".......No. You love him.......... "
*flash Back*
(about 2 to 3 years ago)
A 14-year-old boy stood in front of a large building. He was smartly dressed in a United Nation Number 3 uniform, with a overcoat outside. On his left chest, the name tag displayed: Narami Chyaku.
Chyaku: Force 172, what kind of challenge am I taking up?
He went in from the gate and presented a identification card to the guards. They saluted him and he returned the saluted as he walked off.
(inside the building)
Chyaku: Turn left, then right, then the 3rd door, then turn right, then turn right again and then turn left....danm..I forgot. Such a big building and actually have no one walking around. And who is that Major Kaichi?
Chyaku turn left, then right, walked into the 3rd door......
Chyaku: I think I'm lost.
He looked at the map which the security gave him.
Chyaku: I'm almost certain that I'm lost.
He took out his cell phone. But it displayed: "no signal". He looked up and find a sign, labeled: "Gentlemen". Beside that door was another similar door labeled "Ladies". He walked into the former door.
Chyaku: Got to answer the call of nature.
After he finished, he exited from the restroom and continue to test his orienteering skill. But once he was out, something, or rather, someone knocked into him. They both fell flat onto the ground. The "attacking" object was a girl of the same age, also in number 3 uniform. She fell with her legs opened, showing Chyaku quite a sight.
Girl: Pervert!!
She pushed down her skirt to cover up.
Girl: (to herself) Got it, at last.
She dashed in to the room beside the one which Chyaku exited from earlier. A card was left on the ground. Chyaku picked it up and got onto his feet. It was the identification card issued to every United Nation personnel.
Chyaku: (looking into the card) Rai Matsuki. Nice name. Cute name. Rank: Lieutenant. Capable girl. (Then he caught sight of the photo on the right) She is special, to me, at least. (in thought) I'm a UN officer, can't let my 14-year-old hormones takes over my senses.
Matsuki came out from the toilet.
Matsuki: What you doing here, pervert?
Chyaku: (holding her card) You dropped this, Lieutenant Rai Matsuki. I'm Narami Chyaku, combat equipment specialist. (Chykau moved his hand out, asking for a hand shake)
Matsuki took back her card and gave him a "friendly" shake of the hands.
Matsuki: Guess you already know my name. I'm a tactical operator of Force 173.
Chyaku: 173. Hey, this is my first day. I'm newly transferred here. We will have a lot of chances working together. By the way, where is Major Kaichi?
Matsuki: He do not really care about his unit. As you know, this is a half-combat, half-research unit. He is only interested in those full-combat units.
Chyaku: Then why put him in-charge?
Matsuki: Cause his daughter is a engineer in this unit.
Chyaku: So, who have the next highest rank in 173?
Matsuki: All researcher and engineer here are quite junior, the highest rank amount them is 2nd-Lieutenant. The combat part of this unit only consist of one officer. Therefore, the next one on the list is she.
Chyaku: And that is you, Lieutenant Rai.
Matsuki: Spot on. Your intelligence are quite higher, considering that you are a pervert.
Chyaku decided that it is time to take off his overcoat. After that was removed, two bar could be seen on his shoulder.
Chyaku: No one can achieve officer rank at 14 with low intelligence.
Matsuki: You are a Lieutenant?
Chyaku: Why so surprised? You are also one.
Matsuki: Looked like I'm no longer the highest ranking officer in 173.
Chyaku: I still need you to show me around.
Then another girl appeared.
Girl: Lieutenant Matsuki, time for the meeting. And what are you doing in this part of the building? And who is this boy? (noticed his shoulder). Okay, I'm sorry, Sir.
Matsuki: Let me introduce. This is Lieutenant Narami Chyaku, new combat equipment specialist. This is 2nd-Lieutenant Yapioko Kaichi, engineer.
Yapioko: And daughter of commanding officer.
Chyaku: o..o..nice to meet you.
Matsuki: the meeting is going to start. Narami, kick off your day with us.
Chyaku: Sure.
(force 173 meeting room)
Matsuki Entred, Chyaku followed close behind.
Matsuki: (addressing the whole group) He is Lieutenant Narami Chyaku. From today onwards, he will be part of Force 173. He will be taking charge of the technical department, lowering my workload.. He, himself, is an outstanding Weapon and equipment specialist, so his expertise should help. Please welcome. (in thought) For the fifth time I've said this, how long can this boy last?
