"I appreciate what you've done so far, but I disagree with how you planned to deal with Yuuki's sister. She isn't an enemy."

"...." She shakes her head. Insisting was pointless once she had established a goal in her mind. "Let's proceed with that coffee."

Sneezes.

What are you talking about now, Aster?

I can fight without relying on you. A peach's power does not determine their worth. Otherwise, Ren would still be a commander. But you're not wrong about the corps, with our current power, we won't be able to achieve an absolute win against our foes without a few losses.

I'm thinking about removing some restrictions on your powers, but I might have to make you a solo agent for a while. A trial period, you might say. As our enemies become stronger and more ruthless, we may need to consider more drastic measures.

"It's winter, but I didn't expect it to catch me so quickly. I should have been more careful."

I haven't noticed you standing there.

"It was my fault for attempting to train outside, but I refuse to let it affect my performance." She relaxes her back against her chair. "Akari, correct?"