I think Yusa needs some love rival competition with Hajime for Marie.

Omg.

Based on @koyuki-tan‘s “Pease Sign.”

“Kitami, teach me how to use my weapons better,” commands Hajime. “And my whole squad. We need to be better.” 

His heart quickens. She can see he’s a good leader, right? Furuta just proposed his transformation to an Oggai, so he better learn all he can from the Quinxes.  Plus, he can spend more time with Marie. 

“Of course!” Kitami Marie draws her fox-like kagune with a grin.

“It’s so fluffy,” marvels one of the kids.

“It’ll kill you,” Hajime shoots back. “But how will it compete with me?” He holds his qunques aloft. “Rah!”

Marie giggles. “Okay, all of you, I want to see those quinques out!”

Yusa passes the training room to see Marie giggling with Hajime as he and the other academy children try to attack her. 

Hajime glances up and sees Yusa. He winks. 

Yusa’s face reddens. His shoulders slump.

Behind him, Rikai hisses. “You can’t let him get away with this.”

“Let’s go!” Shio thrusts open the doors. “Let’s add Squad Zero to the mix, kids, and see what happens!”

Hajime scowls, but the rest of the kids cheer. 

Marie smiles. “That’s a great idea.”

“It was Yusa’s,” says Shio.

 “Nice idea, Yusa.” Marie smiles gently, and Yusa clears his throat. Butterflies emerge in his tummy.

Anytime he’s around Marie, he feels happy.