Chyaku took the stand from Matsuki. He addressed his men for the first time.
Chyaku: I may be new here, but that does not mean I do not know about this unit. I know five other captains have taken up this position before, but none of them could work you you for more than 5 months. This units Consisting of young people like myself, I believe this units is full of potential to be the top unit in UN. To my surprised, statistic isn't telling me that. Money have been spent, little results made. All the errors were due to human-errors. To me, that is nonsense.
The whole room silenced. Matsuki was surprised by Chyaku's direct approach. He was speaking truth.
Matsuki: (in thought) I do not remember any of them made an opening day speech like this one. But after all, he is still a 14-year-old pervert.
Chyaku: Unacceptable. From this moment, Force 173 is no longer that unit which is unproductive. Budget have been cut, but that will not stop me from making this unit number1. Under my leadership, we are going to give results. I know the morale is low in the unit, but we have to pick ourselves up. The past is passed. It is a blank sheet from this moment, and WE are going to add colors to it. I'm leaving you will this thought: believe in yourself, so you may shin like stars in the universe.
Chyaku: You all have potential, so, display it. Thank you.
Whole room silenced except for a little discussions in the corners.
Technician1: The first speech by the Lieutenant was very demanding.
Technician2: Looks like life will not be easy.
Technician3: But he was logical. We did really let ourselves down. I mean we were so highly rated at first, but we have no results.
The silence was broke by a continuous claps of hands, by Matsuki. Soon, the whole room followed. Matsuki looked at Chyaku with admiration.
Matsuki: (in thought)My God!! He talk sense. So full confident. He might well make it.
(Matsuki office)
Matsuki is with Yapioko and two other female 2nd-Lieutenant, a girls' talk situation.
Yapioko: Look at the way you looked at him, falling in love with him?
officer1: Yar. You have always have been telling just that those guy with lower ranks than you are far from your expectation. And the few former officers in his position was at least 20.
officer2: And he isn't too bad. May not be as handsome as my boyfriend, but he match you well.
Yapioko: Look at the way he speak, so much like you. Great determination, full of confidence.
Matsuki: I was admiring his determination. So many other officers have come and go, none of them have been so serious. You know, some people considered working at 173 as a demotion.
Yapioko: And Narami volunteered to take charge. But if you have no feeling for him, I'll go for him. To tell you frankly, I sort of like him.
Matsuki: But...
Officer2: What now? Admit it, you like him.
Officer1: No. You love him.
Knocks at the door.
Matsuki: Come in.
Chyaku opened the door. He gave the people in the rooms a serious greeting. Matsuki gave them a signal of dismiss.
Matsuki: Yes?
Chyaku: Erm...work first. I want the access code to the armory.
Matsuki: But isn't the armory under the combat department.
Chyaku: The best way to boast the morale now is to make something effective. You know... produce some result. The most effective way of doing that is learn from old models.
Matsuki: Of course. The code is 90W34SR1C. Write it down, don't think you can remember.
Chyaku: Sure.
Matsuki: Anything else?
Chyaku: One more thing....ermm..you knoe.
Matsuki: Carry on.
Chyaku: Dinner, tonight. Can I buy you a dinner tonight?
Matsuki: About work?
Chyaku: (in thought) No. Personal issue. ...Damnit, I can't bring myself to say it. (to Matsuki) Yes.
Matsuki: (in thought) I wished him to have said no. (to Chyaku) Sure.
Chyaku: I think I better go back now. 8:00pm tonight. I've got the table.
Matsuki: Sure.
(Chyaku's office)
Yes, I said office. But it was actual just four walls with a desk. The phone had just been installed hours ago. He do not even have his own computer and chair yet, but Matsuki said she will carter for that. A piece of paper was left on his table.
Chyaku: Dear Chyaku Narami, dinner at 7:00pm tonight. Just two of us. Yapioko Kaichi.
Chyaku picked up the phone and called Yapioko's extension number. No body answered, he left a message on the answering machine.
Chyaku: (phone) Yapioko. I have some.....work to do tonight. Maybe some other day. I do not know you all that well yet, so I think it is more apt to call me "Sir" or "Lieutenant Narami".
