

Nikolai:"Yes...can I also speak with Milk and Frima too?"

???:"Sorry, is three are the only ones who work here. What do you want?"

Nikolai:"So these contracts, they are from you three?!"

*Nikolai pulled out the contracts and showed them to Sugar*

Sugar:"Oh, you're the commander from this morning. Why didn't you say so?"

Nikolai:"I guess I thought you would recognize me?"

Sugar:"Sorry about that. We sent those contracts a few minutes ago, didn't you sign them already?"

Nikolai:"I will, when I meet the rest of the squad."

Sugar:"You'll have to wait until our next break."

Nikolai:"Sure, I'll wait here."

*Nikolai took a seat, and ordered a drink. Sugar went back to work, until she approached Nikolai again when the cafe was completely empty*

Nikolai:"Can I meet everyone now?"

Sugar:"Yeah, let me get them out here."

???:"Here."

*One of the girls raised her hand, and Nikolai recognized her long white hair, and sleepy blindfold. She slowly walked over, and sat across from Nikolai*

Nikolai(mind):She's the cashier. I've heard her say that she prefers to be the cashier so that she can sleep more on the job. I don't think she should be doing that though...

???:"Frima, greetings."

Nikolai:"Oh, I'm Nikolai. Nice to meet you too."

*Frima nodded, and fell asleep in the chair*

Nikolai(mind):She really likes sleeping, huh...

*Another girl approached them. Nikolai also recognized her short black hair, and sporty attire*

Nikolai(mind):She's one of the servers, and her name must be...Milk, I still can't get over that name.

Milk:"Nice to meet ya. Why did you want to meet us exactly?"

Nikolai:"I wanted to properly introduce myself, since I'm usually just another customer to you."

Milk:"You sayin that I can't remember every customer that comes in every day?"

Nikolai:"Well, it just seems challenging."

Milk:"You order a meal and coffee every morning, you specifically ask for extra sugar, milk, and cream in the coffee. That seem challenging?"

Nikolai:"Well...impressive, I guess."

Milk:"That's what I thought."

Nikolai:"Anyway...it's a pleasure to meet you three, and I look forward to working with you."

Sugar:"Likewise."

Milk:"Right."

*Frima nodded in her sleep*

Nikolai:"Now then, if you'll excuse me."

*Nikolai got up from his seat, and left the cafe. He goes back to his dorm*

Narrator:Nikolai now has a top squad at his disposal. Find out what happens next...in the next one.

Hey bros, it's me, the author! Now that the rehabilitation side plot is done, time to introduce more characters. If you forgot what Frima and Milk looked like, they were in episode 7, so there's that. In the game, I'm waiting for the new event to start...

I need it...I need it! Damn it, I'm gonna be broke again...Anyway, here's the meme of the week:

As someone who plays both of those games...it took me a while to realize who the 'white haired woman' are. Anyway, I'll see you guys next time!