Vol. 5 - Chapter 4

Keiko

After that... awfully embarrassing encounter, the group continued their preparations. Before long, most of what they had was tightly wrapped up in bags of varying sizes. Yumi and Keiko herself both remained largely silent, but as Satsuhiro told them about their trip, Keiko pouted a bit, seeing how Ash looked entirely unaffected. 

"I think that strategy of theirs sounds fine," Satsuhiro shrugged. "In my case, considering how long I've been out of practice for, I definitely appreciate getting to sit behind everyone in this plan till I get my bearings again." 

"I'd say we don't want them to be too weak, though," Ash muttered. "For me, the whole point is to try to get stronger. Getting the city back is..." She glanced at Metsumi, "cool, I guess, but I'm trying to get stronger."