Then, he hang up. Then, he pick up again. But dialed a different number.
Chyaku: (phone) Matsuki? I mean Lieutenant Rai.
Matsuki: (phone) Matsuki is fine, we are of the same rank.
Chyaku: Okay. Matsuki.
Matsuki: Yes? Why call?
Chyaku: (in thought) Just want to hear your voice. I have a crush on you. (to the phone) I forgot the code.
Matsuki: 90W34SR1C.
Chyaku: And dinner. Don't forget.
Matsuki: Sure, Lieutenant Narami.
Chyaku: Chyaku sound better.
Matsuki: Alright, I've work on my hand now, Chyaku.
Chyaku: Same here. Bye then.
Matsuki: bye.
Chyaku: Wait!! Remember the dinner.
Matsuki Yes.
They hung up together.
(a month later)
Chyaku filed a report to Major Kaichi that the technical department are having idea in mind now. Chyaku lived up to his promise on the first day, he pushed them hard. The result was increasingly observable. Despite having to work OT for almost everyday, they have a growing respect for Chyaku. He will sometime join them for dinner, and mostly ask about their former direct superior, Matsuki. On the other hand, Yapioko (who have been voted as the prettiest girl in UN) tried every means to charm her immediate superior. Chyaku, however, showed lots more interests toward Matsuki.
(Matsuki's office)
Knock at he door. Without getting the permission, a 16-years-old Staff Sergeant entered. Matsuki stood up, handing him a letter.
Staff: All blo*dy idiots.
Matsuki: I've never get that much of complaint letters in one day.
Staff: I was just training them.
Matsuki: Training? This is interesting, what kind of training?
Staff: Drills.
Matsuki: And after the training, I lose 10% of my combat force.
Staff: They just need to build up their damn blo**y fitness. What kind of ******* soldier are they if they can't take some god cursed push-ups.
Matsuki: Corporal punishments should not be over-done. In fact, a good leader need not to use it.
Staff: And you are not in the god damn position to question me. You are...
Matsuki: Your direct superior.
Staff: Superior? I'm damn two good year older than you, bitch!
A knock at the door.
Matsuki: Come in, who ever you are.
Chyaku appeared from the door. He have a serious look on his face, starring at the Staff Sergeant as he walked in.
Chyaku: Good Morning, Matsuki. Lieutenant Rai, to be formal.
Matsuki: Morning.
Chyaku: What is going on?
Matsuki: This Staff here have punished until 10% of the force called in sick. Using corporal punishment. Drill session, that was.
Staff: I tell you two stupid idiots one more time, I am in no mistake.
Chyaku: (calmly) Repeat how you addressed us.
Staff: Idiots. And Bitch, for this girl.
Matsuki: Watch you mouth, Staff.
Staff: I have no time for all this. I'm going.
He tried to walk towards the door, Chyaku stopped him.
Chyaku: (calmly) You just wait a minute. (normal tone) You know your position now? Your direct superior is investigating a case. And You are answering questions. You better cooperate.
Staff: Who you think you are. A technician, who only know how to run in the war while I am charging towards the enemy. All the officers are the same, so afraid of death.
Chyaku: Rai, I want to cross over to your field for this time.
Matsuki: Permission granted.
Chyaku: I do not know the back ground of Rai, but I can tell you something. I got my officer rank because I was in the 1st Commando Unit, and was very outstanding. 1st Commando unit, what you think? I am not joking.
Staff: So what? You think I'll be scared by you, kid.
Chyaku: (shouting right at his face) When you are in this uniform, you call me "Sir" and call her "Ma'am". Did you greet me when I come in?
Staff: I do not see the fu***** needs to.
Chyaku: Rai, did he greet you?
Matsuki: No.
Chyaku: Good. Not greeting officers, drill instructor, right? Down 20.
The Staff refused order.
Matsuki: Refusing order?
The Staff rise his head up, showing some "pride" which none could stand.
Matsuki: Good.
She grapped him on his shoulder and locked his hands on his back.
Matsuki: I was trained as intelligence. Narami, you think he deserved the things on his sleeves?
Chyaku: No.
He ripped off the sleeves of the Staff, including his ranks.
Matsuki: I think you need 3 days detention, Pirvate.
2 men came and take him away.
Matsuki: Chyaku, why called me Rai instead of Matsuki.
Chyaku: I thought it was better to be formal in that occasion, Matsuki.
They smiled at each other.
(Chyaku's office)
Yapioko entred without knocking. Chyaku raised his head up from the keyboard.
Yapioko: Dinner. Tonight. My treat.
Chyaku: Please, I've work to do. If you have nothing to do, please help the others.
Yapioko: This is the 102nd time you have rejected my dinner offer.
Chyaku: You keep track of that? Okay, if you get Matsuki and some other people to go along, I won't mind coming.
Yapioko: Matsuki. Can you stop talking about her everyday.
Yapioko walked out of the door.
Chyaku: Knock before you entre next time.
(Matsuki's office)
Matsuki: (In thought) Come on, call him. You are a teenager, it is normal to have feeling for a guy like Chyaku.
Matsuki pick up the phone, but put it back down.
Matsuki: (in thought) What are you waiting for? He having been sending you flowers daily. And he even included his name on the card since last month, how many guy will be able to do that?
She wanted to pick up the phone again, Yapioko knocked on her door. She entred, feeling depressed.
Matsuki: Rejected again?
Yapioko: Can't you tell from my look? He said he will not go out with me unless you are present.
Matsuki: I'll come with you then.
Yapioko: Erm..Better then nothing.
(after a few months)
Chyaku and Matsuki have openly declared their feeling for each other, which came as surprise to many, becasue they have always thought that Matsuki address Chyaku as "pervert". Yapioko, however, believed that she can win Chyaku back.
(Kaichis' home)
Yapioko is talking to her father, the commanding officer.
Yapioko: I think I've fallen in love with him.
Father: So?
Yapioko: He likes Rai more than me.
Father: So? So many guys are going after you, you have no worries.
Yapioko: If only Rai is not there.
Father: Too bad. My superiors have high hope on her, I can't sack her.
Yapioko: No, don't sack her. We are great friends, even we are rival in love.
(Chyaku's office)
Much more well-equipped. Have computer, printer, scanner, and all types of equipment. Lots of weapon models. Note are pinned all over the wall. A technician came rushing in with another piece of report.
Technician: We have done it! Sir, it is done! The strong beam Rifle. It is made. It is done, except for a name.
Chyaku: How about Positron Rifle?
Technician: Anything that you say, Sir. Our unit is going to be famous.
Chyaku smiled.
Chyaku: What about the rifle for GM (That type of GM from Gundam series, it is a Robot used by majority of the UN soldier, not a very good model)?
Technician: It is almost done.
Chyaku: How long more?
Technician: If they are willing to work, by this week.
Chyaku: They deserved a break for the Positron Rifle. The deadline is postponed to next week.
Technician: Thank you, Sir.
Chyaku: Dismiss.
(Another few months later)
Rebel from one of the full-combat unit have occurred. For 173 turned famous for their research and development. The Rebels are launching an attack on the force.
Matsuki: All combat personnel to take up combat position. All "C" class or lower workers take shelter. What is the ratio?
Man: Out GM to enemy's ratio is 1:10.
Matsuki: We will fight until the very end. Deploy all GM.
Man: But we are far from their number. They were a full-combat unit.
Matsuki: That do not make a different. Use 10 GM to intercept Enemy's main force. Remainder to be grouped in 3 and launch attack from the left and behind. The elite 5 attack from the right after enemy's formation is destroyed.
Man: But that is too much risk of out men lives.
Chyaku: You have no authority to question her decision.
The Robots exchanged Gun fire. Just as the rebel thought they will put off the defense well, 5 GM attacked from their right, causing them to panic. The leader of the group was shot and captured. Enemy have no choice but to surrender.
Matsuki: Mission accomplish.
Chyaku: Impressive. Your leadership quality and tactical knowledge are superb.
Matsuki: Thanks.
(Another month later)
Yapioko, Chyaku and Matsuki received a letter. The content was that they are required to report to Japan for training as EVA pilots.
Chyaku: EVA? The thing that use my Positron Rifle?
Matsuki: General-purpose Humanoid Decisive Combat Weapon - Artificial Human (Adroid) Evangelion.
To be continued in the next chapter......
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